Ch.186I should let Donghu know.

Bloombell Entertainment CEO Lee Jeonggeon.

“What? What just happened!”

Though he was flustered by the sudden situation.

“Call an ambulance! Turn off all microphones and broadcast cameras immediately! Bring anything that can cover the stage, cover it up!”

He quickly issued the best possible instructions he could think of.

He had come to check on their first large-scale solo concert just in case, but never expected this to happen.

‘A light fell…? The lighting?’

CEO Lee Jeonggeon, who had worked his way up from the bottom, knew what this meant.

He had asked them to do well for their first solo concert.

And now this disaster had occurred.

“Those bastards…”

As his hand gripping the walkie-talkie tensed involuntarily.

-No one was injured after the light fell!

“Who saved them? Was it really Kim Donghu?”

-Yes, it was really Kim Donghu.

The situation report came through the radio.

‘So it was real.’

Just before cutting the members’ microphones.

He had heard Jaerin’s voice and wondered if it could be true.

“So you’re saying the real Kim Donghu was disguised as a security guard, and when the situation suddenly happened, he actually saved her?”

-Yes… yes, that’s what we believe happened.

“…Make sure Jaerin and Kim Donghu both get complete medical examinations at the hospital. Ignore them if they say they’re fine, start with checking for concussions, okay? You understand?”

-Yes, I’ll make sure of it.

“Tell them I said so, that they absolutely must go, understand? Absolutely!”

-Yes!

Jaerin was naturally a member of his agency, the group’s center, and someone he’d watched grow up like a daughter, so she couldn’t be injured.

Kim Donghu couldn’t be injured for slightly different reasons.

‘Of course when someone worries about another person, they hope they’re not hurt.’

Beyond that, Kim Donghu was a treasure of Korean boxing.

A treasure who was scheduled to compete in the Asian Games at the end of August next year.

For such a treasure to be injured at a concert like this?

The thought alone was horrifying.

Especially since Lee Jeonggeon was a fervent fan of Kim Donghu, he felt this even more strongly.

“And… the team managing the lighting this time, and that company… huff, this absolutely cannot end lightly.”

The concert was obviously canceled, no need to even mention it.

And the resulting damages were beyond words.

Starting with the venue rental fee.

Ticket refunds, labor costs, and so on.

It was clear that a massive snowball effect would result from their failure to properly secure a single light.

The only fortunate thing was that no one was injured.

CEO Lee Jeonggeon’s brow furrowed involuntarily despite trying to think of positive aspects.

‘…The fact that I’m worried about public reaction in this situation shows I’m truly an agency CEO after all.’

From the perspective of people who paid money, the current situation was one that would inevitably make them angry, no matter how positively they tried to view it.

They came spending money and time wanting to have fun.

And their entire day was completely ruined, so public opinion couldn’t possibly be good.

‘Just how much damage will… haah.’

But contrary to the worries of CEO Lee Jeonggeon.

“Wow, I thought I was watching a movie.”

The fans’ reactions weren’t entirely negative.

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About 10 seconds before the light fell.

Fans were startled when a security guard suddenly rushed onto the stage.

Though fan intrusions during concerts happened occasionally.

It was the first time they’d seen staff intrude like this.

“What the hell, is he crazy? He’s determined to ruin the stage.”

“That guy’s a lunatic!”

But then.

Creeeeak.

Shortly after, a large light was clearly about to fall, and.

-<Jaerin!>

When a familiar voice was broadcast through the microphone.

“Huh?”

People wondered if it could be true.

And a few seconds later when the light fell, they were truly shocked.

“What, what’s happening! Did the light just fall?!”

“Did the security guard save her? Did he save her? What’s going on!”

As the audience fell into confusion.

-<I wanted to surprise you, but not like this.>

-<…Do, Donghu? Is it really you? Are you, are you okay?!>

-<I’m really fine, but it’s amazing. You always recognize me when I’m in disguise.>

-<…Are there wives who don’t recognize their husbands?>

When Ryu Jaerin and Kim Donghu’s conversation was heard, people couldn’t believe their ears.

“…No way, so Kim Donghu just saved Ryu Jaerin?”

“Since they’re doing Will You Marry Me?, he came to watch his virtual wife’s concert… in disguise…”

“And when he saw the light was about to fall, he just rushed onto the stage to rescue his bride?”

No one said it was staged or fake. They couldn’t.

Even the most unscrupulous company wouldn’t joke around with their artist’s life at stake.

Besides, with police and ambulances arriving, who would claim this was fabricated?

