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busted in busan 

summary; you’re snowbound at the airport, when the only thing you want is to be homebound. your anxieties heighten as the snow rises, worried that you won’t make it in time for christmas where your fiancé and his parents expect you—picture perfect. when all flights are cancelled due to a massive storm, you have to turn to the hands of an unlikely, hard-headed hero who knows the fastest way out of busan (and into your heart) pairing; jungkook x (f) reader genre/warnings; a christmas detour!au, fluff, angst, slice of life, strangers to lovers, enemies to lovers, pining, this is a total romcom, hallmark movie galore! tw–microcheating (or not however you look at it) mentions of sex, making out, profanity w/c; 10k   a/n; for @suhdays​ holiday hallmark event! this event was totally up my lane, i couldn’t wait to post it! a huge thank u for @eerieedits​ for making this wonderful fic banner! this is totally unedited, i’ll to go back to it tonight but pls enjoy! for those of u who need a little more christmas charm this year, this is for u

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“The Korean Air 1102 flight from Gimhae International Airport to Incheon International Airport will be delayed six hours due to the intense weather conditions. Please be on standby for any further updates.” 

You’re twitching, fighting the urge to nibble on your nails because you’ve just got them done for Christmas. They’re a sleek champagne gold, because your fiancé insisted that they’re far more mature than your usual red and brown reindeer art. This is awful, and is only going to get progressively worse as the snow builds and builds. Right now the weather isn’t that bad, the snow isn’t even sticking to the ground and—oh. 

Gnawing at your lip, your fingers brush over the cold window, a clear view of the landing strip you should currently be boarding. The touch is icy, and the pads of your fingers are enveloped in little rings of fog at the sudden warmth nudging the glass. Upon closer inspection and a squint of your eyes reveal that in fact, the snow is now sticking to the ground. Big, fat clumps are covering the freeway and destroying your Christmas plans. 

Your fiancé will understand if you’re a little late for their Christmas Eve party, but you’re not sure if his parents will. You’ve been on livewire all week, wanting to at least spend the morning of Christmas Eve with your family back home. Knowing that your fiancé’s Christmas Eve party would run until very late, you booked a noon flight with enough time to get ready and impress his parents. Evidently, it was an ill-prepared idea. 

Immediately falling into your terminal’s line, you hope that you can talk with the receptionist in hopes they could put you at ease. 

“How soon will you announce our flight’s departure?” A sad smile. 

“Is there any way you can put me on the next possible flight?” A shake of the head. 

“Will the weather let up?” A frown. 

Every bit of rejection weighs you down, and you’ve run out of questions to ask. For a receptionist, she’s not very receptive. 

“C’mon lady, you’re holding up the line,” a voice tugs you from behind, “you’re not the only one who’s gotta get down to the city on Christmas.” 

You fight the urge to roll your eyes, wanting to slap the rudeness off this man’s face. Instead of falling back in line, you move to the side to glare at him. He’s unfortunately attractive, albeit in a rugged sort-of way—nothing like your fiancé. The leather jacket that he carries tall is worn and crackly at the collar. Wavy dark hair he constantly has to hold back, a gesture that looks flirtatious and to your chagrin the receptionist is definitely recepting to him. 

“Your refund should be processed in about two to four business days, Mr. Jeon,” the receptionist murmurs, the simultaneously sultry and chirpy voice making you twitch in your spot. Maybe if you drank a cup of tall, dark and handsome you’d be getting the same kind of treatment. 

“Thanks,” he replies shortly, and it’s then you notice the extremely large luggage next to him. It’s the size of you, and despite the broad shoulders under the baggy jacket, he lugs it with careful force, making sure not to bump into anyone as he wheels it away from the counter. 

It seems that your trainers have a mind of your own as you follow him down the terminal. He side eyes you as your feet pick up the pace to match his long legs, but he waits for you to say something first. 

“Why did you ask for a refund?” you ask, frowning at him, “the flight is only delayed.” 

He scoffs, “Do you see the snow? They’re just saying it’s delayed so they can hold onto your money a little longer. Besides, it’s a win-win. I get my refund sooner and some other poor sap can take the ticket and wait until five in the morning.” 

“Five A.M.,” you exhale to yourself, slowing down. 

It would be too late by then, far too late. Your shoulders slump, people start to bump into you without a care. 

“Besides,” you hear his voice say from your stricken form, “I had a backup plan.” 

That’s when your feet start to burn up, and you whip around to pump your legs, catching up with the man who’s already far down the hall. “What kind of backup plan?” you blurt, raising your voice because the crowds are starting to get noisier and deeper the further you follow him. 

He hooks his lips into a confused frown, “You’re awfully nosy.” 

“I’m in a pinch, my fiancé’s parents will kill me if I don’t show up to their party tonight.” 

“Your fiancé’s parents… will kill you?” 

“That’s an exaggeration,” you cough, immediately feeling self-conscious, “they’d kill me with their eyes. They’re really big, really pretty corporate people. They have high expectations for their future in-law.” 

“Ah, and you're the country pumpkin who managed to sweep the rich guy off his feet?” 

“Something like that,” you reply, rocking on your heels, “my dad was his dad’s former secretary, and we grew up together.” 

The stranger with a plan stops in front of a long line. It’s so long that you’re not entirely sure where it leads to. People are piling out the door two at a time, and you can see they’re trying to get through the process as fast as possible. The window leading outside is blurry and caked in white ice. He hooks one leg over his luggage, the metal and plastic case is so high that his feet barely touch the ground. Like a kid with a flat scooter, he wheels himself through the line. 

“These lines are for busses going in the direction of our flight,” he jabs a finger out the door, “if the flight got cancelled I was just going to ride one of these,” out of his pocket he pulls out two tickets, flicking it in front of your face.

“Are there any tickets left?” your eyes bug, and you immediately pull out your phone to reserve a spot. 

“Nah, been booked since last month.” 

It’s then that your eyes zero in on the second ticket he has in hand. Both tickets are addressed to the same name. You lower your phone in your pocket, narrowing your eyes. “Why do you have two for yourself?” 

He pats his luggage as a response. 

“That’s not fair!” 

“It is when you buy it, sweetheart.” 

“A literal human could be in that spot, wanting to go home for Christmas!”

“You’re just salty you don’t have a ticket, don’t take it out on my luggage,” he feigns a pout, rubbing the handle of the heavy container, “you’re hurting it’s feelings.” 

It doesn’t take long for you and the stranger to reach the end of the line. To others in line the two of you look like two companions bickering good-naturedly, but in reality the only thing you want to do is slap that smug smile off his face. 

“You want my ticket,” he states. 

“I want your luggage’s ticket,” you bite back, staring petulantly at where he sits comfortably between the handle. 

Unbeknownst to you, the man’s face morphs into a teasing grin upon seeing you glare a little too hard at the silver and black case. It just so happens that your eyes gravitate to the middle of the luggage, at the apex between his long legs leading up to a pair of black sweats. Despite the soft, baggy fabric you can see how the bulge of his thighs outline the thin cotton, looking large and inviting which—

Fuck. You’re engaged. Why are you checking out some stranger’s thighs? Your fiancé also has nice thighs, think about those! 

“How much do you want for it?” you cough, crossing your arms and turning to the side to hide your flaming cheeks. 

“Who said I was offering?” 

“I’ll pay that and then some.”

“With your rich-boy’s money?” 

If your hands were not digging into your elbows and you weren’t so concerned about your gold-foiled manicure, you’d deck him. Do the holidays normally make this person so snappy? He simply flips his hair, and you catch the shaved ends of his sides. 

“Three-hundred,” he says easily, and if he notices you staring he doesn’t say anything, “including any extra fees for my luggage.”

“Done,” you hold out your hand for him to shake. 

“I’m Jungkook, if you care,” the man named Jungkook adds wryly, practically swallowing your small hand with his larger one. You shortly reply with your name, and he merely nods, “a thank you would suffice.” 

“Thanks,” and it’s then that you manage a scarily pretty smile, one that Jungkook finds both alarming and amusing. It’s a catered smile, one that you’ve trained yourself to accomplish after hours in the mirror in fear of your fiancé’s parents seeing right through you. It’s the smile you give during work when you don’t give a shit but you need to suck it up. It’s a 9/10 success rate. 

“Scary,” he shivers, and then you realize he’s the 1/10. 

The only bus for you two to pile on is one of the smallest. Probably half the size of a regular coach bus, but at this rate you don’t care. You’ll fly by hot air balloon if the weather wasn’t so crappy. 

“Taehyung!” you startle at Jungkook’s sudden belt, and he does a big, beefy-chested bro-hug to the driver. Ah, so he has connections. You watch the two interact from your corner, pulling up your hood to stop the rapidfire snowflakes from pelting your eyes. 

The driver is a classically handsome thing, dark eyes and dark fluffy hair. His paperbag pants look absolutely frigid however, and his teeth are chattering as he regards Jungkook with annoyed eyes. 

“Listen, so plans have changed—”

“As always, Kook.” 

“—and I need you to do me another solid. Do you have room in the compartment for my babies?” 

“The answer is, and always no. That’s why you bought two tickets.” 

“I know but,” he gestures to you with a jab of his thumb, “like I said, plans have changed.” 

“Jungkook,” Taehyung frowns, “trying to do some Christmas miracles? In this snowstorm?” Taehyung shakes his head, eyes flickering to the running bus. Most of the ticket holders are already on it. “I can save you two a three-seater, but there’s no room in the compartment. It’ll be a tight fight but—” 

“It’s perfect. You’re dynamite, Tae,” Jungkook even has the audacity to reach his hands out and squish the driver’s cheeks, much to his distain. 

