Ch.191Show me what you have seen

Early October.

In a dark room.

Tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap.

A man with sunken eyes forces himself to stay awake as he moves the keyboard and mouse.

The task at hand is video editing.

Compressing months of footage into a two-hour film.

Perhaps this is how bomb disposal experts feel.

With each completed edit, it feels like cutting the wire of a bomb that could explode at any moment.

Is this the right choice?

Could this lead to the worst possible outcome?

The pressure is on a completely different level compared to editing an independent film.

The responsibility that many people’s livelihoods could change because of my judgment and direction.

That was slowly tightening around my neck.

Tap-tap-tap-tap.

Despite this, the man—no.

Director Lee Seongdeok didn’t stop editing.

He had come too far to stop now out of fear.

They say once a man draws his sword, he must cut something, even if it’s just a rotten radish.

‘I’m going to create something truly incredible.’

He would show them.

And he would definitely prove it.

‘I wonder if Donghu is… resting after completing his training.’

October meant the national team selection trials.

Maybe he was participating in that.

Though he desperately wanted to check through various media outlets or his phone.

‘No, I can’t.’

Director Lee Seongdeok barely resisted.

Anything that would distract his concentration was forbidden.

His goal was to finish editing tomorrow or the day after.

Then hold a preview screening followed by the release a week later.

He couldn’t afford to rest now.

‘I will definitely sweep all the awards at the end of the year!’

Calculating the time between the release and the film festivals, it was about a month.

That would be enough.

By then, the world would know.

‘How great a real hero is, what we’ve created.’

To show that without fail.

Director Lee Seongdeok decided not to sleep again today.

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At the same time Lee Seongdeok was working hard on his editing.

『No surprises. Boxing national team heavyweight is “Kim Donghu”』

『Sudden increase in boxing athletes? The Kim Donghu effect begins』

『Korean Boxing Association declares: “We will work hard for Kim Donghu’s Asian Games gold medal and the development of Korean boxing!”』

『Adihes and Red Horn met? A connection that started with Kim Donghu!』

『Louis Vuitton “Creating gloves exclusively for Kim Donghu”, endless love calls!』

ㄴEverything else makes sense but Louis Vuitton begging is fucking hilarious

ㄴTheir company value is worth trillions This feels so unrealistic

ㄴWhat the hell happened during that Japanese lookbook photoshoot?

ㄴWhen Kim Donghu wore their collab, Supreme immediately wanted him too

ㄴFinally boxing at this Asian Games will be worth watching

ㄴYou boxing-ignorant bastard, what’s worth watching? The gold medal is already decided, it’s just a competition for second place

ㄴTrue, everyone except Russia got eliminated in the first round… how long they can last is the key

The internet was buzzing with news of Kim Donghu’s national team selection.

Right after completing his basic military training, straight to the national team selection trials.

ㄴDoesn’t this guy ever rest?

ㄴWow, is he starting his schedule again?

People were surprised by Kim Donghu’s relentless schedule that was starting up again.

Then suddenly, an unfamiliar video popped up on YouTube.

[Breaking! The Real Hero main trailer descends upon YouTube]

-(YouTube link)

-Go go go go go

-This is seriously amazing, especially that baseball throwing scene, holy shit lol

ㄴWait, he’s really throwing a baseball?

ㄴThe pitch speed seems a bit weak?

ㄴOh shut up, basement dweller Is he supposed to throw fast there? Accuracy is what matters

ㄴThey probably used a stunt double anyway, is this debate even meaningful?

ㄴKim Donghu doesn’t use stunt doubles for his action scenes, this guy doesn’t know Donghu

ㄴIf you don’t know Donghu in the Dong gallery, just keep your mouth shut

[Surprising points from this trailer]

-Kim Donghu should be walking around laughing

-He’s seriously too scary, this guy goes around killing people?

ㄴWhy is Marvel Comics’ Punisher scary? He just kills everyone?

ㄴOur twisted hero….

ㄴDonghu, thank you for living as a good person

ㄴSo this is Kim Donghu from a different timeline? lol

ㄴOlympic boxing gold medalist gone dark… beating people to death with brass knuckles

ㄴEven knowing it’s stunt action, it’s scary

As you can tell from the community posts.

The video was the main trailer for The Real Hero.

People were shocked by the fresh action.

A series of scenes showing a well-built, handsome man beating criminals to death with brass knuckles and baseballs.

The action wasn’t mild either—it was quite violent, which really captured people’s interest.

Then.

[Does the awkward cut at the end of the trailer look like a one-take shot?]