People were simply amazed.

“Is Kim Donghu some kind of… prince?”

“Wow… diving to save her just before the light fell… look at those lines, I thought I was watching a movie.”

“He’s filming his own movie… has a busy schedule, but still throws himself in harm’s way.”

“Jeonggeon should bow to the Will You Marry Me? PD every day, without that connection, this relationship wouldn’t exist.”

“No way, he should bow to Kim Donghu. Suddenly feeling the testosterone surge.”

The male fan ratio at this solo concert was a whopping 70%.

They understood just how incredible Kim Donghu’s actions were.

“From the security guard’s distance… getting on stage and carrying a woman away… what kind of physical ability is that.”

“But seriously, no one but Kim Donghu could have saved her from that distance, right?”

“Wow, but how did he even notice the light from that distance? It’s hard enough just watching the idol.”

“They’re fake married, but he was genuinely working to protect his wife’s safety? Legendary.”

And the remaining 30% female fans quickly crafted an entire novel from their seats.

Looking at the result alone, it was terrible.

But considering the process, since no artists were injured.

The fans had reason to view it somewhat positively.

Moreover.

“I understand how unbelievable this incident is. I’m sorry for ruining your precious experience. I promise to share compensation plans and follow-up measures through future announcements.”

Just when anger might have risen, CEO Lee Jeonggeon had already appeared with a quick response.

His sincerity was felt, so people didn’t feel the need to complain further.

However, not everyone could be smiling in this situation.

People clearly knew who they should truly be angry at.

『Near tragedy at first solo concert, what happened to Bloombell?』

『Korean Fist Kim Donghu injured?! Cause: “Lighting”』

『The accident could have been prevented. Artists reportedly mentioned lighting issues multiple times…』

ㄴWhy are you making me so angry, why are you making me so angry

ㄴIt’s fortunate Bloombell wasn’t hurt, but… what if Kim Donghu got injured right before next year’s Asian Games? F***?

ㄴShoulder injuries are seriously major

ㄴSo they could have prevented it, but just didn’t?

Thus, Bloombell’s first solo concert managed to avoid public criticism.

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At the emergency room I arrived at with Jaerin.

“Donghu! Donghuuuuuuu! What were you thinking! What were you trying to do!”

Seokho hyung was already there, having arrived before us.

How could he get here faster than the ambulance?

Setting aside that question for now.

“Seokho hyung, I’m not hurt, I’m fine.”

“You! If you had been hurt, waaah! How! How would I go on living!”

“Hyung, I’m really fine? They checked me and said everything’s normal.”

I focused on comforting Seokho hyung.

A grown man crying loudly in the emergency room.

While I appreciated his concern.

Maybe it was because I truly had no injuries and my body was completely fine.

“Hyung, please stop crying…”

I felt grateful but also burdened.

“First time seeing Seokho hyung cry while driving.”

“Yes, I didn’t know oppa was such a tearful person either.”

After that.

I heard Jinwoo hyung and Miju noona, who were standing awkwardly because Seokho hyung was crying so much.

“Where’s your sister-in-law?”

“Ah, Jaerin went upstairs for a thorough examination by her agency, but I’m fine so I declined.”

“No, Donghu, you need to get checked too. If you don’t, Seokho oppa, I mean, the CEO will cry again.”

Then I should get checked.

We can’t have a grown man crying in the hospital twice.

‘Still, I’m glad things turned out well.’

Fortunately no one was hurt, and just then.

>Donghu, Kim Donghu!

>Are you okay? Really?

<Yeah I’m fine

An urgent message from Sujin arrived.

She must have just heard the news.

I took a quick selfie to show that I was fine.

‘Yerim and… Chisako and… Evelyn….’

Messages of concern came from everyone, so I sent the same selfie to all of them.

Including fellow actors and broadcasting staff I knew.

So many messages came that my phone nearly died.

‘I’m living a blessed life.’

So many people caring about me.

‘Anyway… everything worked out well.’

So now the wedding is next?

‘But it’s happening the week after next.’

I wonder if my condition will be okay?

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This was the second time.

‘Donghu saved me again.’

Thump thump.

While receiving a thorough examination as a precaution, Ryu Jaerin.

‘This is truly fate.’

Kept thinking about Kim Donghu.

How could he appear at these exact moments and save her?

Like they were connected by a red thread of fate.

It felt like an inevitability they were born with.

‘We’re having our Will You Marry Me? wedding at the end of this month?’

How deep our relationship is.

What kind of destiny we were born with.

‘I need to tell Donghu.’