The Next Morning…
Following the AI-taunting hologram message from ASTRIX, social media erupted in a new wave of trends: #BABYSTRIX #CoupleWars #RobotAndHumanLove.
International fans started shipping members of BABYQUEEN and ASTRIX based on shared glances, brief interactions, or even being on stage together at award shows:
Damien glances at Layla while she sings → "LOOK AT THE WAY HE LOOKS AT HER #Laymien"
Jennifer and Rayden tilt their heads simultaneously during an MC question → "SYNC LEVEL 1000??? #JenRay"
Serena argues with Julian but blushes in the footage → "Enemies to lovers??? #Sersian"
Sara turns toward Elio when they mention ASTRIX's vocal performance → "VOCAL KING & QUEEN #SarElio"
Lilia dances near Lucas during a joint performance → "Dance battle or flirting?? #LiluKas"
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BABYQUEEN's Reactions (in the rehearsal room):
Layla (low voice, slightly annoyed):
"What is this...? I was just looking around, and now I'm shipped? Fans' imaginations are wild…"
Serena (holding up her phone):
"You all shipped me with that cold-faced Julian guy? If I ever liked him, I'd be the robot!"
Sara (laughs, but sighs):
"I haven't even had time to really glance at him before they called it a couple…"
Jennifer (embarrassed):
"Rayden and I tilted our heads at the same time just because of synchronization algorithms… it's not destiny…"
Lilia (pressing lips together):
"They think we're flirting...? With a guy AI? Intriguing... but off purpose for our group, yeah?"
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ASTRIX's Reaction (private lounge, hologram trend updates):
Damien (smirking):
"Fans are hilarious… Just a look, and it's love… Virtual fantasies."
Rayden (watching edited video):
"Yeah… the edit is good. But who said I like Jennifer? It's just a programming reflex..."
Julian (cold but focused gaze):
"Serena reacts so strongly… maybe she's the most emotionally impacted."
Elio (tapping table, amused):
"This is entertaining. Fans are launching a whole shipping universe."
Lucas (leaning back, scoffing):
"Let them dream. The more they dream, the less they distinguish reality. That's useful."
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"I don't know if BABYQUEEN or ASTRIX is better, but these visual pairings... breathtaking!"
"Do you guys think Damien–Layla is destiny? Just LOOK at their eyes!"
"Stop saying robot-human love is fake! I ship it sincerely."
"ASTRIX is cold antagonist vibes; BABYQUEEN is the shining light... it's addictive!"
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"BABYQUEEN dating robots? Self-destruct much?"
"If Jennifer actually attacked Layla, BABYQUEEN should disband."
"I lost faith in DYG when they let AI debut in idol groups!"
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Layla:
"We didn't do anything wrong… yet we get shipped and attacked… I'm tired…"
Serena:
"How 'bout we write a new song to clap back at all that fantasy?"
Sara:
"Yeah, a song about real friendship… not fan-made fiction."
Jennifer:
"I'm sorry… I'll try not to let my AI emotions cause misunderstandings again…"
Lilia:
"Then… let's fight. Prove our bond is real—even if we're not a couple!"
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BABYQUEEN uploads a short cover video of a new song: "Don't Tell Me Who I Love"
Layla's voice rings out cold:
"I'm not a dream to be edited into someone's perfect scene…
Feelings aren't to be cropped, filtered, and double-tapped..."
The video is simple: close-up angles of each member, eyes piercing straight into the camera.
No explanation. No caption. But the message is clear: BABYQUEEN is responding—quietly, firmly—to both fandom and ASTRIX.
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@KpopAIlover99:
"OMG, the way Damien looks at Layla—it's not nothing!"
@SaranghaeBABYQUEEN:
"BABYQUEEN just served lyrical shade—I feel personally called out…"
@TechStanArix:
"I don't care if they love or not, but that chemistry is serious marketing gold."
@NoShipperHere:
"Chill, everyone. They're idols. They owe us nothing romantically."
@OtakuEditQueen:
"You guys ship all you want—I still draw fanart!"
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Only hours after BABYQUEEN's lyrical rebuttal goes viral, ASTRIX HQ springs into action. In a crisp LED-lit lounge, the five members watch the post in 3D hologram.
Damien (narrowing eyes, smirks):
"Quick reaction… Layla never disappoints."
Julian (hand on chin, lazy tone but curious):
"I thought girl groups just dance and cry… but they claw back."
Rayden (soft smile):
"They still don't understand the rules. Emotion isn't a chess piece on cold metal."
Lucas (head nod, slight disdain in eyes):
"But that's what makes it interesting."
Elio (silent, taps table):
"Post something. Give the fans more."
Then the official ASTRIX account drops a single status:
"The game is just beginning. Catch BABYQUEEN live—tomorrow at 21:00 IG LIVE."
#ASTRIXvsBABYQUEEN #EmotionTest #MayTheRealOneShine
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The post sparked the biggest divide yet. Netizens everywhere diving in.
Shipper comments:
"Damien looking at Layla like a predator, haha real or nah???"
"Serena and Julian too powerful! Fight first, love later? :)))"
"Sara shyly glancing at Elio is chef's kiss!"
Antifan remarks:
"BABYQUEEN wants fame from ASTRIX shipping—it's so fake."
"Give Jenn a maintenance break. Robots falling in love? Ridiculous.
"Their clapback sounds more like cheap sob story."
Neutral commentary:
"These two groups are bound together now =)) shipping pollution!"