NOVEL NEXT Chapter 202
The long trip to Japan has come to an end.
Honestly, Seo-yeon is extremely satisfied.
She felt so content that she thought it wouldn’t be necessary to visit for a while, and she bought a ton of stuff.
Now it’s time to go home and decorate with all the goods.
Just thinking about putting up posters already brightens her mood.
‘Does Ramiel not sell any goods?’
Seo-yeon suddenly had that thought.
But given Lee Ji-yeon’s personality, it doesn’t seem like she’d sell such items.
‘That’s why I should have gotten into corporate management.’
In her previous life, Ramiel was a very successful corporate Vtuber.
So, naturally, there were a lot of goods released.
But back then, Seo-yeon didn’t understand the act of buying goods, so she didn’t purchase anything in particular.
What a regrettable situation.
Now she has money, yet finds herself in a miserable situation where destiny has changed…
‘No, it’s not exactly miserable.’
From Ji-yeon’s perspective, being a Vtuber remains a hobby, and focusing on acting, her original dream, is much better now.
Thinking about it, the Ramiel goods are definitely worth the sacrifice.
‘…I’ll make some later.’
Anyway, she brought back a ton of materials for that.
To be honest, she hadn’t thought much about it, but as she wandered around Akihabara, she gained some interest in that area too.
“Seo-yeon, are you all set to appear on the variety show tomorrow?”
“Huh?”
Wasn’t that the ghost part filmed at the inn?
That thought crossed her mind, but it didn’t seem to be the case.
“Originally, the show you were supposed to appear on was an interview variety program.”
“……”
That was purely a hidden camera prepared by the broadcasting company to surprise Seo-yeon.
In other words, it was separate from the variety show she was meant to be on.
In fact, the variety show wasn’t anything special.
It was just an interview-style show featuring various panels asking Seo-yeon, who was currently appearing in the popular [Dream Future] drama, various questions.
‘I didn’t think there would be one last project left.’
Anyway.
Seo-yeon wrapped up the last variety show shoot and truly returned to Korea.
Up to that point, nothing much was special.
There wasn’t a massive crowd when she entered Korea, or anything like that.
She simply returned home and took a good long nap.
However, when Seo-yeon fell asleep like that.
The internet was buzzing with topics related to her.
And not in Korea, but overseas.
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– What on earth was Seo-yeon doing in Japan?
– ? Why?
– I’m watching a Japanese drama and Seo-yeon is in it.
– ??
At first, it wasn’t a big deal.
A community user had cut and posted a scene where Seo-yeon appeared in a drama.
Coincidentally, it was only a 1-minute clip, so there was no need for editing.
– What is that?
– Minefield girl Seo-yeon? ㄷㄷㄷ
– She seems a bit different than usual??
With red eyes and a careless smile.
Her flowing gestures and actions were unlike Seo-yeon’s usual demeanor.
Most notably, her appearance blended so well with the minefield outfit.
– But Seo-yeon was originally a minefield girl after all.
– It does make sense, considering it could explode if stepped on, ㅇㅇ
Some jokes were thrown around, but Seo-yeon’s presence in that 1-minute clip was too striking to be called an extra.
There were other actors around, but only Seo-yeon stood out.
With her black hair, pale skin, and red eyes, she embodied the characteristics of a minefield girl perfectly.
– Who is this actress?
– ? Don’t you know Seo-yeon?
– I don’t know her.
Even those who typically don’t watch dramas or movies showed interest.
In other words, Seo-yeon’s appearance looked as if she had jumped straight out of a comic.
Thus, people who usually preferred subculture naturally took an interest.
– Seo-yeon had barely 1 minute of screen time?
– ㅇㅇ If she had appeared any longer, it would have been a brain freeze; I saw it was reported as a cameo.
– LOL, she was in for just 1 minute and already trending on Twitter?
– Seo-yeon, are you the ultimate warrior in Japan…?
Of course, it goes without saying that those in Korea who take an interest in Japanese dramas are very few.
Especially those who actually watch it on airing days are even rarer.
So, the buzz wasn’t that huge in Korea, but Japan was different.
It appeared online in real-time, and many were shocked to learn she was the actress who had recently appeared in a hidden camera sketch (Dokkiri).
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Post: Bringing in the reactions from Dongchosun
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349 Is that the actress who was crawling on the ground back then?
370 Is it real? She’s completely different.
421 Honestly, I didn’t believe it when they said that was acting, www.
423 I thought she was a genius actress (laughs), but I’m reflecting. I’m currently replaying this video over and over.
> Really? It’s not just me then.
