Chapter 156:
After the show,
the team agreed that Ha Muyoung had realised there was a hidden camera in the elevator. It was a matter of pride, but it was also a sure way to solidify his image, so the company was all for it.
[~That’s all for today’s guest on Find You! It was Ha Muyoung! See you next time!]
[Ahahaha! See you!]
Muyoung stood and waved with Kim Sungmok and the other extras.
In his hand was a one-million-won Hanwoo beef gift certificate. The actual restaurant owner came out and said their cooking skills were amazing, and gave them the certificate along with the promotion.
-Not an easy one ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㄹㅇ
-Look at how Ha Muyoung eats ㅠㅠㅠIs he insane or a hamster?
-A man acknowledged by Kim Sungmok as not easyㅋㅋㅋ This is a firstㅋㅋㅋ
-Why does he eat like that??? It looks like it’s his first meal of the day. His schedule started early in the morning. With the photoshoot and event attendance, he probably didn’t have a proper meal.
-Honestly, does it make sense? People pouring out of the elevator ceiling and he doesn’t look surprised at all. Is it fake?
-ㅇㅈHow can a person be like that… There should be a reflexive reaction.
-Our Muyoung is not a person,, he’s an angel,,
-Kim Sungmok said ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ If it were him, he would’ve peed himself alreadyㅋㅋ Yep, I’ll go change my underwear.
-Mom, let’s do it tonightㅠㅠ
-Look at how well he speaks, he’s so cute.
-It’s just like his usual image, his actions and everythingㅇㅇ
-Those who say it’s fake from
-Just because you peed yourselves, doesn’t mean Muyoung did too?ㅠㅠ
-ㅇㅈㅇㅈ It’s not even the same broadcasting station, and since he’s like that elsewhere, it’s just Ha Muyoung’s personality and trait.
The episode of Find You that was filmed two weeks ago aired just yesterday. Many people were curious if his appearance on
“Hmm.”
After reading the comments, Muyoung remembered the gift certificate he’d forgotten. The blue paper folded neatly in his wallet.
He couldn’t go and spend a million won all at once, and it was awkward to go multiple times and use it in deductions. It was embarrassing, and he didn’t have any reason to go to that neighbourhood.
“What’s wrong?”
“The gift certificate I received. I’m wondering how to use it. I was thinking of using it for a wrap party after the shoot.”
“That’s a good idea. This is the last week of location shooting. Next week, we’ll start set shooting and finish, so it’ll be easy to gather at a restaurant.”
“I’m getting paid separately and I also got a gift certificate, so I’m happy but also surprised.”
When Muyoung said that with a smile, Ko Gyeongmin, who was holding the steering wheel, muttered.
Speaking of surprise, he remembered again. That day, his head felt numb, like he’d been scammed.
He thought they were associates and trusted them completely, but everything was fake? Oh dear…… It wasn’t Muyoung who should be told to be careful of scams. He should be more alert himself.
“They gave you a lot because they thought you’d work on the OST album. And the gift certificate wasn’t from the restaurant, it was from the production team, right?”
No matter how hidden the camera was, the restaurant set up a scenario where the food was tasteless. As a token of appreciation, the closing scene even included the owner coming out to promote and give the gift certificate.
“Save it and use it for the wrap party.”
“That’s better, right? How many days left?”
“At most two weeks? The ADR will be scheduled separately in between.”
“Time really flies.”
It’s only six episodes.
There’s a slight difference from a drama, but back then, they produced two episodes a week, didn’t they?
It would be a work with plenty of capital and time.
“Will there be a Season 2?”
“Hmm. I think so?”
At Ko Gyeongmin’s words, Muyoung replied with a smile.
Today’s shoot was a scene of walking through a tunnel in the upgraded building’s basement.
At the end, they discovered a new door. The last scene of the last episode of Season 1 would be them opening it.
“Well. If it ends like that and there’s no Season 2, I’d be mad as a viewer. Come on, we’re almost there.”
So today’s shoot was held elsewhere.
A studio in Paju specialising in special sets. Inside, there were cross-sections of tunnels installed here and there.
“Ohhh!”
It felt like seeing a new theme park. The best part about being an actor was this. Being able to see sights that were not easily accessible otherwise.
“Mr. Ha Muyoung! Hello.”
“Yep. Director, have you had lunch?”
“Hi, hi~”
“Muyoung’s here. Unnie! Get ready.”
At the lead actor’s arrival, all the staff greeted him with nods and gestures.
There were many outsiders mixed in, and many faces he was seeing for the first time, but Muyoung greeted everyone warmly.
“You’re here?”
“Jin Seo, hi.”
Jin Seo was the same. Jin Seo was eating an apple with her hair tied back roughly. Muyoung had also changed into sweatpants and had only light makeup on.
“They said we’ll be covered in a lot of dirt today, so keep it simple.”
“Ahh. It’s a shame if it’s different from the original.”
In the original, the basement passage created by the upgrade was a neat space, but for visual effect, it was adapted to be a natural, untouched space.
Later, it would be fun to decorate it according to its purpose.
“See that pile of dirt over there?”
“Oh. That’s ours.”
In one corner of the studio was a pile of dirt. It would be thrown at them during the shoot.
Muyoung roughly ran his hand through his hair and headed to the set.
“We’re ready!”
“Okay. We’re almost done here.”
