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<Arkbone> stage greeting.

Kim Donghu’s EJ could be seen in person by 300 selected warriors.

They sat down with excited hearts.

‘This is crazy, will I actually see Kim Donghu after watching this?’

‘I can’t believe I’ll see Kim Donghu with my own eyes.’

‘Wow, I absolutely need to take pictures, I’m going to lose my mind.’

It had been just one week since the movie’s release.

The 300 warriors had already watched <Arkbone> more than 7 times.

At least once a day.

For fans who simply loved Kim Donghu, the movie itself wasn’t that important.

They had already watched it enough times to memorize all the dialogue.

Their popcorn containers were limited edition Arkbone helmets.

Their drink cups were merchandise designed exactly like the tumbler EJ used.

The badges attached to their bags were shaped like the Arkbone suit’s core.

They were the most dedicated fans among dedicated fans.

And among them, the lucky ones who secured one of the 300 seats.

They couldn’t focus on the movie because they were trying to calm their pounding hearts.

Kim Donghu will come through that door?

I can see the hottest EJ with my own eyes?

And it wasn’t just Kim Donghu who would appear.

Starting with the director, then Holly, Morgan, and others.

It was an event where all the main and supporting actors would greet the audience.

No wonder they couldn’t concentrate on the movie.

Hwoook.

Hwoook.

Slowly calming their excited breathing.

The fans tried to focus on the screen.

Some of them regretted that they couldn’t because of the suit next to them.

‘Wow, how did they recreate it so perfectly?’

‘This Arkbone suit… looks like the unarmed version, wow has 3D printing technology improved this much?’

‘They’re this serious? It looks like it was made by the movie’s special effects team.’

Who would have thought someone would keep their helmet on even inside the theater?

They really seemed committed to the concept.

They thought the person would take off the cosplay during the movie.

But since it wasn’t actually bothering anyone’s viewing experience,

People just kept sneaking glances at the Arkbone suit.

And among them, naturally.

‘Ah, this… this gives me a really strong sense of déjà vu…’

There was Ji Eunbi.

Sitting right next to the person in the Arkbone suit cosplay.

She suddenly remembered that something like this had happened before.

Back then, Kim Donghu had been sitting next to her too.

‘Could it be again?’

That’s why she couldn’t focus on the movie even more.

What if the person sitting next to her was really Kim Donghu?

‘No way, that’s impossible.’

Like the famous line from that manga about miracles only happening once.

Eunbi thought such a thing couldn’t possibly happen again.

‘But what if?’

Yet still hoping for it, as human nature goes.

Eunbi’s gaze unconsciously turned sideways.

Even knowing it was rude, she couldn’t control her head naturally turning.

But since this was definitely impolite behavior regardless,

Eventually the Arkbone suit owner, feeling her gaze, turned their head.

‘I’m sorry.’

Eunbi quickly bowed her head in silent apology.

‘Ah, I shouldn’t be doing this just because of some déjà vu.’

The other person also bowed their head in understanding, indicating it was okay.

And at that moment.

Zing.

Eunbi’s intuition went off with a bang.

So this is, how should I put this?

She had seen countless photos of Kim Donghu, watched his videos, seen his posters.

Though she couldn’t follow him overseas, she consistently attended his events in Korea.

She always considered making eye contact with Kim Donghu her greatest joy at those times.

So she could proudly say she knew that feeling better than anyone.

And she.

‘…Is it, is it really?’

When she just apologized and made eye contact with the person in the Arkbone suit cosplay.

She felt a sensation very similar to when she had made eye contact with Kim Donghu in the past.

If she had to put it in percentage, 97%.

The remaining 3% was excluded because it was based on unconfirmed feelings.

Anyway.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

Eunbi’s heart, having felt this strong intuition, began to beat wildly.

And after that, she couldn’t focus on the movie at all.

Even though she fixed her gaze on the screen without looking to the side.

The visuals, the sound, everything failed to register.

The 97% possibility that the person next to her was Kim Donghu.

That was driving her crazy.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

Her heart kept pounding.

The teenage feeling she hadn’t felt in a long time returned to her chest.

Her face naturally turned bright red.

Her breathing naturally became rapid.

This phenomenon only worsened until the movie ended.

Finally, when the movie was over.

Clap clap clap clap clap!

As the actors entered to the sound of applause,

Eunbi’s eyes moved quickly, searching for Kim Donghu.

