Ch.197Best Couple Award

[Looking at the current trend, The Real Hero will continue until January]

-At this rate, it should easily reach 19 million viewers?

-It was originally supposed to end this month

-But it’s doing so well that it’s beating all competing works, so they seem to be extending it

ㄴHow do you know?

ㄴI work in the theater industry

ㄴBut 20 million is still tough, right?

ㄴYeah, even if it runs until January… it’ll probably stop around 19.5 million

ㄴHonestly, that’s still a historic number in film history

ㄴSo that’s what’s happening

ㄴHe’ll sweep all the year-end awards right after ending his 3-year hiatus

ㄴWonder if he’ll get a Becker Award

ㄴSince “Bro, Can I Have Some Money” was in 2013, it’s been a while since he’s had a big hit

Late December, when year-end award ceremonies are concentrated.

People were excited about seeing Kim Donghu sweep the awards again after so long.

With looks like Kim Donghu’s, just seeing him makes you smile.

You can’t help but grin.

The more he appears in media, the more fresh and thrilling it feels, rather than getting tired of him.

At the same time, there was a debate recently trending in online communities.

[Fact) Based on current trends, Kim Donghu will receive two Becker Awards]

-One in the entertainment category for Will You Marry Me?, and one in acting for Our Fake Marriage

-The Grand Prize for Acting is practically guaranteed

ㄴWow, Kim Donghu’s entire entertainment career is just one scandal after another

ㄴGetting just one Becker Award makes things hot, but getting two and dating all the women lol

ㄴAnd the ceremonies are only two days apart, so he can’t even choose between them

ㄴThe impossible dilemma of choosing between Ryu Jaerin and Kim Sujin, and this guy might actually take both

ㄴThis really seemed like an unsolvable problem

ㄴYep~ Kim Donghu took them all lol

ㄴSigh… please add this to the “long list”

ㄴYeah lol

[Year-end compilation of Kim Donghu’s current schedule]

-Year-end award ceremonies – ??? Unknown

-Did he cancel all his schedules to prepare for the Asian Games next year?

-He could still film a few more things, right?

ㄴI’m upset thinking we won’t see him for another year

ㄴBut I heard he’s still working out?

ㄴToday a training video was uploaded to Kim Donghu’s promotional SNS account lol

ㄴCome to think of it, is he not filming documentaries anymore?

ㄴHe filmed an Olympic documentary… the Asian Games would be a step down

ㄴThat was really a complete work, what more could he film after the drug addict won

ㄴAgreed

ㄴWill he throw a ceremonial first pitch? His pitching form in the movie looked really good lol

ㄴBut which team would Kim Donghu pitch for?

ㄴI’m blocking anyone below this who starts Korean baseball drama

ㄴThe mod’s quick response is fucking amazing

The hot topics were Kim Donghu’s Best Couple Award and his schedule after the year-end.

National glory activities he needed to do instead of military service.

The former was dismissed as just him living up to his face value.

But the latter was an extremely sensitive issue for Kim Donghu’s fans.

[Around this time, both Kim Donghu’s fan cafe and gallery get scary]

-There’s too much fighting between the acting and sports factions for Kim Donghu

-The Donghu fans are scary during these times~

ㄴFact) With a heavyweight gold medal, he could turn pro and has potential, makes more money than acting

ㄴFact) For someone like Donghu, honor is more important than money, and our Donghu is an actor at heart

ㄴSo scary~

ㄴWe’ll kill anyone who mentions it before we set up a separate arena for debate~

ㄴMod has arrived

Even amid this confusion, time passed quickly.

December 28th, the day everyone had been waiting for.

The day before the 2017 MNC Entertainment Awards.

“This is driving me crazy.”

Lee Junggeon, CEO of Bloombell Entertainment, was in turmoil.

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“Maybe she shouldn’t have gone on Will You Marry Me? in the first place?”

The initial purpose was, of course, to gain recognition and publicity.

Kim Donghu was well-regarded for his character.

Since they had known each other since school, there wouldn’t be any controversy if they did the marriage show together.

And indeed, there was no controversy.

The ratings rose day by day, gaining significant recognition and great promotional effects.

But.

“A confirmed Best Couple Award?”

Receiving an award felt different.

They could be completely solidified as a couple.

This kind of thing could potentially bring major disadvantages to entertainment activities.

“She’s only twenty-one… if this kind of image forms so early, things could get strange.”

When a female idol gets caught in a scandal, it deals a fatal blow to her popularity.

Temporary suspension of advertisements and other activities is one problem.

But the biggest issue is the irreparable damage to her image.

However, at the same time.

“Is it okay because it’s Kim Donghu…? Is it okay to ride along…? Can we push the childhood friend image instead?”

The fact that it was “Kim Donghu” receiving the Best Couple Award was what bothered him.

What should he do?

What choice would be right?

