When it came to appearing on variety shows for movie promotions, the promotional team's intentions were reflected more than the individual's. The genre of the film.
And which variety show to appear on to most effectively contribute to promotion—that was the most important law of promotion.
An individual's opinion was, at best, for reference only.
Seo Yeon knew at least that much.
'The easiest one is Running People.'
Basically, Running People's plot had 'chasing and tearing off the name tag on the opponent's arm' as its fundamental premise.
Various concepts utilizing that could be employed, making it the most suitable variety show for
'Which variety show did
When she suddenly thought about it.
She had no memory of seeing it on a variety show.
It was on the nine o'clock news.
'Hmm.'
To begin with, they hadn't done any promotion before the movie filming was complete.
They probably intended to finish all the filming first and then promote.
'Of all times, before that, Pyo Ji-woo created a Swordmaster ending.'
Before they could even promote properly, it made the nine o'clock news.
Of course, they enjoyed a promotional effect greater than appearing on any variety show.
Except for the minor issue of the release being pushed back.
'Mmm.'
Actually, variety shows were something Seo Yeon didn't particularly care about either way.
'But I need to manage my image, my image.'
Once the movie was released, Cha Seo-ah's image would definitely affect me.
To defend against that influence as much as possible, her existing image needed to be stronger than that.
She couldn't rely on Princess Yeon-hwa forever.
'So, I want to avoid physically demanding variety shows for now.'
Seo Yeon was certainly confident in physically demanding variety shows.
She was too confident, which was the problem.
In that regard, Running People was a bit of an error.
'Though I definitely want to appear on it later.'
It was also a popular variety show.
Seo Yeon crossed her arms and pondered like that, but.
'Me agonizing over it won't change anything either.'
Seo Yeon, who had been deep in thought, let out a sigh.
Then, she felt some students nearby flinch.
"……."
Must be her imagination.
For some reason, she felt like the number of kids reacting intensely to her words had increased since the school festival ended.
It had been a week since the school festival ended.
At least the class president had gotten to the point of making conversation with Seo Yeon, but.
'Why is that.'
Even though they had gone 'fighting!' together, there was a peculiar sense of distance.
Even the female student who had just flinched was a friend who had played a ghost role on the 2nd floor with Seo Yeon.
Of course, that female student didn't particularly want to avoid Seo Yeon.
She had just witnessed something during the school festival.
Something crawling on all fours chasing after male students.
'It was definitely Seo Yeon.'
But there was no way a human could chase a running boy by crawling on all fours.
Even with such doubts, the direction they came running from was exactly where Seo Yeon had been, so it bothered her.
Moreover, the acting Seo Yeon had shown during practice was truly impressive, strongly giving the feeling of a 'real actress.'
On top of that, after the festival ended, Seo Yeon hadn't come to school for a while due to filming.
So that aspect was even more pronounced.
'Weird…….'
Still, she had entered the group chat, so that was one step forward.
But there was also a feeling of somehow retreating, so she couldn't help but fall into worry.
And, around the time Seo Yeon was deep in such worries.
"Wouldn't Running People be the best after all?"
The production team of
"I think it would be best to utilize the movie's concept as is and have a chase. I heard actor Joo Seo-yeon is also good at sports?"
"Mmm, definitely."
It was a reasonable point to some extent.
Running People usually proceeded with two teams divided, but occasionally the plot changed.
If they placed Seo Yeon in the same role as Cha Seo-ah and proceeded…….
"That won't work."
Producer Cha Dong-bin, who had been quietly listening, spoke up.
It was an unexpected objection.
"Huh? It feels like a perfect match for the movie's style?"
"It is a perfect match."
Cha Dong-bin also agreed with that.
However.
"If only we weren't hiding what kind of character Cha Seo-ah is."
"Ah."
Come to think of it, that was true.
Currently, to the public, Joo Seo-yeon was known only as a supporting cast member at the level of a 'convenience store part-timer.'
Other than that, they hadn't gone into depth from the beginning, and thanks to that, there were various rumors about who the culprit was.
In a thriller movie, the villain displayed a presence equal to the lead.
Naturally, promoting the villain actor was a given.
"I think that can be done in the middle, after the release."
They weren't going to film just one promotional variety show.
At least two was appropriate.
Going out too often could make the public sick of it, and scheduling would be difficult.
"Then is there anything suitable? Promoting as a convenience store part-timer feels a bit ambiguous from the start."
"Having four people promote at the same time is fine too. Like naturally tagging along."
Once revealed later, that would become a twist in itself.
Joo Seo-yeon herself was currently quite a hot actress, so it wouldn't be strange for her to be included in the promotion.
"Then……."
Avoid physically demanding variety shows.
And a variety show that would naturally bring up topicality.
"These days, somewhat raw feels are also good. Showing that an actor doesn't hold back their image can become a topic."
"Right?"
"How about this?"
Saying that, Cha Dong-bin presented a variety show.
Seeing that, the production team wore surprised expressions.
Actor Kim Dae-heon, who played Detective Im Seung-cheol, and actor Park Hee-joon, who played Detective Seo Kwang-il.
Since both were men, it might be fine.
But they thought it would be quite tough for actress Jung Si-hyun, who played Han Ye-hwa, and Seo Yeon.
"They're not all going, right? The filming……."
"Those who are currently free are actor Park Hee-joon and actor Joo Seo-yeon, so I'm thinking of first directing those two this way."
"Hmm."
But then again, if it was just Seo Yeon, maybe it would be fine.
