A Date to Remember?: Chapter 3 - The Date Part 2

It was almost 4pm when they reach their next destination… The Han River.

Shin Hye: Yong? Han River?

Yong Hwa: Ne. Wae-yo?

Shin Hye: This is Hong Ki’s ideal date. You said you’ll bring me to Botanical Garden and not Han River right?

Yong Hwa: Ne. But is there something wrong if I bring you here instead?

Shin Hye: Aniyo.

Yong Hwa: Then let’s just go out now and tell me later which ideal date you like. Araso?

Shin Hye: Araso. Jung Yong Hwa-ssi.

After parking the car, Shin Hye was in awe upon seeing the place along Han River where Yong Hwa brought her.

Shin Hye: Omo! Yong, this is beautiful.

Yong Hwa: Chincha?

Shin Hye: Ne. So what are we going to do here?

Yong Hwa: What do you think? (He smile at her mischievously)

Shin Hye: Don’t tell me we’re going for a bicycle ride.

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: Chincha? You should have told me so I could ask my Oppa to bring my bike.

Yong Hwa: You really want to ride your bike here?

Shin Hye: Ne. But I know that’s not possible so any bike will do. (She pouts)

Yong Hwa: If it’s fine with you then I’ll call now someone to bring our bike here.

Meanwhile, the MBC staffs and camera men are enjoying the view too. (A/N: Have they forgotten that they were there to shoot Shin Hye and Yong Hwa’s date and not to enjoy the view. Kekeke)

MBC Staff 1: This place is really beautiful. I wonder what Yong Hwa-ssi’s plan here is.

You (The Reader): Well, we just have to watch them. And I think you two (pointing at the two camera men) need to be there now. We already missed what they have been talking just now.

The two camera men immediately walk towards Shin Hye and Yong Hwa.

Shin Hye: Yong, if we can’t find a bike we can just walk instead. (She said while looking at the view)

Yong Hwa who was supposed to be standing behind her didn’t answer.

Shin Hye: Yong? (She looked behind her) Omo!

She saw Yong Hwa holding her bike while walking towards her.

Yong Hwa: I saw this bike there. I think the owner won’t be using it so I borrow it for a while. Do you think the owner will allow me to ride this beautiful bike?

Shin Hye: Hmmm… (She smiled and looks at him like she was unsure)

Yong Hwa: What?

Shin Hye: I think it depends if you’ll just ride it alone.

Yong Hwa: But I won’t ride it alone. There’s a beautiful lady that will seat here so I can show her my other surprise.

Shin Hye: Yah! (She blushed feeling embarrass when he mentioned beautiful lady)

Yong Hwa: Wae-yo? You don’t like it.

Shin Hye: Aniyo. (She’s smiling but suddenly stopped and looks at him)

Yong Hwa: Wae-yo?

Shin Hye: Yong, how will I sit there? It will be very uncomfortable.

Yong Hwa: Oh! Don’t worry; I’ll put this. (He show her the same green frog cushion that they used in Heartstrings)

Shin Hye: You still have that? (She laughed)

Yong Hwa: Ne. I was the one who asked them to get this. After our shoot, they gave it to me. Just what I thought it will be useful again. Though you will still feel a bit uncomfortable, but at least it’s not slippery.

Shin Hye: Its fine Yong. I just can’t believe it.

Yong Hwa: That your bike is here?

Shin Hye: Aniyo. I can’t believe that for the first time I will ride my bike but I won’t pedal it.

Yong Hwa: Well, there’s always a first time right?

Shin Hye: Ne.

Yong Hwa: Gaja!

Shin Hye: Wait. How about them? (Looking at the MBC staffs and camera men)

Yong Hwa: Don’t worry; I will pedal slowly so they can catch up and still shoot us. I also want you to enjoy the view.

He let Shin Hye sit in front and then he pedal the bike slowly. The MBC staffs and camera men follow them.

Shin Hye enjoys the view. She didn’t feel uncomfortable because Yong Hwa makes sure that he pedals slowly. After 15 minutes, they reach their destination… The island park of Seonyudo.

Shin Hye’s POV: What are we doing here? This place looks more of a place where teachers will bring their students and not of a dating place.

Yong Hwa: Gwaenchana?

Shin Hye: Ne. Yong, what are we going to do here?

Yong Hwa: Walk and enjoy the view.

Shin Hye: Are you sure?

Yong Hwa: Ne. Wae-yo? You don’t like it?

Shin Hye: Aniyo. It’s just that I haven’t been into this place so I’m not sure if there’s something interesting to see.

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, I assure you, you’ll love it.

Shin Hye: Well, if you said so.

Yong Hwa: Gaja! (He holds her hand and leads her inside)

You (The Reader)'s POV: This place doesn’t look like a dating place. What is he planning to do here again? Will there be another surprise for Shin Hye? First her bicycle, I’m wondering what could be next?

