Hierarchy Sorting: Weekend Saturday

"The Perfect Man" has reached its latter half, still cruising steadily with viewer ratings in the high 36-37% range.

The reason is Seo Do-yoon, now dubbed the "punishment guy"—cold to everyone else but warm only to Han Yu-jin, a reversal charm that's completely captivated viewers. On top of that, the sweet romance with Lee Seoyeon, something you rarely see, has fully won over the fans.

Meanwhile, the scene of Seo Do-yoon (Han Jimin), invited as the ceremonial first pitcher at a pro baseball game, was released—and it had fans cracking up. In this way, the KBC drama "The Perfect Man" is writing new history for the network. Shooting wraps next week due to schedules.

"So today's the last shoot, then?"

"Yeah. Now it's all about album work and Top Baseball."

"Sigh."

Lee Seoyeon sighs softly, gripping my hand tight. Then she leans her small head on my shoulder, pouting her lips.

"So when can I see you again?"

"Whenever you want?"

"...Really?"

"Of course. Gotta run to my girl whenever she wants."

I nod lightly at Lee Seoyeon's anxious voice. The words feel a bit cheesy, but seeing her expression melt away like butter, I know I nailed it. I stroke her hair as I ask,

"What about you? Anything starting after the drama ends?"

"...Ah."

Two days ago? There was an article about her being eyed for a supporting role in "The King," directed by Choi Si-jeong—the double-million-view director and box-office guarantee.

No clue how it'll play out yet, but if it's true, it's a golden opportunity from the heavens for her.

Not only broadening her acting spectrum but also revamping her image.

In other words, upgrading her class as an actress. And that doesn't hurt me at all. Her fame flows straight into my IP, after all.

"Circle Production actually reached out."

"...So the article was legit."

Circle Production—the outfit producing "The King" under Choi Si-jeong's direction.

"Can I really pull it off?"

"...Of course."

I can guarantee it. Even if movies are new territory, she's a veteran actress. Site adaptability at a whopping 89. Solid basics in acting and charm mean she'll hold her own. The issues—low character immersion and interpersonal skills—I can help with.

To her, I'm her first man and first love. That's why her affection is sky-high. Well, my efforts played a part too.

Not that it took much effort.

Just acting like a normal couple had her tearing up in emotion. By now, I get these reactions.

A world with a 1:50 male-to-female ratio.

First love isn't romantic here. With so few men, the competition for a rare guy is cutthroat, piling on psychological pressure. Even elite women aren't immune. Fail at love, and many fall into despair wondering if they'll ever get another shot—leading them to ditch romance for career obsession.

Even among our drama's cast...

In "The Perfect Man," there are three male actors including me, and about thirty females. Only one mid-tier actress has a boyfriend. They've all dated but crashed and burned, so most pour everything into acting.

But my Seoyeon is different.

She loves me that much, and I like her just as fiercely. She's my woman—I have to make her happy.

"Hearing you say that gives me strength... I feel so incredibly happy."

Lee Seoyeon nods, snuggling closer. I lightly wrap my arm around her shoulders.

How long we stay like that? She squirms in my arms and whispers,

"I want to do it..."

"Here?"

We're in a van, but it's a bustling set with people everywhere.

"Mmm. You like this stuff, right? Or... should I use my mouth?"

Her eyes curve softly—the look she gives in bed. My body's heating up already. She slyly teases my cock, and damn, I want to devour her ravenously.

But I gotta hold back.

Too many eyes around. Fine revealing our relationship, but no way I'm letting anyone hear my woman's moans.

"I'll come tonight. Get ready."

"...For real? You're not busy?"

"Busy as hell. But my wife's begging for it? And..."

I squeeze her breast firmly.

"Ah...!"

"I wanna fuck you senseless too."

"Y-yeah... Tonight. Promise? I'll get ready and wait."

Her face mixes thrill, joy, and desperation. A woman who lights up just knowing I want her. Seeing that makes me want her to succeed even more as an actress.

And I have the power to make it happen.

We're confirming our love with hand play in the van when the manager says shooting's ready. Then ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠the acting begins.

I nail it as the perfect chaebol heir, same as always. When I return,

"...PD?"

"Long time no see, star actor?"

Na PD from Top Baseball grins and waves at me.

"What brings you here?"

"Heh. We're not the type to call ahead, are we?"

"...Making me nervous."

I spot a camera behind him. Heard Han Jiyeong noona gets ambushed for variety like this often.

Come to think of it, haven't hit her up since then.

She zombie-drained me in this world—time for payback soon.

"Whoa! I'm empty-handed, for real."

"You sure?"

"...You've watched a ton of my shows, huh?"

"Your clips are meme legends."

No camera, anyway. But there's a woman behind him—pigtails, round glasses.

She bows deeply when she sees me; I figure she's an assistant PD and greet ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠back. Then...

"This is Choi Jun-hee PD, our newbie debuting this time."

Na PD introduces her.

"Congrats. So you're shooting a new KBC variety?"

"Yeah. Format's kinda similar, though... You know Shall We Live Together??"

"...Ah."

The show variety where married idols or celebs show real newlywed life. Choi PD jumps in.

"Great format, but it's actual registry-married couples. So we made something lighter—couples or pretend spouses via chance or missions."

To me, it's just a We Got Married rip-off. With marriage shows booming, variety powerhouse KBC's countering with a similar concept. But NBC started first, so criticism incoming—they slotted a rookie PD to dodge heat.

Still, can't let it flop...

I see why they came.

The two PDs smile awkwardly at me, eyes darting. Looks like they want me as an early member.

Choi PD gauges my reaction and ventures carefully,

"A-any conditions you want, we'll meet 'em. And the female partner... if there's someone specific, we'll cast whoever. Anyone."

"Hmm..."

Honestly, not tempted. Schedule's packed—need two bodies as is. Just wrapping The Perfect Man for breathing room, now variety? Plus pro ball with Busan Minions in two months.

But then...

"......"

Pushing me into it, huh.

The next day, a meeting's set. KBC's hot to trot—wanted to seal it the day Na PD showed, but we're the bosses, plus...

"Ha-ut! Uh-ut! D-dear...!"

"Cumming inside!"

"Y-yes! Hnngh!"

...that fiery night promised to Lee Seoyeon delayed things.

Fueled her newlywed blaze till next day, then head to the KBC meeting with Oh Minseo.

Speedrun as hell.

"You're such the ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠'A-lister,' it'll wrap quick."

"Early finish, drinks for two?"

"...Sounds good."

Oh Minseo licks her lower lip at my words. Full makeup even for a meeting—professional.

Boz sent a director, so KBC brought their variety head. With Na PD, Choi PD, variety chief, and Boz exec, I confirm for Newlyweds from Today.

"You good?"

"...Gotta be. Got history with KBC."

"Ah, aaah...!"

"Whoa! Han Jimin! Thank you for joining!"

KBC folks' faces light up with emotion at my words. I was beat, but those rewards...

Instead, I'll actually registry-marry my partner this time.

"So partners are... Foxy's Ria and Lee Seoyeon, right?"

"Yes."

Ria and Lee Seoyeon. Time to announce to the world ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠they're mine.

One guy, two girls—and they love it? Says it'll boost ratings by feeling real?