Seoul Dragon - Chapter 63

The official filming day for "As Long As It's Not Me."

Today's destination was Hwacheon, Gangwon Province.

In the midst of an expected grueling march, Kang Woohyuk, the main MC of the show, asked PD Lee Myungho, who was snickering while looking at him.

"Hey, PD. What are you so happy about today?"

"Haha, we have special guests today. Just thinking about the ratings makes me laugh."

"Special guests? Who are they?"

"You'll see when they arrive. We've invited truly amazing people."

"Oh..."

Woohyuk was genuinely curious.

It had been a while since they had guests, and there was no mention that today would be a guest special.

Who could the guests be that they're keeping it so secret?

While Woohyuk was wondering, the cast members started appearing one by one.

Lee Seungho, Kim Junhyuk, Eun Jungho, Lee Suchan, Shin Hojun.

The members who had been together throughout the show's prime years appeared at the filming location, each with a joyful face.

After all, this program started filming as soon as people gathered.

With the sound of the clapperboard, Kang Woohyuk excitedly conducted the opening.

"The nation's fatigue recovery medicine! Every Sunday, the joy of watching others' suffering makes your body twitch! Others' misfortune is my happiness! As Long! As It's! Not Meeeee!"

Woohyuk delivered the opening line and continued the show.

"A new weekend has arrived. Where will we go this time, what kind of random penalty awaits us, and who will cry and laugh! I'm sure viewers are looking forward to it. So, PD, what's today's destination?"

"Would you like to guess? Where is today's destination?"

"Come on, PD. There are so many places in Korea, how can I pinpoint just one?"

At PD Lee Myungho's stalling, Kang Woohyuk asked incredulously.

"Well, trying to guess once in a while makes it more fun, right? Who knows? One of you might get it right."

After that, various place names were exchanged, but there was no correct answer.

Of course, this part was scripted. The cast already knew where they were going today.

However, that didn't mean they knew what they would be doing. PD Lee Myungho's kindness only went that far.

For the rest, the members had no choice but to experience it firsthand.

"Since none of you can guess, I'll just tell you. Today's destination is... Hwacheon, Gangwon Province."

PD Lee Myungho revealed the destination as if doing them a favor.

Of course, sighs flowed among the members.

Hwacheon, Gangwon Province.

Isn't that a place that takes an eternity just to get to?

"Oh no... We're in for a tough day again."

"So what's today's opening mission?"

"Now, now, don't be in such a hurry. There's still one thing I haven't told you."

At the PD's words, the cast members looked anxious. There's something else he hasn't mentioned?

Unlike Woohyuk who had arrived earlier and knew something, the other members' expressions gradually darkened.

If that person had something he hadn't mentioned, it would surely be something that would make them suffer terribly.

"What is it now?"

Eun Jungho asked with a grumpy voice.

"I think it's been quite a while since we invited guests. So I sent out an invitation."

"Guests? What guests?"

But... different from their expectations, what came out of the PD's mouth was surprising.

Guests? Who could they be?

Since this was something unknown except to Woohyuk who had arrived earlier, they all looked at PD Lee Myungho with questions.

"You'll probably be surprised when you see them. We've invited someone who's very difficult to get."

"Difficult to get? Who exactly?"

"Haha. You'll know when you see them."

"Come on, PD, stop stalling and tell us. Are they already here?"

At Eun Jungho's words, the PD slowly checked the time.

'...They should be arriving soon.'

As he did so, he glanced up at the sky.

To add impact to the filming, he had requested them to come flying with wings spread, so if the timing was off, he might have needed to stall for time.

However, the sky was clear. He would need to stall a bit more.

While flying, they couldn't hold a smartphone, so even if he tried to contact them, they probably wouldn't receive it.

For now, he thought he could stall for time by making content out of guessing who the guests might be.

"Then, would you like to guess who the guests are..."

Just as PD Lee Myungho, thinking this way, was about to stall for time, a massive shadow suddenly loomed in the sky.

Since it was a clear day without a single cloud, people looking up at the sky to see what was happening couldn't help but be terrified.

"W-waaah!"

Cast members, filming staff... not a single person wasn't surprised. Even passing citizens were the same.

