Suddenly, I Became Crazy Handsome, and the World Became Easy
Chapter 54.1: Declaration (1)

The entire production team of 'Produce That 100!' and the participants at the 'Produce That 100!' campus in Paju were in an uproar. PD Woo Han-suk first calmed down the production crew and then issued a warning through the broadcast to prevent the participants from acting rashly.

In addition,

"Questions regarding the current breaking news to participant No. 1 are strictly prohibited. All participants, please focus on your assigned tasks as usual."

He also enforced a gag order. This was a preemptive measure to prevent confusion upon Kang Rojun’s return and to preserve the current mood of the 'Produce That 100!' camp, which had progressed up to the airing of episode 7.

Regardless of anything else, just as the country, including the 'Produce That 100!' campus, was buzzing about Kang Rojun.

"Cut."

The main character, Rojun, was filming on the set of 'Rental Lover'. PD Jung Soo-ryeong, who had just stopped the scene, gave directions to the two actors in the frame. More specifically, to Choi Rina.

"Rina-ssi, your surprised expression isn’t bad. But I’d like the emotion of disbelief to come out even stronger."

"Yes, PD-nim. I’ll try."

"Yeah. Make it more like you're dazed rather than impressed."

Soon PD Jung Soo-ryeong was conversing with the cinematographer, and after briefly fixing her makeup, Choi Rina gave a small greeting to Kang Rojun who stood in front of her.

"Sorry. This wasn’t even a scene where I should’ve gotten an NG. I guess my condition’s a bit off today."

Currently, Choi Rina had completely shed the appearance of a top actress to match her role as the female lead in 'Rental Lover'. She wore a worn-out hoodie, her long hair was roughly styled, and even her skin tone had been darkened. She looked like a total recluse.

Looking at her intently, Kang Rojun.

‘She did well, and that was an NG??’

He faintly smiled and shook his head.

"It’s fine."

Unlike Choi Rina, who looked like a shut-in, Kang Rojun truly appeared to be a nobleman. Slicked-back pomade hair, a perfectly fitted suit. His destructive visuals stood out even more with enhanced makeup. When Choi Rina glanced at Rojun’s face, she inwardly let out a cry.

'Please don't smile like that, it’s not good for my heart. Ha- this is seriously the first time I’ve ever lost focus just because of my co-star’s face.’

She tried her best to gather her thoughts.

The surroundings were noisy. Staff members busied themselves to prepare for the retake. Rojun quietly surveyed the set while waiting for PD Jung Soo-ryeong’s signal.

‘No matter how many times I see it, it’s fascinating.’

Standing in this space, even acting itself, still felt surreal. The trembling had lessened compared to the beginning, but his heart still pounded hard.

The first shoot for 'Rental Lover'.

For Kang Rojun, who knew nothing, everything was just new and fresh. How much would that giant camera cost? How do all these staff members eat? How are those lights attached to the ceiling installed? Will this scene we’re filming really air on TV?

A flood of curiosity and questions bound him.

Someday, he would get used to these feelings too, but for now, Kang Rojun decided to fully enjoy the present.

'Even though it's only the first day, acting is actually fun.'

He imagined taking on other roles and working alongside various actors.

‘Obviously, my acting still lacks a lot, so I’ll have to rely on 'AI Automation' for a while.’

Just then.

"Let’s go again."

PD Jung Soo-ryeong picked up the megaphone.

"Action."

Multiple cameras were positioned in front, on the side, and behind Choi Rina, all stationary. Entering from outside the frame was Kang Rojun.

-Step, step, step.

With calm yet firm footsteps, Rojun stood before Choi Rina. Or rather, 'Lover No. 4'. In terms of the scene, it was the first meeting between the female lead ‘Lee Da-eun’ and 'Lover No. 4'. Kang Rojun stopped a step in front of Choi Rina and stared directly at her.

The camera behind Choi Rina zoomed in on Rojun’s face.

He gave a faint smile.

PD Jung Soo-ryeong, watching the monitor, also smiled.

‘Forget bombs, this visual is the real bomb. His expression acting is killing it.'

Kang Rojun had no lines here. He just needed to show off his terrifying visuals. After about 5 seconds of eye contact, Choi Rina stepped back.

-Swoosh.

As if she had seen an alien lifeform, her expression held a mix of shock and fear. Because the female lead, who had been in the dark, suddenly encountered someone who shone so brightly. But the distance that had slightly widened was closed again by Rojun. Choi Rina looked at Kang Rojun, then at the ground, repeatedly. Eventually, she managed to open her mouth with difficulty.

“Are... are you, perhaps, the lo... lover I was told would come?”

“......”

