Immediately after arriving at Mystic Headquarters.
…
As soon as Kim I-seo spotted Yeon-joo, she widened her eyes.
“Yeon-joo, have you gone mad!”
Without any explanation, she immediately started berating Yeon-joo’s back. Unfortunately, Seo Yeon-joo was wearing a backless top and took the full force of the slap.
“President, why are you like this?”
“How could you just let Sua go out unsupervised? Goodness, I was on edge from morning. If anything criminal had happened, it would have been a disaster.”
“…On what basis do you think I can control Sua? Unless you’re against it.”
Upon reflection, that made sense.
Kim I-seo adjusted her throat a bit late and approached Sua.
“Hem, Sua.”
“Yes, President.”
“I know Sua is very capable. You handled the convenience store situation excellently. But please don’t go out alone from now on. It’s dangerous. I’ll assign a bodyguard.”
“Understood.”
Sua nodded without any complaints.
Since she had felt it herself. It was good at first, but later she had no idea how to get out of the situation. She resolved to be more cautious even when going to the convenience store.
However…
‘Not at all adjusted. Can’t believe I’m hearing this.’
The fact that someone recognized her, and even approached her with goodwill, felt both exhilarating and unfamiliar.
At that moment, Yeon-joo burst out laughing.
“President. It’s because Sua hasn’t fully realized her success yet. Don’t just warn her, show her! How much the world has changed!”
“I was going to do that anyway. Team Leader Park!”
At Kim I-seo’s call, an employee with a neatly combed head hurried over. The signs of not sleeping all night were evident.
“Please hand over the monitoring data to Sua.”
“Understood!”
“As much as possible. Without any filtration.”
“Of course!”
They didn’t even have time to say their farewells.
“President! You should come take a look right now!”
“We’re going now!”
It wasn’t a lie that Seoul Broadcasting Station and Kim I-seo were so busy that they couldn’t catch a breath. They soon disappeared with quick steps. Sua stayed behind with Team Leader Park to check the tablet.
“First, the final ratings have been calculated!”
‘Special Mobile Unit 808’ Episode 8 Ratings: 41.4%, a miracle created by two incredible plot twists.
‘Special Mobile Unit 808’, shaking the country with every twist. Will the ratings be sustained?
‘Thursday dramas, finally breaking free from the 90s’ glory. The new golden era created by ‘Special Mobile Unit 808’.
The tablet screen was filled with articles.
Sua was completely engrossed in reading each one, while Team Leader Park kept talking incessantly, as if this were just the tip of the iceberg.
Whisk!
With a few skilled touches, the screen changed.
[Sua Zoo]
[Subscribers: 200,000]
[Manager: SuSeungIng]
“…200,000?”
“That’s correct. Considering that the number of members in Yang Ha-rin’s fan cafe, who was also nominated for the rookie award, is 80,000, Sua is an unprecedented growing rookie.”
“…”
Sua felt her head spinning.
200,000? 200,000? How big is that number?
Filling three Seoul World Cup Stadiums? Insane!
Mr. Park, don’t you have to permanently close your SNS account?”
“What?”
Then it hit her. Right. It was closed.
…In fact, it was closed due to a fit of anger. SuAbangBang.
“Not really for any big reason.”
“Then it would be better to reopen it.”
“Why?”
“Because you’ll have an incredible number of followers. SNS is considered a communication platform between actors and fans, but it’s also an enormous business item. I kindly ask you.”
Sua quietly nodded.
It’s about time to unlock it.
Around that time, Sua noticed that Team Leader Park had brought something else besides the tablet. It was a rather large gift box.
“What is this?”
“Ah, it’s from Writer Hong.”
“Hong Writer? Ah, I see.”
It clicked. They must be referring to Hong Ye-ji.
Sua opened the gift box.
Luxurious. It was filled with clearly expensive chocolates, but Sua’s attention wasn’t drawn to them. The reason being that an actual handwritten letter was included.
[To Miss Sua.]
[Do you understand the feeling of a well that holds a dragon?]
Momentarily, she thought without realizing it, ‘What nonsense is this?’
However.
[Through the world of ‘Special Mobile Unit 808’ and through the pearl that is Kim Yu-han, you have clearly proven to be of dragon lineage. It is not appropriate for a dragon to participate in a well suited for frogs. (Excerpt) I urge you to abandon my work and pursue great ambitions.]
“…”
Sua read it exactly three times.
And she was sure.
‘…I have to work with this person.’
Hong Ye-ji wasn’t just any ordinary amazing woman.
◈◈◈◈◈
Black Bear had swallowed dryly soon after returning to the unit.
“…?”
It wasn’t just Black Bear; any soldier would react that way.
The unit leader and officers appeared in the barracks. Just that alone was enough to make anyone tremble, but the problem was that their gazes kept heading toward Black Bear.
Black Bear gestured to the corporal with her eyes.
“This corporal, has something happened?”
No response came.
The unit members she lived with in the barracks were also gathered with unusual expressions, occasionally looking at Black Bear. That was all.
