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SEUNGCHEOL: Say the name!
SEUNGCHEOL AND JEONGHAN: Seventeen!
SEUNGCHEOL: * waves * Annyeonghasaeyo! This is Seventeen leader , Scoups-imnida!
JEONGHAN: This is Seventeen's Jeonghan-imnida ! We're here today to answer 10 questions about our relationship! * smiles*
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1. What was your first impression of each other?
JEONGHAN: *looks at Seungcheol* Ya! You answer first!
SEUNGCHEOL: *sighs* Quiet? *laughs* He was very timid during our trainee days. He only talks when you talk to him.
JEONGHAN: *tilts his head* I talk a lot though?
SEUNGKWAN: Jeonghan-hyung talks a lot! Just not to you! *laughs*
JEONGHAN: *smiles sweetly at glaring Seungcheol* My first impression of him was...annoying
ALL MEMBERS EXCEPT THE LEADER: *laughs*
SEUNGCHEOL: Ya! *points at all the members* Why are you all ganging up on me?!
JEONGHAN: *lightly taps Seungcheol's cheek to get his attention* And I was right. He is annoying. But it's cute.
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PROMPTER: This was the most voted question and The8 asked this one.
JEONGHAN: Oohh *looks at Minghao* what is it?
2. Who fell in love first?
SEUNGCHEOL: *obviously blushing* I don't know? But I think it's me?
DOKYEOM: *stands up* *aggressively nodding* I agree! It must be Coups-hyung!
WOOZI: *crosses his hand over his chest* I wanna say it's Seungcheol but I think it's Jeonghan-hyung
JUN: *shaking his head cutely* Aniya~ it's Coups-hyung definitely!
MINGYU: It's Coups-hyung for me too!
SEUNGCHEOL: *pointing at everyone aggressively* Ya! I know I said it's me but why do you all think it's me?!
DINO: That's because you act like a highschool anime girl whenever Jeonghan-hyung is around!
MEMBERS: *laughs*
SEUNGKWAN: *nods at Dino* And you touch Jeonghan-hyung every chance you get!
VERNON: *face palms* Oh god please don't remind me of the random thigh grabs during our livestreams!
DINO: You reminded yourself, Vernon-hyung!
THE8: Shua-hyung, who do you think fell first? *nods towards Joshua*
JOSHUA: *smirks* Jeonghan. No doubt.
ALL MEMBERS EXCEPT JEONGHAN: *looks at Jeonghan*
JEONGHAN: *looks at Seungcheol* *raises an eyebrow* When did you realize you love me?
ALL MEMBERS EXCEPT SEUNGCHEOL: *looks at Seungcheol*
SEUNGCHEOL: *pouts* Well I'd say around...Mansae era?
JEONGHAN: *smiles expectantly* I loved you since we were trainees
BOOSEOKSOON: *synchronous squeals like a highschool anime girl*
WONWOO: *smiles while clapping* Wah! Yoon Jeonghan! Well done!
WOOZI: *thumbs up* Niceu timing! Very climactic!
SEUNGCHEOL: *covers his blushing face* Ya! Yoon Jeonghan! You're so unfair!
JEONGHAN: *smiles proudly at his own doing* I did great, right?!
DOKYEOM: *thumbs up* Wah! You're so cool!
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PROMPTER: This question is from Joshua and lots of fans want to know too.
SEUNGCHEOL: *tilts his head* This is Shua so this question might be a little crazy
3. Who said I love you first?
JOSHUA: *laughs* See! It's very normal!
SEUNGCHEOL: *raises his hand* It's me! I'm sure.
JEONGHAN: *nods* *points at Seungcheol* It's him. *tilts his head* This is too simple for Shua to ask. *crosses his hands over his chest* He knows the answer to this.
PROMPTER: *laughs* There's a follow-up question.
JEONGHAN: *nods* Called it.
PROMPTER: Can you please tell us the story behind it?
JOSHUA: *grins*
JEONGHAN: *scrunches his nose*
SEUNGCHEOL: *angry pout* Ya! What's with the reaction!
JEONGHAN AND JOSHUA: *laughs*
SEUNGKWAN: *eager* You have to tell us now! I'm curious!
