Chapter 224
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 224
[Title: OMG OMG OMG Min Ji-heon posted on Starstagram!
I thought Starstagram was just a place where Min Ji-heon posted scripts or group photos with staff...
But today he posted THREE "face shots"!!!
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Min Ji-heon looks like an actual idol here T_T
One of them is a selfie, and he’s seriously beautiful... for real...
This is a monumental improvement...
└ I’m just a passerby... don't take this the wrong way... but doesn't Min Ji-heon look way, way, way better when someone else takes the photo??
└└ Selfie-Handicapped_Ji-heon.jpg
This is a selfie Min Ji-heon took 3 years ago.
└└ Okay, it’s a monumental improvement. My bad.
└└ LOL, that’s hilarious.
└ Min Ji-heon... he’s the textbook definition of "handsome guys have no desperation." Others try to find their angles and pose, but this guy just spams the shutter.
└└ I saw a behind-the-scenes clip where even his manager gave up because he finds taking photos so annoying, lol.
└ Ji-heon, if you’re going to use your face like that, give it to me! I’ll put it to good use!]
[Title: Hul, apparently Seo Ho-yun took these.
His close staff members were commenting like, "Whoa, what’s gotten into you?" and he replied right away.
"Ho-yun took them for me lol" << Isn't that crazy?
I heard they’re doing a variety show together; they must have taken them then.
└ I wasn't a fan of him being shoehorned into Seo Ho-yun’s solo variety show, but suddenly I want to worship him.
└└ Didn't Ju-seong post photos taken by him before too?? Is taking photos for people he’s close with Ho-yun's hobby?
└└ Those Ju-seong photos were legendary, lol.
└ Ah... Seo Ho-yun... is truly a "God"... (chuckle)
└ I heard it’s an observation reality show filmed over two weeks, lol. They must want to milk Min Ji-heon for all he’s worth since the show is even split into two parts.
└└ Honestly, if I were the production team, I’d do the same... Seeing Min Ji-heon on a variety show is rarer than finding wild ginseng, lol.]
Shortly after Min Ji-heon’s photos were uploaded to Starstagram, a 30-second teaser edited by Seo Ho-yun was also posted.
Following that, an announcement was made on Daepasung’s official Nutube channel that a behind-the-scenes video of the variety show would be released soon.
[Oh man, I’m going crazy.
I didn't think Seo Ho-yun was like this, but he’s a scary man.
Releasing Min Ji-heon’s behind-the-scenes like this.]
[T_T Seo Ho-yun, I’m seriously so grateful... really...
Don't make me this excited before the show even airs.]
[I had so much I wanted to say to Daepasung, but I forgot it all... There’s a reason The Dawn fans can’t let go of Seo Ho-yun... Seriously... He treats the fans so well...]
Min Ji-heon’s fans, who usually had to settle for screenshots from dramas, movies, or TV interviews, were busy clutching their heads in joy.
The reaction wasn't limited to Min Ji-heon’s fans.
The Noeuls were also highly anticipating Min Ji-heon’s video, recalling the "Soondae Gukbap" vlog that Seo Ho-yun had edited.
If he could make eating blood sausage look that aesthetic, they couldn't imagine what he’d do with the raw, behind-the-scenes footage of a top-tier actor who rarely exposed his private life.
It was bound to be an art film.
[Hul, it’s up!!]
The following evening, a short ten-minute video appeared on Daepasung’s official Nutube channel.
【※ This video was filmed in consultation with 'Please Take Care of Me' and edited by Seo Ho-yun. 】
[?? Seo Ho-yun edited this?]
[Oh... lol. Their marketing is unique.]
Aside from the Noeuls, most people didn't understand why Seo Ho-yun had edited it, so they clicked purely to see Min Ji-heon without much expectation.
[...????]
However, those who saw the final product couldn't help but gape.
[Is he insane?]
From the opening, the skill level was on par with a professional.
Briefly inserted scenes flashed by, followed by the caption "Please Take Care of Me," and the video began in what looked like a studio accompanied by calm BGM.
[I do part-time editing, and I think Seo Ho-yun is better than me. This is just professional level;;]
[No, seriously;; It’s insanely clean.]
【 Do I look okay on camera~? 】
Unaware that Min Ji-heon was actually being cautious due to Seo Ho-yun’s chilling warnings, his fans were delighted, noting that he looked exceptionally proactive and comfortable on screen.
