They came straight from a factory where perfection is manufactured," someone whispered, unable to look away.
"Is this real life?" another murmured.
"It's like they're not even human," one fan cried, holding her phone up to record the moment. "This is insane. I can't believe I'm seeing this!"
Reporters and photographers lost all semblance of professionalism, shouting over one another, desperate to get their attention.
"Chen Mumu! Mo Zi Lin! Li Wei! Can we get a group shot?"
"Over here, please! The three of you together!"
Chen Mumu exchanged a glance with Mo Zi Lin, who gave her a small, reassuring nod. Then she turned to Li Wei, who simply smiled, his sharp features softening for a brief moment. The three stepped closer together, their chemistry palpable, and struck a pose.
The flashes were relentless.
Online, the comments reached a fever pitch:
"This is too much for my eyes. They're literally glowing!"