'Lover No. 4' responded with a silent but deepened smile.

Everyone froze for over ten seconds. The one who broke the frozen set was PD Jung Soo-ryeong’s shout.

“Cut!! Nice! Both of you did great. We’ll go again, this time focusing on ‘Lee Da-eun’s’ front angle!”

Once again, the staff moved busily, and PD Jung Soo-ryeong called Kang Rojun and Choi Rina aside from the frame. She showed the script to the two standing in front of her and spoke.

“After this scene, we’re going straight into the first physical contact between ‘Lover No. 4’ and ‘Lee Da-eun’. No problem, right?”

Choi Rina nodded.

“Yes, PD-nim.”

Then Kang Rojun answered as well.

"I'm fine with it too."

“Okay. We’re going by the script as is, no complications. The nervous female lead trips over her own feet, and ‘Lover No. 4’ catches her. In that moment of surprise, they end up in an embrace.”

On the outside, Rojun looked calm, but inwardly he thought, so it’s finally come. He had written this script himself and studied the character of 'Lover No. 4', so he knew exactly what was coming. Choi Rina would fall into his arms.

‘I debated so much when I was writing this scene... and now we’re actually doing it.’

The memory of struggling to write that scene flashed through Rojun’s mind, since it was hard to imagine top actress Choi Rina in an embrace like that. Consequently, the nervousness he had managed to suppress surged once more.

And so filming resumed. Several retakes followed.

Before long.

“Prep for the next scene!!"

It was time for the physical contact scene. In the blink of an eye, Kang Rojun was already in the middle of filming.

"Ahhh!!"

Choi Rina tripped over her own foot, and Kang Rojun pulled her toward him. Just like that, Choi Rina landed right into Rojun’s arms.

In that moment, she thought.

‘Wow, his chest is so hard- no! Get it together!!’

She almost lost control of herself.

On the other hand, 'Lover No. 4' Kang Rojun thought.

'How does a shut-in have such a nice scent.'

A pleasant fragrance tickled his nose.

Later.

Kang Rojun’s first shoot for 'Rental Lover', which had started in the morning, ended in the early afternoon. However, neither PD Jung Soo-ryeong, Choi Rina, nor the production staff of 'Rental Lover' packed up. Only Rojun’s part was finished. Filming for 'Rental Lover' would continue late into the night.

As proof, while Kang Rojun was filming, the actors playing Lovers No. 1 and No. 2 had also arrived.

After instructing the assistant director to take Rojun back, PD Jung Soo-ryeong turned.

"Writer-nim."

She was about to talk about other works he had written besides 'Rental Lover.' But she swallowed her words.

‘It’s a bit hectic right now. I’ll mention it after a few days.’

Instead, she briefly commented on the issue that had turned the country upside down.

“Once you’re back at the campus, talk it through well with PD Woo Han-suk. I’ll take care of things here.”

Kang Rojun nodded and got into the van, which soon drove off. The very first thing Rojun did in the moving vehicle was.

-Swish.

He picked up his phone. A familiar notification had arrived on the screen.

-[You’ve completed the Hidden Mission ‘Start of First Shoot for the Side Job Actor!’ You’ve received 15 coins as a reward.]

The ‘AI Simulation’ had given him a gift mid-filming. Rojun chuckled lightly and turned off the notification.

-Slide.

He accessed a search site. He wanted to check the current situation. He’d been too busy filming to properly look at it. Before long, he let out a silent exclamation in his mind.

‘Whoa- this really blew up??’

The situation had escalated beyond imagination.

Clickbait articles containing keywords like 'Produce That 100!', 'Rental Lover', ‘No. 1’, and ‘Choi Rina’ were flooding the web nonstop.

《Did ‘Rental Lover’ really get written by Produce That 100!’s No. 1... Wild Speculations Flood Communities》

《Despite Hot Issue Around ‘No. 1', Produce That 100! Camp Keeps Silent, Public Curiosity Explodes》

Not only were multiple search engine main pages dominated, but online communities were also ablaze over ‘No. 1’. YouTube was no different. With some time having passed, ridiculous theories had begun to surface as well.

[Looks like No. 1 and Choi Rina are relatives. That would explain why she suddenly took on that one-act drama.]

-Does that even make sense ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ We’re not even certain yet that No. 1 is the writer of that one-act drama

-Why wouldn’t it make sense? It’s possible, isn’t it??

-Honestly, the idea that they’re dating sounds more believable

-↑That one makes even less sense, come on

-Here we go again, spreading rumors. What if it’s just tabloid nonsense?

-If No. 1 and Choi Rina are really relatives, then their family must have ultra-super genes ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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