Chapter 174: Roleplaying
[The Reason Ha Muyoung Doesn’t Get Angry. avi]
If he gets angry, it’s uncontrollable…
-Is today’s episode crazy? I almost peed myself while watching…
-The acting is really good. Among the young and handsome actors these days, he’s definitely number one.
-I don’t think there’s been a precedent like this before.
-Maybe Cha Eun-seong? It’s similar to when Cha Eun-seong was a rookie.
-Even when paired with Cha Eun-seong, he doesn’t lose, and he’s not overshadowed by veteran actors with decades of experience. He’s a genius…
-I wanted to change my underwear in the middle, but I couldn’t move because of Muyoung’s scolding…
-I’ve lived to see Ha Muyoung get angry.
-That’s right. What Blade’s Path achieves, even hidden cameras couldn’t.
-When someone like that gets angry, it’s really scary.
-Blade’s Path is so fun. It’s a legendary drama.
-I got goosebumps. The acting was so good I couldn’t breathe. It showed desperate anger so well.
-This year’s acting award is something to look forward to.
-There are many senior actors…
-Does the award go by age? What does it matter?
“It’s a relief. Everyone seems to like it.”
Muyoung smiled and put down his phone.
Honestly, at the time, he was so emotional that his memory was hazy.
Only anger and desperate sorrow remained like traces.
It was a moment when he experienced the saying, ‘burned out.’
But later, when he watched it on broadcast, the editing and directing were so impressive that a truly remarkable scene was born.
“They don’t just like it! Everyone was shocked!”
Ko Gyeongmin, turning the steering wheel, glanced back and laughed.
Blade’s Path was breaking viewership records with each episode.
Among them, Muyoung’s angry scene had the highest momentary viewership rating.
“Your scene had the highest momentary rating. 27.8%!”
It was smooth sailing.
From the start, it was a hot topic, so even if it wasn’t a dramatic rise, it steadily and consistently approached 30% without delay.
Muyoung leaned forward and asked,
“But isn’t it strange? Did they just happen to stop while flipping channels? It’s funny that everyone stopped on my scene while flipping.”
“It means you showed acting that could capture viewers in a fast-paced scene.”
“Saying it like that makes me embarrassed! Ahaha!”
Was that really the same person whose hands were trembling back then?
Muyoung kept scratching the back of his head and laughed awkwardly. Since then, Muyoung seemed to have shed his worries, and his condition looked good.
Ko Gyeongmin alternated his gaze between the clock and the road ahead, muttering,
“The traffic isn’t as bad as I thought. We’ll arrive early.”
“Is Roleplaying usually outside Seoul?”
“The set is big, so it can’t be helped.”
Their current schedule was the variety show Roleplaying. Jin Seo would probably be there too.
“I’m really looking forward to it. The clip looked amazing.”
Roleplaying was a role-playing variety show.
Guests would enter a specific world, conduct interviews, and navigate through events and accidents suited to the story, bringing joy to viewers.
The scale was enormous, sometimes even renting out entire amusement parks or hillsides.
“What’s the concept this time?”
“I don’t know. They didn’t tell me.”
“Aww, that’s disappointing.”
“Still, they said it wouldn’t be physically demanding, so relax. Everyone in broadcasting knows your busy schedule. They can’t push you too hard.”
While it was for promoting The Only Landlord, Muyoung’s value was skyrocketing.
There was no need to push him into a sensational format to gather viewership. Just his presence would create enough buzz.
“I don’t mind physical stuff. You know, the one in the hills looked really fun. Shooting guns, hiding in caves. What was it? The village where a deserter hid turned out to be a cannibal village?”
“Crazy. Absolutely not. The company would refuse that.”
“Or the amusement park was good too. A school trip where a time loop traps you in a nightmare you can’t escape!”
“You have a taste for gore, I see.”
“Huh? Is that so?”
Maybe it’s because he’s always seeing ghosts with blood and bulging eyes.
Muyoung leaned his head against the window and rummaged through his bag.
He heard that once filming starts, you can’t eat until it’s over…
“Want some, hyung?”
“You eat it.”
“Ah-”
Muyoung tore off a piece of bread and put it in Ko Gyeongmin’s mouth. Sharing delicious food is the best!
Ahead, a sign read ‘Paju 1km,’ and soon they arrived in front of a building in the new city.
There were a lot of people, and Muyoung realized they were all cast members.
Squeak-
“Wow. What’s this?”
There were too many staff for the building’s size.
After parking the van and getting out, an assistant director waiting nearby greeted Muyoung.
“Hello, Ha Muyoung!”
“Oh, hello.”
“I’ll take you to the waiting room for a moment.”
“What’s that?”
“It’s the set. This way.”
The assistant director seemed to be hiding something, diverting the conversation. Muyoung followed her, glancing back. The waiting room was in a small building not far away.
Squeak-
“Huh?”
“Ah.”
As he opened the door, he made eye contact with Jin Seo, who was drying her hair. Muyoung hesitated, but Jin Seo raised her hand first.
“Hi.”
“Long time no see.”
“Yeah, you’re doing well these days, huh? So, when does Jo Gwang-jo die?”
It was a roundabout way of saying she was enjoying the drama.
Muyoung smiled and sat beside her. Since she had just come from the salon, there wasn’t much to do.
“Well, he’ll die when the time comes.”
“Oh, remember Sun-young unnie? Our stylist. She asked me to say hi. She transferred after getting married.”
“Really? I want to go too!”
“I knew you would. But her husband works abroad, so they’re having the wedding overseas.”
