The Moon That Hid the Sun Episode 3.
Young Lee Hye-wol and Young Yoon Seo-il.
It was the content signaling the end of their childhood.
So to speak, from here on out could be considered the real start of The Moon That Hid the Sun.
The story beginning with the reunion of the grown-up Lee Hye-wol and Yoon Seo-il.
However.
- They could have made the child actor part a bit longer, right?
- Watching it next to my mom is hella fun
- Are all child actors these days like this????? Just crazy fr
- The kid who beat Jo Seo-hee and got cast is a real jackpot, I can see why she won
- Idols, look at these kids' acting and reflect, seriously
Internet reviews rather had many comments lamenting that it ended too quickly.
That was how big the impact of Episode 3 was.
Since this was an exceptional case that usually didn't happen, the entertainment industry was greatly stirred.
Especially.
"Joo Seo-yeon, did anyone take a picture of Joo Seo-yeon?"
"Did no one go to the preview and teaser event last time?"
"No, there are no photos to put in the article!!"
The most urgent among them were the reporters.
They hastily captured scenes from the drama and included the images, but it didn't do it justice.
Because other articles were also putting in screen captures, it didn't stand out.
"What's this, Byung-hun. When did you take this picture?"
"Well, at the teaser event last time. And didn't I go to the preview too?"
There were quite a few group photos taken at the preview or teaser event.
But there weren't many cases like Reporter Lee Byung-hun who caught a solo shot.
"Do you happen to have any good ones? Let me use them for my article too."
"I'm sorry. I don't have any suitable ones."
Lee Byung-hun answered with a smiling face, but clicked his tongue inwardly.
'That's what I get for only taking pictures of Ha Ye-seo.'
Well, once the next episode airs, Ha Ye-seo's era will come again anyway.
Since this The Moon That Hid the Sun was already as good as a massive hit.
"I've really worked as an entertainment reporter for a long time, but this is the first time I've seen such viewership ratings in the child actor part."
"Right. How did this happen?"
"I watched it next to my wife while she was watching, and it was definitely amazing. That guy who appeared in Action King, what's his name, the idol?"
"Ah, Se-bin? But didn't he do pretty well for an idol?"
At one reporter's words, the man shook his head.
"Yes, he did pretty well for an idol. But he's not as good as the child actors, right? Especially this kid named Joo Seo-yeon. They said this is her first drama?"
"What? That's her first time?"
"Man, how can a reporter be so slow with the news?"
Listening to such conversations, Lee Byung-hun continued writing his article.
The disappointing part was that he couldn't get an opportunity for a solo interview at the teaser event.
'But, it was really strange yesterday.'
The acting of Princess Yeon-hwa shown by Joo Seo-yeon in yesterday's broadcast of The Moon That Hid the Sun Episode 3.
It was flawless acting, but Lee Byung-hun felt strangely uneasy.
It felt like she was really going to leave.
Not just Princess Yeon-hwa, but even Joo Seo-yeon, who took on the role.
'Nah, no way.'
Who would gain such popularity and suddenly quit their job?
'Yeah, definitely.'
This child has a brilliance to her.
She will definitely become a great actor when she grows up.
Lee Byung-hun had such a conviction.
***
"Director Ha. I heard this correctly, right?"
「Of course.」
"Wow, this is really."
The lead of The Moon That Hid the Sun.
Kang Sung-chan, who took on the role of the adult Yoon Seo-il, was dumbfounded.
"An average of 30% is already absurd. The peak viewership rating is what? 36%?"
Even if you cut that viewership rating exactly in half, it's a massive hit.
Because if it gets 15% in the first 3 episodes, the probability of entering the ranks of so-called 'masterpieces' is high.
But the fact that it exceeded 36%, even if it's the peak viewership rating, only made Kang Sung-chan let out a hollow laugh.
"This is the historical drama I filmed before, right? That was a massive hit back then, and it only reached 41% in the final episode."
「I know. It was a total riot back then, wasn't it?」
"Yes, it was a riot. So what do you think 36% in the 3rd episode would be like?"
Over the phone, PD Ha Tae-oh's laughter could be heard.
Of course he would know.
Dramas that gathered this level of success in the early stages could be counted on one hand.
It was to the point where it was hard to believe that this was all the result created by the two child actors.
"Since there's an original work, no matter how high the viewership ratings are compared to other dramas..."
He said so and then let out a sigh.
"If we don't do well from now on, we're going to get cursed at like crazy. Especially actor Ha Ye-seo, the pressure on her won't be ordinary."
He was still okay.
Park Jung-woo, the son of the great actor Park Sun-woong.
That child was a genius famous for being a child actor unlike a child actor from before.
But Joo Seo-yeon is different.
Just one.
The drama she filmed was originally just this one, The Moon That Hid the Sun.
She was placed in a position to be compared to such a Joo Seo-yeon.
If an actor called a 'skilled actor' acts worse than a seven-year-old kid?
'Of course, she'll do better.'
Kang Sung-chan also didn't think Ha Ye-seo's acting was worse than Seo-yeon's.
But 'doing better' isn't enough.
Winning is just breaking even, and if she doesn't, actor Ha Ye-seo will taste a bitterness she'll never experience again in her life.
"So, what is our little superstar doing right now? Given the situation, it seems like it'd be hard for her to even go outside. Oh, right, has her next work been decided by any chance?"
He was already looking forward to Seo-yeon's next acting.
If things went well, he even had the mind to squeeze in together.
But such expectations of Kang Sung-chan were completely shattered by Ha Tae-oh's following words.
