Chapter 142: Let’s just quit. ㅇㅇ
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[‘Special Mobile Unit 808’ Surprise Ending!]
[Season 2 Production Confirmed? What’s the Truth?]
[‘Special Mobile Unit 808 Season 2’, What’s the Story? Casting Status? Curiosity Explodes from A to Z.]
- [– Those who turned it off midway must be disappointed hahaha]
- [– I got major chills yesterday]
- [– How can I wait until Season 2….]
The online communities weren’t much different.
It was a festive atmosphere, as if the previous chaos had never happened.
Everyone was busy rejoicing with one heart and one mind.
[Title: I believed hahaha]
[As expected, Special 8 doesn’t betray expectations]
- [– Seriously hahaha]
- [– We all believed, didn’t we? lol]
- [– This is why you shouldn’t doubt]
[Title: Those b*stards who say they got spoiled haha]
[It’s your fault for turning it off midway hahaha.]
[Who told you to turn it off?]
[You should have trusted and watched until the end~~~]
- [– Seriously]
- [– If you couldn’t trust it, you should have learned about it through articles, duh]
- [– How dare you try to freeload?]
[Title: Upvote if you experienced ‘s*x’ yesterday]
[From the tantalizing push-and-pull to the climax, I enjoyed it all.]
[If this isn’t s*x, what is?]
[I’m not a virgin anymore.]
- [– I’ve also graduated from virginity now]
- [– Congratulations on becoming an adult]
- [– Then what do we call eating chicken now?]
[Title: Yesterday’s Madness Collection]
(Posts uploaded during the 10-minute commercial break)
[Ah, my stomach is bursting, f*ck hahaha]
- [– Hahahahahaha]
- [– Wow, that’s real madness hahaha]
- [– Wow hahahahaha]
[Title: The attitude change is disgusting;]
[Let’s say those who were simply annoyed yesterday are excusable, but shouldn’t those who cursed out the production team as if to kill them leave the gallery?]
[It’s disgusting how they act like nothing happened ㅋㅋ]
- [– There were too many harsh curses yesterday]
- [– Seriously, they’ll only come to their senses after being sued]
- [– They didn’t even watch till the end, tsk tsk]
[Title: Okay, I got baited.]
[But what did I do wrong?
You fcking bstards.
Listen to your hyung.
The production team induced us to get angry in the first place, right?
They baited us, right?
Shouldn’t I, who readily fell for it, be praised instead?
Hyung will confidently continue using the gallery.
You know hyung’s personality, right?
Let’s end this amicably.]
- [– Hahahahahahaha]
- [– He finally lost it hahahaha]
- [– Aww hahahaha]
- [– Yeah, you worked hard hahaha]
[Title: Upvote if this is an all-time best twist]
[In this world where everyone catches the ‘masterpiece disease’ and ruins their work.]
[In this m*ronic world, if you’re a god who steadfastly protected the ‘happy ending’ twist, upvote and praise.]
- [– We worship you.]
- [– We worship you.]
- [– There are too few happy endings these days;]
- [– Is a happy ending really that difficult?]
Time rewinds a little.
A few days before the final episode of Special Mobile Unit 808 aired, the production team executives gathered in a tvS broadcasting station conference room.
It was to discuss matters with none other than the Director General.
Quite naturally, the Director General’s expression was bright.
“It was truly soaring high, nothing less.”
“Everyone was going wild, weren’t they?”
“Well, it was fun even when I watched it.”
“Thank you.”
“I particularly liked the scene where she revealed she was a woman.”
“If I hadn’t gotten a hint, I would have been completely fooled too.”
“It’s all thanks to Ms. Sua, from one to ten.”
“Thanks to the actor…”
The Director General pondered for a moment, then continued.
“Come to think of it, you said that friend had a big influence, right?”
Writer Lee and PD Choi nodded simultaneously.