The two of you are ushered quickly into the bus, leaving you in the very front diagonal to where Taehyung is sitting. The three seats are tiny, it probably barely fits Jungkook’s thighs with the large luggage nestled in the other two seats. The two of you suggest to put the luggage out in the aisle and take turns holding it, but Taehyung interjects that the luggage is a fire hazard. 

“But not a human,” Jungkook decides, and he gestures for you to sit down in the available seat. You’re practically shoved against the window as Jungkook manages to squeeze his gargantuan luggage in the other two seats. He’s tall enough to grab the metal rungs of the bus, steeling himself in the middle of the aisle.

Taehyung doesn’t fight with that, and finally puts the bus into drive. Pulling out of the airport feels akin to leaving the eye of the storm. It’s going to be a long journey, and it makes you worry as to whether you’re going to make it on time or not. 

Your favorite pastime is watching the window on a long car ride, especially when the snowflakes crystalize and melt away through the warmth of the vehicle. However, you’re irked. You thought Jungkook was a bit of a wank, a little too full of himself and far too mysterious for your own good. 

Exhibit A, the luggage that’s currently threatening to wheel over and crush you against the glass. You wonder what’s so special about this luggage that Jungkook so desperately wants to protect, even so far as to buy its own seat. Sneakily, you lean over to smell the zipper. Surprisingly, it smells a little vinegary, the fumes getting you a little lightheaded within seconds. Your eyes dart to Jungkook, who’s currently engaged in conversation with Taehyung. You tilt your head and sniff again, confirming the slightly rancid smell. 

It’s then you take in Jungkook’s form once more. He dresses a little schlubby, his clothes are old, his eyes are sunken in, and his luggage is filled with weird-smelling things. 

Oh no. Is Jungkook a drug dealer? 

Your fiancé’s parents would surely have a fit if this man gets arrested and you come up in the report as an accused accomplice. It makes sense, he would want to make sure that his goods are in his view at all times, and it explains why he so easily gave you his ticket for triple the actual price. 

A giggle interrupts your thoughts. Yes, a tired, yet bubbly giggle. Jungkook’s face is pressed against his bicep, and you catch the fluttering of his eyes as he tries to keep up with Taehyung’s rambling. His grip is starting to loosen on the metal bars, and you’re worried that he might accidentally slip, or not hold tight enough in the event the car takes a sharp turn or slips on black ice. 

“J-Jungkook,” it’s the first time you’re saying his name out loud, tasting it on your tongue as you regard him steadily, “why don’t we take turns sitting? I don’t mind standing for an hour while you sleep.” 

He regards you with a sleepy smirk, shaking his head against the fabric of his jacket. “You’ll be flung in two seconds, besides can you even reach the handles?” 

Good point, but Jungkook is far more muscular and if he does end up flying he’ll crash through the window and further hinder your commute. It’s why you choose your next words carefully, and you convince yourself it’s the only reason as to why you propose your solution. 

“I’ll sit on your lap,” and since it sounds super weird coming out of your mouth, you tack on, “I’ll put your jacket over your lap as a barrier.” 

He slacks, regarding you with a scrunched face. “Is the jacket supposed to make that situation any better? I’m fine standing like this.” 

“This ride is going to take hours and you’re barely on your own two feet,” your point is made when the bus topples over a speed bump, and Jungkook looks awfully small as he moves to grapple the top bar with both hands, “my fiancé doesn’t get jealous, I’ve sat in plenty of friend’s laps before.” 

“We’re not friends,” he blurts with a raise of his brows.

“Yes, I know that,” you’re a little insulted by the curt reply, but he still looks rather horrified that you’re proposing the following, “I don’t like it either, but I’m sitting in your seat and now I’m feeling guilty as hell.” 

It’s a lot of shuffling and shifting after that. You try not to laugh as Jungkook rips off his leather jacket, folding it into a perfect square, ironing out the corners of the crinkly fabric as he gestures for you to take a seat. You try not to take note of how sturdy his thighs are, or how the muscle stretches across the seat so well that there’s no way for you to fall between the cracks. 

“You’re going to sleep anyway,” you try to assure him, side eying him as he presses his forehead against the window, “it’ll be like being with a dead body.” 

“Didn’t know you were into necrophilia, but whatever floats your boat,” Jungkook mumbles, eyes immediately fluttering shut. 

At first it was easy, ignoring the fact that you’re sitting on top of a human. The drive seems endless however, Taehyung driving further and further into a sea of white ice. You force yourself to thread your fingers together, sitting on the very edge of his knees with your back ramrod straight. Eventually, you tire out and relax against Jungkook’s lax body. Your face is centimeters away from Jungkook’s. Long, dark lashes, and a strand of equally dark hair falls in front of his eyes. His cheeks are flushed from the blaring heater, and you let out a breath you didn’t know you were holding in. 

Hm, for a drug dealer, he smells pretty. 

Despite the weird-smelling luggage that looms over the two of you, the white long-sleeved shirt he wears is soft to the touch and smells fresh. 

You huff, and shift in your seat. 

“Stop,” Jungkook mumbles into your shoulder, and you don’t have the heart to look at him. 

“I’m sorry, it’s cramped,” you reply. 

“I get that, but you don’t have to—hike yourself so far up here,” he sounds almost embarrassed saying it, and his hand shuffles to adjust his belt. “Literally can’t sleep because you’re making me pop a boner.” 

“Why, I’m engaged!” 

“God, I know. It’s like your personality trait or something,” Jungkook retorts, “just because you’re engaged doesn’t stop my body from reacting. I’m sure your fiancé has reacted like this, stop acting like a blushing virgin.” 

You tense, your eyes glued to the window in front of you. How do you even make a comeback to that? Wringing your hands in your lap, you feel your palms sweat with nerves the longer it takes for you to reply. This causes the gears to run in Jungkook’s mind. 

“Holy fuck, have you two not—” 

“Shut up,” you hiss, turning your body around to slap him in the chest, “shut up shut upupupshutup!” 

You make seething, burning eye contact with Jungkook. You expect him to have a shit-eating grin on his face, teasing you for your relationship. Instead, Jungkook is wide-eyed, mouth parted open like a confused guppy and his big bug-eyes looking stricken. He says nothing. 

The road starts to get bumpier, and the drive swerves from time to time to avoid black ice. Neither of you are relaxed. Combined with the heart of the storm, your heart is currently wrung on electrical wire, pumping blood with a fervor you cannot stifle. 

“I’m going to put my arms around your waist,” Jungkook murmurs softly, and you lift your arms slightly to see him lace his fingers over your belly button. “Like a seatbelt.” 

You sigh, relaxing in his hold. Now it’s awkward. He feels compelled to hold you to keep you safe, even though he clearly finds it awkward you’ve already put him in this position. 

Jungkook isn’t so bad, you think as you let your gaze linger on his hands. They anchor you to his lap, making sure you’re not jostling during the ride. He may have a razor sharp tongue and gets under your nerves just for the heck of it, but he’s kind of nice. Under the prickly leather jacket, there’s a softness to him you can’t help but gravitate to. 

It’s dark outside, save for the speedily descending flakes and the dim lights of the highway. You’re sitting on the lap of a total stranger, yet it’s a stranger who’s holding your waist like he’s a seatbelt, a stranger who’s making you feel safe to say the words that have been haunting you for the past few months. 

“I’ve tried to initiate sex,” you finally say. “I don’t know why he doesn’t want me, it’s already been two years.” 

Your eyes turn red with bloody horror. Your vision blurred by the insanity of what you’ve just blurted out to this surprisingly kind stranger who’s offered his seat (both times) to you. 

“I didn’t mean to word vomit like that. Forget I said anything—” 

“Must be his loss,” Jungkook cuts you off, and when he says it doesn’t feel impolite at all. However, Jungkook doesn’t continue on, doesn’t give you rhyme or reason, just lets you linger on his reply like a madwoman. 

Maybe it’s because you’re so touch starved, maybe you’re just seeing things, but for some reason Jungkook’s fingers feel more apparent against the seam of your jacket. They tighten a fraction, drum around the metal zipper that holds the thick fabric together. Your palms feel like a fountain, and you try to ignore the burn between your legs, the liquid heat betraying the commitment that sits on your finger. 

You’re engaged to be married, you chastise yourself. All eighteen carats that symbolize that bond glare at you, bright and eager to make you feel guilty. The whole reason why you’re on this cramped bus ride is to get to your soon-to-be husband. Some pretty stranger with strong hands won’t change that. 

“We’re here! Finally!” Taehyung cheers, and you realize now that you’re parked into a tunnel surrounded by other buses. 

Jungkook and you wait until everyone steps off the bus. The pads of Jungkook’s fingers play an unsung tune, absentmindedly drumming to a song you can’t put your mind to. 

“God, you can’t just pay the extra money for someone to take care of this?” Taehyung hauls the large luggage in the aisle seat, and you feel like you’re being revealed under a curtain, doing something you’re not supposed to be doing. 

You hop off his lap, scoop your backpack in your arm and scramble off the bus. The cold, winter air bites into every available pore in your body, replacing the warmth that Jungkook gave in the tiny bus. You hike the collar of your oversized turtleneck higher up your chin, prickling in shivers as you wait for Jungkook. 

“I don’t remember Seoul being this, empty,” you say to yourself, frowning at the lack of humans past the bus station. You peer curiously at the dark, dark road off the terminal. There’s no flicker of light, or a skyline filled with bustling sounds and flickering head beams. 

“That’s because we’re only halfway there,” Jungkook walks past you, luggage in tow. 

“What?” you pull out your phone, it’s already 4PM and it’s pitch dark outside. 