That was because Director Bae Jin-hwan had praised her so highly.
Even Kim Hong-baek, the martial arts director of Cheonghong Action School—no, Professor Kim Hong-baek—had said this.
"If Seo Yeon seriously becomes an action actor, she will truly achieve great success."
It was none other than Professor Kim Hong-baek, who had worked with numerous action actors.
Even actors overseas. For him to say that much, Seo Yeon's athletic ability had likely surpassed the level of simply being 'outstanding.'
Professor Kim Hong-baek was famous in the industry for being strict and stingy with praise.
For someone like him to praise Seo Yeon until his mouth was dry.
Naturally, the production team was deeply impressed by his remarks, and accordingly had no choice but to consider various things.
Running People being mentioned first was also for that reason.
"I think it'll be fine. Actor Park Hee-joon is originally from the Special Forces, so he'll be able to help even if actor Joo Seo-yeon struggles a bit."
At the production team's words, Cha Dong-bin nodded.
It felt roughly decided.
"Then, the appearance will be on
Uninhabited Survival.
A variety show with a plot of living for 4 nights and 5 days on an uninhabited island or jungle where no one came.
Naturally, it was a type that Seo Yeon hadn't expected at all.
***
"What?!
The one who shouted with a horrified voice wasn't Seo Yeon.
It was her manager, Park Eun-ha.
She gasped at the fact that Seo Yeon would be doing her movie promotion on
"Uninhabited Survival for a female actress, isn't that too harsh? Her skin will all burn, and for future filming too……"
"They said Seo Yeon's filming portion is all done?"
"That's, that's true but."
Park Eun-ha sighed at her superior's words.
If it were up to her, she'd go to the CEO and argue, but she didn't have the time for that.
Above all, Seo Yeon had to actively refuse for her to even argue.
'This kid has no reaction at all.'
She sometimes thought this, but it was both Seo Yeon's strength and weakness.
Since her emotional changes were usually faint, it was hard to read her thoughts.
Even hearing the words
Of course,
First, it was a variety show that could show the actor's usual appearance, and there were many actors who showed good sides there and revealed reversal charm.
However.
'Not for female actresses.'
First, in the case of
Even at best, it was an uninhabited island with scorching sun.
Naturally, it was fatal for a female actress who had to consistently manage her skin.
Moreover, female actresses often showed appearances where they couldn't even sleep properly and only caused trouble.
Of course, because of that, conversely, if they just showed an actively stepping forward attitude, they could easily gain favorability, but…….
'Seo Yeon would probably do well, but…….'
Seo Yeon, whom even Professor Kim Hong-baek had praised.
But using one's body and survival were different.
'Hmm.'
Unlike Park Eun-ha's worries, Seo Yeon didn't think much about
Rather.
'It sounds fun.'
She was a bit flustered, but things like sunlight didn't matter to Seo Yeon.
It was also because Seo Yeon's skin was invincible, not developing blemishes or freckles from something like UV rays.
'There will be free time in between, so I can also tell stories about the movie.'
She had thought it would naturally be Running People, so it was unexpected.
They would probably consider appearing on that one later.
"Seo Yeon. ……I'm saying this just in case, but you shouldn't overdo it, okay?"
"Yes."
Seeing Seo Yeon nodding casually, Park Eun-ha felt a vague sense of unease.
Like that, the appearance on
'Filming starts in a week.'
It was quite a coincidence.
The very last day of filming happened to be a fairly important day for Seo Yeon.
It was the day of Ramiel's first broadcast.
And also, Seo Yeon's birthday.
***
"Wow, hello, PD Shin. Long time no see."
"Hey, our Actor Park! You've grown so much. It really has been a while."
At PD Shin Young-woo's bright greeting, Park Jung-woo smiled awkwardly.
That was because he had frequently appeared on PD Shin Young-woo's variety shows since he was young.
Because of that, PD Shin Young-woo tended to treat Jung-woo like a nephew.
Above all, he was also good friends with his father.
"You always work hard."
"Oh, don't even mention it. Since moving to
In fact, it was a broadcast where the PD had already changed several times.
What hadn't changed was Jung Dae-hyun, the main MC of
"Jung-woo, want to come on our variety show too? I'll arrange a spot for you."
"Ah, of course. I'll think about it."
Naturally, he had no intention of appearing.
Park Jung-woo had no interest in physically demanding variety shows.
Especially
Filming on an uninhabited island on a day like this, his skin would all burn too.
"There's an empty spot for the next filming guests……."
It felt like he was definitely asking if he'd do the filming, so Jung-woo smiled awkwardly.
Of course, PD Shin Young-woo didn't think Jung-woo would actually accept either.
Park Jung-woo was a thoroughly self-managing actor in every way.
"Sigh, anyway I'm already worried. This filming has two actors coming for movie promotion too."
"……Movie promotion on Uninhabited Survival?"
That was quite a bold move.
Thinking it would be something actors would be quite reluctant about, he asked.
"As it happens, it's someone related to Actor Park again. They're still young, but I'm already worried. If they whine about wanting to go back during filming, that's another tricky situation."
In reality, there were many such female actresses and idols.
Those who gave up or lay down during filming that was harder than expected.
"……If I may ask, who is it?"
At PD Shin Young-woo's words, Park Jung-woo felt strangely concerned.
A female actress related to him.
And young too.
There was only one person like that.
"Actor Joo Seo-yeon. She's appearing on our variety show this time."
At those words, Park Jung-woo squeezed his eyes shut.