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Chapter 87:
HM's eyes caught a link to a video posted on a BlueChat account. Almost hypnotized, she clicked on the video. The footage showed two people in the center, surrounded by cameras and crew, though the image was blurry. It was clearly a filming set.
Damn it, are you insane? Are you trying to kill someone?!
What's this?
A man in a blue robe, his face fierce as he shouted. Anyone who watched <The Sun and the Moon> would recognize him.
Thats Kang Hyesung.
Is this some kind of joke?
But the video, showing the flustered crew and the manager rushing out to apologize, clearly wasnt a prank.
Kang Hyesung Screaming During Filming
The original video was a short clip posted on OTube with a simple title.
Though the account that uploaded the original video was soon deleted, the footage continued to be replicated and spread across communities and social media.
Huh?
Isn't this from the final episode of The Sun and the Moon?
What's up with Kang Hyesung?
Wow
Looks like a staff member filmed it..?
Damn..
The community post that uploaded the video was quickly flooded with comments.
Didnt Kang Hyesung really manage his image?
Yeah, yeah;;
Is he yelling at Han Yooil..?
What's wrong with his personality?
As the video spread to other forums, the reactions became even more diverse.
Oh my in front of adults too;;
Isn't he the one who cried about his parents on Late Night Star? Thought she was kind and gentle, disappointing.
Screaming like that is so scary
I enjoyed watching The Sun and the Moon~. Isn't this too different from Prince Seongwon's image?
However, not everyone reacted negatively.
Particularly, Kang Hyesungs fans stood firm amidst the controversy.
They cut the context and just show this, what are they supposed to do?
Exactly what if they didnt coordinate the ad-lib properly?
Maybe he got angry because the action scenes didn't sync well?
My actor already looked unwell, this is really upsetting
And the protagonist at the center of the controversy had gone off the grid, cutting off all communication.
* * *
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A few hours later, a handful of articles released by T.O. Entertainment popped up on portal sites. But the view counts were meager compared to the articles highlighting the controversy itself.
Damn it
Kang Hyesung frantically scrolled through the never-ending headlines on his phone, his hair in disarray from being constantly tugged and tousled.
He hadn't planned on living like a recluse from the start.
When the video first began to spread, he hurried to his agency. But the pleas he made to cover it up were met with nothing but disregard and mockery.
You should have behaved yourself. The only thing you're good at is managing your image Why would we invest in you?
There was also the fact that his contract renewal was approaching. It was clear why they were being so straightforward.
Frustrated, he had his manager contact the drama production company, but all he got was a formal reply.
The person who leaked the video was a freelancer They were there just for a day as a temporary assistant. Currently, we don't have much information. We're looking into it and will contact you later.
For the production company, having successfully completed the drama, it was wise to distance themselves as much as possible.
Of course, for Kang Hyesung, it was poison.
"Damn it, damn it!"
Kang Hyesung, with tears welling up in his eyes, furiously threw his phone. It shattered into pieces.
Everything.
It was all troublesome.
Despite the tearful efforts of fans to defend him in the comments, the controversy that had erupted was not easily subdued.
Netizens were relentless, reinterpreting Lee Bohee's remarks in the drama's behind-the-scenes or revisiting what celebrities had said about Kang Hyesung in the past, creating a new narrative.
Another spark was ignited when a post by a former industry insider was uploaded.
I am a former industry insider who has worked with the actor in question.
[I worked in the broadcasting industry for a long time. Although I'm in a completely different field now, I've encountered many celebrities during my time. The first thing that came to my mind seeing the recent controversy was it was bound to happen'.]
The post detailed how Kang Hyesung behaved differently when talking to experienced directors or cinematographers compared to when he was dealing with junior staff, even mentioning specific instances of his rude remarks. Among these, there were frequent accounts of him mistreating co-actors with less experience than him.
In <The Sun and the Moon>, where Han Yooil appeared as a rival, these sentences were enough to spark people's imaginations.
It must have been worse than what was shown in the video,' people thought.
What, it wasn't just yelling;
Weren't there a few scenes where Han Yooil and Kang Hyesung had to work together?
Yeah
Ah, just glad it's all over..^^
What a waste of a good drama
The post, like the original abuse controversy' video, was soon deleted, but screenshots continued to circulate and remained popular in the community.
Such provocative stories were bound to attract attention.
From a cliffhanger to a real cliff fall'
Actors currently being re-evaluated due to the controversy (Warning: Long post)
Bloggers and cyber clickbaiters on O'Tube started posting articles and videos with sensational titles to inflate their view counts.
* * *
"Excuse me, President Jang Jaehyun."
Jang Jaeyi looked at President Jang with a bitter expression.
"What's wrong?"
"Manage your expression a bit. Everyone is scared."
"Whats wrong with my expression."
At Jang Jaehyun's words, Jang Jaeyi's eyes narrowed.
"Look in the mirror. You look like a hyena that just feasted. It's intimidating."
Jang Jaehyun just shrugged his shoulders.
He couldn't help but feel good.
