"Ji-yeon, is it manageable?"
Korean variety show.
A variety show about living in an unfamiliar neighborhood for a few days.
It was a 3-night, 4-day variety show set in an unfamiliar fishing village, but Ji-yeon was adapting well.
That was only natural, since she had already stayed in a much harsher place before.
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"Yes, this much is fine."
"You're quite adaptable. It would've been nice if you were good at cooking too."
"T-that, I'm not very good at."
"I know, I know. It was a hot topic this time."
Of course, she appeared on this variety show to promote the movie as well.
Although
Thanks to this, the PD of this variety show,
A simple movie promotion variety show.
Honestly, he had considered refusing.
Moreover, the actress who promised to appear had only had minor roles on cable TV.
'Who would have thought the movie would be such a huge hit.'
A week after its release.
Gyeongseong Miss had already surpassed 2 million viewers.
No, it was already looking at 3 million.
It could almost be called a sprint.
At this rate, it would easily surpass 8 million at the minimum.
If they were really lucky, they could even aim for 10 million.
The momentum slowed down around the 5th day, but upon hearing the news that it was a hit in Japan, the audience numbers began to swell rapidly.
"I heard this movie is a massive hit in Japan right now?"
"Really? It has been quite the talk of the town."
"That's why I'm going to see it too."
Since it was a genre with polarizing tastes, the audience drawn by the initial hype was mostly exhausted in the first week.
From here on out, it was all about word-of-mouth.
But the massive success in Japan spread to Korea, gathering immense interest.
As it is in any country.
There is a type of people who become more interested when their country's culture is highly regarded overseas.
For example, even an idol who was unpopular in Korea would gain fans in Korea if they achieved a huge hit overseas.
"Truly the heart of a beast. To think they released this simultaneously with Japan."
"Director Baek Min is really an amazing person. The moment the opportunity arose..."
Not missing the interest shown by Japan was also a skill.
Thus, the cast of the currently mega-hit
"Come to think of it, Ji-yeon."
"Yes?"
"The kiss scene in this movie became quite a hot topic. Wasn't it burdensome when you first acted it out?"
Especially Lee Ji-yeon.
When the
That was inevitable.
Even if she was the protagonist in the movie, in a situation where it was uncertain whether the movie would be a success or not, it was bound to be awkward.
In the case of Jo Seo-hee and Joo Seo-yeon, they were hot topic stars in many ways.
Figures who were valuable enough even excluding
But Lee Ji-yeon was different.
What she had appeared in so far was, at best, cable dramas.
It was only natural that they would be reluctant to have her on.
The PD of
If it weren't for her connection with Director Baek Min, the probability of refusal would have been high.
However.
'I didn't expect it to turn out like this.'
The PD smiled brightly as he looked at Ji-yeon, who wore an awkward smile.
She had an appearance that looked a bit feisty, but unlike her looks, she was a polite girl to her elders.
"Well, there was a part of me that felt a bit burdened."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. After all, it was my first kiss scene. And it was with the same sex, too."
Not to mention, she was also a friend.
But she didn't bother to say that.
Because saying such things needlessly could potentially cause harm.
For things like this, it was better to wait for Jo Seo-hee to speak first rather than herself.
"It seems like you were born for it~. I heard that was an ad-lib?"
"Ah, that. Yes. That's right."
If you asked what the best scene in
The scene where Yuina wraps bandages around Yeon Seon-ye's hand.
The brawl of the three misses.
The conversation between Goto Isamu and Yuina.
And even the final fight.
There were more than one or two famous scenes.
However, if asked to pick the most impressive line, it was undoubtedly "It seems like you were born for it."
To the point where it was always included in the impressions of those who came out after watching the movie.
"That just came out reflexively."
"Ji-yeon, you were really born for ad-libs. I heard there were a lot more besides that?"
"Ye-yes. So I got scolded a lot. For not following the script properly..."
With an awkward smile, Ji-yeon said so.
Actually, she originally wasn't the type to ad-lib so much.
However, it seemed she was too nervous at the thought of filming with Seo-yeon.
Seo-yeon's gaze staring intently at her from the side.
Especially.
'During the kiss scene, it felt like her eyeballs were going to pop out.'
Since they were in a dark place, her shining red eyes were clearly visible.
Naturally, Ji-yeon felt a hundred times more burdened.
On top of it being her first kiss scene, the scene itself was strangely intense.
She thought that if the actors in this movie were adults, there would definitely have been countless sexual scenes.
