"Hear Your Secret" is a popular romance novel. Last year, it topped the Korean physical book sales list until it was squeezed out by new books in March this year.

Many people have shed tears for the male and female protagonists with true feelings, and have also scolded the second female lead with true feelings.

If you just search the names of these characters on the Internet, you can see a lot of incredible fan fiction, and many professional artists have drawn them as derivative products.

The novel's posters, stickers and various other peripheral products are selling very well.

Now when seeing the name "Above the Rose" on the hot search, many people's first reaction is that they don't recognize it.

What is this?

New TV series?

I haven't heard of it. What's so good about it that it's on the hot search list?

When they clicked on the entry and saw the introduction and characters, they found out that this was a TV series adapted from "I Hear Your Secrets".

Looking at the cast, the main actors, including Jeon Yong, Kim Soo-han, Han Hyo-ju and others, are all top notch talents.

Wait, something strange seems to have sneaked in?

Many people didn’t notice it the first time they watched it, and only saw Shen Jiezhu’s name in the second watch, and she was the second female lead?

The comment section is filled with various dissatisfied voices.

Which of the actors who can appear in the leading roles nowadays is not a graduate of a professional college? Many people learn professional knowledge and skills in college, and then hone their acting skills with small roles after entering the society. Only when their acting skills and looks can be amazing will they be discovered by big directors.

Generally speaking, there are very few actors who can become the Chosen One, and most of them just get through it slowly.

If everyone is doing the same, why is Shen Jiezhu such an exception? She is just an internet celebrity, but she participated in a romance variety show, she has no personal works, and now she is the second female lead?

Isn’t this a naked shady plot?

Could it be that Shen Jiezhu is the investor of this drama? That's why she has the power to force the director and producer to play the second female lead?

Very likely!

They couldn't think of any other reason for Shen Jiezhu's debut as the second female lead except for some shady dealings.

It can't be because of his acting skills!

Just kidding, an internet celebrity doesn't have any acting skills.

Fans could brag about her opera expertise before, and they really have nothing to say, after all, her professional ability is still very strong. But acting is not her expertise, so if such an important role is given to her, wouldn't the show be ruined?

The comment section was very lively, but not many people congratulated or encouraged. Most people came in to see the excitement and then left. Those who stayed started arguing with others.

[Ahhhh! Lee Mi-sun is my youth! My youth is about to be ruined! Can Sim Jie-ju please get out of here! I'm just a passerby, I don't chase stars, I just want the novels I like to stay the same forever, why do they have to be made into TV series! ]

[So excited, so excited, my favorite novel is going to be made into a TV series! I also love this director, he has produced many high-quality dramas, I believe he can do it! ]

[It's really funny. You have no brains. The author didn't say anything. What right do you have to stop him from filming a TV series? Besides, what are you talking about? Why scold a pig? Is it the pig who decides whether to film or not? ]

[Shen Jiezhu is very confident in herself. Even if the script comes to her, she has to weigh her abilities, right? For such a big IP, either you can become a god in one fell swoop if you perform well, or you will be scolded for the rest of your life! 】

[There are so many people in the entertainment industry, why choose Sim Je-joo! Lee Yeon-hee really needs acting skills, and it's not enough to just be pretty! ]

[The director probably doesn't want to have a good reputation. You were so careful in casting for every drama before, why is it like you're just joking this time? The other three are all good, but Shen Jiezhu is not good! ]

[When I thought about her acting, I was so embarrassed that my toes dug into the ground.]

[Thank you, I've already thought of that scene! Oh my Yeon Hee! My fists are hard.]

[I was really moved by Yeon Hee. I think the author portrayed her as a queen. Even though she is a villain, she is the real queen. The way she went on a killing spree in the later part was totally a dance on my XP! ]

[It’s actually not bad. I watched the video of Busandong last time, and it totally felt like Lee Yeon-hee! ]

[Yes, yes, yes, I wanted to say that too, but everyone’s reaction was so intense, and I was afraid of being scolded. Lee Yeon Hee has been very crazy since then. She was really crazy in Busandong, and the last time she attended a charity gala, she was very rich and looked like a young lady.]

【Everyone, I just came back from the official website. I feel mixed emotions. You should go and take a look at the makeup photos. Pictures reveal the truth!】

When the noisy fans saw this comment, they were curious and flocked to the official account of the TV series. The top photo on the homepage was the makeup photos of the four people.

It is a nine-square grid, and in the middle is of course a group photo of the four of us.

The background is black and red, the venue is very luxurious, the four people are dressed gorgeously, standing and sitting casually. The male lead is giving a rose to the female lead, the male lead's hand is grabbing the female lead's skirt, and the female lead is excluded from the world of three people, sitting on the sofa in the corner drinking.

This group photo really looks like a gathering of a wealthy family. Amidst the carelessness, a sense of extravagance and decadence is revealed.

A streak of golden light crossed the scene, illuminating the faces of all four figures.

The expressions of the four people were magnified, and the details on their faces were extremely clear. From the perspective of atmosphere alone, this photo was too successful. Even passers-by who have not read the novel could not help but be moved when they saw this photo.