484 Super cute, www. Is she seriously born to be a minefield?
> How about that statement though? LOL
503 Minefield types are surprisingly specific about looks. But she doesn’t look awkward or like a cosplay at all.
506 Moreover, her eyes aren’t even lenses; they’re really hers, www.
> Red eyes? Is that true?
> Apparently it’s natural; they’re originally brown but turn red in certain situations.
> Really? Is she some kind of superpower user?
508 I became a complete fan of Soyeon-chan after seeing her in Japan.
612 Honestly, she has the typical Japanese “beautiful” look, and she’s got big boobs.
619 I heard Soyeon’s mom is a beauty with enormous assets.
622 Eh, that’s a lie, right??
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Dongchosun folks are currently losing their minds over Seo-yeon, LOL
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– Why is that true?
– They’re all fooled by Seo-yeon’s acting right now… They’d freak out if they saw her real self.
– But isn’t it normal for an actor to act?
└ ? That’s true?
– Minefield Seo-yeon is a bit cute; I personally pick her as my number one.
– After a long time, I was thrilled to see Seo-yeon.
– But honestly, Seo-yeon is top-tier in looks; she’s incredibly pretty, ㅇㅇ It’s just that her actions aren’t lovely.
– What are you talking about? Seo-yeon looks super cute when she’s happily running around in variety shows.
– Wear that in Korea too.
– LOL, looks like she wouldn’t wear it. Just look at Seo-yeon during Harara, LOL.
– But is it even possible to get this much attention with just a 1-minute appearance? It’s so nonsensical.
– There’s even an actress who became popular in just 10 seconds.
– And Seo-yeon’s recent variety appearance was legendary… so many were interested.
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Due to the excessive buzz in Japan, various posts started spreading in the community.
The content of national pride has always been a readily available fuel.
Moreover, lately, the most popular actress in Korea.
If she’s labeled a genius actress, the flames grow even stronger.
That’s around the time various YouTubers started uploading videos too.
[Japanese actress gives up acting after seeing Seo-yeon’s skills – “I’m quitting after seeing Soyeon!”]
[Breaking News: World Cup Hope, Is Seo-yeon Joining the Korean National Soccer Team? Japan’s Ministry of Defense: “Must adhere to international law.”]
[“Japanese popular actress in frenzy over Seo-yeon’s naturalization in Korea. ” I’m going to Korea following Seo-yeon.”]
Those kinds of videos began appearing one after another, and of course, humorous titles were spreading across various communities.
Once a fire ignites, the buzz spreads in no time.
In the past, an unpopular idol who appeared on a military variety show became a sensation after just 5 seconds of cute behavior.
Even more so, it was a recently rising actress.
And the reactions came not just from Japan.
– Seo-yeon’s video has spread to Reddit?
– The title says “Cute Japan Girl,” LOL, Cute!!
– But this time, I’ll acknowledge it; Seo-yeon from Harara is surprisingly cute.
– Honestly, she speaks Japanese so well that it’s easy to confuse her.
– There are also those correcting that “she’s Korean. She’s famous in Korea as a gorilla.”
– The guy responding is Korean.
– Below, that Yankee wrote “What?” which is hilarious, LOL.
– But does Seo-yeon speak Japanese well? She’s almost native-level.
– I don’t know, but honestly, I feel like she can speak well.
What started as simple humor quickly turned into a major topic due to the 1-minute clip of Seo-yeon filmed in Japan.
In the video, Seo-yeon was portrayed remarkably attractively.
Her body moved fluidly, unlike her usual self.
Her expression and tone mixed with the exaggerated emotional acting typical of Japan made her come across as an ideal recruitment image.
Even Seo-yeon’s fan cafe went so far as to post a picture of the minefield-type Seo-yeon on the entrance.
– From today, I’m one with Seo-yeon. Anyone calling her a gorilla from now on will be treated as an attack against me, and I won’t spare them.
– Agreed. But honestly, this minefield Seo-yeon is cute.
– Lately, why is Seo-yeon doing such a cute concept, LOL? But honestly, she’s so cute, it makes me upset, LOL.
– It finally feels like the fan cafe is a real fan cafe.
– So what was it until now?
└ A basement arena.
While the community was ablaze with excitement.
“This poster is surprisingly big.”
Waking up, Seo-yeon was engrossed in decorating her room.
Her only dilemma was whether or not to buy a new display case.
In a funny twist, she learned about the buzz the next day at school.
