Chapter 58
Chapter 58
Translator: Penny
Chapter 58
Of the 20 episodes that make up Moonlight Pierced by Clouds, there isn't a single unimportant scene.
But the filming of the first episode is especially crucial.
'First impression.'
The moment when the two main characters, Crown Prince Lee Hyun and Yeongwol, are first introduced.
At the same time, the moment when the drama's first impression is determined.
Not just the first episode, but the second, the third.
Given the nature of dramas, which must keep viewers glued to their screens continuously.
-Rustle-!
"H-Hik!"
It was more important than anything to generate interest and fun from the very first episode, the beginning of the drama.
The scenes that break people's 'stereotypes' being placed in the first episode of Moonlight Pierced by Clouds was also an extension of that.
"Y-You scoundrel! How dare you try to cut me down!"
"I didn't particularly try to cut you down. You're the one who fell towards my sword."
"Wh-What?!"
A person who is supposedly a Crown Prince is chased by a wild boar and falls to the ground.
Because of that, he is almost cut by Yeongwol's fierce sword.
Despite his obviously high status, he is scolded by Yeongwol, who doesn't recognize him at all.
There wasn't a single thing that was cliché or predictable.
It was a bonus that Yoo Sung-jae's face was red, while Ha-eun's face was expressionless and indifferent, creating a contrast.
Like this, the first meeting between Crown Prince Lee Hyun and Yeongwol, the two main characters of Moonlight Pierced by Clouds, was far from a romantic first encounter.
In some ways, it could be said to be the worst first meeting.
However, this was an element that made viewers curious about the developments that would follow.
The 'result' of the two male and female protagonists being together was easily predictable, but the 'process' by which Lee Hyun and Yeongwol would end up together was completely unpredictable at the moment.
'Even if Sung-jae is like that. Ha-eun's facial expression control is amazing.'
'There's no hint that she's holding back laughter.'
If it's funny, it's funny.
If it's light, it's light.
The weight and seriousness that historical dramas have usually had were also hard to find.
It made viewers feel that it was familiar, yet something was different.
"Anyway, let's go our separate ways. I'll pretend I don't have a debt for saving your life."
"H-Hey! Wait a minute!"
Lastly, even the developments after the first meeting.
"I...I'm lost. Help me."
Didn't go as viewers expected.
The sight of the Crown Prince asking for help from the person he had just scolded for being rude could not be found anywhere else.
Nevertheless, it wasn't an irrational sight.
Even if he was of high status like the Crown Prince, he was still human.
He had been running so frantically from the wild boar that he had no idea where he was.
In other words, the possibility of Crown Prince Lee Hyun getting out of the forest on his own was extremely low.
-Grasp!
"I-If you saved me, you have to take responsibility to the end!!"
One way or another, he had to survive.
He had no choice but to grab onto Yeongwol's pants leg and beg in a way that was not at all like a Crown Prince.
What Lee Hyun then faced was Yeongwol's cold, emotionless gaze.
That gaze, which subtly contained a sense of pity, contrasted with Lee Hyun's desperate gaze, creating the effect of making Lee Hyun, who was of high status, the subordinate, and Yeongwol, who was of relatively low status, the superior.
And, cut.
"Wow, the teamwork is perfect."
"Both of you have great eye contact too. Okay, let's take a short break and then start filming S#2~!"
Perhaps because the first take was completed in one take, the staff's expressions were bright.
It was a sight that could be said to be fortunate enough.
If there were countless NGs from the first take, the atmosphere of the set would also be depressed.
As the staff of the KBC drama department had been experiencing a slump for three years straight.
There was no more certain motivation than finishing the first take in one go.
This time it's different.
It was a cliché line that was shouted every time a new drama was aired, but this time it was really different.
It had to be different.
Therefore.
'We really did a good job casting the actors.'
'Please, just like this…!'
They began to pray for the success of the drama to all kinds of gods, including the God of Heaven and Earth, as well as all sorts of gods they only knew by name.
Yoo Sung-jae was the only one showing a different kind of emotion in the set, which was full of only desperation.
"Um, Ha-eun, did I do something wrong…?"
Perhaps because Ha-eun's sword, which had almost grazed Yoo Sung-jae a while ago, remained in his memory.
He ended up asking if he had done anything that would make Ha-eun dislike him.
Even so, the answer that came back from Ha-eun, who continued to maintain Yeongwol's indifferent expression, was.
"No."
A negative form that couldn't be clearer than this.
Yoo Sung-jae was also given Ha-eun's own encouragement that he was doing well.
Of course, the person who heard such sudden encouragement was just confused.
That's because the murderousness that Yoo Sung-jae felt a little while ago was 'real'.