Seohyun's true form, which suddenly appeared, was astonishing even to those who already knew about it.

Frankly, if an enormously huge dragon was flying above you, anyone would have such a reaction.

And in the next moment.

A light flashed in the high sky, and the massive shadow disappeared instantly.

Then, something large fell vertically from the sky.

Right to the location where the cast was.

Whoosh-!

Large wings fluttered, and the wind whirled.

"Whoa!"

The wind was stronger than expected, forcing all the cast members to close their eyes.

And... after a moment, the voices of some women were heard.

"Geez, unnie. What if you transform right there? I thought my heart would stop. Yeonhwa unnie, are you okay?"

"Me? As soon as I felt the floating sensation, I transformed into a bat..."

"What, was I the only one who was flustered?"

"For someone saying that, Harin, you spread your wings just fine."

"You should have at least explained first!"

"Okay, I'm sorry. Next time something like this happens, I'll tell you before transforming."

...Huh? Women? Wasn't the guest just one person?

When the cast members thought this and opened their eyes to see the beings that had fallen from the sky.

They couldn't help but let out exclamations close to screams.

"Wo-wow..."

"Hyung, who are those other people?"

"I don't know either."

Yoon Seohyun, Yoo Harin, Ha Yeonhwa.

Their appearances shone even when they were just standing still, and such people were gathered together.

Not only admiration for their appearances, but the cast members were especially surprised to see Seohyun in person.

Isn't Seohyun arguably the most famous person in South Korea right now?

Seohyun looked around briefly and then slightly bowed her head in greeting.

"Hello, I'm Yoon Seohyun, Bureau Chief of the Mutant Crime Management Bureau, a Dragon-type mutant. I'll be participating as a guest on 'As Long As It's Not Me' this time. Please take care of me today."

Seeing Seohyun greeting, Harin and Yeonhwa also introduced themselves and greeted.

"Hello. I'm Yoo Harin, agent of the Mutant Crime Management Bureau, a Fairy-type mutant. Please take care of me."

"H-h-hello... I-I'm Ha Yeonhwa, agent of the M-Mutant Crime Ma-Management Bureau, a J-Jinjho-type mutant..."

And Yeonhwa couldn't help but stutter again.

After all, she was now face to face with her idols whom she had only seen on TV.

Even though she had drunk Seohyun's blood to avoid stuttering, it was completely useless.

When they finished their greetings, the cast members, who had been staring at the mutants with dazed expressions, finally came to their senses and looked at PD Lee Myungho.

"A-ah, a-ah, no. PD. You should have! Told us! About this!"

"Haha... I didn't expect it to be like this either."

Is this a decent entrance?

When I glanced at the PD, he gave me a thumbs up as if to say 'well done.'

"Well, as you've all already realized from the shocking entrance, today's guests that I kept so secret are... Bureau Chief Yoon Seohyun of the Mutant Crime Management Bureau and two agents! Please welcome them with applause!"

Enthusiastic cheers and applause can be heard. This is a bit embarrassing.

Still, I decided to just be thick-skinned about it.

After all, this is a broadcast, right?

In broadcasts, you need to show this kind of appearance to get good ratings.

Since I agreed to appear once, I hope it becomes an episode with good ratings.

"Wow, I mean, my mind is still going back and forth, yes. No, PD, as I said earlier, you should have explained this in advance. Right?"

"Since the show has been running for a long time, I thought everyone's tension might have dropped, so I gave you a surprise for the first time in a long while. How was it? Were you satisfied?"

Looking at PD Lee Myungho who was talking playfully, Kang Woohyuk showed an incredulous smile.

"What satisfaction! Man, I thought my heart would drop!"

"That's why I cast them. But I didn't expect the casting to be this successful. It's all thanks to the Bureau Chief who readily agreed to our invitation."

"Ahaha... I've been enjoying watching 'As Long As It's Not Me' for a long time. So I thought it might be okay to appear once, and I convinced these two to come along."

After such casual personal talk, curious questions about Yeonhwa and Harin started pouring in.

"Oh... Come to think of it, not much is known to the public about these two, could you introduce yourselves once?"

At those words, Yeonhwa tensed up, while Harin nodded as if it wasn't a big deal.