‘Should I send Jaerin to tomorrow’s entertainment awards or not?’

Just as he was pondering this.

Ding!

A KakaoTalk message arrived, dismissing all his concerns.

>I’ll go receive the Best Couple Award tomorrow

Not asking for permission.

A unilateral notification.

“Well, if she wants to go that badly, she should go.”

As soon as he read it, Lee Junggeon smoothed his brow.

Ryu Jaerin was a core asset, nothing had happened so far, and considering that she was even involved in producing now.

‘This kind of request shouldn’t be a problem, surely they won’t develop feelings for each other?’

He determined there was no problem.

CEO Lee Junggeon, unaware of what had happened between the two, could only smile brightly.

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ㄴOoh~ The day has finally come~

ㄴThe day Kim Donghu receives the Best Couple Award~

ㄴSteamy from the red carpet

ㄴBut is it okay for Ryu Jaerin as an idol?

ㄴFact) Bloombell is now gradually targeting overseas markets

ㄴAh, I heard about this too, they’ll be touring the US and Japan for about a year, and France too

The morning after CEO Lee Junggeon’s concerns were neatly resolved.

The live chat for the MNC Entertainment Awards broadcast was filled with talk about Kim Donghu.

After all, Will You Marry Me? had the best performance among MNC’s first half programs.

Naturally, it attracted attention.

Of course, when talking about good performance.

Only the segments featuring Kim Donghu and Ryu Jaerin did well.

It was unreasonable to expect them to receive various awards.

But the atmosphere was that they were almost certain to win the Best Couple Award, which only one pair could receive.

In this flow.

“Who is it? Who’s getting out!”

“Kim Donghu? It’s Kim Donghu!”

Kim Donghu appeared on the red carpet.

But he wasn’t the only one getting out of the van.

Kim Donghu, dressed in a black suit, got out of the van first.

Smoothly.

He naturally extended his hand into the van.

A consideration to help someone get out comfortably.

And the recipient of that consideration was.

“Ryu, it’s Ryu Jaerin!”

“Did Kim Donghu come with Ryu Jaerin?”

It was Ryu Jaerin.

Unlike Kim Donghu in his black suit, she wore a pure white dress.

People were surprised to see her naturally linking arms with Kim Donghu.

“Wow… amazing, they’re walking the red carpet like that? Together?”

“Well, technically it makes sense for them to come together, they’re from the same marriage show team.”

“What about the music festival? Isn’t Bloombell performing?”

“I don’t know… but really, isn’t the timing too tight?”

It wasn’t just the fans and reporters at the scene who were confused by the sudden development.

ㄴ???????

ㄴThis is scandal-level

ㄴI’m telling you these two have something going on, their eye contact is weird

ㄴNo, by that logic he should have something with Kim Sujin too, his melodrama eyes are insane

ㄴI agree with this

ㄴI mean, logically it would be weird if Kim Donghu had something with both Ryu Jaerin and Kim Sujin

ㄴThey’re just all childhood friends

ㄴKim Donghu’s life at ages 5 and 6 in kindergarten is touching

The live broadcast chat room was in chaos.

But the atmosphere didn’t turn strange.

As CEO Lee Junggeon had predicted, it was because the other party was Kim Donghu.

Perhaps it’s because he’s so handsome that strange thoughts don’t arise.

That’s why there wasn’t an odd atmosphere.

It felt like looking at a picture of the perfect couple.

Like how you don’t feel jealousy when reading a romantic comedy manga.

The sight of the two really evoked that kind of atmosphere.

“…Kim Donghu, you’re crazy.”

There was exactly one person who wasn’t viewing the current situation favorably.

“You dare receive the Best Couple Award with another woman?”

The owner of attractive twin tails, Kim Sujin.

She didn’t like seeing Kim Donghu smiling with his arm linked with Ryu Jaerin on screen.

“Why are you grinning like that!”

She wanted to go to the scene and say something.

But she could hold back.

After all, they would be entering together at the KBC Drama Awards two days later.

So she had to endure until then.

-“The winners of the Best Couple Award are, Will You Marry Me?’s Kim Donghu! Ryu Jaerin!”

-“Despite the short time, they showed chemistry like a real married couple… truly the perfect virtual couple!”

She had to endure.

-“Ah… I’m truly grateful for this program that made me realize how happy marriage can be, even if just for a moment….”

With Kim Donghu’s unexpected praise in his acceptance speech.

“Kim Donghu, you’re really crazy!!!”

Kim Sujin couldn’t help but explode.

But she didn’t feel like she needed to do anything drastic.

That day.

The day they had looked at each other so intensely.

She had realized how amazing the instinct hidden inside Kim Donghu was.

“….”

If such a thing happened again, could she handle it?

That was absolutely impossible to guarantee.

Therefore, what Kim Sujin could do right now was.

“Ughhhh…!!!”

Just quietly wait for two days while watching TV.