And it was from Lee Ji-yeon who came to her class.
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When she arrived at school, the atmosphere felt a bit strange.
Perhaps because the students had gotten used to Seo-yeon, they casually greeted her.
There wasn’t anything particularly special she had done.
But today, more gazes were directed at her than usual.
‘What’s going on?’
At first, she didn’t understand the reason.
Was it just because she had been in Japan for a long time?
That was the only thought in her mind.
“Hey, Seo-yeon.”
She learned the truth during lunch.
It was due to Ji-yeon approaching her with a baffled expression.
“Did you see this?”
“See what?”
“Your image is causing a stir in Japan!”
At those words, Seo-yeon blinked in surprise.
Causing a stir?
Was there any reason for that?
Seo-yeon hadn’t done much at all.
All she did was fall for a hidden camera prank and appear as a guest in a variety show.
Moreover, it was an interview show, so she hadn’t really shown much.
As for the hidden camera, that was a variety program all Korean actors typically passed through.
The only standout moment was a 1-minute cameo in director Kakeba’s drama.
Of course, Seo-yeon never once thought that 1-minute would lead to anything special.
“Minefield princess.”
“? Why are you swearing?”
“…… I admit the pronunciation is a bit off. Sorry.”
Seo-yeon momentarily thought Ji-yeon had just cursed at her.
Ji-yeon felt her own pronunciation was slightly off but quickly apologized.
Anyway.
“They’re calling you the minefield princess.”
“What? Why?”
“You. The Japanese are calling you the minefield princess.”
Ji-yeon showed Seo-yeon various trends currently creating a buzz in Japan.
They commonly refer to a minefield girl as “Jirai Onna” in Japan.
Or sometimes as “Pien Girl.”
Perhaps that’s why Seo-yeon became known as “Jirai Hime,” or the “Pien Hime” this time.
‘What even is that?’
Why attach princess to it?
Seo-yeon shuddered at the cringy title.
However, in Japan, it’s not unusual to casually attach “hime” to names.
In fact, Seo-yeon’s designation in Japan became “minefield princess.”
‘Uh, on one hand, it does fit the image well, I guess.’
She was tremendously relieved her image wasn’t the first ghost.
But still, being called “minefield princess” feels quite peculiar.
Although they leaned toward a minefield image, being addressed by such a title is indescribable.
“So, I heard from Jo Seo-hee yesterday.”
“What else is there?”
“Well, I was going to tell you yesterday, but you seemed tired, so I didn’t.”
Of course, Seo-yeon wasn’t particularly tired.
Her resilient body had never known fatigue since birth.
She simply thought she should catch up on some sleep, so she slept a bit longer.
And after waking up, the only action she took was to organize the goods she had brought from Japan.
“It seems like Japan has moved quickly.”
“What do you mean?”
“About the upcoming [Gyeongseong Young Lady].”
Suddenly, Seo-yeon, who had garnered considerable attention in Japan.
Once the news reached Japan, they began to spring into action.
When they learned Seo-yeon was filming a movie titled [Gyeongseong Young Lady], they started reaching out from various places.
Moreover, in [Gyeongseong Young Lady], Seo-yeon’s role is that of a Japanese character.
So, they must feel they need to capitalize on the opportunity.
“If everything goes well, it might be hard to get a simultaneous release… but it looks like it will be released in Japan within half a year after its initial release.”
Typically, the Japanese film industry is quite restrictive.
It’s common for overseas box office hits to be released in Japan long after—often a year to two years later.
However, for a Korean film to be released in half a year is an extremely rare occurrence.
It indicates that Seo-yeon made a huge impact in Japan.
At those words.
‘Is it really that significant?’
Honestly, Seo-yeon found it hard to grasp.
She just thought, “If it goes well, perhaps I can make excuses to come to Japan more often~”, lightly brushing it aside.
But the situation was spiraling into something far more significant than Seo-yeon anticipated.
The expectations for her next project, [Gyeongseong Young Lady], were clearly rising.
“Jo Seo-hee seemed very motivated. She’s extremely excited for this week’s shoot.”
“……”
Oh, right.
The first filming for [Gyeongseong Young Lady] was happening this week.
Given the amount of delayed shoots, it was only natural for Jo Seo-hee to be enthusiastic.
Moreover, with the rising buzz around [Gyeongseong Young Lady], it was the icing on the cake.
It certainly was good news for Seo-yeon too.
Later, as she aimed for her ‘graduation’ work, she needed to become a bit more renowned.