Business Paradox [Entertainment Industry]

Please read the content warnings before starting! Kaleido is a talented but little-known boy band that goes viral by accident after a fan-filmed video at the airport makes the rounds. In the video, the group’s most dominant youngest member, Pei Tingsong, pins his older bandmate Fang Juexia against a wall and playfully taps his face with a plane ticket. Fang Juexia simply takes the ticket, holds it between his lips, and straightens his collar. The band’s supposed “bullying” turns into provocative flirting, and the Tingjue CP is born. And so the abandoned former ace, dogged by rumors of sleeping his way to the top, and the legendary parachuted-in newcomer with powerful financial backing are paired up. They’ve been at odds since their debut, but now they’re forced to embark on a long journey of fake fan service. Main dancer, main vocalist, visual, and rational, steadfast beauty on the receiving end x songwriter, rapper, group’s top dominant, rebellious younger pursuer Life is a paradox about putting on a show. Content Warnings: 1. Romance within the group. Don’t read if that’s not for you! 2. The receiving partner is rumored to have slept his way to the top, but the rumors are false and will be cleared up. Both are each other’s first love, and there’s no angst in the romance. 3. Fictional entertainment industry, not realistic, so don’t take it too seriously. Don’t read if you find the idea of “educated celebrities” jarring. There’s a brainy reality show in the early and middle parts, so skip this if you dislike that. 4. The couple start off on bad terms. Their personalities at the beginning are only one small facet of who they are, and their full characterization unfolds slowly. Don’t bash the characters. Drop the story if it’s not for you. 5. No real-life inspirations! Don’t bring up real-world celebrities. This is a tiny, obscure boy band, so comparisons are pointless. No face-swapping, and please don’t infringe on anyone’s rights. 6. Boy band stories involve performances, so there will be a lot of original lyrics. Skip this if you dislike that. 7. They will reach the top, and there are satisfying moments, but this is not a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story. No unsolicited writing advice. Don’t force yourself to read it. Enjoyment matters most. 8. Please don’t stir up drama elsewhere. Keep the discussion within the fandom. 9. Please don’t compare this with other novels, or use it to bash other works. That’s also a real-world fandom taboo. Just enjoy the story. Theme: Honor yourself, honor your dreams.