Chapter 41
Chapter 41
Translator: Penny
Chapter 41
Don't Stop People.
UBS's flagship entertainment program, scheduled for Sunday evenings, the so-called 'golden time.'
Its regular members consist of broadcasters from various fields, including actors, singers, and comedians.
And the guests are always carefully selected from famous celebrities.
As far as topicality goes, no other broadcast program could surpass Don't Stop People.
Its viewership ratings were also undeniably high.
However, the main plot, , as well as other plots, mainly involved 'physical activity.'
So, it was common for both regular members and guests to get messed up in various ways.
In fact, those messed-up appearances were one of the elements that made Don't Stop People popular.
It was undeniable that the human side of idols and actors as they tackled difficult missions was a major factor in making people watch Don't Stop People.
"Even so, isn't it a bit much to make even elementary school students do tail chases, Su-hyeok?"
No matter how important viewership ratings were, there was definitely a line that needed to be drawn.
Seong Yu-seok, a regular member and MC of Don't Stop People, expressed his concern about the broadcast outline that Choi Su-hyeok PD had just shown him.
"I think it would be better to take her out of the participant role and put her in the judge role instead."
"Neither you, hyung, nor the other members would sincerely go after Ha-eun. You won't know where Ha-eun is hiding until the very end of the recording, so the situation you're worried about probably won't happen."
Choi Su-hyeok PD then mentioned another advantage, considering that Ha-eun was still only 12 years old.
He added that he had tried to eliminate as many elements as possible that could make Ha-eun feel uncomfortable during the Don't Stop People recording.
"Okay, fine. I'm sure you have your reasons, Su-hyeok. But no matter how I think about it, I think she'll find the tail chase burdensome."
"Um, hyung. Actually… Ha-eun said that she really wanted to participate in the tail chase, if nothing else. She said it looked like it would be a lot of fun."
"What…? Really?"
"Would I lie to you, hyung?"
Choi Su-hyeok PD reiterated that everything he had said up to this point was the best plan, considering both Ha-eun's personal requests and her safety.
Seong Yu-seok was eventually persuaded.
One way or another, the more screen time Ha-eun had, the better.
Ha-eun was the one who had taken You Who Came From the Stars, which had been smooth sailing since the first episode, all the way to the top.
It was impossible to even guess how many new viewers would tune in to Don't Stop People after hearing that Ha-eun would be appearing.
UBS's entertainment department would try to attract as many of those unknown viewers as possible this time.
Seong Yu-seok, a veteran broadcaster, couldn't possibly be unaware of these circumstances.
In the end, Seong Yu-seok, the MC of Don't Stop People, had to give Ha-eun as much screen time as possible.
The problem was, of course, Ha-eun's young age.
'...Gun-yeol is going to have to work hard.'
No matter how much Choi Su-hyeok PD prepared missions that were considerate of Ha-eun, the recording wouldn't just consist of missions from beginning to end.
The talk between the guest, Ha-eun, and the regular members of Don't Stop People would also take up a significant amount of time.
The various stars who had appeared on Don't Stop People so far had been able to proceed smoothly with the recording, thanks to their unique experiences and stories.
However, it was uncertain whether Ha-eun, who was only 12 years old, would be able to show the same eloquence or wit as them.
Fortunately, she had been friends with Lee Gun-yeol, one of the regular members of Don't Stop People, for quite some time.
Rather than leaving everything up to Ha-eun, it seemed better for Lee Gun-yeol to share episodes with Ha-eun instead.
And so, time passed.
Finally, on the day of the [ Don't Stop People : You Who Came From the Stars Special ] recording, Seong Yu-seok was currently.
"How come this funny face doesn't get covered up even when I wear a gat?"
"...You should just keep that to yourself, Mi-seon..."
He was waiting for the other regular members and Ha-eun to arrive, listening to the sudden diss from Seong Yu-seok's coordinator.
However, not long after, the members who began to arrive one by one made similar jokes to the coordinator.
"Hey, stop picking on me. Do you think you guys are any different?"
He argued, half-jokingly, half-seriously, that the other members weren't that different from him.
"Eh…. I'm still better than you, hyung."
"If I had a funnier face than oppa, wouldn't I have become a comedian instead of a singer?"
Almost simultaneously, he was bombarded with facts from all directions, and he eventually had to shut his mouth again.
It was after that when another familiar face and a new face appeared in the waiting room for Seong Yu-seok.
"Make way for these humble faces~. The most beautiful Han Yu-hwa has arrived─"
-Pinch.
