[Hello! We met the actors who appeared in the play 'Spring' with actor Seo Jun on Entertainment TV.]
"You did an interview. Isn't that a bit too fast, bro?"
Knock knock! Seo Jun, who was stamping a white paper, looked at the TV screen with a surprised expression.
Seo Jun's identity had only been revealed a fortnight ago, yet the recording had already been broadcast.
"It's a bit fast compared to the Wind Theater, but if it's because of the buzz, it's a bit late. They probably watched the VOD that came out a few days ago and decided who to interview."
Andaho, sitting beside him, pushed a new sheet of paper and took out the stamped one, placing it on the living room floor to dry the ink without smudging.
The living room was scattered with paintings of the Blue Dragon that Seo Jun had drawn himself and sheets of paper with his name signed on them.
This ink, made from sea slimes, is said to require a lot of good deeds to see. The superstition that it brings luck has become a reality.
The used ink brings unexpected luck.
Usage: Hold the ink bottle with both hands.
When he read the life of the [Sea Slime], he felt a bit uneasy. This was because the ink was made from the slime's sap.
The image of humans being squeezed like a wet towel flashed through his mind, making him shudder.
‘Lucky for me. If it required blood, well, I might not have been able to use it.’
Seo Jun pretended to wipe away cold sweat that wasn't there and moved his hand again. He hoped for good luck for the fans who received his signature and, despite the low-grade ability, tried his best to increase the activation probability, stamping each one carefully. It shouldn't be crooked.
After a few minutes, Seo Jun's hand, which had been moving skillfully, one time on the ink and one time on the paper, stopped.
Andaho looked at Seo Jun, who was staring at the TV. On the TV, an acting school appeared, which seemed to be the one So-yeong and Da-jin attended. He thought of the two who always complained about how hard the classes were.
On the wall of the stairs leading to the second floor, there were photos of the two with Seo Jun. The reporter was interviewing the school's principal, and soon So-yeong and Da-jin appeared on the screen.
"Hello, actors So-yeong and Da-jin."
The two smiled shyly at the reporter's words. It had been a fortnight since the play ended, and Seo Jun smiled brightly at the sight of the two, whom he hadn't seen in a while.
"A few days ago, the DVD and VOD of the play 'Spring' were released. The praise for all the actors was overwhelming. Some even suggested removing 'children' from 'children's play.' I also found it really enjoyable."
The two smiled widely and thanked the reporter for the praise. More people watched the VOD, which could be easily accessed via the TV at home with a remote control, compared to the DVD, which took time to be delivered.
Within 24 hours of the release, the number of downloads exceeded expectations, leaving both 'VideoTree,' which sold the VOD, and the Galaxy Center in awe.
Seo Jun and his family also received the DVD but bought the VOD. Watching it on the TV was definitely more convenient.
The VOD was titled [Children's Play 'Spring'], with a short edited preview available for free, and episodes 1 to 8 and the making-of film available for purchase.
Not only the play but also the making-of film recorded a high number of downloads.
"We didn't realize it when we were on stage. We performed without the pressure of doing well and really enjoyed it."
Da-jin's words made So-yeong nod repeatedly.
"When we watched our play from the audience's perspective, we thought, 'Did we really do that well?' We definitely remember acting there, and even remember the movements, but it looked much better and more impressive than we thought."
Seo Jun was so engrossed in their interview that he stopped moving his hand.
Andaho didn't rush him and watched the interview together. Seeing Da-jin excitedly talking and So-yeong calmly answering with a shy smile, he felt a lump in his throat.
Seo Jun picked up his phone.
"Da-jin-ssi! You're on TV now!"
-Oh! Did you see it?! No, it was today? Wait a moment!
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[Title: What happened in Episode 8 of the Blue Dragon?]
Was it only processed with CG?
No, it looks the same as other episodes when you watch it again, but I really thought it was alive when I first saw it.
Did I have eye problems from watching all episodes in a row? Or did the computer technology develop to make it look like it was only processed with CG when I first saw it?
-There's no such technology lol
-But it's really amazing. I also thought someone brought a real dragon the first time I saw it lol
-?? Is there such a thing? I didn't see it?
[Title: How about this? This is how Episode 8 felt.]
I drew it lol It really feels like the Blue Dragon's head is stuck in the Galaxy Center lol
(Drawing of a dragon with its head inside the Galaxy Center and its body and tail flying in the sky outside.)
