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“I mean, he’s got to be joking right?” Mark chuckled, turning to the person whom were beside him at the broadcast. “It’s raining like crazy outside, we can't go home. All the roads are blocked because of the possible flooding.” He was acting all tough and just but when a loud thunder came, he gulped and took a step closer, trying to be as far as the door as possible. “I-I-I mean...!! We can’t go outside when it’s...like-like...like this!”

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He glided like a waiter in a five star restaurant and his footfalls made no sound at all. The moment he saw him, even from afar, Mark knew it was Ilhoon - they were so close that he could see past the mask and the hood, just by his body language.

But more then that, Mark wanted to know what the heck the younger one was doing at such hour in the streets of Seoul when all of them had strict curfews. Mark was also guilty for these walks when he was nervous for some acting job, especially if it was a major role, so he had a sense that it was something work-related. "- Sorry, was it the pumpkin?" he asked, pointing towards the large vegetable that was now near his feet. Halloween was just around the corner and every year MARS threw a closed-for-fans party in their dorm. It was almost like a small talk show where fans sent questions and caught a glimpse of what the members were doing, while discovering bits of their apartment and relationship. While the others were in charge of the junk food, Mark usually did the decoration.

"- Just ignore the pumpkin. What is going on though?”

The cold chilly air in Seoul at two in the morning always cleared his head. It was one of those nights when he couldn’t sleep, stemming from a deviation from his rituals and he’s been obsessively thinking about it all day. When even songwriting couldn’t help him out and the thought of alcohol had him scrunching his nose, he knew he needed to get out and breathe. It was probably reckless of him to do so, considering dispatch had eyes everywhere, but he figured the hoodie, cap, and face mask were enough to cover him up. So there he sat on a bench overlooking the Han River, earphones plugged in, and his notepad in his hands. As he got lost in the beat of one of his songs, he almost failed to notice whoever it was who sat beside him. Almost. Tensing, his head whipped to the side, before heaving out a sigh of relief. “Shit, you scared me. Please never do that again.”

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"Hey," his voice was soft, a finger placing the strand of hair behind Nara's ear." it wasn't your fault, you know that, right?"

He saw everything happening, the rush of the lipstick vocalist trying to save what it seemed to be a lost cause. He was buying Mr.Noddles fancy premium cat food when he heard the sobs coming from the door, but he already knew that the outcome wasn't going to be good. Yet he stood there, holding her hands while waiting for an answer - because even if they weren't friends or something of the sorts, he thought that it was better if she had someone to give her strength, even if just a bit.

"- These things...it happens all the time. It sucks but it's true. That's why there are so many animals organizations trying to get them away from the street." His hand went to the small of her back, there is no way Mark is letting her go home solo while looking like that. He grabbed her car keys and took her wrist, guiding her.  He also had no idea of what to do - he knew that she shared an apartment with one of her group members but what was the surety that she isn't going to be companionless?

Finding the car, he opened the door for her on the passenger seat while himself sat in front of the steering wheel.

The radio turned on automatically and he shut it off when the lyrics 'I want to die for you' started blasting on the stereo, letting out a heavy sigh.

"- You know what..." he turned the engines of the car, driving with safety. It has been such a long time since he drove, there was always someone to take him to places." you look like someone that can eat a chocolate bar right now."Chocolate is a perfect food, as wholesome as it is delicious, a beneficent restorer of exhausted power and an injection of joy for those who suffer from sadness. And he knew the perfect place: cozy yet discrete, a small bombonieré in Dobong. They had the It exotic made from afar grown cocoa bean chocolate that melted in his mouth yet crumbled when he gave a bite. It was a bit of a walk, even with the car, but the wait would be worth it.

"-Nara-ssi, what are you thinking?" Mark is curious, he wanted to know if she felt at least a bit better right now.

Hwang Nara was always always caring. No matter where, no matter the situation, Nara would be the one who would be the first to rush in and help. She would stop fights if she saw them, even between animals. She didn’t think about the dangers before she did things. It was just an instinct. She had been walking when she had spied a stray dog across the street. She was making her way over to the animal when it all happened. It was all a blur and happened so fast but she ended up in the vet with the badly wounded dog. The news wasn’t good and she was forced to say goodbye to the dog she had tried to save.

The vocalist was now depressed. She was a contrast to her usual self. Her eyes blank, mind full of thoughts. Was there something she could have done? She wasn’t able to get the licence plate number of the car and she felt empty inside.

