Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 81

To watch Assemble, Seo-jun and his parents chose a movie theater that was a bit expensive but had fewer people.

Unlike the regular movie theater with seats right next to each other, the premium theater had seats that were far apart and had partitions. It was hard to see the faces of the people next to them.

They had watched Green Wing 2 here last year.

The world has gotten better.

Lee Min-joon said with a smile, sitting on the seat that was softer and wider than the regular movie theater. Seo Eun-hye nodded her head as she ate popcorn.

The seats are wide, and theres no one in front or beside us, so our son wont be caught.

I would prefer a more crowded place if it was a movie I was in, but this is fine since its not.

But they couldnt give up on the big screen, so they came to the movie theater. As they chatted during the commercial time, the lights in the theater went off.

Boom-

A new OST started playing. It was Assembles OST. Seo-juns eyes sparkled as he looked at the glowing screen.

The movie was humorous like Redbones movie, and serious like Shadowmans movie. George Roberts, the director, was amazing.

The heroes with strong personalities gathered together and showed off their charms without anyone dying.

As the heroes defeated the enemies, the time for the movie to end was approaching. Everyone thought it would end coolly and pleasantly, when

Redbone

collapsed.

What?!

He, who was the center of Assemble, lost consciousness and fell.

[Redbone!?]

The heroes shouted in surprise and jumped from the airship to the sea to save him.

Seo-jun and his parents mouths opened wide at the unexpected development. They had forgotten about the popcorn they were eating.

The movie ended when Shadowmans fingers, which he stretched out desperately, touched the back of Redbone, who had lost consciousness.

Boom-

Assembles OST played.

The theater lit up. George Roberts name appeared on the screen. And then the names of the actors and staff appeared.

Everyone seemed to be used to Marines cookie video, as they stayed in their seats and talked about the end of the movie.

Wow. Why did he collapse all of a sudden?

Maybe he got hit by the enemy without knowing it?

That could be possible.

Seo-jun and his parents also talked. But they couldnt find the exact reason. It might depend on what the cookie video showed. Seo-jun looked at the screen.

Boom-

It was Assembles OST.

The screen showed the pale face of Redbone, who was lying on the bed. And then the door opened. Shadowman, Mac. And,

Huh?

It was Bell Natra.

Rachel Hill!

Seo-jun and his parents, and the audience, had their eyes wide open.

Why are you here? Bell Natra, who was a character whose side and morality were unclear, whether she was on Shadowmans side or Jin Natras side, appeared at Assembles base.

Bell Natra smiled cheerfully and opened her mouth.

[Okay. Then were allies for a while.]

[You get what you want, and I get what I want.]

Mac, who had a reluctant but helpless expression, reached out his hand.

Like the cookie video of Shadowman 2, like Shadowman and Redbone had held hands, Mac and Bell Natra held hands.

What is this?

Everyone was speechless.

***

The moviegoer turned on the live with a serious expression.

This is a mess, right?

He said strongly from the first word.

-

-Who would have thought Bell Natra would show up there

-So is it Shadowman 3? Assemble 2?

It was clear that Shadowman and Bell Natra would appear. If they appeared, would it be Shadowman 3?

Or would it be Assemble 2, with other heroes appearing, even though they didnt show up in the cookie video?

The movie title was important, even though it was just that.

Yes. Thats important. If its Shadowman 3, actor Lee Seo-jun will appear, but if its Assemble 2, well, he might not. If you go to Marines homepage, youll see this.

[Assemble 2]

Yes. Its Assemble 2.

-Too bad

But Im sure Shadowman 3 will come out after Assemble 2! There must be a reason why Bell Natra appeared!

-Why did Redbone collapse?

Thats a bit controversial, but maybe he got hit by the enemy without knowing it, along with the other Assemble members and Redbone himself.

-Is that possible?

Marines heroes are not perfect. They make mistakes and cant save everyone. They get beaten and beaten by the enemy until they win at the end. Its a movie, so we can laugh and watch it, but if it was real, it would have been a disaster. There would be more than one or two victims like William.

-That makes sense.

So, that means Redbone is not always strong. If Shadowman grew in Assemble 1, then Assemble 2 would be about Redbones rest and growth.

-I was shocked when Redbone collapsed.

-I thought Redbone wouldnt collapse.

-Why did Bell Natra show up?

Well, I think it might be a hint that Redbones cure is an alien substance. Like the dialogue in the cookie video, Shadowman and Bell Natra each have something to get. Shadowman wants Redbones cure, and Bell Natra probably wants something related to Jin Natra. I cant imagine what that thing is.

The moviegoer said after thinking for a while.

But one thing is certain.

-What is it?

I think the past story might come out since Bell Natra and Shadowman met. We can guess that they are family with our omniscient viewers perspective and our sensitive intuition trained by the makjang drama, but Shadowman doesnt know yet. Maybe it will be revealed in Assemble 2.

-Omniscient viewers perspective

-Makjang drama Dont tell me youre my sister?!

-Last time it was multiple personalities, this time its siblings

Assemble 2 will be about Redbones rest and growth, and a hint for Shadowman 3.

Bell Natras appearance and Assemble 2s trailer gave a big shock to the people who were waiting for Lee Seo-juns next work.

[Where is Shadowman 3?!]

[The cookie video that previews Assemble 2!]

[Bell Natra is there, but Jin Natra is not!]

[Find the missing Jin Natra!]

-Who wants to blow up Marine?

-I waited for Shadowman 3 after Assemble, but they threw Assemble 2?!

-He doesnt appear this time either

-Ah, I wish he would act even with a stage name. I want to see his acting even on VOD

-How many times have I watched it lately.

