Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 214

#214.

“Love… is it?”

Do-jae pronounced the drama’s title.

That was the drama’s title.

“ You know? It was announced that it would be remade this time, and there was quite a buzz.”

was a drama that aired 15 years ago.

Immediately after its broadcast, it gained explosive popularity, and the main characters, who were unknown rookie actors at the time, became leading actors with national recognition. Now, they are all top actors.

‘I think I’ve heard about it vaguely…….’

It was a memory of Louis saying he wanted to see when it was remade.

There was no way Do-jae would have watched a Korean drama from 15 years ago.

It was also vague in ‘Kang Do-jae’s’ memory.

‘The Korean Empire?’

Do-jae blinked in surprise as he tried to recall the vague information in his memory.

The passing memories were full of words like ‘Korean Empire, constitutional monarchy, emperor, palace.’

These were things that were very familiar to Do-jae, and now a little nostalgic.

‘The palace in the drama looks a little different from where I used to live…….’

Do-jae, recalling his memories, said to Team Leader Jung Hee-young.

“It’s a drama from so long ago…. I don’t really know much about it, except that it was popular…….”

Team Leader Jung Hee-young looked a little puzzled, then nodded as if she understood.

“Ah, right. Come to think of it, you were too young at the time to remember it well, Do-jae. I actually loved this drama so much…. I don’t think there was anyone among the women my age who didn’t like it?”

“Was it that popular?”

“Of course. Roughly, the content starts with the premise of what if Korea were still a constitutional monarchy, and therefore the emperor lived in the palace?”

Do-jae’s eyes sparkled with interest.

The world that was only imagination here was the world where Do-jae lived.

Team Leader Jung Hee-young, thinking about what Do-jae was interested in, excitedly continued to speak.

Do-jae took another sip of the ion drink and listened attentively to Team Leader Jung Hee-young’s story.

“Here, the male lead is a prince, but he’s the third prince!”

“Ptooey! What?!”

Do-jae, who was drinking the drink, almost spat it on Team Leader Jung Hee-young’s face.

He quickly blocked it with his hand, barely preventing such a disaster…….

Team Leader Jung Hee-young was surprised by Do-jae’s surprised actions.

“……Uh.”

If other members had done that, they would have just asked why he was so surprised that he almost spat out the drink, but it was Do-jae.

He always seemed to have a dignified air in his actions, like a noble crane that seemed to be alive…….

It was a bit shocking that Do-jae almost spat out a drink in front of her.

However, seeing Do-jae rolling his big eyes in embarrassment at his actions, she chuckled.

Seeing this clumsy side of him, it seemed cute in its own way.

Team Leader Jung Hee-young had so much affection for the team MOST that she had planned, that it went beyond the heart of a fan.

“Are you okay? Here, a tissue. Wipe it with this. What are you so surprised about? It’s not like I’m telling you that Yena is Sunjeong’s daughter?”

“Pardon?”

“No, no.”

Do-jae calmly pressed the tissue to his mouth to wipe off the drink.

He was bothered by the frivolous behavior in front of others, but he couldn’t help it.

‘Of all things, it had to be the third prince…….’

Lee Do-jae, who had lived as the third prince of the Korean Empire for 20 years, had no choice but to be surprised.

“That…. Is it because he’s the third prince?”

When Do-jae asked about the next part, Team Leader Jung Hee-young smiled a little and continued.

“Yes, he’s the third prince, and the first prince dies of illness at a young age, and the second prince suddenly runs away to study abroad because he doesn’t want to inherit the throne.”

“What? That can’t……”

Do-jae was about to say firmly that it couldn’t be, but he closed his mouth.

‘This is a drama. It’s not reality.’

He needed to focus his mind.

Team Leader Jung Hee-young seemed to interpret it differently and said.

“Ah. This is old, so there are some childish and slightly unconvincing parts. But when I looked at the script, they’ve put it together a little better this time. Even this setting.”

“Yes…….”

“Anyway, that’s what happens when the third prince inherits the throne. The third prince was quite free, but suddenly becoming the crown prince, he has many restrictions, many constraints, and he wants to run away, but he can’t……. He has a strong sense of responsibility.”

“Ah, I see.”

“So he has to give up his dream.”

Do-jae nodded and then paused.

“In the meantime, he falls in love with a woman from an ordinary family…. He has a fixed marriage partner, so at first, he pushes her away because of his heavy responsibility, but later they get married! The male lead also becomes the emperor, and the female lead becomes the first commoner empress of the Korean Empire…. Oh my, look at me!”

Team Leader Jung Hee-young, who was explaining the plot up to the ending, stopped talking, covering her mouth.

When Do-jae looked at her questioningly, saying, “Yes?” Team Leader Jung Hee-young burst into laughter.

“No, I enjoyed it so much in the past…. I was so excited that I was telling you everything.”

“Ah, it’s good that you told me.”

“Anyway, now you know what it’s about, right?”

“Yes.”

“The detailed parts will be changed to fit the times, and the content that was lacking at the time will be supplemented, but the main plot seems to remain the same.”

After explaining that, Team Leader Jung Hee-young mentioned the ‘problem’ she had mentioned at the beginning again.

“The problem is, as I said before, it was such a popular drama, and expectations are high, so…….”

“You’re worried about being compared to the original, right?”

