Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 234

#234.

-Huh, Do-jae is the Prince?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-I love it.

-Wasn’t it just a possibility? He’s really doing it.

-Kang Do-jae is the male lead?

-Doesn’t he have any acting experience?

-Ah, I was looking forward to itㅠ

-I like it. I think he’ll act well and he suits the role.

-His visuals are perfect, but I wonder about his acting.

-The original also used all rookies, so it seems like the remake is trying to capture that vibe.

-It’s better to cast an unknown rookie actor. But he’s too well-known. I don’t know what the merit is.

-What else could it be but a Korean Wave idol?

-These days, idols are often better at acting than rookie actors.

-Right, idols have more talent.

-Suddenly bashing actors so much.

-Most is really doing well.

-Kingdom effect is amazing. Grand Prize and male lead castingㅎㅎ

-Wow, a small agency that used to be treated like a nobody is hearing all this. Treat Most well.

-Saying it’s because of the agency is too much. It’s just because of his popularity.

-The buzz is guaranteed.

-Seeing Park Woo-cheol act, Kang Do-jae might do well too.

-Huh? They’re completely different members.

-Kang Do-jae is generally likable, but being the male lead of a highly anticipated drama without any acting experience is impressive.

-No one is more suitable for the Prince than Kang Do-jae.

-Acting… really?

-Actors must feel so disillusioned every time castings like this come out.

-Yeah, right.

-The production team must have had their reasons for casting him.

-I honestly hoped it would be Baek Woo-seok…

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-Oh, me too.

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-They should have cast Baek Woo-seok… such a shame.

-I wanted Baek Woo-seokㅜㅜ

-It’s already confirmed, isn’t it disrespectful to other actors?

-Am I the only one who likes it? Kang Do-jae as the Prince is already so cool and appealingㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋ

-I know Kang Do-jae is an all-rounder, but I don’t know if he’s male lead material.

-He’s handsome, but will he survive among actors?

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Laughing as I go.

-How can you criticize his face? Have some conscience.

-You were praising Kang Do-jae so much yesterday… the reaction is so cold.

-Doing a good deed is one thing, but this is another issue.

-Criticizing without even seeing his acting, pretending to be logicalㅋㅋ

-Seeing the reaction, I want to support him.

-Everyone’s so jealous. I hope he gives those commenters a taste of their own medicine with a great performanceㅋ

The drama production company and the agency, which had expected a positive reaction, were taken aback.

They had generated buzz as they wanted, but there were too many negative reactions.

They seemed even more embarrassed because the article was released when Do-jae’s image was at its peak.

“Do-jae, we’re almost at the filming location.”

And it happened to be the first day of filming.

These days, there’s a long gap between filming and broadcasting, so they don’t usually release confirmation articles until before filming.

Jeong Gil-ju glanced at Do-jae, who was sitting in the passenger seat, as he turned the steering wheel.

Having checked the internet reactions while at the salon, Jeong Gil-ju couldn’t help but be aware of Do-jae.

Although it was quickly reported and taken down, there were even comments attacking Do-jae’s past, saying, ‘How can a bullied loser be a prince?’

It seemed that he had gained as much envy and jealousy as he had gained honor and glory from winning the Grand Prize.

Of course, Do-jae was a member who had surprised Jeong Gil-ju and those around him by showing an unwavering mentality even when he had to reveal his flaws during the Yoomyungwoo scandal.

Still, he couldn’t help but be concerned.

Eating something bitter after only eating sweets makes it feel even more bitter.

“I’m okay.”

“Huh? Oh…. Are you okay?!”

Do-jae, who was considerate, quickly noticed Jeong Gil-ju’s gaze and said.

Jeong Gil-ju forced an awkward smile and asked back.

“Yes. I expected this kind of reaction to some extent…….”

“Really? I thought everyone would like it…. His image is good, and most people are favorable to him.”

Do-jae smiled lightly and shook his head.

It wasn’t about whether people liked him or not.

