Damn Hunter Life Chapter 82
This 9th talk show had two new successors joining, so instead of extending the talk time, they excluded the game corner.
This caused the writers to revolt. Of course, there was no actual uprising, just resigned complaints.
“Just let them play games…! Games are at least fun and give us something to edit…!”
However, when main PD Hong Jeong-hyeok delivered the 9th talk show material, the writers’ anguish lessened a bit. They calmed down somewhat and whispered among themselves.
“Past photos. This should give us some subtitle material to edit…”
The notes also included photo copies attached. The writers immediately put their heads together and started creating the show’s framework.
Thinking that Sa Ye-ho’s photo would be last since the bigger reveals came later in the order, they were surprised to find that PD Hong Jeong-hyeok had marked Ja Hyeong-woo’s photo as the final highlight.
“Huh, could this be Gyeon Gang-hyeon successor…?”
“Seems like it, right?”
“Wow, this is big. If the reaction comes out well…”
Time passed and the 9th filming day arrived.
Won Ha-ri successor on screen rushed straight to Ma Cheon-ah as soon as she entered the studio.
The faces of those watching the screen melted sweetly. The female cast members were precious children who naturally brought out chemistry, which was one less worry.
The key concern was Gyeon Gang-hyeon.
Since the PD and writers were only watching through screens without audio transmission, their faces and voices weren’t delivered to that side. They freely exchanged impressions while watching the screen.
“That person has some camera presence.”
“He needs to have back-and-forth with other successors. Does Gyeon Gang-hyeon successor have anyone he’s close with? He’s probably a discarded card even among fellow successors.”
“Even if he awakened, would he have the will to do broadcasting? He’s the one who cursed at reporters and killed all hunter broadcasts…”
There was talk about him being childhood friends with Ja Hyeong-woo successor, but they had no expectations for that chemistry to show in the talk show. Those two are childhood friends? Then they’d just sit there scowling identically.
Listening to his team’s conversation, main PD Hong Jeong-hyeok also seriously watched the screen.
He continued observing Gyeon Gang-hyeon looking around the studio.
‘He’s hesitating about where to sit. Looks like he’s trying to sit at the end?’
Just when he thought there wasn’t much more to see…
As Sa Ye-ho entered the filming location, their expressions changed considerably.
[“Gang-hyeon, you sit next to Seol-woon!”]
Sa Ye-ho put his arm around Gyeon Gang-hyeon’s shoulder. Gyeon Gang-hyeon also relaxed his body comfortably.
They looked so familiar, as if such skinship was natural between them. At that moment, both their faces appeared side by side in one frame.
The PDs’ pupils dilated as they instinctively recognized the visual.
“Their art styles are similar.”
“Right. Both have that dark aura…”
“This one feels pure while that one feels sharp?”
Despite having a bad reputation, Gyeon Gang-hyeon sat next to Jin Seol-woon, a famous idol. Yet once again, their facial chemistry overcame concerns.
“These two feel so different that it’s also…”
Moreover, these two also exchanged light greetings, and the atmosphere wasn’t bad. Prince-like Jin Seol-woon, with that Gyeon Gang-hyeon.
Hong Jeong-hyeok grew increasingly confused.
[“Is there… no seat?”]
Soon after, Hae Mi-jun, the former youngest, came and sat in the opposite side seat. His face turned bashfully red with a shy light when facing Gyeon Gang-hyeon.
Hae Mi-jun’s cute handsome mask finally showed its true value now in the 9th filming. One PD sighed.
“Ah, that’s exactly what I wanted from Hae Mi-jun successor… and it comes out when looking at Gyeon Gang-hyeon successor.”
They even got to see Ja Hyeong-woo look somewhere other than empty space for the first time.
That somewhere was Gyeon Gang-hyeon. This didn’t change even when recording started and the host began the opening.
‘Is he planning to keep staring like that?’
A junior PD subtly asked if they shouldn’t make him look away. Hong Jeong-hyeok shook his head.
“Let’s leave it for now. We can edit it out later if needed.”
The talk proceeded according to the prepared format. While Won Ha-ri clearly showed nervousness during introductions, Gyeon Gang-hyeon looked at the camera with composure. That seemed arrogant yet on the other hand…
‘His mask is too good.’
At first glance similar to the cunning Sa Ye-ho, yet creating a different character. That Gyeon Gang-hyeon who they thought would ruin the broadcast.
[“Anyone but Gang-hyeon oppa would be fine.”]
[“I’m just everyone’s punching bag.”]
Perhaps to recover from his bad past image, he seemed to willingly take on a slightly self-deprecating character.
With over half the successors able to exchange banter with him, his talk share matched Sa Ye-ho’s.
The junior staff seemed to sense the same thing as Hong Jeong-hyeok. They whispered admiringly without hiding it.
“He’s good at this.”
“Finally there’s a cast member who can handle all of Sa Ye-ho successor’s jokes… I’m so moved.”
The team members who had been lukewarm when first gathering in front of the recording screen were now all focused on Gyeon Gang-hyeon on screen. They all hoped for one thing with one heart.
‘At the end, just react well to the past photo. Then we can acknowledge him.’
And it hit the mark.
[“Aaaaah!”]
The chair was roughly pushed back. The remote camera properly captured Gyeon Gang-hyeon’s scream. Even the detailed movements of his abundantly moving facial muscles.