"Ouch, ouch!! I, I'm sorry, Ha-eun! Uncle was wrong!!"
Lee Gun-yeol, who was clutching his left waist and collapsing to the floor less than a second later.
Ha-eun's appearance, as she slowly bowed and politely greeted Seong Yu-seok and the Don't Stop People members, was quite impressive.
Of course, it remained to be seen whether that was in a good way or a bad way.
"It feels like just yesterday that I saw you on Next Door Neighbor. You've grown up so beautifully!"
"Oh, if Se-yeong says she's pretty, then she's really pretty."
"Hey, Ha-eun. Can you take a picture with me later? My mom is a huge fan of yours."
For now, all the members welcomed Ha-eun.
Seong Yu-seok thought that the first button was buttoned up well enough.
Afterwards, Ha-eun, who was guided to the dressing room and changed into hanbok like Seong Yu-seok and the other members, was the epitome of elegance.
Of course, he stopped himself from saying it out loud, as he felt that Seong Yu-seok would also get a taste of Ha-eun's electrifying touch like Lee Gun-yeol had a while ago.
"It's Han Yu-hwa."
"It's Han Yu-hwa-gun."
"It's Han Yu-hwa!"
He didn't bother to stop the other members, whose eyes widened at Ha-eun's beautiful hanbok attire.
Even Seong Yu-seok thought that Ha-eun's current appearance was Han Yu-hwa from You Who Came From the Stars herself.
However, after arranging a brief conversation for the recording that would begin soon.
In the process of confirming several questions to use in the talk with Ha-eun in advance.
"Then, can I ask about Ha-eun's acting?"
"Ask about my acting…? What kind of questions?"
"Well, what were you mainly thinking while acting? Or any acting tips that are unique to Ha-eun?"
Ha-eun, who had answered that questions about her family relationships and hobbies were all okay, seemed to stiffen her expression when asked about her acting.
"I… I won't ask too many detailed questions. It's okay if Ha-eun just tells me very simply how she immerses herself in the role."
He wondered why Ha-eun, who had received attention for her incredible acting skills that were unlike those of a child actor, was reluctant to answer the kind of questions she should be most confident in.
In the past, the various actors who had appeared as guests on Don't Stop People had given long speeches about their acting, if nothing else.
'Well…. She must have her reasons.'
In any case, a question that would make the guest uncomfortable was a question that the MC, Seong Yu-seok, should not ask.
So, he decided to put more weight on the types of questions that Ha-eun had said she was okay with answering earlier.
After that, as he told her things that she should know in advance, it was already less than 10 minutes before the recording was scheduled to begin.
Lee Gun-yeol and the other members were also putting on their microphones and preparing for the recording, so Seong Yu-seok was also about to start preparing for the recording.
However, not long after, Ha-eun, who had been hesitating, opened her mouth.
"Um, Yu-seok uncle. Can I ask you just one thing?"
"Ah, of course. Feel free to ask me anything you're curious about regarding the filming."
"Well, it's not a question about filming. It's a bit personal…. Is that okay?"
"Hmm…. Tell me what it is first."
She asked him to spare a little more time.
As a result, putting on the microphone for filming had to be postponed a bit.
The question that he heard from Ha-eun was a type of question that Seong Yu-seok had never expected.
"Yu-seok uncle, do people recognize you when you go to places like cafes or supermarkets after you became famous?"
"I guess so…?"
"Aren't those people a burden? It doesn't seem comfortable, to be honest."
He still didn't know what Ha-eun's intention was in asking this question.
However, he didn't think that the question she had asked, even asking him to spare some time, was that light.
"Those kinds of attention can be said to be a responsibility for the popularity that I enjoy. Of course, it's inconvenient in many ways compared to when I was ordinary, but I'm trying to handle it as much as I can for now."
He chose only answers that were completely devoid of playfulness.
Ha-eun, who seemed to be deep in thought at this,
Still, in the end, he heard that she was grateful for the good advice,
Seong Yu-seok also hoped that Ha-eun's worries would be resolved.
After that, Choi Su-hyeok PD's standby signal was finally heard by Seong Yu-seok and Ha-eun.
The moment the recording began, not even a few seconds later.
"Okay, everyone has been waiting a long time. Today's special guest, Lee Ha-eun!"
As the MC of Don't Stop People, he sincerely welcomed the guest, Ha-eun.
And, only until that moment, he had no idea, let alone imagined, the various achievements that Ha-eun would make.
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To preserve their original tone and authenticity, the raw text has been kept for reference, while the English interpretation is provided right before or after it. This helps convey both the literal and cultural nuance of the original work.
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