There wasn't much time for Taehyung to discover what's really grating on Jung-kook's nerves.

Shortly after STB's performance, it was his group's turn to dazzle the crowd. BTS brought down the house with their four-track medley spanning over ten minutes, including "Spring Day," which won Song of the Year.

It was a blur for Taehyung after that as they were whisked away to different areas, meeting various people that he didn't have much of a chance to seek his rival, who happened to be sulking in a corner table.

"Why the long face, buddy?" Min-woo inquired after watching his friend for a few minutes.

"Ah, nothing. Just tired, that's all," Jung-kook lied. He didn't want Min-woo to know that he's upset after seeing his ex-girlfriend Ji-Eun. Not that he still harboured feelings for her, but somehow sitting so close to IU unsettled him, particularly when he caught her casting glances towards him while she flirted with her boyfriend. Her actions accomplished nothing but only ticked him off.

"Tired? After just one performance?" Min-woo scoffed. "How else would you catch up with that group that shall not be named?"

"Ugh! Don't remind me," Jung-kook grimaced, his attention immediately moving away from his ex to his opponent. "But tired as in I'm fed up to be lapping at their heels."

"Well then. We better get to work," Min-woo suggested. "Starting now by going to a party."

"Boring!" Jung-kook said, stifling a yawn with his hand.

"Mingling with the who's who in the industry would not be boring if it would open doors," Min-woo chided.

"But I have nothing to wear!"

"Enough with the excuses," Min-woo admonished. "Besides, you already look good in those."

The agent surveyed his friend up and down, taking in the sharp black suit paired with the crisp white shirt and adorned with an equally smart-looking tie. If it was any other man, he would be overdressed for a party but on Jung-kook, it's as if he woke up with it.

Min-woo clucked his tongue in satisfaction. "If I wasn't sure I'm straight, I'd be hitting that."