“The article has been taken down, but the situation is not good.”
Moo Jin said, furrowing his brow. The drama was about to premiere, and Kang Hyun’s scandal had created a somber atmosphere at the shooting site.
No matter how much of a top star Kang Hyun was, an article about him having another woman even after announcing his marriage could only be fatal.
There had been numerous scandals, big and small, but because he had been unmarried at the time, he was able to get through them.
However, this scandal was particularly damaging to Kang Hyun, who had many female fans, and there were even signs of a boycott of the drama. The situation was quite serious.
“Release an article saying we’re married.”
Kang Hyun, who had been silent, finally spoke.
“We’ll take some heat, but it’s the best we can do right now.”
In such a situation, a direct approach was best. Of course, hiding the marriage would cause another problem, but it would be better than a man about to get married taking his lover to an overseas shoot.
“I apologize. It’s my fault for suggesting we delay the marriage announcement.”
Moo Jin said, bowing his head.
He had suggested delaying the announcement as he thought it would distract the viewers if the male lead announced his marriage before the drama premiered. But the situation was worse, just as Kang Hyun had said.
“It’s not Director Im’s fault.”
The final decision had been his.
“But still……”
“That’s enough, contact President Joo.”
President Joo was a man assigned by Cha Min Suk to keep an eye on Kang Hyun.
However, seeing his exceptional skills, Kang Hyun made him his own man and used him to keep a close eye on Cha Min Suk.
“Tell him to find out everything, even the smallest thing, about the journalist who first released that article.”
In this industry, it was an unwritten rule to at least verify the facts with the person involved before releasing an article with such an impact about an actor, especially when a drama was about to air.
Releasing the article without going through such a process was akin to a declaration of war. Particularly, doing such a thing to Kang Hyun was something you couldn’t even consider unless you were particularly brave.
“Yes.”
“Find out who provided the information.”
Cha So Yi seemed to be the most likely suspect, but he felt the need to confirm further.
“Yes.”
“Notify Representative Seo before releasing the article. However, continue to keep Seo Yoon’s involvement a secret. No, I’ll call him later.”
“Wouldn’t it be more certain if Madame personally steps forward?”
Moo Jin thought it would be cleanest for Yoon to personally clarify things. This was because even if the majority would believe it, a few might nitpick.
“People who won’t believe even after doing this can just continue living like that.”
Kang Hyun wanted to allow Yoon, who desired a quiet life, to live as quietly as possible. The journalists might find out eventually, but he wanted to protect her until then.
Knock, knock!
“Shooting preparation is complete.”
Kang Hyun, who slowly rose from the sofa, went outside the waiting room, his eyes, sharp as a predator hunting its prey.
Today’s shooting involved a scene in which So Yi, the closest person to Kang Hyun in the drama, gets injured due to an intruder’s attack, and Kang Hyun carries her out. The misunderstanding begins when Shin Young Joo sees this scene.
“You just need to carry Ms. So Yi and head towards that exit.”
After a few rehearsals to calculate the path and camera angles, they immediately began shooting.
So Yi was tense the entire time after Kang Hyun entered the filming site. Furthermore, she couldn’t even look at him properly, causing several takes to fail.
“Why are you like this today?”
The director, unable to bear it any longer, finally shouted.
‘Ah, this is really unbearable. Does he think he is a star director? What’s with the attitude!’
So Yi, who was grumbling inwardly, bowed her head to the director on the outside and hesitantly apologized to Kang Hyun as well.
“I’m sorry.”
However, Kang Hyun, who would usually be frowning, simply stared blankly, saying nothing.
So Yi was puzzled as she hadn’t seen any signs of anger from Kang Hyun, which she expected.
‘Is he just letting it pass?’
While feeling doubtful, she continued to glance at Kang Hyun. He didn’t seem to be much different from usual.
‘He saw this coming. It’s no big deal. Whatever!’
Since Kang Hyun was silent, she gradually relaxed. And then the filming started again.
She was tense, expecting him to act carelessly, but surprisingly, Kang Hyun was gentler when he picked her up and put her down than before.
Not only So Yi but also the other actors saw Kang Hyun’s behavior for the first time, and they even joked about the good atmosphere.
Then, even the director, who had been angry, praised the chemistry between the two, causing So Yi’s anxiety to rise again.
‘What’s this? Did he develop feelings for me in the meantime?’
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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