Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 136

#136.

“Yurim is targeting you two right now.”

At Altari’s words, everyone’s gaze turned to Lee Yurim this time.

Lee Yurim was one of the few female regular members of 〈Passion Man〉.

She gained popularity as soon as she debuted in a sitcom, but she became more active in 〈Passion Man〉, a variety show, rather than in dramas.

“Huh? Whether a soccer ball is flying right in front of her eyes or not, her eyes are just fixed on those two!”

“Hahaha. Yurim just loses it whenever a handsome guy comes on as a guest.”

“Oh! Jungpal *oppa* [older brother/male friend]! Losing it is too much. Don’t you think you’re going too far?!”

Lee Yurim frowned and retorted as if she felt bad at Pan Jungpal’s interjection.

But she wasn’t really upset.

It wasn’t anything new for everyone to rush in and try to create a ‘love line’ whenever a male-female relationship seemed even slightly possible.

Turning every relationship between men and women into ‘that kind of thing’ was old-fashioned and a cliché gag.

However, it was also a code that could easily generate content as much as it was stale.

Once they were somehow linked, it was easy to create a funny situation, whether they were sick of each other or they really created a ticklish atmosphere.

And sometimes, their ‘chemistry’ was so good that the audience’s reaction was explosive.

Even among the 〈Passion Man〉 members, there were cases where a fandom was created with chemistry that rivaled the protagonists in a romantic comedy after trying a love line gag as a joke.

“But Yurim, you. Be honest. You were looking at that side, not this side, right?”

Altari pointed to Dojae and Yoo Myungwoo and pressed her, and Lee Yurim said in a loud voice as if she couldn’t help it.

“Oh! Is a soccer ball the problem right now?! They’re so handsome, huh? I’m always seeing people like *oppa* [older brother/male friend]s…!!”

Laughter erupted here and there at Lee Yurim’s protest.

It wasn’t for nothing that Lee Yurim was nicknamed ‘handsome guy collector’ in 〈Passion Man〉.

All the colleagues she met in 〈Passion Man〉 were older middle-aged men and men who were far from handsome, not exactly eye-candy.

So, when a guest with a warm appearance of the same age or a younger man came out, she felt like her eyes were clearing and her concentration during the recording time increased significantly.

“Euhaha!”

“Oh! Yurim… You’ve really gone crazy again?”

“Wow. That’s too much. What’s wrong with us? We’re watching you too!”

“I’m pretty, right?”

Everyone reacted absurdly to Lee Yurim’s words, but no one completely denied it.

Because Lee Yurim had a pretty appearance that anyone could see as ‘cute’.

“So who is it? Who are you aiming for? Is it both of them?”

At Altari’s question, the attention was focused on Dojae and Yoo Myungwoo again.

Dojae had a faint smile on his lips in the midst of the chaotic recording studio atmosphere.

He wasn’t used to the atmosphere of constantly ‘pushing’ each other, but the atmosphere where no one gave in was unique and fun.

“Yeah, who is it? Who is more your style?”

Han Minseok also egged Lee Yurim on and asked.

Lee Yurim looked at Dojae and Yoo Myungwoo alternately.

Yoo Myungwoo had a slightly shy smile, but soon raised his head confidently as if he thought he would be chosen.

In fact, he didn’t like this situation of being compared to Dojae, but he wasn’t crazy enough to show his displeasure on the set of this major program.

“Do I have to choose? Ah. It’s difficult… They’re both so handsome.”

“Wow, Yurim is seriously *gominhanda* [agonizing/contemplating]!”

“Don’t you ask what the two people think?! They’re idol stars who are doing really well right now… Is this the time for you to be *gominhanda* [agonizing/contemplating]?”

The cast members buzzed as Lee Yurim seriously *gominhanda* [agonizing/contemplating].

What are you to be *gominhanda* [agonizing/contemplating] so much, you’re *jaesu eopda* [unlucky/annoying], and so on.

