The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol - Chapter 382

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382

[Title: Have you watched episodes 1 and 2 of Before the Moon Wanes?

Absolutely insane
The actor, director, and screenwriter—what a combination

They really went all out with Min Ji-heon’s good looks in the exorcism scene
This is definitely a sure investment
Kim Sook-hee… you are my god

└The beginning was lightly comical, but in the end, it made people cry at the end of the episode..ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Really fun.
└Honestly, I was worried it might be too niche, but after seeing Min Ji-heon’s acting, all my concerns vanished. Damn, he’s seriously incredible
└In a recent magazine interview, he said this was the most challenging role he’s ever played… now I understand why
└└It’s good that Min Ji-heon’s character has a gap ㅜㅜ I liked that he didn’t have a lot of emotional ups and downs, but his appearance was pure at first glance, but when I saw that he was merciless toward evildoers, I was even more entangled in it and it was so sexy ㅜㅜ]

Won Jae-uk, the character Min Ji-heon portrayed in Before the Moon Wanes, was endlessly innocent in some moments and ruthlessly harsh in others. This duality, born from such contrasts, delivered both tremendous entertainment and profound catharsis to viewers.

[The director and screenwriter are such a powerhouse duo that the final product turned out incredibly polished]

Amid all this, what captured public attention most was information about a cameo appearance scheduled for Before the Moon Wanes.

[Lee Jung-hoon PD
Finally! When rumors were circulating, I just ignored it as complete gossip, but seeing it for real, I screamed]

Seeking initial buzz and to generate hype, special appearances were featured in episodes 1 and 2.
Seo Ho-yoon was no exception.
Rookie Detective Kang Ju-hwan, through a minor incident, discovers that Won Jae-uk is an extraordinary person and follows him around like glue to unravel an unsolved case. Along the way, one of the locations they pass through is a funeral hall—the very scene where Seo Ho-yoon’s character, PD Lee Jung-hoon, appears.

【Why did you come to this place, anyway?】

As Kang Ju-hwan chased after him, chattering away, Won Jae-uk merely waved his hand dismissively. Leading the way, Won Jae-uk signed the guest book at the entrance and stepped inside.
Among the people in black suits filling the space with grief, there stood a solitary figure who seemed isolated and out of place. The armband on the left arm of the man staring endlessly at the floor marked him as the chief mourner.

【….】

At the sound of someone approaching, his head slowly lifted.
Simultaneously, bloodshot eyes—as if he hadn’t slept—came into focus. As light gradually seeped into pupils that had wandered through some distant past, a wave of exhaustion and fury surged up all at once.

【I’m not sure how to say this… My deepest condolences.】

Even as he listened to the mourner’s greeting, feeling consumed by his own emotions, he pulled his chin back and curved his lips. The flaking edges of his lips traced a smooth arc.

【Thank you for coming.】

His tone was far too flat.
Won Jae-uk, who had been watching him, turned his body and walked outside.

【The person you wanted to meet—is that the chief mourner over there?】
【…No, the one I’m trying to see is his uncle.】

Won Jae-uk answered while slowly brushing back his hair, then quickly shifted his gaze toward the entrance of the funeral hall as if sensing something.

【…If that person is his uncle… then isn’t he the one presiding over this funeral?】
【Yes.】

He then slightly raised the corners of his mouth and pointed somewhere with his index finger.

【But I think if we follow that person, we’ll find what we need.】

Following that direction, the man wearing the chief mourner’s armband—the one who had been their subject of observation until moments ago—was stepping outside.
Won Jae-uk brought his index finger to his lips in a gesture of silence, then carefully followed behind. Gradually quickening his pace, Won Jae-uk drew close to the man’s side and lightly tapped his shoulder. In that instant, a blue aura rippled through the empty air before vanishing. Instead, the man’s cold gaze fell upon Won Jae-uk.
Won Jae-uk offered an awkward smile and raised both hands in surrender.

【Ah… I’m sorry, I thought you were someone I knew.】

The man, whose eyes rolled upward as if irritation was rising, left with a sigh.
Kang Ju-hwan, who appeared belatedly, opened his mouth wide and made a fuss.

