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《 Zhang Hao: Pollen Allergies》

Written on: Friday, 8.11.2024

Words: 1136

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On the set of their latest music video, Zerobaseone was in high spirits. The concept was nature-inspired, a beautiful scene filled with flowers of every color blooming in harmonious disarray around them. Under the soft light, everything felt dreamlike and magical—a perfect fit for the mood of their new single.

As the group danced together, Hao, the second eldest in the group but still younger than Jiwoong, began to feel an itch at the back of his throat. He had hoped his pollen allergies wouldn't act up, especially not during such an important shoot. But with flowers all around them, the air thick with fragrance, it seemed like his body had other plans. "Alright, let's take it from the top!" the director called out. Hao took a deep breath and joined the group in formation, his eyes already starting to water.

As the music began, he pushed himself to stay focused, but the itching feeling in his nose only grew more intense. As the song's rhythm picked up, so did the tickling sensation. He tried to ignore it, determined to finish the take without any interruptions.

But his resolve only lasted a few seconds. "Ah-choo!" Hao sneezed loudly, startling the members around him. Jiwoong, who was closest, glanced over, raising an eyebrow. "Bless you, Hao. You alright? " He said, chuckling a little. "Yeah, jiwoong hyung. Just one sneeze. I'm fine." Hao replied, waving him off with a faint smile. But as the music resumed, so did Hao's sneezes. Every few steps, he'd try to hold it back, but each attempt only made the next one louder. His sneezes were echoing through the set, drawing the attention of the other members and crew alike. After the fourth or fifth sneeze. "Hao hyung, are you sure you're okay? You're sneezing a lot." Hanbin asked, his voice filled with concern.
Hao tried to laugh it off, but another sneeze interrupted him mid-chuckle. "I think...it's the flowers. My allergies are acting up." Hao admitted, snifling slightly.

The director approached them, frowning. "Hao, if it's too much, we can take a break. No need to push through if you're uncomfortable. " He offered as he noticed his condition. "No, it's alright! story.We're on a tight schedule, and I don't want to hold everyone up." Hao insisted, though his watery eyes and reddening nose told a different story.

The members exchanged glances, clearly concerned. Despite his words, Hao was clearly struggling; each sneeze seemed to drain him a little more, and he was starting to look pale.

Taerae moved closer to Hao, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Hao hyung, it's okay to take a break. You don't have to push yourself like this." He said softly. "I don't want to be a bother." Hao mumbled, rubbing his temples as a dull headache started to form.

The constant sneezing was taking a toll, and the pounding in his head was growing worse by the minute.
By now, even Ricky, who was usually more reserved, couldn't help but voice his worry. "Hao hyung, you're already pale. Just rest for a bit, please." Ricky said, his voice laced with worry. Finally, Hao gave in, nodding. The director waved his hand, signaling for the cameras to stop rolling.

As Hao sat down on one of the nearby chairs, Gyuvin quickly brought him a bottle of water. "Here, drink this hyung." He said, his voice filled with concern."Thanks, Gyuvin." Hao muttered, taking a small sip, though he was mostly focused on massaging his temples, trying to ease the throbbing headache that had started to settle in.

Seok Matthew, who had been observing quietly, crouched down beside Hao, looking at him with a gentle expression. "Why didn't you tell us your allergies were this bad?" he asked softly. "We could have worked something out."

"My pollen allergy doesn't get this severe usually and I thought I could handle it. I didn't realize it'd be this intense." Hao admitted, a bit sheepishly. Jiwoong, who was like an older brother to everyone, stood next to him with his arms crossed, looking at him sternly. "Next time, just speak up. No one's going to think any less of you." He said, though there was a warmth in his tone. "Jiwoong hyung is right. We'd rather you be healthy than pushing yourself for one scene." Hanbin added, nodding in agreement.
Hao managed a small smile, grateful for his teammates' support. "I'll remember that." He said softly.

After a few minutes, he seemed to regain some strength, though the headache still lingered. The director, watching the scene unfold, approached the group with a gentle smile. "Hao, why don't we try shooting your solo parts in a different setting, maybe somewhere without as many flowers? That way, you won't have to deal with the pollen as much." The director suggested. "Really? You'd do that?" Hao asked, his eyes lit up at suggestion.

"Of course. Your health comes first. We'll adjust whatever we need to." The director replied. As the crew began moving the equipment, the members stayed by Hao's side, each of them offering words of encouragement and support. They joked and laughed, trying to lift Hao's spirits and take his mind off his discomfort. Ricky nudged Hao lightly. "Next time, we'll make sure the set's filled with hypoallergenic plants. No pollen allowed."  He said with a smirk. "Or we could just wrap you in a protective bubble—problem solved!" Gyuvin added. Hao chuckled, feeling the tension ease from his body. "You guys are ridiculous." He said, but his smile was genuine.

Finally, when everything was ready, Hao stepped onto the new set. This time, it was a simple backdrop, free of any flowers. He could breathe easily again, and the headache, though still faintly there, was much more bearable. As they filmed his solo scenes, the other members watched from the side, cheering him on. Every now and then, they'd call out little encouragements, making him laugh between takes."Looking good, Hao hyung!" Taerae shouted, giving him a thumbs-up."Show them what you got!" Hanbin added, clapping excitedly.
With each word of support, Hao felt a little bit stronger. By the time they wrapped up, he was exhausted but grateful beyond words.

After the shoot, as they gathered for a group photo, Jiwoong placed an arm around Hao's shoulders. "Next time, don't try to play tough, alright?" He said, a gentle smile on his face."I'll do my best, jiwoong hyung."  Hao promised, laughing softly. As they stood together, laughing and teasing each other, Hao realized just how lucky he was to have teammates who cared so deeply. They weren't just a group—they were a family. And no amount of sneezes or headaches could ever change that.