Chapter 79: A Reuters Forum Style (Not Actually Reuters) + ...
—In that case, does Sanghee think that GDxi, who is co-starring with her this time, meets her requirements for her ideal type?
"Eh? GD sunbaenim?"
The news that G-Dragon and Sanghee were confirmed to film "We Got Married" was released the day before the show officially began filming.
It wasn't wrong for Sanghee to mention the other person's name directly on camera at that moment.
Even in the show's initial concept, the fact that Sanghee and GD knew each other would be appearing together was a special arrangement.
In previous recordings, the celebrities had no idea about the identity of their hypothetical marriage partner when they first appeared on screen, or were only given a vague idea.
However, for these two, who were already familiar with each other before the show and had even been rumored to be dating more than once, knowing that they would appear together with each other would actually give the public a more novel feeling.
—Since they knew who their hypothetical marriage partner was, why did they still choose to act in the role? Does this mean that the relationship between these two is more than just a rumor?
When the public holds this mindset, they will naturally choose to watch the program.
When recording a program, the production team will naturally prioritize what the audience expects and wants to see on the show.
"Unnie, you're not going to show this question to your seniors in person later, are you?"
If I'm right, I think GD is actually a great fit for my ideal type.
Because this person is older.
When faced with such a direct question, Sanghee thought for a moment and a hint of wariness about a trap appeared on her face.
Sanghee always appeared very natural in front of the camera, even if her answer wasn't entirely from the heart.
Even if the reaction were broadcast live, viewers would only find Sanghee's idea amusing.
Sanghee's previous experience as a regular MC also prompted her to choose options that would create entertainment value when answering questions.
After all, all the recorded content is part of the job and may appear in front of the public.
—I won't let GDxi see it in person.
The accompanying PD denied this with a smile.
There's no indication at all that she knew the production team had considered this.
However, Sanghee's actions have shifted the focus of the problem.
The producer doesn't avoid sensitive questions. How to answer these questions mainly depends on the artist's perspective.
The camera diligently recorded the questions and answers between Sanghee and the accompanying PD.
After a flight that takes more than ten hours, there is a drive of nearly an hour.
Due to time constraints and budget limitations, neither the performers nor their staff will have time to adjust upon arrival in Los Angeles; they will be immediately put into recording.
That's just how work is.
Everyone is basically used to it by now.
After the pre-interview was over, Sanghee and the accompanying PD discussed the upcoming recording.
Compared to the accompanying PD, who was born in 1987, Sanghee is practically a younger sister.
During the conversation, the PD subconsciously took a better view of Sanghee.
The PD easily found a reason for this care; it's hard to dislike Sanghee's personality.
Smart, beautiful, and capable children are popular wherever they go.
Before getting out of the car, Sanghee stared at the accompanying PD for a few seconds, then asked, "Will you continue to be my accompanying PD from now on?"
Sanghee's eyes always sparkle when she talks to others.
When she looks at people, it's easy to give the illusion that Sanghee only has eyes for herself.
—Unless something unexpected happens, I will continue to follow Sanghee's recording.
While giving an affirmative answer, the accompanying PD was also thinking about what his colleagues thought of Sanghee.
No wonder everyone likes this person so much.
Even when performing, this person's performance is so captivating that it's hard not to like them.
[Shanghai Triad | Reuters Building]
LZ: Angrily waiting for Reuters' scoop, Zhi Shang has so easily whetted my appetite.
6L: Photos of Long Ge and Xi Mei arriving at the airport have already appeared. How far off will it be before they're seen together? [Looking forward to it]
11L: Can we expect a chance encounter post? Even though I know the chances are slim, I'm still a little hopeful TT
12L: It's okay, you can wait for ss to post [just kidding]
23L: Oh my god, they've all gone overseas, are there still SS following them?
27L: Yes, there are. There are even people on Twitter claiming they'll be sharing in real time. But it looks like they won't be long before the show's producers force them to shut down.
31L: He's absolutely insane.
43L: To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I saw the news that they were filming in Los Angeles. It would have been better if they could have gone to Seattle.