When they are already inside, just like a teacher Yong Hwa explains the place to Shin Hye.

Yong Hwa: This place is formerly an industrial complex housing a water treatment facility. It had as much charm as the raw sewage in its tanks. So, the city decided to give it the ‘Han river renaissance’ treatment. They open up the complex and transformed it into a nature park, incorporating the old industrial architecture into a fantastic green space. The open water tanks now house lilies and lotus plants, unfurling serenely in square rows; old pipes and waterways gurgle with fresh purpose, channeled through landscaped parkland; concrete pillars now exposed and wrapped in ivy. The whole island feels like nature woke up one day and reclaimed the grey buildings with vines and trees, strangling industry and flowering with life anew. And then it let the artists and the architects in, to tame and sculpt it. The final result is equal parts greenhouse, garden and art installation.

Yong Hwa is still telling her about the place when suddenly something caught Shin Hye’s attention.

Shin Hye: Omo! Yong, look at that. It’s beautiful.

Yong Hwa just smile and then holds Shin Hye’s hand.

Shin Hye: Wae-yo?

Yong Hwa: Gaja, let’s go that way.

Shin Hye: What are we going to do there?

Yong Hwa: You’ll see when we reach the other end.

Shin Hye can’t believe what she saw when they reach the other end. It was a view of the city through Han River that she hasn’t seen before.

Yong Hwa: You like it?

Shin Hye: Ne. It’s beautiful. (She closed her eyes and feels the fresh air) Yong, how did you know this place?

He didn’t answer. When she looked at her side he was no longer there. She was about to look behind her when suddenly she felt someone tickling her feet. She’s so happy when she saw her puppies.

Shin Hye: Omo! Bongji… Nori! What are you doing here?

Yong Hwa: They want to see the date of their Umma. (He was holding their leash as he approach them)

Shin Hye: Yong, how did you managed to bring them here?

Yong Hwa: I asked help from a very nice Hyung. (He then looked to their left side where the MBC staffs are standing)

Shin Hye: Jun Oppa?

Shin Hye’s manager waves his hand at them and smile.

Yong Hwa: I asked Jun Hyung to bring them here.

Shin Hye: Does it mean my bike…

Yong Hwa: Ne. I also asked him to bring it there.

Shin Hye then look at him.

Yong Hwa: What’s wrong Shin Hye? You don’t like it?

Shin Hye didn’t reply. Instead she moves closer to him and pinch to his cheeks.

Shin Hye: Gomawo Yong. This is much better than walking at the Botanical Garden.

Yong Hwa: I’m glad you like it.

You (The Reader) POV: Another brilliant idea Yong Hwa-ssi. What a good way of capturing your woman’s heart… Letting her precious bike and dogs be part of your date.

They stay there playing with her dogs. But after a few minutes, Yong Hwa received a message.

Shin Hye: Yong, wae-yo?

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, we need to leave now. There is still another place that we have to go.

Shin Hye: Chincha? How about them?

Yong Hwa: Jun Hyung will bring them back home. His car was parked here somewhere.

Shin Hye: How about us?

Yong Hwa: We need to go back where I parked the car.

Shin Hye: With my bike?

Yong Hwa: Aniyo. We’ll just walk this time. Jun Hyung will bring home your bike too.

Shin Hye: Ah Chincha.

Yong Hwa: Gaja!

Shin Hye: Mwo? Why are we going that way? It should be this way right?

Yong Hwa: Aniyo. If we take this way, in five minutes we reach there.

Shin Hye: Mwo?! Then why did we take that long way?

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, if we take this short way then we can’t use your bike.

Shin Hye: Hmmm… you have a point there.

Yong Hwa: So, let’s go. (He holds her hand)

Shin Hye: Yong?

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, this is a date right? So, I think there’s nothing wrong if we hold hands. (He looked at her trying to convince her not to let go of her hand)

Yong Hwa’s POV: Shin Hye-ah, just for today can you forget about what other people will say.

Shin Hye’s POV: Yong is right. This is our date and people knew about it. For today, I will just enjoy this and forget about what other people will say.

Shin Hye: Araso. (She smile and let him hold her hand)

The MBC staffs and camera men who were behind them saw what just happen.

You (The Reader): Omo! Am I dreaming or what? Are they really holding hands while walking?

MBC Staff 1: You (The Reader) you are not dreaming. They are really holding hands.

Camera Man 1: So, are we going to include this part?

Camera Man 2: How about we just cut that part? Let them enjoy this day. We already had enough of good viewing for the public. Can we just give this to Yong Hwa-ssi and Shin Hye-ssi?

MBC Staff 1: Well, they’ve been so nice and cooperative to us. So, I guess we just give this to them then.

At that moment, the camera man 1 deleted that part when they hold hands.  You (The Reader) and the camera man 2 look at each other and smile. What their fellow worker didn’t know was they’ve been deleting or not taking videos of sweet moments of the two already.

