In This Life, I Want an Oscar, Not a Husband - Chapter 48

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This life, I choose The Oscars over a husband.
Chapter 48

‘Wow, what a twist this turned out to be.’
“So the music video content was real. How could a family do something like that? It’s so tragic.”
How could a family do such a thing? Well, that’s the nature of it.
The cruelest people are always those closest to us.
Regardless, Dok-sa’s biggest problem right now was that the Purgatory marketing was completely dead because of the Ha Eun-rae situation.
‘Damn it!’
I was planning to drop some bait in the upcoming YouTube variety show, but now the general public will flock to it just to hear about Ha Eun-rae’s family drama without understanding the actual content.
The PD won’t miss this opportunity either—they’ll edit everything to focus on Ha Eun-rae.
And so the days passed with Shin Manager—no, Dok-sa—fuming with frustration.
Finally, the day came for the Purgatory YouTube variety show to air.
But when I opened YouTube with a beer in hand, the content flowed in a slightly different direction than expected.
I mean, it was heading where I thought it would, but somehow… differently?

【So while watching this person act out the ‘Yoon’ character, I asked them what they thought family meant. And you know what they said? “The person who has the weapon to hurt me the most. But the person I handed that weapon to.” That statement really….】

There was Ha Eun-rae, tears streaming down her face as expected, and Do Eun-hee, unexpectedly crying alongside her.
And there I was, off-screen, crying right along with them!

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[Hell, Heaven, Purgatory—I’d Go Anywhere │ Ep. 47 Do Eun-hee, Gwak Kyung-eun, Ha Eun-rae │ Nimalnaemal]

The Nimalnaemal video was released just days after filming wrapped.
The thumbnail featured the tear-stained faces of Do Eun-hee, Gwak Kyung-eun, and Ha Eun-rae, with text reading “The Hidden Side of Tough Unnie—A Tearful Spectacle.”
It was the kind of thumbnail that practically begged to be clicked.
Ha Eun-rae’s family situation was already massive news, and now a video featuring her? And Do Eun-hee crying alongside her?
Actor fans, drama enthusiasts, and even casual viewers looking for something to discuss all clicked on Nimalnaemal.
It was extraordinary from the very start.

【The production crew murmuring.】

The video begins with the chaotic atmosphere of the Film Set.
At the same time, a caption appeared on screen.

【Just before today’s shoot, the production team enters an emergency meeting. The reason is…】

Articles pouring in like a downpour.
Most of them were disparaging posts about Ha Eun-rae.
Then the youngest writer spoke with a dark expression.

【She says she’ll come. Do Eun-hee convinced her. Told her not to hide.】

And then MC Seol Min-ji enters awkwardly.
As she puts on her microphone, she exchanges a few words with the production staff.

【She’s coming?】
【Yes.】
【Okay, okay.】

Seol Min-ji nods, and a woman enters while sipping coffee.
It was Do Eun-hee.
Do Eun-hee greeted the production staff with a bright smile.

【Hello, hello. Oh, Min-ji. You’re even more beautiful in person.】

Do Eun-hee spoke to Seol Min-ji in her characteristic charismatic yet warm voice.
Seol Min-ji responded with a shy laugh.

【Thank you. I’ll do my best with today’s shoot.】

Then she spoke in a small voice.

【I heard Ha Eun-rae was convinced by you to come.】
【Huh? Oh, yes.】

Do Eun-hee wrinkled her nose as she adjusted her microphone.
The reaction of the fans watching was like this.

– What? This happened on the day of filming?
– Wow, it’s impressive that you appeared despite all that chaos, Eun-rae.
– Do Eun-hee must have heard everything. Look at her expression. I’m crazy about my junior love

Everyone was shocked, having assumed the filming date was after all public opinion had reversed.

【No one knew back then. That a tearful party would unfold afterward…】

With such a caption, not only Eun-rae, but Do Eun-hee and Gwak Kyung-eun, along with the production crew and Seol Min-ji, all appeared crying in a brief preview that flashed across the screen.
All viewers who already knew the twist in Eun-rae’s family situation could only roughly predict the circumstances and became even more curious about what came next!

– Crazy. Everyone is cryingㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
– This isn’t the time to talk about this, but Eun-rae crying is seriously refreshing.
└ I know this isn’t the time to talk about this either, but where is that outfit from? It’s so pretty.