The snow is beating down as you two speed walk out of the hangar, reaching a nearly vacant parking lot save for a pure white minivan. You barely notice the vehicle with all the snow, blending in perfectly as wave after wave of ice beats down on it. The pops of rust by the tires, gaudy orange stripes is the only thing you can focus on as you try to make it to the car as fast as possible. 

“Get in and start the car,” Jungkook practically shoves the keys in your hands, gesturing for you to take the passenger seat. 

When you enter his car, you’re hit with a scent scarily identical to the one in Jungkook’s luggage. You nearly gag when you inhale too much, and your eyes flicker over to the lemon air freshener attached to the exhaust, trying its best to mask the smell. You vaguely remember all the warning stories your parents told you as a kid—never enter the white van. 

Ohmygod, you’re in a white van and all of Jungkook’s drugs are in the back. 

You shake your head, willing the car to start as you arch your back over the console to start it up. You’ve been around your fiancé’s parents too long, letting them fill your head with judgemental gab and crazy assumptions only rich people have about people lesser than them. 

Once the car spurs to life, soft holiday music plays from a pop station. The front window of the car is absolutely covered in snow, you can’t even budge the windshield wipers to scrape the layer of ice off. 

Suddenly, a blanket of ice slides off the window, swept to the concrete. You’re met with Jungkook’s toothy smile and horror-esque stare, and you have this jerk reaction to nervously laugh and jump in your seat. Your nails dig into the cheap fabric of your seat as Jungkook’s scary expression melts into a more softened one, as if happy to have gotten you to laugh in such sucky times. Jungkook continues to brush your windows, meticulously making sure no ice can cause any damage as you two go into the night. 

“Alright, let’s get this show on the road!” Jungkook whips the door open, throwing the snow brush at the space between your feet. 

As soon as he shuts the door, your stomachs growl simultaneously. 

The two of you break into a quick laugh, giggles that overlap the twinkly holiday chimes and the packed snow crunching under Jungkook’s boots. 

“After McDonalds,” Jungkook declares, setting up the GPS for a quick pitstop to the nearest fast food joint. 

Ten minutes into the drive, you pull into a generic food joint, too starved to find gourmet McDonalds. You make it a point to flick your card and lean over his body to meet the cashier, telling him you’re spotting the meal. Jungkook doesn’t complain, and tells the cashier to add in a vanilla sundae for good measure. 

Color yourself impressed, but you can’t help but gawk as Jungkook expertly sets up his food on the dashboard like a five-star meal, with fries in the cupholder and a burger unwrapped perfectly to catch any spills and to keep his fingers from getting greased up. For such a terrible snowstorm, he pulls out of the joint gracefully, a brief intermission in your long journey. 

“So, is my fiancé’s place far from where you need to be?” 

Jungkook shrugs, a stray fry hanging from his mouth. “It’s not far, not close either. I don’t mind, I like driving.” 

“Do you drive around a lot?” 

“Yeah, for work. It’s a little annoying that I have to spend Christmas alone, but it is what it is.” 

Pausing on your speculation, you take a big bite of your burger. You were hoping that your conversation would spur on a little more detail about his drug-esque job. However, all you start to feel is the heaviness of your fast food meal, stemming from your chest and filling your grease-filled stomach. 

“You’re spending Christmas alone?” you say, and you don’t mean to sound so sad saying it, but the thought of him being alone tonight makes you feel pinched with pain. 

“I can practically feel your puppy-eyes,” Jungkook shakes his head, not even needing to look at you as he focuses on the road. “I’m fine, don’t you worry.” 

“Do you wanna come to the party?” you offer, trying to sound as neutral as possible as you throw the suggestion on the dash.

“Not my thing,” Jungkook scrunches his nose, “with my line of work, I prefer to lay low.” 

Trying not to feel a hurt by the sudden (but expected) rejection, you practically eat your burger whole, eyes glaring on the road. You surmise it’s a valid excuse, drug dealers aren’t exactly one for highly-populated areas and with your fiancé’s reputation, you’re sure his parents would smell Jungkook’s reputation in a micro-minute. 

The drive isn’t anything special. You’re sure if it were spring, the foliage would be pretty and the sun would be setting into melty orange hues by now. It’s all black and white, boring shades that are aggressively pelting at the van and hindering your evening. 

“So, what other character traits do you have?” Jungkook cuts through your semi-brooding, as easily as one slices through butter, “other than the obvious that you’re engaged, and that you’re getting married. And oh yeah, you have a fiancé!” 

You scoff at his cheesy joke, folding your arms together. “I like spending time with my family. Watching movies under a weighted blanket. Plants.” 

His stare dips away from the road for a fraction, enough for you to catch that he’s rolling his eyes, “Fascinating. Not a plant person myself. I like those cute little succulents though. Had a bunch of those in college.” 

“I am also a ramen connoisseur,” you say pointedly, turning up your nose. 

“Ah, are you?” you smile a little when you see Jungkook’s eyes light up at the mention of food, “what’s the criteria for good ramen?” 

“Deep, creamy broth. Also, the egg. Gotta look like a custard-y, eggy sunset. It’s just,” you smack your lips together, mimicking a chef’s kiss, “perfect.” 

He chuckles, and goes on to tell you a story about a ramen shop he’s visited on his travels. It’s one he declares that you need to visit, one he still dreams about often. It takes a ferry and it’s a bit of a trek, but he says it’s worth it, and the eggs are as custard-y and sunset-y as you’d like. 

It’s between pockets of his story and pulling yourself out of this little bubble of a van you realize:  are you flirting with Jungkook? 

The longer this trip goes, the more your stares linger. They linger like the snow that sticks to the ground, unable to do nothing but cling. Layer after layer of confusing feelings, building up to a blizzard that you’re unable to quell. 

“So, your family’s also going to be at your fiancé’s party?” Jungkook asks, poking at yet another one of your personal facets. He’s being blatantly nosy, yet neither of you seem to mind. 

“Oh, no,” you shove your hands in your pockets, “they wanted to stay back in our hometown with the extended family. Y’know, the older members can’t really travel as much as they used to.” 

“Ah, so you’re splitting up your time,” Jungkook drums his hands on the wheel, eyes drooped slightly as he continues along the monotonous road, “your fiancé couldn’t make it?” 

“Couldn’t,” you reply lightly, “just, y’know, work.” 

“Been there, done that,” Jungkook replies, “I’m sure he missed out though. What’s your family like? Are they the type to bake cookies until 3 A.M.? Oh, or do they get wine drunk and talk shit about their annoying cousins—” 

“Jungkook,” the words fly out of your mouth before you can even think, “I’m engaged.” 

The weight of your words holds differently now. A whole day has passed with this man, and you’ve developed an attachment that simultaneously scares and thrills you. Not an hour goes by that you have to think to yourself that you’re taken, to the point that you can’t even tell what’s in your head and what’s being spoken out in the air. 

Instead of a snippy comment, a snarky retort of, “I know, I know!” like you anticipate, Jungkook stops the car. 

There’s no human trace for miles, so it doesn’t scare you when he slows down and pulls off to the side. He gears the car into park, roughly pulling the handle. He lays his arm over the steering wheel, turning his body so he can face you fully. The heat in the car suddenly feels too cloying, and you shrink in the seat as he leans in on you. 

“What is that supposed to mean?” he asks, and from the looks of it, he’s genuinely hurt. 

“I—Jungkook,” you plant your feet on the ground, trying to find some power in this situation, “I mean I, we—you just can’t keep doing this.” 

“Do you feel like I’m trying to steal you away? Or, seduce you or something?” Jungkook is starting to talk himself into a stupor, eyes flickering from the window, to you, to behind you, and back to you. It’s almost jarring, seeing how self-conscious he starts to get without the presence of an audience. Gone is the smooth talker that you met at the terminal, willing to haggle it all for your cash. “Are you uncomfortable? Is it weird I have a crush on you?” 

“Wait, you have a crush on me?” 

He reels back, nearly pressing his head against the window. Jungkook runs a hand through his hair, exhaling deep from his lungs. “Adults still get crushes, y’know.” 

“Yeah, but not to people you met eight hours ago.” 

Jungkook arches a brow, “People fall for people in the most unlikely of ways.” 

That singular statement hits you, hard. 

Jungkook looks like he wants to get out of the van. He seems stuffy, and he unzips his coat and shoves it under his legs. 

“You’re cute,” he echoes the statement like he can’t believe that in a short amount of time, he’s attached to you, “you seem to have good taste, you love family, and your personality isn’t half bad,” the last bit is meant to be teasing, a lighthearted way to end his bout of emotion, but it only makes you ache further, “And it makes me upset knowing that you have to keep convincing yourself that you’re in a relationship that isn’t as fulfilling as you hope. This whole drive, you’ve been anxious about going to his parents, worrying that you’re not going to make it on time instead of relaxing with your family. Where you actually want to be.” 

“I also want to be with Jimin,” you say weakly, a half-hearted attempt to defend yourself. 

You never mentioned your fiancé’s name until this point. It makes Jungkook stiffen a little, finally putting a name to the man that’s supposed to have your heart. It makes the relationship concrete, palpable. 

“I’m sure you do,” Jungkook smacks his lips, evidently sealing the conversation to suffocate under the snow. 

Jungkook puts the car into drive, sliding back into your current route. 

“And to answer your question, Jungkook. No, you having a crush on me is not weird,” and smaller, quieter, you reply, “because it’s weird that I might have a crush on you, too.”

You know that Jungkook catches your statement, because he cranks the volume of the radio harder, effectively shutting you out.  

The first thing Jungkook says when you finally reach the Park’s house is: “Wow.” 

His van looks completely out of place, parked on the side as limos and Escalades drop off more and more people into the large estate. It’s pouring with elegant piano music, and the large window in the middle of their home reveals a century-old chandelier, crystals beaming and winking against the hundreds of guests that lie underneath. 