【Wow, look at that glare! See the goosebumps on those arms? He could seriously kill someone with that look~ But, what were you just doing?】
【I caught the uncle.】
【…What, what?!】

Kang Ju-hwan pressed for an explanation with a bewildered expression, but Won Jae-uk only offered a meaningful smile before the scene shifted. After that, a series of comedic scenes followed, and the episode ended with a preview of the next one.
That same day, after the drama ended,

No, why is Brother appearing here…? Would it be possible for you to act with Min Ji-heon again? Cameo compilation ♡ #Before the Moon Wanes

A video was uploaded to the official YouTube channel of “Before the Moon Wanes.”

[3:01 Is this person a rookie actor? But the acting is too good for that

└No, it’s Seo Ho-yoon
└└An idol?
└└Wow, seriously
└└Completely different from when he’s on stage normally, so I didn’t recognize him;;]

[Seo Ho-yoon’s acting is insane… Even if you add up all his screen time, it doesn’t seem like more than 5 minutes, but it’s so deeply imprinted on my brain

└According to the screenwriter, in the original script he was supposed to shed tears, but the director shot it and immediately approved it in one take
[Her eyes had already said it all]

[Honestly, it’s a waste for him to only be an idol]
[The best scene I’ve seen recently. I hope our PD Jung Hoon will do a proper drama or film again sometime]

In less than 48 hours after being released, the view count exceeded one million.
The delighted production crew then eagerly shared behind-the-scenes stories about Min Ji-heon and the cameo appearances.

[Title: Min Ji-heon and Seo Ho-yoon are close, and it’s actually true

Summary of newly released video:

1.
Min: Aren’t you cold wearing something so thin, Seo Ho-yoon?
Seo: If you say you’re cold, are you trying to give me that hand warmer?
Min: (confused expression) Huh?
Seo: (exasperated) Why did you even ask?

Both of them staring at each other weirdly lol

2.
Min: Want to grab some gamjatang after filming wraps?
Seo: I need to head back to the dormitory.
Min: That’s really disappointing…
Seo: Once food arrives, you’ll forget all about it anyway.
Min: Well, that’s true…

The surrounding staff burst into laughter.
After that, we exchanged brief comments that only we understood,
and when I heard that Min Ji-heon’s dog kept staring at the entrance because he missed Seo Ho-yoon, I was genuinely taken aback…

Man, the vibe at the filming set is great lol
└Min Ji-heon seems even more affectionate than usual
└└ㅇㅇㅋㅋㅋㅋ He seems to get along well with the other cameos, but the two of them smell like steamed fish and are always bickering…ㅠㅠ]

At that moment, not everyone was basking in happiness.

[Trash Drama]

The majority of The Dun’s fans were grinding their teeth at Dae Pa-sung and WH Entertainment. They already knew all about Seo Ho-yoon’s family circumstances from Shining Star Season 2.

[Trash production company
Trash screenwriter
Trash agency…]
[Seriously, are they insane? Did they really have to tell him to film something like that? The CEO should just get shot and die]
[I literally sobbed in my living room the moment Seo Ho-yoon appeared… My family was confused why I was crying when it wasn’t even that sad of a scene]
[Because his acting is so good, it hurts even more…]

And as if it were natural, posts mocking Noel’s opinion and attacking Seo Ho-yoon began to appear alongside them.

[Ugh, my poor baby, here comes the pity complex again
I guess Seo Ho-yoon was okay because he was okay. I’m not worried about the celebrities. How much money will he get paid for filming that? haha]
[Did Seo Ho-yoon run out of money? Why is he suddenly digging into his family issues again?]
[What was he thinking while filming? If he had any sense, he should’ve avoided something like this on his own… kind of scary]

The Dun’s fans, consumed by rage, would not hold back.

[I’ll call your address and go kill you]
[Cameos usually don’t get paid, you bastards acting like you know everything about the entertainment industry, pretending to have insight while wagging your fingers—you’ll get sued and all gather at the police station, just wait you fucking assholes]
[Your brain is completely fucked]

Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly hostile, WH Entertainment posted a legal action notice regarding artist rights infringement. Upon seeing it, the Noeul fans tried to calm themselves. Since WH Entertainment was well-known for being thorough in managing their artists despite lacking in fan communication, they had consistently pursued lawsuits against malicious comments swiftly and decisively.
The Dun’s fans, clinging to this as their only source of comfort, harbored just one wish for Seo Ho-yoon.

