Chapter 105
Chapter 105
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 105
Chapter Title: Episode 36: 1 Night 2 Days (1)
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A sudden call from PD Yoo Tae-hwan.
Kang Han-do showed keen interest in news of his new program idea.
“What kind of program is it?”
- Curious?
“Of course.”
- It’s still in the early stages, so there’s not much I can say yet… But if you joined, I’m thinking of putting together a team of about six including you, and doing variety entertainment with different concepts every episode. What do you think?
“By any chance, is the program called ‘1 Night 2 Days’?”
- Huh? How did you know? Did I mention it already?
Kang Han-do had a moment of realization—he’d slipped up.
Knowing the program name in advance was thanks to his knowledge from the future.
Yoo Tae-hwan hadn’t mentioned it.
Kang Han-do decided to play it off casually.
“You dropped a hint earlier. Don’t you remember?”
- Did I? Damn, my forgetfulness is acting up again. Sorry about that.
1 Night 2 Days.
The legendary variety program called PD Yoo Tae-hwan’s masterpiece of a lifetime.
It would become a turning point in Korean entertainment history, with people saying the history of variety shows divides into before and after 1 Night 2 Days due to its massive influence and impact.
With a sliver of hope, Kang Han-do asked.
“Have you reached out to Sunbae Oh Sin-hoon yet?”
- Sin-hoon? Oh… I approached him first, but he said his schedule wouldn’t work and turned it down. To be honest, he was my top choice, and you were second. When he said no, I called you.
It was the honest truth.
That’s exactly what happened with PD Yoo Tae-hwan.
Because originally, Oh Sin-hoon was set to be the main MC for 1 Night 2 Days.
But this life was different.
The greatest opportunity had come to Kang Han-do.
‘If I take it, it’ll be a massive hit…’
At the same time, worry crept in.
1 Night 2 Days became Korea’s top variety show largely thanks to Oh Sin-hoon’s role.
With him holding the center, the fixed panelists shone through their unique charms and personalities, leading to its huge success.
Could Kang Han-do fill Oh Sin-hoon’s shoes?
The anxiety flashed through his mind.
Maybe…
‘I might ruin a great program like 1 Night 2 Days because of me.’
The fear was overwhelming.
‘But this is a chance!’
Opportunity belongs to those who seize it.
It would be a loss to let it slip away just because it was scary.
Kang Han-do took a deep breath.
“I’ll think about it positively. I can’t give you an answer right now, but I’ll do my best to make it a yes.”
- As expected! Han-do, I knew you’d say that. Thanks.
“No problem. And you said it’s still in the early planning stage, right? If it’s okay, could I take a look at the proposal?”
- Sure thing. We need all kinds of input right now. When can you meet up?
“Yeah, let’s do that.”
An unexpected golden opportunity.
If he made good use of it…
‘Raising Korea’s average happiness index wouldn’t be a pipe dream!’
A goal that had felt so distant.
Now, hope that it might actually be achievable started to emerge.
* * *
Kang Han-do met PD Yoo Tae-hwan after a long time.
He also reunited with the HSL writers.
PD Yoo Tae-hwan handed over a thick binder of documents.
“Here’s the initial proposal.”
Kang Han-do wondered how it differed from the 1 Night 2 Days he knew.
He began scanning the draft.
‘It’s not much different from what I know.’
In the early days of 1 Night 2 Days, the cast tackled pointless missions and challenges.
Later, it evolved into chases and all sorts of concepts, changing every episode for recordings.
PD Yoo Tae-hwan cautiously asked Kang Han-do.
“What do you think? Looks good?”
“Yeah. It’s not bad at all. Who are you thinking for the members?”
“I have a few candidates, but these are my top picks.”
PD Yoo Tae-hwan handed over the list.
Kang Han-do’s eyes locked onto the cast lineup.
Shin Yong-woo, Jung Hak-gu, Timbo, Yang Ho.
And…
‘Min-tae’s on here?!’
The first four were original 1 Night 2 Days members. Right now, they were either faded stars or ones who hadn’t made it big, but as the show gained popularity, their recognition would skyrocket.
But Oh Min-tae wasn’t originally part of it.
‘Park Hwang-hyun was supposed to be in that spot.’
Just like Oh Sin-hoon turned down the offer for 1 Night 2 Days due to scheduling, maybe Park Hwang-hyun had unavoidable circumstances too.
That’s what Kang Han-do decided to believe.
Oh Min-tae. Not bad at all.
Not because he was a friend pulling strings—Oh Min-tae had the potential to explode if given the right setup.
Kang Han-do could help with that.
“What do you think of the members?”
PD Yoo Tae-hwan couldn’t help feeling uneasy on one hand.
They were all low-profile entertainers.
What if Kang Han-do didn’t like the list and backed out? That worry gnawed at him.
But Kang Han-do reacted positively.
“I like them a lot.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Sure, they’re not huge stars right now, but they all have the potential to deliver laughs anytime. I think we can have a fun shoot with them.”