The rest of the way driving was almost painfully fast. After that awkward wave of emotion, neither of you said anything. Well, you didn’t at least. Jungkook attempted to clear the air by singing along to the Christmas songs on the radio, but it only further attracted you because to your chagrin—Jungkook’s a pretty good singer. 

The estate isn’t in Seoul persay, it’s a sizable plot of land that definitely comes from old money. It’s decked up like the North Pole, lit up and tiny crystal lines dotting the expanse of the rooftops. The snow certainly adds to it, and many guests are outside taking pictures of the picture-perfect holiday show. The blizzard has finally subsided, leaving a clean blanket of snow across their yard.

You scoff to yourself. What they find to be a Christmas miracle only derailed yours. 

Jungkook stares at you while you send a quick text to Jimin. You tell him he needs to come fast, because you don’t want his parents to see you all sweaty and dressed like you’ve been traveling for hours. 

“Oh, uh,” you finally take a look at him, and you immediately regret it because you’re getting sucked into his gaze, “I think you put my bag in the trunk?” 

“Right,” he shakes his head, “follow me.” 

He tilts his head down when he’s outside, as if the snow’s going to start back up and drown him. Your thumb scratches the ring on your finger as you hop out of the van, effectively popping the bubble the two of you have been sealed in for the better half of the evening. Is this going to be it? Is the last you’ll see of Jeon Jungkook? 

All those thoughts evaporate when Jungkook opens the trunk. 

There’s no drugs. 

In fact, you don’t even know what to think. The van is absolutely filled, wall-to-wall art supplies and canvas carefully lined up like Tetris blocks to avoid damage. The floor of the van seems to receive the brunt of the messes, and you catch recent paint stains and spray cans stacked to the side. It explains the smell. 

There’s some clear cases in a corner, protecting completed prints that are already framed. Your eyes cling to a vibrant hyacinth, coral and satin blue petals bunching in the middle of a black background. It’s absolutely gorgeous, if it wasn’t for all the paint lying around, you’d think it’s real. 

Jungkook’s an artist. 

“Holy shit, I thought you were a drug dealer,” you blurt, and you want to smack yourself in the face. 

 “Excuse me?” Jungkook jerks his head towards you, “did you think I was a drug dealer this whole time?” 

“N-no,” you frown petulantly, letting Jungkook loop your arms through the straps of your backpack. “Maybe. You were very shady.” 

He laughs, a genuine laugh. It confuses you, the way he tucks his hands in his pockets and bends his back over to look up at you through his dark lashes. It’s like nothing’s wrong, like he’s trying to erase the past eight hours and leave with no qualms. You don’t know if that comforts you or terrifies you. 

“So, you were willing to let a potentially dangerous man be your travel partner for eight hours so you can make it to your fiancé’s party?” Jungkook’s eyes flicker over to the front door, “you must really love him.” 

“I do,” you say the phrase like it’s second nature. Rehearsed. Practiced. 

“Merry Christmas,” Jungkook pulls out his hand, and you don’t hesitate to grasp it. 

Liquid heat sparks through your skin, one that tingles from where his large palm encases yours, all the way to your heart. 

“Merry Christmas,” you echo, and your feet feel like lead as you back away from him. 

Jungkook waits until you go inside the house, even though the valet is side eyeing him and mentally telling him to leave already. Turning your back to him is rough, like you’re without snowshoes and you’re trudging through snow. 

The goodbye feels rushed. Your heart is cold and heavy. Unfortunately, by the time you realize you haven’t paid Jungkook for his bus ticket and the ride, it’s too late. Jimin has already pulled you in his awaiting arms, and Jungkook has peeled out of the driveway. 

“You look awful,” Jimin coddles you, dusting the invisible dirt off your jacket. You know Jimin means well by the statement, but you can’t help but feel a little unsupported by his words. You did all you could to make it to Jimin in time for this party full of faceless, nameless people. And yet, Jimin inadvertently manages to put you down for finally making it. 

The hallway is relatively empty, save for one staff member who cleans the wet linoleum floors whenever someone with snow steps in. You can easily make out where the heart of the party is, the tinkly holiday music playing from the speakers, along with all the bodies huddled by the extra large Christmas tree that is brimming with presents. 

You do feel like a wet noodle, in comparison to Jimin and Namjoon’s complementary pinstripe suits. Jimin’s deep burgundy suit pops in the endless hallway of marble and light wood as he quickly leads you upstairs to a spare room for you to change. Namjoon’s more muted grey still looks stunning on him, cutting his tall figure nicely. You think it’s cute that Jimin made an effort to match with his assistant, not making him feel out of place in this big party. 

“I hope you don’t mind,” Namjoon interjects softly, gesturing to the garment bag hanging on the boudoir, “I picked out your dress.” 

“I’m sure whatever you bought is beautiful,” you assure softly, stepping fully into the room. It’s an extra bedroom, you’re assuming it might be yours. 

“We’ll give you some time to freshen up and get ready,” Jimin squeezes your arm, a touch you can barely feel due to the puffiness of your down jacket. It’s just an awkward escape of air to you, a sssttt that you catch Namjoon hiding his smile for, “we’ll walk around a bit and bring you some food.” 

“I want cupcakes,” you blurt impulsively, and the two of them laugh on their way out the door. 

Once you’re finally alone, you strip yourself bare. Jacket, shirt, socks, underwear. You make quick work of taking a hot, damp towel to wash your arms and legs, scrubbing your face of any oil and dirt from the day. You wrap yourself in an indulgent fluffy robe, the plush material comforting you as you flop on the bed. 

It’s been a day. 

You take a five minute cat nap, the weight of the day taking its toll on you. When you finally flutter your eyes open however, you see him. 

It’s not exactly him, it’s his art. It’s mounted right atop the headboard, a large blown up painting of a tiger lily. The orange and gold flecks flicker and go perfectly with the decor of the room. The piece is longing, aching for you to go back to two hours ago when you could’ve phrased your words better, balm the situation into something to salvage. This must be a sign, you think. Upon closer look, you see the signature Jeon JK etched in silver in the corner. Who knew the Parks were buying Jeon Jungkook’s work, the world is smaller than you’d originally thought. 

It ignites you. You rip the zipper of the garment bag, pulling on the slinky glittery gold dress Namjoon picked out for you. It’s gorgeous, and you don’t know how he managed to find your proportions, but you figure an assistant of his caliber has access to many things. You don’t have much time, so you slap on some light makeup and swipe some highlights across your eyes. By the time Jimin returns, you’re pulling your hair up and out of your face. 

Jimin walks to the bed with a pretty red velvet cupcake, “You look beautiful,” he says immediately, and you follow to sit with him at the foot of the bed. 

You don’t hesitate to grab the cupcake from his tea plate, nearly shoving it in your mouth. You definitely need a rush, something to curb you over for the plans you have tonight. “Sugar sugar,” you chant like a mantra, and you don’t care that your lipgloss is smudged and crumbs cling to your cheeks. 

Jimin just rubs circles onto your thigh, letting you eat and relax. He knows you’re not a fan of these kinds of parties, preferring to wallflower it, preferably at  a wall closest to the buffet. His touch is comforting, and you chew slower in order to prolong the inevitable. It takes a beat for you to finish your cupcake. 

“I need to talk to you,” the two of you blurt at the same time, and you point and giggle at each other like you’re still five year olds tinkering in the sandbox. 

Jimin pouts, “Can I go first? Mine’s kind of important.” 

“Mine’s also really important,” you don’t mean to invalidate Jimin, but you really need to get this out. “I might explode if I don’t say this now.” 

The blonde scrunches his nose, obviously weak to your unusual distress, “I guess I wouldn’t want that.” 

You clutch his hand, the hand that holds the plain wedding band he picked out for himself two years ago. Your eyes flicker to how your ring kisses his, “Jimin. I love you, like really love you. I can’t imagine my life without you, you’ve been my best friend since we could crawl. But as I traveled down here, I realized that even though I love you, I think I’m not in love,” you wince at how cheesy that sounds, “I don’t want you to feel like you’re not good enough, but the whole trip down here made me realize I don’t think I can commit to this.” 

“Oh, thank fuck,” you gasp, watching relief wash over Jimin’s features. You’re not even done with your whole spiel and he’s already unbuttoning his blouse, “this makes what I’m about to say a whole lot easier.” 

“Jimin,” you trail off, squeezing his palm, “what do you mean?” 

“I mean, I think I’m in love.” 

Your jaw slackens slightly, seeing the sweat that lines Jimin’s slicked back hair. He must’ve been thinking about this all night, waiting for you to tell you this. Your chest aches, weighing in on all the sudden facts. “Who is it?” you ask. 

Jimin shrugs, “The man who does my taxes and makes sure I sleep at least seven hours a night.” 

“Namjoon,” you conclude, eyes moving to the sealed door. You think Namjoon is waiting out there right now, silently supporting you two as you go through this. Of course, Jimin’s parents would be livid if anything would tarnish his reputation. A broken engagement would be sticky to cover up, and Jimin falling for his assistant is a headline right for the books. 

“I’m sorry,” Jimin whispers, despite the room being vacant he feels the need to keep his words short, “You came all this way to hear this. But I guess we’re on the same page, huh?” His soft fingers make a beeline for your ring finger, removing the diamond band, “And by the way, I love you too. Which is why we’re going to come clean in the morning and work this out with my parents, together. I’m sorry if you felt obligated to follow me all this time just because our parents did.” 

“Hey, like you said, we’re in this together. Both in and out,” you chastise, pulling your engagement ring from his grasp and holding it to the light. “Can I keep this? Instead of an engagement band, it can be our best friend band. I’ll even get it re-sized so it can go on another finger.” 