47L: Actually, Texas is also an option.
48L: You guys upstairs are just enjoying the drama! [Chin resting on hand]
53L: Nobody dares to say for sure, but the two most popular pairings are still with their respective exes. We can't be sure what's real now, but back then, their sincerity was completely selfless.
59L: I glanced at the title; this is the Reuters thread. 53L's comment is meaningless.
61L: Please, don't be a KY (disrespectful or insensitive person).
67L: Is telling the truth considered being insensitive? I'm a fan of the show. When I heard that the two of them were going to be on the show, I specifically looked into them, and ended up shipping them with their respective exes.
To be honest, Zhi Shang can only be considered a meal replacement.
75L: Aren't all the fans on our show like 67L? [facepalm]
86L: If you want to cry at a grave, go outside and cry slowly by yourself. It's really bad luck.
Here are two stunning photos from the Zhishang Town circle to refresh your eyes, everyone passing by [Images*N]
99L: 53L, I understand you. Do you think you're particularly niche, particularly clear-headed, and particularly unique? You ship a couple and then drag others down with you, but actually, none of them are truly accepted. At least Zhi Shang appeared on We Got Married, while your couple will only be buried in the grave.
107L: The current Supreme Couple has instantly surpassed all other couples whose authenticity is unknown.
111L: Ahem, wasn't the most interesting thing about the recording of the show in Los Angeles the previous leak that the two of them would have postponed the recording because they couldn't get work visas if the production team hadn't reminded them?
It seems like Waiji is a completely makeshift operation.
If I were a member of the production team, my heart would stop the moment I heard that news, and then I would feel relieved the next second.
118L: Everyone already knew that Waiji was a makeshift operation.
I don't think anyone outside is reacting too strongly to this.
130L: Who would confront the company about this? After all, both sides' fans would love for the recording schedule to be canceled. When people find out about this, they'll just feel sorry for them.
142L: But this incident also shows that WJ doesn't seem to have any intention of going to America.
These two are probably the most famous cash cows in South Korea, yet they still have visa problems.
149L: It's not that there isn't any, but it's possible that the Western chickens really don't care about the life or death of the artists.
163L: You can't say that. The initial report said they hadn't gone through the consular procedures, which means the company had actually prepared for the artist beforehand, but simply forgot to take the last step. That's understandable. After all, unless there's a need for overseas activities, very few companies would prepare these things for their artists in advance.
172L: Among artist work visas, the US visa is the hardest to obtain. The fact that Wai-chi was able to complete the remaining procedures in less than a month shows that the company was prepared. Although Wai-chi mostly criticizes the company, he didn't have any major problems in this matter.
179L: Wait, I remember we got married not long ago. So, does Wai-chi have plans to go to the US?
188L: I'm more inclined to believe that one of them has a confirmed overseas job offer; otherwise, given Waiji's personality, it's hard to say.
197L: Oh my, an overseas trip? WYSIWYG has been keeping this a secret for a long time.
203L: Your area still has some substance, kkk No wonder YY dared to let their two most popular stars appear on We Got Married.
217L: So far, two out of the three major players have failed to penetrate the US market. The only one that hasn't made any big moves is now starting to try. What's so magical about Europe and America?
222L: If you achieve even a little success, you'll definitely be praised by the public. Don't you already know what this place is like?
231L: Oh my god, could this be related to EE's return? If so, it feels like a risky move.
237L: Judging from the comeback teaser materials, EE seems to be using a very new style this time, which is inherently risky. Hopefully, YG won't arrange it this way. [Wishing]
241L: It should be related to BB. After all, Kwon Yong went to see Chanel's haute couture show at the beginning of this year.
243L: But BB's activities this year will mainly focus on the individual activities of the other members.
259L: If it's really related to BB, I have a feeling it'll be really lively kkk I'm kind of looking forward to Shang Jie's reaction~
261L: What kind of reaction can Sister Shang have? This woman just wants to count her money beautifully. Also, remember to use your job title when you're at work.
