Chapter 78

Drama Appreciation Live

"Let me keep this short and sweet. How was it acting in the drama?"

Although I had announced that I would start the live broadcast, fans gathered much faster than expected. The chat was so full of comments from the cottages that I couldn't read them all.

"I'll take it as a compliment. My acting wasn't bad, right?"

Today's content is related to acting, so Seohun is leading the discussion. He can naturally guide the conversation in the direction of acting.

"Thank you. Those who remember me as a child actor might find me a bit unfamiliar. Although my old face is still there, people around me often say I've changed a lot."

– Felt the scent of a strange man… lol

– Seohun, will you continue acting alongside your idol activities?

– Even if you had gone into acting, you would have become one of the top actors… I'm a bit disappointed..

– Everyone doesn't know, but as an idol, you meet actors more often!

"Um, I'm still studying acting. I'm also attending university for directing. However, I plan to focus on idol activities for a while. Being an idol is also my dream."

– TMI: Seohun (on leave from the Department of Theater and Film at HanYang University)

– Once you establish yourself, you'll also be able to balance acting.

– At 28, Seohun will be the perfect age for acting even after 7 years.

"Let's start the commentary, though I hesitate to call it a formal drama appreciation session."

"Actually, it's more like a TMI party!"

Bakha interjected and cheerfully shouted. Seohun firmly continued his commentary as he watched the scenes he appeared in.

"I took inspiration from the actions of the personal trainer at the gym I frequent. They get really excited when new members join, right?"

"Seohun usually attends the gym without fail every day when he doesn't have a schedule."

"Almost like a workout addict."

Olan and Chorok added.

– Considering how often you work out, you're not very muscular?

"Seohun deliberately reduced his muscle mass for the album concept. You'll probably see the difference after the activity period ends."

– Good info

– I'll come after the activity period ends

– The concept is important, but I want to see Seohun on stage during the off-period…

"Balancing with other members is important. We plan to try various concepts, so there will be a day when you can see my usual self on stage. So, look forward to it."

– Haha

– Usual self…

– Even now, it's the level of muscle reduction…

– Seohun is a gym rat…

"Hehe, Seohun, do you often hear such comments?"

"…Yeah."

"Why are you so down? You can protect the health of our cottages, can't you? Isn't that right?"

Chorok's attempt to comfort Seohun, who had slumped his shoulders, had an unintended effect. It seemed as if a blue flame flickered in Seohun's eyes for a moment.

"Cottages! Let's work out together!"

Seohun's voice was more powerful than ever, and the fans could easily sense his enthusiasm. They couldn't miss the rosy flush on his cheeks.

– Ah, um…

– Seohun, I've only tried breathing exercises…

– Let's do it together! I'm a certified Pilates instructor lol

– I hate working out so much…

"But why do you hate working out so much…."

"Come on, Seohun, go sit in the back!"

Seohun looked as if he had been struck by the revelation that the Earth is flat and retreated to the back.

"Now it's my turn! How was I? The PD said it was fine, but I'm still worried…."

– Acting genius Bakha! Milky Bakha!

– His natural acting increased the immersion!

– If Bakha invites me to play, I'd even break my piggy bank!!! lol

– You did great

"Really? Phew, among the members of Theo, I'm the worst at acting. Sniff. You'll see if you watch the music video."

The fans praised Bakha's acting, saying it was flawless. The character seemed tailor-made for Bakha, who exudes charm, and the short shooting time made it hard to judge his acting skills.

However, the cottages already had a huge crush on him. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

On the contrary, we need to work hard to ensure that this crush doesn't wear off and disappoint the fans of Theo, the idol group.

"How about Ewon and Olan?"

"Since it was a one-line role, there was no background setting. So, I added a setting where I'm Bakha's childhood friend from the neighborhood!"

No wonder he showed a straightforward performance, completely different from his usual charming self. Olan seemed to have created a character and acted accordingly.

How did they come up with the same idea without discussing it? Maybe spending a lot of time together makes their thinking similar?

"I was the class president and model student in the same class as Bakha."

– That's why you wore glasses!

– It suited you so well ♥ Ewon♡♡

– It was almost like your real self, right? Ewon is good at studying too!!

"I'm not bad at studying, but I've never been a class officer. I'm a bit disappointed that I couldn't get along with my classmates."

The fans thought that his lack of close relationships with classmates was due to his busy life as a trainee. That's usually the case.

I belong to the extreme type of outsider. Not having a single classmate's contact information is not normal…

"Bakha and Ewon and I got an 'OK' on the first take and received praise from the PD!"

– Ohhh

– It would be fun to make a web drama with Theo!

– Web drama! Good! No acting holes, so the quality is guaranteed!

"If the cottages want it, I'll consider a web drama proposal positively. Just a casual thought!"