Jimin pulls you into his arms, crushing you. The silky material of your dress bunches and rides, but you don’t care. The two of  you can’t help but be a little crybaby-ish about it, feeling much like your younger-selves when you had to pull each other out of trouble. 

The two of you walk out of the bedroom hand-in-hand, and Namjoon is leaning against the banister in the hallway, a soft smile melting on his tanned skin. 

“I’m so happy for you,” you gush, hugging Namjoon tightly. You’ve only known the man for a few months, but you can tell he’s taking care of Jimin and that’s enough for you. 

“I… really thought you’d be more upset.” Namjoon marvels, patting your back. 

Jimin interjects, “I think she’s found someone hotter than me.” 

“Impossible!” 

You could stay at this party, lay low until you and Jimin have to confront his parents in the morning. They suggest to get all the food they need and sneak out to the home theatre. The three of you hustle it down the stairs to another part of the house, in order for you to make your getaway and avoid Jimin’s family. 

“Hey,” you stop in front of another painting, pulling the two men to a stop. Your eyes lock on a framed droopy peony, tipped with pink dye. You realize you can’t stay here, not when someone’s home alone tonight. “Namjoon, I need you to locate someone for me.” 

Jungkook does not expect to see you at his front door. 

You’re stunning, and look as breathless as he feels. The liquid champagne number that hugs your frame does things to him, and he’s strangely attracted to the fact that you paired this expensive dress with your snow-drenched trainers. 

You showing up at the wee hours of the morning was the last thing Jungkook thought would happen. It’s nothing short of a holiday event, you look like you’ve just walked out of a gala and then ran a marathon to reach him. 

He thought when he said goodbye, it would be the last time you’d cross paths. At first, he was okay with that. After all, feelings come and go, and spontaneity only works a percentage of the time. Seeing you presently however, throws all those half-hearted concedings out the window. 

“Hi,” you finally say, drinking from the fact that you actually found him. 

“Hey,” Jungkook breathes, “you look, beautiful.” 

“Thanks,” you smile. 

“So, is this about you not paying me back for the ticket?” Jungkook suddenly feels guilty, having dipped out of Jimin’s manor once he saw him appear at the door. It was unrightful jealousy, and because of that he needed to drive away as fast as possible. “Because honestly, it was me messing with you. I really don’t need the money.” 

“I figured, from the fact that I had to take the elevator up to the penthouse of the building.” 

“So then why are you here?” Jungkook wobbles on the balls of his feet, unsure of what to do with himself. 

“My ex-fiancé is in love with someone else,” you lay your cards out just like that, and Jungkook’s unprepared to deal.  

“Holy shit, I’m so sorry—” 

“Let me finish,” you cut in gently, “my ex-fiancé is in love with someone else, and that’s okay. We’ve been best friends since we were little, and we want nothing but happiness for each other. And for me? Happiness is right in front of me.” 

You bite your lip, and Jungkook fights down the urge to run up and pull you into his arms. You must be so cold, running out without a jacket and rushing to his home. However, he lets you finish, and he holds himself down by clutching the door frame as casually as possible. 

“I also have a big, fat crush on you,” you say boldly, “and I had to tell you as soon as I could. It took a twenty-minute phone call and some serious leverage from Jimin’s company to figure out where you lived. That receptionist is definitely not letting me use my frequent flyer miles next flight.” 

“You harassed an airport receptionist just for me?” he smiles wanly, placing a hand on his chest, “I’m touched.” 

“You make me excited to try new things, to be spontaneous and do things for myself,” with every statement you take a step further, and soon enough you’re in his dimly lit apartment. The plush couch in his living room looks awfully warm and comfy, and the light music that plays from his speakers is soft and soothing. “So, let’s spend the holidays together and see where this goes. And go to your art gallery tomorrow, because I did research you on the drive and found out you had to rush here because of a big show.” 

“So you’re actually a stalker?” Jungkook teases, tugging you over to the couch. 

He takes the lead, plopping himself on the couch first and inviting you to sit next to him. You take a detour and plant your body atop of him, and with an ‘oof’ the two of you are sinking. 

“A stalker and a potential drug dealer does sound like a promising pair,” Jungkook jests, his hand palming the silky material of your ruched up ball gown. 

“I’m sorry,” you pout, wrapping your fingers around the long tresses of his hair, “can you please stop bringing that up? It was judgemental of me.” 

“I like when you’re judgemental,” he pokes your puppy-faced cheeks, ruddied with embarrassment. “I like picking fights with you and getting you all riled up.” 

“Will you rile me up now?” 

Sexy, he thinks. He figures a vixen has been hidden under you, one suppressed by a complicated engagement and many other factors he’d love to learn about in the near future. The situation at hand however, is far more pressing. Your body is finally warming up, and Jungkook tries to ignore the weight your body is causing, re-igniting an ache he felt hours ago when you two were squished against each other in the coach bus.

“I’m going to kiss you now,” you declare, and you look a little frustrated that Jungkook is taking so long to process this information, “and I hope I take your breath away.” 

You taste like sugar and the softness that comes with the holidays. It’s tender and oh-so comforting, and Jungkook can’t help but squeeze your hips closer as your lips brush fervently against his. The feeling is both new and old, and Jungkook figures you’ve finally uncoiled a flame that you can no longer quell. 

Soon enough your kisses turn hungry, and Jungkook has to remind himself that you two have only known each other for a total of twelve hours, and he isn’t sure of what’s appropriate to jump to due to the speed of your relationship. Once he feels the first roll of your hips, a liquid heat that Jungkook can’t help but return back, he pulls away from your soft lips. Not too far, but a few centimeters apart so that Jungkook and you can catch your breath. 

“We should take this slow,” he starts, trying to make a reasonable impression now that you’re a guest at his home and finally settled from their long trip. “I really, really want to get to know you. And you’re so beautiful and I really do want to have sex but—” 

“Jungkook, I have not had sex with someone in two years,” you speak with a depraved tone, as if it’s been centuries since you’ve been touched. He can’t help but throw his head back and laugh, “a night full of sex sounds like the best last-minute present ever.” 

You bring his hand over to your core, the shiny glassy material of your gown doing nothing to hide the glimpses of pleasure you’re minutes away from experiencing. You whine desperately at the thought, and Jungkook’s a goner. 

“Well, I guess I’m about to pull a Christmas miracle,” he murmurs against your lips, ready to work his magic. 

[dinonetwork]

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- TV release schedule : JTBC (Korea) First airing on Mon. August 30, 2021, 23:40(KST) : Mon. August 30, 2021 ~ Mon. September 27, 2021, except for the Chuseok holidays. A total of 4 episodes > Every Monday at 23:40, approx. 60 minutes each. ※Airing schedules are subject to change due to the circumstances of the broadcasting company. ※ One TV airing contains 2 VOD episodes highlights.

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[Announcement] “In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver.” paid-content user guide

Hello from SEVENTEEN Weverse.

In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. is released on SEVENTEEN Weverse.

The video will be released on Sun. August 29, 2021, 22:00(KST), and the pre-order is only available on Weverse Shop from Tue. August 17, 11:00(KST).

Please read down below for further information.

[In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. user guide]

*pre-order (KST) - Period: Tue. August 17, 11:00, 2021 to Sun. August 29, 21:59, 2021(KST) - How to purchase: go to Weverse Shop ※ After the pre-order ends, you can purchase the content on Weverse and Weverse Shop. - Provided subtitles: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese

*Paid content details - Weverse :Sun. August 29, 2021 ~ Tue. October 12, 2021. A total of 16 episodes (original + behind the scenes footage) >Original: Sun. August 29, 2021 ~ Tue. September 28, 2021. Released every Sunday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST), except for the Chuseok holidays. (Approx 60 minutes, a total of 8 episodes.) >Behind: Sun. October 3, 2021~ Tue. October 12, 2021. Released every Sunday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). (Approx 10 minutes, a total of 8 episodes and two episodes will be released at the same time.) ※The playback time may differ per episodes. ※Release schedules are subject to change.

- TV release schedule : JTBC (Korea) First airing on Mon. August 30, 2021, 23:40(KST) : Mon. August 30, 2021 ~ Mon. September 27, 2021, except for the Chuseok holidays. A total of 4 episodes > Every Monday at 23:40, approx. 60 minutes each. ※Airing schedules are subject to change due to the circumstances of the broadcasting company. ※ One TV airing contains 2 VOD episodes highlights.

* How to watch the video content - Weverse : Run the Weverse App → SEVENTEEN community → Media tab → category In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. → click SVT In the SOOP video content - The content can be watched on mobile devices, PC webpage (https://weverse.io) and Smart TV app (those platforms providing Weverse TV app) * Definition - you can choose between [720p HD] and [1080p FHD] on the media play window.  

[In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. special gift application] *Application schedule (based on KST) - Application period: Tue. August 17, 2021, 11:00~ Sun. August 29, 2021, 21:59 -Shipping: Starts on Wed. September 15, 2021 (international shipping available.)

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*Special gifts you can apply for - Photocard set (1) per members (a total of 13 kinds) & 1 photocard case set.

[Please note when applying for a special gift] 1) You can apply 1 per one account. 2) The special gift is provided to those who purchased ‘In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver.’ VOD on Weverse Shop during the pre-order period and those who paid for the shipping fee of the special gift. 3) You can cancel your application by Sun. August 29, 21:59. You can cancel your purchase of ‘In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver.’ VOD only when you cancel the special gift application. 4) Please note that you cannot cancel the application once the special gift is delivered. 5)Shipping to some countries and regions may be impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information regarding the delay & countries and regions unable to receive the merch, please refer to the Weverse Shop announcement.  