The expression came out perfectly.
The moment Ja Hyeong-woo, usually suffering from comment drought, testified that the photo was from his own drawer, Hong Jeong-hyeok struck his knee with his fist.
Gratefully, the successors chattered noisily on their own. Even when the audio got complex, it was just welcome.
Because as a PD, a truly editable highlight scene had emerged.
[“You hid this until now? You guys are amazing.”]
[“Why do you keep photos in your drawer? What’s your relationship!?”]
[“Shut up! Shut up! Ja Hyeong-woo, if you say one more word, I’ll kill you!”]
Even the junior staff burst into genuine laughter.
For the first time since taking on this program, Hong Jeong-hyeok felt rewarded by his work.
Although the major incident of school violence broke out afterward, preparations for <The Heroes> 10th episode proceeded smoothly.
Again there was no game corner, but the writers weren’t anxious like before. They had somehow come to expect something from Gyeon Gang-hyeon successor. That he would create another topic of conversation this time too.
“Wow… this question is big. I’m already excited.”
“Woo Sae-geon successor didn’t cut this question? How unusual.”
“Right. Could it have looked interesting even to Woo Sae-geon successor…?”
“Come on, is he that type of person?”
[Washing powerless Gyeon Gang-hyeon
- Being washed by powerful Ja Hyeong-woo]
The writers had already marked this question as an important scene in their notes. Even before filming started.
‘Something big is coming.’
The host grinned and opened his mouth. Finally the long-awaited question emerged.
[“This question is for males only!”]
The writers already started scribbling situational subtitles that came to mind on the spot in their notes.
In Hong Jeong-hyeok’s mind too, editing and effects perfect for the current situation unfolded smoothly.
First, he decided that no matter what, Gyeon Gang-hyeon’s expression of shock with eyes popping out as soon as the question was thrown would definitely make it into the final product.
[Narration: !]
Conversely, cross-editing with Ja Hyeong-woo’s equally speechless, victimized expression would be the icing on the cake.
[Narration: 2 victims]
Gyeon Gang-hyeon’s embarrassed expression came out so well. Starting with that.
[“Washing Gang-hyeon!”]
Gyeon Gang-hyeon turned to Sa Ye-ho with a face full of betrayal.
The writers’ hands also got busy.
[Speech subtitle (Gang-hyeon): What… what are you going to do]
[Speech subtitle (Ye-ho): Like this whoosh and (?) swish swish and (?)]
[Narration: ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹]
Host Bae Eun-soo had already prepared himself after seeing this question in today’s script.
He seemed to have put extra effort in, his attitude sharp and focused. Bae Eun-soo enthusiastically drew out each person’s answer.
[“Number… 1.”]
Yang Pyo also didn’t agonize much.
[Speech subtitle (Yang Pyo): No, honestly… washing hyung seems like it would be easy]
[Speech subtitle (Gang-hyeon): Easy? Should I make it difficult for you?!]
[Speech subtitle (Ye-ho): Difficult? Pyo, let’s wash together (?)]
[Speech subtitle (Gang-hyeon): I’ll really kill…]
[Speech subtitle (Yang Pyo): Does hyung weigh over 60kg?]
[Speech subtitle (Gang-hyeon): You don’t ask a man’s weight]
Ma Cheon-ah and Won Ha-ri, who had been giggling, burst into laughter.
The ripened atmosphere continued.
[“I’ll do number 1.”]
Jin Seol-woon, who chose number 1 without hesitation with a smile on his lips as if it was fun, left everyone dumbfounded.
Indeed. Hong Jeong-hyeok had an intuition.
Unanimous decision, landslide victory vibes.
‘This is the kind of question that easily becomes awkward if they’re not quite close, so I was actually considering a complete edit…’
At this point, Hong Jeong-hyeok had to acknowledge it.
Gyeon Gang-hyeon is completely a member of the Twelve Zodiac.
Also, Gyeon Gang-hyeon will be the key point that revives this dead broadcast!
[“1… number 1…”]
Hae Mi-jun was as embarrassed as if choosing someone to confess to between Gyeon Gang-hyeon and Ja Hyeong-woo.
[“Would Woo Sae-geon successor give an answer?”]
[“…1.”]
Surprisingly, even Woo Sae-geon responded. He contributed to the highlight scene!
He probably chose the lesser of two evils, but it was a sufficiently valuable statement. Waves of emotion crossed the PDs’ faces.
‘Sa Ye-ho successor did it…! Did he tell Woo Sae-geon to at least give one answer? It’s just a short reply, but how precious is this.’
As the corner reached its climax, Gyeon Gang-hyeon’s facial expressions became art with each passing second.
The host went even further. Bae Eun-soo, who had been smiling slyly, expanded the situation.
[“Ja Hyeong-woo successor! You weren’t chosen by anyone, what’s going on! Now, here comes the question! So then, what about you? Washing powerless Gyeon Gang-hyeon number 1, or powerful—”]
[“Number 1.”]
Sa Ye-ho threw his head back and roared with laughter.
Among other sounds of people pressing fists to desks trying to hold back laughter, Gyeon Gang-hyeon was devastated.
The host finally threw the crowning question.
[“So how about Gyeon Gang-hyeon successor? If you had to choose one?”]
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