Olan's cheeks dimpled as she smiled, and the chat window was filled with fans groaning over her dimples.

"I felt like I was a capable investor?"

"Secretary… I only did translation, but the PD clapped. When I asked if that was it, he told me to go home."

– No awkwardness, Chorok!

– Acting skills that cover your age~

– The PD seemed overwhelmed by your pronunciation skills lol

– Native pronunciation! But you're also very good at Korean

– During Show Me the Gold, you were criticized for your pronunciation, but you've fixed it all

– I never knew Spanish could be such a sexy language…

– How many languages do you speak?

– But… is this the gift you mentioned before?

– Gift?

"Do you remember, cottages? We said we prepared a gift!"

Olan smiled at the members, hinting at something. What is she trying to say with this setup?

"We'll finish editing and can release it the day after tomorrow! It will be uploaded to the NewTube channel as part of the 'Ya! Ta!' series!"

"Hong Olan! Who asked you to spoil it!"

"Did I do something wrong?"

"I was trying to get a head start! I'm so frustrated!"

It wouldn't matter who spoke first, but Olan was proud of being the first to speak, and Bakha, in frustration, face-planted on the table.

"This is a reality show where Theo members experience new things in their daily lives. We received help from company employees, but Theo planned it all, so please enjoy it."

Leader Chorok calmly finished the explanation for the two members who had thrown out the topic.

"Is it funny? We had fun filming, but I'm not sure how it will turn out. The next episode will probably be filmed on a day when our schedule is light."

He answered the occasional questions in the chat window diligently. It was impossible to predict how many schedules would come in, so he couldn't give a definite answer about the next filming.

The manager was constantly receiving casting calls.

"Today's TMI talk has to end here."

Tears streamed down the chat window. Seeing the disappointed messages, he offered some comforting words.

"If I have a moment of free time, I'll start a live broadcast, so don't be too disappointed. I'll be back soon. I'll miss the cottages too."

While other members call the fans 'cottages,' I stubbornly call them 'choga-samgan.'

It's like showing a commitment to stand by their choice. I plan to call them 'choga-samgan' for at least a while.

"See you! Have a good day!"

"That was Theo!"

"I'll be back, to the cottages!"

The Theo members finished their greetings and sprawled out on the sofa. This time, the live broadcast was held in a studio with a plush sofa.

"Ewon, you're doing something?"

"What…?"

What are you doing? I can't understand why you're saying something vague without a subject. From the context, it seems like something I said to the fans was particularly noteworthy.

"Stay pure."

Bakha waved his hand and backed away when I frowned. He was still giggling, which was annoying. What would be the point of telling me?

"Don't think I'll never figure it out. Once I know, it's over."

"…It can't be? The day Ewon realizes is the day he loses a charm!"

"…Charm? Is there a charm that only exists when you don't know?"

"Sure. It exists!"

"I could explain, but it would be boring, so I'll pass."

Even Chorok… Could Seohun be part of this group too?

I carefully observed Seohun's expression to uncover the truth but couldn't find anything. He looked calm and peaceful, as if he knew nothing.

No matter how much he uses his acting skills unnecessarily, Seohun wouldn't try to trick me.

"Focus. Since we've started the series, I think it's a shame not to show off the unique talents of each member."

The members were puzzled by Chorok's words. It seemed he was talking about individual talents rather than the group's.

"Promoting Theo as a group is the most important, but it's a shame to leave our potential at this stage unexplored. It's like wanting to keep a kind of growth diary."

"Are you trying to become our parents now that you're the leader?"

Olan spoke as if starting a quarrel, but the meaning was somewhat understandable.

Even though we're all grown up, a growth diary seems a bit much. It's undeniable that Chorok's role as a leader has surpassed the usual boundaries.

"Too much, but the intention is good!"

"So what?"

"I want us to film individual NewTube videos."

Individual NewTube videos? He wanted to film videos with one member as the main focus, not all Theo members together.

"We're focusing on Theo's album and promotion right now. The purpose of the series is to promote Theo. So, even if we release them later, I want to capture our free moments."

"Specifically?"

Olan asked Chorok to elaborate, showing interest.

"Since it's an individual video, each member will have to choose. I might try beauty content. We could also upload original choreography."

The proposal was to honestly and without a script show what we do individually outside of our group activities or what we want to try. Even though our schedules are getting tighter, preparing content in advance won't hurt. It's like a win-win situation.

"Having content built up won't hurt."

"I didn't know you had this idea, Chorok. Let's do it. I'll help a lot."

"Free to do it individually, Chorok?"

"Me! Me! How did you know I want to film something individually?"

We accepted Chorok's proposal without much thought.

Without knowing if it would be a stroke of genius.