-LOL
-Understood lol
-I edited it lol (Photo of the Galaxy Center with the dragon's body and tail edited in)
-Isn't this better than the darker one? (Photo where the dragon's body and tail look like faint clouds)
=The theater where 'Spring' was performed is on this side. It should be the opposite.
-Is this it? (Photo)
-LOL Someone uploaded this as a comic lol
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"Da-ho-ssi. Did you see this?"
Seo Jun held out his phone. Although he was in a car seat and couldn't reach the driver's seat, he met Andaho's eyes in the rearview mirror.
"What is it?"
"The 'Spring' comic!"
"Ah, I saw it. It was drawn cutely, right?"
"Right? Especially when the Blue Dragon tries to grant a wish and finds Spring, and its head breaks through the Galaxy Center's wall, isn't it cute? It even has a bump on its head."
"That was quite popular."
Today was Seo Jun's first fan meeting.
Seo Jun, sitting in the car seat, hummed a tune, read posts from fans who were excited about winning the fan meeting, and read posts from fans who had already arrived at the venue.
At one of these posts, Seo Jun's head snapped up.
"Bro! Some people are already here."
"Yeah? It's still a while before it starts..."
"Bro! Is the weather good today? At the fan meeting venue!"
"The weather is a bit cloudy elsewhere, but it seems fine at the fan meeting venue. It doesn't matter since it's indoors, but it would be bad if the weather was bad while waiting outside. It's good."
Seo Jun laughed, relieved that the weather was good.
Seo Jun's feet tapped nervously with excitement. Seeing Seo Jun's legs swinging, Andaho also smiled. He had heard from Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon that Seo Jun was so excited that he couldn't sleep at all.
"Didn't you go to bed late last night? How about taking a nap in the car?"
"I'm fine! I'm not sleepy at all!"
Seo Jun's eyes sparkled, all thanks to his ability.
As they approached the fan meeting venue, people wearing strange hats, clothes, and bags appeared. Seo Jun, pressing his nose against the tinted window, observed the people.
"Oh, that's Uncle Hee-sang's. That one too! It's exactly the same as mine!"
There was the goblin-shaped bag he took to the set during the exorcism, the monster doll attached to the bag he carried during the play, and the metal badge he wore on his hat. Seo Jun's heart raced.
"Are all these people my fans?"
"Yeah, they all seem to be heading to the fan meeting."
A fan couldn't take their eyes off the badge on the bag of the fan in front of them. Seo Jun frowned. It's hard to see?
After hesitating, the fan finally tapped the other fan's shoulder and gestured. They seemed to be asking where the badge was bought. The other fan didn't mind and smiled widely, apparently telling them where to buy it.
Seeing the fans chatting and heading to the fan meeting together, Seo Jun smiled brightly.
I don't know what kind of badge it is, but it's great that everyone is getting along so well!
Seo Jun's car, which had been driving steadily, stopped in the underground parking lot. Seo Eun-chan appeared in front of Seo Jun, who got out of the car with an excited face. Seo Jun smiled at Seo Eun-chan, who now looked quite good in a suit.
"Uncle!"
"Seo Jun is here! Let's go up!"
Seo Jun, Seo Eun-chan, and Andaho headed upstairs. Seo Eun-chan explained slowly. They saw staff members running around. When they met Seo Jun's eyes, they waved or nodded.
"After the fan meeting, when leaving the theater, we'll give the fans the signed sheets, DVDs, and gifts that Seo Jun prepared. We'll also provide snacks during the break."
"Okay!"
"Do you remember the schedule?"
Seo Jun nodded at Seo Eun-chan's question.
The three entered the prepared lounge. Water, drinks, snacks, and a soft chair were ready for Seo Jun to rest comfortably. Seo Eun-chan met Seo Jun's eyes and said,
"Seo Jun, if you get tired, let us know. You can take as many breaks as you need. Got it?"
"I'm fine! I'm super strong!"
"Still!"
Seo Eun-chan roughly ruffled Seo Jun's hair. Seo Jun laughed.
Knock knock
"Come in."
At Seo Eun-chan's words, someone opened the door and came in. Seo Jun smiled at the familiar face.
"So-yeong-ssi!"
"Hi! Seo Jun!"
"When showing the Blue Dragon, isn't actor So-yeong better than others? And the MC is..."