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Dimensions Entertainment confirms Mark’s solo debut

After more then one year teasing fans, Dimensions Ent. confirmed that Mark declined the main male role in the upcoming JTBC Drama ‘Han Yeo Reum’s Memory’ because he will be too busy with his solo debut.

“-We know supernovas and Mark fans were waiting for this for a long time. We are waiting for the perfect season to launch his solo career and Mark’ll be too busy with his upcoming promotions to really put all his effort on his acting.” Said Mark’s manager, Moon Jung in a conference. “- The MV shooting’ll still take some time to happen but all the songs for his album are done and they were all carefully chosen by Mark himself. We can’t spoil much but only ask for fans to trust Mark and his talent.”

Surprisingly, Dimensions’s got up by 5% on stock market after announcing the solo, showcasing once again that China is still watching Mark’s decisions carefully.

COMMENTS

[+691, -12] FINALLY! I’m just so happy for Mark right now!

[+613, -43] Chinese King is coming guys! Mark’ll hit daebak!!

[+530, -49] My favorite vocal color of all male idols! Can’t wait to listen to it!

[+390, -39] He is good looking and all but I don’t get the fascination over him. Saw him in Running Man once and he looked stiff as fuck, he is the definition of ‘company’s product’.

[+347, -35] Since there are people complaining: Mark was supposed to debut as a solo act but because of the whole Alien lawsuit, Dimensions had to rush his debut as the leader of MARS to drift attention away. He is waiting for his solo since 2009!

[+281, -108] Saw that chinese fangirls were gathering enough money to break all the first day records since 2015. They’re delusional, Mark said many times that he prefers Korea over China lol 

[+137, -149] He should just stick with acting because even his singing is bad, he sounds like a chipmunk and he is a good dancer but not good enough to be the main dancer. Really, he should leave Mars and Dimensions and sign up with some acting agency because his acting is decent and he is pretty.

[+136, -99] Dimensions just showing their favoritism again. Where is Alien solo? Why do they keep trying to push Mark instead? He is not even korean!

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[+3,0] Justice for MARS and Mark. juseyo.

Dimensions Entertainment hints at 15th anniversary celebrations

Founded in 2002, Dimensions Entertainment has had a bumpy ride to becoming one of the top entertainment companies in South Korea. Recently, it has often been named the most creative and conceptual entertainment company, and even more impressively, the fastest growing company in the country. Industry experts have said its growth in an often stalling industry is not something to be taken for granted. Having secured its spot at the top in recent years, fans have been curious as to why the company has done little to acknowledge its fifteen year anniversary so far in 2017.

When asked, a representative for the company stated, “We cannot confirm or deny any reports at this time, but for its fifteenth year and beyond, Dimensions is striving to push itself forward and embrace new frontiers. Dimensions plans for the rest of the year exemplify this mission and we hope to share our excitement at experiencing fifteen years of hard work by our staff and artists.” 

With Dimensions Entertainment’s founding date anniversary drawing nearer, the Dimensions representative hinted that we may be hearing more of them very soon.

COMMENTS

[+412, -216] they’re not going to do anything. they only want people to talk about them for once.

[+391, -66] as a dimensions fan, i wish they would just tell us instead of teasing us

[+287, -64] i hope it’s another comeback for mars. i miss them.

[+230, -59] yes, please give us something to talk about other than bc.

[+96, -68] another lawsuit?  ㅋㅋ

[+74, -70] gold star’s eight year anniversary is more exciting than dimensions’ fifteenth

[+68, -75] i only care if they finally decide to disband all of their groups except unity ㅋㅋㅋㅋ they’re the only ones making money anyway

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KakaoTalk Chat 💬 You have a message ❣

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: Are you high?

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: I was following for a little bit and I was trying to be supportive, but fuck it.

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: MARS has forever been the favorite, dumbass.

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: I got my EP because of them trying to make 7ROPHY relevant.

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: Unity is new and competing with CHARM and Impulse. Like, come on. How else is Unity supposed to survive against CHARM and Impulse without like... Promotions?

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: It's good management that isn't been done to you. That's why you're upset, and I'm not going to sit here and pretend that it's not true so your little feelings don't get hurt.