And then the actual filming began.
Eun-rae appeared with an awkward smile and slightly puffy eyes.
In truth, because the sudden incident had prevented her from visiting the Shop, her eye makeup was incomplete, but the viewers who had no way of knowing this all thought the same thing.
‘She’s been crying.’
Even in such circumstances, the way Eun-rae cheerfully greeted everyone came across as endearing instead.

【Hello. I’m rookie actress Eun-rae!】

A brief introduction of Purgatory followed, along with character introductions.
Even those who had no interest in Purgatory had no choice but to hear about its contents given the flow of the show.
And finally, it was Eun-rae’s turn.
Eun-rae explained that her character ‘Yoon’ was someone wounded by family, and began confessing her own family circumstances.

– Man.. she really softened her words back then..
– Her family stole her money so she couldn’t go to college, right? They must be insane
– Did you see my wife, my kids, my friend, and Ha Eun-rae all showing up at CEO Heo Gyeong-hoe’s house? Damn it’s a joke ㅠㅠㅠ I heard it’s a new agency, what’s going on with actor care?
└ Isn’t it a bit concerning that the kids’ photos are circulating?
└ Only the kids’ backs are shown
└ But Heo Kyung-hoe seems to live in my neighborhood, so the agency head lives in that area too
└ Naru Stage isn’t just a small agency, it’s a tiny agency. Eun-rae went there out of loyalty, I’m sure.
Sister, may you only walk on a path of flowers from now on.
– See how her lips tremble. The fact that they’re making her tell this story herself means that bastard deserves to die.
– That friend is impressive too. From the CCTV footage, she was looking after Eun-rae right away.

Eun-rae shed tears as if she herself hadn’t anticipated this moment.
Gwak Kyung-eun’s eyes were also red as she pulled out tissues for the flustered actress.
The production crew sniffled along, and the atmosphere on the Film Set began to sink.

【I’m so sorry. I really didn’t mean for this to happen….】

Do Eun-hee spoke up on behalf of the embarrassed Eun-rae, whose face had flushed crimson.

【Actually, all the scenes we’re filming are intense. Especially the role Eun-rae plays—it’s an incredibly powerful villain character. In situations like this, actors can sometimes get too caught up in external elements, you know? And I don’t just mean costumes or makeup, but things like facial expressions and tone of voice. They can become overly focused on those aspects.】
【Oh, I see….】

Seol Min-ji nodded as she listened to Do Eun-hee’s explanation.

【But this friend—how do I even describe it? Her acting doesn’t feel hollow. Even though the dialogue is incredibly intense and unrealistic in a sense, she performs it so naturally. So while watching her portray the character Yoon, I asked her what family meant to her. And you know what she said? “The person who holds the weapon capable of wounding me most deeply. Yet it’s someone I handed that weapon to.” Those words really….】

With those words, tears came pouring down Do Eun-hee’s face.
Eventually, even Seol Min-ji burst into tears.
A caption appeared beneath this awkward, prolonged silence.

【The Film Set had become a sea of tears.】

Shots of people crying erupted from various corners, and simultaneously, Seol Min-ji, armed with tissues, began distributing them like a charitable worker.

【Anyone need tissues~? Selling tissues here~ Tissues~】

With the seasoned MC’s wit, laughter burst out from all around.
Especially when Seol Min-ji handed tissues to the imposing, rough-looking camera Director, even Eun-rae couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

【Director, you have to pay ten thousand won. Ten thousand.】

Those who saw Eun-rae laughing with tears still clinging to her eyes exploded with emotion.

– Sorry, but I’m joining the Ha Eun-rae Love Club starting today. I’m going to destroy anyone who bothers Eun-rae.
Eun-rae, please don’t cry…

Some people even shared their own family circumstances.

– I also grew up under parents with poor habits when I was young. People often say it, don’t they? Like parent, like child. How much those words hurt. So I made an effort to become someone diligent and kind, almost defiantly so. I got into a good company and worked hard, but a few days ago while having a drink, a junior colleague told me that I was the best adult he’d ever met. I came home and cried my heart out after hearing that. You don’t choose your parents, but you do choose your own life. Actress Ha Eun-rae, I honestly didn’t know about you until this controversy. But seeing how you overcame and triumphed through such hardship fills me with admiration. Wishing you continued success.

This video, which captured both tears and laughter, was released just hours before Purgatory went public.
It ultimately racked up ten million views.

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