chapter 21
21. Are you sure you want to play this instrument?
[‘TVM Pygmalion Adverse Effects’ final episode highest viewership rating 12.2% (Nielsen Korea nationwide) Successful completion]
TVM’s weekend drama ‘Pygmalion Adverse Effects’ ended with its own highest ratings.
According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings research company, on the 18th, the last episode of TVM’s weekend drama ‘Pygmalion Adverse Effects’, which aired at 10:30 pm the previous day, recorded 12.2% viewer ratings.
Set on the actual Seogam University campus, ‘Pygmalion Backfire’ depicts the heartbreaking story of a sculptor with a mental illness and a woman who loved such pain. After a scene suggesting a reunion after the past, it ended with a happy ending.
***
Closing party.
An ending party refers to a party held to commemorate and celebrate after the broadcast of a certain program or drama.
Today, the ending party of ‘Pygmalion’s reverse effect’ was scheduled at ‘Heukdonga’ in Yeouido.
The entire hall of the Black Pork House, which can accommodate 100 people, was enjoying the ending party with all the staff, actors, and production company employees of ‘Pygmalion’.
As the atmosphere matured, PD Jung Yeon-hee stood up as the representative and took the microphone.
“Wow~~~ It’s cool~~!!”
“Charismatic beauty director!!”
Producer Jeong Yeon-hee, who was a bit shy at the response and cheers of many staff members, spoke about her feelings at the ending party.
“Nice to meet you. I am Jeong Yeon-hee, who is in charge of directing. Our ‘Pygmalion reverse effect’ has finally come to an end of the campaign. I would like to say thank you to the many staff and actors who believed in me and followed me well until now. thank you.”
clap clap clap
In turn, writer Park Jung-ah gave a brief impression, and the lead actors Kyu-ha and Jeong Seol-ah took the microphone.
“You have suffered so much during this time. Thanks to you, the actors were able to shine. A sincere thank you to all the staff.”
Jeong Seol-ah had tears welling up before she even grabbed the microphone.
“I really appreciate the director, writer, and each and every staff member and worked hard. It was the most enjoyable and happiest experience of my life. I think it will be an experience I will never forget for the rest of my life.. Black”
“Don’t cry~ Don’t cry~”
The official end-of-the-night party was over, and people started to talk while grilling and eating thick black pork belly.
Jeong Seol-ah looked at Kyu-ha and asked.
“Your work is over, but what are you doing now? What’s next?”
“No, the company will probably tell you to take a break for a month or two.”
“Five!? As expected, I envy Stella… What do you do when you rest?”
Jeong Seol-ah’s big eyes sparkled.
“I don’t have anything to do, so most of the time I stay at an orphanage.”
“nursery school? Are you volunteering?”
“Rather than volunteer work, I am from there, so I just play with the kids. The director will also help.”
“Ah… that’s right. It’s like a brother too. I’m careful, but could I help you with the work? I have a lot of volunteer work experience.”
“Seola? Hmm… I’ll have to ask the director. In fact, the nursery school has some things to be careful about.”
Kyu-Ha explained about the things to pay attention to in the nursery school service.
“I can come out consistently! If I have a day off while being active, I will definitely go. I can promise you.”
“Then I will ask the director. come out then Let me introduce you to the children.”
“really? Really? did you promise? Promise me.”
Seol-ah held out her pinky finger to Kyu-ha, and Gyu-ha suddenly made a promise with her finger.
With the ending party of ‘Pygmalion Adverse Effect’ ending safely, all of Kyuha’s official schedules were completed.
***
As ‘Pygmalion Opposite Effect’ succeeded in the box office, the main OST Song of Love (思慕歌) was also a so-called rice cake prize.
Although it’s for a while, after spitting out the spirit to rise to No. 1 on the Kiwi chart, the midwinter singing ability is also re-examined.
Since then, as the third OST runner of JPBC’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Let’s Make a Shop’, he has emerged as the rising ace of the OST world by releasing ‘Only My Song’.
In the entertainment industry, there is a saying that works like the truth.
‘Paddle hard when the water comes in’
Midgeoreum quickly released its first mini-album and quickly built up its reputation by appearing on various music shows and variety shows.
“Yes!? Yoo Hee-joon’s music camp contacted me for a job offer!?”
Midwinter was dumbfounded by the words of Park In-soo, the representative of the agency.
What kind of place is Yoo Hee-jun’s music camp?
It was a wannabe program that any musician would want to appear on, and in fact, just appearing here was proof that he was a recognized musician.
“That’s right! I got a call for a special feature on ‘Rising OST Strongmen’. If you do well, you can promote new songs, so you have to catch this well.”
In that way, Midwyeol’s appearance at Yoo Hee-jun’s music camp was confirmed, and Midwyeol had a pre-interview with PD Park Yeon-soo, the director.
Producer Park Yeon-soo was skinny and wore thin gold-rimmed glasses, giving off a rational and sharp atmosphere.
“Nice to meet you. Midwinter Mr. First of all, I would like to talk about the composition of this stage. Since it’s a special OST, there are a lot of singers on the show. So I think I can sing about two songs per singer.”
Winter, slightly intimidated by PD Park Yeon-soo of the cool and cold force, asked cautiously.
“Then, which song would you like?”