“She filled in the incomplete script, provided appropriate ad-libs at the right moments, and even perfectly portrayed a male role.”
“We were rather dependent on her.”
“Wow, this is the first time Writer Lee has praised a rookie this much.”
“I should greet her separately later.”
“She’s the main contributor to these record-breaking results, isn’t she?”
The atmosphere in the conference room was warm.
It was natural.
The gloomy atmosphere was the share of other broadcasting stations; it had nothing to do with tvS.
With record-breaking results, every place they set foot became a festival site.
“But because it’s doing so well, I also have some concerns.”
This time, PD Choi Heewon responded to the Director General’s words.
“What kind of concerns do you have?”
“What else could it be?”
“Of course, it’s the ending.”
The Director General stroked his beard.
“It’s record-breaking in many ways, isn’t it?”
“Challenging the long-outdated buddy genre, utilizing the element of cross-dressing, and ultimately leading to enormous success.”
“All of it.”
“It’s embarrassing to say it myself, but yes, it is.”
“It’s a shame to end it.”
“It’s not often that a broadcasting station gets a chance to hold onto such a successful IP.”
“No, actually, it’s the first time for tvS.”
“We’ve always been the underdogs.”
“Hmm.”
“So, I was wondering, is there a way?”
“A way to naturally transition to Season 2 without giving the impression of being forcibly extended.”
“A final episode that will be a smooth connecting link.”
The two clenched their fists under the table.
Why else?
It was because they had been waiting all along for the Director General to show this reaction.
PD Choi Heewon did not miss the opportunity.
“Director General-nim.”
“Yes?”
“Actually, we’ve filmed several endings.”
“What?”
“I haven’t seen them yet.”
“At that time, we didn’t know Special Mobile Unit 808 would do this well.”
“We kept them, thinking we might need them just in case.”
“Shall I show them to you?”
“Of course, I have to see them.”
“Play them right now.”
A moment later.
“…”
The conference room became quiet.
It was because the Director General was completely engrossed in the various endings.
He wasn’t even just watching them once and moving on.
If there was something he liked, he replayed it several times.
After a long while, the Director General clicked his tongue.
“This isn’t just something you filmed and stored, is it?”
“You’ve already finished editing too?”
“When did you do all this?”
“It’s possible when you have a lot of affection for the work.”
“It’s thanks to the entire production team moving with one heart and one mind.”
“What about me?”
“You should have told me too.”
Then, Writer Lee Geum-sook interjected.
“Don’t you remember what you said when we started producing Special Mobile Unit 808, Director General-nim?”
“You asked if an incomplete script and a rookie actor could possibly succeed, didn’t you?”
“…”
The Director General belatedly cleared his throat.
“Alright.”
“My mistake.”
“You hold quite a grudge.”
“I plan to hold an enormous grudge for the rest of my life.”
“So please treat us well from now on, Director General-nim.”
“Alright.”
“I get it…”
Their opponent was the Director General, but the current prestige of Special Mobile Unit 808 was that formidable.
Furthermore, the production team was already aware that they were the light and salt of tvS.
It meant there was no reason to act like the subordinate party.
“Anyway, good.”
“It’s all good, but.”
“Yes.”
“There’s a problem.”
“I can’t pick just one.”
“You don’t need to worry about that.”
“In any case, you’ve agreed to the production of Season 2, haven’t you, Director General-nim?”
“That’s right?”
“Yes.”
“Then you can stop worrying.”
“No, I mean, why?”
“Because it’s a problem that will be solved once Ms. Sua chooses.”
***
Afterwards, Sua, who had been requested to attend, appeared.
“Hmm.”
After checking all the endings on the tablet, Sua’s reaction was extremely simple.
‘I don’t know.’
‘Why are you asking me this?’
Sua-don’t-know!
‘I need to use my privilege to know!’
“Do you also have these endings in script format?”
“Of course.”
The Director General, who was listening, burst into laughter.