JEONGHAN: *licks his lips* Well there are gonna be some revelations tonight that we have kept from you kids for a long time
DOKYEOM: *nervous laugh* Why do I already feel betrayed?
MINGYU: *shakes his head* You and me both buddy
THE8: We're definitely not gonna like what they'll say huh
SEUNGCHEOL: *laughs* It's not that deep!
JEONGHAN: *taps Seungcheol's thigh* Anyway, here we go...if you guys remember, when did we tell you about our relationship?
WONWOO: Last year? *looks up* Around World era?
JEONGHAN: *nods* And we told you we have been dating since?
WOOZI: Home Run era?
JEONGHAN: *nods again* We actually have been dating for much longer than that
SEUNGKWAN: How long?
SEUNGCHEOL: *looks at Jeonghan then back at the members* Since Don't Wanna Cry era...
HOSHI: *mouth agape* SINCE WHAT
JUN: *mouth agape* Woah, you two! Jinjja!
DOKYEOM: *mouth agape* No...that's impossible! What?! Wah...I really feel betrayed right now...jinjja
CHAN: *mouth agape* *shaking his head* Woah I can't believe you kept your relationship from us for that long
JEONGHAN: *puppy eyes* Sorry kids...at that time we thought it was for the best...the less people who know, the less slip ups
SEUNGCHEOL: That's why we didn't tell you...at least even when something's going on with us, you'd still think it's just because we're really close
JEONGHAN: *taps Seungcheol's thigh* Ya, you tell the story of how you first said it.
SEUNGCHEOL: *gives in* Alright *laughs as he remembers* It was actually weird...we got together before we said I love yous...there was this one time, we were fighting about telling the kids about our relationship...I wanted to but Jeonghan-ie was against it...
flashback
"We've kept it for over a year and we were able to manage! Why can't you wait a little more, huh?!" Jeonghan whisper-yell, obviously exasperated. Him and Seungcheol have been arguing for weeks about this issue: telling the other members about their relationship. The only member who knows what's going on between them was Joshua.
"I just think it would be easier for us to interact with each other if the members knew, okay? What are you so afraid of? They're not gonna judge us!"
Jeonghan heaved a sigh. "I know that! That's not what I was worried about! Why do you always insist on telling them anyway?"
"Just because!"
"That's not an answer, Seungcheol."
Seungcheol shut his eyes hard, slightly annoyed. "Because I want to be sincere with my actions! It's been difficult for me to show how much I love you when I can't even tell them the truth!"
"But–" Jeonghan was about to say something when he realizes something. "What did you just say?"
The leader, who was obviously emotional, got confused when Jeonghan slightly calmed down. "W-what? What did I say?"
"What was difficult for you?"
"H-huh?" Seungcheol thought about what he just said. "To show how much I love you?"
Jeonghan had a blank look on his face when the other took so much time to realize what he just said.
"Oh."
"You're so fucking annoying, you know that?" Jeonghan says before he pulled the other, placing a soft kiss on his lips. "Say it again."
Seungcheol's expression softens as he held Jeonghan's waist. "I love you, Jeonghan-ie."
Jeonghan smiles, kissing his cheek. "I love you too, Daddu."
end of flashback
SEUNGCHEOL: *laughs* Then we straight up forgot what we were arguing about
WOOZI: *nods appreciatively* For some reason, that kind of confession fits you both.
SEUNGKWAN: Yeah, it's a confession for idiots. *laughs*
JEONGHAN: *notices quiet Dokyeom* Dokyeom-ie, are you really upset with hyung?
DOKYEOM: *teary-eyed* I just feel like you don't trust me...
JEONGHAN: *runs to Dokyeom* *hugs him* That's not true! I trust you with my life, Kyeom-ie! *kisses his cheeks* We were just thinking of the team at that time.
DOKYEOM: *hugs back* I'm happy for you *voice shakes*
HOSHI: *hugs the two* Ya! I'm getting jealous...
MEMBERS AND STAFF: *laughs*
DOKYEOM: *wipes tears* Wait. Why were you so against telling us, hyung?
JEONGHAN: *holds Dokyeom's hand* I was thinking of the worst that time...it was a difficult time back then and people aren't exactly accepting of same sex relationships...I figured if the management found out and our fans...condemns us... *squeezes Dokyeom's hand* you kids wouldn't have to suffer the consequences...
