Chapter 59
A few days later, in the evening, the reading session for the movie Red Moon, Blue Sun and the actors’ interviews were broadcast nationwide through Section TV.
Because the movie was highly anticipated as Min Seungjae’s comeback project, Section TV devoted nearly 30 minutes to it, changing their original plan and broadcasting it in the form of a special report.
It was an unusual decision even within the broadcasting station.
It was also proof of just how high the expectations for this movie were.
“Today, in a special report, we will exclusively reveal the pre-production site of Actor Min Seungjae’s comeback movie, Red Moon, Blue Sun!”
Along with the host’s excited introduction, scenes from the actors’ reading and interview footage began to play one after another.
The reading footage was filled with the chemistry between Director Park Junbeom and Actor Min Seungjae, as well as scenes where Moon Hyunbin stumbled over his lines and made a miserable expression, turning the whole set into a sea of laughter.
During the interviews, the story of how Min Seungjae had ended up raising his niece as his daughter was carefully revealed through Min Seungjae himself, touching the hearts of the viewers watching at home.
There was also plenty of fun in watching the interviews of the cast members, each with their own unique charm.
In particular, the sight of two actresses who had both started as child actors, Gil Boyoung and Han Hyejoo, meeting again as adults, encouraging each other and openly inspiring one another, seemed to leave a good impression on many viewers.
After the broadcast ended, the reaction was far more explosive than expected.
From the next morning, follow-up articles related to the previous night’s Section TV broadcast continued to appear on internet portal sites.
⤷ The cast lineup for this movie is amazing, and just hearing a few lines during the reading makes me even more excited.
⤷ I feel bad for insulting Min Seungjae, so I’m going to pay to watch this movie!
I hope it becomes a huge hit!⤷ By the way, the hanbok they were wearing was so beautiful.
That’s another thing to look forward to!
“The reactions in the comments are much better than I expected.”
G o jinju from the production department spoke in an excited voice as she checked the comments on Section TV’s website on the computer.
“Exactly.
All the related articles are positive too.
And I think it was a good idea to have the actors wear their costumes when they appeared on the show.
The comments about the costumes are also incredible.”
“I think the reaction is especially good among women.
The beautiful and elaborate royal costumes and accessories seem to have raised expectations for the movie as something visually enjoyable.”
Production Manager Choi Sunhwa, who had been listening to Assistant Director Jung Minhwan and G o jinju, glanced toward me before speaking.
“Exactly...
The promotional effect seems to be much bigger than we expected.
Just like Gibaek said, I think it would be good to try that costume promotion thing when the movie is released and the actors go around for stage greetings.”
I simply pretended not to hear her and said nothing.
After all, humility was considered a virtue in society.
“By the way, there are probably going to be a ton of reporters at the crank-in.
Have the director and PD said anything about it?”
“They’re probably going to organize the situation sometime today.”
While the assistant director and Choi Sunhwa continued talking about the upcoming crank-in, I checked the articles on the portal site through my computer monitor.
*‘Gil Boyoung, elegant dignity that makes her seven-year absence impossible to feel...’
‘Rising star Moon Hyunbin, adorably handling even his line mistakes and playing the role of mood maker... Standing shoulder to shoulder with Park Junsang...’*
A smile spread across my face without me realizing it.
That was when Cha Seungjun tapped me on the shoulder.
“Gibaek, your face got caught on camera.
Did you see it?”
“Really?
I didn’t see it.”
“What?
Gibaek was on TV?
Where, where?”
“Yeah, I didn’t see it either...”
At Cha Seungjun’s words, everyone gathered around me.
Cha Seungjun held a screenshot from last night’s broadcast in front of me.
The picture showed Gil Boyoung during the reading.
In the corner behind Gil Boyoung, my face could be seen in a tiny spot.
“What is this?
If you don’t look closely, you wouldn’t even know it was me.”
“Still, you can see it if you look closely.
I was right next to you, but you were the only one the camera caught.”
Cha Seungjun pouted, seemingly disappointed that he hadn’t appeared on screen.
Everyone burst out laughing at his expression.
On the long-awaited day of the crank-in, the first filming took place at an open-set Hanok village located in Buan, Jeonbuk.
As 9 a.m. approached, large buses carrying the staff and 2.5-ton box trucks loaded with equipment entered the set’s parking lot one after another.
The parking lot was already packed early in the morning.
Numerous reporters from broadcasting stations, movie magazines, and newspapers had gathered to cover the crank-in.
Nearby villagers who had heard the rumors and come to watch were also there, creating a huge commotion.
“Whoa...
What’s with all these people?
Don’t tell me they all came to cover our movie’s crank-in?”
Cha Seungjun said in surprise as he got out of the car and looked at the enormous number of reporters.
“It’s only this many because we’re in the countryside.
We already have five media outlets whose interviews are confirmed for today.”
Production Manager Choi Sunhwa gave Cha Seungjun a small smirk as if this amount was nothing special.
I didn’t expect the reaction to be this strong already...
This was a good sign.
It felt so good that I wondered if things could possibly get any better.
“Okay, everyone, production and directing departments, focus.
Today is going to be hectic.
Don’t let your guard down.
Still, the media has agreed to leave after 3 p.m., so just hold on until then.
All right, everyone, let’s move!”
“Yes!
Understood!”
At PD Baek Seonghan’s words, everyone began moving according to their assigned duties without hesitation.
While the production department handled the vehicles and controlled the set, the directing department hurried to prepare the traditional ceremony before the first filming began.
At the ceremony table prepared at the entrance of the palace set, a boiled pig’s head had been placed proudly.
Once the ceremony table was ready, the reporters took their positions around it under the control of the production department.
At 10 a.m., the actors began arriving one after another.
Following the directing department’s guidance, the actors moved into a large canopy tent set up beside the ceremony table.
Every time an actor moved toward the tent, reporters noisily snapped their cameras.
Not long afterward, Han Hyejoo got out of a car with her manager.
