Seo Eden, who had woken up early in the morning and eaten a diet meal of tofu and celery, headed straight to acting lessons.
Holding the script in his hands, Seo Eden practiced reading lines.
He looked almost identical to how he had during the script reading.
—Honestly part of Saerok suffering like this is kinda Seo Eden’s fault too..
˪ it’s not “kinda” but... never mind I’ll stop there
—Normally people would’ve said this level was fine but the timing is just way too bad for Seo Eden TT_TT
Then, after entering the meeting room, Seo Eden received a completely unexpected request.
“You want me to fall over?”
Seo Eden thought for a moment before simply throwing himself down.
Hwang Boseok, Lee Saerok, and Byeon Juhwa’s faces immediately filled with admiration.
—ah fuck this is hilarious
—He doesn’t even ask why they want him to fall LMAO
—The man who just does it when told... this is Seo Eden..
Despite the sudden request, Seo Eden naturally pulled off slapstick comedy.
Then he followed several more directions.
As Seo Eden crashed into walls and stumbled over his own feet, Han Yeoreum’s flashback scenes appeared over him.
—Like... physical comedy, I guess? He’s really! Good at that kind of thing, Eden is!
Seo Eden truly acted like embarrassment itself came naturally to him.
During the following meeting, they checked the line delivery he had been practicing in lessons.
—Ah, sorry. I’ll do it again.
—No. That was good.
Hwang Boseok brushed off Seo Eden’s line mistake casually.
—Then we can just revise the line like that. The dialogue flows better that way too. Right?
He even revised the script specifically for Seo Eden.
—Seo Eden’s version of the line definitely sounds more natural
—So this is how someone reaches the top.. Hwang Boseok’s instincts are crazy T_T I thought he’d yell at him
—Seo Eden’s lucky as hell lololol a female lead coworker who recognizes his strengths and a top writer who adjusts everything for him LMAO this seriously feels like a regressor webnovel protagonist
˪ ah holy shit LMAO I know exactly what you mean
The reacting panelists clapped and exclaimed in amazement.
—That’s a complete dream team, a dream team!
—If that’s the atmosphere, Seo Eden’s going to become insanely immersed in the role, right?
One panelist sharply asked Han Yeoreum:
—But how did you notice that in the first place, Yeoreum?
Hwang Boseok quickly answered instead.
—If we’re talking character analysis, then I’ll dare say this much. Yeoreum is actually a level above me.
At the master writer’s praise, the panelists practically leapt out of their seats.
—Whaaaat?
—Reaaally?
The professional sharks who thrived in the broadcasting world were different.
The moment the show ended, they instinctively knew articles linking Hwang Boseok and Han Yeoreum’s names would explode everywhere.
Even the tone of their reactions changed instantly.
—Yeoreum was a scary person all along.
—She surpassed Writer Hwang?
“This is the part I’d been waiting for.”
I desperately wanted this scene to air already.
Back then on set, Han Yeoreum’s greedy little social-climbing calculator had been spinning at unbelievable speed.
“An actress whose character analysis ability was acknowledged by a top writer... ah....”
Sweet.
Way too sweet....
—The first day she came to meet me, she was already a perfect Nam Pyeonghwa. She personally went to Dongdaemun to learn the work there, and she memorized the entire script. At that point, how am I supposed to act proud as the writer?
—Writer~.
Back then, I’d smiled shyly like I really wasn’t that impressive.
The panelists were going wild, and even Seo Eden was joining in.
Naturally, I was basking in the reflected glow of Hwang Boseok’s shining personality and talent.
“I want to... steal him away from Senior Suryeon....”
The phrase “Hwang Boseok’s muse,” which always clung to Hong Suryeon like a title.
I wanted it attached to Han Yeoreum’s name instead.
At some point, Hwang Boseok’s overnight meetings had begun warmly embracing the trauma of exhausted office workers.
—This reminds me of my rookie days and that fucking senior who screamed at me all the time.. T_T
˪ mine didn’t yell but she glared like a hunting dog. It was only my second day and she refused to teach me anything
˪ same lolol fuck if I’d been on a team like this I would’ve dedicated my entire life to work
—This is Hwang Boseok of all people, and he’s still grinding himself down for the broadcasting station while adjusting himself for actors way younger than him lololol why is this so moving..
—Even at his level they’re all still working together going “let’s do this!” T_T it’s so nice to see
˪ of course he’s mature what the fuck LMAO
The synergy between a kind and capable top writer and a clumsy rookie trying his hardest warmed the public’s hearts.
“As expected from the <EmBubu> team.”
The editing was unbelievably good.
Something that could have turned into “an exhausting overnight session with a boomer” had instead transformed into “the ideal team I want to join too.”
It carried that uniquely romantic atmosphere of the broadcasting industry.
The feeling that everyone wanted to combine their strength and create something great together—
that intoxicating “creative high.”
Monitoring reactions in real time, I pressed down the corners of my lips that kept wanting to rise.