No matter how much she tried to piece things together in her mind, she couldn’t grasp it. She hadn’t caused any trouble outside, she hadn’t gone anywhere she wasn’t supposed to, and she had returned at the correct time. So why?
Then, at a certain moment.
The unit leader approached in quick strides.
“…!”
Placing his hand on Black Bear’s shoulder,
“You know Miss Lee Sua, don’t you?”
For a brief moment, Black Bear realized instinctively.
That this answer would determine the rest of her military service.
“Haha! Not just acquaintances! I─.”
◈◈◈◈◈
A week later.
Time flew by like an arrow.
Even without Sua taking exceptional actions, it was like that.
Just monitoring the overwhelming interest pouring in from the internet made days and nights pass in a flash. It was truly an ocean of information.
Sua carefully observed all of it.
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[Special Mobile Unit 808 Gallery]
[Title: The Latest News of the Industry’s Top Virtual YouTuber]
( I’m going to marry Kim Yu-han, ah! )
( Kim Yu-han! Kim Yu-han! Kim Yu… wait? )
( Gggh, Ggghhhhhhhh! Kyyyyyyyyyyyyaaaaa! )
─Who pulled their hair out? 😂
─Why did someone get electrocuted all of a sudden? 😂
─My sister reacted the same way! 😂
[Title: MIG of Legends’ Latest News]
4th: Shall I play as support?
3rd: ?? What’s up, 1st?
2nd: Oh, another weirdo.
2nd: What’s going on?
1st: Shhh, it’s a secret.
─If you play the game right now, there will be a lot of Kim Yu-hans.
─Some noobs are even mimicking Kim Yu-han’s tone…
─Kim Yu-han might be a genius, but this is ridiculous;
[Title: Made Me Laugh with Just One Article]
( Lee Su-an ♡ Lee Sua Romance Rumor )
─😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
─Now it makes sense why they’ve never been sighted together.
─The part about them sharing a bed is true, though.
─I still can’t believe it.
[Title: What is This from Star Catch?]
(‘Special Mobile Unit 808’ Kim Yu-han—Lee Kang-chul’s Dramatic Reconciliation Ending in a Strong Bond of Male Friendship??)
─By the way, the title has been edited now 😂
─They must have been in a hurry when they posted it 😂😂
─Looks like they wrote it early and panicked;
[Title: Unexpected Non-CG Scene]
( Sua’s Body Drenched in Rain )
─Wow 😂
─Ah, I checked closely, but I didn’t see anything.
─What are you talking about…?
─Insane 😂
─No matter how many times I see it, it’s ridiculous;
[Title: Lee Kang-chul, GOAT Idiot]
( Sua’s Bosomy Picture )
[Can’t you recognize this? Just breathing should make it sway. Let alone… who can even fasten the seatbelt;;]
─Oh wow, so vulgar!
─She probably wore a bandage.
─Can a bandage handle that?
─Guess so. Anyway, good job!
[Title: The ‘God’ of Romance]
( Lee Geum-sook’s pose of lifting her chin and closing her eyes )
─Wow, even Lee Geum-sook’s picture is here 😂
─What is this? 😂😂
─Yayaya 😂😂
[Title: What Does This Mean From Lee Seo-jung?]
[I posted Sua’s picture on SNS. ]
─It’s just that she was impressed. It’s a shoutout.
─Drawing a heart on the picture might be a bit excessive, though.
─She’s always been unique.
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.
.
The chaos didn’t end within the community.
Watching MyTube was even more entertaining.
[20 Facts About Lee Sua That You Didn’t Know]
Sua was quite surprised.
“…1.2 million views? Is it really this high?”
But she soon realized why the view count was so high. Even Sua herself instinctively clicked the video out of curiosity. I wonder what information they’ve listed? It can’t be embarrassing!
However,
[Through Kim Yu-han in ‘Special Mobile Unit 808’, Lee Sua, who is known to everyone, is of overseas origin.]
“…?”
The first piece of information was false.
In fact, all 20 were lies.
“…”
Sua felt cold sweat forming on her forehead. What, 1.2 million people watched this video!?
“…Is this okay?”
Moreover, people actually believed it?
Sua realized that the misconception around her was spiraling out of control. She briefly considered correcting it, but… no, wasn’t it proof of good image management?
‘Besides, there’s no way to correct it?’
The train had already left. What could she do!
MyTube had plenty of other entertaining content.
[Special 8: spine-chilling bread crumbs that you should watch now]
[Compilation of Kim Yu-han’s feminine moments]
[(Shorts) Kim Yu-han Challenge]
[♪ – Kim Yu-han remix Ombline]
From sharing their pure enjoyment to mixing Kim Yu-han’s lines with addictive music to dance,
it was a dizzying yet heartwarming world.
“I can’t put down my phone─!”
Said Sua.
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[World Number Wiki]
[Lee Sua]
→ Links to Kim Yu-han, Lee Su-an.