“I guessed just by looking at your impression, but you have an authoritative side, don’t you?”
“For someone so young.”
“…?”
Sua understood only a moment later.
‘Ah.’
‘I asked for a paper script for something that could be sufficiently viewed on video.’
‘Did I seem like a department head who insists on analog methods?’
‘But what can I do?’
‘I have to use my privilege.’
A moment later, Sua said confidently.
“This ending seems the best.”
‘I confirmed it with my privilege, that’s what.’
Sua-confident!
The Director General’s eyebrows twitched.
“…Hmm, this version?”
It seemed that ending wasn’t much to the Director General’s liking.
Sua thought to herself.
‘Mister, get a grip!’
‘The privilege says to do this one!’
Sua-hmpf!
“Then let’s go with this one.”
“Yes.”
“If Ms. Sua pointed it out, then this is correct.”
However, it was swift and smooth.
The trust PD Choi Heewon and Writer Lee Geum-sook had in Sua was deeper than expected.
To the point where it could rightly be called faith.
Eventually, the Director General also quickly agreed.
“…Alright, well.”
“We have to trust the Special Mobile Unit 808 team unconditionally.”
“What choice do we have?”
“I’ll trust you.”
“Good thinking.”
“Then shall we also discuss matters related to Season 2?”
“Ms. Sua is here too, after all.”
“Sounds good.”
“How are you planning to go with the story?”
“If Season 1 was a buddy film, we’ve set the main stem for Season 2 as something like spy action.”
“Given the content.”
“Spy action, huh?”
“Just hearing the words, I can already hear the production costs leaking out.”
“Is my prediction correct?”
“Were you perhaps considering a certain amount for the production budget…”
“Don’t be timid.”
“Just go as big as possible.”
Writer Lee Geum-sook and PD Choi Heewon’s eyes widened.
Sua wouldn’t know, but they knew deep in their bones.
Just how stingy tvS had been all this time.
So, the emotion they felt now couldn’t help but be immense.
“…I also feel sorry for doubting Special Mobile Unit 808 until the end, so for Season 2, film freely without worrying about money.”
“Make it as fun as possible.”
“Understood.”
“Thank you very much.”
Afterwards, discussions regarding the production budget were also quickly concluded.
Now, only one thing remained.
Everyone’s gaze turned to Sua.
“Ms. Sua, you’ll take on the role of Kim Yuhan for Season 2 as well, right?”
“…?”
At first, Sua didn’t understand Writer Lee Geum-sook’s words.
‘Isn’t Kim Yuhan me?’
‘What is she talking about?’
But she soon understood.
‘Huh? Come to think of it, that’s right.’
Sua had contracted for Kim Yuhan in Season 1.
She hadn’t signed anything regarding Season 2 yet.
‘…How should I answer this?’
Sua swallowed dryly.
Sua-anxious.
If she were honest with her feelings, she would naturally shout that she would do it.
Special Mobile Unit 808 was her precious first drama, and the production team was like family to Sua.
Yes, she would do it.
She would do it, but…
‘Shouldn’t I at least look at the script!’
The fact that she hadn’t yet utilized her privilege bothered her, and it was safer to go through Kim Yiseo for the contract.
Meanwhile, perhaps Sua’s silence bothered him.
The Director General opened his mouth.
“PD Choi Heewon, how much do top actors earn these days?”
“Even among top actors, it varies greatly depending on their capabilities.”
“Then tell me based on the best capabilities.”
“Probably at least this much…”
PD Choi Heewon whispered something to the Director General.
Soon, the Director General’s gaze turned to Sua.
“Actor Lee Sua.”
“Yes?”
“I’ll take care of that much for you.”
“Please participate.”
Just that alone made PD Choi Heewon and Writer Lee Geum-sook’s eyes widen.
They sent Sua a signal with their eyes.
As if it were an opportunity she had to snatch up immediately.
But Sua.
