[Title: Did you guys watch episodes 1 and 2 of Before the Moon Sets?
This was insane.
Actor, directing, writer—the holy trinity, what is going on.
They poured Min Jiheon’s handsomeness all over the exorcism scenes.
This is guaranteed profit stock.
Kim Sookhee... you are my god.
└Started light and comedic, but by the end of the episode it had me crying.. TT_TT so good.
└I was worried it’d be too niche and off-putting, but after seeing Min Jiheon act, all my worries disappeared. Holy shit, it’s amazing.
└In a recent magazine interview he said this was the hardest role he’s ever played... and now I see why.
└└I love the character gap T_T His emotions don’t swing wildly, but there’s this innocent undertone, and then seeing him merciless with villains—wrapped me in even tighter. So sexy T_T]
In Before the Moon Sets, the character Min Jiheon played, “Won Jaewook,” could be endlessly innocent at times, yet mercilessly harsh at others. That contrast gave the drama’s viewers both great entertainment and powerful catharsis.
[Probably because the director-writer combo is brutal, the ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) results came out incredible.]
But what really captured public attention was the cameo lineup in Before the Moon Sets.
[Lee Junghoon PD.
Finally appeared... I thought the rumors were bullshit, but when I saw him, I screamed.]
Clearly aiming for buzz and headlines early on, episodes 1 and 2 were loaded with cameos.
Seo Hoyun was one of them.
He appeared as rookie detective “Kang Juhwan,” who, after a minor case, realizes Won Jaewook is no ordinary person and sticks to him like glue while they unravel an unsolved mystery. Among the places they pass through is a funeral hall—and that’s where Seo Hoyun’s character, PD “Lee Junghoon,” makes his appearance.
【Why exactly are we here?】
Kang Juhwan nagged at his heels. Won Jaewook waved him off irritably and entered after signing the registry.
Amidst the black suits and crying mourners was one isolated figure. A man staring at the floor, his black armband marking him as the chief mourner.
【......】
Sensing someone approach, his head lifted slowly.
A close-up of bloodshot eyes, like he hadn’t slept. His blank gaze seemed trapped in the past, but as light crept back in, exhaustion and rage surged up together.
【I don’t know how to say this... my deepest condolences.】
At the mourner’s words, he seemed momentarily consumed by his own emotions. But pulling his chin back, his cracked lips curved into a faint line.
【Thank you for coming.】
His tone was far too flat.
Watching him, Won Jaewook turned and walked toward the exit.
【That’s the guy you wanted to meet? The mourner?】
【...No, I’m after his uncle.】
Sweeping his hair back, Won Jaewook’s eyes darted to the entrance as if catching something.
【...If that’s his uncle... wouldn’t that mean he’s the one who just died?】
【Mm.】
Then, smirking, he pointed a finger ahead.
【But looks like following that guy will do.】
Sure enough, the mourner they’d been watching stepped outside.
Won Jaewook raised his finger to his lips as if to shush and carefully trailed him. Then, speeding up, he tapped the man’s shoulder. A blue aura rippled through the air before vanishing. The man’s sharp gaze fell on him.
Won Jaewook grinned sheepishly, raising his hands.
【Ah... sorry, thought you were someone I knew.】
The man rolled his eyes upward in irritation, sighed, and walked away.
Kang Juhwan hurried over, gawking.
【Whoa, did you see those eyes?! Gave me goosebumps, seriously looked like he could kill someone. Wait, what did you just do?】
【Got the uncle.】
【...Wh-what?!】
Kang Juhwan panicked, demanding an explanation, but Won Jaewook only gave a cryptic smile as the scene cut. From there the comedy picked up again, ending with the next-episode preview.
That same night, after the broadcast ended—
<Wait, why are you here, hyung...? Please act with Min Jiheon againㅜㅜ Cameo collection♡ #BeforeTheMoonSets>
The drama’s official YouTube channel uploaded the clip.
[3:01 Is this guy a rookie actor? He’s way too good for that.
└No, that’s Seo Hoyun.
└└The idol?
└└Holy shit, you’re right.
└└Didn’t recognize him at all, totally different from when he’s on stage;;]
[Seo Hoyun’s acting is insane... his screentime wasn’t even five minutes, but it’s carved into my brain.
└Writer said the script originally had him cry, but the director OK’d it in one take without tears.
└└Yeah, his eyes said it all.]
[Honestly, too good to just stay an idol.]
[Best scene I’ve seen lately. I hope our PD Lee Junghoon does a full drama or film someday.]
Within 48 hours of release, the clip surpassed one million views.
The thrilled production staff eagerly shared behind-the-scenes stories about Min Jiheon and the cameos.
[Title: Guess it’s true Min Jiheon and Seo Hoyun are really close.
Summary of new BTS clip:
1.
Min: Aren’t you cold, Seo Hoyun-ssi, wearing so little?
Seo: If I say yes, are you going to give me that hot pack?
Min: (confused face) Uh, no?
Seo: (WTF face) Then why’d you ask?
Both stare at each other weirdly LOOOOLLLL
2.