DOKYEOM: *crying* I'm sorry, hyung
JEONGHAN: *smiles* *wipes Dokyeom's tear-stained cheeks* Why are you apologizing?
DOKYEOM: *pouts* I don't know...it has just been so difficult for you and I'm sorry we couldn't do anything for you guys
WONWOO: *teary eyed* You really sacrificed a lot for us...both of you...
WOOZI: *pinches Wonwoo* Ya! Stop contributing to our tears!
CHAN: *crying* *runs to hug Jeonghan* I love you Jeonghan-hyung
SEUNGCHEOL: *sulks* Ya! Why don't I get an I love you?
CHAN: *hugs Seungcheol* I love you Seungcheol-hyung. Thank you for taking care of us and for loving Jeonghan-hyung.
JEONGHAN: *teary eyed* Dino-ya nugu aegi?
CHAN: *smiles widely* Jeonghan-hyung's aegi!
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4. After a fight, who says I'm sorry first?
MINGYU: *laughs* Isn't this a no-brainer?
VERNON: *nods* *laughs* I honestly can't imagine if it's the other way around
JEONGHAN: *points at Vernon* Ya! I do say sorry first if it's really my fault!
JOSHUA: *laughs* *points at Jeonghan* We haven't said a name yet! You're so defensive!
JEONGHAN: *side eye* Fine! It's Cheol. He says sorry first! *places arms across his chest* But that's because it's usually his fault!
WONWOO: *laughs while clapping* I bet you fight about who left the bathroom dirty
JEONGHAN: *nods* We fight about a lot of petty stuff like that *pouts* See why I say it's usually his fault?!
JUN: *laughs* Alright hyung
SEUNGCHEOL: *raises arms in surrender* Not gonna argue with this one
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5. Do you get jealous when the other is close with another member?
SEUNGCHEOL: *raises eyebrows* *nods* Yes
JEONGHAN: *avoids gazes* No
SEUNGCHEOL: *triggered* What do you mean no?! We literally fought because of Mingyu!
MINGYU: *places right hand on his chest* What did I do!!!
JEONGHAN: *rolls eyes* I wasn't jealous of Mingyu! I was just annoyed you weren't paying attention to me!
THE8: *claps* That really sounds like you Jeonghan-hyung!
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6. Did you ever take a break from each other?
JEONGHAN: *bites his lower lip* We did. Twice.
HOSHI: *mouth agape* Twice?!
JEONGHAN: *chuckles* Yeah...the first time was around Home era? It was just for a few days but I broke up with him because we didn't agree about what will happen if something goes wrong with our relationship and I think my stand was the team comes first.
SEUNGCHEOL: Looking back, I realize I was a bit selfish that time but Jeonghan kept me grounded and reminded me every time that there are 11 other people who will be affected with our decisions about our relationship. *chuckles* I mean, it's not like I will sacrifice the team for my own happiness but I was adamant that we could always save both
THE8: *sighs* It must have been hard for you two
SEUNGCHEOL: * smiles* It's was. *l ooks at Jeonghan * But everything was worth it.
JEONGHAN: *looks at Seungcheol* *reassuring smile* The second time was around the time of Seungcheol's hiatus *looks back at the members* It was a hard time for the both of us so I suggested a break
SEUNGCHEOL: *looks at Jeonghan* I didn't want to but Jeonghan insisted *looks down* *plays with his fingers* We fought but then after a few days I realized he was right *looks at Jeonghan* *smiles* I was having a hard time and Jeonghan was having a hard time and that it would be best to take a break to avoid dragging each other down
JEONGHAN: We agreed that we weren't breaking up *laughs a little* I don't think we can handle an actual break up nor do we actually want to so we agreed that it's literally a time apart from each other but we're still together...does that make sense?
THE8: *shakes his head* Yall are so complicated but yeah we get it
DINO: So when did you get back together?
JEONGHAN: Around Home run era...thats why last year we agreed to tell you that weve been together since Home run era because thats when we got back together...technically, we weren't lying
WONWOO: Yoon Jeonghan and his aversion with cheating
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7. What do you think made you fall in love with the other?
SEUNGCHEOL: *looks up* I think because Jeonghan is caring. He is very mindful of his actions towards the people around him. With Jeonghan, you just feel safe and cared for. I think all the members can attest to that.
