LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 230
Chapter 230
The main poster for “Killing Horn” was released in two versions.
When the first poster was unveiled, everyone thought:
‘It’s just a typical action movie.’
It showed Yeon-jae in battle gear with white hair, holding a gun. He was smiling brightly, and his black eyes were full of life. The background was filled with vintage stickers of guns, grenades, and the like. The first poster had a playful vibe that made people look forward to the ‘image’ it conveyed.
However, when the second poster was released, people were left speechless.
‘…….’
Everyone stared blankly at the poster.
In the poster, Yeon-jae was sitting alone in an empty corner. His entire body, including his white hair, was drenched in blood. His expression was nearly emotionless, making him look almost inhuman. His face was covered in some liquid—tears or blood, it was hard to tell—but ironically, he looked desolate and fragile, as if he could shatter at any moment.
The response was explosive.
―Wow, did you see the poster? Yeon-jae’s expression is insaneㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s crazy.
―When is “Killing Horn” coming out? Why isn’t it out yet?
└The release date got pushed back. It’s two weeks away.
―Come to think of it, isn’t this Yeon-jae’s first action role? Did they use a stunt double?
―Is there a hidden clue in the poster? Let’s try to guess the story of “Killing Horn.”
Except for the fact that it was a sci-fi action drama, nothing was known about “Killing Horn,” which made people even more confused. The two main posters were so contrasting that predicting the plot was difficult. Some netizens speculated that Yeon-jae might be challenging himself with another dual role, like in “Twins.”
Then, the much-anticipated official trailer was released.
―No, after watching the trailer, I’m even more confused.
―From the trailer, it looks like a typical action film, but the second poster is really bothering me.
―Hey… am I the only one shocked that Jung-hyun isn’t playing his father? I really thought they’d finally play father and son….
└ㅋㅋㅋBut it seems they get along well since Yeon-jae shouts “Hyung!” and runs to him. His smile is so cute.
└The comment above is spot on. When he smiles so innocently, my heart melted ㅠㅠ Seriously, how could they cover that smiling kid in blood? The producers must be psychopaths.
―The thought of the playful character from the first poster turning into the desolate figure in the second poster makes me want to cryㅠㅠ Of course, it’s tears of excitement ㅠㅠ
The trailer seemed to deny the existence of the second poster with its constant brightness. It showed Yeon-jae laughing mischievously while firing shots, shouting “Hyung!” and running towards Jung-hyun, and flashy action scenes like trucks flipping over. Yeon-jae’s action scenes, where he single-handedly fought numerous people, didn’t seem bad at all. The 1-minute and 30-second trailer ended with Yeon-jae smirking and snapping his fingers. The trailer concluded with the sound of his fingers snapping, *tick*.
As the trailer ended, Kwon In-ah, the president of Yeon-jae’s fan club, who had just watched it for the 3,245,762nd time, screamed.
“Damn it, when is this coming out!!!!!!!!!”
“Ugh, not again.”
Her younger brother clicked his tongue in a familiar manner.
“Hey. I need to use the computer. Move.”
“Do you even understand the gravity of this situation? You saw the trailer and now you’re asking me to move?”
“Oh, it’s my computer. Get out. Hurry.”
When her brother complained, Kwon In-ah sighed.
She spat out three words.
“My desk. Wallet. Fifty thousand won.”
“Yes, ma’am. Feel free to use it, madam. I’ll be leaving.”
Her brother walked out of the room in a hurry.
Finally alone, Kwon In-ah replayed the “Killing Horn” trailer once again.
The trailer was full of entertaining BGM and fast-paced action scenes. Of course, it was great. It made her happy.
Seeing Yeon-jae with white hair was already a joy, but to see him doing action scenes was even better.
The problem was that something felt off.
‘If it weren’t for that poster, I could just enjoy it….’
The impact of the second poster was too overwhelming. Kwon In-ah reluctantly opened the second poster again.
“Agh, my poor baby….”
Seeing Yeon-jae, who smiled so innocently in the trailer, with such an expression on the poster was heartbreaking. Why was he covered in blood? Why was he making such a face? What was the story? Couldn’t the producers give a rough idea of the plot, you bastards!
Unfortunately, there was no one to soothe her escalating anger.
But there were plenty of people to share her agony with.
Thus, posts expressing their pain over Yeon-jae’s second poster kept flooding Yeon-jae’s fan cafe.
* * *
On the day of the “Killing Horn” production press conference.
The conference room was packed with reporters.
“Damn it, seems like every reporter in the country is here. I’m going to suffocate.”
“There’s nothing to write about these days. If even I’m here, imagine how desperate everyone else must be.”
The room was so crowded that there was hardly any room to stand.
“I heard neither Jung-hyun nor Yeon-jae are doing variety shows?”
“As if Woo-yeon Entertainment would allow that.”
“Man, doesn’t Jung-hyun date anyone? I followed him around all last week and got nothing.”
“Well, at least we won’t run out of stories once ‘Killing Horn’ comes out. I’ll settle for that.”
The journalists’ grumbling ceased as the lead actors made their entrance.
Professional photographers quickly began snapping pictures.