They exchanged news about the staff of The Only Landlord, and the conversation flowed naturally. He had wondered if it would be awkward, but neither of them felt that way.
Maybe because the ending was clean? Or maybe they were both nonchalant about such things.
As the two reunited,
Knock-knock!
Suddenly, the waiting room door opened, and the PD and staff entered, along with cameras and lights.
“Hello, PD-nim.”
“Ah, hello. Wow, you look even more impressive in person.”
“Thank you.”
The camera lights were on.
It meant filming had started.
“You’ve heard about our program, right?”
“Yes, it’s so famous, I know it well.”
“And how it starts?”
“Usually, you kidnap us right after we leave the salon, right? Haha.”
But Muyoung thought it was all staged since he even clocked in. The PD nodded and gestured to the staff behind him.
“Correct! Let’s go right now!”
“Huh? Where to?”
“Whoa!”
People in black suits and sunglasses blindfolded Muyoung and Jin Seo, then gently guided them by the arms.
“Wow.”
It seemed like they had waited for him to finish his previous schedule. Even as he was being led, he waved his hands left and right to greet everyone. The cameras would be rolling.
“Ahahaha, this is fun.”
“Ha Muyoung is still the same.”
“Watch your step, Jin Seo.”
Right, left, up the stairs, and into the elevator.
It felt like a long walk with his eyes covered.
The staff seated them on a soft sofa. Everything was quiet. Feeling around, Muyoung and Jin Seo grabbed each other’s arms.
“Don’t let go.”
“It doesn’t seem scary.”
Static-
Ding-dong!
“Customer 121!”
“…?”
“…?”
A woman’s clear voice rang out.
Muyoung and Jin Seo froze in confusion.
“Customer 121!”
She urged again.
Muyoung cautiously removed his blindfold.
“Huh…?”
Before him was the ordinary interior of a bank.
The shiny, newly built interior caught his eye. Every counter was filled with people.
“I’d like a loan…”
“Please sign here.”
“This is our new product.”
The extras, who seemed frozen in time, moved simultaneously. Jin Seo looked around, bewildered.
“What, what’s this?”
It’s more ordinary than I thought.
I was so tense.
“Customer 121!”
Muyoung checked the number 121 on his knee and awkwardly raised his hand.
“Yes, here?”
“Come to the counter.”
“Oh, yes.”
Muyoung and Jin Seo sat at the counter.
There were two small cameras in front of them. Judging by this, they were definitely filming…
“May I see your ID?”
“ID? I’m Ha Muyoung…”
He reflexively searched his pockets and found something. He pulled out a fake ID. The name was ‘Kim Gi-do.’
“Ah!”
Wow!
Excited, Muyoung immediately handed over the ID.
“I’m Kim Gi-do.”
“Yes, you’re the owner of Mori Building, right?”
“Yes, yes! That’s right!”
It was a setting where the protagonist Gi-do and heroine Ga-ram from The Only Landlord visited the bank together. The employee typed rapidly on the computer and asked,
“You’re applying for a loan using the building as collateral? But the building is a bit old…”
“Ah, that building isn’t ordinary, you see.”
“Really? Then what is it?”
“It’s a building that can generate infinite copies just by registering it. Even if the world ends, having that one is enough. And most importantly, it’s equipped with AI Mori, making it incredibly convenient.”
“Oh my. It has such abilities? Then the valuation will be different. Can you explain more?”
The employee cleverly responded and began filling out the paperwork. The formal interview had begun.
Ga-ram couldn’t speak, only laughing at the fresh and surprising situation. What was this?
“Were you a police academy student?”
“Yes, but now I live as a building owner.”
“That’s not bad. And Ga-ram, your address is Mori Building?”
“I’m a college student. I went on an MT and ended up staying. Since I major in political science, it’s quite helpful for managing the building.”
“Not business administration? What’s the connection?”
“You can check directly on Nepflix.”
“Hmm. I see. When does it open?”
“Next week at 7 PM!”
The loan interview, disguised as an interview, continued.
In the narrow counter, we promoted The Only Landlord, and the paperwork piled up.
“Just a moment.”
Amidst the chatter, the employee stood up.
Jin Seo swept her hair to one side and laughed incredulously. What kind of situation was this?
“A loan-themed interview is a first for me.”
“Me too.”
“Is this the end?”
Considering what Roleplaying has done so far, it couldn’t possibly be over. Muyoung shrugged and looked around the bank. It was a peaceful, ordinary scene.
The customers were diverse, young and old…
Most importantly, the outside was visible through the glass door.
The parking lot where Muyoung had gotten out of the car wasn’t far away.
Click-
Then, a van stopped outside.
The security guard turned to answer an elderly person’s question, and the employees all seemed busy. Only one person, about to leave the building, sensed something strange and stopped.
Taang! Tang!
“Everyone, face down!”
“Ahhhh!”
“What, what’s happening!”
Three men got out of the van.
They wore masks and held rifles.
The security guard tried to draw his handgun, but the intruders were faster.
Taang! Tang!
“Ugh!”
The blue shirt turned crimson.
Muyoung and Jin Seo froze, their eyes wide with shock.
“Close the shutters! Employees, hands up!”
“Fill the bags! Hurry!”
“Want to die!?”
Then, the PD’s voice came over the announcement.
[Roleplaying Episode 12: Bank Robbery]
[Guests: Ha Muyoung, Jin Seo]
[Good luck!]
Wow.
Muyoung, looking surprised, waved at the small camera at the counter. It seemed like the real show was just beginning.