*The Moment of Truth*
The presenter smiled, "And the award for Best New Age Song goes to... 'Heal the World'!" The crowd erupted in cheers as the camera panned to the audience.
The presenter's voice echoed, "The singer of 'Heal the World', please come up to accept the award!"
The crowd held its breath as a figure emerged from the shadows. Taejoon, still wearing his mask, walked steadily towards the stage. Gasps and whispers rippled through the audience.
"Who is he?" someone whispered.
The Alpha Boys and Idols exchanged stunned glances. "Is that...?"
Taejoon's mask hid his face, but his eyes sparkled as he reached the microphone. The crowd leaned in, curious.
The presenter smiled, "Please, remove your mask and accept your award."
Taejoon's hands hesitated, then slowly, he slid off the mask. The crowd gasped...
*A Shockwave of Surprise*
The Alpha Boys were frozen, their faces etched in shock. They exchanged disbelieving glances, then turned to the Idols, who looked just as stunned.
Han's eyes were wide, his mouth aglow with surprise. He couldn't believe it – Taejoon, the guy he thought was gone, was standing on stage, mask off, and looking like a star.
The crowd went wild, screaming and cheering as they took in Taejoon's face. It had been years since he'd been seen in public, and the fans were going crazy.
The presenter beamed, "Welcome back, Taejoon!"
Taejoon smiled, taking the award with a nod. He turned, and a troupe of backup dancers from Star Entertainment Company swirled onto the stage.
The music swelled, and Taejoon began to sing "Heal the World". His voice was mesmerizing, and the crowd sang along, captivated.
The Alpha Boys and Idols watched, still in shock, as Taejoon performed with precision and passion. Han's eyes never left him, a mix of emotions swirling on his face.
As the song built to a crescendo, the crowd erupted, and Taejoon bowed, award in hand.