LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 187
Chapter 187
After some laughter-filled remarks from the other cast members, telling him not to worry as he didn’t look like an old man yet, the scene continued.
As On Raon had hoped, the cut of him greeting each camera didn’t get cut out and was included well.
[“Please take care of me today.”]
– “Ah, why is he so cute, hahaha.”
– “It’s kind of like a puppy following the road view camera and showing its face.”
– “I wish everyone in the world knew how cute and gentle On Raon is. T_T”
– “But finding and greeting even the camera under the sofa is a bit intense, haha.”
– “He suddenly popped his face in, and he was so handsome I was startled, haha.”
– “Haha, the production team even gave him a ‘Well Done’ stamp for finding all the cameras in the dorm in such a short time, haha.”
– “Do idols need to be this good at finding cameras?”
– “I don’t think that’s what it means when they say idols are good at finding cameras…”
Meanwhile, on the screen, On Raon was announcing his plan to surprise Muk Hye-sung, who was still sleeping.
[“It’s 9:56 AM right now. I’ll wait until 10 AM, and if he’s not up by then, I’ll go wake him up myself.”]
[“Producer: Hye-sung usually sets an alarm for 10 AM these days.”]
[“Ah, then I’ll go at 9:58.”]
Of course, viewers were excited to see On Raon reveal a new side of Muk Hye-sung they had never seen before.
Soon it was 9:58, and On Raon headed to Muk Hye-sung’s room.
With a determined expression and heart-pounding background music, he moved as if he was on a life-or-death mission.
The panelists in the studio also added their excited comments.
[“Oh! He’s going, he’s going.”]
[“Hahaha! Raon looks really nervous right now.”]
[“What exactly is he planning to do to wake him up that has him shaking like that?”]
Then, Muk Hye-sung, still asleep, appeared on the screen.
As Muk Hye-sung’s face, with his eyes closed, was shown in a close-up, the caption “Flawless beauty from the morning” appeared as On Raon had suggested.
On Raon’s action of indicating where the caption should go made viewers chuckle.
After briefly admiring Muk Hye-sung’s appearance, On Raon just stood there in front of the bed for a while.
[“Ah, what to do! He’s still standing there.”]
[“He said he’d wake him up, but now he’s scared of the consequences.”]
[“Muk Hye-sung might just wake up on his own at this rate.”]
[“Or maybe he’s so scared of Muk Hye-sung that he’s hesitant about waking him up.”]
One cast member tried to make light of the situation, but Muk Hye-sung, who had experienced many of On Raon’s antics firsthand, just watched the video with a calm expression as if to say, “Let’s just watch the video.”
On the screen, On Raon suddenly seemed to gather his resolve, talking to himself with determination.
[“No, don’t be scared. You’re Damian Raon On.”]
“He’s scared.”
“He’s scared.”
“You’re scared.”
“Be quiet, all of you!”
Then, On Raon’s interview appeared.
[“On Raon: Actually, my real name is Damian Raon On. My real name feels about twice as strong as On Raon. I just wanted to gain some courage by myself… But it’s not like I talk to myself like this all the time.”]
The panelists showed their surprise.
[“Ah, Raon was a foreigner?”]
[“I thought he was just one of us since he speaks Korean so well.”]
Along with the caption “Suspected of being Korean every day, but a proud New Yorker,” clips of On Raon’s many funny Korean moments, like at Yeongdeungpo Times Square, played in succession.
At the end, On Raon was shown speaking fluent English to his international fans.
“Wow, isn’t there a fan among the production team? How do they know all this?”
“Seriously, it’s touching.”
The members watching the broadcast lightly joked about the existence of a production team fan due to the heartfelt editing.
Finally, on the screen, On Raon climbed onto Muk Hye-sung’s bed.
Following On Raon’s request, a small clip of him cleaning his feet in the bathroom beforehand was included in the corner of the screen.
Seeing this, a live comment appeared, “How is washing your feet and climbing onto the bed without socks considered American?”
His cautious movements around the sleeping Muk Hye-sung looked like a small animal nervously approaching a predator like a lion or a tiger.
The CG effects of animal ears and tails added by the production team made the situation even more humorous.
[“Ah, I can’t do it…”]
Muttering to himself in frustration, On Raon was caught on camera by the cameraman, who chuckled.
The panelists in the studio, watching with great interest, burst into laughter.