-(Link to 1:16 mark)

-The scene flows well but gets cut right when the intensity is about to peak

-100% intentional, right?

ㄴDefinitely, they’re just giving us a taste of the one-take shot

ㄴA one-take action sequence? lol

ㄴYeah sure, just release it and I’ll watch it

ㄴRomantic comedy Kim Donghu? Okay, kiss scenes? Okay, but this guy’s true value is doing perfect action with that face

ㄴExactly, Kim Donghu has a wide acting spectrum, but action is his real strength

ㄴNo, shut up That’s not it, the ratings for Will You Marry Me? and Our Fake Marriage already proved it~ Kim Donghu is a rom-com actor

ㄴDamn idiots starting the rom-com vs. action Kim Donghu fan war again

When the one-take action sequence appeared as a teaser at the end of the video, people were amazed.

Not only were they attempting something so difficult, but they were doing it with action.

Moreover, looking at the screen, he was moving very quickly,

and they captured all that speed?

People couldn’t help but have high expectations.

With such anticipation, time passed quickly, and about three days later.

“I’m really looking forward to it.”

“Me too.”

“The combination of Director Lee Seongdeok, who won four Mise-en-scène awards, and actor Kim Donghu… quite intriguing.”

The day of The Real Hero VIP preview screening was approaching.

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The day of The Real Hero preview screening.

The theater was packed with reporters and fans.

A long queue filled the entrance.

People who hadn’t been invited but came to see the actors.

“It’s Seo Jinwoo!”

“Kim Sujin is here too! She came with actress Kim Yuryeon.”

“And Ryu Jaerin! Wow, amazing… did Kim Donghu invite them all?”

The theater heated up with the appearance of famous celebrities.

Following them, actor Jang Geonho and other heavyweight actors entered one after another.

“…But do this many big names usually gather for a VIP screening?”

“It looks like all the actors who’ve worked with Kim Donghu are here?”

“So they’re genuinely here to see Kim Donghu?”

“No way, that can’t be it.”

The public briefly entertained this amusing theory before dismissing it.

“Where’s our youngest? It’s so hard to see his face these days.”

“I know. Imagine an actor having to come to a theater just to see another actor’s face.”

Ironically, that theory was spot on.

From his recent military enlistment to completion and national team selection trials.

Kim Donghu had been extremely busy,

so actors curious about the film came to see for themselves.

“Minhyeok, weren’t you friends with Kim Donghu? Can’t you reach him?”

“I know he’s busy, so I couldn’t contact him. I feel bad….”

“Well… Minhyeok really respects Kim Donghu.”

“N-no! That’s not it… well, I mean, I should be considerate. As friends.”

Park Minhyeok, who played the young Baek Dong-soo in Swordsman Baek Dong-soo, was also present.

As soon as he heard Kim Donghu was in the movie, he invested.

“Oh? That’s the Sunrice logo. Is that FJ?”

“Ilyang Foods is here too? They’re wearing shirts with the Fire Chicken logo.”

Ilyang Foods and FJ also made an appearance.

‘Kim Donghu’s appearance = movie success, there are still fools who don’t understand this.’

‘We must invest, Ilyang Foods will go all the way with Kim Donghu.’

In addition to OTT platform representatives,

YouTubers and general public who won through events.

Various people gathered,

all sitting in their assigned seats with tremendous expectations.

‘But if it’s even slightly disappointing after all this hype, there will be an uproar.’

‘The trailer already seems like it could be divisive….’

‘Since it’s about vigilante justice, it should be handled carefully.’

Everyone waited for the movie to start with different thoughts.

Boom!

After the studio and distributor logos appeared.

The movie finally began.

And that evening.

★★★★★

An individual’s question to society

-Park Dongjin

★★★★☆

Those close to ink get stained, the distorted image of citizens!

-Lee Pyeongsik

★★★★☆

How far can you become evil for the sake of justice

-Ji Hyeri

★★★★★

Society will criticize him, but individuals will support him

-Kim Seongcheol

★★★★

Emphasizing the cruel and rough underside

-Jin Cheolheun

ㄴAre these movie ratings? They look like restaurant reviews? Why are the scores like this?

ㄴPark Dongjin 10, Lee Pyeongsik 9? Is that possible? What did they film?

ㄴOther critics’ evaluations are too good as well? And the articles are so positive

『The Real Hero will become a new chapter in Korean history』

『Social impact so concerning? The meaning of justice thrown at Korea』

ㄴWhat did they even watch

ㄴShow me what you all saw

The Real Hero was being properly promoted thanks to the overwhelming praise.