267L: Shang Jie's fans are just using the title of director to defend Shang Jie.
289L: Seriously, is it really impossible to get Reuters today?
293L: It would be strange if we could wait that long.
301L: Actually, there are posts on Instagram from Chinese people who ran into the film... It happened at a guesthouse in the Hollywood Hills. Apparently, the filming location was in the villa area on the hilltop.
305L: Wow, it seems the production team really spent a lot of money this time. No wonder some people are criticizing the treatment these two received.
313L: It's alright. The fact that these two were able to appear is a pleasant surprise for the production team.
354L: I don't care about arguing, I just want to know when "The Supreme" will finally air?
356L: Me too, I'm really looking forward to the broadcast of Supreme!
While Han Sang-hee was still on her way, Kwon Ji-yong had already arrived.
Because he set off in the afternoon, it was already daytime in Los Angeles when he arrived.
The accompanying staff were setting up cameras in the villa where the recording would take place, preparing for the upcoming recording.
This recording will probably last four or five days.
The fact that the first recording lasted so long was not only because they wanted to accumulate more material to save money, but also because the production team wanted to capture the true way the two guests interacted.
After all, the rumors about these two dating and breaking up have not only spread to the public, but there are also many related rumors within their circle.
The invitation was initially extended on a whim because the production team had heard those rumors.
Even though I might get scolded by the company, if I agree, it'll be a huge boost in popularity.
For GD and Sanghee, the production team wanted to see their confusion and sincerity in the final edited footage.
"A choice to get close to someone you know is impossible." This description appears to some extent in every couple they portray.
However, the author in charge of this pair thought it over and over and still felt that this sentence was the most appropriate to describe their main storyline.
Sometimes I wonder if we would be more suitable to be together if we weren't ourselves.
—No matter what, I just can't bring myself to dislike you.
—The senior and junior brothers and sisters who appeared halfway through were idols and fans from the very beginning.
For the writers on the production team, each imaginary couple will have their own unique tone, from their first meeting to their final parting.
However, things can sometimes change as the recording progresses.
After all, the writers' initial tone was determined based on intuition and their perception of the market.
Capturing the true feelings of these two individuals was expected to be somewhat difficult for the production team.
Mature artists are naturally wary of cameras most of the time, and they usually only give polished, performative answers.
Therefore, the production team chose to conduct an extended period of filming overseas.
Prolonged filming can easily make people forget the camera is there.
In a foreign land, facing everything unfamiliar and novel, one will always subconsciously develop some feelings for the only person one can be close to.
These are all considerations for the production team.
Of course, this consideration will not be directly explained to the two actors who will be performing.
During the recording, the production team will only give Sanghee and GD a broad theme through the accompanying PD, just like in previous recordings.
The theme this time is "A First Encounter in a Foreign Land: The Starting Point of a Destination Wedding".
Once the theme was decided, at least the production team was satisfied.
After all, it's not easy to find out that these two haven't worked together overseas.
In this way, the beginning and end of the storyline in the program are not affected by reality.
This is for the same reason that the production team requires the artists to not have any scandals with other people during the recording process.
For celebrities, this also provides a reason to separate the show from reality after it ends.
After all, it's just recording a show; there's no need to go to such extremes.
The production team was quite sensible in this regard.
After the interview was over, Kwon Ji-yong, guided by the accompanying PD, went outside to wait for the arrival of his imagined wife.
Knowing that there was still some time, he took the candy-colored LeBoy he had DIY-ed and was in the final stages of painting from his assistant and continued to finish it.
The bold and vibrant graffiti color scheme doesn't look out of place on the already bright spring-like handbag; instead, it creates a perfectly harmonious feel.
The atmosphere became somewhat peaceful for a moment.
The accompanying PD didn't ask any questions at this point, but instead let the camera record everything.
The questions asked in the first pre-recorded interview for a TV show are always similar.
Through this pre-interview, both accompanying PDs reaffirmed the necessity of filming overseas.