【 Seung-tae, say hello. 】
【 We’re currently filming with PD Jeong-hun~. 】
As if conscious of the still-frequently mentioned Please Take Care of the Camera, Min Ji-heon and Seo Ho-yun were shown bickering while staying true to their respective roles.
At that,
[Kuaaaaah!]
[My heart is on fire, holy sh*t~~~!!!!]
[You crazy bastards~~~~!!!!!! Give us Season 2 of 'Please Take Care of the Camera'~~!!!!!]
The fans of the drama Please Take Care of the Camera were more excited than anyone else.
[What’s going on here lol;; Why is it so heated?;;]
People passing by were startled by the intensity on Twitter. Of course, the Please Take Care of the Camera stans didn't care at all.
[I could die happy right now. I just downed a bottle of soju.]
[No, you have to watch the variety show. Who knows... maybe the script for Season 2 will be leaked...
└ You’ve gone mad with delusions...]
Expectations for the program rose day by day.
As the Nutube view count far exceeded expectations and public interest continued to soar,
[Please Take Care of Me ☞ First Reveal ☜ Lovely Min Ji-heon vs. The Heart-throb Guilty Man #MinJiHeon #SeoHoYun]
A pre-release clip was unveiled.
The news that Min Ji-heon was appearing in a reality variety show for the first time caused an explosive reaction.
[Title: The pre-release for the variety show with the actor and PD Lee is out.
It’s so cute and funny, lol.
Who was the one who marketed Lee Jeong-hun’s real personality as being similar to the character? Come out right now.
Seo Ho-yun is literally the same as PD Lee Jeong-hun.
The first half was basically a Min Ji-heon pictorial, so I was watching with a warm smile.
But Min Ji-heon literally does nothing after waking up...
He wakes up and just quietly reads a script... reads a book... he doesn't move...
Even at 3x speed, it was the same, so I was thinking, "Ah, Min Ji-heon’s variety debut is a flop," but then he suddenly gets a call and gets all nervous.
Min Ji-heon: "Ah, haha!! I... I'm coming.. haha;;"
A moment later, Seo Ho-yun appears, and lol.
It just becomes a straight-up comedy, lmao.
Seo Ho-yun: "Get in. lol"
Min Ji-heon: "....!!!" (Covers mouth)
And Seo Ho-yun is stubbornly promoting The Dawn.
Suddenly, The Dawn’s fan song starts blasting in the car.
Seo Ho-yun: "I've never once thought of it badly~~"
Min Ji-heon: "It’s the melody of an angel... ◠‿◠"
And then the camera zooms in on Min Ji-heon’s tightly clenched fist...
Lmao, what are these guys even doing?
└ Are they actually close?? lol. So cute.
└ Min Ji-heon knows way too much about The Dawn in the first place. How does he even know this is a fan song?
└└ I think I heard a rumor that his family members are Noeuls.]
[Title: Their personalities are unique, but their mental strength is on another level.
I think the production tried to get some touching comments out of them.
A heartwarming broadcast where senior and junior understand each other... that kind of thing.
Since it’s Min Ji-heon’s first variety show, they probably wanted to squeeze out as much content as possible.
Suddenly, emotional piano music starts playing, and the interview begins.
Q. What do you usually think about while practicing?
Ho-yun: (Bluntly) What is there to think about? I just do it.
Q. Any advice you want from your senior, Min Ji-heon?!
Ho-yun: (Pondering) I’m curious about how his digestive system is structured.
LOL, does Min Ji-heon eat a lot?? Lmao. I was expecting advice on acting or life as a senior, T_T.
And then a caption pops up over a scene of Min Ji-heon eating a ton:
'It’s certainly a valid question… ☆'
Lmao, even the production team gave up.
Then Min Ji-heon:
Q. Any concerns as an actor?
Ji-heon: Not really!! (･ω<)☆
Q. Why did you decide to transition to acting?
Ji-heon: It suited me better than I thought!! (･ω<)☆
The production team was flustered and asked, "Do you... have any other concerns?" but they both just ended it with "No/Nope!!"
The caption at the end is the killing point:
'Their mental health was very robust… ☆'
Robust indeed...
'Please Take Care of Me... They don't need taking care of, but please give the production team lots of attention.'
Ah... they are so healthy... these guys...
