Chapter 496
Early morning.
My day began with filming Moon Chang-sik, who had just arrived in front of my house.
[This is Kim Soo-hyun’s house.]
As I waited in the car, making some commentary, I could hear the sound of the main gate opening ahead.
[Oh, looks like they’re coming out.]
[Hello!]
Then, I spotted my reflection in the car window, and Moon Chang-sik stepped out, opening the door for me.
[You can get in here.]
[Hmm, how polite!]
“Wow, Chang-sik, you really know how to do this!”
“Right? He’s even driving.”
The other panelists were impressed by his perfect chauffeur performance.
“…If I had a driver’s license, I would have driven so well too.”
I really need to get my license at this point. I have confidence that I could do it just as well.
Well, anyway.
[Hmm, let’s head to the shop first. Do you know the location?]
[Of course, I do.]
And with that, the car took off.
The scene quickly transitioned, and before I knew it, we arrived at the shop.
[Welcome… Oh, it’s been a while, actor-nim.]
“Oh, you remember Chang-sik?”
“Ah, this is the place where Chang-sik sunbae used to work.”
The screen showed the director recognizing Moon Chang-sik.
After a brief conversation, the scene abruptly changed to one where we were both getting makeup done.
“Hey, I think I saw that earlier….”
“Is Chang-sik getting it done too?”
The panelists could hardly refrain from laughing at that.
It seems getting makeup done together for two days in a row was certainly odd.
“Seems like Chang-sik sunbae is also working hard.”
“…I just got a proposal.”
Anyway, the next scene showed us moving back to the filming location.
Both of us looked noticeably different after getting our makeup done.
“Indeed, makeup really changes a person.”
“The original version was impressive, but now you’re shining.”
“Haha… Thank you.”
Even I could see that the makeup was surprisingly effective.
It’s no wonder one pays good money to have professionals handle it.
After that, we arrived at the filming location, which was set in a large closed school.
“Wow, that’s all a set?”
“Yes, indeed. We rented it for use.”
“This is for the new drama, right? When will it be out?”
“Hmmm… We’re still filming, so it’s scheduled to release next year.”
This time, I ended up promoting two dramas in one variety show.
Both are supporting roles, though.
Next time, I’ll have to come as a lead role, or I might start feeling like I’m only here for minor roles.
Should I aim for a role this time?
I wouldn’t even think of a lead role in the past…
But, since filming with Jisoo and Yeon-ah was unexpectedly fun, I got a bit tempted.
[Alright, let’s go.]
Well, anyway, the screen showed Moon Chang-sik and me entering the closed school.
Then there was a scene where other actors and staff started murmuring upon seeing Moon Chang-sik.
“Wow, so that’s Moon Chang-sik, huh?”
“For them, he’s a senior in the industry and quite famous.”
The staff praised Moon Chang-sik, and I nodded in agreement, feeling it’s well-deserved.
“He is truly an impressive sunbae. At such a young age….”
[Oh, since you’ll be passing out coffee later….]
“Huh?”
Wait, what did I just say on screen?
Instantly, all the panelists’ attention turned towards me.
“Wow….”
“Is he really a senior?”
“Haha….”
Oh dear.
Was asking him to pass out coffee too much?
But still, it’s the manager’s job to pass out coffee….
I just couldn’t do it myself.
[Then I’ll change outfits, so you go ahead and pass out coffee.]
[…Understood.]
After that, there was a scene of me entering the costume room.
[Let’s go buy some coffee.]
And immediately, Moon Chang-sik started running.
[Why are you running?]
[I plan to get the coffee before the makeup finishes.]
[Oh!]
The panelists couldn’t hide their astonishment.
“Wait, he was really going to get it?”
“Making the senior run like that….”
“How much experience is there between Kim Soo-hyun and Chang-sik?”
Seems like they thought I was just joking.
“Haha… I was joking, but Chang-sik sunbae takes everything seriously.”
I tried joining in the lively mood, but…
“…That didn’t seem to be the case.”
“Do you blame Chang-sik for this?”
“I never saw Kim Soo-hyun that way.”
I just ended up losing my voice in the backlash.
Sigh, it was my fault.
Okay, okay, I’m sorry.
I’m sorry for making the manager pass out coffee.
“Not to mention, you really are fast.”
The screen showed Moon Chang-sik running to a nearby café.
I had no idea he was this dedicated.
[Here, I got it.]
[Thank you.]
Fortunately, as it was a café near the filming location, the coffee came out quickly.
Soon, a scene appeared of him distributing coffee to everyone on set.
[Here, enjoy.]
[It’s an honor….]
Everyone was in awe as they received coffee from Moon Chang-sik.
I hadn’t realized such a thing happened while I was changing and getting my makeup done.
Looking back, he did manage to pass out the coffee quickly.
I suppose he anticipated how long makeup would take, so he rushed off.
Filming continued as we captured Moon Chang-sik passing out coffee.
“Hmm?”
“The scene changed.”
Suddenly, the camera perspective shifted to reveal someone coming out of the makeup room.
…Did they film that professionally?
It seems the staff that arrived early really set up the cameras thoroughly.
One cameraman can’t capture so many diverse angles.