“That’s right. Especially since the casting of the male and female leads at the time was so good that it was almost called the casting of God.”

Do-jae could fully understand Team Leader Jung Hee-young’s concerns.

“It’s a good opportunity, but it’s also a burdensome opportunity.”

“That’s right.”

“Anyway, well, Do-jae, your opinion is the most important.”

“Hmm…….”

“If you look at the script and say you want to do it, I’ll set up a meeting.”

As far as Team Leader Jung Hee-young knew, there were two more actors who were being considered for the male lead and had received the script.

Originally, they would have gone in order, one by one, but since they were all rookie actors and of similar level, the meeting was likely to be in the form of an audition.

“Yes. I’ll look at it and tell you.”

“Yeah. It would be better if you tell me quickly if you want to do it. There’s competition, after all…….”

“I know what you mean.”

As Do-jae nodded, Team Leader Jung Hee-young said to make a good decision and wrapped things up.

“Tomorrow is the meeting with Justin Junior, right?”

“Yes. Periot said the final version is out.”

“Oh, yeah. I heard it from the music 담당 [in charge]. I’m so nervous. A song worked on with Justin Junior… I still can’t believe it.”

“I don’t really feel it because I recorded it separately.”

“That’s right. Anyway, I’ll prepare the promotional articles well. Good luck with tomorrow’s meeting!”

“Yes.”

After politely greeting, Do-jae left the conference room.

***

Back at the dorm, Do-jae first searched for the original on his computer.

Since it was a drama from over a decade ago, the picture quality was poor and there were some old-fashioned aspects, but it was fun enough to know why it was popular just by watching the first episode.

If it had been broadcast in the Korean Empire, it would have been just a romantic comedy, but it was broadcast in Korea, so it became a mix of ‘fantasy.’

It was content that Korean viewers would find more interesting and worth watching.

The acting of the actors, who were rookies at the time, was a bit clumsy, but that made it feel fresher and more exciting.

‘They look good together.’

Even Do-jae was a couple that looked good enough to support with a smile on his face at some point.

It seemed inevitable that they would be compared to the original protagonists.

By the time Do-jae had watched up to the second episode of the original drama, it was already dinner time.

“Hyung [older brother/male friend]! Aren’t you eating?”

Louis’ voice calling from outside the room was heard, but Do-jae was completely immersed in .

The ‘Korean Empire’ in was based on imagination and was different from the place where Do-jae actually lived, but there were still subtle similarities.

That’s why Do-jae couldn’t help but fall deeper into it.

“I’m not hungry yet. I’ll take care of it later.”

After saying that, Do-jae began to read the synopsis and the scripts for episodes 1 and 2 that he had received.

The overall content was not different from what Team Leader Jung Hee-young had explained.

It was similar to the original.

However, the content of the first episode, which started with the male lead, who was the third prince, suddenly rising to the position of crown prince, progressed faster than the original, erasing the weak setting and increasing interest.

And the most decisive difference was the female lead character.

In the original, there were frustrating parts because she was too dragged around, but the new female lead character was independent and had three-dimensionality in various aspects.

At the same time, it was good that she did not lose the loveliness and vivacity that the original female lead character had.

‘And the male lead character is…….’

Except for the detailed lines that reflected the times, it was almost identical to the original.

In fact, it wasn’t just similar to the original.

‘The third prince…. A setting where he wants to play the guitar and sing…….’

In the scene where he was in pain, preparing to give up his dream and inherit the throne, Do-jae sincerely shared the same feelings as the male lead.

Except for the setting of inheriting the throne…….

‘It’s almost like an autobiography?’

That was Do-jae’s impression after carefully reading to the last page of the episode 2 script.

At that time, Louis opened the door and came in.

“Hyung [older brother/male friend]! Are you still not hungry? We ate jokbal [pig’s feet]…. Uh uh uh?!”

Louis saw the script on the desk and shouted.

“Hyung [older brother/male friend]! Did this come to you? Could it be the main character? Are you going to do it?! You know you have to do it?!”

“That’s…….”

“Wow! Wow, that’s right. Hyung [older brother/male friend] should do it. Oh my gosh. If Do-jae His Highness doesn’t do it, who will?!”

Before Do-jae could explain, Louis, who was a drama fanatic, shouted excitedly.

At that sound, the other members came into the room one after another.

It was a work that he felt was at the level of an ‘autobiography.’

At the same time, he liked the ending that went in a different direction from his life in the Korean Empire.

When else would he be able to play the ‘prince role’ if not for this work?

The desire to do it was greater than the burden of the original.

So, he was originally going to say that he would appear, but…….

“Are you going to do it?!”

“What? Do-jae hyung [older brother/male friend] in ? Do-jae hyung [older brother/male friend] has to do it! Here’s our prince! No, is it the emperor?!”

He couldn’t say he wouldn’t do it because of the members’ fuss.

***

A few days later.

An office in Gangnam [affluent district in Seoul].

Do-jae had come to meet the production team of .

While preparing for the acting, Do-jae was more confident than ever.

He thought that there was no one who could understand the third prince, ‘Lee Yu-hoon,’ better than himself.

‘Was I too confident, unlike myself?’

However, the moment he received the first question from Director Cha Tae-han, who was in charge of directing the remake of .

Cracks began to form in Do-jae’s confidence.