Ch.221Look at those physical skills

Looking at it in a very broad sense.

Kim Donghu and Evelyn’s public recognition wasn’t particularly high.

Although Evelyn was said to be famous in the musical world, she still carried the rookie label.

And while Kim Donghu was recognized in boxing circles, that was ultimately just within the boxing world.

Considering that only one paparazzi had followed them,

the number of people who recognized these two could still be counted on one’s fingers.

Which meant…

“I never imagined we could walk around with such minimal disguises.”

“Well, that’s possible.”

It meant they could eat out casually without needing elaborate disguises.

“But I heard you’ve been in America for over a month, and you still haven’t tried a hamburger?”

“I know, right? Why didn’t you take me out during your musical run?”

“T-that’s….”

Evelyn pressed her lips shut at my sudden counterquestion.

As if checking my reaction.

After quietly observing me, Evelyn struggled to continue her answer.

“…I didn’t know things would turn out this way.”

“What didn’t you know would happen?”

“It’s a secret, so just eat without asking questions at times like this.”

Poke.

Saying that, Evelyn held out a french fry toward my mouth.

They were fried in peanut oil, weren’t they?

It was definitely a method not found in Korea, and it was surprisingly delicious.

A different and stimulating flavor.

The violent juiciness felt like it could clog my arteries.

One burger felt like two regular burgers combined.

And when we ordered large fries, it seemed like we got a portion meant for four people.

‘American hamburgers aren’t famous for nothing.’

Is this why they say the homeland is different?

While thinking this and steadily putting hamburger in my mouth,

Evelyn suddenly apologized.

“I’m sorry.”

“Pardon?”

“I suggested we eat… but you must be disappointed that it’s just hamburgers.”

“…That doesn’t make sense when I’m currently eating my fifth burger?”

I’d been wondering why she kept watching me nervously while eating.

I didn’t realize she’d been worrying about this.

“Still…”

“If you think like that, there would be countless things to apologize for, wouldn’t there?”

“R-really? Seriously? You mean it?”

“Of course I’m joking.”

I notice her blue eyes instantly growing round and wide.

Even with the light-tinted sunglasses.

How intense and clear must her eyes be for that to show through?

“You probably shouldn’t joke much.”

“…They were well-received in Korea.”

“Weren’t those all to your subordinates?”

“I’m not that kind of person.”

“Hehe, sure.”

Evelyn smiled shyly and pushed a few more hamburgers toward me.

I had ordered a total of eight burgers.

I ordered them thinking I’d try all the different kinds.

No regrets.

They definitely had that level of taste.

“But seeing you eat so well, the disguise doesn’t seem very meaningful.”

“Because I eat too well?”

“Yes, there aren’t many people who eat eight hamburgers… and then hot dogs on top of that.”

“They’re really delicious, which means your choice of place was excellent.”

To be honest, this was much better than steak.

Probably because I tend to have a busy lifestyle more often.

Hamburgers are more familiar food than steak.

‘And I’ve eaten too much steak while training.’

By the way, the taste difference between regular and little isn’t that dramatically different.

Muttering that, I finished all the food at a reasonable pace.

“…I’ve never seen anyone eat this fast except my father.”

“Really?”

“Yes, well… actually, this is my first time eating alone with someone of the opposite sex.”

“What? You, Evelyn? I would have thought you were extremely popular.”

“I… I have no dating experience, no experience with the opposite sex at all.”

After saying that, Evelyn hung her head low.

“That can happen. Certainly, if you’re not interested or the timing isn’t right.”

I could sympathize completely, recalling my past life experiences.

Of course, unlike Evelyn, it wasn’t that I wasn’t interested but couldn’t make it happen.

But the result was similar, so I could empathize to some extent.

“Really? Don’t you find it strange?”

“No… why would I?”

As I said that, our eyes met for a long moment.

Checking what color each other’s pupils were.

How long our eyelashes were and what shape our eyebrows were.

By the time the music playing in the restaurant seemed loud again,

we broke eye contact and stood up from our seats.

“Next time, I’ll treat you.”

“Then maybe… instead of going out like this, could you cook for me? I want to try delicious Korean food.”

“My cooking?”

“Yes… if it’s not too much trouble, at the place where you’re staying… together.”

“Sure.”

Wanting to try delicious Korean food meant

she had never tried delicious Korean food before.

‘That’s absolutely unacceptable.’

I vowed to cook the best Korean food for her,

and Evelyn, seemingly pleased, blushed and kept nodding her head.