"Why are you feeling so burdened? If you're an actor, do it properly."
Unaware of her feelings, Jo Seo-hee nagged her from the side.
She continuously scolded Ji-yeon for not being able to properly lock lips.
Probably because of that.
Those words came out without her even realizing it.
Just brilliant, really.
Of course, after the kiss scene, Jo Seo-hee was completely knocked out.
She was so confident, but served her right.
And when they returned, Seo-yeon was also slumped in her chair.
Recalling that sight, laughter unintentionally escaped her.
"Miss Ji-yeon."
"Yes?"
"You look really pretty when you smile like that."
He had thought she had a sharp impression.
But the smile just now was so pure.
For a moment, it felt like she was a different girl.
He thought.
Perhaps, if this smile was broadcast, she would gain even more fans.
And.
- Did anyone watch 3 Nights 4 Days yesterday?
- Lee Ji-yeon appeared and she was cute
- Honestly, my heart skipped a beat when she smiled while talking about the kiss scene
- I didn't know she was that pretty in Gyeongseong Miss.
- Jo Seo-hee was next to her, and above all, Joo Seo-yeon came out so pretty that it overshadowed her.
- But when she was acting, her voice tone felt similar to a VTuber I know
- ???? Suddenly VTuber talk here??
- No, I'm telling you it was really similar?
- ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Then you're saying an actress is doing a side gig as a VTuber?? Make sense.
- It's real though...
- Is that so? I guess it feels a bit similar.
- ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Say something that makes sense, just leave.
As she gathered topics on the internet in various ways, Ji-yeon's recognition gradually began to rise.
Following Ji-yeon's upward trend, the movie also trended upward together.
Jo Seo-hee also appeared on various variety shows in line with that upward trend to promote
Surpassing 3 million.
And, surpassing 5 million.
And after more than 2 weeks, it surpassed 6 million.
Just as it was marching forward at full speed.
- Joo Seo-yeon, the Queen of Firewoodㄷㄷㄷ is preparing to add more firewood
- She didn't appear on variety shows alone, was she in Japan?
- Japan really loves Joo Seo-yeon
- Since it was released simultaneously, it seems Joo Seo-yeon is in charge of most of the Japanese promotions
- Return Joo Seo-yeon to us too
News came that Seo-yeon had filmed another new variety show in Japan.
The title of the variety show was,
It was a variety show that sounded extraordinary just by the name.
***
Seo-yeon couldn't help but agonize over the love calls from Japan this time.
Previously, she just had to follow YHJ's requests, but this time, more than ten programs contacted her simultaneously.
Of course, these were mostly YHJ's variety shows as well.
Since YHJ was exclusively handling the Japanese promotions this time.
"Seo-yeon, this variety show... do you happen to know it?"
"I don't."
"Then I'll explain it. This one is..."
Seo-yeon doesn't really watch Japanese variety shows.
Thus, most of them were unfamiliar to her.
She had no choice but to read the information Park Eun-ha had organized for each show and consider them one by one.
'A variety show where I can promote Gyeongseong Miss would be best, right?'
In other words, a show where she could fit in an interview moderately well would be good.
In that sense, a few variety shows were eliminated.
'Why are there so many horror genres?'
The appearance Seo-yeon had shown in the Aokigahara Sea of Trees before.
And it seemed the Japanese broadcasters were greatly impressed by her passionate acting(?) in the hidden camera prank show.
With horror genre variety shows taking up almost half, Seo-yeon was deeply dissatisfied.
'Fear is not something that can be trained.'
Seo-yeon attained a profound realization.
Actually, before going to Aokigahara this time, Seo-yeon had done research in many ways.
She had also tried a few games to train herself against fear.
However, she could only admit it after breaking a few gamepads.
Because the devastatingly shattered Xbox Elite pads were too precious.
'I should never play horror games again.'
I admit it.
I am a high school girl vulnerable to fear.
But I'm cute, so isn't it okay?
She had tried her best to convince herself with such thoughts.
"Should we take this one out too?"
"This one..."
The variety show on the documents Park Eun-ha organized was
"It seems to be a variety show that hasn't been airing for long."
But the viewership ratings weren't bad.
Hovering roughly between 6 to 8 percent.
Originally, the first broadcast exceeded 11 percent, apparently causing a massive hit, but the buzz gradually died down and dropped to 6 percent.
'Cut in half.'
Still, this was quite high.
Because it was a level that could rank at the top among the love calls Seo-yeon had received so far.
The plot was simple.