Everyone was in pain from the back of their heads hit by Assemble 2, when the drama production company Wave was in trouble for another reason.

Choi Min-sung PD and So Eun-jin writer, who ran to hear the news, couldnt say anything.

Really? For real? They could tell from the look in their eyes that they were asking. The planning team leader, who was in charge of the production and planning of this drama, nodded his head.

Really?

Yes!

Really! For real?!

Yes! Yes!

So Eun-jin writer and Choi Min-sung PD cheered at the planning team leaders answer.

How many dramas and movies have been rejected by Lee Seo-jun in a year! Among them, there were some successful works, so everyone wondered what the standard of the script that caught Lee Seo-juns eye was.

Everyone would make the next work to fit that standard, and Lee Seo-juns next work would surely be that standard.

But its us!

They felt good but also nervous. They were a little scared.

Why did he choose our drama?

I dont know. Maybe because its a historical drama?

There was a movie with a historical drama. Starring Lee Da-jin. And it was a hit.

The two tilted their heads. The planning team leader, who had no interest in such worries, quickly brought up the main point.

The drama production company Wave, which was only worried about who to cast, how much it would cost, whether there would be investors, and whether it would make money in the historical drama genre that was gradually disappearing, now had to move for the box office in the midst of the influx of investors and the increased number of cases.

Even though the article didnt come out, how did they know? Despite the fact that PPL was almost impossible in a historical drama, investors started to appear one by one.

They were all well-known companies with products that had nothing to do with historical dramas. The production company staff were amazed by the investors information.

And the broadcasting station with the fastest information contacted them.

The place to broadcast has been decided.

The rumor started to spread in the entertainment industry.

An amazing drama came to KBC broadcasting station.

****

Ring-ring-

Seo-jun, who was watching TV while eating a sour hallabong, answered the phone. It was Lee Ji-seok.

Ji-seok hyung!

-Seo-jun! Youre doing a drama!

How did you know?

He had told Da-ho hyung that he would do it just a few days ago. He said he would do it, so he wouldnt change his mind, but the only one who knew that fact was Cocoa Enter.

The production company and the broadcasting station wanted to stamp the contract as soon as possible. 

They would have accepted any amount of Lee Seo-juns appearance fee, but Cocoa Enter wrote the contract moderately.

Cocoa Enter, the production company, and the broadcasting station. Everyone related to the drama knew about Lee Seo-juns appearance.

Everyones mouth was itching, but they had to keep it a secret until a proper promotion plan was set up.

But there were people who knew about Lee Seo-juns appearance. Lee Ji-seok was one of them.

-Im also in it!

Really?

Seo-juns mouth opened wide at the unexpected news. Lee Ji-seok laughed cheerfully. He was really glad about this coincidence.

-I wanted to try a historical drama. I got a good script and decided to do it, but when I signed the contract, they told me you were in it too!

Wow! Really? Im happy to film with you, hyung!

It was his first drama, so Seo-jun and his parents were worried, but it was a relief to have Lee Ji-seok there.

-Me too! It feels like we havent filmed together in a long time, right?

Evil Spirit was four years ago, Reinvestigation was two years ago. And Reinvestigation was too short to say we filmed together.

Yes! Im really looking forward to it.

Seo-jun nodded his head repeatedly.

****

February.

An article appeared on the internet.

[(Exclusive) Actor Lee Seo-jun, confirmed to star in a drama!]

-???Lee Seo-jun in a drama!?

-Finally!! But which broadcasting station, what drama, what role?

-This reporter is fast with the news, but has no content.

-Wait. Itll come out soon.

[Actor Lee Seo-jun, confirmed to star in KBC drama!]

[Lee Seo-jun and Lee Ji-seok! The two actors have teamed up!]

[KBC, My Physician to air in April!]

[A fusion historical drama with the royal physician as the background!]

[The prince of Joseon! Actor Lee Seo-jun as Grand Prince Seongnyeong!]

[Lets learn about Grand Prince Seongnyeong!]

Im curious, but this is like a drama spoiler!

Park Seong-won tore his hair out. He was looking at the articles about Lee Seo-juns appearance.

They all had similar content, but there was one article that caught his eye. Park Seong-won couldnt take his eyes off it.

The mouse was pointing at the article [Lets learn about Grand Prince Seongnyeong!].

The problem with historical dramas was that they had a predetermined ending, a history. No matter how much they said it was a fusion historical drama, they wouldnt change the big future.

Is this a spoiler or not? The mouse cursor was trembling. Park Seong-won, who was struggling with his head in his hands, finally,

Aaaah!

He couldnt resist his curiosity and clicked the mouse.

[Lets learn about Grand Prince Seongnyeong!]

Lets learn about Grand Prince Seongnyeong, who will be played by actor Lee Seo-jun (10).

Grand Prince Seongnyeong () Lee Jong ()

1405 (Taejong 5) ~ 1418 (Taejong 18)

The fourth son of the third king of Joseon, Taejong, whose name was Jong. He was dignified and intelligent from a young age and received the favor of his father.

He had brothers who were 11 years older, Yangnyeong Daegun, 9 years older, Hyoryeong Daegun, and 8 years older, Chungnyeong Daegun, who later became King Sejong.

Grand Prince Seongnyeong, who was Taejongs youngest son, died at the age of 14 from smallpox.

What?!

Park Seong-won, who was reading the article, screamed without knowing it.

[He died at the age of 14 from smallpox.]

That one sentence stirred up the internet.

-He dies!?

-Hes King Sejongs brother and he dies!?

-This is a tearjerker