[VOD purchase and refund] 1) You can make a payment only with the payment method that Weverse and Weverse Shop support. 2) You can make a refund within seven days of your purchase if you haven’t seen the content. Go to Customer Service.

Weverse: More → Settings → Customer Service → leave a request

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3) If you have purchased the content on Weverse Apple iOS, the refund is unavailable due to the Apple Appstore policy. Please go to https://support.apple.com/ko-kr/HT204084 for further information.

[Please Note] 1) Illegal distribution of content, piracy, and unauthorized processing of the content amount to infringement of copyright. 2) Please test your device with a teaser video before you make a purchase. 3) If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, it may be counted towards your data plan.     4) Paid content can be played on either PC or on a mobile device. The content can be played on one Smart TV and on either PC or on a mobile device simultaneously. The content can be played on only one Smart TV regardless of the manufacturer. 5) Please note that your purchased content cannot be redeemed when you withdraw from Weverse.

If you have further questions, please contact Customer Service (Weverse or Weverse Shop).

Thank you for your attention.

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[Announcement] “In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver.” paid-content user guide

Hello from SEVENTEEN Weverse.

In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. is released on SEVENTEEN Weverse.

The video will be released on Sun. August 29, 2021, 22:00(KST), and the pre-order is only available on Weverse Shop from Tue. August 17, 11:00(KST).

Please read down below for further information.

[In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. user guide]

*pre-order (KST) - Period: Tue. August 17, 11:00, 2021 to Sun. August 29, 21:59, 2021(KST) - How to purchase: go to Weverse Shop ※ After the pre-order ends, you can purchase the content on Weverse and Weverse Shop. - Provided subtitles: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese

*Paid content details - Weverse :Sun. August 29, 2021 ~ Tue. October 12, 2021. A total of 16 episodes (original + behind the scenes footage) >Original: Sun. August 29, 2021 ~ Tue. September 28, 2021. Released every Sunday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST), except for the Chuseok holidays. (Approx 60 minutes, a total of 8 episodes.) >Behind: Sun. October 3, 2021~ Tue. October 12, 2021. Released every Sunday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). (Approx 10 minutes, a total of 8 episodes and two episodes will be released at the same time.) ※The playback time may differ per episodes. ※Release schedules are subject to change.

- TV release schedule : JTBC (Korea) First airing on Mon. August 30, 2021, 23:40(KST) : Mon. August 30, 2021 ~ Mon. September 27, 2021, except for the Chuseok holidays. A total of 4 episodes > Every Monday at 23:40, approx. 60 minutes each. ※Airing schedules are subject to change due to the circumstances of the broadcasting company. ※ One TV airing contains 2 VOD episodes highlights.

* How to watch the video content - Weverse : Run the Weverse App → SEVENTEEN community → Media tab → category In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. → click SVT In the SOOP video content - The content can be watched on mobile devices, PC webpage (https://weverse.io) and Smart TV app (those platforms providing Weverse TV app) * Definition - you can choose between [720p HD] and [1080p FHD] on the media play window.  

[In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver. special gift application] *Application schedule (based on KST) - Application period: Tue. August 17, 2021, 11:00~ Sun. August 29, 2021, 21:59 -Shipping: Starts on Wed. September 15, 2021 (international shipping available.)

*Who can apply for the special gift? - Those who purchased ‘In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver.’ VOD on Weverse Shop during the pre-order period and those who paid for the shipping fee of the special gift.

*Special gifts you can apply for - Photocard set (1) per members (a total of 13 kinds) & 1 photocard case set.

[Please note when applying for a special gift] 1) You can apply 1 per one account. 2) The special gift is provided to those who purchased ‘In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver.’ VOD on Weverse Shop during the pre-order period and those who paid for the shipping fee of the special gift. 3) You can cancel your application by Sun. August 29, 21:59. You can cancel your purchase of ‘In the SOOP SEVENTEEN ver.’ VOD only when you cancel the special gift application. 4) Please note that you cannot cancel the application once the special gift is delivered. 5)Shipping to some countries and regions may be impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information regarding the delay & countries and regions unable to receive the merch, please refer to the Weverse Shop announcement.  

[VOD purchase and refund] 1) You can make a payment only with the payment method that Weverse and Weverse Shop support. 2) You can make a refund within seven days of your purchase if you haven’t seen the content. Go to Customer Service.

Weverse: More → Settings → Customer Service → leave a request

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3) If you have purchased the content on Weverse Apple iOS, the refund is unavailable due to the Apple Appstore policy. Please go to https://support.apple.com/ko-kr/HT204084 for further information.

[Please Note] 1) Illegal distribution of content, piracy, and unauthorized processing of the content amount to infringement of copyright. 2) Please test your device with a teaser video before you make a purchase. 3) If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, it may be counted towards your data plan.     4) Paid content can be played on either PC or on a mobile device. The content can be played on one Smart TV and on either PC or on a mobile device simultaneously. The content can be played on only one Smart TV regardless of the manufacturer. 5) Please note that your purchased content cannot be redeemed when you withdraw from Weverse.

If you have further questions, please contact Customer Service (Weverse or Weverse Shop).

Thank you for your attention.

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Like Oh 2.0 - Change of Plans

Previous Chapter: #HITTHEGYEOMSDAY Word Count: 2,809 Summary: The sisters find out they’re not going back home and are staying in Seoul for the Christmas holidays.

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i think that i’m getting close to the end that i’m able to revise this a whole lot faster because i wanna complete it asap haha but yeah, it’s now christmas time and getting closer to the end of the year and new year. so just a few more and this will end soon here! but yeah, happy reading and kthxbai, Admin Lia~

Melanie entered Serena's room at five in the morning. "Hey." She turned on the lights, but didn't see her sister. "Where she go?" She noticed her sister's things still left on the dresser before shutting off the light, closing the door, and walking towards the living room. "Serena?" There was no response once the younger woman scanned the area as well. "Serena?" Melanie called her sister's name one more time just as she let out a groan. "She better not be in her stupid little secret hideout." Melanie made her way towards the closet and stepped inside to make her way into 503 from 501 through the secret entry way.

Serena told Melanie about the other apartment several days after her birthday when she was talking about Mark like usual. It just slipped and Melanie wasn't mad or anything that Mark had found out first. Or that the two hung out more than she and he ever would. Melanie was upset that Serena hadn't told her about it in the first place After that Serena got another copy of the key made in case her sister wanted to spend time in the smaller apartment if she didn't want to travel through the closet. So far, it's been okay as Melanie's been hanging out in the bigger one and Serena has been in the smaller one as of late.

Melanie called out for her sister once she was inside 503. "Serena!" She yelled out loud enough for Serena to hear as the older woman stirred atop from her sleeping area, but went back to bed thinking it was just something in her dreams. "Serena." It came again and Serena knew that it wasn't a dream. "What?" Serena asked as she opened her eyes while sitting up and slowly made her way to the railing to look below. "What do you want?" Serena glared while letting out a yawn. "There's a change of plans." Melanie said as she climbed the stairs and sat at the top step. "We're not going back home."

"Why?" Serena asked as she ran a hand through her hair. "Remember how I told you that the flight got switched last minute last night." "Yeah." "I went to go and check us in for it, but it got switched to another gate. Then that flight got delayed and now it got cancelled." "That's so fucking dumb. So what are you gonna do?" "Just waiting for the airlines to refund me. The next flight back home has two connecting flights, but doesn't leave until later tonight." "So?" "I also have to reconnect us, but there's like a six hour layover before take off." "That's so freaking dumb." Serena groaned as she lied back down. "You could've just let me sleep in."

"Because I don't want you yelling at me for not waking your ass up, that's why." Melanie countered as she moved from the top step and lied down at the other side of the bed. "I guess we won't be home for the holidays." Serena muttered with eyes closed as Melanie agreed. "Yeah. The boys will be so disappointed." "It's okay. They have their own ladies to celebrate it with, except James." "You do remember that you and James still have that snowman contest to finish right from last year?" Melanie looked at her sister as Serena opened her eyes to turned her gaze onto her sister as well. "Ugh, I do. Oh well, I guess this year we just won't do it."

Melanie then looked up at the ceiling with a thoughtful expression. "This will be our first Christmas in Seoul." Serena did the same thing. "Yeah. This will be our first Christmas here and not back at home. Sounds kinda sad." "That's just you." Melanie laughed as Serena rolled her eyes, but knew it was the truth. "Whatever." She turned onto her side away from Melanie and closed her eyes. "I'm going back to bed. There's another blanket in the closet if you're going to sleep here." "Yeah, too lazy to go back to the other apartment." Melanie grabbed the extra blanket and soon fell asleep with Serena joining her a second later.

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It was two in the afternoon when Melanie decided to go Christmas decorations shopping now that she and Serena weren't going home. Melanie let Serena sleep in as she borrowed Serena's card again for miscellaneous usage and this shopping trip was for miscellaneous items. While driving around town to shop for specific items she made a stop at a Dunkin' Donuts close to home as she wanted something warm to drink and buy donuts for her and Serena. Melanie wasn't aware which Dunkin' Donuts she had went to causing her to bump into GOT7's leader at the same time when she got her order.

"Whoa, my bad. I'm sorry. Oh, hey noona." Jaebeom greeted with a small smile gracing his lips as he was carrying two drink carriers when he and Melanie slightly bumped into one another when she had turned around from grabbing a few napkins. "Oh, um, hi?" Melanie let out like a question as she didn't recognized the person due to them being covered up cozily. "Do I know you?" She asked a second later when she still couldn't figure out who it was. Jaebeom laughed softly as he leaned forward to whisper for her to only hear in English. "It's me, Jeffrey."