—Han Yeoreum seriously only has good stories coming out about her no matter how much you dig lololol
—Eden should donate his appearance fee to Yeoreum..
—I personally watched Han Yeoreum’s entire filmography and I’ve literally never once felt a character didn’t suit her or felt awkward she’s seriously amazing at character research
˪222 how are Lee Seohae and Influ the same person lololol
The script gradually changed.
The acting became more natural.
And just like that, the version of <Dongdaemun Romance> shown through <EmBubu> slowly seeped into people and built anticipation.
Then during the next meeting, Seo Eden showed incredible generosity.
—Eden’s paying!
He showered everyone from staff to directors with gifts so they could survive the brutal work schedule.
Even through the screen, the premium eel rice bowls looked unbelievably glossy.
[Subtitle: ★Eden Card★]
After the warm and cheerful meeting section ended, my solo segment finally appeared.
* * *
Even though they were indoors, the president of Management Glory sat on top of the sofa wearing a full suit while warily watching the barking dog beneath him.
“This demon dog....”
“Beopsun also has ears, you know.”
“I need legs to get bitten!”
Han Yohan’s agency president carefully lifted his feet in fear of being bitten while staring at Beopsun, who looked absolutely adorable onscreen.
—Ahaha, Beopsun, that tickles~!
—Ang....
Nestled in Han Yeoreum’s arms, Beopsun was acting more fake and coy than ever before.
Tilting her head innocently, pretending to be harmless.
“What a load of bullshit....”
The president of Management Glory trembled at the sheer shamelessness of it.
“Beopbeopbeop!!!”
As Beopsun spun around below the sofa threatening him, a warm hand reached down.
“Beopsun, come here. It’s already ten o’clock, you can’t keep barking~.”
“Beop!”
Under Shin Seojin’s dazzling petting skills, Beopsun melted instantly.
The agency president who managed both Shin Seojin and Han Yohan, as well as Beopsun’s Number One Enemy, sighed bitterly in admiration.
“How come that dog likes you so damn much?”
“Men who are loved by children and dogs are always popular with women. That’s why I learned pet massage ahead of time.”
“Bullshit....”
“Beopsun~ Want a bite, buddy? Should we go over there and take one chomp?”
“Beop!”
“Don’t do it!!!”
This was Han Yohan’s house.
In the living room filled with the faint scent of incense, the three men were watching the live broadcast of <EmBubu> together.
Because Han Yeoreum needed to get used to filming environments, she had brought Beopsun to the <Faster Than the Law> movie set.
“Those JC bastards really know how to use their brains.”
By dropping bait connected to the double-ten-million-hit film <Faster Than the Law>, they were trying to create synergy for <Dongdaemun Romance>.
An edited Han Yeoreum clip featuring Yun Hyeonjo, Kwak Cheolsik, and Joo Junseo.
Once those short videos were spread across Intube and Yousta Reels, viewers who enjoyed <Faster Than the Law> would naturally click.
Turning moviegoers from a ten-million-viewer blockbuster into drama viewers.
The strategy flowed as naturally as water.
Of course, it was win-win for both sides.
JC ENM had handled production and investment for <Faster Than the Law> as well.
JC had now pulled every networking card Han Yeoreum could offer:
SSS Ryu Risa,
the double-ten-million actor Kwak Cheolsik,
Yun Hyeonjo,
the eye-catching Joo Junseo,
and even the beautiful dog Beopsun.
As if subtly emphasizing that this project revolved around Han Yeoreum.
—Beopbeopbeopbeopbeop!
—Beopsun-ah....
—It’s okay. Dogs always react like that when they see me. Just leave him alone.
The moment Beopsun spotted Kwak Cheolsik, she barked furiously from Han Yeoreum’s arms.
—Why are you here, senior?
—....
—Are you scared of dogs by any chance?
—Not really....
Joo Junseo awkwardly stared at the dog.
“Is this the trend these days? Gap moe? Ah... I should’ve gone with a storyline where I was scared at first but overcame it. What a waste.”
“Sometimes you scare me, you little shit.”
Then Beopsun saw the final main character on the <Faster Than the Law> set—
Yun Hyeonjo—
and started wagging her tail.
—Hm? Why’s she following me~?
—I think she likes you, senior.
—Ang.
Beopsun circled around Yun Hyeonjo repeatedly, and after just a few pats she even exposed her belly.
From a corner, Kwak Cheolsik stared at them with deeply envious eyes.
—Beopsun is so fucking funny how does a dog even have star power T_T
—Since Han Yohan said he took care of her for a while maybe she’s attracted to similar personalities
˪seems [N O V E L I G H T] like she likes calm people
—TT_TT Beopsun is seriously too cute she’s so tiny
—I love Han Yeoreum I love Beopsun
˪ what about Cheolsik?
˪ hope he lives a long healthy life on his own...
“They balanced the patch pretty well.”
