Fame or Fortune - Choi Beomgyu

27

July 2024

Galaxy are beginning promotions for a b-side from their latest album. The song's title is 'Cologne' (Beabadoobee), and its music video had reached 10 million views after only 3 days.

While the title track was a rock breakup song, 'Cologne' brings back their indie roots with a concept different from anything they've done before. It's lyrics and music video were a bit raunchy, which wasn't favored by the members but their company told them that that's what was trending and the views spoke for themselves.

Back to promotions, backstage at Inkigayo Youngie felt lost, not able to talk with TXT since they were still on tour. She decided she'd try and chat with Stray Kids.

She spots their dressing room with the door wide open and begins to enter, until one of the boys jumps up and ushers her out.

Her expression turns to one of confusion as she steps back, the boy following and softly closing the door behind him so that his members were out of sight.

"Hey Seungmin... what's up?"

He glances around the empty hall before responding.

"Youngie, there's something I need to tell you."

"I'm listening."

"I like you. I've liked you ever since we first ran into each other and you mentioned you were in a band. I like your bright personality, your ability to talk to anyone. I know you like Lee Know but-"

"Seungmin." Youngie sounds stern, catching him off guard. She takes a deep breath before continuing. "You're very sweet but... I just don't feel the same."

She contemplated telling him that she had a boyfriend, but considering it was a secret, even to Jeongin, she opted against it.

"Oh, I understand. I'm really sorry."

"Don't be! It's fine." She offers a kind smile before he awkwardly shuffles back into the room.

Youngie lets out a sigh, not even sure she could fully grasp what had just happened.

Between this and Beomgyu, her secrets were building up. She knew she'd have to tell her members something before it all became too much.