This is a wealthy family!

The four are indispensable, without one of them the family won’t have the flavor of a wealthy family.

Is Shen Jiezhu really that bad?

It doesn't seem possible to tell from this picture, but at least at the moment she is blending in, quietly staying in the corner, not trying to steal the spotlight, but she is impossible to ignore.

This is Lee Yeon Hee...

The fans who rushed in to see the joke suddenly quieted down. The huge resentment in the hot search comment section just now seemed to have calmed down a lot at this moment.

Compared with the arguments under the hot searches, the atmosphere in the official website's comment section is much better.

Fans of various artists came in and congratulated the successful filming of the TV series.

Fans of the novel took this opportunity to recommend the original work to passers-by.

Friends of the director and screenwriter appeared in the comment section to cheer them on.

Other artists who lost the casting also came in to congratulate them.

Even the Metaphysics Hall, which had never appeared before, made a rare appearance. Of course, they didn't care about the director or screenwriter. The main person they congratulated was Shen Jiezhu.

[The Benefactor is so good! I've read the novel and I'm following the TV series too! The Benefactor is Lee Yeon-hee! Sending love! Muah muah muah!]

[This is the first TV series starring a metaphysician, so I must support it. Come on, Piggy!]

[Original novel fans are here, so good! Sha! I love Lee Yeon Hee's solo photo! Our Yeon Hee! Our eldest lady should look like this! Woohoo, mommy loves you! Don't love that stinky man, just be beautiful! ]

[I know Lee Yeon Hee is a badass, but she is really pretty! If she hadn't turned evil, she would have been the heroine! ]

[Don't start a fight, my dears, the female lead is Han Hyoju-sama! A very good-looking and powerful senior! Zhuzhu is just the second female lead! ]

[Looking forward to it, "W-Two Worlds" is my favorite! Let's go for it every week! 】

[This cast of main characters is so luxurious, they are all my favorites, hehe, thank you MBC! ]

[I love the male and female protagonists, the atmosphere is amazing, this is how a rich family love should be, I feel like I'm already in love, thank you! ]

[Wake up, the second male lead and the female lead are obviously a better match, okay? A gentle older sister and a stubborn little puppy! Indifferent to the world, only stubborn towards you, ahhh! I'm going crazy! ]

[Hmm? Am I the only one who supports the second male lead and the second female lead? The makeup photos have me hooked! I can already imagine a novel in my head, what a strong story this is! ]

[A story about sworn enemies is also fine, a life-and-death contest. They want to kill each other, but they can't bear to do so, and then they keep the other person in front of them to make things difficult for them. It's both spicy and sweet! ]

[Here are the pens for you. Hurry up and write. Ten minutes should be enough! ! ]

[I have to say, Shen Jiezhu really touched me this time. She has a great expressiveness and her eyes are very dramatic. You can't tell that she is an amateur at all. I saw the makeup photos and felt that she got into the role very quickly. In just a moment, the feeling was immediately different. ]

[Zhuzhu said in her live broadcast that she had found a teacher to learn acting skills. It seems to have helped a little. Hahaha! Fortunately, when she said that last night, I was already worried that she would be scolded! ]

[Where is the behind-the-scenes footage? Why can’t I see it? ]

[Refresh, there are too many people watching now, the network is a bit laggy, it took me a long time to refresh. ]

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It must be said that this clip was released at the right time.

Now the comments from fans are trending upwards. In addition to satisfying the book fans, it is now necessary to attract a large number of passers-by.

The official release of the behind-the-scenes footage at this time is, on the one hand, to tell everyone that the four actors have a very good relationship and that the atmosphere on the set is harmonious and relaxed. In such an environment, the things shot will be more appealing.

On the other hand, the Metaphysics Museum has shown up, and their comments have attracted attention from all sides, which is more effective than the publicity team's hard work for a week.

They were unable to report back to the Metaphysics Hall and could only speak up for Shen Jiezhu, who was the most controversial figure.

Let everyone know that Shen Jiezhu is actually not as bad as everyone thinks, she is always improving herself.

This way, when it is announced that Shen Jiezhu will sing the OST, there won’t be so many negative voices.

Of course, they had already released the news secretly, asking the cooperating media to mention the OST intentionally or unintentionally, and then find some water soldiers to lead the rhythm and let Shen Jiezhu sing.

After seeing this kind of news so often, many people have become accustomed to it and have accepted it subconsciously. When the truth is revealed in the future, they are not so resistant to it.

The director has been in the industry for so long that he knows best how to grasp the audience's mind.

In this wave of publicity, he is the absolute winner.

Regardless of whether it is quarreling or congratulating, the popularity of "Above the Rose" has soared to the highest point, surpassing other TV series promoted at the same time.

The Korean website is very lively because of Shen Jiezhu's identity as an actress.

On the Internet, however, the discussion about her metaphysical identity cannot be stopped.

Because just three minutes ago, "Battle of Psychics" suddenly announced that Shen Jiezhu would participate in the recording of the new season of the show, and she is the first guest who has been officially confirmed.