[“Hahaha!”]
[“Hahaha!”]
**Chapter 187**
**Genius Idol’s Strategy to Conquer, Chapter 187**
[“Oh no. He’s so cute.”]
On Raon, who had come down from the bed, explained to the silent cameraman.
[“This is a two-step retreat for a one-step advance. I know the reverse is correct, but what’s important is that we’re advancing…”]
[“What is this guy talking about?”]
[“There might be times in your life when you feel like you’re retreating, but don’t worry too much. We are all wonderful beings capable of taking one big step instead of two small ones.”]
[“I don’t quite get it, but he seems to have a bit of a clumsy streak.”]
– “Such a random pseudo-philosophical statement, haha.”
– “It’s definitely nonsense, but does it sound wise to anyone else, or is it just me?”
– “It’s a bit funny, but if you think about it, it’s actually a good saying, haha.”
– “Cameraman’s job must be so tough holding in laughter, haha.”
After the first attempt failed, On Raon steeled himself, boldly connected his phone to a Bluetooth speaker, and played Orca’s new song “Dream” at full volume.
[“Isn’t this Orca’s new song? It’s really good~”]
[“Wow, he dances really well.”]
The real-time reactions were mostly positive, praising the song and his dancing.
– “Can someone explain why On Raon is suddenly doing this?”
As if to answer that comment, Muk Hye-sung opened his eyes half-asleep.
[“What are you doing…?”]
[“Teacher, the director said that if you don’t dance with me for more than 30 seconds until the song ends, the mission will fail!”]
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[“Hurry! The song is almost over!”]
[“Wait, let me wash my face first…”]
[“Washing your face isn’t important right now! You’re handsome enough already. (snip) Are you really going to leave me dancing alone? I’m dying of embarrassment here.”]
– “On Raon really talks a lot and is all over the place, haha.”
– “He’s so natural at tricking people, haha.”
– “Wasn’t he the one trembling just a moment ago saying he couldn’t do it?”
– “On Raon: All or nothing.”
In the end, Muk Hye-sung had to dance along with On Raon.
Among the dances was a song from a recently debuted female idol group with a cute and adorable concept, causing the cast and viewers to burst into laughter.
– “Oh my gosh, hahaha, chuchuchu, haha.”
– “On Raon teaching Muk Hye-sung the choreography move by move is hilarious, haha.”
– “What should we do with these cute and adorable guys, haha.”
– “On Raon: A lively, energetic rookie idol who just debuted.”
– “Muk Hye-sung: Doesn’t know what he’s doing, but as a professional idol, matches every move.”
– “It’s funnier because they’re so good at it, haha.”
– “It’s kind of touching that they both know Orca and Chronicle’s choreography so well.”
– “Our kid always does this, but are the Eternal members okay right now, haha?”
– “Ugh… Muk Hye-sung is making everyone go crazy doing things he usually doesn’t.”
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[“Hye-sung, did you know Raon was lying back then or not?”]
[“Honestly, I was still half-asleep and didn’t realize it, but later, after some time passed, I thought, ‘Oh, he made that up.'”]
Afterward, Muk Hye-sung took his revenge on On Raon, who had regained his senses, with a fresh celery.
[“Dear Chronicle fans, if you want to conquer the impregnable fortress that is Teacher Muk, aim for an early time… Not too early, but still early, or right after he wakes up. You’ll get to see many new cute, clumsy, and slow moments.”]
[“…I’m in trouble.”]
Following Muk Hye-sung’s voice, On Raon’s solo interview appeared.
[“I watched the broadcast recently, and I saw that Teacher wakes up at 10 sharp, washes up immediately, and even takes care of breakfast. But him waking up before noon on a day without a schedule?”]
On the screen, On Raon theatrically tilted his head and continued.
[“In my opinion… that’s definitely for the cameras. Though I’ve only been in the industry for half a year, I wonder if it’s okay for me to say this to a senior celebrating his 20th debut anniversary…”]
[“Go ahead, we’ll protect your anonymity.”]
[“Really?”]
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With the caption, the screen went black for a moment, and then the interview resumed with On Raon turned around and his voice altered.
Everyone knew it was a futile attempt to hide his identity.
[“???: It seems like Senior Muk Hye-sung is faking it a bit on this show. I learned that today’s variety shows should be real.”]
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