It was natural for concerns to arise since Do-jae, who had no acting experience, was cast as the male lead in a highly anticipated drama for his first project.

It would be a disaster if the drama was already airing and this was the reaction, but his acting hadn’t even been revealed yet.

‘Concerns should end as concerns.’

Do-jae had been preparing thoroughly, attending private script readings and receiving acting lessons even while preparing for the awards ceremony.

He was confident in his acting, so he didn’t pay much attention to the current reactions.

He couldn’t help but be bothered by the comparisons to Baek Woo-seok, thinking that Baek Woo-seok would have also done well in the role…

This was also a problem that Do-jae had to overcome.

Do-jae’s goal was to hear people say, ‘I can’t imagine anyone other than Kang Do-jae playing Lee Yu-hoon.’

So that the original wouldn’t be remembered, and the other actors who were considered wouldn’t be remembered either.

‘I just have to do well.’

Do-jae thought and said to Jeong Gil-ju.

“Right now…. It’s okay because the fans like it.”

Doing well in the future was another matter.

What was important now, in Do-jae’s opinion, was the fans’ reaction.

How they would view his choice.

Of course, the fans’ reaction was, naturally, close to a celebration.

In fact, among Do-jae’s fans, there had been complaints that Woo-cheol was appearing in a web drama and then a supporting role in a drama, but there was no news about Do-jae.

Do-jae had never said he would act, but everyone had been waiting for the day Do-jae would debut as an actor.

It was also the path that ‘visual members’ of idols usually took these days, and the fans knew that Do-jae had received several casting offers.

So, to have his actor debut as the main character, whom could ask for more?

Moreover, it was .

There could be no better work and role for the nickname ‘Do-jae Your Highness’.

The fans were already planning coffee truck support and waiting for the Blu-ray to be released.

“Right. Your fans really like it. They’re making a fuss about wanting to see you act.”

Do-jae smiled lightly at Jeong Gil-ju’s words.

Do-jae got out of the car and greeted the staff, who welcomed him warmly.

Do-jae politely greeted the field staff he was meeting for the first time.

As it was the first day of filming, Jeong Gil-ju also greeted them and asked them to take good care of Do-jae.

Some of the staff who hadn’t seen Do-jae’s acting at the reading greeted Do-jae with a mixture of worry and anticipation.

Because Do-jae was playing ‘Lee Yu-hoon’, who could be said to hold the fate of the drama in his hands.

Fortunately, the staff who had gone to the reading all said, ‘There’s nothing to worry about.’

Everyone hoped their words were true.

“Hello, Director.”

Do-jae also greeted Director Cha Tae-hoon, who was on one side.

Director Cha Tae-hoon, who had been looking at the script and pondering something, raised his head.

“Oh. Yu-hoon, you’re here early.”

Director Cha Tae-hoon’s expression was bright as he looked at Do-jae.

“It’s my first time on a drama set, so I thought I should get used to it.”

“Good. It’ll be different from practice, there will be many eyes watching, but don’t be too nervous. And don’t pay attention to what people say.”

Do-jae nodded at Director Cha Tae-hoon, who seemed to be referring to the reactions to today’s casting article.

“I should just focus on acting.”

Director Cha Tae-hoon, whose trust in Do-jae had increased to an incomparable level after meeting Do-jae several times, smiled pleasantly.

“Yes, you should.”

“Then I’ll go change my clothes.”

After greeting him, Do-jae changed his clothes in the van.

***

The costume specially made for the drama was the imperial uniform.

It was quite similar to the clothes worn in the Korean Empire.

‘I felt it during the fitting, but…. It feels strange.’

It was strange to be wearing the clothes of the Korean Empire in Korea.

“Wow! It really suits you!”

“Amazing.”

“Director Cha told us we can just call Do-jae Yu-hoon. This is why.”

Exclamations erupted from here and there as they watched Do-jae, who had come back to where the staff were after finishing all the settings.

