Ch.159How is it? Quite easy, isn’t it?

Originally, “Will You Marry Me?” doesn’t reveal the marriage partner until the couple is officially announced.

However, this time they made an exception by advertising through news articles first.

The reason is obvious.

“Since it’s the final season, we need to give it our all.”

Because Kim Donghu and Ryu Jaerin are the last couple to appear on “Will You Marry Me?”

Due to previous script issues and manipulation scandals, “Will You Marry Me?” had lost its prime, and

since it seemed impossible to recapture its past glory,

they planned to end the show after this filming.

That’s why they actively accommodated Kim Donghu and Ryu Jaerin’s filming conditions.

PD Choi Eunjeong of “Will You Marry Me?” examined the plan written on the whiteboard.

“It’s the final season anyway, so let’s really do our best since it’s the last one.”

“Yes!”

While this determination was spreading throughout the MNC entertainment meeting room.

“…So he’s having two weddings?”

Kim Sujin was reading the news articles one by one with a troubled expression.

Her initial excitement about co-starring with Kim Donghu in “Our Fake Marriage” was short-lived.

The subsequent articles made her increasingly uncomfortable.

“Joint wedding ceremony! Flowers in both hands?! Kim Donghu to have two weddings in 2017!”

“Man of fatal charm already practicing polygamy?!”

Even though she knew these were low-quality clickbait articles designed to generate views,

she couldn’t help but feel irritated that she had to read them.

‘I wish we could just start the script reading already!’

It’s just a virtual marriage entertainment show anyway.

‘I want to ask him why he’s doing it, tell him not to do it.’

It’s truly sad that they weren’t close enough for her to say such things.

But honestly, since they’ve even kissed, shouldn’t she be able to say something?

But if she spoke up, wouldn’t he think she was being too controlling?

‘I’m sure Donghu has his own reasons for doing this.’

Perhaps because of her conflicted feelings, time passed quickly, and it became early December.

The day for the script reading of “Our Fake Marriage” had arrived.

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The story of “Our Fake Marriage” is extremely simple.

‘A man and woman who lack money register their marriage to maximize their national scholarship benefits.’

The story of a man majoring in Western painting and a woman majoring in accounting.

A sweet romantic comedy about the coexistence of art and numbers, ideals and reality.

Since the story itself was predictable,

the most important factor was the actors’ ability to bring it to life.

‘In that sense, I’ve been guaranteed the best.’

Lee Minha, the writer of “High Dream,” smiled proudly as she observed the script reading venue.

She couldn’t help but smile seeing the designated seat names written on the table.

‘Kim Donghu, Kim Sujin, Lee Minhyuk, Jung Dahye.’

A perfect lineup from main to supporting roles.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call them all super-premium actors guaranteed for their acting skills.

Moreover.

‘Donghu and Sujin have worked together before in Eclipse.’

Considering that even then the genre was romance,

the conclusion was that their chemistry would be even more explosive now.

“Hello.”

While she was lost in such imaginings,

as always, Kim Donghu arrived first at the reading venue.

“Donghu! I’ve missed you so much!”

“Me too. Have you been well, Writer-nim?”

“I’ve always been fine. But Donghu, you’ve become so handsome, you were handsome before but now you’re even more so!”

“You’ve become prettier too, Writer-nim.”

“Well, I’ve been taking good care of myself lately.”

While Writer Lee Minha chatted with Kim Donghu about various things.

‘Wow, even with all his success, he still comes early.’

She was very surprised inside.

Even after winning an Olympic gold medal, he could have become arrogant.

But without showing any such signs, he came two hours early as usual.

Lee Minha knew how difficult and remarkable that was.

Successful people usually lose their initial mindset,

but the fact that he still maintained it was nothing short of amazing.

“Last time I wasn’t fully prepared with the script, but how about this one, do you like it?”

Thinking about how “High Dream 2” had been criticized in the past,

Lee Minha looked at Kim Donghu with sparkling eyes, hoping for praise.

Receiving script praise from a guaranteed box-office actor,

there was nothing sweeter than that.

“Yes, I thought it was great. I think this one will be a huge hit too.”

“Really? This one too? Haha, the director will be very pleased.”

Writer Lee Minha was so happy just hearing those words,

she smiled so widely her mouth nearly reached her ears as she imagined the director’s laughter.

Director Kim Cheoldo.

