Chapter 69

"Wow, it turns out that Jung-hi oppa wrote the script because he finished his thesis, and he was even discovered by a talent scout. No wonder he said his experiences were interesting!"

On the homepage of "My Sassy Girl," Kim Eun-ju was posting enthusiastically, discussing the news she had just heard on the radio. At the same time, in the program, Lee Min-ho also shifted the topic to "My Sassy Girl."

"Right, besides the box office hit 'The Uninvited' and the soon-to-be-aired 'Blue Swallow,' I heard that you have a serialized short novel called 'My Sassy Girl' that has already finished online. I heard this novel is extremely popular, with tens of thousands of fans in the fan club?"

Lee Min-ho said, smiling and glancing at Lee Jung-hi, "But, what's even more interesting is that I heard this is a rather unconventional novel. The heroine in the novel is not at all gentle and even slaps men. Uh, can you tell us about it, or why do you think people like this novel so much?"

Lee Jung-hi smiled but shook his head, "Well, I'm not sure, but I think it's more because the story's realism and subtlety touched people, making them feel moved. Of course, some fans in the fan club also said they found it quite interesting..."

Lee Min-ho smiled and interjected at the right moment, "You just mentioned realism! And we also heard that this is based on your personal experience. So, can you tell us about Min-hee, the heroine in the book? Does she really hit people, and what is her real name? This is probably the biggest question for all the sassy fans."

Lee Jung-hi smiled again, and at this moment, his homepage was boiling with excitement. Everyone wanted to hear the answer, even the bored Ha Ji-won and Son Ye-jin at home were very curious about who Min-hee really was.

Then, Son Ye-jin pouted and guessed, "It must be his cousin, Kim Tae-hee. Don't look at her as if she's always a lady; I've seen her be quite rude to him a few times, and he seems to be quite afraid of her."

"Kim Tae-hee?" Ha Ji-won, who had never met Kim Tae-hee, looked at her in surprise after hearing her mention it. After Son Ye-jin explained, she pouted and huffed inwardly.

She was still looking at the homepage of "My Sassy Girl," and even registered an account to join the fan club because of it.

At this moment, she also saw Lee So-e's article, of course, she didn't miss the part about peeking at thighs. Not surprisingly, she and Kim Tae-hee both looked at their own long, shapely legs and compared them with the pictures of Lee So-e and Kim Eun-ju.

Finally, she pouted and muttered to herself, "My legs are much prettier than yours."

Son Ye-jin saw it too and sneered, "That guy is really shameless. He actually peeked at his fans' legs..." She then looked at her own and Ha Ji-won's legs and whispered to Ha Ji-won, "Do you remember the last time we were in his room? He was secretly looking at your legs..."

Talking about others was one thing, but when it came to herself, Ha Ji-won blushed and spat at her, "Shut up, you little brat. I saw him pinch your butt when you were all over him!"

"Hey, where did that happen!" Son Ye-jin blushed and pounced on Ha Ji-won, "Let me tell you, he also looked at your chest. You weren't wearing anything that night, and he could see everything..."

"Rubbish, you weren't wearing anything either, and your shirt was so low-cut, and you were even lying on him, like you were trying to show him on purpose..."

These two started bickering, forgetting about the answer they wanted to hear about who Min-hee was. However, they didn't miss anything because, to the disappointment of the sassy fans, Lee Jung-hi didn't give a direct answer but dodged the question.

"Ah, this, hahaha!" Lee Jung-hi laughed and said, "Well, how to put it, it was indeed a beautiful first love, but it's over now. As I told my sassy friends, if I reveal her name, it would cause her trouble!"

"Tsk... liar... Jung-hi oppa is just making excuses!" After hearing his answer, the "My Sassy Girl" webpage was filled with boos. Even Kim Tae-hee, who was listening to the radio in her dorm, gritted her teeth, thinking about how he had tried to do something to her last night.

However, the experienced DJ Lee Min-ho understood Lee Jung-hi. As a young celebrity, even if he had a relationship now, he couldn't reveal it, as it would lose him fans.

So, he also chuckled and said, "You're not being honest, are you?" Then he clapped his hands and smoothly changed the topic, "Alright, since that's the case, let's talk about the upcoming KBS drama 'Blue Swallow.' How is it different from 'My Sassy Girl'?"

This was today's main topic, and Lee Jung-hi answered seriously according to the script in front of him, "Well, besides both being excellent, their styles are really different..."

He paused for a moment, not looking at the script, but thinking deeply before continuing, "Actually, whether love is sweet or sad, it is beautiful. This is my view. Therefore, although 'Blue Swallow' has a more melancholic style, I would say it is a very beautiful love drama in terms of story, performance, visuals, and music, one that can make people fall in love with it instantly..."

This was slightly different from the answer in the script, but Lee Min-ho wasn't flustered and smiled, "You seem very confident, and you particularly mentioned the visuals and music..."

He skillfully shifted the topic back to the drama "Blue Swallow," and for the rest of the program, Lee Jung-hi didn't stray from the topic, completing the interview well.

The program ended, and Lee Jung-hi's popularity began to spread, but this was just the beginning. A more massive promotional campaign began the next day. For example, early in the morning, the "Chosun Ilbo" appeared on newsstands in Seoul, with a large headline on the side of the entertainment section: "Lee Jung-hi — From an 18-year-old Harvard economics Ph.D. to a new writer and actor in the entertainment industry!"

The article below detailed his achievements, including his academic life, "The Uninvited," the novel and movie "My Sassy Girl," the movie "Friend," and his transition from writer to actor.

This was one of the powerful promotional methods used by KBS for Lee Jung-hi, without incurring additional costs, as it was originally intended to promote the two lead actors and the content of "Blue Swallow." However, it now focused on Lee Jung-hi alone, and the headline moved from the C section to the side of the front page.

On average, one in five people read the "Chosun Ilbo," and with such a grand gesture, it naturally had a significant impact. Taking advantage of this trend and to create an even bigger wave, Lee Jung-hi accepted interviews and photo shoots from three magazines and a radio interview during the day.

However, the real bombshell was the "Weekend Star Date" program, which Lee Jung-hi had previously recorded, airing at 9:10 PM on KBS2. Of course, this program wasn't just about him; it also featured the two lead actors, Song Seung-hun and Son Ye-jin.

Since this was a KBS program, the focus was already planned to highlight Lee Jung-hi... PS: Support requested!

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