"Hey." Melanie greeted back in English with more enthusiasm as she stared at the idol's get-up better and switched back to Korean. "I can see it now." She smiled a bit embarrassed at not recognizing him nor his voice off the bat. "Sorry about running into you." "Oh, no, don't be sorry, noona. It's all good. I wasn't looking either." He cast her a reassuring smile, but she didn't see it due to the scarf obscuring it from view. "Anyways, what are you doing on this side of town?" Jaebeom asked Melanie as the duo made their way out of the cafe and began walking across the street towards the JYP building although Melanie still wasn't aware of it.

"I went Christmas shopping earlier and just stopped by the first coffee place I saw on the way back to unnie's place." She explained. "How about you? What are you doing on this side of town?" Melanie asked as the two were now inside the JYP building through the back way as to avoid fans and other people. Jaebeom let out a laugh as Melanie elbowed him. "Why is that funny?" "Did you not see what building we entered?" Melanie actually took in her surroundings, but didn't think much of it as she saw people here and there along with other things. "No." He let out another laugh before telling her. "You're inside JYP Entertainment, noona."

"You're lying." Melanie said as she stopped walking and actually scanned the area. "How?" Jaebeom had stopped walking once she had stopped and pulled down the scarf a bit to reveal the lower part of his face. "When you walked inside with me. You didn't notice?" "No, JB, I didn't. Wahy did you let me come in with you though?" "Because we were talking and I didn't feel like mentioning anything if you weren't going to say something first." Jaebeom explained in an obvious tone as he motioned with his head for her to follow him. "C'mon. The rest of the members and I are down this way."

Melanie followed him with clumsy steps as she wasn't sure if she should or not, but decided why not since she was already here. They climbed the stairs for easier usage to the practice rooms and Melanie entered the room a bit slowly after Jaebeom did. "Ah finally!" Youngjae exclaimed as he ran over to the leader to get his iced americano. "Did you get me my choco shake, hyung?" Yugyeom asked coming from behind Youngjae. "Oh, hey, Chaewon noona." BamBam greeted Melanie upon spotting her standing a few feet behind Jaebeom and he did a double take upon seeing the female in the practice room, but more importantly inside the company as he realized that fact. "Chaewon noona? Why are you here?"

"Uh..." Melanie trailed off as someone interrupted her. "Chaewon noona! Hi!" Jackson grinned as he ran towards her to envelope her into a huge hug and once he let her go he expected to see the other sister, but frowned. "No Jyongri noona?" "Unnie's at home." She answered while Jackson pulled her towards the center of the practice room so that they could sit down along with the others. "How come you're here?" "I wasn't planning on coming, but I bumped into JB and now I'm here." Melanie explained with a little laugh. "I was doing some errands for Christmas next week as unnie and I aren't going home for the holidays."

"Not going home for the holidays. Why, what happened?" Mark asked upon joining the circle as Melanie looked over at him. "It was about our flights. Change of plans, really." She shrugged as she remembered she still held the two box of donuts. "Do you guys want some donuts? It was supposed to be for me and unnie, but I can buy some more later when I leave from here." "Oh, yes, please!" Youngjae exclaimed with a smile while Melanie placed the boxes onto the ground. "Help yourself." She looked about the room and noticed it was different from the one that they usually aired on their YouTube channel.

"What are you guys practicing for?" She asked as Jinyoung answered her while biting into a doughnut. "For the end of the year performances." "Oh, right. I forgot about that. So how is it going?" "Do you wanna see an early sneak peek, noona?" Yugyeom asked as Melanie shook her head with a laugh. "No, it's okay. I can wait until it airs or something like that like the others." Melanie glanced from one to the other. "How long is your break before going back? Also where's your manager and probably dance choreographer or whatever?" "They're also on break." Jaebeom informed her after finishing his doughnut. "They'll be back in twenty."

"Y'know, unnie mentioned this to me the other day, but why is that your manager isn't around y'all when y'all hang out with us?" She asked as the idols shrugged not knowing the answer either. "I guess it's just luck." Jinyoung simpy answered with a smile as Melanie nodded. She felt her phone vibrate and checked it. Serena had messaged her and she went to answer that as the other boys continued to talk and eat the rest of the donuts without her. ~Hey pick up some ice cream and chips on the way home~ Melanie read her sister's message silently before typing back. ~There should be some left over~ Serena replied back quickly. ~I ate it yesterday. Please. I'll make you a large ass bowl of noodles with cheese when you get here~ ~They better be done by the time I get there~ Melanie replied back with a smile.

