The scene of Seon Min-gi’s fan meeting was filled with such astonishment that everyone was left speechless.
The first person to regain his senses after Seon Min-gi’s bombshell statement was none other than Tae-ha. Sensing the atmosphere turning strange, Tae-ha quickly responded to Min-gi’s words.
“Oh, come on. You’re exaggerating again, Brother. People will think I’m actually your life’s savior.”
“Maybe you are. You saved me when I was destroying myself as an actor.”
“Goodness. Would a person like that finish his own injeolmi shaved ice and then eat mine too?”
“That’s one thing, and this is another. Were you really that upset about it?”
“Yes, I was. So, as payment for my surprise appearance at this fan meeting, send me an injeolmi shaved ice gifticon.”
“I can’t do that.”
“Why not?”
“It’s too precious.”
“Ha.”
Tae-ha and Seon Min-gi naturally bantered back and forth like a comedy duo. Thanks to that, the strange atmosphere on set returned to normal.
Broccoli also regained his composure and focused on his job.
“Alright, alright. Please discuss the matter of the appearance fee after the fan meeting. Just so you know, I don’t accept injeolmi shaved ice gifticons. Now, I’ll ask the second question. Tae-ha, I heard that when Min-gi was cast for *Killer*, he intended to turn down Hollywood out of a sense of responsibility, but you actively discouraged him from staying. Is that true?”
This wasn’t an easy question either. It was to the point that Tae-ha wondered why the entertainment agency had prepared such a question.
However, Tae-ha answered without letting his discomfort show.
“Oh, it wasn’t quite like that. We just happened to talk, and I said it seemed like a great opportunity, so wouldn’t it be better to go to Hollywood? I just added a playful comment telling him not to worry if it was about me, and that was all. In the first place, it doesn’t make sense for a top-tier actor like him to listen to what I say.”
“I see. Still, I think Min-gi was able to enter Hollywood and star in such a massive film like *Downtown* because he had people like you cheering him on from the sidelines.”
Just as Broccoli was about to wrap up Tae-ha’s answer and move on to the next question, Seon Min-gi suddenly cut in.
“That’s a lie.”
“Pardon?”
“What Tae-ha just said is a lie.”
“Oh, Brother — “
“Actually, I was leaning toward rejecting Dan Warber’s casting offer. I couldn’t bring myself to leave because I didn’t think anyone could take my place once I left. But then, Tae-ha actively told me he wanted me to go to Hollywood. He even said he knew what I was worried about and that he had already thought of an actor who could fill my shoes. That’s when he told me about Lee Seok-hyun, and I was finally able to leave. In that regard, I want to express my gratitude to Lee Seok-hyun right here.”
Another bombshell. Thanks to that statement, the atmosphere that had barely recovered turned strange once again.
And the one who saved the atmosphere once more was Tae-ha.
“You’re such a troublemaker, seriously. So, are you satisfied now that you’ve made your younger brother a liar?”
“I didn’t intend to make you a liar. I was just telling the truth.”
“No, what part of what I said was a lie? And this is your fan meeting, you know.”
“That’s exactly why I have to tell the truth. How could I lie to my fans?”
“Sigh. You’re so stubborn. Everyone, do you still like Brother Min-gi even after this? Can’t you just like me instead?”
Immediately, the voices of Seon Min-gi’s fans erupted.
“No!”
“I see…”
Tae-ha made a sulky face, and Seon Min-gi looked satisfied with the fans’ response.
However, in truth, many fans in the audience had Tae-ha as their second favorite. The bromance in *The Scattered People* had touched the hearts of Seon Min-gi’s fans, so it was a natural result. Even those who didn’t already have him as their second favorite were slowly finding a place for him in their hearts.
That was how impressive his performance at the fan meeting was.
Anyway, Broccoli, who had lost his mind for the second time, finally returned to reality and spoke.
“Hahaha. You two are really close. Anyway, it’s surprising that Tae-ha had such a big influence on Min-gi’s Hollywood debut. I can see why Min-gi mentioned him being his life’s savior. Now, I have to ask one last question before letting Tae-ha go. Wow, this is a tough one too. I expect a huge aftermath.”
“If it’s that bad, wouldn’t it be better not to ask it?”
“No. I must. Now, I’ll ask Tae-ha. You’re famous for being close with the senior actors you’ve worked with. Please tell us who you’re closest to among the following: 1. Han Yun-seong, 2. Lee Seok-hyun, or 3. Seon Min-gi.”
As soon as Broccoli finished the question, Tae-ha felt troubled and looked at Seon Min-gi. He hoped that Seon Min-gi, at least, wouldn’t participate in this debate.
But Seon Min-gi’s gaze was burdened with intensity. He even asked Broccoli this:
“Why am I number three?”
Broccoli fanned himself with his hand as he answered.
“I just read it as it was written. If there’s a problem, you should talk to the agency that prepared this question. Anyway, what’s your answer, Tae-ha? Just give us the number!”
Broccoli quickly shifted his gaze back to Tae-ha, and Tae-ha finally spoke with a miserable expression under the extreme pressure.
“Is this fan meeting actually some kind of ‘Downfall Question Show’ content?”
***
Seon Min-gi’s fan meeting ended successfully. The response afterward was also incredibly positive.
