Suddenly, I Became Crazy Handsome, and the World Became Easy
Chapter 52.2: Surprise (4)

The next day, Saturday.

The impact of Episode 7 of 'Produce That 100!' was beyond anyone’s imagination. Thanks to the surprise performance by the significantly improved Team 1 that aired at the very end.

《Team 1 of ‘Produce That 100!’ finally steps in front of the public, explosive viewer reactions after the broadcast!》

《Eyewitness accounts of Team 1 of ‘Produce That 100!’ flood SNS... “Can’t believe it even after seeing No. 1 in person”》

As a result, 'Produce That 100!' became a hot topic in cafes, restaurants, and everywhere people gathered.

“Did you see Episode 7?? The surprise performance at the end gave me chills!!”

“Looks like they practiced a loooot, they were like actual idols! Their movements were in perfect sync and their outfits matched, they looked awesome.”

“I mean, can’t No. 1 just debut already?? The others were good too but No. 1 is on a different level.”

“Totally. The others still feel kind of amateurish, but No. 1 was just radiating idol aura!”

The media also continued publishing article after article.

《No. 1 seen writing again in Episode 7 of ‘Produce That 100!’ / Photo》

Whether covering the content of Episode 7, highlighting Team 1’s surprise performance, or providing information on voting.

《Voting begins for the 13 members of Team 1 in ‘Produce That 100!’, how many will survive this time?》

Voting began immediately after the broadcast. Like before, it opened Friday night and was set to close on Tuesday. Participation reached an all-time high. The page didn’t crash, but it was extremely sluggish.

Next came the viewership rating for Episode 7 of 'Produce That 100!'.

《[Official] The craze intensifies, Episode 7 of ‘Produce That 100!’ hits 24.4% rating》

The 25% mark was now just around the corner.

Thus, from Friday night through all of Saturday, 'Produce That 100!' or 'No. 1' dominated everywhere. Just imagine the destructive power of a storm that surpassed a 24% viewership rating.

Of course, Sunday the 30th, just a day later, was no different.

Dominating SNS and YouTube was already a given.

Right around this time, at 8 a.m., dozens of crew members were busily setting up at a large broadcasting studio.

“Lighting test, please!!”

“Yes, yes, place the reflectors!”

“Art team!! PD-nim is calling!!!”

“Cinematographer-nim! Is this the placement you mentioned?!”

“Coming-”

Around the cafe-style set, lighting, art, makeup, and other teams were running around in perfect coordination. Amid them, PD Jung Soo-ryeong was checking the set with staff, her cap pulled low over her hair.

The team gathered here was the production crew for 'Rental Lover'.

Naturally so.

Because today was the first day of filming for 'Rental Lover'. That's why the energy of the staff running around was overflowing. The enthusiasm was palpable too. The first day of filming, whether for film, drama, or variety, is always exciting.

At that moment.

“Writer-nim is here!!”

After the staff’s call, a man entered with his face covered by a cap and mask. It was Kang Rojun. As soon as PD Jung Soo-ryeong spotted him, she waved her hand.

“You’re here, writer-nim.”

Rojun approached while bowing politely to the staff and bowed again to Jung Soo-ryeong.

“Hello, PD-nim.”

“Yeah, welcome, writer-nim.”

It was the first filming not only for the 'Rental Lover' team but for Kang Rojun as well. With a smile, PD Jung Soo-ryeong asked Rojun,

“How does it feel on your first filming day?”

“I don’t know. It doesn’t feel real yet.”

That was his honest feeling. He had arrived, but his head was still in a daze, it didn’t feel like reality.

'Am I really filming a drama?? Here? Wow- shit, now that I'm here, the atmosphere is no joke.'

Dozens of crew members running busily, the shouting erupting from all directions, the lights attached everywhere, the massive cameras he had never seen before, the incredibly fascinating set, and so on.

An explosively powerful filming site.

In this situation he had never encountered in his life, Kang Rojun’s heart pounded wildly, and his brain went blank.

'This is different from Produce That 100!'

As Rojun tried to hold onto his sanity, PD Jung Soo-ryeong spoke.