└ What is their mental strength made of? Vibranium?
└ Min Ji-heon ends every pose like this: ∠( ᐛ 」∠)＿
└└ I’m seriously getting annoyed, lol.
└ What we expected:
True... warm consideration and respect between senior and junior.
What we actually got from Seo Ho-yun and Min Ji-heon:
A hardcore slave to capitalism and Seo Ho-yun’s #1 fan, a true Noeul...
└└ Lol, T_T. Min Ji-heon is so cute, seriously.
└ This combination is cuter than I thought, lol.]
Meanwhile, at that same time.
Seo Ho-yun was leaning over a sink.
‘...It’s gotten worse.’
His condition was steadily deteriorating.
* * *
The filming for Please Take Care of Me, scheduled for two weeks, was now passing the midpoint and heading toward the end.
My condition was worsening by the day, making me want to avoid people, but I had to practice, and practice, and practice.
‘I’m literally dying, damn it.’
As I trudged into the lobby, I saw Jeong Da-jun jump up the moment he spotted me.
"What are you doing?"
"Hyung!! I was waiting for you... Wait, Ho-yun hyung, why do you look like a zombie?"
To hide my pain and tease the youngest, I draped an arm over his shoulder and gave his cheek a hard tug before letting go.
"Gah!! That hurts!!"
"Oh dear, that must hurt a lot."
"Don't act all sweet!"
Exactly as expected, Jeong Da-jun recoiled in horror and rubbed his cheek vigorously. He glared at me poutily for a moment, but within seconds, he was grinning again and hovering around me.
"But hyung, hyung, guess what~."
"Yeah, nothing."
"Big news! I’m going to make a brief appearance on the variety show you’re filming!!"
The corner of my mouth twitched slightly.
It might have started as Min Ji-heon’s request, but ultimately, it seemed Daepasung was getting greedy because the "shoehorning" was proving effective.
"Min Ji-heon’s variety show?"
"Use his title, hyung!!"
Instead of replying that we were on the verge of getting cursed out for milking Min Ji-heon for everything he was worth, I started walking, thinking about how to naturally include Jeong Da-jun in the shoot.
"Anyway, the management team said I could come! An... and."
The kid, who had been chattering non-stop, suddenly trailed off and glanced at me.
"And?"
"...Ahem. A-a-and."
When I stopped and stared at him, he leaned in close and whispered into my ear.
"Hyung, you don't really like Min Ji-heon sunbae-nim...!"
"..."
He whispered so softly, as if afraid someone might overhear.
"I thought having at least one teammate there might help divert some of the attention!! And I thought I could help you out... Wait, why are you suddenly stroking my head?"
"No reason."
"This feels a bit unpleasant..."
Though he grumbled, he didn't push my hand away.
Seeing the youngest, who usually seemed so immature, acting out of concern for me was quite touching—regardless of whether he’d actually be of any help.
However, the sentiment didn't last long.
"Hup! But what if Min Ji-heon sunbae-nim reads a script in front of me?! I’ll consider that day the greatest honor of my fam—"
"..."
"—not! I’ll just glare at him. Yes."
Isn't he just trying to satisfy his own fanboy heart?
When I ground my fists into his temples, Jeong Da-jun exaggerated his pain with "Ow, ow, ow!"
Just then, a familiar face emerged from one of the meeting rooms.
"Sunbae-nim! Hello!"
"Ah, hello."
If there was one thing that had changed since returning from overseas, it was that I occasionally ran into junior trainees at the company.
‘Why on earth did they join Daepasung...’
According to the manager, there were differences between trainees, but it seemed they had been recruited quite a while ago.
Even so, I hadn't paid much attention since it didn't seem like a junior group would be debuting anytime soon.
But then,
"The pretty boy has arrived~."
Kang Yi-chae, whose dark circles had reached his chin due to recent production preparations, also appeared from the meeting room.
"Why is the company such a zombie party today?!"
"I told you, I'm a pretty boy."
I pushed aside Jeong Da-jun, who was talking nonsense about whether the hyungs were preparing for Halloween early, and observed the unusual atmosphere.
‘What’s this?’
Why was Kang Yi-chae coming out of a planning meeting room with trainees?
As I watched with suspicious eyes, Kang Yi-chae crossed his arms and scanned me from head to toe.
"By the way, are you sick or something?"