When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar

# 180

One in a Million (1)

“I have never contacted you separately.”

Dowook answered in a low voice.

Do-wook and Park Tae-hyung were the only friends of the same age in the team, and it was Do-wook who gave Park Tae-hyung the strength to debut before his debut, so it could be said that they had a special relationship within the team. Do-wook didn’t have much to say, so even when he talked, Park Tae-hyung, who didn’t talk much, was the person he could talk to.

However, Dowook was constantly busy with personal activities and song work, and recently it was difficult to even see the members’ faces at the dorm.

Also, it seems like Taehyung Park and I often shared words of encouragement and had conversations just before or after debut, but it was also true that as Dowook became busy, there was no time for them to talk separately.

In the beginning, Do-wook also cared and worried a lot about Park Tae-hyung. However, once he reached a certain level, Taehyung Park showed off his skills and always quietly did his part.

‘So maybe I paid relatively less attention… … .’

Do-wook suddenly had this thought.

Jeong Yoon-gi nodded as if he knew that would happen and showed Do-wook a message.

It was a personal message sent by Park Tae-hyung to Jeong Yoon-gi.

If there was a member that Park Tae-hyung felt comfortable with after Do-wook, that member was surprisingly Jung Yoon-gi. Jung Yoon-gi was taking care of Park Tae-hyung carefully behind the scenes, both as a leader and as an older brother.

[I came home safely, Yoongi. I have a lot to think about… I think it will go up a few days longer than expected. Don’t worry too much if you can’t contact me… .]

Park Tae-hyung’s hometown was Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

The parents, who had come to Seoul with the hope that their only son, Taehyung Park, would attend school there, returned to Uljin after Taehyung Park debuted.

The date the message was sent was already two weeks ago.

“Then from this time on… … .”

“okay… … .”

Jeong Yoon-gi nodded to Do-wook’s question. The members were jealous of Park Taehyung when he said he would go down to his parents’ house for about 3 days.

Even though it was a break period, not many members were able to rest in a row due to their intermittent schedules.

This was possible because Park Taehyung only did K-K activities compared to the members who did individual activities.

However, just because there was no schedule did not mean that it was possible to just rest. Fortunately, the three days were allowed because Park Taehyung had never gone down to his parents’ house until now.

Even if they had no schedule, the KK members constantly worked hard to prepare for the next album or improve themselves whenever they had time, and Park Taehyung was the same.

“It’s not like Taehyung is going to cause an accident… … . Have we been busy so far? As time passed and I saw my family for the first time in a long time, I became more emotional and thought it might be the case, so I found out… … . “This isn’t just a few days.”

Jeong Yoongi shook his head and said.

Ahn Hyeong-seo, who was next to him, intervened and said. Ahn Hyeong-seo has been one of the members who has been calling Park Tae-hyung whenever he has time, even while recording OST songs a few days ago.

“therefore. I said I couldn’t contact you… … . The phone is turned off all day… … . “I’m really upset because I’m just waiting to see when he’s going to come.”

“Taehyung… … . There’s really nothing wrong, right? What on earth is there to think about? … .”

Seok Ji-hoon asked as if he was worried. Kim Won also sighed.

Jeong Yoon-gi showed another message.

[You were worried because I couldn’t contact you. I’m sorry, bro… . I think I need a little more time… . I’m truly sorry… .]

“Maybe because we kept in touch so much, only today did I get this message and then my phone was turned off again. “I don’t know if my stomach is burning or not.”

Dowook hardened his expression. I had no idea that Taehyung Park would worry the members like this.

It could be said that he was being irresponsible, but since he wasn’t absent from the schedule and there wasn’t anything he had to do, I couldn’t completely criticize him.

In fact, it was a problem that could have been left alone until a schedule was established, but it was natural for the members to be worried about the unexpected behavior of Taehyung Park, who went to the practice room every day to practice.

Moreover, it was even more so because the members remembered that before going home, Taehyung Park was less talkative than usual in the dorm and had a gloomy face.

“Do you know Baekho?”

“I do not know yet. I was thinking about talking about it, but I thought it would only make things worse… … . I said I’d be back later because I had some work to do at home… … .”

Dowook nodded.

It was obvious that if Director Oh Baek-ho found out, Park Tae-hyung would be scolded. Taehyung Park was having some kind of emotional change and problem, and it didn’t seem like the situation would get better if he got scolded.

Once I saw the message, it didn’t seem like there was any problem with my personal life. Considering that fans were asking what Taehyung was doing these days, it was clear that he was really staying home.

“Do-wook, would you like to contact me? Because all our contacts are useless… … . When a TV show is scheduled… … . Taehyung should come up before Baekho contacts Taehyung… … .”

Do-wook responded to Ahn Hyeong-seo’s words with a low sigh.

“yes.”

“Sorry I’m busy.”

Do-wook shook his head at Jeong Yoon-gi’s words. It was the members’ job, and more importantly, it was Park Taehyung’s job.

Although Do-wook helped the members in many ways, both professionally and mentally, the members also helped Do-wook a lot.

The KK members also played an important role in helping him have a life and goal as Kang Do-wook rather than as ‘Kim Bo-myeong’.

Dowook was the one who led KK to this point, but it was the members who followed along. It would not have been perfect through my own efforts.

Moreover, it had deep meaning for me as a human being. The members were people who shared a warm friendship that had never been felt during Kim Bo-myeong’s time.

And Taehyung Park was one of those members.