A week after that hamburger date ended.

『Tarzan Casting Confirmed! Why an Asian as Tarzan?』

『Tarzan Kim Donghu, Jane Evelyn Queen Ember』

『An Asian as Tarzan?』

『Casting concerns already beginning, is this really the right direction?』

News articles about the casting finally started to break.

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New changes always feel unfamiliar and not entirely positive.

If the change completely breaks existing frameworks, that’s even more true.

This <Tarzan> situation fit that scenario perfectly.

ㄴI knew they were doing Tarzan but an Asian playing him?

ㄴThey’re not following the original at all, the original character is British

ㄴAre they just doing whatever they want because they have the rights?

ㄴThe article says they’ll tan his skin, but if they’re going to do that, couldn’t a British actor get tanned too?

ㄴEvelyn is fine since she’s British, but this really doesn’t seem right

While Evelyn’s casting was somewhat acceptable,

as expected, the public didn’t easily accept Kim Donghu.

ㄴWho is he anyway?

ㄴSeriously, never heard of this guy lol

ㄴIs there any reason to cast an unfamiliar Asian, tan him, and make him the lead?

The reason they don’t accept is because people don’t try to learn about him.

They think, why bother?

Criticizing immediately is what matters.

They don’t feel the need to look up who he is.

In contrast.

ㄴEvelyn posted on Facestorm right after the official announcement?

News about Evelyn spread quickly.

Her British background and being the most notable rookie in musicals.

These two points naturally reinforced Evelyn’s aristocratic image.

【 I’m truly delighted to take on the role of Jane. I can’t express how much. I feel like I’m walking on clouds. I’m especially happy to be working again with an actor I performed with in a musical before. 】

Evelyn’s Facestorm message in this situation

contained a lot of information from the public’s perspective.

ㄴPast musical? What did Evelyn do with this Asian guy?

ㄴOh, is this super famous among musical people?

ㄴSeeing all this information suddenly coming out, must be musical people joining in

ㄴGhost of the Opera, right? Kim Donghu? Sounds familiar

ㄴHe’s a boxer, currently the strongest on Earth

The public, who had no intention of looking him up, took the bait thrown by the lead actress.

As they gradually collected information about Kim Donghu.

They finally reached his appearance.

ㄴWow

ㄴWhat the?

ㄴWait, isn’t this that guy from that magazine?

ㄴGOT? Didn’t that sell over a million copies?

ㄴYeah but he’s bigger now so I didn’t recognize him

ㄴBut I feel like I’ve seen this body somewhere before?

Once a celebrity’s face is revealed.

It’s not difficult to dig up past activities,

and there aren’t any obstacles in the way.

Boom!

Posts about Kim Donghu started appearing on Reddit instantly.

At first, they questioned whether he was suitable for Tarzan, but.

ㄴThis is that street Tarzan

ㄴStreet Tarzan is super famous, that’s him?

ㄴYeah, the tan and the physique match

ㄴLook at that physique

Gradually, the more they learned, the more it solidified that there was no one else who could play Tarzan.

ㄴJust looking at his body, he exudes wildness, the Olympics were just 3 years ago

ㄴThey say 3 years, but looking at international records, he could have won gold last year

ㄴHe’s basically still active LOL

ㄴI still can’t forget the Hitman Combo

ㄴCome to think of it, the WBC said they were going to do an official punch power test, but there’s been no news

ㄴMaybe because he hasn’t fully turned pro?

It took about 5 hours for the negative opinions to disappear.

From the point when his face was confirmed, it took about 30 minutes.

Maybe because his looks were ridiculously handsome.

Just looking at him was entertaining, and people looked forward to how he would be portrayed.

Moreover.

ㄴThese nerds must not have known about Kim Donghu

ㄴThat’s what happens when you’re on Reddit lol everyone on Instagram already knew

ㄴHe’s the lead in The Real Hero, how could anyone not know?

ㄴOnly people in the know knew about him, honestly he’s not that famous lol

Information related to Kim Donghu began pouring out as if it had been waiting,

and Disney finally felt 100% reassured after confirming the positive public opinion.

It’s done.

It worked.

Now all they need to do is make a good movie.

While thinking that.

“For the airplane scene in Tarzan, can’t I really climb onto the wing of a light aircraft?”

“Oh my God, Donghu Kim!!! Calm down!!!”

Once again.

The lead actor’s Korean joke made the set tense.