Before reaching the area where there are a lot of people, Shin Hye and Yong Hwa already let go of their hands.

The camera men now start filming after that. Shin Hye was walking her way to car when Yong Hwa called her.

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, take a look at that side.

Shin Hye: Where? (She looks at where Yong Hwa was asking her to look at)

Shin Hye: Omo! Yong, it’s beautiful. With a view like that… (She looks at Yong Hwa)

Yong Hwa: What?

Shin Hye: Can we just stay here for a while more? Can we call Jun Oppa to bring my bike here?

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, mianhe.

Shin Hye: Wae-yo?

Yong Hwa: We really have to go now. We still have to go to one more place.

Shin Hye: Chincha?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: Araso. (She pouts and walks to the car. She immediately went inside the car and didn’t wait for him to open the door for her.)

Inside the car the atmosphere is too awkward. Yong Hwa wants to put Shin Hye’s seatbelt but she immediately did it on her own.

You (The Reader)'s POV: They were just happy holding hands while walking but now what happened?

Yong Hwa starts the car. He really wanted to let her stay there and ride her bike for a few more minutes but he already received a message that for their next venue, everything is all settled.

After 15 minutes, Yong Hwa can’t take it anymore so he broke the silence.

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, mianhe. I promise, next time we’ll go together for a bike ride at Han River.

Shin Hye: Mwo? Aniyo. You don’t really have to. I’ll just ask Jun Oppa to accompany me.

Shin Hye’s POV: Yah! Yong did you realize what you have just said. Have you really forgotten that they are filming us? Omo! I’m sure they will all watch me at Han River. They will wait for the time that we go there together.

Yong Hwa’s POV:  Aigoo, why did I say that. I’m sure they caught that on video. Shin Hye will never have her peaceful time again when biking at Han River.

He then look at the mirror and saw You(The Reader) looking at him. She was smiling… a smile like saying “don’t worry, will not include that part”.

You (The Reader) POV: You don’t have to worry about that. We’ll cut that part.

Yong Hwa: Araso. Just make sure you won’t go there alone.

Shin Hye: Ne.

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah…

Shin Hye: Hmmm…

Yong Hwa: Do you want to have some coffee first?

Shin Hye: I thought we need to be there at the next venue now? Do we still have time for that?

Yong Hwa: Ne. I know a coffee shop along this area. We can just have coffee for a few minutes then leave.

Shin Hye: Are you sure?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: You’ll buy my favourite coffee?

Yong Hwa: Sure.

Shin Hye smiles and looks at him.

Yong Hwa smiles back after seeing her smile again.

You (The Reader) POV: Look at this two. One moment their happy, then suddenly they won’t talk. And now, just because of coffee they’re back to normal again. Speaking of coffee, will they just really buy coffee or he has another surprise for her. Come to think of it, this is one of the things that he’ll do for his ideal date. Hmmm…

Information and photos for the island park of Seonyudo was taken from this site http://ourmaninkorea.wordpress.com/

All photos used: Special thanks to the rightful owner and uploader.

A Date to Remember?: Chapter 2 - The Date Part 1

Shin Hye and Yong Hwa went together to look for their respective rooms. They didn’t find it hard to look for their rooms as the MBC Music crew were in front their rooms waiting for them. They need to film them when they go to their respective rooms. They just said their goodbyes and went to their rooms.

MBC Camera Man: Just like that? No sweet nothings or what?

MBC Staff 1: I wonder how their date will be tomorrow. Will it be as boring as Hee Chul said?

You(The Reader): Well, we don’t know. Maybe there’s something in store for us that we don’t know.

Just then the door of Yong Hwa’s room opens.

MBC Staff 1: Jung Yong Hwa-ssi? You need anything?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

You(The Reader): I told you. (She whisper to her)

Yong Hwa and the rest the crew went somewhere. It was already 3 am when Yong Hwa returned to his room.

Yong Hwa’s POV: I just hope you’ll love this Shin Hye.

Yong Hwa fell asleep thinking of his planned for their date. It was already 9 am when he woke up. Thanks to the call of Min Hyuk, if not he might still be sleeping.

Min Hyuk: Hyung, don’t tell me you’re still in bed?

Yong Hwa: Ne. Thanks to your call I’m awake now.

Min Hyuk/Jung Shin/Jong Hyun: Mwo?!!!!! (They all shouted over the phone as they put his call in speaker mode)

Yong Hwa: Yah! You don’t have to shout at me. I can clearly hear you.

Jung Shin: Hyung, today is the date you’ve been waiting for. How could you just sleep there until this time?

Yong Hwa: What are you talking about?

Jong Hyun: Hyung, you don’t have to hide it from us. We all know that you would really want to go out with Shin Hye. But you are just trying to avoid any issues as we know that she is conscious about the antis.