At first glance, it felt like the clothes he was wearing now were Do-jae’s real clothes, not the ones he had been wearing before.

The sharply tailored black top and the neatly falling white bottoms were harmonious without being flashy.

It also went well with the traditional yet splendid set, which was built to fit the concept of ‘the imperial family existing in the 21st century’.

With his hair neatly swept back, his already striking features looked even more striking.

Do-jae smiled as if responding to the praise.

“All the other costumes suit you well too. The dragon robe looks like it’s your own clothes?”

The eyes of the others sparkled at the words of the costume team staff, who seemed to be feeling proud.

They reacted as if they wanted to see it soon.

The atmosphere on set perked up just because Do-jae had changed his clothes and come out.

Director Cha Tae-hoon, who had finished preparing for filming, stood in his place with a satisfied look.

“Okay. Let’s do our best starting today.”

“Yes, Director.”

“Yes!”

“Yes!!!”

Do-jae and the main staff answered energetically.

Do-jae walked to the center of the set according to the assistant director’s instructions.

Do-jae’s first scene was running to his brother’s room after hearing the news that the second prince had disappeared.

The chemistry with the middle-aged actor playing the role of ‘Eunuch Yoon’ was important.

Do-jae clenched his fist tightly as he greeted the middle-aged actor who was slowly entering the set once again.

‘It’s starting.’

Now, it was the real thing.

***

Yu-hoon, suppressing the momentary surprise and embarrassment, in a cold tone-

“Why are you here?”

“Cut, okay!”

The okay sign came from Director Cha Tae-hoon right away.

Do-jae immediately relaxed his expression and looked at Director Cha Tae-hoon.

Director Cha Tae-hoon was feeling nothing but satisfaction with Do-jae, who had captured all the emotions written in the script in his eyes.

It had been a month since filming began.

From simply walking down the hallway to small, everyday acting.

Even riding a horse and shooting a bow, Do-jae was perfectly performing, satisfying and surprising Director Cha Tae-hoon and all the actors and staff.

Everyone asked when he had prepared all this, since they must have been busy, but Do-jae had nothing to say.

‘Should I say I’ve been preparing my whole life…….’

No one could play the life in the palace better than Do-jae.

But that wasn’t all.

Do-jae showed excellent acting skills not only in comedy scenes but also in emotional scenes.

It was thanks to his natural talent and the fact that he had read the script hundreds of times and completely immersed himself in the play.

Here on set, Do-jae was not Kang Do-jae or Lee Do-jae, but ‘Lee Yu-hoon’.

“You were good at the reading too…. Are you a natural on set? Your skills are improving.”

“Is that so?”

Do-jae seriously asked back at Sung Joo-yeon’s compliment.

She was playing the female lead.

“I don’t say empty words.”

“Thank you, senior.”

Sung Joo-yeon had been praised for her acting skills since she was a child actor.

She was much more senior to Do-jae in terms of acting experience, and she was also a year older, so Sung Joo-yeon was a great help to Do-jae.

‘She seems to have a difficult personality to approach…….’

Even though they were supposed to be the closest in the play, the two had maintained an excessively formal relationship for nearly a month.

It was because Sung Joo-yeon didn’t give her side easily, and Do-jae was considerate of Sung Joo-yeon’s personality.

‘She’s just not being unnecessarily kind.’

She didn’t spare advice or help if she thought it was necessary.

Do-jae didn’t feel any great discomfort.

Rather, he felt that there was much to learn from Sung Joo-yeon.

“Then let’s go straight to the next line.”

“Director. Just a moment.”

Before going into the shoot, Sung Joo-yeon briefly confirmed something with Director Cha Tae-hoon.

It seemed that she was reconfirming the tone of her lines since Sung Joo-yeon had quite a few lines from the next cut.

Do-jae also recalled his lines once more and did image training in his head.

It was then.

Suddenly, Do-jae looked towards the staff gathered with a strange feeling.