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: Be 'bitter' over someone else getting promoted over you someplace else.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: Forever you say? Please, they pushed us during our debut year to dust away the lawsuit.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: And if Dimensions wants to make 7ROPHY more relevant...it won't change because of an EP.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: because you had a mini album and how did it impacted 7ROPHY comeback?

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: It doesn't matter that the songs were good, if people don't know who you are when you release something they'll still not know you after. The fans you gained from your solo activities will know YOU, but the majority won't even co-relate that you're a part of 7ROPHY.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: Instead, 7ROPHY should be everywhere, all the varieties shows, all kind of music shows, doing CFs here and there.

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KakaoTalk Chat 💬 You have a message ❣

【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: So I'm gonna be real with you right now, because that's obviously something that you need

【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: 1) At the same level? Please don't act like MARS are nobodies. Especially when your senior groups and 7ROPHY are struggling to get as much popularity as your group gets.

【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: 2) Unity are still rookies, they're going to get more attention because Dimensions is trying to help them grow.

【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: 3) Popularity isn't everything. Stop trying to make this a popularity contest. If you're in this business because you want to be number one, then you're in it for the wrong reasons.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: Popularity isn't everything but no one can deny that it's crucial for an idol.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: If MARS released something like Power, we would be saying bye bye to chart positions and have to deal with the 'I'm so disappointed in you' face from CEO.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: Do you think that if Knight weren't popular as you guys are, Power would debut at #3 on the charts?

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: Try to have the album with the most critical acclaim but not be invited to a single award show because there were more popular acts then your group.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: Because that's exactly what happened with us. And the same thing happened with Shangri-La - appraise from the critics, but our albums are getting dustier and dustier in stores because no one is buying it. And it's a great album.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: And there is nothing wrong wanting to be number one when you know you have the qualities to be. That's why I'm frustrated: we have everything to be number one.

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KakaoTalk Chat 💬 You have a message ❣

【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】: it's okay to be jealous, but as long as you aren't bashing them.

【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】: i tend to feel jealous of decipher because that could have been me.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Hyunki 】: I rejected Gold Star as well because Dimensions offered me artist freedom and a solo debut.

【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】: I love MARS, I really do. I am always proud of my boys but I don't know how to handle their disappointed faces whenever I have to announce that our comeback is being pushed back again.

【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】: Sometimes they like to dream things like 'ahh the time when we get our Song of the Year dasaeng' it breaks my heart

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【Message from Jihoon to ➞ Mark 】: Everyone gets jealous sometimes, that doesn't make you a bad person. It just makes you human. ✓ ✔

【Message from Jihoon to ➞ Mark 】: It's just one of those instances where you just have to.. wait it out, I guess? ✓ ✔

【Message from Jihoon to ➞ Mark 】: Your comeback will happen sooner or later ✓ ✔

【Message from Mark to ➞ Jihoon 】: I'm waiting

【Message from Mark to ➞ Jihoon 】: But I can't help but think that Dimensions are a bit let down with MARS right now

【Message from Mark to ➞ Jihoon 】: Shangri-La wasn't the hit they thought it would be. They even talked about SoTY awards during productions, y'know?

【Message from Mark to ➞ Jihoon 】: I've never been so many times in China since debut because our albuns are still on stock, they want to do something to get rid of it.

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【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: I mean, by the standards of the other two major companies, we are allowed to do what we want. Doesn't mean they will produce it. I mean, there is a bit of a say.

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: Look like what even is Ice Chu and look at the sleazy and tasteless thing BC made Hanli and Hyejung do.

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: I mean, they aren't Gold Star, but they at least care about skills enough to cast on more than just looks... Even if they don't allocate them properly.

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: For example: Why the fuck am I in a refreshing concept now? Why the fuck is Yeonhee in a refreshing concept? Why the fuck doesn't Yeonhee rap? Why the fuck do I sing? Why does Gal.actic just shake their butts when they have Daeun in the group? How can Mars have consistently good and critically acclaimed albums, but no awards? Why are they not promoting Alien better, even though they aren't helping their case of understanding their idols' rights by ignoring them?

【 Message from Boyeong to ➞ Mark 】: You know. A few examples.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: It's frustrating.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: I won't lie, I was bitter with your EP. Because everybody keeps saying that we are the 'favorite group of Dimensions CEO' but the only thing we got so far was my good boy collab, and they soon gave up on the project because it didn't perform very well on charts.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: In the end, Dimensions is like any other company - if you don't sell, they shut you out.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: The only reason why I'm still here is because I really like MARS. Never expected I would like my own group so much.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: And everyone in Dimensions is nice, but the management is...the worst.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: They don't even call me about solos or music things, they only contact me to talk about some acting role.

