Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 180

Mid-June – The Peak of Our Fake Wedding

With only about six episodes left,

Our Fake Wedding was approaching its climax.

Thanks to the success of Kim Donghu’s Louis Vuitton lookbook

and the rising popularity of Shall We Get Married?—

"...41% viewership?!"

Ratings had skyrocketed out of nowhere.

Of course, there had been signs leading up to it.

Back in May, ratings had already hit 25%.

It wasn’t impossible—

but jumping that much in just a few weeks was almost unheard of.

The reason was obvious:

Kim Donghu.

『Kim Donghu’s First Shirtless Scene in a Drama!』

『The Definition of “Effortlessly Stylish”? No, Just the Definition of a Perfect Man!』

『The Return of the Ruggedly Handsome Fine Arts Student—Wrecking Hearts Everywhere!』

After turning 20,

for the first time in his acting career,

Kim Donghu fully unleashed his natural sensuality.

The effect was explosive.

"Did you watch Fake Wedding?"

"If you don’t watch it, you literally can’t keep up with conversations anymore."

"I heard more students are trying to transfer into art schools because of it."

"Yeah, meanwhile actual art students are losing their minds—because guys like that don’t exist."

The concept of a reckless, impulsive marriage between college students

felt fresh and relatable to young audiences.

For older viewers—

"This reminds me of us back then."

"Pfft, as if. You’re nowhere near as handsome as Kim Donghu."

"Well, you’re nowhere near as pretty as Kim Sujin."

"Oh? Then you don’t need to eat the dinner your ugly wife cooked?"

"Wait, no—that would be a problem—hahaha."

It carried a sense of nostalgia.

A chaotic, lighthearted take on newlywed life.

And with marriage rates plummeting,

the show felt almost like a romantic fantasy.

"The story itself is realistic,

but the actors’ faces? Completely unrealistic.

That’s what makes it fun."

Kim Youngmo PD, tapping his marker against the whiteboard,

grinned.

In a way, it was the ideal marriage-promoting program.

But more than that—

Kim Donghu’s ability to carry the show was no joke.

That deep, brooding gaze.

The kind that completely drew in the audience.

"Online reactions are insane."

"We have truckloads of legendary scenes already."

And the one currently dominating the buzz?

[Kim Donghu’s Jealousy is Insane]

– Don’t go on that blind date.

– What?

– I said, don’t go. Want me to say it closer?

– "Want me to say it closer?" < Bro is actually unhinged.

– "This line is perfect. Feels uncomfortably real."

– "A guy who’s always indifferent suddenly grabs you because you’re going on a date? (Dead. Gone. Destroyed.)"

It was the scene where Kim Donghu’s character—

technically Han Doyun, but no one cared about the names—

got jealous over Kim Sujin’s character.

A man with unrealistic looks,

intensely possessive and direct.

How could anyone not love that?

And on top of that—

[Is today the kiss scene?]

– According to yesterday’s preview, it looks like it.

– A man and a woman? Alone? In a studio apartment? Drinking? And they don’t kiss?

– "Is this Donghu’s first on-screen kiss? Why do I feel like he’s done one before?"

– "He almost did during Eclipse, but it stopped right before it happened."

– "Wait, isn’t this Sujin’s first kiss scene too?"

– "So it’s both of their first real kiss scenes? That’s... oddly poetic."

[The media hype is getting obnoxious]

– They don’t even need this much promotion. Half the country is already watching.

– How intense can a drama kiss really be?

– "Yeah, let’s be real. It’ll be nothing."

– "They just broke 40% viewership. Some people are saying they might hit 45%."

– "In 2017? 45%? Bullshit. Even hitting 40% was a miracle."

– "Don’t cross the line."

[The “First Kiss Scene” Debate]

– Drunken kisses don’t count. If there was no tongue, it didn’t happen.

– "Agreed. That was just a peck."

– "100% agreed."

– "A real kiss needs to be deep. You get me? That’s the real deal."

[But let’s be honest, all this hype means we’re definitely watching]

– If Kim Donghu doesn’t do at least one proper bed scene with that body, it should be illegal.

– "An Olympic boxer kissing someone... I need to witness this."

– Breaking news: Cheon Seok-hyung is already hyping it up on social media.

– "Every time he’s on a show, he’s like, Donghu, we must meet again."

– "Bro is literally a gremlin."

– "Donghu is one of the rare actors who does a lot of variety shows, so of course everyone wants him."

– "Kim Donghu x Kim Sujin, their history goes all the way back to The Giggle Doctor. Childhood friends are real."

– "A man filming both a reality and a drama marriage at the same time? This is already a double-life warning."

[Fact: Kim Donghu should definitely have multiple wives.]

– A national treasure like him—both in looks and raw strength—cannot be tied down to a single household.

– At minimum, he should manage at least three. For the good of society.

– "BRO. WHAT."

– "YES. YES. SPREAD THE NATIONAL TREASURE GENES."

– "Why does this feel familiar..."

– "???: Bring me the greatest stud."

With another legendary scene about to drop,

KBC was already in full celebration mode.

"Zuhahahahaha!

Let the world know—

this is the era of KBC!"

Saturday, June – The Moment of Truth

At long last,

the highly anticipated Our Fake Wedding kiss scene

was about to air.

***

Jieunbi, Kim Donghu’s Devoted Fan

"Today. Today’s the day!"

She sat in front of the TV, eyes filled with anticipation.

"Damn commercials! Hurry up and show it already!"

After what felt like an eternity, the five-minute ad break ended.

Onscreen, Kim Donghu and Kim Sujin were sitting side by side, studying in their tiny apartment.