Yong Hwa: Chincha? Am I that obvious?

Min Hyuk/Jung Shin/Jong Hyun: Ne!

Yong Hwa: Araso, I admit now.

Min Hyuk: Hyung, so why are you not yet ready?

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye and I are scheduled to meet for lunch. So, I still have 3 hours left and also I slept only at around 3am.

Jung Shin: Mwo? 3 am? Are you that excited for your date? Kekeke.

Yong Hwa: Yah! That’s not about it. I have to talk to the MBC Crew about our date today. I told them about my planned for our date.

Jong Hyun: I thought you already mentioned during the dating game your plan?

Jung Shin: Don’t tell me you’ll change the plan?

Min Hyuk: Chincha? What will you do Hyung?

Yong Hwa: You just have to wait on Saturday.

Min Hyuk: But we are not here that time.

Jung Shin: Yah! Our flight is on Saturday morning. We can watch it at night.

Jong Hyun: Are you not really going to tell us?

Yong Hwa: Aniyo. But I need you to do something for me.

Min Hyuk/Jung Shin/Jong Hyun: Wae-yo?

Yong Hwa told them what they need to do.

Min Hyuk: Chincha?

Jung Shin: That’s daebak Hyung!

Jong Hyun: I didn’t know you have that side of yours. Kekeke.

Yong Hwa: Yah! Stop teasing me. Just make sure you’ll do that. I need to go now to prepare. I also still need to call someone.

Jong Hyun: Call who?

Yong Hwa: You’ll know. Annyeong.

Min Hyuk/Jung Shin/Jong Hyun: Annyeong.

After his conversation with his fellow band mates, he call another person for the other plan. Good thing he agreed.

Meanwhile, Shin Hye was already awake at that time. MBC Crew are already there to film her preparation for the date. Since Shin Hye had an idea of what their date would be, so she decided to wear not so casual yet not so formal clothes. She wears something like this.

Shin Hye’s Stylist: Are you ready Shin Hye?

Shin Hye: Ne. Where is Oppa Eonni?

Shin Hye’s Stylist: He needs to go somewhere. He can’t join you.

Shin Hye: So, you’ll be joining me?

Shin Hye: I can’t also Shin Hye. After I bring your things back home I need to go somewhere too.

Shin Hye: Chincha?

Shin Hye’s Stylist: Don’t be sad. Yong Hwa will take you home after your date. Remember that’s part of his ideal date right?

Shin Hye: Ne. Eonni, do you think Yong will follow the ideal date that he told me during the dating game?

Shin Hye’s Stylist: I have no idea. You should know, you know him more than I do.

Shin Hye’s POV: Knowing Yong, he wouldn’t tell anyone his plan. If I am right, I should be expecting a different date today.

She was smiling while thinking of the possibility of Yong Hwa changing the plan of their date. The MBC Staff noticed it.

MBC Staff 1: You look so happy Shin Hye-ssi. Are you ready with your date with Yong Hwa-ssi?

Shin Hye: Ne.

MBC Staff 1: Then we better go out now. Yong Hwa-ssi and our fellow crew are waiting outside already.

Shin Hye: Chincha?!

MBC Staff 1: Ne.

Shin Hye: Then let’s go. (She looked at her stylist) Annyeong Eonni.

Shin Hye’s Stylist: Enjoy Shin Hye. (She whisper something to her) Just enjoy your date and don’t think of what others will be saying. Araso.

Shin Hye: Ne Eonni. Gomawo.

When the staff opened the door she saw Yong Hwa wearing something like this.

The MBC staff who is with Yong Hwa noticed something.

You(The Reader): Did the two of you talked on what to wear today?

Yong Hwa/Shin Hye: Aniyo.

You(The Reader): Well, you may not talk about it but it seems your taste in clothes are the same.

Shin Hye and Yong Hwa just smile at each other.

MBC Staff 1: I think we better start your date now. We will proceed with the plan. Yong Hwa-ssi the car that you’ll be using is already at the parking area. One of our camera man and  You(The Reader) will be joining you in your car.

Yong Hwa’s POV: Why her? She seem to watch everything that we do. How can I act as myself now?

MBC Staff 1: Yong Hwa-ssi, you mentioned that you want to drive the car so we will let you do it. But make sure that if there are changes on what we have planned you need to inform us early. Araso.

Yong Hwa: Ne.

MBC Staff 1: Before we leave, you can have your lunch first. We will start the filming now.

A/N: From here onwards, all the events will be shown on Shin Hye’s birthday special.

Shin Hye and Yong Hwa walked on their way to Park Hyatt’s Hotel main restaurant, Cornerstone, to enjoy their lunch.

While they are eating, Shin Hye asked Yong Hwa about their date.

Shin Hye: Yong, are you going to follow what you said during the dating game?