【 Message from Mark to ➞ Boyeong 】: Shangri-La wasn't the success they expected to be so I guess the favoritism can be passed down to Unity, right?

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【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: So I'm gonna be real with you right now, because that's obviously something that you need

【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: 1) At the same level? Please don't act like MARS are nobodies. Especially when your senior groups and 7ROPHY are struggling to get as much popularity as your group gets.

【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: 2) Unity are still rookies, they're going to get more attention because Dimensions is trying to help them grow.

【Message from Trevor to ➞ Mark 】: 3) Popularity isn't everything. Stop trying to make this a popularity contest. If you're in this business because you want to be number one, then you're in it for the wrong reasons.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: I appreciate the realness but let me say something

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: Popularity isn't everything but it sure helps you. If MARS released anything like Power we wouldn't have the numbers to make it trough the charts.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】: But is it bad to want to be the number one when I know we have the quality the become a top tier group? We aren't nugus but we also aren't in the tier Dimensions wants us in. Worse: we are not in the same level as I want us in.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Trevor 】:

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【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】: Yeah, i'm proud of them though

【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】: I don't have very many friends in other groups really.

【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】:I recognize your talent, screw dimensions

【Message from Hyunki to ➞ Mark 】: I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS HONESTLY.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Hyunki 】: Well, you have me :>

【Message from Mark to ➞ Hyunki 】: I know, it's just...I was supposed to be a soloist, so I was promised a solo album even before my trainee days.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Hyunki 】: Seven years in the line and nothing yet.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Hyunki 】: And they have me by their hands because they know I would never try to harm MARS.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Hyunki 】: thanks tho, for recognizing it.

【Message from Mark to ➞ Hyunki 】: My talent, I mean.

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message sent to namjoon

Namjoon: ah, thank you!! i always try to put in more than 100% whenever i do something.

Namjoon: they were, promise. i just wasn't excepting it, you know?

Namjoon: i'm sorry that it's sucking. have you made any mention about wanting to come back or is your schedule not allowing that at all?

Namjoon: hey see, there's always a plus side in things. but, i don't think i've ever had silkwork pupae or beondegi before? what's it like?

Mark: I don't know the feeling, I hope someday I can though.

Mark: Dimensions just don't want me to get back, not yet. They need to milk me here enough before I go back.

Mark: Tastes like roasted peanutes but with a marshmellow texture???

Mark: not many people like it though lol I can't blame then, it's a bug. But it's revigorating and also a very nice type of protein.

Mark: They used to give us a big cup during my time as a soccer player.

Mark: We should eat together sometime! If you're into ntrying new stuff you really need to go trough it!

Mark: BTW I just bought your album on iTunes, I'll get a physical copy when I get back. If I do though, do you sign it for me?

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“Did you know that I went to a massage extra class during college?” Mark asked, eyebrows raised as he carefully picked the vegetables from the balcony. It felt odd to meet Hyunki at the supermarket from all places, but he bets that doing a comeback right after another was tiring and he needed to eat more then usual.

“- But you know that only that won’t do much, right? Try to drink ginger tea, do wonders for muscle pain and energy boost. “

“My whole body hurts, so doing the Power dance for the next month is going to kill me.” Hyunki had just been sore from the KoKoBop promotions and they went straight into the Power promotions. Power they had to be happy and exciteable so that was going to be difficult for Hyunki to act as. “Do you know any good masseuses?”

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message sent to ??

namjoon: just heard the news that she is album is selling like crazy

namjoon: and i just cried about it for the last thirty minutes

namjoon: so that's my day, how's your wednesday going?

Mark: That's charming

Mark: But I'm happy for you, I know you worked hard. You always put 110% of yourself on things you want.

Mark: Hope they were happy tears

Mark: My wednesday...it's sucking a lot. I'm still in Hong Kong doing god knows what. Attending varieties shows and promoting MARS when we only have 2 songs in chinese, I guess.

Mark: I ate Silkworm Pupae though! They used to be my favorites when I first came to China, I bought plenty so I can eat again when I go back to Korea! It's very hard to find quality Beondegi on the streets these days.