JEONGHAN: *looks at Seungcheol* For me, I don't have a reason...
DOKYEOM: Wah hyung you're so mean!
SEUNGCHEOL: *sulks* I gave a very good explanation!
JEONGHAN: *laughs* Okay, okay...I'm just saying that I can't pinpoint the exact reason of why I fell in love with you...I just did. You didn't have to do anything for me to love you. You just have to exist.
SEUNGKWAN: *blushing* Why am I blushing!!! It's not even for me!!
MINGYU: *blushing* I feel ya bro
SEUNGCHEOL: *blushing* *covers his face* You're so unfair, Yoon Jeonghan.
JEONGHAN: *smiles proudly* I love you too!
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8. How did you manage to keep your relationship a secret for so long?
JEONGHAN: Honestly, we're lucky that the 13 of us are really close...it's hard to get suspicious because you grew up seeing these people be touchy with each other, say I love you...I guess that's what made it a lot easier for us.
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9. Tell us about your first date.
SEUNGCHEOL: *laughs* It wasn't special but we considered it our first date. I think it was after our promotion with Don't Wanna Cry? We had like a few days of rest and planned to eat out.
JEONGHAN: We actually asked you guys if you wanted to come with us but none of you did so we decided it was gonna be our first date. It was just a simple lunch date at a restaurant near our dorm. Most of our dates were nothing extravagant. We figured that if anyone sees us, it would just look like two friends eating and not dating. But for us, every time we go out together is a date.
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PROMPTER: The last question is for the members.
10. What were your thoughts when you first found out about their relationship?
SEUNGKWAN: *holds up his hands* Okay let's just answer in an organized manner! Starting from Shua-hyung!
JOSHUA: *laughs* *looks at Jeonghan* I wasn't surprised. Honestly, it was obvious in my perspective...Jeonghan is my best friend and I guess you could say I know him well? He's very subtle with his affection with Seungcheol but once you catch it, you'll realize that 'oh, he loves him'. *looks at Seungcheol* Seungcheol was a bit difficult for me to decipher because he was clingy with everyone...but I knew he was down bad for Jeonghan when I saw how he looks at him...so yeah, I guess that's my answer...
JEONGHAN: *laughs* You could even say that Shua realizes our feelings for each other before us
JUN: Hmm, for me, I guess, I was shocked at first? Because I didn't really think of anything whenever I see you guys together. I just figured that, of course, you two are really close like with Shua-hyung. But when you told us, that's when everything finally fits like a puzzle, you know? You realize certain situations that make you think that this isn't something we do with just a friend. Nothing really changed, though. You just got labels, I guess. But our dynamics never changed. I'm just happy that you guys are happy.
JEONGHAN: *teases* Baksu!
JUN: *whines* Ah~ hyung!
MEMBERS: *laughs*
HOSHI: I guess it's the same as Jun-ie's. I'm very slow-witted so at first when you told us, I didn't really give much thought. It's like 'Ah. Okay. They're together' then I moved on. But whenever I see your interactions, I get shocked and remember that you guys are really in a relationship. Until that thought eventually became the usual and like Jun said, nothing really changed.
SEUNGCHEOL: Thank you for not judging us, Hoshi.
HOSHI: *smiles* Why would I? It's just two people falling in love. What's there to judge?
JEONGHAN AND SEUNGCHEOL: *smiles like a proud parent*
WONWOO: I would be lying if I say I didn't I suspect that you guys were together. It was that time we went to Thailand for a variety show that my mind start to wonder if something's going on between the two of you. Since we basically grew up together, we all saw how we changed. And I saw how Coups-hyung treatment of Jeonghan-hyung changed. So yeah, I was suspicious but I didn't want to pry. I'm happy I was right though.
SEUNGCHEOL: This kid...jinjja...
WOOZI: I wasn't that surprised, really. Like what Wonwoo said, we grew up together so I never really dismissed the possibility of the members developing feelings for each other. I'm happy that you didn't hurt yourselves as much as you could have. Just know that whatever happens, we're here for you and that you don't have to suffer alone anymore.
JEONGHAN: *cheek-heart pose* Jihoon-ie~ Wooahae!
WOOZI: *smiles* *cheek-heart pose* Wooahae, Jeonghan-hyung.