Yong Hwa: What do you think? (He smile)

Shin Hye: Knowing you? Hmmm…

Yong Hwa: What?

Shin Hye: You won’t.

Yong Hwa: You really know me.

Shin Hye: So, how will it be?

Yong Hwa: You just have to wait.

Shin Hye: Aissh! (She pout)

Yong Hwa: Don’t be like that. I’m sure you will love this date.

Shin Hye: Chincha?!

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: Better make sure of that. Araso.

Yong Hwa: Ne, Shin Hye-ssi.

They enjoy their lunch. After that, they went in front of the hotel were the car that they’ll be using was waiting. Not to mention some of the fans who check in to the hotel just to see them. (A/N: One of the staff of the hotel tweet that Yong Hwa and Shin Hye are staying at the hotel that night. And Dooley fans won't miss this chance)

Yong Hwa opens the car for Shin Hye and let her in before going to the driver’s seat.

The MBC staff who is going with them noticed it.

You (The Reader): How gentleman of him. He is really very protective of Shin Hye.-ssi

MBC Camera Man 2: Yah!  You (The Reader) why are you so observant of them? Are you a fan of them?

You (The Reader): Well…

MBC Camera Man 2:  You (The Reader) just make sure this won’t affect our filming. Go inside now. Yong Hwa-ssi is going inside the car now.

Yong Hwa smile to the fans before going inside the car.

Yong Hwa: Are you ready for our date now Shin Hye?

Shin Hye: Ne. Where are we going now?

Yong Hwa: What do you think?

Shin Hye: According to what you said during the dating game, we were supposed to be going to the carnival.

Yong Hwa: We just had our lunch so I think it won’t be good if we go for carnival rides.

Shin Hye: So, where are we going?

Yong Hwa: Somewhere more relaxing and yet will have fun.

Shin Hye: Relaxing and fun? Where?

Yong Hwa: You’ll know when we reach there?

Yong Hwa continue driving and then he stopped in front of Cineplus.

Shin Hye: Why did we stop here? Are you telling me we’re watching a movie?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: But this is Geun Suk Oppa's ideal date right?

Yong Hwa: Aniyo. There is something different.

Shin Hye: What is it?

Yong Hwa: You’ll know about it later.

Then someone knock at Yong Hwa’s door.

Yong Hwa: Gaja!

Shin Hye: How about the car?

Yong Hwa: Ahjussi will take care of it.

They went out of the car and the MBC crew follow them. People at the area noticed them so they start to follow them and tried to take some photos. But Yong Hwa had planned everything already. Staffs of the cinema already come to them and lead them to a secret door. (A/N: Not sure if they have something like that there.) That door was actually a way to a secret elevator where they used for special guests.

When the elevator open, they lead them to another door. Shin Hye was surprised when she see what is inside that door.

Shin Hye: Yong, this is the Cinema Suite theatre right?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: Are we going to watch here?

Yong Hwa: Ne. I reserved the whole theatre for us.

Shin Hye: Chincha?

Yong Hwa: Well technically it’s not just the two of us because we have all the crew here too. If we make it ideally, it should be just the two of us.

Shin Hye: This is beautiful.

Yong Hwa: You like it?

Shin Hye: Ne. What are we going to watch?

Yong Hwa: You’ll see.

Yong Hwa and Shin Hye take their seats at the middle of the theatre. The MBC staffs on the other hand take the far end of the cinema so they won’t see them when the camera man are filming Shin Hye and Yong Hwa. One of the staff of the cinema came and gave them some snacks to eat while watching the movie.

After a few minutes the whole theater’s light were dim, a signed that the movie is about to start. The movie that they will watch is an English movie.

Shin Hye: Yong, My Best Friends Wedding?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: Why did you choose this?

Yong Hwa: Because I know you will like this.

Shin Hye: Are you sure?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Then the movie starts.

MBC Staff 1: You (The Reader) Why of all the romantic movies Yong Hwa-ssi choose this one?

You (The Reader): Maybe, he wants to convey something to Shin Hye.

MBC Staff 1: Mwo? You (The Reader) Do you know something about them?

You (The Reader): Aniyo. Just like you I’m curious too.

All throughout the movie, the camera man will take some video of Shin Hye and Yong Hwa. But they will still give them some privacy. Well actually Shin Hye and Yong Hwa didn’t notice that they were being filmed also. Once in a while they will look at each other especially during the scenes of Julianne (Julia Roberts) and George (Rupert Everett).

Yong Hwa: Do you know why I choose this movie?

Shin Hye: Wae-yo?

Yong Hwa: Because I want you to know that if time comes that you’ll be in that situation. Just always remember that you have another friend here who will always be there for you. Araso. (He hold her hand squeezed it softly)

Shin Hye: Ne. (She smile)

The camera man who is with You (The Reader) saw this moment but he decided not to film it. He think this moment should be kept private. But what he didn’t know is  You (The Reader) who was walking from the ladies room saw it also.

