Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 176

Chapter 176

Wow. Why is this year so busy?

Well, at least we got the contract, so its okay

Ring-

not okay.

The office of Cocoa Entertainments second team was once again bustling with calls for Seo-juns casting.

All the phones in the office were ringing and the email inbox was about to explode. 

The staffs cell phones were also receiving texts from everywhere.

The opening score was one million, right? We expected it to be popular, but its crazy when we see the results.

Isnt it doing well in the US too?

Anh Da Ho nodded at the staffs question.

According to Kings Agency, its sold out every day, and more people than expected are watching it, not just Koreans.

It must be thanks to The Doctor.

I guess so.

Korea was no less noisy than the US. 

SBC was eagerly rerunning Working Man!, where Seo-jun made a surprise appearance, and other broadcasters were digging into The Diary of Noh San Gun.

The historians who had anticipated another boom like The Doctor when they heard about the production of Rebellion had been researching Danjong and Sejo for months. 

Thanks to that, many new stories came out.

History, which had been away from the publics interest, was making Korea stir.

There would never be a better time to make their name known. 

And these broadcasts would not stay in Korea alone.

The historians recalled Korean medicine, which had been a sensation with The Doctor, and their determination was ignited.

As everyone expected, the viewership ratings were quite good because people who watched the movie Rebellion became curious about Danjong and Sejo.

When will the plus videos be uploaded?

The Reb+ Plus that was planned to be produced by Plus. From light topics like words used in historical dramas to heavy ones like the culture and legal system of that era. 

Reb+ Plus was planned to be produced in several episodes.

I heard they will upload it soon because the US box office is better than expected.

The staff of the second team nodded at Anh Da Hos words.

Reb+ Know was good, Reb+ Plus will be similar, right?

I guess so. Oh, team leader, did you check this too?

Yes, thank you.

Anh Da Ho took the script from the staff. 

The filming was over, and it was time to look for Seo-juns next work again.

***

[Rebellion opening score 1 million!]

[They are totally different from The Doctor! The two actors in the movie Rebellion!]

[The shining performances of Lee Ji Seok and Lee Seo-jun!]

[Everyone, bring tissues to the theater! It reminds us of the tear challenge of Shadowman1!]

[What was the truth in history?]

[The Diary of Noh San Gun. How much of it is true?]

[The reviews of tears pouring out from the first day of release!]

[Is this a historical drama or a horror movie? The chilling final scene.]

[Reb+ Know website! Visitors surge!]

-Im one of the million.

=Maybe two. I watched it twice in a day lol

-Are Lee Seo-jun and Lee Ji Seok from The Doctor and the two actors from Rebellion just namesakes?

=22 agree lol Or maybe they are actually on bad terms (just kidding)

=There was no need to worry at all. They were just Danjong and Suyang.

-Did you all bring tissues?

=Yup. Its weird for Koreans not to bring tissues when its about Danjong lol

=I cried hard too.

-I havent heard of the tear challenge for a long time.

=This time, the tears just came out T_T

-I watched this and then The Diary of Noh San Gun, and they felt completely different. Sejo was written so gloriously and I got angry when I saw Danjong and Noh San Gun being treated badly lol

-The final scene. No joke.

-Lee Ji Seoks acting was amazing, but I felt weird just by looking at Chimsa.

[Simultaneous release in the US!]

[Rebellion screening theaters. Sold out every day!!]

[It wasnt just Koreans. Even foreigners who didnt know much joined the queue!]

[Watch first, learn later, and watch again! How foreigners watch unfamiliar historical movies!]

[Danjongs diary, The Diary of Noh San Gun, and The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty!]

[Lets learn about the UNESCO Memory of the World, The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.]

[Plus+ Reb+ Plus uploaded!]

-Really sold out?

=Yup. I live in LA and it was sold out from the first day lol. I thought people wouldnt watch it much so I didnt book in advance and ended up watching it at the last time lol

=My friends watched it twice. Reb+ Know. It was well made.

-I never imagined that The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty would become so popular lol

-The Doctor was just a daily life story well, not really, it was too sad. Anyway, I watched it comfortably but here, everyone is dying and its a mess. There are quite a few foreigners who are curious about what the original history was like.

-There was a broadcast that explained The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty during Taejongs reign when The Doctor was on lol. It had English subtitles lol

=Lol Taejong lol. Should Plus make some money?

=Lee Seo-jun is raising the national prestige like this lol. I didnt expect The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty to come out here lol

=22 I didnt think foreigners would be interested in The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. Its more amazing because they are not history students but ordinary people.

-Oh. Reb+ Plus. Should I watch it?

***

Ive been getting a lot of curses lately. They say Heo Ui Gwan wasnt my real self. They say Heo Dae Gam was my bloodline so I betrayed him in the end. My parents also said they were annoyed because I acted too well.

Lee Ji Seoks words made Kim Jong Ho and Park Do Hoon burst into laughter.

Sizzle.

Delicious ribs were placed on the grill. 

It had been two weeks since Rebellion was released. The four actors from The Doctor gathered together.

Well, at least it ended with consolation.

Because of Sejos atrocities, Lee Ji Seok, who played his role too well, received mixed praises and curses from people.

But everyone cursed him and then remembered the scene where he seemed to receive divine punishment at the end and gave him words of comfort.

Me too.

Huh?

Seo-jun said.

I also heard from my friends to forgive me moderately.

Hahaha!

In the end, Kim Jong Ho let out a big laugh. Laughter filled the private room. 

Park Do Hoon also laughed and put a well-cooked rib in front of Seo-jun.

Its crazy everywhere. Seo-jun is really amazing.

Didnt they increase the number of theaters in the US too?

