On the day of the pet reality show filming.
‘Studio Snack’ conference room.
The space filled with penalty items may seem peaceful, but in reality, it was a battlefield.
These days, with all kinds of comedy channels popping up on MyTube, losing the audience’s interest means losing your livelihood.
Therefore, everyone was currently attending the meeting with desperate determination.
One of the team members sighed deeply.
“This industry is really tough. All I want to focus on is the upcoming filming, but here we are already in a meeting about what to do when it’s over.”
At that, PD Kang Hyun-seong shrugged.
“What can we do? We’re not robbers who raid a bank and disappear. It’s only natural that we need to prepare for the next shoot.”
As the team member mentioned, they were already discussing the next theme to use after ‘pets’.
Fortunately, they had already reached a certain conclusion.
[Utilizing Cultural Differences Between Nations]
Cultural differences. This was the theme for the upcoming videos.
One of the team members cautiously gauged the mood.
“PD, if you don’t like my idea, you don’t have to use it.”
“No, the idea is great. You’re suggesting gathering foreign actors who speak Korean and having them talk like a summit conference, right?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“If we set a theme and let each country’s representative talk, there’s no way it won’t be interesting. However, the problem is…”
PD Kang Hyun-seong groaned.
“Who should represent South Korea?”
“We should filter out anyone with a light-hearted image and prefer someone with a higher intellectual level. Korean viewers will want their national representative to look excellent. No gag characters.”
“That’s right. And also, ideally…”
PD Kang Hyun-seong adjusted his hat, worn with the brim to the back.
“…if they know a foreign language, it would be great. We will introduce actors who have studied Korean, but if the South Korean representative is also fluent in foreign languages, it will help communication run smoothly.”
“We’ve already completed the casting for the other countries: India, Japan, China, the UK, Germany, Italy. Things are shaping up nicely.”
“That’s true. Now, we just need the representative for South Korea.”
After that, there was a moment of silence.
One of the employees sighed deeply.
“It really will be difficult. Looking good, having a good image, being intelligent—it reminds me of the kind of demands that would get complaints from even major companies. Even if we find someone, their schedule would have to match.”
“We can demand this much. We’ll pay accordingly. Let’s take it step by step and look carefully. This will be a big hit if we complete it.”
Morning meetings concluded like this.
It was time to prepare for the pet session in the afternoon.
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Just like how the tides endlessly crash against sand sculptures, the internet continued to be flooded with new articles.
Still, the overarching themes hadn’t changed. Discussions about Special Mobile Unit 808 and the rookie award nominees were still the hottest topics.
[The miracle of water and earth dramas, ‘Special Mobile Unit 808′ growing more popular day by day. Will they maintain the upward trend in ratings for the third episode?]
[Is Lee Su-an romantically involved with Sua? Is this rumor baseless?]
While naturally, Special Mobile Unit 808 took the lion’s share of attention, mentions of Sua weren’t far behind. The romance rumor was holding strong.
[After being silent following the rookie nomination win, Sua makes an unexpected return in a MyTube variety show. Produced by none other than Kang Hyun-seong PD.]
[Actors’ Pet Special: ‘What exactly do they keep?’]
With strong rookie award nominee Lee Su-an embroiled in a romance rumor, appearing so boldly on a variety show made an undeniable impact. There was no doubt the response would be intense.
– Kang Hyun-seong PD and pets? How does he do it?
– Showing up on a variety show following a romance scandal? She seemed unusual from the start; she really has guts.
– Kang Hyun-seong PD loves to tease. He’ll undoubtedly ask questions related to the rumors. I’m curious to see how she’ll answer.
– Ugh, I have to watch out of curiosity.
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The afternoon of the day.
Sua had completed her styling.
“Wow, who is this person in the mirror? Why do I look so cool?”
There was a reason for her unusual excitement.
Most of the time, she focused her efforts on makeup and wore costumes suited to her roles. But today was different.
Her look was thoroughly coordinated in casual wear.
Sua really liked it.
‘There’s definitely a difference when styled by professionals. Yet, it’s such a complex world when even socks are a matter of consideration…’
But no matter! From now on, the stylists would handle it.
Suddenly, she felt a wave of tension.
“…Hmm, so I’m really going to be in a variety show.”
She wasn’t just casually hanging out with friends. This was a battlefield where she needed to both entertain and protect her image.
Huh? Why am I suddenly so insightful?
It wasn’t something I thought of myself. Kim Yu-han explained it to me.
At that moment, Kim I-seo came to greet Sua, who had finished getting ready.
“Sua, you look as brave as always. Thanks to you, I feel at ease as well. I’ve heard you’ve already befriended the Arctic Fox, right?”
“Yes.”
Sua’s anxiety deepened upon this realization.