Somehow, the sight of Lee Hyun fearing Yeongwol due to such murderousness was able to be acted out more realistically.
The fear that welled up from the depths of Yoo Sung-jae's heart belonged to a kind that could never be faked.
However, from Ha-eun's point of view, she was just acting as usual.
There was nothing in particular that Yoo Sung-jae had done to earn Ha-eun's dislike yet.
'...A good person.'
In the entertainment industry, where all sorts of incidents and accidents really happen, Yoo Sung-jae was one of the few people who didn't have any scandals.
This was the same in Ha-eun's memory of the entertainment industry.
That was why she didn't feel much distance from Yoo Sung-jae.
Since he was already a person who had proven his goodness, he was someone she could get close to without any particular problems.
Thanks to that, she was able to act without hesitation in looking down on Crown Prince Lee Hyun.
Even though acting and reality are separate, if you find it difficult to be with the other actor, it will affect your acting.
"Okay, let's start when you're ready. 3, 2, 1…. Action!"
And so, even after the filming of S#2, which involved taking Lee Hyun to Yeongwol's residence, began.
As time passed and passed, even after finishing the filming of S#6, which involved grilling the wild boar that Yeongwol had caught during the day.
"Good work."
"Ah, yes…. You too, Ha-eun."
She was just focused on working well with Yoo Sung-jae.
In fact, Yoo Sung-jae was slightly burdened by Ha-eun's unreserved acting.
Anyway, the first day of filming was over before they knew it.
In order to watch the , which she had temporarily forgotten about due to focusing on the filming of Moonlight Pierced by Clouds, she hurried to the dressing room.
It was about 15 minutes later that she held the cell phone that was in Ha-eun's school uniform pocket.
Even so, she couldn't watch the Fantasy Home PV right away.
『 Debut Broadcast! 』
『 3312 viewers 』
Because one of the two members of Fantasy Home who debuted today was still doing their debut broadcast.
No matter how important the Fantasy Home PV was, it wasn't as important as watching the debut broadcast of a fellow Fantasy Home member.
Therefore.
Isn't YOASOBI the foundation of J-POP?
How can someone who debuted less than 10 years ago be the foundation;
If you're going to argue about the foundation, you should bring Yonezu Kenshi.
Ugh, smells like an old man.
Amazarashi is all you need ㅡㅡ
After accessing the broadcast of the member 'Mile', who was currently broadcasting with.
Just like Ha-eun used to do whenever she watched Daramji's broadcast.
She entered a chat with Ha-eun's trademark tone in the noisy chat room.
After that, she continued to watch Mile's broadcast until she got on Ju Jeong-yun's van and headed home.
The problem was that the ID currently logged in was Fantasy Home's Dia, not Daramji's broadcast manager.
But, the bigger problem.
"Oh, it's the youngest!"
“…!!”
Mile, who was working hard on the broadcast in her own way, mentioned Ha-eun's nickname.
And, not even a few seconds later.
"Hmm, it's about time to end the broadcast. I'll briefly show our youngest's debut PV and end it~."
The biggest problem was that a short PV for Dia's debut broadcast, which was scheduled for Tuesday, began to play.
Ha-eun's cell phone volume decreased at the speed of light in response.
However, after arriving at Ha-eun's house and watching the Fantasy Home PV, which she had wanted to see so badly, from beginning to end.
After finally going to bed, time passed and passed again.
At that moment, when the debut broadcast of "Dia" was counting down.
"Hoo…."
A deep breath was automatically exhaled at the sight of the number of people waiting for the broadcast already exceeding three digits and heading towards four digits.
After slightly adjusting the position of the microphone.
She spread out the old notebooks she had been writing in since she was a child on the desk and looked at the various contents written in them.
One way or another, so that she wouldn't end up with regrets and lingering feelings.
Because there was no change in the fact that she had to act her best, as she always had.
-Click.
Finally, after displaying the "Dia" PV video on the broadcast screen, all that was left was a deep breath.
After that.
Is something big coming? Is something big coming? Is something big coming?
Cream and Mile both say that the youngest is the greatest.
The avatar is definitely the prettiest ㅇㅇ
While alternately looking at the chats of the many viewers waiting for Dia's debut and the story of Dia that was playing on the broadcast screen.
[ …The spirit has finally obtained the things she has dreamed of so much. Now, all that remains is to enjoy the "Fantasy". ]
Only after the last line of the PV video was recited.
She opened her mouth, which had been closed for a long time.
📝 Translator’s Note:
You may notice that certain lines or phrases in this novel appear both in their original Korean (or Hanja) form and in English translation.
This is intentional — these phrases are classical idioms, divine titles, or poetic expressions that carry layered meanings.
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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