Jin Seo fixed her clothes and followed Muyoung. After checking the screen with the director, they discussed how to act.
“The lantern a little lower. Yeah. Hold it like that.”
“As we walk slowly together, Muyoung can shield Jin Seo’s head. And, this needs to have an echoing voice effect. But this is a cross-section, so it’s a necessary ADR, so just focus on the facial expressions later. Okay. You know?”
“The dolly length is short, right? Until ‘-Then? Don’t you like it?’ and then we’ll go back and continue.”
“Yep. Confirmed.”
Muyoung and Jin Seo listened carefully to the director’s instructions. They nodded, indicating they clearly understood his intentions.
As the two entered the cross-section of the tunnel, the lights slowly dimmed.
Squeak squeak-
“Okay. We’ll start shooting.”
“Quiet! Ready!”
Muyoung cleared a small stone under his foot and waited for the action signal.
“Action!”
Creak-
A staff member behind them made the sound of the door opening for recording. Muyoung held the lantern and looked ahead with a ridiculous smile.
“What the heck is this?”
“Why is there something like this in the basement…… Is this the upgrade reward?”
The front was filled with darkness. Jin Seo seemed scared and muttered, holding onto Muyoung’s waist. Muyoung sighed and straightened the lantern.
“We’ll know when we check. Let’s go.”
“Ahhh. Wait, should we wait for the others to come?”
“Are you scared?”
When Muyoung smiled faintly, Jin Seo stared at his face. And soon, she closed her mouth and gestured ahead with a nod.
“You go first.”
“Yes, yes. As you wish.”
“Mori! Are we going in?”
At her call, Mori would answer like this.
-As you wish.
The two began to walk, bracing the walls. Then, the dolly camera shooting them from the side also moved slowly.
Thud thud- Thud!
And above them, a dull sound echoed.
It was the footsteps of monsters rampaging outside the building. At the same time, dust fell from the ceiling.
Crunch-
“Ah.”
Jin Seo grimaced as if something got in her eye and shook her head. Muyoung did the same.
A staff member crawling on the cross-section sprinkled a pile of dirt like salt.
“Look.”
The two faces drew closer. Muyoung held Jin Seo’s chin with the lantern. Soon, he turned it around and blew air.
“Blink hard.”
“Ugh. It really got in.”
“You just go back.”
“Why? Annoying?”
Jin Seo asked, hitting the back of his hand. Muyoung shrugged and took the lead again.
“No.”
“Then, don’t you like it?”
At the same time, he glanced back. When the director gave the cut signal, the surroundings lit up brightly.
“Okay! Cut! Let’s go back to the front.”
“Yep. But it looks like something really got in Jin Seo’s eye. Are you okay?”
“Yeah. A little.”
The two walked back the way they came and returned to the front.
They utilised the set like that and filmed the scene. As the cut signals piled up, dirt accumulated on Muyoung and Jin Seo’s heads and shoulders.
“Next is the front view!”
“We’ll move the set.”
They shot from the side, so now they had to shoot from the front.
Muyoung and Jin Seo stood in another tunnel set. Unlike the dolly that was shooting from the side, this time it moved slowly backward in front of them.
“Good. Let’s go again. Ready- Action!”
Thud!
“What the heck is this?”
“Why is there something like this in the basement…… Is this the upgrade reward?”
They repeated the same scene over and over. As sand fell from the ceiling, Muyoung covered Jin Seo’s head with his hand and moved forward. The two’s affectionate appearance was captured head-on by the camera.
“One more time!”
“Yes! Let’s go!”
“Add more dirt. It’s too dark to capture well.”
“Director. Instead of the orange lantern light, how about white?”
“Hmm. White is better in meaning, but orange looks prettier on screen.”
Since it was the last shoot, everyone’s focus was intense. While checking the set, Muyoung and Jin Seo wiped the dirt off their heads with towels.
“Your hair is long, it must be uncomfortable.”
“……Yeah. I want to cut it, but because of my next project.”
“Ohh. You’re doing a next project. What is it?”
“I’m still auditioning.”
Muyoung nodded and helped wipe her hair. Come to think of it, he should also decide on his next project soon……
“What will you do after this ends?”
“Me? Well. I don’t know yet. Actually, I feel like it’s not me choosing the project, but the project choosing me. Nothing really stands out.”
Muyoung smiled brightly. Then, the lights slowly dimmed to check the lighting. Jin Seo wiped her face with a towel and asked.
“Still, there must be a genre you want to do.”
“Genre…… Hmm, a period drama?”
“A period drama?”
“I’ve never worn a hanbok.”
Moreover, it was an appealing genre in many ways. The fact that you could live the life of a real historical figure and feel what it’s like to live in that world.
“Yeah. A period drama would be good.”
As Muyoung spoke to Jin Seo, his mind was set.
He would follow the flower petals as much as possible, but if possible, he would consider doing a period drama.
“……”
Jin Seo gazed at Muyoung’s face in the darkness. In an instant, the light flashed on. Muyoung smiled and tilted his head, as if asking why she was looking at him like that.
“Is there still something on my face?”
“……No. It’s clean.”
“Muyoung! Jin Seo!”
“Yes! Coming!”
At the staff’s call, Muyoung neatly folded the towel and walked over. Jin Seo sighed as she watched his back.
‘What will you do after this ends?’
Not the next project, but your schedule, you idiot.