The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 81



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Episode 81

Cherry Music Real-Time Streaming TOP 100.

YouTube Premium Music Korea Popular Songs 100.

Spootify Hot Hits Korea 50.

The songs included in the Nineties Dive OST entered major music streaming charts as soon as they were released.

Among them, the song that rose to the top of the charts was none other than.

“As of yesterday, Wings has entered the top 10 of the daily chart.”

Winged is one of the songs that Rising Dive does not play in the work.

Hyunsoo soon realized that Choi Uijeong wasn’t simply talking about producing a Rising Dive version of the sound source.

“Are you saying we should do a real performance?”

Choi Ui-jeong nodded at Hyun-soo’s words and continued speaking.

“Do you remember ‘Your Own Idol’ that aired two years ago?”

Hyunsoo nodded and answered.

“I remember it was a drama based on a webtoon.”

This drama, which depicts the romance between a top idol, the female lead, and an ordinary college student, became a hot topic due to the unrealistic beauty of Jisoo, who played the role of idol Iru Na, and the realistic romantic story.

“Then, do you understand that Iruna’s stage scene in the drama was based on actual concert performance footage?”

This time, all four actors nodded.

As it was a rather fresh attempt for a domestic drama, the scene became a hot topic among the actors.

Soon, Ajin realized what was going on and opened her mouth with a puzzled look on her face.

“… … Author, isn’t that a bit different from this story? Jisoo, who plays Iru Na, is an actual top idol who was cast as an actress, and we… … are just actors, aren’t we?”

As if he knew this would come out, Uijeong continued speaking without changing his expression.

“Rising Dive’s members are just ordinary members of society now, right?”

“That, that is… … .”

“I understand your concerns, but I don’t plan on making a big deal out of it. The production company probably won’t accept it either.”

“then……?”

Time and budget are limited, and there is not much time left until the filming of the main scenes in the final episode.

but.

“Have you forgotten what your major is?”

If you are talking about Choi Ui-jeong’s main field… … .

“If you think of it as a kind of reality show format, it’s not that difficult. It’s about inviting the drama’s fans and viewers as guests, with the actors as the main characters and the audience as the audience. In fact, it’s not that different from a typical filming site.”

In a word.

“By inviting regular guests, we can mix in half the feeling of an actual performance?”

This was an idea that she could come up with because she had been doing entertainment programs for over a decade, inviting new guests every week and creating formats.

“Oh, of course, if it’s burdensome, you can just go with the normal filming. After all, I just asked for your opinion.”

At that time, the other actors were still feeling a bit burdened and couldn’t say anything.

Hyunsoo was the first to open his mouth.

“I think it’s a good idea. It seems like a good opportunity to give back a little bit of the love I receive from viewers.”

Ajin nodded at Hyunsoo’s answer and opened her mouth.

“I see. Well, I guess it’s no different from singing and dancing at a fan meeting. I agree!”

“… … Wouldn’t that be okay?”

“I’ve experienced it countless times while starring in musicals on a live stage. I don’t mind either.”

When all the actors finally agreed, Choi Ui-jeong nodded with a satisfied smile.

“Then I think everyone agrees, so I’ll discuss it with the PD and the production company. Once it’s fixed, we’ll talk about it again.”

Well, even though it was a discussion, since both the writer and the actors agreed, it was safe to assume that this would proceed as Choi Ui-jeong had said.

Ajin, who knew that fact, opened her mouth with a slightly nervous expression.

“Wow, even if there are only a few people, doesn’t that mean there are real audiences coming to see our performance? Thinking about it like that makes me suddenly nervous.”

It was at that moment that Choi Ui-jeong, who was about to leave the waiting room, opened his mouth again.

“What if you get nervous over something like that?”

“yes?”

“Everyone, have you heard about the viewer ratings yesterday?”

As the actors nodded, Choi Ui-jeong continued speaking with a meaningful expression on his face.

“Based on experience, if this ridiculous momentum continues, then probably… … the expected viewership ratings for the final episode will be at least 30%.”

“… … !”

“Not every home has a TV, so even if we assume the base population reflected in the viewer ratings to be roughly 30 million… … .”

The meaning of Choi Ui-jeong’s words was simple.

“Do you know what I mean? I’m saying that the final stage of Rising Dive could be a ‘big stage’ watched by perhaps one-fifth of the entire nation.”

Choi Ui-jeong drove the final nail in while looking at the actors who had suddenly become blank-faced.

“How are you all ready to write a legend on stage together?”

It was also Ji Yu-han’s line in the work.

* * *

Jinseok, the president of Goldmary’s agency and indie music label ‘Real Stone’, hung up the phone with a bewildered expression.

It was a phone call with Dreamcatcher production director, Jinsoo Lee.

“You’re going to produce a drama version of the song and perform it yourself in the last episode?”

‘What the heck is this… Is this a dream or reality?’

In short, it was like winning the lottery.

A situation arose where Gold Marie, which had been a minor player among minor players, suddenly rose to the mainstream.

“You guys… … What on earth were you doing that caused this ridiculous situation to arise?”

Hyungjin also responded to Jinseok’s words with a dumbfounded expression.

“I told you, we just drank a lot of alcohol and showed you the stage once… … .”

“……her.”

Jinseok’s face remained blank for a moment, but he soon came to his senses and continued speaking.

“Anyway, as I heard, Dreamcatcher asked if they could produce a Rising Dive version of ‘Wings’, but I think you guys need to give permission for that… … .”

“It doesn’t matter, as long as Hyunsoo oppa calls.”

Jinseok nodded at Marie’s words.

“What about the other kids?”

“What if Marie said okay?”

“… … I don’t even know what’s going on right now.”