The general consensus was that it was a substantial fan meeting with plenty to see. Many commented that it was great to see a side of Seon Min-gi they hadn’t seen before and hear untold stories.
Among those stories, all of the fans who attended agreed that having Tae-ha as a surprise guest was a stroke of genius. It was only natural, as they had personally experienced how the atmosphere became vibrant the moment he appeared.
And so the incident at the fan meeting seemed to conclude.
But that wasn’t the end.
Lee Min-joo was a longtime fan of Seon Min-gi and was known as the ‘Goddess of Clips’ on Social Media Platform 2. While looking at the photos and videos she took at the fan meeting, Min-joo thought to herself.
‘It would be a waste to just keep these to myself…’
In fact, Min-joo was a fan who had chosen Tae-ha as her second favorite faster than anyone else. Because of that, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that most of the legendary clips related to Tae-ha were created by her hand.
In fact, clips and photos used in popular community posts like [Title: The rookie who’s causing a stir for standing out in … (Spoiler Warning)], [Title: A collection of photos of Kang Tae-ha where no one can understand why he doesn’t do rom-coms.jpg], and [Title: Kang Tae-ha receiving excessive love from his two older brothers.gif] were all created by her.
Some of the edited photos even caught Jeon Sun Young’s eye and played a decisive role in Tae-ha becoming a model for Masculum.
In this way, Lee Min-joo had been unintentionally recruiting fans for Tae-ha. This time, too, she felt a surge of creative desire. Even though she had work she needed to finish immediately, it was hard to suppress the urge.
Eventually, she gave in and started making clips on the spot. She didn’t just make clips; she edited photos and even polished the videos.
And this time, she uploaded the finished work directly to the community.
[Title: (Warning: Long Post) Kang Tae-ha showing off his charms at Seon Min-gi’s fan meeting]
(Kang Tae-ha appearing as a surprise guest at Seon Min-gi’s fan meeting .gif)
(The dance and singing skills of former idol Kang Tae-ha, where it’s a mystery why he failed .mp4)
(Kang Tae-ha becoming an accidental ending fairy while panting after his performance .gif)
(Kang Tae-ha extreme close-up 1 .jpg)
(Kang Tae-ha extreme close-up 2 .jpg)
(Kang Tae-ha extreme close-up 3 .jpg)
(Kang Tae-ha answering Broccoli’s question and Seon Min-gi unexpectedly denying it 1 .mp4)
(Tae-ha and Seon Min-gi’s banter refreshing the atmosphere 1 .mp4)
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It was a post so detailed that one could feel like they had seen the entire fan meeting just by reading it. Because of that, Min-joo didn’t expect the post to become popular. Usually, long posts like this were only enjoyed by those in the know and were quietly buried.
However,
– Wow, Kang Tae-ha is so handsome.
– Heol? What? Was Kang Tae-ha always this good at singing?
– He’s good at dancing too? Why on earth did he fail as an idol…?
– It makes me realize once again how tough and pitiful the small-agency idols in our country are. Even a group with a member like this failed.
– Even the ending was perfect, wow.
– But honestly, the song is a 10/10, and aren’t the moves too easy?
– Totally agreed.
– If you look up old videos of Kang Tae-ha, he’s great at live singing and dancing.
– Do those videos even exist?
– Yeah. If you search well, you can find exactly one.
– Anyway, what’s with Kang Tae-ha? He’s a total rookie, but he went to Seon Min-gi and gave him advice?
– Calling him “Brother” the first time they met, his social skills are insane lol.
– I already liked Kang Tae-ha, but this is crazy.
– Seon Min-gi is funny too lol. He’s trying to talk him up because it’s a fan meeting, but he’s sticking to fact-checking no matter what.
– Seriously. He fact-checks harder than the media these days lol.
– So Kang Tae-ha sent Seon Min-gi to Hollywood? That’s legendary.
– This is crazy lol. Sending Seon Min-gi to Hollywood and casting Lee Seok-hyun to bring honor to the country.
– I didn’t understand why Lee Seok-hyun liked Kang Tae-ha so much, but seeing this, I get it now.
– At this point, Kang Tae-ha should be exempt from military service.
– Kang Tae-ha already finished his service as an active-duty sergeant. Don’t troll.
– But the banter with Seon Min-gi is so hilarious lol.
– We’ve just decided to call Seon Min-gi and Kang Tae-ha ‘Tika’ and ‘Taka.’
– Seriously lol. What’s the story about them eating shaved ice? So cute.
– It seems like Seon Min-gi really cherishes Kang Tae-ha.
– Broccoli’s last question made his eyes look terrifying.
– He looked like he was going to eat him lol. Even the usually relaxed Kang Tae-ha avoided answering.
– He asked why he was number three lol.
– Did the agency staff have to gather after the fan meeting?
– Lmao, is that ‘Downfall Question Show’ joke for real?
– Well, it was good that he avoided answering at the end lol.
– The community almost exploded. Han Yun-seong, Lee Seok-hyun, and Seon Min-gi fans all came to fight.
– It’s almost like the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
– I think Kang Tae-ha should never pick one of the three.
– Lol why are you so serious?
The post caused a massive stir, with comments pouring in within minutes. This was while Tae-ha was in the middle of filming episodes 9 through 12 of *Your Brilliant Sparkle*.