As expected, both of them do indeed have the habit of being entertainers, giving answers for the sake of the show, but it's hard to tell whether they're telling the truth.
Especially the one who debuted even earlier.
The accompanying PD felt the biggest crisis of his career from this person.
GD was actually very cooperative with his staff. However, the accompanying PD felt that it was difficult to make judgments when dealing with GD, and that he was often led by the nose by him.
It's true that overly mature celebrities aren't really suited for this show.
Putting aside everything else, it's very difficult for the staff.
Kwon Ji-yong didn't notice any of this.
He was completely absorbed in the graffiti he was creating.
They said they would give an answer when they met again, but it turns out someone has been avoiding them.
Thinking about Han Sang-hee's behavior during this period, Kwon Ji-yong suddenly smiled.
Without a doubt, he was so angry he laughed.
However, when viewed on camera, it looks more like a satisfied smile on his face after admiring the graffiti in his hands.
Noticing that time was almost up, Kwon Ji-yong put the things down.
—Is that a gift that GDxi is preparing to give to Sanghee?
Seeing GD's obvious change in demeanor, the accompanying PD tentatively asked a question.
"Yes."
Kwon Ji-yong nodded first, then, realizing his answer was too simple, he added, "However, since we don't know Sanghee's specific preferences, we have some other preparations besides that."
He inexplicably thought of the other person when he saw that handbag, so he bought it.
It was probably last year.
However, there has never been a suitable time to send it out.
He happened to remember this before setting off for this recording.
So I brought it with me.
This is the explanation Kwon Ji-yong gave himself.
As for the actual effort he spent on graffiti during this period, and the many times he conceived of how to give the gift, he subconsciously ignored it.
He didn't actually care about Han Sang-hee's thoughts at all. Kwon Ji-yong thought to himself.
—Does this mean the two don't seem as familiar to the public as they might think?
The PD grasped the key points in Kwon Ji-yong's answer and followed up with another question.
No matter how Kwon Ji-yong answers this question, it will achieve the program team's goal.
If they appear familiar enough on the show, the public will naturally imagine their private interactions and speculate whether they are already together.
Conversely, the public will find it novel. The two, whom many consider a confirmed couple, are surprisingly unfamiliar with each other.
No matter what, it's full of highlights.
Upon hearing the PD's question, Kwon Ji-yong instinctively wanted to deny it, but he ultimately gave a vague answer.
"Perhaps you could say that. After all, it's been twenty days since I last saw that person."
She seems very busy lately.
As for whether one is familiar with something or not, one can find relevant evidence in this statement.
Are Kwon Ji-yong and Han Sang-hee actually familiar with each other?
By the standards of celebrities, these two should be considered familiar with each other, even though they didn't see each other very often throughout last year.
However, this kind of familiarity is quite different from the familiarity that the general public perceives.
However, these two are, after all, celebrities, and celebrities at an event.
The accompanying PD remained silent for a moment after hearing Kwon Ji-yong's answer.
GDxi, even though this is a hypothetical marriage reality show, there doesn't have to be such a stark difference between mentioning each other and not mentioning each other.
Because the PD herself was the one asking the questions, she could easily perceive the difference in the other person's attitude.
So was it because the attitude towards the gift wasn't fulfilled that it was so difficult to judge before?
Even though both attitudes are completely dedicated, the only difference is the final result, but the PD really likes this current state. Because in editing, this state perfectly conveys anticipation and excitement.
But is there any element of performance involved in this performance?
The accompanying PD felt a bit of a headache when he thought about this possibility.
Although it's just a variety show, the PD still wanted to pursue a certain degree of authenticity.
However, in the final cut, this scene was naturally accompanied by the caption, "GDxi is looking forward to meeting Sanghee because we haven't seen each other for a long time."
The camera was still recording, but the accompanying PD remained silent.
According to signals from his colleagues, Sanghee was about to arrive.
The first recording is about to begin.
I hope everything goes well.
This is the common sentiment of most of the staff present at this moment.
The moment Han Sang-hee saw Kwon Ji-yong after getting out of the car, she remembered the words she had solemnly sworn at the last time they met.
