Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 159

Originally, Shall We Get Married? did not reveal the marriage partners before the show aired.

However, this time, they made an exception and announced it through an article in advance.

The reason was simple.

"Since it’s the last one, we have to give it our all."

This was because Kim Donghu and Ryu Jaerin would be the final cast of Shall We Get Married?

Due to past issues with scripts and manipulation scandals, the show had lost its peak popularity.

Restoring its former glory seemed impossible, and thus, it was decided that this season would be its last.

As a result, they had actively accommodated Kim Donghu and Ryu Jaerin's conditions for participating in the show.

Choi Eunjung, the PD of Shall We Get Married?, looked over the schedule written on the whiteboard.

"It’s the last, so let’s really do our best this time."

"Yes!"

While such resolutions echoed in the MNC variety show meeting room...

"...Two weddings in one year?"

Kim Sujin, with a complicated expression, was reading the articles one by one.

She had been delighted to co-star with Kim Donghu in Our Fake Wedding, but that joy didn’t last long.

The following headlines soon began to sour her mood.

“Joint Wedding! Two Brides?! Kim Donghu to Hold Two Weddings in 2017!”

“Irresistible Casanova, Already Living a Polygamous Life?!”

Even though she knew these clickbait articles were written solely to rake in views,

she couldn’t help but feel annoyed at her compulsion to click on them.

‘I wish we could just start the script reading already!’

After all, it was just a virtual marriage show, wasn’t it?

‘I feel like asking him why he even agreed to do it, telling him not to go on the show.’

But the reality that they weren’t in that kind of relationship only made her feel sadder.

Still, they’d kissed before, hadn’t they? Couldn’t that justify saying something?

But if she said anything, wouldn’t he think she was being overly intrusive?

‘Donghu must have his reasons for doing this.’

With such conflicting emotions, time flew by, and it was already early December.

The script reading day for Our Fake Wedding had arrived.

*****

The storyline of Our Fake Wedding was extremely simple.

“Two broke individuals who register their marriage to maximize their eligibility for national scholarships.”

It was a sweet romantic comedy about a man majoring in fine arts and a woman majoring in accounting.

The story revolved around the coexistence of art and numbers, ideals and reality.

Given its predictability, the actors’ ability to bring the story to life was crucial.

‘In that sense, I can say I’m guaranteed the best.’

Iminha, the writer of Hi Dream!, smiled proudly as she observed the script reading session.

Looking at the name cards arranged on the table, she couldn’t help but grin.

‘Kim Donghu, Kim Sujin, Lee Minhyeok, Jung Dahye.’

From the main cast to the supporting roles, it was a lineup boasting absolute perfection.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call them a team of top-tier actors, all guaranteed to deliver stellar performances.

What’s more...

‘Donghu and Sujin have already worked together in the past.’

Considering their previous collaboration was also in the romance genre,

the chemistry this time was bound to be even more explosive.

"Hello."

While lost in such thoughts, as always, Kim Donghu was the first to arrive at the script reading venue.

"Donghu! I missed you so much!"

"Me too. Have you been well, writer-nim?"

"I’ve been great as always. But wow, Donghu, you’ve gotten even more handsome! You were already good-looking before, but now... wow!"

"You’ve become even prettier, writer-nim."

"Oh, come on, I’ve just been taking care of myself these days."

Iminha chatted with Kim Donghu about various things while internally marveling.

‘Wow, even with all his success, he still shows up early.’

She was genuinely impressed.

Winning an Olympic gold medal would give anyone a reason to be conceited,

yet here he was, arriving two hours early, just like always.

Iminha knew how difficult and remarkable that was.

Successful people often lost their humble beginnings,

but here he was, still holding on to them. She couldn’t help but admire him.

"Last time, I wasn’t able to prepare the script properly, but how about this time? Does it suit your taste?"

Recalling the criticisms Hi Dream 2 had faced in the past,

Iminha gazed at Kim Donghu with sparkling eyes, hoping for a compliment.

Receiving praise for her script from a guaranteed hit actor—there was nothing sweeter than that.

"It’s great. I think it’s going to be a huge success this time too."

"Really? Another hit? Haha, the director will be thrilled."

Iminha’s grin stretched ear to ear, envisioning the head director’s reaction.

Kim Chuldo, the head director—a quirky man who always chewed on cherry pie.

‘But he always had an impeccable eye for dramas.’

She could already imagine his hearty laugh. Zuhahahaha!—his laughter played automatically in her head.

"Oh, by the way... Is the PD still Kim Youngmo?"

"Yes! He still wears that bucket hat everywhere."

"Wow..."

Kim Donghu was genuinely surprised.

‘So this is practically the same Hi Dream team.’

With the same writer, PD, and director,

could they replicate the legendary success from back then?

‘Maybe that’s why it got an A rating.’

When people who’ve worked together before reunite, they tend to create even greater synergy.