Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 233

#233.

Several days later.

While resting in bed, Do-jae discovered an unexpected article on his phone and got up.

Top actor Park Seung-ho (31) has confirmed his romantic relationship.

Park Seung-ho, who solidified his position as a top star by hitting it big with the dramas and , and even achieving box office success with his movie , had his romance come to the surface at the end of last year.

Among Park Seung-ho’s fans, there was talk that he was ‘in a relationship’ because of a ring he wore during a variety show appearance.

Park Seung-ho continued to deny the relationship at promotional events, but after being spotted taking his lover home in front of her house on New Year’s Day, he finally posted a message on his fan cafe this afternoon titled ‘A Thankful and Apologetic Story.’

Park Seung-ho’s agency, Full Entertainment, also acknowledged the relationship and requested that there not be excessive interest as the other party is a non-celebrity…….

The article was about Park Seung-ho acknowledging his relationship.

After a newspaper released a photo of Park Seung-ho and his lover hugging in a parking lot on January 1st, a day when dating rumors always seem to surface, the internet was already in an uproar.

‘He had no choice but to admit it.’

Do-jae was still in touch with Park Seung-ho and they were doing well.

When Do-jae was cast in , he sought advice from Park Seung-ho, who spared no advice as if it were his own дело [matter/business].

Grateful for that, Do-jae even bought Park Seung-ho a meal on his day off.

‘He even mentioned someone he was briefly seeing that day…….’

It was because his girlfriend had called him.

Just by looking at him talking on the phone, you could tell how much he cherished his girlfriend.

So, the reason Do-jae jumped up at Park Seung-ho’s article wasn’t because he was surprised by the relationship.

‘It’s her!’

Park Seung-ho and his agency had requested that people refrain from excessive speculation about his girlfriend, as she was a non-celebrity, but neither Korean netizens nor reporters were the kind of people to accept such a request.

Photos from the personal SNS [Social Networking Service] account of the person presumed to be Park Seung-ho’s girlfriend had even been posted in articles.

And Do-jae was surprised by the woman in the photo.

‘Noona?’ [Term used by a younger male to address an older female he is close to, like an older sister]

It was the first ‘family’ member he had discovered besides his mother.

To see the face of the Second Princess of the Korean Empire in Park Seung-ho’s dating rumors…….

Do-jae was shocked and checked the photo in the article again.

It really was his second older sister.

‘This can’t be…….’

In the Korean Empire, Park Seung-ho was the princess’s fiancé.

And yet, their relationship had reached them even in Korea.

The reason he hadn’t even considered it was because ‘Kang Do-jae’ had no other siblings.

‘Is this even possible?’

Do-jae was well aware that the two worlds had changed drastically since the late Joseon period, so even the same person could live a different life in modern times.

It also seemed that there were many cases where people who should have been there were not.

But he didn’t know that one sibling could exist with different parents.

‘That’s really amazing. Does that mean Hyungnim [term used by a younger male to address an older male he is close to, like an older brother] could also exist?’

Reading the article more closely, A, who was said to be Park Seung-ho’s girlfriend, was a lawyer.

In the Korean Empire, Park Seung-ho was a lawyer, but here, Noona was a lawyer.

‘Well, she was always very scholarly. It was a waste for her to just live as a princess.’

Just as Do-jae dreamed of becoming a singer, perhaps Noona also had an unfulfilled dream.

The article didn’t say what her family was like, but the comments suggested that her parents were both wealthy, working for large corporations.

If that was the case, it was a relief.

Do-jae suddenly missed the Second Princess, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time.

They hadn’t had much interaction as adults, but…….

‘Was the last time I saw her at that uncomfortable dinner?’

He wanted to see her, but he couldn’t suddenly contact Park Seung-ho and ask him to introduce him to his girlfriend.

Besides, even if he did meet her, she would only be a being who looked like his sister, not Do-jae’s real sister.

‘If they get married, I might be able to see her then.’

Do-jae somehow found himself rooting for their marriage.

Do-jae, who had been looking at the photo on his phone, soon turned off the screen.

Seeing a familiar face had suddenly brought back longing.

‘Father, Mother…. If Hyungnim and Noona knew that I had become a singer good enough to receive the Grand Prize…….’

In the world where they were, it was impossible for Do-jae to become a singer in the first place.

There was no way he could be congratulated.

Just as the corners of Do-jae’s mouth were sadly drooping.

“Hyung, Hyung!”

“Do-jae!”

Louis and Gyu-sung came in through the door.

Do-jae tilted his head at their surprised faces.

Gyu-sung, who had finished preparing for the shoot, was scheduled to leave for Australia, on the other side of the world, tomorrow.

This was filmed overseas, not in Korea.

“Is there a problem with the schedule or something?”

“No. Not me…….”

Gyu-sung shook his head at Do-jae’s question.

Louis quickly asked.