“…I’ll give you my answer later.”
Only then did the Director General also look surprised.
Anticipation for Season 2 steadily grew.
[‘Special Mobile Unit 808 Season 2’, Theme is Action?]
[Writer Lee Geum-sook states, ‘Will harmonize the charm of espionage and action.’ Remained smiling regarding romance.]
[‘Special Mobile Unit 808 Season 2’ Swiftly Begins Casting, Kim Sun-il─Seo Yeon-ju Casting Complete]
This was also the case in the online communities.
[Special Mobile Unit 808 Gallery]
[Title: The atmosphere is somehow heartwarming]
[Nothing has been properly decided yet, but look at them accepting casting offers already.]
[It’s proof that the production team’s atmosphere was incredibly good.]
[It’s nice to see.]
- [– Seriously, glad it didn’t fall apart]
- [– It’s a turn-off when actors suddenly change]
But at this moment.
Mystic immediately began to torment(?) the public.
Sua’s standing was different from before.
In other words, she had reached a position where even Sua’s trivial actions could be imbued with meaning.
This was true even if it was a contract deferral for safety.
They were utilizing that point.
[Lee Sua, who played ‘Kim Yuhan’, Participation Uncertain?]
[Lee Sua Not Participating in Season 2? Is it True?]
- [– What? Lee Sua isn’t participating?]
- [– ??? It’s Kim Yuhan, why wouldn’t she do it?]
- [– There’ll be an uproar if she doesn’t do this]
- [– There’s no one to replace Kim Yuhan?]
Heehee.
Sua-teasing.
The next day.
Mystic Headquarters.
CEO Kim Yiseo spoke.
“Sua, I think you should open your SNS account around tonight.”
“It would be good to upload a post, do you have any light news to share?”
“Sumi’s picture.”
Sua answered without hesitation.
The center sent Sumi’s pictures every day, and these days, Sumi, in crude terms, was in crazy good form.
To the point where one wondered if such a cute being could exist in the world.
Fortunately, Kim Yiseo also agreed.
“Not bad.”
“Ah, right.”
Kim Yiseo blinked.
“The fan cafe, Sua Zoo.”
“…Yeees.”
Sua replied, her lips already pouting.
‘Why is the fan cafe name Zoo, of all things?’
Of course, the fan cafe itself was good, but she wanted a cooler name.
Like, for example, Sua Chaos, Sua Shadow Squad, Sua Obsidian Contract, Suas of the False World…
It was then that the Sua Association burst into laughter.
- [– Wow, that’s truly magnificent.]
- [– It’s really wonderful. I truly wish it would be changed to that. I hope it remains for generations to come.]
- [– Indeed, it should.]
“…”
Sua stopped thinking.
Her face was flushed red.
‘No, but there’s no need to tease me about it….’
Kim Yiseo continued.
“I think it would be good to hold a fan event soon.”
“Fan event?”
“Yes.”
“You already experienced it once at the convenience store, right?”
“We’ll do that officially.”
“And on a larger scale.”
The explanation that followed was concise and clear.
Now, what did this mean?
Sua didn’t understand.
“…The venue will likely be a movie theater or a large stage.”
“If Sua agrees, we’ll proceed.”
“Yes.”
“I’ll do it.”
Sua said firmly.
It was natural.
There was probably no one more grateful in the world than her fans.
Kim Yiseo smiled.
“Good thinking.”
“It will also help Sua find her lost emotions.”
“…”
Only then did Sua remember.
‘Right, these people started thinking I have emotional expression disorder.’
“The lottery competition will be fierce.”
“Even renting a soccer stadium wouldn’t be enough to bring all the fans.”
“We’ll probably have to pick around 200 people, so it won’t be easy.”
Whatever Kim Yiseo chattered about, Sua was deep in her emotions.
‘A fan meeting, a fan meeting in my life.’
‘Am I allowed to enjoy such a happy life….’
