The stage was left with an overwhelming presence.
The fiery performance just moments ago, executed flawlessly by Yuna and Seram was nothing short of phenomenal. It left the crowd breathless, their hearts pounding with anticipation for what would come next. The energy had reached a fever pitch. The Lunars could barely contain themselves, uneasy, nervous, but most of all, thrilled.
They should be saving their energy for the finale, but with the crowd this hyped, there's no way a single member of LUNAE would hold anything back tonight.
"Mic check."
A low, cool voice echoed across the stadium, sending chills down spines and raising goosebumps across thousands of arms. The venue fell into a sudden hush, but only for a heartbeat.
Because everyone recognized that voice immediately.
It's Im Nari.The main vocalist of the group.
A silhouette appeared on the upper right stage. Behind her stood a majestic red chair, its elegance fitting for a queen. The spotlight began to creep toward her figure, slowly revealing the idol perched regally atop her throne.
And then the light hit her.
The crowd erupted.
Im Nari appeared on the giant screen, her beauty magnified tenfold. A true visual, arguably one of the finest in the company.
She sat with elegance, right leg crossed over her left, her hand resting beneath her chin, head turned just enough to showcase her stunning side profile. Her aura screamed royalty. The Lunars were in awe, and loving every second.
Nari shifted slightly, adjusting her posture. She looked out at the crowd, then rose to her feet with graceful precision. Lifting one hand gently, she extended it toward the audience.
She took a deep breath.Closed her eyes.And waited.
The music began, slow, melodic, laced with raw emotion.
"Loving something is hard…"
Her voice rang out, soft yet powerful. It was an elegant delivery that captured every heart in the room. Her vocals, paired with her visuals, created a deadly combination, one that stunned the audience into emotional submission. The crowd screamed at the top of their lungs, overwhelmed by the beauty before them.
She sang through the first verse and into the second pre-chorus.
And then… silence.
The fans knew what was coming.
This next part—Mirae's part.
They were right.
"Why do we suffer for something we love?"
A new voice echoed through the stadium. Sweet yet haunting. Strong, yet aching.
It's Lee Mirae.
Another spotlight began its search, and then found her.
There she sat, LUNAE's maknae, clad in a striking red outfit, her white-dyed hair glowing under the stage lights. She looked ethereal. Otherworldly. She stood up slowly, eyes fixed ahead, and continued the duet. Nari and Mirae locked eyes across the stage and began walking toward one another with confident strides, still singing in perfect harmony.
The chorus hit.
Together, they traded lines with practiced precision, their voices intertwining in a breathtaking harmony. Behind them, the stage filled with backup dancers, completing the picture. Mirae and Nari stood at the center, spotlighted, strong, united.
The second chorus approached.
And then, as if in perfect secrecy, they all began to move.
The choreography unfolded like a story. Smooth, graceful, flowing like water, a stunning contrast to the fiery stage that came before. Everything was in sync: the dancers, the lights, the music, the screen, the idols. It wasn't just a performance, it was a painting in motion. No words could truly capture the beauty of the moment.
The song they performed was a B-side track, a hidden gem from LUNAE's discography, featuring only Nari and Mirae. It was a song wrapped in metaphor. About love. About friendship. About regret. Its meaning was fluid, open to the listener's heart. And in this realm of emotion, LUNAE thrived.
What set LUNAE apart wasn't just their talent. It was their versatility. They didn't confine themselves to one concept. They conquered every genre they touched, and made it look effortless. A group like this was rare, and the industry couldn't look away.
The final chorus neared.
They exchanged lines one last time, the energy rising higher and higher. Then, those high notes.
Im Nari and Lee Mirae faced one another, eyes shimmering, and belted out a climax that shook the stadium. The crowd exploded. The fans. The idols. Everyone was living in this shared moment of perfection.
As the last note faded, the performance came to an end.
The girls stood still, sweating, breathing heavily, eyes shining. A storm of emotion washed over them. It was euphoria. A dream made real. For a brief moment, their minds drifted back to when they were just trainees, uncertain if they'd ever debut. But now, here they stood, proof that sacrifice and passion could create something unforgettable.
Overwhelmed, Nari and Mirae turned to each other.
Without a word, they embraced.
A natural, instinctive response to everything they were feeling.
"Unnie… I think I'm going to cry," Mirae whispered.
"Then cry, Mirae," Nari replied gently.
Tears streamed down the young idol's face. And no one blamed her. She was still young, but in that moment, anyone would've broken down in her place.
The two turned to the crowd and began to wave. Mirae, still crying, suddenly heard something unexpected
The crowd. The Lunars. Chanting in unison.
"It's okay.""It's okay.""It's okay."
Mirae laughed through her tears and brought the mic to her lips.
"Everyone… thank you!!" she cried out, bowing deeply.
The sweetness of one person had touched the entire group, and the entire stadium.
Tonight's performance was nothing short of majestic. The cute maknae, Mirae, and the stunning visual, Nari. A deadly duo. A magical pairing.
It felt like something straight out of a movie.
But one thing was certain:
Jaeho is considering a new bias.