Jokes and criticisms poured out.

Then Dojae, who was at the center of the topic, raised his hand.

“Oh. What is it. Dojae *gun* [Mr./Ms.]?!”

Han Minseok caught Dojae’s attention and asked.

“I watched the last broadcast… *Seonbaenim* [senior/respected colleague] came out wearing a white suit then.”

“Suit? Ah… You watched that 〈Brides’ Rebellion〉 episode!”

“Yes. I really wanted to tell you that I liked it so much then. Your action acting… I really enjoyed watching it.”

The cast members stirred noisily again at Dojae’s words.

“Oh, what is this!”

“What’s this atmosphere! Are you appealing to Yurim?”

“Dojae *gun* [Mr./Ms.]! You have to be careful. Yurim is not joking about this. She’s serious! She doesn’t let go once she bites!”

Dojae smiled quietly at those words without paying attention.

He watched 〈Passion Man〉 for research purposes before participating in the filming, and Lee Yurim’s performance in the last broadcast was quite impressive.

He was sincere when he said he thought she was *meosissge bwatda* [cool/impressive].

Thanks to that, the criticism towards Lee Yurim, saying, “What are you to be weighing the two of them?” disappeared.

Dojae appealed to be chosen by Lee Yurim, reversing the setting that Lee Yurim was unilaterally interested in male idols.

That was why Dojae raised his hand and praised Lee Yurim.

It was also because it was subtly uncomfortable for Lee Yurim to be teased alone, even if it was a joke.

‘It seems like it would be more fun in terms of entertainment if I did this.’

Dojae’s thoughts were right.

The regular members were even more excited when Dojae took the initiative.

They also sent cheers as if they were envious of Lee Yurim.

“I thought Dojae *ssi* [Mr./Ms.] was so *meositta* [cool/impressive] too. He’s so charismatic on stage too…”

Lee Yurim received Dojae’s praise in a shy tone.

Dojae smiled, saying thank you.

“Yurim’s face turned red!”

Han Minseok teased Lee Yurim, and Lee Yurim pretended to be even more embarrassed, saying, “Aigoo!”

“I’m a complete fan of MOST!”

Lee Yurim said as if driving a wedge, and Dojae smiled pleasantly.

Heungmin, who was holding a soccer ball in his arms next to him, chimed in.

“*Seonbaenim* [senior/respected colleague], I’m also MOST!”

Laughter erupted loudly here and there at Heungmin’s words.

“Euhaha!”

“That’s right! Min *gun* [Mr./Ms.] showed off his skills!”

Lee Yurim said she watched Heungmin’s skills well, feeling embarrassed, but it seemed clear that those words would be edited out.

Han Minseok smiled, invisibly raising his thumb towards Heungmin and Dojae.

He was quite nervous when he saw them in the parking lot, but he was doing a good job of getting content once he entered the broadcast, which was quite satisfactory as the main MC.

“Okay, then shall we move on to the next stage for today?”

Han Minseok made a comment to move on to the next stage as the situation was somewhat settled.

It seemed like enough content had been generated with the guest introductions.

Then, the director sitting in the middle of the staff began to explain the game.

“Today’s game is 〈War with Haters〉.”

“Oh…”

The cast members nodded and listened to the director’s words.

“First of all, there are 3 haters hidden among the 14 cast members. You have to search all the way from pension A to C to get hints, and find the haters based on the hints.”

“It’s like Mafia.”

The cast members nodded at Altari’s words.

The director continued.

“Every time you find two hints, a trial time opens and you can catch the haters. If you catch all the haters by the end of the game, the investigators win, and if you don’t catch all the haters, the haters succeed in their operation.”

“Then can’t the haters kill the investigators?!”

“What. Are you a hater, Jungmyeon *oppa* [older brother/male friend]? Why are you curious?”

Lee Yurim suspected Park Jungmyeon.

Park Jungmyeon was known as a ‘powerful person’ within 〈Passion Man〉.

