Gu Mo was the first to start clapping, his face full of excitement, and he laughed heartily. Although his solitary applause and laughter seemed quite abrupt, it eventually broke the silence. It's probably that as long as he wasn't embarrassed, the embarrassment belonged to others.
Moreover, soon many in the audience also started clapping, laughing loudly, with laughter and applause spreading like waves. Whether they genuinely got the joke and found it funny or were acting out of loyalty to protect their beloved idol from a cold reception, it's hard to say.
Perhaps it was a bit of both because it was indeed somewhat humorous. Although they were caught in a strange state of cognitive adjustment, it didn't affect all their memories and emotions, turning them into completely different people or manipulated puppets.