“Okay, then let’s decide to do that. Plus, it looks like we’ll need to help with the sound source production process… … .”

Of course, this isn’t some idol entertainment place, so there’s no way they’d have any professional staff.

“I can’t send you guys off to perform soon. Hmm… … .”

That was when Marie opened her mouth.

“A strong spring will come.”

“… … It’s true that I helped you guys make the song this time, but would a guy who doesn’t budge really want to do it?”

Mari nodded at Jinseok’s words.

“I will do it.”

“really?”

“Yes. Jinhan Sam is also Hyunsu’s friend.”

* * *

After the last stage piece was decided.

The filming set of Nineties Dive began to become busier than ever before.

The filming schedule continues every day.

Whenever I had a free moment in my schedule, I continued practicing the ensemble for ‘Nals Running’ without taking a breath.

Of course, there were limits to practicing and recording with just the members, so Real Stone Music dispatched experts to help with this.

“Why are you here, teacher?”

“What do I have to offer? Have you forgotten what my main job is?”

“Well… … .”

He is a music director.

“The Marie kids were having a hard time preparing for the performance, and my younger brother kept begging me, so I ended up coming.”

“Little brother?”

“Oh, the president of Mari’s agency is my younger brother.”

‘… … Somehow, I thought we were quite close even though we were just indebted to each other.’

Anyway, the happy meeting was short-lived.

The smile on Im Jin-han’s face suddenly disappeared as he looked at the actors, each holding an instrument.

Looking at that sight, Hyunsoo straightened his posture while holding the guitar and became very tense.

‘… …has it started?’

“Okay, since we’re all familiar with each other, can we talk comfortably? First of all, I want to ask you all to forget that you’re all learners when you learn from me.”

“… … ?”

“What you should do on stage is not acting.”

“… …Performance, right?”

Im Jin-han nodded to Hyun-soo’s words and continued speaking in a more serious voice than ever.

“Okay, then let’s start preparing for the final stage.”

* * *

Rising Dive’s stage preparations weren’t only taking place in reality.

Episodes 6 and 7 of Nineties Dive showed the members preparing, practicing, and struggling to attract the audience for their own stage.

“Performance? Let’s just do it here!”

As all the members tilted their heads, Yoo Han continued speaking with a smile.

“I’ve been here for a few days, but there aren’t any customers anyway!”

“… … It’s not right to say hurtful things with such an innocent face.”

“There are no guests! But there is a stage here, and there are also big speakers. And most of all, this is where we all gathered together… …!”

Wouldn’t this be the perfect stage to hear Rising Dive’s performance?

So the members closed the pojangmacha and began converting it into a concert hall.

During the day, he would run around frantically trying to gather an audience, and at night, he would play until his hands developed blisters.

On tiring dawn days, I occasionally had a drink like I used to.

The members are creating a Rising Dive concert hall and having fun together like before.

And so, the long-awaited final scene of episode 8.

S#68. Live Kitchen.

Yuhan climbs up onto Rising Dive’s small stage, decorated with cutesy elements together with everyone.

The few audience members that the members have worked hard to gather over the past few months are the people who are more precious to Yoohan than anything else at this moment.

Jiyuhan, who came up on stage holding a guitar, greets people by holding a microphone.

“Hello! My name is Ji… … !”

The audience’s expectant gaze turned to Yoo Han, who was introducing himself.

At that moment, Yoohan was about to face them and say their names.

‘……baby.’

Even in my dreams, I lock eyes with someone I can’t forget.

Standing at the very edge of the stage.

It was hard to see because of the light, but I still recognized it instinctively.

‘mom?’

“My name is… … ! My name is… … .”

The audience began to murmur at the sight of him not being able to pronounce the three letters of his own name.

Soon, the trembling gazes of the three friends, sensing something uneasily, turned to Jiyuhan’s back.

“My name is… Ha Young-woo.”

Kugukung! Kuguk, kukuk!!

beep-!

The microphone falls to the floor and I hear a loud noise, followed soon by a rending tinnitus in the room.

Soon the audience will be in agony with their ears covered.

The concert hall became a battlefield.

“Yoohan… … !”

“Hey, Jiyuhan!!”

“You… …! Are you going to run away like that again!!!”

Despite the shouts of his three friends, Yoo-han jumps down from the stage with a confused expression on his face.

—Brother Yoohan, where are you?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ!

—Yeah, I said that things have been strangely smooth since last time… … .

—Yeah, I knew Ha Young-woo would appear in this episode.

—I forgot that Ha Young Woo was here;;

—Well, the next part is obvious. So now all the members have to do is run and bring back Yoo Han’s soul?

—But… … Isn’t Yoo Han borrowing Ha Young Woo’s body right now? But how did Yoo Han’s mother appear?

—Is the comment above an idiot? One of your friends must have called you.

—Okay, I get that. But why does Ha Young Woo pop out when I look at my mom?

—Haha, if I knew that, I would be a writer, right? LOL

Even as the real-time live talk was going wild, Ji Yu-han on the screen… no, Ha Young-woo was running frantically through the dark streets.

‘… … Jiyuhan? Whose memory is this…?’

Soon, happy memories with the members flashed through Ha Young-woo’s mind.

Exciting music.

A bright light illuminating the dark underground, and… … ‘friends’.

“What the heck, what the heck… … !”

Ha Young-woo ran and ran like crazy.

The place Ha Young-woo arrived at after running like that was none other than the ‘white hospital room’ where Ji Yu-han first woke up.

The being that was waiting for Ha Young-woo there was… … .

“baby.”

Jiyuhan.

no.

Ha Young-woo now remembered everything.

Continued in the next episode ▶