“By the way, as expected of No. 1, the media and public opinion are going crazy about you. I saw that the number one YouTube video right now is the ‘Produce That 100! Surprise Performance - Focusing on No. 1.”

“Yes, I saw it.”

For a moment, key staff members gathered around, diving into conversation about 'Produce That 100!'. The one who cut off the chatter was PD Jung Soo-ryeong, the person in charge of the set.

“Alright, that’s enough. Let’s move quickly! Writer-nim, go get your HEMECO done."

HEMECO? As Kang Rojun tilted his head in question, a few staff members led him away. To one side of the set, a space was prepared. Several female staff members warmly welcomed him.

“Have a seat! Let’s start with your hair."

As it turned out, HEMECO stood for hair, makeup, and costume. In other words, it was time for Kang Rojun to be transformed into 'Lover No. 4'. Rojun had only received light makeup for 'Produce That 100!' before, this was his first time doing anything this full-scale.

What would he know?

Following the instructions, Kang Rojun sat and left his body in the hands of the staff. Closing his eyes, Rojun sat still as the female staff touched his hair, their lips twitching slightly. Soon, two of them locked eyes.

They spoke through their gaze.

A face so flawless that they were afraid to touch him.

This reaction remained even during makeup. As his hair styling finished, gasps and admiration poured out over Kang Rojun’s look.

“I mean, wow- what is up with writer-nim’s visuals.”

“Seriously. You are seriously, seriously, ridiculously super handsome, Writer Kang. Seeing you up close makes it even crazier.”

“That’s not a face, that’s art. Literal art.”

“Hold on, writer-nim. Your face has us feeling so greedy right now. It’s already unbelievable, but we’re going to dial it up twice as much.”

A little while later.

The ears of PD Jung Soo-ryeong, who was going over the 'Rental Lover' script with key staff excluding the cinematographer.

“......Huh-”

“Wow... seriously wow-”

“Wuh, I’m speechless.”

“Amazing.”

The reactions of the staff could be heard. Realizing this, she turned her head.

-Step, step.

A man in a black suit was walking from a distance. It was Kang Rojun with his hair slicked back in a pomade style. Dozens of staff members' gazes followed his movements, and PD Jung Soo-ryeong and the key staff instinctively parted their lips in awe.

‘Art’ stood before their eyes.

PD Jung Soo-ryeong and the key staff.

“......”

“......”

“......”

They looked up at Kang Rojun with dazed expressions. PD Jung Soo-ryeong gave her honest assessment out loud.

“Is he really human??”

At the same time, a voice shouted from the entrance of the set.

“Choi Rina-nim has arrived!!”

This meant the top actress and female lead of 'Rental Lover', Choi Rina, had arrived. With her long straight hair swaying, she approached with gentle greetings. As she reached PD Jung Soo-ryeong while smiling with her eyes.

“Oh my goodness!!”

She was visibly startled, almost convulsing.

Because she saw Kang Rojun in a suit standing in front of her.

“...W-Wait, writer-nim???”

“Yes, hello.”

The smile vanished from Choi Rina’s face. Without replying, she simply stared at Rojun’s face. It wasn’t intentional. It was like a natural disaster. Whoever it might have been, standing in front of Kang Rojun would have left them similarly spellbound.

'What is this......I can only express admiration.'

Even for her, who knew countless top-tier male actors, Kang Rojun’s visuals were shocking. While everyone was completely captivated by the violent impact of Kang Rojun.

“Sunbae-nim!!”

A junior assistant director came running from inside the set. He approached PD Jung Soo-ryeong and held out his phone.

“Y-You really need to see this right away??”

He looked strangely serious and flustered. Annoyed that someone was interrupting her admiration of Rojun’s face, PD Jung Soo-ryeong furrowed her brow.

“What, what is it?”

The assistant director immediately showed her the phone screen. Soon, PD Jung Soo-ryeong and several key staff checked the phone in his hand. What was displayed on the screen was an article.

《[Exclusive] The work suddenly chosen by top actress Choi Rina, the one-act drama 'Rental Lover', was written by ‘No. 1’ from 'Produce That 100!'》

In that moment, PD Jung Soo-ryeong turned her gaze toward Kang Rojun.

-Swoosh.

He seemed to be smiling subtly.

*****

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