***

The filming of ‘Lovers from Space’ became even busier. This was because filming for the last episode had to be completed a week earlier than the broadcast date.

Artist Oh Young-ji and the people in her studio were in a situation where they were having meetings and writing almost every time they opened their eyes.

The reason why the last filming date was suddenly postponed could be said to be due to the show’s extreme popularity.

Wang Hee-jin, who was as popular in China as Do-wook, was invited to a national event in China, and Do-wook was also appearing on an American TV show, so both lead actors’ agencies requested that filming be accelerated.

The good news was that, unlike usual, writer Oh Young-ji was quickly producing the script, as if he had been encouraged by the viewership ratings.

There was a saying that a good drama would do well no matter what, and “Lovers from Space” was that case.

On the day Do-wook finished filming the last part of filming, there was a small party on set.

Given the setting of an astronaut, it was of great interest whether ‘Cheon Min-jun’ would return to space or continue living on Earth.

Writer Oh Young-ji, director Ahn Cheol-hwan, and the two main actors had different opinions about the ending.

Dowook actually knew the ending.

‘Back to space… … open ending… … .’

And this ending was actually something that could be said to be a blemish on “Lovers Who Came to Space.” It was an ending that made most viewers angry.

Because Do-wook clearly knew that, the first few times he hinted to writer Oh Young-ji, ‘But wouldn’t it be better to stay and continue to love?’ However, writer Oh Young-ji’s thoughts were firm. He said that if it was the ‘Cheon Min-jun’ he was thinking of and wrote about, it would be right for him to leave.

It is true that the actor makes the character three-dimensional, but it was the writer who created the character by hand.

Do-wook accepted writer Oh Young-ji’s opinion even though he knew the result would not be very good. Writer Oh Young-ji also fully knew that it was a risky ending.

In any case, it was already a drama that was as successful as it could possibly be. Although the last episode caused some controversy, it did not damage the reputation of the work.

‘I guess it’s right to follow the writer’s thoughts in this part… … .’

Even though they are not in the same field, Do-wook decided to respect Oh Young-ji as a creator.

The scene where he writes a letter to the female protagonist Han Song-hee before returning to space was Do-wook’s last scene to be filmed.

The final scene in the broadcast may be a different part, but it was the last scene to be filmed according to the filming schedule.

There should have been a cut sign when the camera showed Do-wook folding the letter and shedding a tear after finishing writing it, but the cut sign did not appear for quite a while.

Well, it was only about a minute, but it was quite a long time. The filming site was quiet, and there were female staff members sobbing at the back of the set as they watched Dowook shed tears. As an avid viewer of the drama, she sympathized.

Applause poured in along with director Ahn Cheol-hwan’s cut sign.

“Thank you for your effort! Thank you for your effort!”

Dowook said hello, wiping away the tears from his eyes. The staff gave generous applause to Do-wook, who repeatedly shouted, “Thank you for your hard work.”

“Do-wook did the best! “Thank you for your hard work!”

“The director still has filming left… … .”

“If I film for two more days, I will be free too!”

Director Ahn Cheol-hwan chuckled.

At that time, a female assistant director came out from behind putting candles on a cake. Nearby, auxiliary staff fired firecrackers at Do-wook.

Because it was completely unexpected, Do-wook received the cake in a daze.

“Thank you for taking such good care of us all this time. I’ll see you again at the finale party… … . “I wanted to express my gratitude in this way.”

A female assistant director said to Dowook. Delivered along with the cake were rolling papers from the staff.

Dowook’s popularity on set was of a different kind from his popularity outside. The staff was already grateful to Do-wook because he was good at acting and was driving the drama’s popularity, but that wasn’t the only thing.

The manners that Do-wook showed on set were not easily found in other top actors.

Do-wook has never been easily angry even with the youngest staff member. Even when the filming time was delayed due to a mistake made by the staff, Do-wook even comforted the staff by saying that it was good because he had more time to memorize the script.

Snacks and food trucks sent by Do-wook’s fans also contributed to Do-wook’s popularity. Dowook was an actor that the staff wanted to continue working with.

“I am… … .”

Dowook cleared his voice and spoke to the dozens of staff members facing him.

“It’s all thanks to you all that this drama did so well. Thank you for preparing the cake like this. Actually, I should thank you… … .”

Dowook continued.

“So now winter begins in earnest… … . This drama is coming to an end, but you will continue to work on site… … .”

Do-wook winked at Nam Da-woo, who was standing behind him. Dowook also prepared something for the staff.

Nam Da-woo came out among the staff carrying a large package. The staff’s eyes widened.

“I prepared a small gift. It’s not much, but… … . “Then I’ll see you at the finale party.”

What Dowook prepared was thick long padding. Everyone on the filming team had at least one set, but it was an expensive item so it was difficult to wear two sets repeatedly.

The staff’s mouths opened when they saw the padding in the shopping bag.

Considering the youngest staff members and supporting cast members who would not be able to attend the finale party, Dowook deliberately set today as the day to hand out the gifts.

The staff’s hearts were touched again by Do-wook’s warm heart. Numerous staff members expressed their blessings to Dowook, either with their mouths or in their hearts.

They sincerely hoped that Dowook’s future would be even brighter.

***

Do-wook returned to his dorm from the filming site and changed his clothes. I changed into as comfortable clothes as possible and covered my face with a scarf and hat. And then I put my backpack on my back.

It was to leave for Uljin.