Chapter 86

    Chapter 86

    [KBCs My Doctor Production Press Conference Interview!]

    [My Doctor, first broadcast on Wednesday at 10 p.m.!]

    -Only one day left!

    -Only 10 hours left, but time is not passing. It feels longer than two months.

    -Off work! Only 3 hours left!

    -I still have an hour left, but I turned on KBC I havent watched the 9 oclock news in a long time.

    ***

    The actors and staff gathered at the barbecue restaurant they had reserved while waiting for the first broadcast of My Doctor. The appointed time was 9 oclock, but they had already taken their seats and the grill was full of meat.

    It was a good idea to book from 8 oclock. Why did you come so early?

    Well, we knew that Writer So would book early. We only see each other once or twice a day, right?

    The camera director said, and Writer So Eun-jin laughed and looked around the noisy restaurant. Everyone had a bright smile on their face and a drink in their hand.

    This is the first drama that I dont have to worry about the ratings.

    They said the ads were sold out, too?

    Yes. They sold out so much, so eat as much as you want!

    They still had a lot of filming left, but they had two days off, so they all drank and ate heartily.

    PD Choi Min-seong was at the broadcasting station to see if the first episode of My Doctor was broadcast properly.

    Writer So said to eat comfortably, so everyone was really eating comfortably.

    They said the ads were so competitive that they bought other time slots, too. From what I heard, they were all huge companies, and the rerun ads would be no joke, either.

    Of course, Lee Seo-jun! His first drama after a year of hiatus is our drama, so we cant miss it! By the way, did Seo-jun come today?

    I dont know. Hes still in elementary school, right? Isnt it his bedtime now?

    Is it?

    The staff looked disappointed, and the door of the restaurant opened. Writer So Eun-jin, who turned to see who had come, shouted.

    Seo-jun is here! I didnt think he would come!

    Hello! Writer-nim! I got permission from my mom and dad!

    The staff who were busy grilling meat greeted Seo-jun. Seo-jun also had an excited expression on his face as he greeted the staff. It was his first time attending a dinner at such a late hour.

    Just one day! He begged his parents to let him come in late for just one day, and Seo-eun-hye and Lee Min-joon smiled and agreed.

    Hello! Ji-seok hyung, Do-hoon hyung, Jong-ho uncle!

    The three people who were sitting at one table waved and welcomed Seo-jun, then got up from their seats. Seo-jun tilted his head as he headed for that seat.

    Seo-jun, lets sit over there.

    Huh? Okay.

    The three actors moved to a new table. There were plates and side dishes already prepared on the table.

    What? Seo-jun blinked his eyes and sat next to Lee Ji-seok. Lee Ji-seok picked up a pair of tongs and put a juicy piece of beef on the hot grill.

    Sizzle-

    He heard the sound of the meat cooking and wondered what the difference was between this table and the previous one. Seo-jun asked Lee Ji-seok, who was deep in thought.

    Hyung. Why are we sitting here?

    Oh, that side is for the people who drink alcohol.

    Park Do-hoon said, and Seo-jun looked again and saw that the tables were divided in half, and the other side was full of bottles of alcohol. The table where the three actors were sitting also had bottles of soju and beer. This side only had bottles of soft drinks.

    People who have work tomorrow or dont drink alcohol can eat here. If you dont want to drink on that side, you can come here, too.

    Seo-jun was a child, so he moved to this side. He heard that Jong-ho uncle really liked alcohol, was he okay?

    I see. But hyungs and uncle dont have to drink?

    We came early and drank. Its the first broadcast, so we have to watch it with Seo-jun with a clear mind. When Seo-jun goes home, we can drink then.

    Ugh. Uncle, are you going to drink more?

    Seo-jun, lets eat meat. Jong-ho hyung grills it really well!

    Lee Ji-seok handed the tongs to Kim Jong-ho. Kim Jong-ho flipped the meat without paying attention to Park Do-hoon, who was looking at him with a sour expression. The cooked beef looked very delicious.

    Do you always have to make hyung do it?

    Didnt you say that Seo-jun loves beef? You said you would grill it for him until his stomach burst if you ever met him?

    I know. I know!

    He said that, but Kim Jong-ho grilled the meat for Seo-jun with great care. He only ate a little for dinner to prepare for the dinner. He also had [Precedence] Slimes Digestive Ability! Seo-jun picked up a piece of deliciously grilled meat with his chopsticks.

    They must have sold a lot of ads. Eating beef for a dinner.

    They said that other broadcasting stations scheduled low-budget dramas because they promoted it in advance. Its obvious that the viewers will flock to our drama. Look over there. Theyve been showing ads non-stop.

    Kim Jong-ho said, and Seo-jun, who had filled his stomach, looked at the television in the restaurant.