You (The Reader): Did Shin Hye understand what Yong Hwa just said? He is actually implying something here.

You (The Reader) went back to her sit. After a few more minutes the movie ended.

Yong Hwa: Did you like it?

Shin Hye: Ne. The movie was really nice.

Yong Hwa: Can you imagine that movie was shown 15 years ago? That time we’re just 7 or 8?

Shin Hye: Ne. Gomawo Yong. (She hold his hand)

Yong Hwa: Aniyo. (He caress her hand but slowly let go of her hand when he noticed the camera man filming them)

Just then the MBC staff approach them.

MBC Staff 1: So, are we going to the next destination now?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: I won’t ask you anymore of our next destination. I’m sure you’ll just say…

Yong Hwa: You’ll see.

They both laugh as they walked to a secret way to the parking area to avoid the same commotion earlier. For sure more fans are waiting for them outside. The MBC staff follows behind them while the camera man continue filming.

MBC Staff 1:  You (The Reader) This idea of Yong Hwa is really sweet. Did you know that he do it personally?

You (The Reader): Chincha?

MBC Staff 1: Ne. He just asked me if I know of any cinema that can cater private special screening. So, I told him about this.

You (The Reader): Anything for Shin Hye right?

They both smile and follow the lovely couple. 

Yong Hwa mentioned on his interview in Hong Kong during their Blue Storm concert there that his ideal date is to rent a whole cinema and watched the movie with her girl.


All photos used: Special thanks to the rightful owner and uploader.

A Date to Remember?: Chapter 1 - A Birthday Celebration!

When the lights are on, Shin Hye saw Geun Suk and Hong Ki holding the cake while singing Happy Birthday. Behind them are Hee Chul, Hong Ki’s Ft Island band mates, Yong Hwa’s CN Blue band mates, Eun Jun, Minami Shineyo and Heartstrings casts, and other celebrity and non celebrity friends of Shin Hye.

Shin Hye: You know this? (She looks at Yong Hwa)

Yong Hwa: Mianhe. It won’t be a surprise anymore if I told you.

Shin Hye smile to assure Yong Hwa that she understands him.


Yong Hwa leads Shin Hye near the piano where all the guests are standing while waiting for them. When they reach there, Yong Hwa stands beside Hong Ki and they all shout…
“Sangil-chuka-hamnida, Shin Hye!”

Shin Hye blows the candle and thank them.

Shin Hye: Gomawo. (She bow and was teary-eyed with their surprise)

Hong Ki noticed it so he teases her.

Hong Ki: Why are you teary-eyed? Do you regret now of not choosing me?

Shin Hye: Mwo? Yah! Hong Star. (She hits him)

Hong Ki: Yah! It doesn’t mean because it’s your birthday you can hit me anytime.

Shin Hye: Chincha? Mianhe.

Hong Ki: Gotcha! Kekeke. (He smile like Jeremy)


Shin Hye: Hong Star! (She hits him again)

Geun Suk and Yong Hwa who are beside them can help but smile with the childishness of the two.

Geun Suk: You two are like kids.

Hong Ki: Chincha? Well Hyung, because we are still young and we just act like our age. Are you going to act as our Hyung again?

Geun Suk: Are you implying that I am old already?

Hong Ki: Aniyo! It was you who said that?

Geun Suk: Aissh! (Pouting like Tae Kyung)


Yong Hwa stand in between them (like how the diplomatic Shin Woo) and took the cake from Geun Suk.


Yong Hwa: Hyung, Hong Ki is just joking. You all know that he is like that.

He was about to give the cake to Shin Hye when she noticed that she is smiling looking at them.

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, why are you smiling?

The two guys noticed it too.

Geun Suk: Are you laughing at us?

Hong Ki: Yah! What’s funny?

Shin Hye: Mianhe. While looking at your conversation, I noticed that it’s like I’m watching Minami Shineyo. If you didn’t realize, you are all acting like your character there.

Then the three guys laugh which make Shin Hye confused.

Shin Hye: Yah! (She puts the cake on top of the piano and hit them)

Geun Suk: Ouch! Why did you hit me?

Shin Hye: Oppa, why are you laughing at me?

Geun Suk: Are you sure we are laughing at you? Just now you also laugh at us right?

Shin Hye: Ne. But why did you laugh after I said it’s because you are like acting in Minami Shineyo?

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, didn’t you realize that you also act like Minam?

Shin Hye: Chincha?!

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye giggle like Minam.

Hong Ki: See you act like Minam. You really hit so hard. Ouch! My arm is still aching.

Shin Hye: Chincha?! Let me see. (Instead of caressing it, she hits him again) Kekeke.

Hong Ki: Yah!

Shin Hye: It’s my birthday Hong Ki.

Hong Ki: Aissh. Yong, is your arm not hurt?