She put her phone away while standing up as GOT7 watched her. "Well, I'm gonna get going. Unnie wants some snacks and in return she'll make me food." Melanie told them with a smile while pointing at the donuts with several pieces still left. "You guys can finish the rest of that. Unnie doesn't want donuts and neither do I." "Are you leaving now?" BamBam pouted as Melanie nodded. "Yeah, but you guys can go back to rehearsing for the end of the year award shows without me here. That's important. Good luck and hope y'all win some awards!" She was about to turn around when she turned back to face the group again. "How do I get out of here?"

~~~~~~~

The sisters were decorating the fake plastic white tree that Melanie had bought earlier today after they got done eating an hour ago. "Hey, Lani." Serena softly called out as Melanie answered with a hum. "Hmm?" "Would you think it's weird or whatever if the biases that we like are actually not the ones that we actually like, like in person?" Melanie paused in wrapping the silver tinsel around the tree while Serena paused in doing the same thing, but with the gold tinsel in hand. "Why do you ask, Lina?" Melanie asked her sister as the two stared at one another with Serena shrugging. "Just asking."

The duo continued on with finishing the tinsel wrapping on the tree when Serena spoke again with some hestiation as Melanie picked up on it. "What if I told you that I might of have caught real actual feelings for your bias?" "And he's from which group?" Melanie asked although she had a feeling on who her sister was talking about as the same thoughts had filled her mind as well. "The one from GOT7." Serena admitted although she actually hadn't said his name yet, but knew her sister already knew who she was talking about. "And if I did the same for your bias, Rere?" Melanie asked returning the same question towards her sister. "What would you think?"

"Well, to be honest, it is what it is, Mel." Serena said as both sisters looked at one another once they were done with the two tinsel colors. "I'm sorry, but I think I like Mark." Serena confessed with a sheepish laugh as Melanie shot her sister a sheepish smile. "Honestly, don't be. Because I think I like Jaebeom, too." Both sisters let out laughs upon confessing of liking each other's biases. "Since when?" Melanie asked her sister as the two went back to decorating the tree with the glass orb ornaments. "Actually, I'm not sure, but I think I realized it during their fan-sign in Dongdaemun when Jaebeom didn't make me feel anything when we interacted. You?"

"Kinda the same, but I think for sure it hit me when it was on my birthday after we ran off because of the cousins." Melanie said as she paused from that thought. "Which I'm so happy to know that they've finally backed off when they got a reality check. They were stalking this good-looking classmate at Seouldae who turned them in when he realized they bugged his house and picked on his poor sister who was like in middle school because they thought she was his girlfriend. Anyways," She continued back to the conversation about Jaebeom, "I didn't really think I liked him, but I knew my intital feelings for Mark weren't as strong as they were before."

"So what now?" Serena asked with a laugh. "Do we still continued with our biases for GOT7 or move on over to the ones that we actually like now that we've met and hung out with them in real life?" "How about neither? We just switched over to Jinyoung being our bias." Melanie suggested with a laugh as Serena shot her sister a playful glare. "Um, excuse you, no. Jinyoung was my original bias. Why don't you go with Jackson or something." "Psh, yeah right. We can share." "Wait, how about this." Serena shot her sister a sly look. "You stick with GOT7 and I'll go over to PENTAGON." "Stupid." Melanie rolled her eyes upon her sister's words.

"Anyways," Serena spoke after a second as she took a break from decorating the tree and let her sister finished the rest of it, "I don't know what to do since they're idols and that would be crazy to go forward with it. Don't you think?" She said as she sat on the couch. "Um, yeah, you're telling me." Melanie agreed as she put the last candy cane on the tree. "For now, I think we should just keep it to ourselves. It's not like they need to know how we feel. Like you said, Serena." Melanie cast a look at her sister with a shrug. "They're idols and out in the public and we're just, y'know, normal people and their fans." "True. There's still that barrier of reality."

"Mmhmm. Yup there is." Melanie agreed as Serena stood up and stretched her limbs. "Anyhow, I guess we have to buy presents now to put under the tree." "Duh, of course." Melanie deadpanned with a grin as she held up small Christmas lights. "How else am I going to get my gifts if not from the family back home." Serena narrowed her eyes at her sister. "You get plenty of gifts from me throughout the year." "I know, but this is Christmas time. It's totally different." "I hate you." "Sure you do. Anyways, Rere, come help me with this. I think the lights are gonna make it look super pretty at night and can use as the night light instead." "Yeah, yeah, whatever you say, Mel."

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Headlines

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Honduran Police Arrest Journalist Convicted of Defamation (AP) Honduran police broke down the door of a radio station and arrested a journalist known as a strong critic of President Juan Orlando Hernandez who had holed up inside, carrying out an arrest order Thursday against the reporter for a defamation conviction.

U.S. Bringing ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Venezuela: Sanctions Official (Reuters) The United States was bringing “maximum pressure” on the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro, a top U.S. sanctions official said on Friday.

Brazil Ex-President Temer Charged in Graft Case Linked to Meatpacker JBS (Reuters) Former Brazilian President Michel Temer has been formally charged with corruption on allegations of using a middleman to procure a suitcase full of cash from the world’s largest meatpacker, JBS SA, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.

‘Pandemonium’ at airports as Wow Air abruptly shuts down (The Week) Nothing ruins a trip quite like a canceled flight, but how about a canceled airline? Wow Air, the iconic purple-pink Icelandic carrier known for eye-poppingly cheap flights to and around Europe, folded on Thursday, leaving ticket-holding customers stranded at their gates without refunds or, well, flights.

UK’s Brexit options include customs union, no deal and delay (AP) Britain’s Brexit logjam has become a pileup. Lawmakers have voted, and the results are a mess. They don’t want Prime Minister Theresa May’s EU divorce deal, don’t want to leave without a deal, and don’t want any of the other options on offer. The country faces a deadline of April 12 to present the European Union with a new plan or crash out of the bloc.

German Government Extends Ban on Arms Exports to Saudi (AP) The German government has extended a ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia by six months until the end of September, but is making a conditional exception for systems developed jointly with other countries.

Modi launches election campaign (Reuters) India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially launched his party’s general election campaign. “Our vision is of a new India that will be in tune with its glorious past,” Modi said to roars of approval at a rally in India’s most populous state. The general election, the world’s biggest democratic exercise with about 900 million eligible voters, will be held in phases beginning on April 11 and ending on May 19.

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Huawei Defends Security Record as Annual Sales Top $100B (AP) Chinese tech giant Huawei’s deputy chairman defended its commitment to security Friday after a stinging British government report added to Western pressure on the company by accusing it of failing to repair dangerous flaws in its telecom technology.

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korean air cancellation policy

Are changing your plans and need to drop your loading up ticket? Korean Air is dedicated to addressing all its flyer's necessities. This air transporter communicates its responsibility particularly when a flight must be dropped. To fulfil this sort of need, the korean air cancellation policy  has been made. In crisis cases, for example, the pandemic, this arrangement can assist you with repudiating your trip easily. What's more, both non-refundable and refundable flight tickets can be switched with guaranteed benefits. Thus, an exhaustive strategy upholds its flyers with a speedy and basic renouncement process.

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Travel plans may unexpectedly change. To cancel a flight with Korean Air, it's crucial to be aware of their cancellation rules. Korean Air has a comprehensive and adaptable cancellation policy. Familiarizing yourself with the Korean Air Cancellation Policy can help you save time, money, and avoid stress when faced with sudden changes or a change of heart. Understanding the details of the Korean Air Cancellation Policy, such as managing cancellations, fees, refunds, and necessary actions for altering travel plans, can assist you in making informed choices and handling any modifications that may arise.

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What to do for refund from Korean Airlines?

How Do I Get A Refund From Korean Airlines?

If the passenger wants to make changes in their reservation after booking their flight, then a refund policy is a good benefit provided by the airlines to their passengers. The Korean Airlines passenger can also get refund benefits from the Korean Airlines refund system. The passenger needs to cancel the ticket within 24 hours of booking to get the full payment back. After 24 hours, some charges are applicable.

Some passengers don’t know the steps of the refund process, so they need to follow some procedures.

The steps need to follow to get a refund from Korean airlines is:

Go to the official website of Korean Airlines in a preferred web browser.

After the opening of the page, the passenger has to select the option of contacting us.

After this, the passengers need to fill in the details of the last name of the passenger and reference number.

Now, the passenger has to select their flight, go to the bottom of the page, and click to cancel it. Now look for a refund application form.

Lastly, the passenger will have to fill in the required information in a refund application form and click on submit.

After submitting, the passenger will get the confirmation on the registered email id and given phone number.

The passenger will get the refund in the account within seven working days.

If the passenger follows some difficulty in refund from Korean air, they can contact the official representatives of the airlines in any suitable way.

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How Do I Get a Refund from Korean Air

Procedure to Get a Refund from Korean Air? 

Korean Air is undoubtedly the best airline in Korea. There can be a situation where you might be looking for a refund. There can be several reasons for the refund you’re looking for. It could be because of the flight you have cancelled or the flight cancelled by Korean Air. In order to get a refund from Korean air, you need to follow the procedure mentioned below. 

Procedure to Get Cancel Korean Air Flight: 

Go on the official website of Korean Air. 

Search “Korean Air” on any search engine. After that, you’ll be able to find the direct link to the website. Now you need to click on the top link. 

Now on the website, you need to tap on the menu button with three dots. 

In the drop-down menu, you’ll see the option of Purchase & upgrade. Click on that. 

You’ll be directed to a different page. There you would need to mention the booking reference number, your surname. 

Press enter. Once the search is over, then you would need to open your booking.

You’ll find the option of “Flight change or cancellation.” Click on that. 

Now you can make the necessary changes. 

Once you have made the cancellation, then you can claim the refund if your ticket was refundable. To know the conditions regarding the rebate, you would need to go through the information below. 

Refund policy: 

You can make the refund through the Korean air service center, or travel agency, or the branch office, or even on the website. 

You would need to make sure that within 30 days of departure, you have applied for the refund. 

You would need to make sure that you’re carrying these mandatory and even the additional documents: 

Mandatory : 

E-ticket itinerary. 

Photo id of the customer. 

You would need to make sure that you have cancelled the flight 24 hours before the departure time. In that way, you’ll be able to avoid the cancellation fee. 

The other condition to avoid the cancellation fee is that your ticket should have been booked seven days before the departure date. 

How to receive the refund?

In case the ticket was purchased in cash. Then the refund amount is going to be transferred directly to your account. 

If you have purchased a credit card, then your amount will not be refunded in the form of cash. 

Hopefully, your query is solved. So, next time if you think, “How to get a refund from Korean Air?” Then you need to follow the information and the procedure given above. 

Have a nice trip. 

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Au Revoir For Now: The 2021 Edition Of The Paris Airshow Has Been Canceled

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Au Revoir For Now: The 2021 Edition Of The Paris Airshow Has Been Canceled

Large crowds are drawn to the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget every two years. They won’t be on the … [] flight line 2021.

With optimism rising that life could return to normal in the next six months with the widespread distribution of coronavirus vaccines, the cancellation Monday of next summer’s Paris Air Show comes as a dash of cold water.

According to Gilles Fournier, CEO of the Paris Air Show, the decision to cancel the event, which was scheduled for June 21-27, was made based on the risk of the spread of infection of Covid-19 given the large gathering of attendees the Show attracts. The previous Show, held in June 2019, included 316,000 visitors, 2700 journalists, and 2,453 exhibitors from 49 countries according to official GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association) numbers. The next edition will be held in June 2023, at a date yet to be determined.

The decision was made “unanimously” by the Board of Directors of the Paris Air Show and GIFAS despite the event dates being over six months in the future. Show exhibitors are being promised full refund of all fees already paid and the organizers say the event “will take full financial responsibility for this decision.”

That will mean a significant hit to the organization and to the French economy. The biennial show reportedly sees total spending by exhibitors and attendees of $1 billion, including $400 million on building, temporary hires and security alone.

According to GIFAS, 18% of show exhibitors and visitors come from the U.S., participation second only to Europe itself which accounts for 66% of exhibitors/attendees. The show remains an important deal catalyst for aerospace firms. A total of $140 billion in orders were booked during the 2019 event with Boeing BA managing to gain $6.3 billion in orders for its 787 Dreamliner from Korean Air at the show despite grounding of the 737 Max.

A GIFAS spokesman declined to answer whether the organization was pressured by the French government to cancel the event or if its cancelation represents official estimates that Covid-19 will still be widespread in France and Europe by early summer 2021. Forecasts of the likelihood of international travel restrictions being eased and the reluctance of major exhibitors surveyed to participate probably weighed heavily in the decision.

In the Show’s official press release, Gilles Fournier, expressed the organization’s disappointment and resolve to continue the event.

“We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our partners, exhibitors and service providers for the trust they have placed in us. We share their disappointment, as the Paris Air Show continues to be an extremely popular event, even in periods of crisis. The 2023 edition will be larger than ever, and our teams are already working to ensure its success.”

The Paris cancelation joins that of the Saudi International Airshow, scheduled to take place in Riyadh in early 2021. The prospects for other major summer events like the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the UK and Moscow Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS) in Russia may have dimmed with this announcement.

From Aerospace & Defense in Perfectirishgifts

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Korean Air cancels Incheon-Manila flights for 18 days in October

#PHnews: Korean Air cancels Incheon-Manila flights for 18 days in October

MANILA -- South Korea's flag carrier, Korean Air (KE), will not be operating an Incheon-Manila flight for 18 days in October due to the latter's quarantine capacity constraints.

In an advisory posted on its Facebook page on Friday, the carrier said flight KE623 will not be operational on Oct. 1-2, 5, 7-9, 12, 14-16, 19, 21-23, 26, 28-30.

The Manila bound flight will only be mounted on Oct. 3-4, 6, 10-11, 13, 17-18, 20, 24-25, 27, and Oct. 31.

Affected passengers may rebook their tickets with the rebooking fee waived, or reroute within the ticket validity. They may also opt to refund their tickets, with a refund penalty waived.

The Manila International Airport Authority has been allowing 3,000 passengers of inbound international flights daily at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

As for the outbound flight, the carrier said flight KE624 Manila-Incheon would operate daily from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

Meanwhile, KE earlier announced the mounting of special flights from Incheon to Cebu.

Flight KE631 Incheon-Cebu is operating on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and Oct. 31, it said. (PNA) 

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "Korean Air cancels Incheon-Manila flights for 18 days in October." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1116621 (accessed September 26, 2020 at 01:20AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "Korean Air cancels Incheon-Manila flights for 18 days in October." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1116621 (archived).

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How to cancel a Korean Air flight without paying any fee? In case of Korean air cancellation within 24 hours of purchase, the traveller is not bound to pay any cancellation fee and is also eligible to get a full refund. This rule applies to all ticket types and destinations. To get the advantage of free cancellation, a traveller will likewise need to keep a gap between seven days from the date of takeoff when cancelling the ticket.