    The restaurant they had carefully chosen seemed to have a large television that could be seen from most tables.

    As Kim Jong-ho said, the ads went on for a long time.

    The Royal Physician Episode 1 was the story of Heo Dae-gams son, Heo Yu-seon.

    Heo Yu-seon introduced his childhood with a cold and ruthless monologue.

    Heo Yu-seon, who was kicked out of Heo Dae-gams house, learned medicine from the village physician. Heo Yu-seon filled his shortcomings with books and improved his skills, and made a living by receiving medical fees from people.

    Did the princess mama pass away?

    Yes. Thats why all the physicians in The Royal Physician were kicked out!

    That conversation lit a fire in Heo Yu-seons heart. If he became a physician, he could get revenge on Heo Dae-gam and his wife, who killed his mother.

    There were many ways. He could also reveal his dark past to the king when he became a physician and received the kings trust, and get him punished.

    I could also poison the kings medicine and pin the treason charge on Heo Dae-gam.

    Heo Yu-seon, who was willing to give up his life for revenge, had a cold gaze that reached the palace.

    The screen stopped and the The Royal Physician OST played. Seo-jun, who was listening to Seo-jins voice, took off his earphones.

    It was fun. It was fun to read the script, but it was more vivid and better to watch it on the screen.

    Ah. When will I appear? I really want to see it!

    His heart was pounding for some reason. PD Choi said that Seong-nyeong Daegun would appear in episode 5. They would air episodes 1 and 2 this week and episodes 3 and 4 next week, so there were still two weeks left. Ah, how can I wait! He felt like he knew how the fans felt.

    Seo-jun smiled brightly and looked around the table where Lee Ji-seok was.

    Ji-seok hyung, your acting was awesome!

    Seo-jun, shh!

    Huh? Seo-juns eyes widened.

    He was so excited after watching The Royal Physician that he didnt pay attention, but the store was quiet. The people who were drinking and laughing happily, and the people who were filling their stomachs with expensive beef, were all looking at one place.

    Yes. Yes.

    It was So Eun-jin, the writer, who had been holding her phone since before The Royal Physician ended. Seo-jun tilted his head and looked at So Eun-jin.

    What? He couldnt figure out why, and Seo-jun blinked his eyes.

    Yes?!

    Wow!

    A voice came from somewhere. No matter how you look at it, that Yes?! was a Yes?! of joy and astonishment! Someone, with years of experience, raised a toast first.

    Writer So! So how much is it?!

    So Eun-jin, who was talking to PD Choi Min-sung at the broadcasting station, shouted. She was surprised even as she spoke. Her mouth was wide open.

    21%! 21%! The highest rating was 22.3%!

    Woah!

    The adults, who jumped up and cheered, made Seo-jun realize why. It was because of the ratings!

    Our Seo-jun is the best!

    Hahaha. 21% on the first episode, I never expected that!

    Surrounded by laughter and cheers, Seo-jun also became happy, and smiled broadly and raised a cup of soda.

    21%!

    The amazing record made cheers erupt everywhere.

    [Lee Seo-jun hits again! The Royal Physician Episode 1 ratings 21%!]

    [21% from the first episode! Is it the power of actor Lee Seo-jun?]

    [Is there a fusion historical drama craze? The Royal Physician ratings first!]

    [The Royal Physician Episode 1, Lee Seo-jun did not appear!]

    -Oh my! The first episode rating is 21%? How many people are watching it again?

    -The Wednesday 10 p.m. drama ratings are about 34 combined, 21 lol

    -If the first episode is like this, it will be no joke from the episode where Lee Seo-jun appears!

    -But Lee Seo-jun doesnt appear, so it might decrease from episode 2.

    [The Royal Physician Episode 2, ratings rise! 22%!]

    [He still didnt appear this time!]

    [Seong-nyeong Daegun appears! A familiar face? Child actor, Park Do-hoon!]

    -Ah! I dont know when hell appear, so I keep watching!

    -But its still fun. Trying to assassinate the king by entering The Royal Physician lol

    =Its an attempt to assassinate. Heo Dae-gam was involved in a conspiracy and wants to get revenge, but if the king really dies, its a big deal.

    =Why? Theres a crown prince, right? Cant the crown prince handle the conspiracy?

    =The crown prince is Yang-nyeong now. If Yang-nyeong becomes king, Seong-nyeong Daegun cant be king. Theres no King Sejong. Thats not history distortion, its history destruction.

    -Its Park Do-hoon. I enjoyed that drama.

    -Now Im not worried about The Royal Physician ratings. Oh, no. Theres one thing. That thing.

    =That thing lol You cant say that, right?

    =But its amazing that I can understand what you mean by that thing lol