“In my opinion, the song that publicizes Mr. Winter the most is Love Song, so let’s make it the last song and the first song, ‘Only My Song’. And during the interview with MC Yoo Hee-joon, um… wait a minute.”
Producer Park Yeon-soo, who was looking at the materials related to midwinter prepared by the main writer in advance, looked at the winter with a little admiration.
“Ho… Mr. Winter wrote the lyrics for the song of love?”
When asked about writing the lyrics, Winter said with a proud expression.
“yes! These are the lyrics I wrote after thinking about it for days.”
“Then who is the composer of this song? It doesn’t come out right.”
“Ah.. My close brother, Song Gyu-Ha, composed the song.”
“Song Gyu-ha… Song Gyu-ha… Where have you heard of it…? You’re not talking about actor Song Kyu-ha, are you?”
Producer Park Yeon-soo laughed as if it was absurd even thinking about it.
“Yeah? Uh…that’s right.”
At that moment, it seemed as if a question mark was visible above PD Park Yeon-su’s head, and he exclaimed in surprise.
“Yeah? A song composed by actor Song Kyu-ha?”
Producer Park Yeon-soo, who looked cold, shouted in a fit of rage, then took a short deep breath and asked calmly.
“Could you elaborate on that?”
He happened to hear a song that Kyu-ha played on a grass flute, and he liked the song very much. With Kyu-ha’s permission, he himself wrote the lyrics and explained that it became the current love song.
Also, PD Park Yeon-soo almost fainted when he heard that Kyu-ha himself played the sound of the flute in the sound source.
Having worked as a music producer for 15 years and doing various composition and production work, I knew that the level of the song called Yeonmoga (思慕歌) was unusual.
“By the way, I heard that an incumbent actor wrote a song like this himself…even playing it? If you do well with this, you will get a great picture.”
PD Park Yeon-soo made a secret proposal while watching the winter as if he had made a decision.
“Winter, let’s do this. if…..”
***
“You worked hard on this project as well. Mr Kyuha! Rest well and see you after recharging.”
Due to team leader Han Jeong-hee’s notice of a break, Kyu-ha naturally started going to the nursery school again.
“Wow, it’s Gyuha hyung~”
“brother!! Why are you coming so late! I just have to get scolded.”
If I had a day off in the middle of filming, I would go out whenever I had time, but I felt sad for the children.
“I’m sorry guys. I’m done with my rough work now, so I’ll come back often.”
Around the time, as always, I spent time helping with overdue chores and taking care of the children’s studies.
I felt a secret presence behind me.
I didn’t feel alive, so when I wanted to come closer, I wrapped it around my waist, and it smelled like a familiar peach.
“Ugh”
“Winter?”
Kyu-ha’s hand wrapped around the thin winter’s waist, and just before she fell, she picked up her thigh with her other hand and unintentionally put herself in a princess pose.
“Winter is my sister! Ulleri Kkolleri~”
“Wow~ My older sister hugged me~”
His face was so red that he wondered if winter would explode like this, and he spoke in a voice like an ant crawling.
“brother···. Could you drop me off?”
Kyu-ha quickly put down his winter teeth and scratched his head.
“sorry. even I did not know.”
“Kuhm! Guys, if you make fun of your sister, you won’t be able to use it. Let’s see if I’ve been practicing what I learned last time!?”
Midwinter was embarrassed, so he quickly changed the subject and looked after the children’s homework.
So when the children headed to the restaurant for dinner, Winter spoke to Kyu-Ha.
“Can I talk to you for a minute?”
“yes? what’s the matter?”
“The fact is······.”
Midwinter hesitantly opened his mouth cautiously.
The story is that he appeared at Yoo Hee-joon’s music camp, and the PD suggested that he and Kyu-ha appear together after learning that he was the composer of Yeonmoga (思慕歌).
“I’m sorry.. I should have asked your brother for permission in advance… If you feel burdened by the appearance, you can refuse! I gave the PD-nim a lot of luck by saying that there is a greater chance of not being able to appear.”
Winter looked at Kyuha and apologized.
“no. I didn’t tell you not to talk separately, but what?”
In fact, it really didn’t matter.
There was also a desire for winter to go well, as they became close friends and could be called acquaintances, and thinking about when he would appear on a music show, he thought that it would be okay because it could be a special experience.
“yes. Let’s go out together.”
“Huh! really? thank you brother.”
Winter was so happy that he grabbed Kyu-ha’s hands and shook them up and down and jumped around.
Then, realizing that he was holding his hand, he hurriedly removed it.
“Stop being too happy. It’s a very precious opportunity for me, so I don’t have any shame, but I asked for it, and I’m really grateful that you readily agreed. I will definitely repay the favor!”
Afterwards, Kyu-Ha informed Han Jeong-Hee’s team leader about Yoo Hee-Jun’s appearance at the music camp, and the company was willing to accept it as it could be an opportunity to raise awareness as an actor.
“It seems that Kyu-ha is the first incumbent actor to appear in Yoo Hee-joon’s music camp. I will also tell the PR team to make use of this part in an article.”
Then came Thursday, the recording day for ‘Yoo Hee-jun’s Music Camp’.
In the midwinter waiting room, producer Park Yeon-soo raised her gold-rimmed glasses with her hand and asked with a surprised expression.
“Gyuha, do you really want to play this instrument?”