But he wasn’t there.

Of course he wasn’t there.

Why?

Because Kim Donghu.

“This is why I don’t like fans with sharp intuition.”

Naturally removing his helmet from the seat next to Eunbi and smiling.

“We’ve been through this before, haven’t we? It’s been a while.”

He was busy properly assaulting Eunbi’s heart.

++++++

Why wear the suit and watch the movie together?

What’s the reason for deliberately sitting in the audience and surprising fans?

If someone were to ask such questions, my answer would be very simple.

‘Because it’s fun.’

When I do this, fans give me my favorite reactions.

“Kyaaaaaaah!”

“Uhuuuuuugh!”

The first thing I hear are screams of excitement.

Cries of joy that can’t be contained because they’re so happy.

This reaction was the real delicacy.

And then following.

“Kim Donghu? Is that Kim Donghu?”

“That suit is Kim Donghu?”

“Did Kim Donghu just watch the movie wearing the Arkbone suit?”

“I-I’m cra… no, I-I can’t even speeeeak!”

A baptism of passionate reactions.

This is dopamine.

I muttered that to myself as I slowly got up from my seat.

Of course, people didn’t crowd around or anything like that.

Our fans have good self-control despite their excitement.

‘Who would rush at me anyway.’

Muttering that to myself.

I slowly left my seat and headed toward the stage.

“I-It’s Kim Donghu!”

“No way, is this crazy? Is this fan service gone mad?”

“I-I think I’m going to lose my mind… Ah… Aaaah!”

I came down from my seat, receiving each passionate reaction one by one.

This is why I wait in the suit for 2 and a half hours.

High-fiving each hand shyly extended by fans.

“Donghu Kim, now I understand why you wanted to come to Korea first.”

“I agree. We’ve done stage greetings in many countries… but this reaction is legendary.”

“Haha, after experiencing a stage greeting like this, how could you not think of Korea first?”

“Right?”

I joined the people waiting for me.

Yeah, Korea definitely had to be first, right?

Feeling the joy of proving my choice was correct.

“Hello everyone. I am Kim Donghu, EJ of Arkbone!”

I continued with the official stage greeting.

Starting with basic expressions of gratitude.

Followed by light fan events through drawings.

Since I only included things that couldn’t fail, the response was naturally explosive.

Plus, since some actors were still not used to stage greetings.

There could have been some awkward moments, but the fans’ reactions were so good.

After some time passed, everyone shed their awkwardness and really started to enjoy themselves.

After touring around Korea for about three days for stage greetings.

We traveled around the world starting with countless cheers.

The response, well, needless to say.

“Donghu Kim! Donghu Kim!”

“Arkbone! Arkbone!”

It was the best.

++++++

“…This doesn’t seem like a human schedule.”

Choi Seokho shook his head looking at Kim Donghu’s murderous recent schedule.

During weeks with stage greetings, he focused on those first.

When those ended, he immediately returned to Hollywood to start filming.

He wouldn’t even have time to adjust to jet lag while traveling around the world.

Yet he kept going without rest.

‘Our Donghu really is superhuman.’

Newly appreciating his greatness.

Choi Seokho looked at Kim Donghu who was still focused on filming <Murciélago>.

Even the people following him were dying.

Yet the person actually handling the schedule was perfectly fine.

Just as he was wondering where the limits of his stamina might be.

Rrrrrring.

Choi Seokho received a phone call.

An unfamiliar number.

Normally he would have ignored it, but.

He felt a strong urge to answer it.

Click.

“Hello?”

So he answered.

-Hello. This is WWE. I’m calling about casting Donghu Kim. Is now a good time to talk?

Shocking content immediately followed.

WWE? That massive American market that can never be left out of conversation?

‘And they’re even speaking Korean?’

How much effort were they putting into this casting if.

Not only were they calling directly, but they were trying to communicate in Korean.

They must have worked hard on pronunciation too, as it showed considerable effort.

“Yes, we can talk. But what WWE event match are you referring to?”

-I’ll send the details by email, but we’re contacting you because we believe Donghu Kim would be the perfect choice for our charity event.

“Charity?”

-Yes, we want to create a powerful historical moment through a one-time event with Donghu Kim as the hero. What do you think?

The moment he heard those words, Choi Seokho realized.

No matter how much Kim Donghu might want to rest.

‘The world won’t leave Donghu alone.’

A superstar is always sought after.