“Hyung. Did you see the article?!”

“Huh? Seung-ho hyung’s article?”

“What? What are you talking about? The one I’m talking about is the one you’re in!”

Louis quickly held out his phone.

While Do-jae was absorbed in Park Seung-ho’s article, another article had been posted.

Do-jae’s face was on the phone that Louis held out.

Do-jae read the ridiculous headline and made a slightly embarrassed sound, “Ah.”

He had tried his best not to reveal that it was him when he made the donation, but he didn’t know how it had even been reported.

“Ah?! Hyung! When did you do something like this? For us to find out through an article! Let not your left hand know what your right hand is doing, but!”

“…Louis, isn’t that backwards?”

“Huh? What your right hand is doing! Do-jae hyung’s right hand donated 100 million won! We didn’t even know!”

Louis made a fuss and ‘praised’ Do-jae.

“He is too cool! Can’t you be a little less cool, hyung? Ha…. I followed hyung all the way to Kingdom, but I’m not ready to donate 100 million won yet…….”

Do-jae chuckled lightly.

Before his debut, Do-jae had financial difficulties due to his family situation, but after his debut, the situation changed a lot.

MOST was successful, and the income from various performances and advertising models was considerable, but in the case of Ki-joon and Do-jae, unlike the other members, a huge amount of music revenue came in.

In addition, Do-jae, who was quick to read social trends such as politics and the economy, even had the talent to manage the money he earned well.

Even without using illegal tricks, Do-jae’s bank account was steadily…. no, exponentially growing.

‘I couldn’t do this when I was in the Imperial Family, so I thought I’d try it once, but…….’

Do-jae had even succeeded in stock investment.

But no matter how much money he had, there was nowhere to spend it anyway.

Accommodation and meals were provided in the dorm, and he didn’t even buy one or two pieces of clothing a month.

He used to buy a few clothes when he was a trainee, but now, if he ‘certified’ the clothes that fans gave him as gifts every day, a year would pass.

It felt like he needed five bodies.

Louis and Gyu-sung shook their heads at Do-jae’s humility.

Do-jae was just being sincere.

Born into the Imperial Family, donation was not an option but a necessity for someone who had engraved the fact that ‘the love received must be returned’ in his body for the rest of his life.

“You did really well. You’re awesome. I’m so proud that you’re my friend.”

Do-jae scratched his forehead awkwardly at Gyu-sung’s words.

Still, he felt good that Gyu-sung said he was a ‘proud friend.’

‘To become a proud friend to someone…….’

It felt as valuable as receiving the Grand Prize.

“Hyung! Me too! Always! Proud of you! You know?”

Louis said with a wink.

Do-jae nodded and smiled.

At that time, Woo-cheol and Heung-min also burst into the room.

“Do-jae!”

“Hyung! You donated 100 million won?!”

The two of them also repeated the story that Louis and Gyu-sung had said, ‘How could you do such a big thing without us knowing, but I’m so proud of you.’

Do-jae gave an awkward smile.

Woo-cheol was in sync with Louis and praised Do-jae, saying that he was Do-jae hyung from the 1st verse to the 4th verse.

Today, Heung-min and Gyu-sung also showed a praise relay that was not inferior to their younger siblings.

Do-jae, who had been trapped in the members’ noisy praise prison for the first time in a while, forgot that he had felt lonely just a minute ago.

“Ki-joon hyung.”

Do-jae called out to Ki-joon, who was visible beyond the door.

He thought that Ki-joon would scold the members to stop.

However, Ki-joon, who was on the phone with someone, came into the room without even hanging up.

“You donated 100 million won?”

“…….”

Do-jae gave another awkward smile.

Ki-joon was also making money from music.

Ki-joon was in a state where he entrusted all the money management to his parents, but he was somehow ashamed that he had not even thought about donating.

Thinking that he was still a younger brother with many things to learn, Ki-joon muttered, “That’s amazing.”

“Hyung, did you see the article?”

When Louis asked, Ki-joon shook his head.

“He told me.”

When he switched to speakerphone mode, the noisy greetings of Kedo and the Big Boys members were heard.

-Do-jae! I heard you donated? You’re the best!

“Haha. Thank you.”

‘To be praised this much…….’

He was planning to donate continuously, but Do-jae thought he should move up the date.

The members said that they wanted to donate as much as they could and set out to find organizations they wanted to help.

***

There were also many posts on the Internet praising Do-jae.

Following the Grand Prize, Do-jae’s good deeds were also known, and a good atmosphere continued.

And the next day.

The members became busy again, each digesting their own schedules.

Do-jae also headed to the shop early in the morning.

In the meantime, the Internet became noisy with a completely different atmosphere than yesterday.

[Is It Love Again? Remake Imminent, Kang Do-jae Confirmed for Male Lead!]

The fact that Do-jae was cast as the male lead in was revealed.