In October, the Korean Wave scene was completely swept by a hurricane called "The Heirs".
After only four episodes, the ratings soared, becoming an unstoppable phenomenon.
The talk of the town was about Kim Tan and Cha Eun-sang's love triangle, and the online trending topics were dominated by the plot and characters. Meanwhile, Choi Young-do, played by Oh Sunny, a complex character who was arrogant and domineering on the outside but sensitive and love-starved on the inside, captured the hearts of countless viewers at an astonishing speed.
He is no longer just the idol SUN known only to fans, but also actor Ou Yangguang.
The media described him as having "amazing acting skills" and "strong character portrayal ability," and advertising offers came in like snowflakes, filling his personal schedule to the brim.
What delighted him and his company even more was that, with his explosive growth in popularity, more and more people began to learn more about the group EXO because of "Choi Young-do".
EXO's album sales have skyrocketed, and their popularity has soared.
On social media platforms, topics such as "I became a fan of EXO because of Choi Young-do", "Discovered the treasure boy group EXO", and "EXO is a group with perfect visuals" continue to rise in popularity.
This virtuous cycle of individuals leading the team and the team supporting individuals has, to some extent, mitigated the gloom that had hung over the team due to the Kris Wu incident.
The members looked at Ou Yangguang with genuine joy for him and a sense of encouragement that "we can't hold him back."
However, what everyone's true feelings were behind the scenes remained unknown!
Another interesting phenomenon emerged. Countless new "Young-do" fans, while frantically catching up on information about Oh Sunny, were surprised and shocked to discover that their cool and domineering "Choi Young-do" was actually appearing on a virtual marriage reality show called "We Got Married"! And his "wife" was none other than Kim Ji-won, who played Yoo Rachel, his sister in the drama!
This peculiar sense of mismatch between "siblings in the play, and imaginary couple in real life" has sparked tremendous discussion and anticipation.
"Help! Choi Young-do, how could you marry your 'sister'?!"
"Ahhh, this is so real! Which of my favorite couples is actually real?"
"I'm going to watch 'We Got Married' because of Ou Yangguang and Kim Ji-won, the sweetness level is off the charts!"
The ratings and online views of "We Got Married" have reached a new peak, with countless people watching in front of their screens, eager to see what kind of sparks this "cross-border" couple will create on the variety show.
Furthermore, because their characters in the drama are heirs to chaebols, they are jokingly referred to as the "Golden Couple."
Amidst this ratings storm sweeping across Asia, time quietly slipped towards October 19th, Kim Ji-won's 21st birthday.
Kim Ji-won spent her birthday on the set of "The Heirs".
During a break in filming, the crew specially prepared a small celebration ceremony.
As the lights dimmed, Ou Yangguang carefully approached from a distance, carrying a birthday cake adorned with fresh strawberries and delicate frosting in both hands.
The flickering candlelight illuminated his gentle, smiling face and brightened Kim Ji-won's eyes, which were filled with surprise and delight.
The crew gathered around and sang "Happy Birthday" in unison.
Ou Yangguang presented the cake to her, looking at her intently.
Amidst the blessings and songs of the crowd, Kim Ji-won clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, her long eyelashes casting soft shadows beneath them. She made a sincere wish, then took a deep breath and blew out all the candles.
Applause and cheers erupted instantly.
"Happy birthday, Zhiyuan!" Ou Yangguang gently placed the cake on the table and offered his blessings with a smile.
"Thank you, Kwang-ssi!" Kim Ji-won's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes curved into beautiful crescents. She was clearly very touched by the surprise from the crew and Oh Sunshine.
Meanwhile, after communicating with the production crew, the VJs from the "We Got Married" program had already quietly taken their positions to record this heartwarming moment. This was not only a surprise birthday celebration from the production crew, but also a memorable moment in their "married life."
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