It was a showdown concept variety show where participating celebrities face off against masters of a specific field.
Since there was also time for an interview through the MC hosting the broadcast before it starts, it wasn't bad for promotions either.
It was said to be a variety show where actors regularly appeared to promote their dramas or movies.
"It's wholesome compared to the other variety shows."
"That's true."
Among Japanese variety shows, there were occasionally some with highly mature content.
There were a few among the ones that came in for Seo-yeon this time as well.
Of course, since she was a foreign actress, they wouldn't treat her carelessly, but she didn't really want to appear on such shows.
"But if it's for movie promotion, another one might... Seo-yeon?"
Park Eun-ha, who was flipping through other documents, stopped talking upon seeing Seo-yeon focusing on
'It's decided.'
She now knew Seo-yeon's personality.
Once Seo-yeon fixates on something, she doesn't really notice other things.
She wasn't sure if it was her intuition.
Since Seo-yeon's basic motto was 'Variety shows should be fun first,' it must have suited that tendency.
'Well, it shouldn't matter.'
Honestly, since the other variety shows were all equally crazy, this one didn't seem bad.
Above all, Seo-yeon had always shown good results when appearing on variety shows, so there was a vague trust.
"Since I'm going, can I visit the zoo too?"
"Zoo? Where? You can just go to one in Korea."
"I want to meet a friend I met at Aokigahara."
"...Friend?"
Park Eun-ha thought of the bear that got hit by Seo-yeon.
'That bear probably doesn't want to meet Seo-yeon very much.'
She thought so, but seeing Seo-yeon full of anticipation, she couldn't help but nod.
***
Ninomiya Daiki swallowed dryly.
He had contacted her half in doubt, but he never expected Seo-yeon to choose his variety show.
'Honestly, I thought she would go to Shabekuri.'
There was no better variety show for promotion.
Above all, the viewership ratings were more than double.
When they heard that Shabekuri had contacted her, the YHJ officials even wore grim faces.
Because they felt like another broadcasting station was snatching Seo-yeon away after they had worked so hard to promote her.
"If we knew it would do this well, we should have definitely said that the promotion must be done at our broadcasting station!"
"We should have written the contract in advance. We were too complacent."
If it had done moderately well, it wouldn't have been a problem.
No, since YHJ had invested in it, other broadcasting stations would have been somewhat cautious.
But because it did so incredibly well, they recklessly contacted her.
"Actually, since she's a foreign actress, it's hard to tie her down like that."
"Ugh."
The contract was only up to the documentary anyway.
The benefits gained from that alone.
Above all, YHJ's power went into the release of
That alone was enough, but it was still regrettable.
'Of all things, because YHJ didn't have a hit variety show.'
There were many decent variety shows, but no mega-hits.
So, if Seo-yeon chose a variety show from that side, they had no choice but to let her go.
He thought so, but.
He never imagined she would choose his variety show!
Thanks to that, his stomach hurt from the pressure.
"Ninomiya-kun. I heard the news. Do your best."
"Yes, sir!"
"It's your first variety show, right. If you do this well, the response will be really good."
Ninomiya Daiki, the PD of
If it weren't for his senior-junior relationship with PD Nanzo Katsuo at school, he wouldn't have been able to take charge of a variety show so easily.
Therefore, there were many who were jealous, and many who hoped for his downfall.
'I, I absolutely have to do well.'
With that in mind, he waited anxiously for nothing but Seo-yeon's arrival.
The lead of this
Only for Seo-yeon to come.
"Gasp..."
And, the moment he faced her at the broadcasting station.
He couldn't help but involuntarily gasp.
The appearance of Yuina he had seen in the movie.
Facing that overwhelming presence right in front of his nose, he felt breathless for a moment.
"H-hello. I'm Ninomiya Daiki, the PD of 'Showdown, I Won' this time."
"Hello. I'm Joo Seo-yeon. PD-nim, you speak Korean well."
"I, I only practiced the greeting. After that..."
The interpreter sitting next to them briefly summarized what he said.
Roughly speaking, it meant asking what her confident field was.
At those words, Seo-yeon spoke with a triumphant face.
"I'm generally good at anything that uses the body."
『She says she is confident in her physical stamina.』
『Is that so?』
If she was confident in using her body, there were endless things she could do.
Come to think of it, the appearances she had shown on Japanese variety shows were all extraordinary.
'What should I do?'
It was practically a lavish feast.
Ninomiya PD had no choice but to ponder which menu to eat first.