Thanks to his background as an athlete, his strength and stamina were so good that he was absolutely advantageous in chase battles.

“No, I’m worried you’ll kill me!”

Park Jungmyeon frowned and retorted.

Even though they were still explaining the game rules, the regular members who were familiar with the game already seemed to be in the game.

Dojae and Heungmin also focused even more with shining eyes.

“The haters can now remove the investigators’ name tags to make the investigators disappear.”

“Oh… If someone is taking off a name tag, that could be a hater.”

Jung Panho muttered.

“Investigators and haters… Two members from the losing team are scheduled to receive a flour balloon penalty today.”

“Ugh. No way. I hate that flour thing so much…”

Altari burned with the will to win today.

“Okay, then let’s start looking for hints from now on.”

At the director’s words, the cast members started moving quickly.

***

The cast members were divided into groups to explore A, B, and C buildings.

From the opening to the guest introductions and talk.

It took about an hour before the full-scale filming began.

He felt like he knew what it meant to think about at least 8 hours once he started filming.

Dojae was heading towards building C, which he was assigned to, while thinking about that.

“Did you say Dojae *ssi* [Mr./Ms.]?”

Park Jungmyeon, who was walking with him, asked.

Dojae nodded, saying, “Yes.”

It wasn’t for nothing that he was a powerful person in 〈Passion Man〉.

Seeing him up close, his muscles were bulging, and he felt threatening just from his appearance.

“You’re not a hater, are you?”

And he definitely had an uninhibited personality.

Dojae was briefly flustered by Park Jungmyeon’s sudden question, but he calmly replied.

“Yes. I’m not.”

The camera that followed was capturing the two people’s conversation.

Park Jungmyeon stared intently at Dojae.

“Why is a young friend like this…”

Park Jungmyeon tilted his head after looking at Dojae for a while.

“Why is he so trustworthy? Even though he has silver hair and blue eyes, he seems calm…”

“Why does he have silver hair and blue eyes?”

Altari asked as if she was dumbfounded, and Park Jungmyeon replied.

“Then shouldn’t his style be a bit *nallari* [rebellious/flashy], shouldn’t he have a *nallari* [rebellious/flashy] vibe? Somehow… He looks like someone you really want to trust.”

“Aigoo, this *hyeong* [older brother/male friend] started again.”

Altari scolded Park Jungmyeon to get rid of the habit of playing games only with his gut feeling.

At the same time, she looked at Dojae and said.

“But I want to trust you a little too. Strangely.”

Dojae smiled and said, “Thank you for trusting me.”

“Is it because he’s handsome?”

“Well… He’s really handsome. It’s natural that he’s popular. Even if I had half of that… My life would have been different.”

Dojae smiled *singgeulsinggeul* [cheerfully/brightly] at Altari’s *obaseureoreoun* [exaggerated/over-the-top] praise and said.

“Thank you for the compliment too.”

“Aigoo, how many compliments has he heard! He doesn’t even *ppaejido* [deny/refuse] and says thank you right away!”

Park Jungmyeon also *piseukgeorimyeo* [chuckling/snickering] laughed at Altari’s exclamation.

The cameraman also felt like he was laughing.

While talking, the three arrived at building C.

“Clearly, 2 out of 3 are among us, and about 1 is among the guests… Who could it be.”

〈Passion Man〉 was already a long-running program with over 200 episodes.

Altari, who knew the number of production staff well, muttered and began to search for hints.

Park Jungmyeon took Dojae and went up to the second floor.

It was because he couldn’t trust Altari either, so he would only take the trustworthy Dojae.

“That’s absurd. *Hyeong* [older brother/male friend] could be a hater!”

“I’m not.”

“What. Is that all you say? I’m not either?!”

Dojae quietly raised the corners of his lips as he watched the two bickering.

At the same time, he put his hand in his pocket and felt a piece of paper.

It was a mission paper that read, ‘You are a hater.’