MYSTIC
‘Genius’
To think that Sua was even registered on the World Number Wiki under the name ‘genius.’ Something that would make centuries-dead geniuses weep.
Of course, this was a natural meme and commotion in the world, and Sua secretly liked it. The atmosphere was lifting her up! Fun!
1. Overview
2. Acting Style
(details see separate document)
3. Filmography
4. Reviews.
The documents surrounding Sua were being madly filled in. The problem was that they were all things Sua didn’t know. It’s almost like a virtual YouTuber setting book.
‘…Isn’t this getting dangerously close to a character setting book?’
Besides her filmography, nothing was accurate?
─The character for ‘genius’ is wrong. If it was ‘disaster’ (天災), it might make sense.
─Exactly. This isn’t some pseudo-religious sect page.
Sua pressed her head tightly.
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Meanwhile, ‘Studio Snack’ was in the middle of a meeting.
Producer Kang Hyun-seong, who as usual had his cap brim flipped backward toward the back of his head, was directing his employees. Though he looked like a troublemaker, that wasn’t the case right now.
Why? They were in the middle of editing.
“Do we have one good and one bad news? What do you want to hear first?”
“The good news first.”
At that, Producer Kang Hyun-seong smirked.
“I’m planning on giving you all a bonus.”
“Is, it true!”
“And the bad news. More work.”
“…?”
The employees, who jumped up from their seats instantly started acting like bullies, clearly showing their betrayal on their faces.
“Isn’t this just a regular salary? Why is this called a bonus?”
“I’ll be giving more than just the salary.”
Producer Kang Hyun-seong continued.
“First, the most important thing. We need to expand the screen time of Miss Sua.”
“Screen time of Miss Sua?”
“Why are you feigning ignorance? Haven’t you seen what Kim Yu-han has done? Right now, it’s all about ‘Special Mobile Unit 808.’ There are so many people curious about Miss Sua who would check it out.”
“I understand that. What I’m saying is that Miss Sua’s screen time is already sufficient. There’s nothing more to add to this video.”
“Then let’s upload Miss Sua’s video separately.”
This was an advantage of a YouTube entertainment channel rather than a broadcasting station’s variety show—unlimited video length and quantity.
This means we can focus exclusively on what the people want.
And what the people want is…
“…Miss Sua. No doubt about it.”
Producer Kang Hyun-seong was convinced.
“The bonus will be proportional to the views. Focus!”
“…We really need to keep to your word.”
“Right. And there’s another important matter!”
Producer Kang Hyun-seong tapped the whiteboard twice. The employees, who were distracted with editing, turned their chairs around to look at him.
“Let’s cast Miss Sua as Korea’s representative for ‘Star Summit Talk.'”
The information that Sua ‘believed’ on World Number Wiki and MyTube—Producer Kang Hyun-seong was one of the big fish that fell for it completely.
“Is Miss Sua finally decided?”
“Yes. Also considering foreign languages…,”
Producer Kang Hyun-seong emphasized.
“…Miss Sua, she’s a genius, right?”
◈◈◈◈◈
The next day, at Mystic Headquarters.
Sua looked at the newly issued phone.
“…There isn’t just one?”
Was it about choosing one of the two phones in front of her? An extra in case one breaks?
Soon, Kim I-seo provided the answer.
“One is Sua’s business phone, but the entertainment company will manage it, so Sua won’t often need to check it herself. This one is for personal use. The latest model.”
“Oh…”
Sua marveled at the majesty of the new phone.
Kim I-seo had advised on changing the number, and it was timely. It was becoming increasingly difficult to handle calls from acquaintances. Sua only shared the number with the Special Mobile Unit 808 team.
“The phone is settled, so now, the house.”
Kim I-seo opened the map app.
“Sua is currently staying at Yeon-joo’s place, right?”
“Yes.”
It was originally Kim I-seo’s suggestion, and there was a good reason.
Since the public response was overwhelming, it would be risky to live unprotected at her old house. Luckily, Seo Yeon-joo seemed rather pleased to have Sua stay over, so it worked out.
But they couldn’t keep living together forever. Image management would be tough, and most importantly, no gaming! No munching on chips while drinking canned beer and fondling your stomach!
So, now was the time to find a house.
Buying with Sua’s money? The company was offering!
SuaLoyalty!
“Would you be okay with somewhere close to the headquarters?”
“Yes.”
“Great. Then, the housing is settled.”
Kim I-seo began organizing her desk.
“Sua, how about checking the public reactions in the meantime?”
“Yes.”
It’s been overwhelming…
During the 8th episode when she was caught in the rain, the reaction was extraordinary. Inquiries flooded the entertainment company so much that it felt like it would collapse. There were also offers with incredible conditions.
“Incredible offer? What kind?”
Instead of answering, Kim I-seo suddenly put her hand on her forehead, creating a sun shield as if blocking sunlight.
“Is it getting warm?”
With the desk organization done by Kim I-seo,
The remaining was just a certain photo book.
“A photo shoot. In swimsuits.”