THE8: My first thought when you told us was ' Ah, figures ' It's not because I couldn't care less. It was more of, ' Ah, it makes sense that you're together ' because honestly, I couldn't imagine Jeonghan-hyung being in a relationship with anyone except Coups-hyung and vice versa. So yeah, it makes sense to me.
JEONGHAN: I love you, Eisa
THE8: *smiles* I love you too Jeonghan-hyung, Seungcheol-hyung. Please be happy and be free. We will always be here for you the way you are here for us.
SEUNGCHEOL: *pouts* I am not gonna cry.
MINGYU: I'm probably one of the few members who were surprised when they told us. Literally, I did not see it coming! I was the complete opposite of Wonwoo-hyung and Woozi-hyung. They were kind of expecting it but I was completely blind because we grew up together and I thought we were just that close that even though there maybe excessive skin-ship between them I didn't mind?
JEONGHAN: *laughs* It's okay Mingoo...you were too trusting for your own good
DOKYEOM: *sniffs* Ah~ mianhae~ I couldn't stop crying earlier *sniffs*
SEUNGCHEOL: *smiles reassuringly* It's okay, Dokyeom-ah. Take your time.
DOKYEOM: *smiles* Anyway...I guess for me what I felt earlier...feeling betrayed...that's what I also felt when they first told us...I felt that way because I'm very close with Jeonghan-hyung...we were always roommates when we go on tours, we hang out a lot, eat out a lot, that's why it was difficult for me to grasp the idea that they were together because I was asking myself 'how come I didn't know' 'how come I didn't notice anything' we're together for most days but I didnt notice a single indication that they were together...although I'm happy that my hyungs are happy, I couldn't help myself feeling that way, you know? I'm sorry
SEUNGCHEOL: You don't have to apologize, Dokyeom-ah. What you felt was valid.
JEONGHAN: *nods* I'm sorry if we made you feel like we didn't trust you...I trust you completely...I was just trying to protect our team
DOKYEOM: I understand, hyung. Just know that we completely support you and whatever happens today, whatever happens when this video is released, we will stand by your side. I love you, Jeonghan-hyung, Coups-hyung...
SEUNGKWAN: As for me, I was a mixture of Mingyu and Dokyeom's reaction...I was so clueless that when I found out I felt betrayed...since Jeonghan-hyung and I share an apartment, you'd think we'd know everything about each other, right? Even though Coups-hyung comes over a lot, I didn't mind because it's him.
JEONGHAN: * chuckles * Honestly, Cheol and I agreed to treat each other like friends and just be in a relationship in private that's probably why it went under your radar
VERNON: I was also surprised mostly because I found out about them weeks before they planned to tell us. You know how we always go to Jeonghan-hyung whenever we need advice or vent out in general? I went to their apartment one night to ask some advice about my dongsaeng since Jeonghan-hyung also has a dongsaeng. Seungkwan gave me the password to their unit and I kind of caught–"
WOOZI: *panics* Ya ya ya keep it child-safe!
VERNON: It is! I just caught Seungcheol-hyung kissing Jeonghan-hyung's cheek. I honestly wouldn't have think something's going on but Jeonghan-hyung panicked and confessed.
JUN: * amused * Well that's unexpected from Yoon Jeonghan
DINO: Honestly, the first thought in my mind when you confessed was I wish we knew earlier. It's not because I felt betrayed but because I wished we were there for you guys when you were having a hard time because I know in my heart we all would've accepted you one way or another. I was really happy when you told us because I felt your happiness too. *smiles* I love you, Jeonghan-hyung, Coups-hyung. You protected us for a long time. I think it goes without saying that it's our turn to protect the both of you.
JEONGHAN: *buries his head on Seungcheol's chest* We raised him well!
MEMBERS: *laughs*
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SEUNGCHEOL: So, that was the 10 questions about our relationship. We hope you had fun listening to our answers. We definitely would want to come back to answer some more questions if anyone has any. But if there's a next time, it's probably best if it's just the two of us. My members talk a lot.
SEUNGKWAN: Wah Choi Seungcheol!
DOKYEOM: So mean!
JEONGHAN: Thank you for listening to us and we hope to only hear good things. We love you, Carat-deul! Till next time! * clicks tongue* *salute*