“Yeon-jae, over here, please!”
Among them, the reactions to Yeon-jae were the most enthusiastic.
Since the offline events for “February 3rd” had not been held, it had been quite a while since he appeared in public.
Even after the initial excitement settled, the barrage of questions directed at him did not.
“It’s your first action role. Did you undergo any special training? How much of the action scenes used stunt doubles?”
Yeon-jae slowly took the microphone in response to the reporter’s question.
“Like the other lead actors, I attended action school before filming. As for the use of doubles… I filmed all the action scenes myself.”
“Did you mean you did the scenes without a stuntman?”
“No, to prevent accidents, professional stuntmen were present for all the shoots. While we did film the stuntmen’s scenes as a precaution, I heard that only my performances were used in the final edits.”
The PD confirmed Yeon-jae’s statement, taking the microphone.
“Yeon-jae was surprisingly good at physical acting. I even heard the action school director wanted to recruit him for stunt training, but I refused to let them take our precious actor.”
Laughter filled the room at the PD’s playful comment.
The journalists laughed along while furiously typing away.
―[Photo] Yeon-jae: ‘First action role, easier than expected.’
―Revealed: Why Yeon-jae didn’t need a stunt double for ‘Killing Horn.’
-[Summary] Jung-hyun ☓ Yeon-jae, an action duo capturing hearts.
Journalists were churning out articles in real-time from just one answer.
Unaware of Yeon-jae’s keen gaze on their swift typing, another reporter posed a question.
“Very little of the storyline has been revealed. Is that intentional?”
“Yes, we want viewers to enjoy the drama without any spoilers,” the PD replied confidently.
“Whatever story you expect, I assure you it will be more shocking. The writer has crafted a script that makes it impossible to stop watching midway.”
“That’s true. We often wondered, ‘How did the writer come up with this plot?’ while reading the script,” Jung-hyun added, prompting even faster typing from the journalists.
The writer quickly waved their hands.
“No, I was actually inspired a lot by watching the actors during filming. They brought my script to life beyond my expectations.”
The atmosphere was extremely congenial.
Just as the predictable flow was starting to get dull, the writer unintentionally dropped a bombshell.
“Yeon-jae ad-libbed at one point, and it was so much better than the original script that we changed the scene.”
“What?”
The journalists’ eyes widened.
“Did Yeon-jae’s ad-lib change the storyline?”
“It’s rumored Yeon-jae wrote the script for ‘February 3rd’ himself. Is this related?”
“Do you plan to continue as a screenwriter? Yeon-jae, could you comment?”
“Whoa, everyone calm down. We’ll take questions one at a time,” the host hurriedly intervened.
Startled by the sudden uproar, Yeon-jae glanced around with his mouth slightly open.
Though he quickly regained his composure, the fans watching live were quick to capture the moment.
―Look at Bambi’s face when the reporters went wildㅋㅋㅋ So cute ㅠㅠ
―Doesn’t he look like a squirrel? I knew it when he was hoarding snacks at the NADE fan meet. We should officially dub him as our mascot squirrel. What do you think?
└Not interested;; Bambi is forever Bambi.
―The youngest member of NADE said he looked like a hedgehog, but I think squirrel fits better.
└No mentioning other celebrities.
The writer added fuel to the fire.
“The original story was so intense that we were considering a lead in his 20s. When the PD suggested Yeon-jae, I was skeptical.”
The writer continued, praising Yeon-jae’s performance.
“If it weren’t for Yeon-jae, ‘Killing Horn’ wouldn’t have come to life.”
At the writer’s confident statement, Yeon-jae made a slightly embarrassed expression.
“Yeon-jae, could you say a few words?”
“I think everyone is overpraising me. Personally, I realized my shortcomings while filming this drama. It was a time for learning in many aspects, not just acting.”
It was a textbook answer, almost as if it was written in a script.
In other words, it was boring.
The journalists’ eyes said it all.
‘Give us something spicy! Just one provocative statement!’
Unable to ignore the intense stares, Yeon-jae took the microphone again.
After a brief hesitation, he broke into a bright smile.
“Yes, I am very satisfied with the filming. I have no regrets.”
“And that means…?”
As the journalists pressed on, Yeon-jae grinned.
“I believe that without me, there would be no ‘Killing Horn.'”
Bingo!
The journalists, delighted, typed away at lightning speed.
―Yeon-jae: “Killing Horn can’t exist without me.”
―’Top of the Trends,’ Yeon-jae’s confidence: “No regrets in my performance.”
Kwon In-ah, the president of Yeon-jae’s fan club, nearly passed out from excitement.
‘Did our Bambi just say that?’
Bambi, who always gave rigid answers at official events, avoiding any controversial statements?
‘How confident must he be to say that?’
Fans familiar with Yeon-jae’s personality were abuzz with excitement.
―Let’s hold our breath until the drama airs.
└Count me in. As a fan, I should at least be able to watch the drama without breathing.
└Being a fan is tough;
Just as many fans were on the verge of hyperventilating, “Killing Horn” finally aired.
And it didn’t take long for Yeon-jae’s confident words to prove justified.