Yong Hwa: Aniyo.

Geun Suk: Mwo?

Hong Ki: Chincha?

Yong Hwa: Ne. Maybe my arms are numbed already from being hit. (He then looked at Shin Hye)

Shin Hye: Yah! I didn’t hit you during our shoot.

Yong Hwa: Chincha? You want me to ask our director to show us how many times you hit me? (He show his toothy grind) Especially during my birthday, that was your birthday gift for me right?



Shin Hye: Aniyo. I bought you cake remember.

Yong Hwa: And then you hit me.

Hong Ki: (Doing a fake cough) Hey, we are still here.

Geun Suk: You are again in your own world, like how you always do during our Minami Shineyo shoot.

Shin Hye/Yong Hwa: Chincha!?

Geun Suk/Hong Ki: Ne!

And they all laughed remembering how happy they were during Minami Shineyo days.

After a small chat with her fellow ANJells, Shin Hye then approach each guests and thank them for coming. They all enjoy the dinner that The Timber House prepared. Shin Hye was seating at the table with her parents and manager. Hong Ki and Yong Hwa joined their band while Geun Suk joined Hee Chul and the other Minami Shineyo casts.

They were all enjoying the food when one of the MBC staff went to the stage where bands perform. She said that the stage is open for those who want to perform for Shin Hye.

Hong Ki and his fellow FTI Island band mates went to the stage.

Hong Ki: Shin Hye-ah, you’ve been there to support us always. Though you didn’t choose me during the dating game, we prepare something for you.

The FTI Island first song was Love like Birds.


After that Hong Ki signalled his fellow band mates to play the next song… Promise by ANJell. Hong Ki called Geun Suk and Yong Hwa to join them.

Shin Hye was so happy to see her fellow ANJell again. They call her to join them in the stage.

Hong Ki: Are you happy Shin Hye?

Shin Hye: Ne.

Geun Suk: Chincha?!

Shin Hye: Ne.

Yong Hwa: Is there any song that you would want to hear?

Shin Hye: Wae-yo? Will you sing it for me?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: But I want Jong Hyun to sing it.

Yong Hwa: Mwo?

Hong Ki: Looks like Shin Hye wants to hear her favourite CN Blue song Yong?

Yong Hwa: Araso, It’s your birthday.

Shin Hye: Chincha!? (She giggles like a teenager)

Geun Suk, Hong Ki and the rest of the FT Island all went down the stage while Yong Hwa’s fellow band mates went to the stage to prepare for the song that Shin Hye requested.

Yong Hwa: Shin Hye-ah, I thought you already changed your favourite CN Blue song. But since it’s your birthday… I’ll accept that you really like this Jong Hyun’s song.

CN Blue plays Shin Hye’s favourite song… Love Rides the Rain.

After the song, Min Hyuk suddenly said something.
Min Hyuk: Shin Hye Noona, Jung Shin and I also want to sing for you.

Jung Shin: Ne.

Yong Hwa: Mwo?

Min Hyuk: Ne, Hyung. We want to sing for Shin Hye Noona.

Yong Hwa: Don’t tell me you’ll sing?

Jung Shin: Don’t worry Hyung, I practice the song last night.

Yong Hwa: Chincha?!

Jung Shin/Min Hyuk: Ne.

Yong Hwa: Araso. (He looked at where Shin Hye is sitting) Shin Hye-ah, mianhe but they really want to do it.

Shin Hye smile and did a two thumbs up.

They play Jung Shin’s favourite song… You’ve Fallen for Me.

While playing the song, all the guests sing a long with them. The Heartstrings casts and staffs giggle when Jung Shin imitates Yong Hwa. They all have fun.

After the song, Hee Chul went to the stage.

Hee Chul: Annyeonghaseyo Hee Chul-imnida.

Yong Hwa was about to go down the stage together with his band mates when Hee Chul stops him.

Hee Chul: Yong Hwa, wait.

Yong Hwa: Mwo?

Hee Chul: You stay here. (He then looked at where Shin Hye is sitting) Shin Hye-ah, can you please come here to Oppa.

Shin Hye went to the stage confused. She stands besides Yong Hwa. And this didn’t pass Hee Chul’s eyes.

Hee Chul: Aissh! You already choose him during the date until now you’re still standing beside him. Can you just stand here beside Oppa.

Shin Hye: (She giggles) Araso Oppa.

Yong Hwa: Hyung, I won the game. She should be with me. (He also plays along with the cleverness of Hee Chul)

Hee Chul: Yong Hwa, you have all your time with her tomorrow. For this moment, let her stay with me.

Yong Hwa: Mwo?

Shin Hye: What do you mean Oppa?