On the other hand, she was also worried.
‘What if I make a mistake in front of the fans?’
‘No, Sua-confident!’
‘I worked hard, didn’t I?’
‘It’s a fitting reward!’
‘Enjoy it!’
It was when Sua steeled her resolve.
“CEO-niiim─!”
An employee ran over urgently.
A familiar face.
It was Team Leader Park.
“CEO-nim!”
“The viewership ratings for the final episode are out!”
“It finished above 40%!”
“Uahahaha!”
“Great!”
For once, Kim Yiseo also raised her voice.
The CEO then patted Sua’s shoulder.
“Congratulations.”
“Your first leading role in a drama finished with tremendous results.”
“Sua’s filmography is incredible right now.”
“You’ve already carved two lines in gold.”
“Oh…”
Sua was also very happy inwardly.
Sua-proud!
“Good.”
“Then let’s start preparing.”
“If it’s the next schedule…”
“Yes.”
“We need to meet Writer Hong Yeji.”
Afterwards, Sua news poured down like a torrential rain.
Those who had signed contracts with Sua had been waiting for the right time to announce it, and now that Special Mobile Unit 808 Season 1 had successfully concluded, it was the perfect moment.
[All-Time Best OTT Netflix, Lands in South Korea.]
[Short Film ‘Sword’, Begins OTT Service Simultaneously with Netflix Landing. ‘Meet it at Home Now.’]
Netflix, while landing in Korea, chose ‘Sword’ as a product to bundle.
Kim Yiseo had emphasized to Sua several times.
Was it a sign that these guys also noticed Sua was hot in Korea?
Saying it was a tremendously good thing.
Sua just nodded for now.
[Writer Park Yumi, Aims to Conquer OTT Through ‘Sangryu’ (High Society). Lee Sua on the Casting List? Public Surprised.]
[Director Park Muryong, Hints at Seo Yeon-ju─Lee Sua Chemistry Through ‘Lie, Lie, Lie’. Will it Work?]
Afterwards, those who had secured Sua poured out articles as if boasting, and Mtube was no different.
[I thought I was going to die from exhaustion after inviting unique pets once…. | Lee Sua X Seo Yeon-ju Appearance | Studio Snack EP.00]
PD Kang Hyunseong finally uploaded a teaser video.
It was noteworthy that he specifically named only Sua and Seo Yeon-ju in the title.
Other actors might feel sad if they saw it, but what could be done?
They were the trend.
- [– Ah, what are the pets, why are they mosaic-ed??]
- [– Isn’t that a raccoon? I can see it even with the mosaic]
- [– Parrot hahaha It’s fascinating hahaha]
- [– But why does Sua-nim have nothing?]
- [– Why a scarf in this weather?]
- [– The scarf is incredibly thick! What is that.]
The reaction was, of course, fiery.
Night.
A long leg stretched out from a van in a spacious parking lot.
Belonging to Lee Seo-jeong, her long yet shapely legs themselves satisfied someone’s desire.
Seo Yeon-ju’s opposite was correct.
A manager stuck close to Lee Seo-jeong, who was wearing sunglasses.
“Hey, Seo-jeong.”
“Today’s meeting is supposedly huge.”
“Netflix officials are participating too.”
The manager laughed.
“Isn’t it absurd?”
“No, this script is complete trash.”
“But Netflix officials are coming to help with the meeting?”
“Isn’t Lee Geum-sook’s division a deep-rooted corruption?”
The manager had also belatedly read Hong Yeji’s script, and his reaction was, naturally, one of horror.
It was an outrageous script in the first place.
However, Lee Seo-jeong shook her head.
“The Netflix officials aren’t here to help with the meeting.”
“They’re here to monitor.”
“You idiot.”
“Huh?”
“Writer Hong hasn’t secured a production team yet, right?”
“Making a work with a trash script and no production team?”
“Really?”