I was curious who started all this'
He hadn't expected it to be the unilateral action of an actor.
TO Entertainment wouldn't have just let it be if they had known.'
He had many cards to play against TO Entertainment. Yet, despite not showing a single one of them, the game was turning out quite interestingly.
Its still too early, though.'
It would be unwise to assume this actors controversy over his behavior would just fade away.
As he indulged in these pleasant thoughts, Jang Jaeyi snapped at him.
"Hurry up and relax your face. Were about to call Yooil."
At her words, Jang Jaehyun reverted to his usual expression.
* * *
Meanwhile, Yooil had just arrived at JJ Entertainment.
Noticing Yooils mood, Min Woojin spoke cautiously.
"Weve arrived, Yooil."
As Han Yooil smiled and got out of the car as usual, Woojins face finally relaxed.
But there was an entity near Yooil that he couldn't hide his feelings from.
Arent you pleased?
The emotionless voice rang out.
No.
Han Yooil was not pleased. It was natural. There was no reason to be happy or to like the situation.
It was just bitter.
What was missing that made him do such a thing?'
Kang Hyesung was undoubtedly a talented actor. He had the looks and the acting skills.
It seems like the desire to be the best manifested itself in an unhealthy manner.
I get that, but
So
Why?
He understood it intellectually, but it didnt make sense emotionally.
Have you never felt inferiority'? The emotion that arises when you become aware of your own shortcomings through comparison with others
I know that.
The sense of being inferior to others.
Isnt that natural?'
Han Yooil had never once thought to himself that he had done well.'
Thats why he felt anxious studying all night as a student, and even now, while practicing, he couldnt shake off the doubt.
Lately, he had been less anxious, thanks to his background support, but still.
With Brions long silence, Yooil entered the company.
"Yooil. Good to see you."
Jang Jaeyi, who greeted him with a bright smile, frowned as soon as she saw Yooils face.
"Yooil, you are eating properly, right?"
Woojin, who came in late, cheerfully answered on behalf of Yooil.
"Woojin and Yooil had ssambap together!"
"Thats the best news Ive heard today."
Manager Jang Jaeyi handed him a tablet.
"Yooil, can you take a look at this?"
The tablet displayed captures from various variety shows.
"This is" freeweb(n)ovel
"<Jinhee>'s release date has been confirmed. Its set for the end of next month."
Ah.'
Caught up in the drama shooting, he had heard the news about the release date on set.
It was then that the schedules he had heard about started coming back to him.
"Yooil's appearances on variety shows have always been well-received, so were thinking of having him on some shows for promotion."
Manager Jang Jaeyi continued her explanation.
"Though <Jinhee> is a masterpiece, the younger generation isn't very familiar with it. Unless they are cinephiles, they probably don't even know its name."
<Jinhee> was a PG-15 movie. Since it wasn't rated for adults only, promotion was crucial.
"The primary target audience for promotion is the 20s and 30s, so weve shortlisted some variety shows considering that."
Yooil carefully reviewed the titles of the variety shows listed on the tablet as he listened to the explanation.
"The talk show format will feature you and actress Seo Hyunju. Her side has already agreed to any option, so you can comfortably make your choice."
Brion chimed in as if it had been waiting.
Among the candidates, <Space Train> is recommended. It has the highest probability of yielding positive results in terms of promotion.
As Yooil intently looked at the <Space Train> page, Manager Jang Jaeyi nodded and continued her explanation.
"That show is a good choice. It has young hosts and insightful producers, and it's well-rated. Being on ZBS, it's one of the top in terms of recognition among O'Tube variety shows."
<Space Train> is a web variety show with 1.3 million subscribers, hosted by Wooju (real name Woo Hyeju)', who is also one of the main PDs of the program. It's known for its appropriate use of memes and a steady increase in viewership.
"Let's go with this one."
"Alright, well set the talk show to that one It would be good to appear on a terrestrial channel too."
That was when President Jang Jaehyun spoke up.
"Yooil."
"Yes, President."
"Do you like cooking?"
"I think I prefer eating to cooking."
"Thats good."
President Jang Jaehyun smiled leisurely and reached out to the tablet that Yooil was holding.
"I think it would be a good idea for Yooil to appear on this one."
Following President Jang Jaehyun's gaze, Yooil looked at the screen. At the tip of Jang's finger was Park Heejin, holding a knife and ladle.
Park Heejin was a major figure in the restaurant industry, owning over five franchise restaurant brands.
With his unique charm and witty demeanor, he had garnered favor from viewers and found himself appearing on various programs.
A good choice. <Todays Table>. Commonly known as O'Sikdang, its a variety show that adopts a cooking show format, where the participants, selected from public applicants, divide into teams and compete based on the stories of the selected individuals.
As Yooil read the name of the program, President Jang Jaehyun nodded.
"Yooil."
"Yes."
"You know how to stir soup with a ladle, right?"
"Yes."
"And you can pick up beans with chopsticks?"
"Yes."
"Thats all you need."
?'
And so, Yooil's schedule for promotional variety shows officially kicked off.