Hee Chul: You’re date tomorrow? Are you thinking that it was just also part of the surprise?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye: You also don’t know Yong? (She looked at Yong Hwa who was also surprised to hear what Hee Chul said)

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Hee Chul: Don’t worry; I also didn’t know that the date is for real. They just told me a while ago. The dating game, this surprise birthday party and your date will be part of the special that MBC Music will be airing on Saturday, the exact day of your birthday.

Shin Hye: Chincha?!

Just then one of the head of MBC Music went to the stage and gives Shin Hye a bouquet of flowers.

Shin Hye: Kamsahamnida Seonsaengnim.

MBC Head: Aniyo Shin Hye. We should be the one thanking you for all your support to MBC Music. Choosing you as the main image for our launch was a good decision. Your popularity helps a lot. And as our way of thanking you, we decided to give this birthday special for you. Also, to add with the thing that Hee Chul mentioned about the date. Tonight you will be staying at one of the Park Suite King room. You can bring your family or friends.

Shin Hye: Chongmallyo!? Kamsahamnida Seonsaengnim.

Hee Chul: What a great birthday gift for you Shin Hye. (He then looked at Yong Hwa) So, Yong Hwa you should be here early tomorrow for your date?

Yong Hwa wasn’t able to answer because the MBC Head said something.

MBC Head: Yong Hwa will also have his own room. His room is opposite Shin Hye’s room. It’s his prize for winning the dating game.

Yong Hwa: Chongmallyo!? Kamsahamnida Seonsaengnim.

The MBC head smile at them and then went down.

Hee Chul: If I only knew I should have join the dating game. Well, just enjoy your date tomorrow. And for us we can stay here until 12 midnight. Let’s enjoy.

Most of the guests stay until 11 pm. When it was almost 12, Hong Ki and his fellow band mates, Geun Suk and Hee Chul all said their goodbye.

Hong Ki: Shin Hye-ah, Happy Birthday again. (He hugs her) Enjoy your date tomorrow. (He looked at Yong Hwa) Make sure you’ll do what you said during the game. I’ll watch it on Saturday.

Geun Suk: Shin Hye-ah, you should have chosen me. I still think my ideal date is better than his. (He looked at Yong hwa pouting and then to Shin Hye again) I’m just joking. Enjoy your date tomorrow. Don’t think of what other people will be thinking.

They all left. Shin Hye was still with her manager and Yong Hwa with his band mates.

Manager Jun: Shin Hye-ah, your Eomma called. She already prepared your things. Your Oppa will bring them here. He’s on his way now. We’ll go and look for him first.

Shin Hye: Gomawo Oppa.

Shin Hye’s manager and stylist left.

Jong Hyun: Hyung, your things are in the van already.

Yong Hwa: Mwo?

Jung Shin: When we saw that you won the game. We decided to put your things that you will bring for our tour in the van. Just in case after your date you need to rush for our flight.

Shin Hye: You’re leaving?

Min Hyuk: Ne Noona. We are supposed to go to Japan tomorrow. We thought that your date will be today.

Shin Hye: Mwo? You’re leaving tomorrow?

Yong Hwa: Supposed to be?

Shin Hye: Mwo?

Yong Hwa: They rescheduled it on the 16th instead. Anyway the show is only on the 17th. We already had our practice so that won’t be a problem.

Shin Hye: Are you sure? You don’t have to do it if it will affect your show.

Jung Shin/Min Hyuk/Jong Hyun: Aniyo!

Shin Hye: De?!

Jung Shin: You should go on your date.

Min Hyuk: It is the only chance.

Jong Hyun: This is it.

Yong Hwa: Mwo?

Jung Shin/Min Hyuk/Jong Hyun: We’ll just get your things Hyung.

They all wink at Yong Hwa and run like kids.

Shin Hye: What’s wrong with them?

Yong Hwa: I don’t know also.

Then they laugh when they noticed that they were the only one left at the venue.

Shin Hye: We came here together.

Yong Hwa: And looks like we have to leave together too.

Shin Hye: Good thing the MBC Music's crew who’s recording the whole event left also.

Yong Hwa: Are you thinking of what other people will say?

Shin Hye: Not really. It’s just that I’m not used to it.

Yong Hwa: Well, me too. I don’t feel like being myself when I know a camera is following me?

Shin Hye: Chincha?

Yong Hwa: Ne.

Shin Hye’s POV: Does it mean he is not the real him during his fake marriage? How about during our shoot?

Yong Hwa’s POV: Shin Hye-ah, I’m only being myself when I’m with you. I tried to hide what I really feel because of the cameras. But sometimes I totally forget about the camera jut be myself.

Yong Hwa: I think we better go now. They could be waiting downstairs already.

Shin Hye: Ne. But do you know where the rooms that we will be staying are?

Yong Hwa: Aniyo.

Shin Hye: Mwo?

Yong Hwa: I’m just joking. The hotel staff gave me the keys a while ago when you are talking to some of the guests. Gaja!

Shin Hye: Ne.

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