“Ah, is that Kim Soo-hyun’s scene?”
“This is exciting.”
They intentionally positioned the camera low, only showing the soiled shoes I was wearing instead of the entire outfit.
“Looks like they finished preparations while you got your coffee?”
“Ah, yes….”
After filming the makeup room, the camera switched to show Moon Chang-sik distributing coffee inside the set.
[Manager?]
My voice was heard, and the camera turned along with Moon Chang-sik’s gaze.
And then….
[Oh, um… the makeup looks great on you.]
My entire look as Yeon-ah appeared on the screen.
“Wow!”
“Is that your new role?”
“You look too beautiful!”
The panelists went wild at that sight.
I was slightly taken aback myself.
…So that’s how much will be revealed.
I had heard they’d disclose some, but I didn’t think they’d show a full shot.
Well, being a supporting role, I guess they thought of revealing it as a buzz.
Looking at the closed school and my appearance so far certainly generates enough anticipation.
[Is something strange?]
[…Nope.]
[Goodness.]
After a brief chat in Yeon-ah’s appearance, I met with the director.
[I’ll trust you.]
[…Understood.]
Then we jumped into filming, skipping a bit of time.
I could show parts with Yeon-ah and the closed school, but it’d be hard to show the actual scene.
Anyway, after wrapping up the filming,
we headed to the gym after shooting an ad for a cosmetics line.
“You two really look alike, huh?”
“Indeed.”
“Ah, so it wasn’t just me who thought that?”
The panelists chimed in, and since I thought the same, I nodded and said.
“I also think we look similar.”
“Then you’ll probably run into each other often at the gym?”
“Yes, it seems like the gym is where we meet.”
Not just sometimes but we usually only meet at the gym.
What would there be to see between me and Moon Chang-sik?
Ah, but once we start shooting for Credit Season 2, we will indeed see each other often.
“Seems like you two are really close.”
“All that friendship is built there?”
“No, no, I usually work out with the manager.”
However, I felt like I needed to clarify because it might create a strange misunderstanding.
Even when we meet, we don’t build camaraderie there.
We’re both usually busy with our workouts.
“Aha, so your manager often teaches you, huh?”
“He’s just always my PT instructor.”
“Oh, is he good at working out?”
“He’s quite the expert.”
In my view, Park Kang-seok certainly qualifies as an expert, so I said that confidently.
He’s not just a manager; he could run a gym if he wanted to.
Honestly, seeing him work out, I could see him opening a gym one day.
[I’m dying.]
[Then let’s just hold one more and die together.]
[What about my schedule tomorrow?!]
The screen showed Moon Chang-sik pushing me too hard at the gym.
At that moment, it was a good timing so I pointed out the screen.
“Just look at me. Doing this intensity every day could mean skipping my schedule.”
“…You haven’t been coming lately, so I thought maybe I’d push you hard this time.”
“Hey, you know I felt so sore the next day that I couldn’t get out of bed?”
“Soreness means it’s good for you.”
“Good grief.”
Who pushes a frail person like me so hard?
Park Kang-seok pushes me hard too, but not to this degree.
“…I see.”
“Anyway, I think you two are indeed close.”
“Your clothes are the same brand as yesterday. Did Kim Soo-hyun gift you that too?”
“…That’s true.”
However, the panelists reacted with subtlety.
You only truly understand when you actually work out there.
Back then, I was a little confused, but seeing it now made it clear that those feelings were indeed there.
Well, anyway, after we worked out, we went to eat some beef.
[You grill meat well, right?]
[Yes, just hand it over to me.]
As I naturally passed tongs and scissors to Moon Chang-sik, the panelists chimed in again.
“Looks like you’ve dined together often?”
“You seem very familiar with it, huh?”
“…I’m just not good at grilling meat.”
Well, it’s true that we’ve often shared meals together.
It’s quite common to eat after finishing workouts.
“You really know how to utilize your manager, don’t you?”
“Is he really a senior?”
“…Back then, it was a daily manager gig.”
“Honestly, it seems like you’d do that regularly.”
“Ah, no way.”
Who would utilize such a grand star like Moon Chang-sik that way?
It was all thanks to the variety show that I could.
“Oh, right? Well, still, he’s a senior….”
“Yes, yes, it’s for the variety show.”
“It looks like Kim Soo-hyun understands broadcasting.”
Well, it seemed like the panelists didn’t fully believe what I said.
But with such words, their expressions were already lost in the narrative.
Moreover, the reactions increased significantly towards the final scenes.
[Wow, it seems like it was a fun day, but not really for Haru, huh?]
[What do you mean by that….]
[Being a variety show, it feels too much like a documentary.]
“Wow, that remark is shocking!”
“Wow… a documentary?”
“Didn’t you just say it was a variety show earlier?”
“Yeah? No….”
The studio erupted as they saw my worried expression about the show’s entertainment value.
Did they capture that too?
I thought it was strictly off-camera talk and wouldn’t make the editing cut.
“It seems the editing turned out a bit odd….”
Plus, it appears that the editing was rather unique too.
I had been thinking throughout the viewing how we ended up looking so close?
…This will potentially stir up quite a response.
This feeling reminded me of the dating rumors that circulated before.