Min: Let’s get gamjatang after this shoot?
Seo: I have to go back to the dorm.
Min: So disappointing...
Seo: You’ll forget the second the food arrives anyway.
Min: ...True, but still...
Staff laughing their asses off.
They also exchanged little stories only they seemed to get. Min Jiheon mentioned his dog stares at the door waiting for Seo Hoyun, and Seo looked genuinely flustered...
└Set atmosphere seems great LOLOLOL
└Min Jiheon’s extra cutesy compared to usual.
└└Yeah LOOOL He gets along with the other cameos too, but with Seo it’s real-friend vibes. Their bickering’s adorable T_T]
But not everyone was basking in the happiness.
[Trash drama]
Most of The Dawn’s fans were grinding their teeth at Daepaseong and WH Entertainment. Thanks to Shining Star Season 2, they already knew all about Seo Hoyun’s family situation.
[Trash production.
Trash writer.
Trash agency....]
[Are you fucking kidding me? Did the CEO have to push for this shoot? Just get shot already.]
[When Hoyun appeared, I burst out sobbing in the living room... my family was confused, said it wasn’t even a sad scene.]
[The better he acts, the more painful it is...]
And of course, posts mocking Noeul’s worries and taking jabs at Hoyun popped up too.
[Here comes my poor baby’s tragic backstory again.
It’s fine, Hoyun must’ve agreed himself. Don’t worry about celebrities—they get paid plenty LOOOL]
[Hoyun, did you run out of money? Why dig up your family history again?]
[What was he thinking while filming? If he had a brain, he’d know to avoid this kind of role... kinda scary.]
But The Dawn’s furious fans didn’t hold back.
[Drop your address, I’ll kill you.]
[Cameos usually don’t even get paid, dumbass. You act like you know everything, typing shit—see you in court when the lawsuit hits, fuckers.]
[Thinking about smashing your skull.]
As things turned uglier, WH Entertainment released a statement announcing legal action against violations of artist rights. Noeul, reassured by WH’s reputation for strict management and swift lawsuits against malicious commenters, tried to calm themselves.
All they wanted for Seo Hoyun was one thing:
[Don’t suffer, Hoyun-ah. Only look at good things...]
***
[Quest complete!
You successfully appeared as a cameo in the lavish Letflix drama Before the Moon Sets and achieved one million YouTube views within two weeks.
Reward: 10,000 points.]
The quest was completed without issue.
But—
‘Why’s the mood like this?’
After wrapping the Before the Moon Sets schedule and just before the first broadcast, Jung Dajun had begged everyone to watch live together.
But Kang Ichae, claiming he was too busy working, uncharacteristically shot down the idea, leaving the maknae sulking in silence.
In the end, Dajun seemed to have curled under his blanket alone, watching the rerun on his phone. Soon enough, sobbing echoed from his bed.
“What the hell, why are you crying?”
Irritated from being woken out of deep sleep, I pulled back his blanket with a frown.
“H-hyung... sniff, I-I’m so sorry for always whining... hhhhhuuuhhhh.”
“You’re being more annoying now.”
Reaching for earplugs, I tossed him a box of tissues and lay back down.
By morning, his eyes were puffy like macarons.
‘What kind of penalty is this bullshit.’
It was such a fleeting role, I hadn’t thought much of it.
It wasn’t even demanding—it was just standing there.
But before our morning schedule, as we all sat down for breakfast together, even the way everyone handled their chopsticks was stiff.
“Ah... H-Hoyun-ah, try some of this too.”
“Mm.”
Still, they kept piling side dishes into my bowl, watching my plate empty.
I lifted a spoonful of soup, and Kim Sunghyun, counting rice grains, finally spoke up.
“S-so... we watched the drama yesterday...”
“......”
“...Phhhfff.”
Dajun’s eyes filled again, leaking water.
I exhaled heavier than I ever did at work.
“Let’s not talk about it.”
“Yeah, okay.”
“...Got it.”
Everyone nodded.
Kim Sunghyun, looking troubled, shoved a plate of meat closer to me.
Sung Jiwon, trying to shift the mood, turned on the TV. Of course, Before the Moon Sets happened to be on.
“Pffffhk.”
Dajun shoved his face into his soup bowl.
Kang Ichae flinched but pretended not to notice, Sung Jiwon fumbled and hastily changed the channel.
“Ah, uh, this one looks better!”
Now it was the preview for Let’s Go on a School Trip!
“Wow! What could happen there?”
“Jiwon-hyung, we filmed that ourselves...”
Watching them stumble only made me sigh.
I stood up first and went back to my room. My phone, tossed by the bed, was already buzzing with messages and missed calls since early morning.
Joo Woosung, Lim Hyunsu—contacts from all sides.
At the very top was the saved name of Seo Hojin.
[Little brother bastard: Hyung, you’re an idiot.]
I texted back telling him to study instead of wasting time. Then skimmed the rest of the messages.
That’s when I saw Lee Jihyun’s name.
[Lee Jihyun: Seo Hoyun-ssi, would you be interested in working part-time at the company café☺]
