When the audience thinks everything is over and matters have been settled, the pause merely serves as a breather before the long road of proving that the decisions made were correct. At the same time, the unearthing of personalities has only just begun. Rumors are starting to circulate.

Isn’t it surprising that the handlers of a popular love team are not actively pushing their pairing? Although a real-life relationship would boost their value in the industry, there has been little visible effort to promote the two together. Unlike in years past, when management teams would move heaven and earth to sustain the illusion fans craved, this time a different approach seems to be in play. The reality check, however, poses risks to the career growth of Young Actress (YA) and Young Man (YM).

While YA and YM are marketed as a love team, circumstances outside their reel world suggest otherwise. For instance, some supporters voiced objections after photos surfaced showing YA with Other Dude (OD). OD has his own following, but pairing him with YA may not be as commercially viable as a YA–YM tandem. Whether those photos were leaked intentionally is something fans may never know.

Meanwhile, YM appears less inclined to feed the fantasy that YA is the woman meant for him. Beyond obligatory publicity appearances with YA, little effort has been made to strengthen their pairing. Two rumors have emerged to explain this. First, YM may be avoiding the risk that a failed relationship could lead to complications. Allegedly, YA has a reputation for speaking harshly about her former partners. Second, the grapevine is buzzing with claims that YM has a secret lover of the same persuasion. Despite growing openness toward same-sex relationships, such a revelation could still impact a celebrity’s career. YM, it seems, may simply be choosing caution.

‘Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart.’ —Alan Alda

Comedians are often assumed to be kind-hearted both on and off the stage. However, Young Comedian (YC) and Versatile Actor (VA) may not fit that image at all. Having grown up in showbiz, YC knows how to make audiences laugh and stay in their good graces through his antics. VA, on the other hand, entered the industry later than YC. Beyond his reputation for dramatic roles, he has also proven capable of eliciting laughter.

Some time ago, the two were spotted on a flight, where their behavior caught the attention of fellow passengers. They were heard cursing unnecessarily, which immediately turned off many onlookers. More troubling, however, was how they mocked the passengers seated in front of them. This group appeared less well-off, and the perceived signs of poverty seemed to prompt the duo to belittle them. Their behavior came across as arrogant and unbecoming. To make matters worse, they were so noisy that other passengers found them disruptive.

Perhaps this serves as a gentle reminder for the two to look back on where they started and recognize that status does not excuse uncouth behavior. One misstep can jeopardize a career, and no one wants to see once-admired talents fall into disgrace.

‘Inside the noisy and chaotic modern information sphere, the message doesn't matter nearly as much as the messenger.’ — Anne Applebaum

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