Thinking about it, she wasn’t going out alone but with Sumi. What if she embarrasses herself in front of Sumi?
“This will be a show with multiple participants; they won’t solely focus on Sua. There’s no reason to push yourself too hard. Just adequately showing affection towards your pet will perfectly meet the production needs.”
Kim I-seo smiled.
“Sua’s current image is good. Just maintaining it will be profitable.”
“I agree.”
Sua truly agreed wholeheartedly.
The statement about maintaining the current state being profitable was so relatable.
Just sitting there could likely get her half the viewership. There’s no need to overreach. One must avoid overdoing it and exposing weaknesses.
Sua Passion!
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Later, Sumi arrived from the center.
Sua smiled without realizing it.
“Sumi!”
It seemed Sumi was also incredibly happy to see her. The moment she spotted Sua, she started wagging her tail furiously, gasping with excitement.
“Wow, foxes grow so quickly.”
Once so small that she could rest in the palm of Sua’s hand, now she had grown to nearly the size of a soccer ball. Her fur had also visibly improved.
This highlighted the fox’s unique elegance.
“So this is why people say foxes bewitch others.”
If Sumi had been born human, she probably would have attracted many men.
Sumi rubbed her face against Sua’s hand for a while before composing herself. She bowed her head.
“Mother, have you been well?”
“Uh… well…”
Somehow, her body had grown slightly, but Sumi’s maturity seemed to have skyrocketed. Sua became tense, worried about saying the wrong thing.
“…So, you’ve done a lot of thinking recently?”
“Yes. Shelter changes the heart, and discipline changes the body. Lately, I’ve been focusing on both.”
Sua didn’t delve into how Sumi had been focusing her efforts.
Instead, Sumi asked first.
“I see you’re preparing to go out. What plans do you have?”
“Um… something that shows us to everyone…”
“A place to flaunt your majesty.”
“…”
“While I may not know the exact nature of the event, I have no doubt there is true purpose in your actions. I’ll face it with all my energy.”
“Gee… good job.”
Sua scratched her head.
“Since it’s been a while since we last met, is there anything you desire?”
“Desire.”
Sumi’s eyes lit up at once.
“Yes, there is.”
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Studio Snack – Pet Special.
Seo Yeon-joo appeared, wearing her signature headband. Her outfit and face showed obvious effort.
“What is all this? Are we going for real here?”
This was her first impression when she looked around.
The scale was too big to be for just any MyTube variety show. The professional filming equipment, the entire rented gymnasium, and the artificial turf soccer field indicated that.
“Hmph, I came because Sua would be here…”
The production team cast Seo Yeon-joo as a safety net for Sua. In case the rookie Sua made an odd appearance, they counted on the experienced and co-managed star Yeon-joo to handle it.
Of course, this didn’t contradict the program’s theme.
“Meow.”
Seo Yeon-joo raises a sphynx cat, a breed completely hairless and fairly rare.
In the meantime, the production team was conducting on-site meetings.
PD Kang Hyun-seong, wearing his hat backward, asked,
“Did we confirm the attendance of actors and their pets?”
“Yes, there’s no issue yet. Seo Yeon-joo’s sphynx cat, Yang Ha-rin’s parrot, as well as the raccoon and hedgehog…”
“As always, it’s quite diverse. Creating missions made my head spin. It’s tough surviving in this industry.”
“Indeed.”
PD Kang Hyun-seong looked somewhat tense.
“The interaction between the actors and their various animals already guarantees views. We could easily go for a warm vibe. Let’s absolutely avoid pushing anyone too hard, got it?”
“Absolutely. If any of the actors’ pets get hurt…”
The entire production team looked seriously disturbed just at the thought.
“…it could really complicate things. Absolutely unacceptable.”
In fact, the production team was the most nervous right now.
Even though this special guarantees views, an accident could get out of control afterwards.
PD Kang Hyun-seong stressed with emphasis.
“Don’t miss even the smallest moment. From when the actors appear to how they bond with their pets, let’s gauge their personalities and drop missions that seem risky.”
Everyone nodded enthusiastically.
“Seo Yeon-joo seems very close to her cat. Let’s try having her find the owner’s clothes in a heap. That should work fine as it is.”
“The raccoon looks very active too. Let’s give it some cotton candy. If it washes it in water, it’d be a massive hit.”
“The parrot seems to talk extremely well?”
At that moment,
“Finally, here’s Sua!”
“…!”
Everyone quickly turned their heads, recognizing that understanding Sua’s characteristics was crucial since there was no prior information about her.
And then, shortly after,
“…?”
Everyone’s exclamation points turned into question marks.
The production team was all thinking the same thing at once.
“What is this?”
Sua appeared with sunglasses, wearing an arctic fox like a scarf, which immediately reminded them of a wealthy housewife.
