Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 235

#235.

Unlike actors, who must be mindful of camera angles while trying not to be overly self-conscious, singers are constantly aware of numerous cameras, both on and off stage.

This holds true not only during performances but also in their daily lives.

Whether they’re on their way to work at the broadcasting station, heading to the airport, or simply waiting around, broadcasting stations and agency cameras are always rolling, and fans capture every moment of the members with various devices.

Therefore, the members are exceptionally skilled at noticing when a camera approaches, striking a pose, or making eye contact to show fans their best side, no matter where they are.

Among the members, Do-jae was particularly adept at spotting camera lenses.

He was even told that he seemed to sense the ‘aura’ of the camera lens.

A little while ago, Do-jae felt as if a lens was watching him from among the staff.

‘Strange.’

Of course, there were many cameras since it was a filming set, but they were all visible.

‘I felt this way during the outdoor shoot last time too…. I must be too sensitive.’

Do-jae thought, shaking off the uneasy feeling.

“Hmm…. I think that’s how we’ll do it.”

“Yes. I understand.”

It seemed that Director Cha Tae-hoon and Sung Joo-yeon had finished their conversation.

Director Cha Tae-hoon prepared for another shot.

Since it was a continuation of the previous scene, Do-jae and Sung Joo-yeon stood in their positions.

The scene they were currently filming depicted the male and female protagonists, who had a strained relationship on campus, unexpectedly encountering each other in the palace.

The male lead, Lee Yu-hoon, already harbored feelings for the female lead but was in the so-called ‘denial stage,’ and the female lead had some misunderstandings about the male lead.

“Hmm.”

Do-jae cleared his throat slightly and adjusted his voice.

Sung Joo-yeon, who faced him, had already transformed into the female lead, ‘Seol Chae-hee.’

Seol Chae-hee was a bright, confident, and seemingly naive college student, but she was more resolute than anyone else in important moments.

It was very different from Sung Joo-yeon’s actual personality, but Do-jae was once again impressed by how quickly she changed her demeanor.

‘Lee Yu-hoon and I have a lot in common…….’

Someday, he wanted to try a new role that was completely different from his personality.

Of course, the role of Lee Yu-hoon was also a big challenge for Do-jae, so he was going to focus on the present.

And.

“Go!”

At Director Cha Tae-hoon’s signal, the two began acting.

A secluded corner of the palace.

The two people encountered each other.

Many glances were exchanged in a short moment.

“Excuse me, Your Highness. I didn’t want to be here either.”

“Why are you here if you didn’t want to be?”

Do-jae asked, feigning indifference.

“Ha…. I knew you wouldn’t welcome me, but this is too much. Why else? Because I was selected as an intern. I didn’t even know I would be assigned here…. You’re not going to fire me, are you?! Please, just spare me that. You might be a prince in the palace, but you don’t know how hard it is to get a job these days!”

“…….”

“What’s with that look? That look that says you want to kick me out right now!”

Lee Yu-hoon lived a normal college life as the third prince.

Inside the campus, he was a student, not a prince, and he mingled with the students without revealing his identity.

However, this was the palace.

Moreover, the female lead, Seol Chae-hee, was an intern in one of the palace’s institutions.

“That’s a ‘you’re noisy’ look. If you don’t want to get fired, you should probably fix your tone.”

Do-jae pointed out Sung Joo-yeon’s tone in a languid manner, as if he was a little annoyed and not very interested.

Do-jae interpreted that Lee Yu-hoon wasn’t bothered by Seol Chae-hee’s tone because he was authoritarian, but because she would be in trouble if she didn’t follow the palace’s rules.

‘Because he has feelings for Seol Chae-hee…….’

Do-jae kept that in mind while acting.

Sung Joo-yeon made a visibly dejected face and mumbled in a subdued voice.

“Ah…. I’m sorry…….”

“It seems difficult for both of us to adapt, so ask to change your assignment.”

“Ah, there’s a way…. Then please adjust it somehow. Just don’t fire me!”

“…Okay.”

They were classmates who used the same campus until recently, but now they were in a strictly hierarchical relationship.

Sung Joo-yeon expressed Seol Chae-hee’s awkwardness with a bow that was neither a full bow nor a simple nod, and she quickly turned around. Do-jae watched Sung Joo-yeon leave with indifferent eyes.

Then, he smiled slightly, as if she was cute.

Anyone who saw Do-jae now would think he had the face of someone who didn’t even realize he was in love.

Even though it was a fleeting moment, the emotion was clearly conveyed, and it was enough to make anyone’s heart flutter.

“Cut! Good.”

Director Cha Tae-hoon called cut.

“That expression was good, Do-jae. Let’s get a close-up shot of Yu-hoon next.”

“Yes.”

At Do-jae’s reply, the filming staff moved busily.

Sung Joo-yeon returned to her position so that Do-jae could realistically perform the same acting.

Once again, the cue sign dropped, and Do-jae performed once more, bringing back the expression that Director Cha Tae-hoon had liked earlier.