Ahem, after the show's recording ends, can she use the excuse that she's been very busy lately?
With that thought in mind, Han Shangxi looked at the other person with the same smile as always.
Today's recording is about our first meeting.
From greeting each other after getting off the car, to GD lifting Sanghee's suitcase, to chatting in the room, and the gifts she received...
The filming actually went quite smoothly.
However, at the request of the accompanying writer, the scene of Kwon Ji-yong fixing Han Sang-hee's hair was filmed several times.
Of course, there was no specific script for "We Got Married," and the act of fixing their hair was entirely improvised by the two of them.
However, for the sake of the final presentation of the program, the two need to repeat this action several times.
Those who are unaware of the situation might feel disillusioned upon seeing this scene.
But variety shows are ultimately just variety shows.
The final product is primarily for ratings; while there is some authenticity involved, it's secondary.
Due to local regulations, filming on the first day of the program only lasted until 10 p.m.
After filming wrapped, most of the staff left the villa where the show was being recorded, leaving only the two artists' assistants and the accompanying PD that Sanghee had met during the day to deal with any unforeseen circumstances.
To protect the privacy of the celebrities, all the cameras installed in the villa were turned off at this time.
This is the time when artists can truly move around freely.
After a flight of more than ten hours, being exposed to the camera for an extended period of time makes it hard not to feel tired.
As expected, the president's promise of a vacation was a complete lie.
This was Han Sang-hee's first reaction after filming stopped.
Leaning back on the sofa in the first-floor living room, she drifted into a somewhat dazed state.
To put it simply, I'm exhausted.
She's been busy with her schedule these past few days.
Yesterday, after finishing the magazine shoot, she went straight to the airport.
Humans are, after all, human beings, and they need rest.
Seeing that Han Sang-hee had been in this state for more than ten minutes, Kwon Ji-yong silently came downstairs.
"Ugh, why do I always have to make myself so tired?"
When the water glass was handed to him, Han Shangxi took it instinctively.
It wasn't until she heard the voice that she belatedly turned her gaze to the person in front of her.
This is her first time filming this type of variety show.
When Han Sang-hee saw Kwon Ji-yong again after filming ended, she felt a little uncomfortable.
"Why did you come down here, senior? Aren't you going to rest?"
She took a sip of the ice water in her glass without any expression, then looked up at the other person and asked.
Han Shangxi's facial expressions unusually failed him at this moment.
"Everything that just happened was just filming. Once it's over, it's completely over."
Kwon Ji-yong looked at Han Sang-hee seriously and said.
Such highly targeted exposure can easily confuse people.
Kwon Ji-yong was somewhat worried about the person in front of him.
After listening to Kwon Ji-yong's words, Han Sang-hee paused for a moment before revealing a smile.
"Yes, thanks for the reminder, brother."
Han Sang-hee's answer did not lessen Kwon Ji-yong's worries.
Something's not right. This guy almost never calls him "brother".
Because of the unusual form of address, Kwon Ji-yong even began to recall the details of today's filming, trying to find anything that seemed amiss.
Seeing that the other party's worries were more obvious than before, Han Shangxi, realizing that he had been misunderstood, regained some of his energy.
"Do I have to keep calling you 'senior' for it to not seem strange?"
After venting her frustrations, Han Sang-hee remembered Kwon Ji-yong's genuine concern and subconsciously shifted her gaze elsewhere.
She shouldn't have said that.
"That's good. We'll continue filming tomorrow."
Shangxi, get some rest.
Seeing that Sang-hee had completely returned to normal, Kwon Ji-yong didn't pay much attention to her complaints.
However, those words couldn't really be considered a complaint.
After giving a few instructions, Kwon Ji-yong then wanted to go upstairs and leave, giving the other person some space.
At times like this, she would probably prefer to be alone.
"I have the answer to the question from last time."
"Do you want to hear it, brother?"
Han Sang-hee looked at Kwon Ji-yong who had walked to the stairs and suddenly spoke up.
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