Lee Ji Seok and Seo-jun nodded at Park Do Hoons words.

Yeah. They also released it in other countries.

My friend in France was so happy that he got to watch it in the theater.

You have a friend in France?

Yes. A friend I met at a Halloween festival a long time ago.

Oh I remember. A werewolf?

Yes!

Seo-jun nodded.

He remembered the message from Charlie, who said he didnt have to wait for Plus+ to upload and would watch it soon.

Park Do Hoon marveled. 

Historical dramas, which were quite a high barrier for foreigners, were being screened not only in Korea but also in the US and around the world.

Has there ever been a historical drama in our country that was this famous?

There was. A drama.

Kim Jong Ho answered Park Do Hoons question. 

The three actors who starred in that drama burst into laughter.

Kim Jong Ho opened his mouth with a pleased face.

We paved the way with The Doctor, so we cant do less than this.

Right. We have to do better.

Seo-juns cheerful answer made another round of laughter.

***

The screen was filled with the face of a man who was now familiar.

Hello. Im Moviegoer.

-Moviegoer hi!(Roughly means hi Moviegoer)

-Hi Moviegoer!(Roughly means hi Moviegoer)

Today, Im going to review the movie Rebellion.

-I watched it six times this time!

-Lol lol I watched it three times lol. It was too emotionally exhausting. But it was fun T_T

-Ill be in double digits if I watch it tomorrow!

I watched it more than five times too. Well, then. First, the trailer.

As Moviegoer clicked the mouse, the trailer of Rebellion flowed on the screen. 

Along with the majestic music, the sound of Cheonse, Cheoncheonse echoed.

The trailer was good from the start. It was Danjong on top and Sejo on the bottom, and then the screen changed and it was Sejo on top and Danjong on the bottom. It was a trailer that matched the title very well. There were posters too, right? I got both versions.

-Me too lol

-They seemed to prepare enough at the distribution company lol

-The other versions were good too. Solo pictures.

They were good too. The poses of the two kings were different, so it was more impressive. Of course, I got them too.

-Thrifty Moviegoer lol

-Me too lol

Rebellion starts with two shadows.

-Who would have thought those shadows would do that.

-At first, I thought it was Danjong and Kim Jong Seo.

What appeared on the screen were two shadows drawn by Moviegoer himself. 

His younger sister, who often saw his drawing skills to express things in pictures because of copyright issues, laughed and said.

-You really cant draw.

Moviegoer gave a bitter smile.

You sound just like my sister. Well, you all saw it, so lets just skip it.

-Yup

-Ill imagine it myself. I watched it four times.

I thought it was Kim Jong Seo at first too. I also thought of Suyang Daegun, but I only had a slight doubt. Then the story begins with the closing of Gwanghwamun Gate and the death of Munjong.

A picture of Danjongs coronation ceremony appeared on the screen. It was part of the trailer.

Honestly, Danjongs coronation ceremony was also a bit weak in terms of charisma. I wondered if that was why he lost his throne to Suyang Daegun.

-Yup, me too

-He was pitiful and admirable for trying hard, but he felt more like a prince than a king.

-22

But, that wasnt it. Of course, a king needs power that makes all his subjects bow their heads, but there was something more important. That was his meeting with Gangdol. His heart for caring for the poor people was what a king needed. I liked seeing Hunminjeongeum here.

-It showed well that he was the successor of Sejong.

-Yup, the reply was good too.

Yes. I felt proud too when I saw Gangdols reply. And then he awakened can I say that?

-Lol awakened lol

Yes. He awakened and faced Suyang Daeguns reaction, which was terrifying. He probably knew it. That Danjong would soon become a powerful king.

-It was really scary.

-I never imagined Lee Ji Seok would make such a face.

-I couldnt even make a sound lol. The theater was silent too lol.

Yes. It was. And Suyang Daegun moved quickly. The scene that was similar to Lee Seo-juns acting video, the night of Gyeoyujeongnan.

-T_T I wanted to see this but I didnt want to see it either.

-It was similar, but more nerve-wracking.

-I thought he would cut him with a sword.

-But why did Danjong make Suyang Daegun angry?

Moviegoer nodded his head.

If Suyang Daegun killed Danjong in anger, that would be treason. Suyang Daeguns justification was Kim Jong Seo and Anpyeong Daeguns rebellion, but if Danjong died here, it would be a false justification. Surely, the nobles all over the country would resist.

-Justification is important.

Besides, he killed Kim Jong Seo, but Anpyeong Daegun was still alive. If Anpyeong Daegun got a legitimate justification from the forces that resisted all over the country, Suyang Daegun would be finished. Danjong decided that it would be better for Anpyeong Daegun to become king than for Suyang Daegun to become king.

-Danjong was so smart T_T He really risked his life to stop the rebellion T_T

-Suyang Daegun held back well.

Suyang Daegun was born as Sejongs second son and always compared to his first son Munjong. And his brother became king. While his brother became king, Suyang Daegun himself would have had to live and die like an ordinary relative if he wasnt his father or brothers son. His resentment and inferiority complex must have piled up.

-And then Munjong died.

Yes. If only his young nephew wasnt there, the succession candidates would have been Suyang Daegun and Anpyeong Daegun. Unlike Munjong, who had a strong royal authority, Danjong was very weak.

Moviegoer, who remembered the pitiful Danjong, said.

I liked this line the most in this scene.

-Which line?

The line where Suyang Daegun shouts Lee Hong Wi.

-? A name?

-Just a name?

There is more meaning in the three letters of Lee Hong Wi than you might think.

-??

-I thought so too!

-?? What is it?

Moviegoer laughed.

Everyone. Do you know what Pihwi is?