The camera, which was close to Do-jae’s nose, vividly captured his gaze.

The corners of Director Cha Tae-hoon’s mouth went up as he monitored the camera.

Not to mention Sung Joo-yeon, Do-jae was showing more than expected every day.

“Cut! That was good this time too…. Let’s go one more time! Kim, can we try shooting with the camera a little to the side…….”

Filming continued like that.

It seemed that filming would end safely today as well.

***

“Let’s take a 20-minute break and shoot scene 24! It’s the last scene today, so everyone, please cheer up!”

Answers were heard here and there at the assistant director’s shout.

Today’s filming was focused on Do-jae and Sung Joo-yeon.

“Hyung [older brother or male friend]. You need to change your clothes. To the waiting room.”

At Woong’s words, who had been waiting, Do-jae nodded and quickened his pace.

Scene 24 was not a connecting scene with the previous scene, so Do-jae had to wear different clothes.

Sung Joo-yeon didn’t have a change of clothes, so she rested on a chair prepared behind the set and received touch-up makeup.

“You’re doing really well today too, Hyung. Who would think you’re the lead for the first time.”

Do-jae laughed lightly at Woong’s compliment.

When he thought about it, he had played ‘Kang Do-jae’ after being ‘Lee Do-jae,’ so it wasn’t his first time acting.

“You must be tired from waiting. Don’t stay out here and just go rest in the waiting room or the car.”

“Hyung. That’s dereliction of duty.”

“Huh?”

“Eh?”

Woong asked back with a blank face.

He was always hardworking, but he was just like Woong, who sometimes showed holes.

‘I think he wanted to say dereliction of duty…….’

Do-jae thought he should let Woong rest.

It was when Do-jae was about to continue speaking.

“Oh? Hello!”

A male staff member was seen closing the door and coming out of the room next to Do-jae’s waiting room.

Woong quickly greeted the man.

Jung Gil-joo had brainwashed Woong to greet any staff member, no matter who they were.

It seemed that he had threatened Woong that Do-jae would get cursed at if Woong didn’t greet them.

“Ah, yes.”

The male staff member, who was wearing a hat, replied briefly and hurriedly passed by the two.

He seemed to be avoiding them in a hurry because he was awkward.

Do-jae keenly observed his back.

“Who was that…….”

Woong muttered as he entered the waiting room.

“Lighting team.”

“Ah. Hyung, you’re so good at remembering people’s faces.”

Do-jae silently accepted the clothes that the stylists handed him.

The clothes he had to wear in scene 24 were a gray hoodie and jeans.

The setting was that he had changed into casual clothes to go to school.

‘A prince would never wear these clothes…. It’s quite interesting that the internal settings are so free in dramas.’

In the Korean Empire, the most comfortable clothes were neat, plain knits.

In the first place, he lived a separated life where he didn’t mix with ordinary imperial citizens to receive education or live, so there were quite a few differences from the life of a prince in the drama.

Do-jae thought and took off his shirt, putting his head into the hoodie.

Because he had lost weight for filming, his sleek abs were revealed.

Do-jae, who was wearing a hoodie, looked a little younger.

While the stylists were fixing his makeup, Do-jae seemed to be thinking for a moment before asking.

“The room next door. What kind of room is it?”

“Huh? That place?”

The stylist, who was reapplying his lip, tilted her head.

“It’s the lead actor’s waiting room. Why?”

When an actor goes into filming, the waiting time is long, so the actors’ managers and stylists often become close.

Do-jae’s staff had also become quite close to Sung Joo-yeon’s staff.

“Ah…….”

In an instant, Do-jae’s mind became complicated.

‘Why did the lighting team staff go into the lead senior’s [term of respect for someone with more experience] waiting room and come out…. In an empty waiting room…….’

He might have needed something.

Since the set was so complicated, the necessary item might have been in the waiting room.

However, it was not an easy thing to do in terms of probability.

And there was a scene that kept bothering Do-jae.

‘His overly stiff expression…. And the cell phone in his hand clearly…….’

He couldn’t see it properly, so he was confused as to whether he was watching a video or the camera was on.

That was very unsettling.

Also.

While filming for about a month, Do-jae had been given a strange gaze two or three times.

And each time, the lighting team staff from earlier was always among the staff.

“Hmm…….”

The news he had seen a while ago came to mind, and a small sigh flowed from Do-jae’s mouth.

He thought it was ridiculous, but there was no such thing as ridiculous in the world.

Whether it was good or bad.

“Why? Is something uncomfortable?”

“What’s wrong, Hyung?”

The stylist and Woong asked, reacting sensitively to Do-jae’s condition.

It was good to trust his gut, but hasty judgment was a no-no.

It was something that needed to be done carefully, so Do-jae was silent for a moment.

‘I hope it’s not…….’

However, it was also an issue that needed to be checked.

Do-jae lowered his voice and said to the stylist.

“Nuna [term of endearment for an older sister or female friend]. There’s something I want you to check.”

“Me? What is it?”

“It’s not certain yet…….”

Do-jae carefully continued speaking to the stylist.