The stage lights dim slightly, casting a soft glow on Jade as she takes center stage at her showcase. Her microphone is adorned with glittering rhinestones, catching the light as she lifts it to her lips. Her eyes scan the sea of faces in the audience 16,000 strong all cheering her on. She takes a deep breath and flashes a warm smile before breaking the silence.

"MILUVS!" she shouts enthusiastically, her voice ringing clear through the arena.

The crowd erupts into cheers, waving their lightsticks and chanting her name. Jade places a hand over her heart, visibly touched by the overwhelming energy in the room. She lets the cheers carry on for a moment, soaking it all in, before continuing.

"Wow, you guys are loud today," she jokes, grinning as the fans scream even louder in response. "Hearing all of you like this-it just makes me so happy. I've missed being with you like this."

She pauses, her expression softening. "You know," she starts, "it feels so weird that it's just me here, standing on this stage with you. I've done it for eight years, but I'm not used to the idea of being here without my Blackpink members."

The crowd lets out a collective cheer at the mention of Blackpink, and Jade nods with a knowing smile. "Actually," she adds, "it's not just MILUVS in the room tonight, is it? I know there are Blinks here too!"

The audience explodes into cheers again, and Jade takes a moment to laugh. "To my Blinks," she says, her voice tinged with emotion, "thank you for staying by my side all these years. And to my MILUVS, thank you for becoming my home. Whether you've been with me since the beginning or joined somewhere along the way, you've made all of this possible."

She takes a deep breath, her voice steady but filled with gratitude. "I really wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for your patience, especially during the times when I didn't have music to give you. I know it wasn't easy to wait, but because of your faith in me, I now have three albums to my name."

The fans cheer again, their Cupid Bongs creating a mesmerizing wave of colors across the venue. Jade's smile grows wider, and she nods appreciatively.

"For this album," she continues, "I really put my heart into it. I worked hard to create something that felt like me. I wanted to show you who I am right now-someone who's a little more confident, a little bolder, and maybe even a little sassier."

The fans laugh, and Jade playfully winks at them. "When I was thinking about what I wanted this album to be, I knew I wanted it to be fun. I wanted it to be something that could make you smile, make you dance, make you feel unstoppable. And honestly, that's how I felt when I was creating it."

She shifts slightly, her tone becoming more reflective. "You know, there was a time when I felt like I was losing myself. I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing or if I was enough. But making this album-it reminded me of why I started this journey in the first place. It reminded me of how much I love music, performing, and connecting with all of you."

Her voice falters slightly as she continues, clearly moved. "This album, Hot Mess, represents so much of who I am. It's not perfect-it's messy and chaotic and loud-but it's me. And I hope, more than anything, that when you listen to it, you feel like I'm right there with you."

The fans begin chanting her name, their love and support palpable in the air. Jade takes another deep breath, holding back tears. "You've given me so much over these past eight years," she says. "Your love, your patience, your unwavering belief in me-it means more than I could ever put into words. I hope this album, and every song I've ever made, shows you just how much I love you."

Jade took a deep breath, her chest rising as she steadied herself, a soft, grateful smile gracing her face. The crowd was silent, hanging onto every word she spoke. "You know," she began, her voice calm but tinged with raw emotion, "when I was singing It's All Coming Back to Me Now earlier, I couldn't help but notice so many of you crying. And that just... it broke me." She chuckled softly, shaking her head as tears welled in her eyes again. The audience cheered softly, encouraging her to continue.

"I tried not to cry," she said with a wry smile, looking out at the fans, "but seeing you all like that it was impossible. It felt like the tears were just waiting for the right moment to come out. When I started singing, it was like... I was transported back to that big white room, standing there in front of those five company executives." She paused for a moment, her gaze unfocused as if picturing the moment vividly.

"Back then, I was so nervous. I remember holding my breath for most of the song, hoping I didn't mess it up." Her voice cracked slightly, and the fans in the crowd let out a collective "aww," which made her laugh softly. "Now, here I am, ten years later, standing in front of you, thousands of you and singing it again. It hit me all at once. I couldn't believe how far I've come, and honestly, how far we've come together."

The audience erupted in cheers, shouting words of love and encouragement. Jade smiled at them warmly, her eyes scanning the crowd. "It wasn't just the song, though. Watching Babymonster perform at the beginning of the show made me so emotional. Seeing them up there reminded me of my own start, the early days with my members." She paused again, looking away briefly to compose herself, and the crowd cheered louder, urging her on.