"What? Is that real? A hiatus?"
Because it was the news that a young child actor who was at the height of her popularity was entering an indefinite hiatus.
***
The Moon That Hid the Sun, Episode 3.
Because it recorded an astonishing peak viewership rating of 36%, Seo-yeon literally became the superstar of the neighborhood.
It was to the point where she couldn't even dare to go to kindergarten.
Even though a week had already passed since Episode 3 was broadcast.
"Joo Seo-yeon, all the kids are asking what you're doing."
Lee Ji-yeon, who visited Seo-yeon's house, said.
She looked at Seo-yeon, who was sprawled out on the floor.
"Mmm, you can see if you look."
Seo-yeon said so, burying her body in the dolls.
Honestly, from Seo-yeon's standpoint, it was a feeling that was really hard to explain.
She had heard sayings like life changing overnight, but she never thought she would become the person involved.
"What a waste."
"Huh?"
"Are you really going to rest?"
Lee Ji-yeon rather showed a sign that she was more disappointed.
And suddenly, as if something came to mind, she spoke carefully.
"You're not going to move, are you?"
It's not only good things for child actors who suddenly gain huge popularity.
Previously, a child actor who gained national popularity in a certain sitcom was bullied at school because of that popularity.
They moved several times, but that didn't change, so it eventually led to a refusal to attend school.
Naturally, the child actor also retired.
I remember that it was only after at least ten years had passed that they appeared on TV and briefly conveyed their current status.
"If I move, how would I go to the voice acting academy with you?"
"Well, that's true."
Only then did Lee Ji-yeon smile as if relieved.
Anew, Seo-yeon realized that Lee Ji-yeon cared a lot about her.
'Come to think of it, maybe it's good that Lee Ji-yeon is here?'
The tyrant of the kindergarten.
The probability that Lee Ji-yeon's presence was acting as a restraint was high.
"And, I'm going to properly learn acting too."
"...You? Why?"
"Obviously because I have a lot of lacking parts."
At Seo-yeon's words, Ji-yeon couldn't understand at all.
A few days ago, The Moon That Hid the Sun Episode 3, which she watched with her mom.
Lee Ji-yeon was honestly shocked.
She couldn't believe that this was the acting of a child actor of a similar age.
Seo-yeon was much more amazing than the older brothers and sisters she had seen at the agency and the acting academy.
There was no comparison.
'But, learn acting?'
Lee Ji-yeon thought.
If Seo-yeon went to an acting academy, everyone would definitely freeze.
'Umm.'
But if Seo-yeon was saying that, there must be a reason.
In the end, since Ji-yeon was still a child, she just accepted it like that.
"Seo-yeon."
At that time, Seo-yeon's door opened and Soo-ah came in.
"Ji-yeon, here's a drink. I also cut some fruit, do you want to eat it?"
"Yes."
"Okay, and..."
Soo-ah hesitated for a moment and then opened her mouth.
"Director Ha Tae-oh is asking how about doing an interview or something?"
"An interview?"
"Ah, it's not just an interview, he says it's appearing on Entertainment Relay."
Entertainment Relay.
It's an entertainment show that deals with celebrities' gossip.
That entertainment show had a corner where they interviewed stars who recently became a topic.
"For your information, they say this is the third time for a child actor."
An entertainment show.
Honestly, Seo-yeon didn't have much interest.
There were many things she wanted to learn right away, and she felt that if she kept showing her face, it would only leave lingering attachments.
'Still, at least an interview for the last time...'
Just disappearing suddenly was somewhat cool, but.
Shouldn't she at least say goodbye?
Seo-yeon thought so and nodded.
"Okay."
"Really?"
"Yes."
Perhaps not expecting Seo-yeon to accept, Soo-ah opened her eyes wide.
Given Seo-yeon's personality, she thought she would leave without lingering attachments once she made a decision.
Especially for things like entertainment shows, she thought she hated them.
But unlike Soo-ah's thoughts, Seo-yeon didn't particularly hate or dislike entertainment shows.
'If I go on an entertainment show, I feel like I could learn broadcasting know-how and stuff.'
Hmm.
Seo-yeon crossed her arms.
Vtubers are ultimately a battle of content.
This also has similarities with entertainment shows.
But as she said, if she kept ties with broadcasting, she would have lingering attachments, so she decided to give it up.
'Anyway, I can do entertainment shows later.'
Rather, there would be many more things she could do then than now.
Seo-yeon thought so and counted the things to do with her fingers.
Acting, singing, vocalization method of voice acting.
Plus, self-defense techniques in case of emergencies.
'Being a Vtuber or an actor is really not easy.'
She really felt like she was going to get busy from now on.
***
"What? She's really doing it?"
Ha Tae-oh smiled broadly at the contact from Soo-ah.
Because he thought that given Seo-yeon's personality, she might reject it in a heartbeat.
But, the answer that came back was positive.
It was the moment Seo-yeon's first entertainment show appearance was decided.
"You're lucky. You know this is Miss Seo-yeon's first entertainment show, as well as her last one in her childhood, right?"
"Haha, of course. Thank you so much! You know I really like Director Ha, right?"
KMB's entertainment department PD. Shin Jae-woon trembled with joy.
He didn't know that helping with the making video of The Moon That Hid the Sun last time would return like this.
Back then, the viewership rating also doubled.
But what about now?
'We get one more year!'
The last chance for Entertainment Relay, which had been talking about wrapping up soon.
Shin Jae-woon had no intention of missing this opportunity.