“Right. It’s a little disappointing that there isn’t much direct talk about Yeoreum’s role in this project... but if they don’t want to spoil the transformation scene early on, they can’t really help it.”
“Still, I can already feel that more articles are going to come out about this than Seo Eden. I’ve got a feeling.”
“Of course. Yun Hyeonjo, Kwak Cheolsik, and Joo Junseo’s names are all getting tied in together.”
Listening to the two analyzing things, Han Yohan stared at the screen seriously.
Han Yeoreum and Beopsun had successfully adapted to the set together.
As if proving the broadcasting industry’s old saying that “dogs never fail,” the camera zoomed in on Beopsun smiling brightly.
“At least the first week of promotions was definitely a success.”
Just as the CEO of Management Glory predicted, <EmBubu> generated a huge amount of buzz the moment the broadcast ended.
[Hwang Boseok Admits Someone Is “One Level Above Me”...?]
[<Please Take Care of Mbonbu> The Moving Teamwork Between Master and Rookie]
[Han Yeoreum & Beopsun “Perfect Chemistry” — Double the Cuteness Together]
[Anticipation for <Dongdaemun Romance> Already Exploding... “Will Hwang Boseok Write Another Legend?”]
Above all, Hwang Boseok’s passion deeply moved many people.
INTUBE
[First Reveal ★ How Writer Hwang Boseok Writes Scripts ⎥Please Take Care of Mbonbu]
Views 213,445
—Watching this episode really made me reflect.. applause after applause for Writer Hwang Boseok, who refuses to become complacent even at the top. Please continue writing great works.
—Thinking about the last time I was that passionate makes it feel impossibly far away~ Watching him create wonderful synergy together with younger people really touched my heart... embarrassing, right? But his works have always been part of my youth hehe
—I seriously see Hwang Boseok differently now. This is how a real top figure should act.
The prediction that this would hit perfectly with middle-aged audiences turned out completely correct.
And even people in their twenties fell for Hwang Boseok after seeing how he embraced Seo Eden’s mistakes and nurtured his talent.
Naturally, interest in the Seo Eden that Hwang Boseok was personally shaping also rose sharply.
INTUBE
[Seo Eden’s Day: Waking Up and Immediately Falling Into Acting Practice ⎥Please Take Care of Mbonbu]
Views 178,221
—Male actors good at physical comedy are rare lololol and now Seo Eden’s serving it up
—Hwang Boseok is definitely going to bring out all of Seo Eden’s charms T_T there’s a reason he reached the top
—Eden-ah please do well seriously please do well
—Hm.. I don’t know about anything else but at least their chemistry together is good..lol personally rooting for them
˪let’s show them the dignity of the original Name Couple fighting Eden-ah TT_TT
Naturally, Seo Eden rapidly transformed—
from the “acting hole” of <Dongdaemun Romance>
into a male actor people genuinely anticipated, one lifted up by Hwang Boseok and supported by Han Yeoreum.
Youstagram
(Video of Han Yeoreum and Beopsun.mp4)
380K views 1.01M shares
—TT_TT Beopsun is so cute isn’t this literally a stuffed animal?
—A cute girl holding a cute thing doubles the cuteness
—The fact that Beopsun picked Yun Hyeonjo is so funny lololol how is this puppy’s taste so consistent
—Joo Junseo only appears for a second but he’s so handsome it leaves me speechless holy shit husband..
Han Yeoreum gained synergy from everything.
From her two-shot with clickbait queen Beopsun to the anticipation carried over from viewers who enjoyed <Faster Than the Law>.
She even received affectionate gratitude from Seo Eden’s fans for properly recognizing his acting strengths.
And above all, the talent acknowledged by Hwang Boseok himself was being spotlighted once more.
A top writer’s approval possessed unimaginable power.
Before anyone realized it, the public had begun growing curious about the result produced by Han Yeoreum’s talent combined with Seo Eden’s effort.
Slowly, but unmistakably, the teaser views for <Dongdaemun Romance> kept increasing.
Gradually catching up to 〈Dear Judge〉’s teaser numbers—
and because of the viewers funneled in through <EmBubu>, it had already won in comment count.
—I guess I should at least watch episode one lololol
—Even though it’s Hwang Boseok, I honestly wasn’t expecting much this time~^^ but seeing him work this hard! makes me curious again hehe maybe I really should watch the first week
—the combination definitely seems good. Both are guaranteed romcom casting
Every aspect of <Dongdaemun Romance>’s promotions had succeeded.
And now, with the public’s attention more focused on the drama world than ever before—
[<Dongdaemun Romance> Production Press Conference... Seo Eden and Han Yeoreum Make Finger Hearts]
[StarCutCut ⎥ Han Yeoreum’s Bright Smile~ “Too Lovely to Be Called an Ordinary Girl, Right?”]
[Hwang Boseok: “Please Give It Lots of Love” — Relaxed Attitude Makes People Say “As Expected of a Master”]
Finally—
the day episode one of <Dongdaemun Romance> aired had arrived.