“They probably came to see with that thought in mind.”
“Ah!”
“I see!”
The manager’s eyes widened as he asked.
“Seo-jeong, then if you refuse?”
“The Netflix officials will cut this project.”
“Without a production team, let alone actors, what can they proceed with?”
“Pitiful.”
“We came to refuse today.”
The manager’s words were true.
Lee Seo-jeong could have flatly refused the other party’s request, but she eventually decided to show her face at the meeting.
It was to put Lee Geum-sook’s division in her debt.
Later, Lee Seo-jeong might also be able to request help once.
It was a good price for briefly showing her face.
“Seo-jeong, I just got a text from the CEO.”
“You can’t be fickle this time, okay?”
“You know that, right?”
“There are other things to be fickle about.”
“Are you kidding me?”
“Look at your track record.”
“It’s understandable that he’s anxious.”
The manager shivered.
Recalling her past actions made him fearful.
The Lee Seo-jeong he had observed was just that willful.
Just looking at her filmography, it was a mess.
There were many great works, but also many that failed miserably.
Why?
Because if she wanted to do something, she just did it.
The frightened manager 괜히 changed the subject.
“Seo-jeong, want to hear an interesting story?”
“Tell me.”
“Surprisingly, they’ve already cast the lead.”
“Isn’t that hilarious?”
“Who on earth would have accepted?”
The manager laughed loudly.
“The script is so outrageous, right?”
“Singing, exposure, skinship, dancing….”
“It’s obvious they’ll demand ridiculous things, yet someone readily accepted.”
“They must not be in their right mind.”
“It must be some unknown who has nothing to hide and nothing to lose.”
“Hmm, that sounds a bit unsettling.”
“You always act like you have nothing to hide and nothing to lose too.”
The two had arrived at the meeting room before they knew it.
***
Meeting room.
‘I want to go home.’
Hong Yeji’s sentiment was just that short.
‘Five-star difficulty, how do you beat that?’
Hong Yeji recalled the five-star difficulty song in the rhythm game.
At that level, it was difficult to follow with her hands even while watching with her eyes.
‘Should I practice?’
She unnecessarily moved her fingers, which were resting on her thighs.
As if playing the piano, or tapping a keyboard.
The assistant writers watched her quietly.
‘Inspiration must be flowing endlessly.’
‘Should I bring a laptop even now?’
‘She’s inputting the writing into her head….’
Bang─!
It was then that the meeting room door opened.
“Nice to meet you.”
Finally, Lee Seo-jeong appeared.
Everyone shot up from their seats.
A top actor as unconventional in both her career path and acting skills as Lee Seo-jeong was rare.
They were being mindful of her.
“Ms. Seo-jeong, please sit here.”
“Hmm?”
However.
Lee Seo-jeong’s movement froze.
She soon took off her sunglasses and fixed her gaze on a single person.
The only one who hadn’t stood up.
It was Sua.
She stared intently.
So intently it felt like a hole would be bored through.
“…”
Because Sua didn’t avoid her gaze either, the atmosphere in the meeting room instantly became strange.
It was natural, as the two actors were glaring at each other with stiff faces.
Soon, everyone was at a loss for what to do.
It was natural.
A war of nerves even before exchanging greetings.
How could good words possibly be exchanged in this situation?
They already foresaw a catastrophe.
Hong Yeji’s eyes darted around busily, then.
“…”
She suddenly widened her eyes as if she had realized something.
It was simultaneous with her tightly crossing her arms.
“Let’s just quit.”
Her voice was quite firm.
“I am a writer, not a homeroom teacher.”
“I have no intention of mediating relationships between actors, nor do I want to bother with it.”
“If you don’t like each other, please leave now.”
“Let’s quit beforehand.”
But why was it?
One second.
Five seconds.
Thirty seconds.
And one minute.
Lee Seo-jeong still wasn’t leaving.
Hong Yeji became a little anxious.
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