[Don’t suffer, Ho-yoon. Just see only good things…]

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[Quest Complete!
You have successfully achieved 1 million YouTube clip views within 2 weeks by appearing as a cameo in the Netflix luxury drama ‘Before the Moon Wanes’.
For your success, we are awarding you 10,000 points.]

I had safely completed the quest.
There was no problem up to that point.
But then,

‘Why is the atmosphere like this?’

After finishing the ‘Before the Moon Wanes’ schedule and returning, as the first episode aired was just around the corner, Jung Da-jun had been singing about how we should all watch the live broadcast together.
However, Kang Yi-chae had coldly rejected the suggestion, saying he was too busy working, which left the maknae thoroughly sulking with his mouth firmly shut.
Last night, he’d wrapped himself in his blanket alone and watched the rerun through an OTT platform app on his phone, and soon the sound of him sobbing uncontrollably began to echo through the room.

“What’s wrong? Why are you crying?”

My eyebrows furrowed deeply as I groggily sat up and lifted the maknae’s blanket. I was quite displeased at being forcibly awakened from sleep that had been heavy with exhaustion.

“Brother… *sniff*, I’m, I’m really sorry for whining like this… *wails*.”
“You making a racket right now is what’s really pissing me off.”

As I searched for earplugs, I watched Jung Da-jun squeezing out tears with snot dangling from his nose, tossed him a tissue, and lay back down on my bed.
The next morning, Jung Da-jun’s eyes had inevitably become macarons.

‘Damn, why give such a stupid penalty.’

It wasn’t a particularly significant scene, and it passed in the blink of an eye, so I hadn’t thought much of it.
It wasn’t even a role that demanded exceptional acting skills. I simply stood there—that was all.
Before heading to the morning schedule, we all sat down together for breakfast after a long time, yet for some reason, everyone’s chopstick work seemed rather off.

“Ah… try this too, Ho-yoon.”
“Okay.”

Even as I responded, he continued transferring side dishes to my bowl, watching how quickly I emptied it.
After observing him for a moment, I lifted a spoonful of soup to my lips when Kim Sung-hyun, who had been counting grains of rice, hesitantly opened his mouth.

“So, uh… we watched the drama yesterday….”
“….”
“…pfft.”

Jung Da-jun’s eyes immediately malfunctioned again, water dripping down his face.
With a spirit more exhausted than when I was working, I exhaled a deep breath.

“Let’s stop talking about that.”
“Okay, got it.”
“…Right.”

Everyone’s heads nodded in agreement.
Kim Sung-hyun, wearing a troubled expression, repeatedly pushed the plate of meat toward me.
Sung Ji-won, who had been observing the members, also turned on the television in an attempt to change the mood. Then, with awkward timing, “Before the Moon Wanes” was playing.

“Pffft.”

Jung Da-jun buried his face in his soup bowl as if to hide it.
Kang Yi-chae, whose shoulders trembled, acted as if he hadn’t seen anything, awkwardly pretending indifference, while the startled Sung Ji-won fumbled for the remote and quickly changed the channel.

“Oh, uh… this one seems more fun!”

This time, a preview for “Let’s Go on a School Trip!” appeared.

“Wow! What kind of trouble will unfold?”
“Hyung, that’s something we filmed….”

Watching those two bicker away, I couldn’t help but let out a sigh.
I rose from my chair and returned to my bedroom. The phone I’d tossed onto the nightstand was lighting up incessantly with messages and call notifications since early morning.
From Joo Woo-sung, from Lim Hyun-sung… they’d all reached out with remarkable consistency.
I touched the contact name at the very top—Seo Ho-jin.

[Younger Brother: You’re an idiot, hyung]

I replied telling him to study instead of wasting time sending useless messages, then scrolled through the rest of my contacts.
That’s when I spotted Lee Ji-hyun’s name and checked what she’d written.

[Lee Ji-hyun: Seo Ho-yoon, would you be interested in working part-time at the in-house cafe? ☺]

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