"I didn't want to cry then because I thought, 'Jade, you're supposed to be the older sister and senior here!' But when I was singing, everything came back-the memories, the struggles, the joy, the moments with my members... It all just poured out of me." She placed a hand over her heart, her voice growing softer. "It's been such a journey, hasn't it? From the five of us standing on stage as Blackpink to now... me, standing here on my own. It's overwhelming, but it's also so beautiful."

Fans began chanting her name, and she took another deep breath, laughing gently. "And, yes, I know what you're all thinking," she teased, raising a playful eyebrow. "You're thinking, 'Oh, there goes Jade again, crying!' Aren't you?"

The fans erupted into laughter and cheers, shouting, "You are emotional!" and "Crybaby Blackpink!"

Jade couldn't help but laugh with them, raising her hands in surrender. "Okay, okay! I'll admit it. Maybe I am Blackpink's crybaby." She rolled her eyes playfully before continuing, "But I'm trying not to be now, you know? It's just me this year, and I keep telling myself, 'Jade, keep it together!' But tonight... tonight, you made that impossible."

Jade took a moment to gather herself, the crowd quieting down as she placed a hand on her chest, signaling her gratitude for their unwavering support. She gazed out at the thousands of fans, the soft hum of the arena giving her a moment of stillness to find her words. "Since we're talking about this year," she began, her voice quieter than before, "I've noticed something. A lot of you have been concerned about my schedule... about how much I've been doing this year."

The arena fell completely silent, the weight of her words settling over the crowd. Jade's eyes glistened under the stage lights as she looked down for a moment, collecting her thoughts. "I guess," she started again, letting out a nervous laugh, "I guess you could say I'm an overachiever."

Jade smiled faintly, but her expression quickly turned serious. "I feel like I fell behind a lot during my earlier career," she admitted, her tone heavy with honesty. "So now, I'm trying to catch up, even if it means that my health... might not be the best for a while."

The crowd immediately reacted with soft gasps and murmurs of concern, but Jade raised a hand gently to calm them down. "I know, I know," she said, her voice cracking slightly. "I hear you all telling me to rest, to slow down. And I know you're right. But..." She paused, swallowing hard, her eyes darting across the sea of fans who were hanging onto her every word.

"There are times," she continued, "when I feel so exhausted. Times when I don't even know how I'll get through the day. But in those moments, I always think about the end result. I think about you. And that's what cheers me up. That's what keeps me going."

The fans shouted words of love and encouragement, but Jade's expression turned more emotional, her voice trembling as she said, "I won't lie to you. There have been a lot of times this year when I..." She trailed off, her words faltering. The arena was silent, the only sound coming from her sniffles as she wiped at her eyes with trembling hands.

"When I thought about just stopping," she finally admitted, her voice breaking. "About giving up."

The crowd gasped again, their collective worry palpable in the room. Some fans shouted, "We love you, Jade!" while others could be heard crying softly. Jade took another shaky breath, her hands gripping the microphone tightly as she looked up, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

"But then I thought about you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I thought about how you would feel if I gave up. I know you all want me to rest, and trust me, I hear you. But I... I want to give you something before I rest."

The crowd erupted into chants of "Take care of yourself!" and "We'll wait for you!" but Jade shook her head gently, a soft smile breaking through her tears. "I feel like, for so long, I gave you the bare minimum. And it wasn't because I didn't want to give you more-it was because it was out of my control. But now... now it's in my hands."

Her voice grew stronger, more resolute, as she said, "And I'm going to do everything I can to make sure you don't feel forgotten. I want to give you everything I couldn't before. I want you to feel how much I love you, how much I appreciate you."

The fans cheered louder, their voices blending into a wave of love and support. Jade smiled through her tears, nodding as she let their energy wash over her. "But," she added after a moment, her tone softening, "I don't want you to worry too much."

The crowd quieted down again, eager to hear what she would say next. Jade's smile grew a little brighter as she said, "After this comeback promotion, I don't have any big projects lined up. Nothing that'll keep me working day and night like I have been. So... I promise I'll rest. I'll take some time for myself."

The fans erupted into cheers once more, chanting her name and shouting their support. Jade laughed softly, wiping at her eyes again. "I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again: I'm so, so grateful for you. For your love, your patience, your understanding. You're the reason I'm still here, the reason I keep going."

She paused, looking out at the crowd with a heartfelt expression. "And I want you to know that no matter how hard things get, I'll always think of you. You're my strength, my inspiration, my everything. Thank you for being with me, for believing in me, for giving me a reason to keep fighting."

