It was a Seo Tae-seok syndrome. For a week, the whole nation had been buzzing about Seo Tae-seok. His surprising entry surpassed imagination and was reborn into numerous memes spread everywhere.
Articles continued to be produced, and the fan club was in a festive mood. The drama also gained attention, staying on the trending searches for a while. Of course, Tae-seok had anticipated this.
“Seems like he’s been hiding and building his body for 2 years. Legendary biceps.”
“How did he think of appearing like that? Almost melted my heart.”
Since Tae-seok didn’t have a personal SNS, HJ Planning’s official SNS was bombarded with comments. Marketing manager Jo called him, almost crying, urging him to create a personal account. Tae-seok just laughed it off.
The drama’s budget significantly increased.
It was a low-budget drama, where every single prop was a tight expense, but with record-breaking PPL, they now had enough budget for overseas shooting. Director Lee joked about creating an overseas shoot.
All this was also expected.
However, Tae-seok faced an unexpected situation. The name ‘Choi Yeoreum’ was on the rising search words on portal sites.
He didn’t expect her name to be featured so prominently. Even more so, he never imagined he would see Choi Yeoreum’s name in such an official context.
Choi Yeoreum.
There was a time when he believed he knew everything about this woman, but now, aside from her three-lettered name, he knew nothing. Even that name felt strange, like a distant memory.
Seeing one’s name on a portal site is quite a burden.
It would take time to get used to it. He briefly thought about the burden the owner of this name must be feeling. He wanted to see her agitated in person.
So, he called her. The phone rang for a while. He could almost picture her, debating whether to answer or not.
[Click]Tae-seok smiled subtly.
[Hello?]“Come to my house. There’s important drama-related stuff to discuss.”
He knew she couldn’t refuse. Wrapped in a small sense of victory, it didn’t matter how she felt about it. He was thrilled to have her completely tied down, unable to escape.
“Then, shall we meet outside, just the two of us?”
[…]“Come to my house.”
[Star Icon]The call ended unilaterally.
Yeoreum bit her lower lip until it bled. Feelings of defeat, humiliation, and an inexplicable sadness welled up in her eyes. She desperately didn’t want to go to his house.
‘I’m so annoyed. I want to avoid this.’
She recalled her conversation with Director Kim.
“Writer Choi, are you crazy? If you upset Seo Tae-seok and he leaves, are you going to take all the responsibility? Do you know how much more PPL and advertisements we’ve got? There’s an extra zero in our production budget now. Are you going to handle all that money?”
Money. Contract. Penalty fee. These words immobilized Yeoreum. They were right. She couldn’t solve anything.
Moreover, it seemed like a good thing for everyone. In fact, people said the luckiest one was Choi Yeoreum.
How lucky was a rookie writer to work with an actor like Seo Tae-seok, they said. Some even joked she must have saved a country in her past life.
She had personally experienced the magic Seo Tae-seok had cast over the past week.
An ordinary drama had become the most anticipated work of the latter half of the year, easily securing the coveted Friday-Saturday 10 PM slot. Publicity was done without spending a dime.
It was Seo Tae-seok’s power.
‘I guess I have to go.’
Yeoreum suddenly realized that she had become a proper working adult, now knowing the ‘Seo Tae-seok met through work’. Though it was an unwelcome discovery.
He was someone who could command hundreds of staff with just a word. With a mere glance, he could have his way.
And this man, he had clearly expressed his desire to hurt her. He would achieve what he wanted.
She decided to quietly endure it. She didn’t want to drag out a conversation by listing reasons or arguing. She thought if she let him wield his power until his anger subsided, he might eventually lose interest.
It seemed his enormous pride was deeply hurt, as he had never been rejected by a woman before.
How hurt was he to be sharpening his knife for two years? Yeoreum admitted that she had underestimated his tenacity.
She tidied up her clothes and left for his house, knowing the way too well.
[Star Icon]Tae-seok silently watched Yeoreum enter the hallway.
Her tied-up hair swayed like a pendulum. Despite many memories in this house, she showed no signs of reminiscence. Her indifference irked Tae-seok.
They mostly stayed in his house as dates outside were difficult. Every corner had been touched by Yeoreum.
One of the framed pictures in the living room was chosen and hung by her. Yet, Yeoreum stood in the center of the room, not even glancing at the picture, not sitting until told to.
It twisted his insides.
“You want to talk standing?”
“You didn’t ask me to sit.”
Her pretense of politeness was irritating. Tae-seok tapped the table with his foot.
“Come and sit here.”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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