Suddenly, the camera swung toward a plain wall.
Kim Joon's soft laughter echoed through the microphone.
"Sorry, RAMY," he chuckled. "All my kids have fallen asleep. Let me fix their positions first, then I'll turn the camera back. It doesn't feel right showing half-asleep idols like this."
He laughed again before adding,
"And yes, keep sending your comments. Teahun is reading them while Minjo and I rescue the sleeping ones."
In Busan, Minji blinked at the sudden change.
"Why did he move the camera?" she whispered, glancing at Zoya. "If they show everyone... will it be okay?"
Zoya smiled.
"Look at the comments."
Messages flooded the livestream.
SunnyDay95:"Show us all the sleeping princes! They're so cute! 😍"
KPopQueen88:"Aww... Appa Kim Joon taking care of his kids. 🥹"
StarryNight_KR:"Why'd you move the camera? We want to see Kim Appa carrying around his tiny dead-weight kids. 😂"
MelodyLover:"I thought Yomin almost fell off the sofa. Protect him!"
BlueSky_121:"Appa showing love to all his kids. ❤️"
Teahun read each comment aloud.
His Korean flowed effortlessly, but he stumbled over a few English usernames, making everyone—including the viewers—burst into laughter.
With a grin, he looked toward the hidden camera.
"RAMY won't let Kim Joon hide them," he laughed. "Everyone wants to watch Appa putting his kids to bed."
The camera slowly turned back.
Kim Joon and Minjo were bent over Jinhun, who had completely collapsed into the sofa like an oversized sack of rice.
"Hyung..."
Jinhun only mumbled something unintelligible before sinking even deeper.
Yomin sat beside him, barely able to keep his head upright. Every few seconds he tipped sideways before catching himself again.
Hosu looked no better, swaying gently as if gravity had become his greatest enemy.
Across the room, Jeon J was asleep on another sofa, one arm hanging dangerously close to the edge.
Kim Joon sighed dramatically.
"Look at this..."
The viewers immediately erupted.
MoonlitSmile:"OMG Kim Joon is literally wrestling with his kids! 😂😂"
KPopHeart_94:"Yomin is fighting gravity. Somebody save him!"
LemonTea12:"Jinhun looks SO heavy. Is this even legal? 😭"
TwilightFan_X:"Jeon J completely gave up... Kim Joon is the real Appa. 💖"
AuroraSky22:"Hosu... please don't fall too. 😂"
Kim Joon finally managed to pull a blanket over Jinhun.
With exaggerated pride, he looked into the camera.
"See that?"
He patted the blanket proudly.
"I'm a professional."
RAMY burst into laughter.
Just then...
Jinhun's sleepy voice broke the silence.
"...Hi, RAMY..."
His eyes never fully opened.
"Remember... a few years ago..."
He smiled faintly.
"When we got drunk... we didn't laugh like this."
His voice became quieter.
"We cried instead..."
"...because success still felt so far away."
The room fell silent.
Teahun spoke gently, finishing the thought.
"And when we won our first award..."
He smiled sadly.
"...we cried so much... even though it was supposed to be our happiest day."
Minjo nodded.
"Back then..."
"...we couldn't believe we'd actually made it."
Beside them, Yomin opened one eye.
A sleepy smile spread across his face.
"But today..."
"...we're drunk..."
"...and we're laughing."
He let out a tiny chuckle before whispering,
"Because now..."
"...we believe we made it."
The comments instantly filled with tears.
StarryEyes999:"I'm crying... they've been through so much. 😭"
GoldenSunshine:"Yomin's smile... my heart."
HeartBeat_Luv:"The way they care for each other makes me emotional. 🥹"
NightOwlFan:"Kim Joon really is everyone's Appa. 💕"
DreamingCloud:"Jinhun talking in his sleep... that's unfair. 💖"
Trying to lighten the mood, Hosu suddenly leaned toward the camera and made the silliest face he could manage.
The livestream exploded with laughter again.
Meanwhile, Kim Joon quietly adjusted Yomin's blanket.
Minjo gently moved Jeon J farther from the edge of the sofa before tucking the blanket around him.
Jeon J never stirred.
He simply slept peacefully, surrounded by people who cared for him.
The smallest gestures...
A blanket pulled higher.
A hand steadying someone's shoulder.
Kim Joon walked over to Jeon J, gently ran his fingers through his hair, then kissed the top of his head before turning away.
A whisper asking if they were comfortable.
None of it was dramatic.
Yet every movement spoke louder than words.
The comments reflected exactly what everyone was feeling.
CozyEvening:"Jeon J looks so peaceful... and so loved."
CherryBlossom7:"Every blanket... every tiny gesture... I'm literally crying."
SparklingTea:"Kim Joon and Minjo deserve Parent of the Year awards."
A few moments later, Jinhun shifted closer.
Still asleep, he carefully rested his head against Jeon J's shoulder before settling comfortably again.
The camera lingered on them.
No one said anything.
It didn't need words.
The quiet affection between them was enough.
MorningStar:"The way they care for each other... this is family. ❤️"
WinterMoonlight:"Jeon J is surrounded by people who truly love him."
GalaxyDreamer:"Okay... now I'm crying too. 😭"
Miles away in Busan...
Minji watched and controlled her emotions.
"Look, Zoya..."
Her voice trembled with excitement.
"They're all together."
Reaching for her glass of water, Zoya almost missed the moment.
Then she smiled softly.
"I see."
She watched the screen quietly.
"Every little gesture..."
"...every bit of care."
Minji nodded so quickly that a few drops of water splashed.
Neither of them noticed.
They simply smiled.
Separated by distance...
By language...
By culture...
Even by faith...
Yet connected through the same warmth they saw on the screen.
As the livestream came to an end, Kim Joon smiled warmly and waved.
The others followed.
Even Jeon J, still half-asleep, managed to lift his hand and give RAMY one tiny, sleepy wave before letting it fall again.
The comments poured in one last time.
StarlightVibes:"Good night, everyone! Sleep well! 🥹❤️"
MoonlitFlower:"Thank you, Appa Kim Joon!"
CalmBreeze123:"Seeing all of you together made my day."
RadiantSoul:"Love, laughter, comfort... tonight had everything."
CherryPetal:"Thank you for showing us your hearts. Good night. 💖"
The screen slowly faded to black.
But the warmth...
The laughter...
And the quiet love shared between seven exhausted souls lingered long after the livestream ended.
To be continued...
Regards,
ZK 💌