Jade wiped at her eyes once again, letting out a soft laugh that seemed to break the tension in the room. "Ah, I'm sorry for crying so much," she said into the microphone, her voice trembling but steadying as she continued. "I usually hold it in a lot, so when something triggers it, it all just comes out at once." She smiled at the fans, who shouted words of encouragement, reassuring her it was okay to cry.

"I usually have my Jisoo unnie to cry to," Jade said with a fond smile. "She always comforts me, but-" she paused, looking around the crowd dramatically, "Unnie's sitting a bit too far from me right now."

At this, the lights in the arena shifted, landing on Jisoo, who was sitting in the crowd, holding her Cupid Bong and waving it enthusiastically in support of Jade. Fans erupted into cheers and laughter as Jisoo threw hearts towards the stage, her bright smile shining as she mouthed, "Don't cry!"

The moment made everyone in the arena laugh, including Jade, who shook her head with a grin. "Unnie," she called out playfully, "What am I supposed to do without you up here?!"

Miluvs couldn't contain their excitement, cooing over the interaction as Jisoo continued throwing hearts at Jade, this time joined by Jennie, Mingyu, and Wonwoo, who were seated next to her. All three were now enthusiastically throwing hearts at Jade, with Jennie even waving her lightstick high in the air.

Jade laughed, her cheeks reddening slightly. "I love you!" she shouted towards their section, her voice carrying through the arena. Fans cheered even louder, thrilled to see the support she was receiving not only from her fans but also from her close friends and family.

Taking a deep breath, Jade placed a hand over her heart and smiled softly. "Okay," she said, her tone now more determined. "I think I'm all cried out now. No more tears from me tonight. I'll save those for Jisoo unnie later."

The crowd erupted into laughter and cheers as Jisoo mimed a hugging motion, making the moment even sweeter.

Jade's expression grew more serious but remained warm. "I just want to say one last thing before we wrap up," she said. "All of these tears... they're not just because I'm tired or emotional. They're because I'm so grateful. I've worked so hard on this album, and I'm going to work just as hard during this promotion to make sure that all of that hard work doesn't go to waste."

The fans cheered in support, shouting words of love and encouragement as Jade raised a fist in the air. "I'm doing this for all of you," she said. "So let's make Hot Mess unforgettable, okay?"

The energy in the room was electric, and Jade's smile widened as she raised the microphone once more. "And now," she said with a playful grin, "Let's hear it for Babymonster!"

The camera panned to the Babymonster members, who were seated in the crowd, tears streaming down their faces as they threw hearts towards the stage. Fans laughed and cheered at the sight, their cuteness melting everyone's hearts.

Jade chuckled, leaning closer to the mic. "Look at them," she said, teasingly. "They're so cute, aren't they? Crying like that. Come on, Babymonster, fighting!"

The crowd echoed her chant, shouting "Fighting!" as the members waved shyly but enthusiastically.

Jade then took a step back, her expression softening as she looked around the arena. "And, of course," she said, her voice strong, "Blackpink fighting!"

The fans roared in approval, the cheers growing even louder as she began listing off the names of her members. "Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa," she said, her tone filled with pride. "We're still here, and we'll always be here. Blackpink forever!"

The arena was filled with deafening cheers, fans waving their lightsticks and banners in support of both Jade and Blackpink. The energy was infectious, and Jade couldn't stop smiling as she took in the love and excitement around her.

As the cheers began to die down, the opening notes of Supernova began to play, filling the arena with its upbeat, energetic melody. Jade's eyes lit up as she grabbed the microphone with both hands, her excitement evident. "Alright, Miluvs," she said, her voice brimming with energy. "Let's end this with a bang!"

She began singing, her voice soaring over the melody as the crowd sang along with her, their voices blending into one powerful chorus. Jade moved across the stage, interacting with the fans, waving and smiling as she poured her heart into the performance.

The moment was electric, a perfect ending to an emotional and unforgettable showcase. As the song reached its final notes, Jade stood in the center of the stage, her arms wide open, taking in the love and support of her fans.

The lights dimmed slightly, and Jade took a final bow, her voice ringing out clearly over the roaring applause. "Thank you, Miluvs! I love you!"

The cheers continued to echo through the arena as the stage lights faded, leaving Jade standing in the spotlight, her smile radiant as she waved one last time before disappearing backstage. The fans knew this was just the beginning of an incredible promotion, and their excitement for what was to come was palpable.