“Phew, that’s a relief. I was worried you might change your mind.”
“Haha, no worries.”
Kang Han-do and Oh Min-tae.
Having those two was unexpected, but the rest were as anticipated.
Kang Han-do was thrilled with the 1 Night 2 Days concept.
However.
His agency opposed it.
They figured PD Yoo Tae-hwan’s next project was doomed to flop.
On top of that, Kang Han-do had a solid offer on the table right then.
That one had plenty of budget and featured hot, trending celebrities in a blockbuster project.
It’d be better to send him there.
But today, Kang Han-do planned to go to the agency and say.
“I’ll definitely do 1 Night 2 Days.”
PD Yoo Tae-hwan and the writers kept thanking him profusely.
If Kang Han-do stepped up and anchored it, they could relax a bit.
But first, he had to convince the agency.
‘It’s gonna be a tough day.’
Kang Han-do swallowed a wry smile without them noticing.
* * *
At the agency, Kang Han-do went through a long meeting with the staff.
They weren’t keen on accepting his view easily.
There were reasons for that.
They couldn’t fathom his reasoning at all.
Objectively, choosing PD Yoo Tae-hwan’s project made no sense.
Even Nemid thought the same deep down.
During a brief break in the meeting.
Nemid seized the moment to quietly ask Kang Han-do.
“Is there a reason you’re so set on this, Han-do-ssi?”
“1 Night 2 Days is going to be a massive hit that marks a milestone in variety history. I know because I’ve seen it myself.”
“Future knowledge? But things don’t always play out exactly like the future you saw…”
“I know that. Above all, it’ll come down to my abilities.”
It wasn’t an overstatement to say the program’s fate rested on Kang Han-do’s shoulders.
Depending on how he led it, 1 Night 2 Days could surpass its future success—or fall short.
It was risky.
It was scary.
But it had to be done.
“I can do this.”
Nemid witnessed his confidence with her own eyes.
She nodded.
“Got it. Then I’ll trust you and push it through somehow.”
“You have a way?”
“Yeah. Wait here a sec. I’ll be back before the meeting resumes, so don’t worry.”
Nemid left the room.
Five minutes later.
All the staff returned for the meeting.
“Where’s Nemid?”
“No idea.”
Kang Han-do shrugged lightly.
Right then.
The meeting room door opened.
“Sorry I’m late! I was bringing in a new participant.”
When the participant Nemid mentioned appeared, all the staff shot to their feet.
“R-Representative?!”
“How did you get here…”
“I heard you were having an interesting meeting.”
The head of LC Entertainment.
CEO Yoon Chae-won had suddenly joined their meeting.
“I’ve heard everything. Han-do-ssi wants to do PD Yoo Tae-hwan’s program?”
“Yes.”
“CEO, please talk him out of it. For his future, now’s the time to go for stability over risks. We’re saying this for his sake, but he won’t listen at all.”
The staff vented their frustration.
However.
CEO Yoon Chae-won shook her head.
“Seems like you’re trying to rein in the wrong person.”
“Pardon?”
“What do you mean…?”
“Our job is to support what our talent wants to do. Blocking it instead… That’s frustrating.”
Kang Han-do knew CEO Yoon Chae-won’s mindset well.
He’d expected her to say something like that.
“Let Han-do-ssi do what he wants. That’s my stance.”
“C-CEO!”
“But…”
“No buts. What’s the point of pushing someone into a program they don’t want? They have to enjoy it to commit fully and create synergy. This isn’t for us to meddle in, so let’s end the meeting here.”
CEO Yoon Chae-won neatly wrapped things up.
Kang Han-do bowed his head in gratitude.
“Thank you, CEO.”
“No problem. I believe Han-do-ssi can shine wherever he goes. So, do your best on this program.”
“Yes!”
Meeting someone like CEO Yoon Chae-won was truly fortunate.
That’s what Kang Han-do thought.
* * *
Kang Han-do’s appearance on 1 Night 2 Days was confirmed.
Soon after, he got a call from Oh Min-tae.
- Han-do-ya. PD Yoo Tae-hwan called asking if I could join this program called 1 Night 2 Days. What should I do?
“Accept it no matter what. I’m doing it too.”
- What? For real? If you’re in, I’m in. Feels solid now!
The moment Oh Min-tae heard Kang Han-do was joining, his worries vanished.
No concerns if he could team up with Kang Han-do.
After the short call, Kang Han-do sank into thought.
A rare golden chance had come along.
‘Who’d have thought I’d get the 1 Night 2 Days offer?’
Was this feeling joy? Or fear of the future?
Kang Han-do couldn’t tell exactly.
But.
‘This is still a huge opportunity for me.’
It’d be wise to plan in his head how to run the program.
‘If only I could’ve brought back recordings from 1 Night 2 Days when I regressed.’
Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible.
Kang Han-do decided to jot down everything he remembered as best he could.
‘Busy, so busy!’
Even on his day off, he spent it just as hectically.