That odd man who was always munching on cherry pie, with his strange laugh.

‘Still, he always had an accurate eye for dramas.’

He would probably laugh loudly this time too.

Zuhahaha – that laughter automatically played in her head.

“Oh, then… is the PD still Kim Youngmo PD?”

“Ah, yes! That’s right. He still wears that beret hat.”

“Wow….”

Kim Donghu was genuinely surprised.

‘This means we’re going with the exact same High Dream team.’

Same writer, same PD, same director.

Would they create another proper legend like before?

‘Maybe that’s why I got an A.’

People who have worked together before usually create better synergy.

Thinking that might be the reason for the A grade,

“Hello. I look forward to working with you.”

“Oh my, Sujin is early too!”

Kim Sujin walked into the script reading room.

“Are you going to a party after this today?”

“Party? No, nothing like that.”

“Really? But you came looking so pretty, I was surprised.”

“They said they’d use this for YouTube videos too, so I came fully prepared.”

“Oh! How thoughtful! Oh! How lovely!”

Kim Sujin said those words while staring intently at Kim Donghu.

A look that said “please understand why I came looking pretty.”

Kim Donghu wasn’t oblivious, so he immediately understood and bowed his head.

‘Why does this make me feel shy?’

Noticing a strange embarrassment rising within him,

Kim Donghu opened the script in his hand.

He knew from experience that focusing on work was best in these situations.

“Your script is clean this time too.”

“Pardon? Haha.”

“But actually! I really made… just a tiny change to the script.”

Swoosh.

Writer Lee Minha handed over the revised script with an apologetic expression.

“Is mine the only one that’s been changed?”

“Yes, well… you’re so handsome that I thought we should properly show your face so people won’t complain….”

What on earth does that mean?

Not understanding, Kim Donghu just shrugged.

‘Well, I can judge after immersing myself in it anyway.’

Let’s see how much has changed.

As Kim Donghu received the revised script,

‘Immersion.’

He immediately entered the world of the script.

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The surroundings changed.

‘It’s the same?’

As always, I woke up looking at the dormitory ceiling.

The dormitory I barely got into by meeting the grade requirements.

But there was one difference.

‘Why is there such a large mirror in the dormitory?’

A full-length mirror placed in the room.

I, or rather the protagonist Han Doyun, naturally approached the full-length mirror.

“Today… hmm, my face looks good?”

He compliments his own face.

And simultaneously, he even takes off his pajamas to properly show off his muscles.

‘So this is the part that was changed.’

This part wasn’t there originally.

Why add a scene specifically to show off appearance?

‘For a romantic comedy, having one scene like this is probably good.’

I didn’t bother to examine the rest of the story since I had already immersed myself in it once.

‘The script only goes up to just before meeting Sujin anyway.’

Speaking in character names, Jung Subin.

The catalyst for their meeting is a blind date by chance.

They both attended as substitutes,

and their purpose for attending was not only to fill in but also to secure a free dinner.

‘I was surprised that he majors in Western painting.’

Whoosh!

As I emerged from the immersion,

I checked the Sims message that had arrived when I first saw the script.

-[Judged that protagonist Han Doyun’s painting skills and current painting skills are unbalanced]

-[Downloading application ‘How About It, Easy, Right?’]

A signature line that makes it obvious who it’s referring to.

I’ve occasionally noticed that scriptwriters tend to set protagonists’ abilities too high.

‘Of course, that’s good for me since I gain various abilities.’

Anyway.

“Ten minutes until script reading begins!”

After confirming the changes in the script, I took my designated seat.

It was time for a script reading after a long while.

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While the script reading for “Our Fake Marriage” was well underway.

Tadadadadak.

Director Lee Seongdeok, who had made a splendid directorial debut with the independent film “Hero,”

continued to stare at the monitor with sunken eyes.

Tadadadadadadak.

All that could be heard was the sound of the computer running and typing.

In this solitude, the previously completed script was being deconstructed and reassembled.

“I must create the best script…, I must create the best script.”

The evolution of the independent film “Hero” is “The Real Hero.”

While the storyline was similar, the scale and meaning were different.

And from the moment he started writing this work, Lee Seongdeok had never considered anyone but Kim Donghu for the lead role.

The reason was simply:

“…He’s going to win the Grand Prize.”

Because he wanted to elevate Kim Donghu to the Grand Prize with this work.