novellhall Chapter 18 onwards amazed the world.
Chapter 18 onwards amazed the world.
In the screening room, invited guests and media reporters have begun to take their seats.
The middle row is where idol artists such as Girls' Generation and Lee Ji-eun are located.
According to the original arrangement, the seats were as follows: Lee Ji-eun, Jung Soo-jung, Jessica, Lee Soon-kyu, and Seohyun, who was sitting on the far right.
Before the show started, Seohyun sat in her seat, looking somewhat distracted.
Earlier in the lounge, Li Zhixing's casual use of the word "little sister" had taken a serious toll on her.
The events of these days have been making her mind increasingly confused.
Senior Zhixing suddenly appeared and inexplicably became an actress; I also learned from Jessica that she had met the senior as early as the end of 2005.
But... my senior clearly went abroad in the spring of 05!
Why did he come back at the end of the year? Or did he never leave at all?
Today, when Xu Xian learned that Li Zhixing actually had a younger sister, she was extremely shocked.
Where did this senior get a sister? How could he possibly have a sister? He's clearly an only child!
Could it be that Aunt Huixin has remarried?
The mystery surrounding Lee Ji-hyeong is growing ever larger, and she is eager to uncover the truth, which is why she took the initiative to suggest attending the screening with Lee Soon-kyu today.
She frequently turned her head, her gaze passing over the people in the middle and glancing at Lee Ji-eun at the very back.
Just as Seohyun looked away and glanced back unintentionally, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a tall figure out of the corner of her eye.
The man slipped silently into the screening room and sat down in an inconspicuous corner seat a few rows at the very back.
She was wearing a baseball cap and a black face mask, covering herself up completely.
But as a teammate she spent every day with and even knew her breathing rhythm by heart, Seohyun recognized her at a glance.
Yoona unnie.
"As expected... how could Unnie possibly let go?"
Although Yoona didn't say a word when Sunny asked who wanted to come to the preview screening in the dorm earlier.
But she couldn't resist running over in the end.
Thinking of this, Seohyun took a deep breath, stood up, walked past Sunny and Jessica, and approached Krystal, politely asking, "Krystal, may I switch seats with you?"
Soojung looked at this Girls' Generation senior, who was known for being very serious in the company, with some oddities.
Although she didn't understand why she wanted to change seats, she readily agreed.
Jessica, standing next to her, frowned, somewhat puzzled by the maknae's inexplicable action.
However, considering Seohyun's usually well-behaved nature, the sudden change of seats probably meant something important, so she didn't bother to ask any further questions.
At this moment, Jessica was filled with curiosity and anticipation for Li Zhixing's debut film.
She even secretly planned that if he didn't perform well later, she would definitely mock him severely when they got back, and then comfort him a little afterward.
After changing seats, Seohyun was able to sit next to Lee Ji-eun as she wished.
Noticing that someone else had moved to her side, Lee Ji-eun turned her head in confusion.
Seeing that Seohyun's gaze remained fixed on her, Ji-eun awkwardly bowed slightly and said, "Seohyun sunbaenim."
Seohyun nodded, her gaze remaining fixed on Lee Ji-eun's face.
After a while, just as the lights in the screening room gradually dimmed and everyone was preparing to watch the movie quietly, Seohyun finally spoke.
She leaned closer and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"IUxi, you and Zhixing-senpai... aren't actually related by blood, are you?"
"Wh...what?"
Lee Ji-eun's eyes widened suddenly, and she looked at Seo Hyun with shock and fear.
"Senior... why would you say that?" Ji-eun's voice even trembled slightly.
Even though the light was dim, Seohyun had already confirmed her answer from Lee Ji-eun's momentary loss of control.
She kept her eyes fixed on Lee Ji-eun and said softly but firmly, "Because I've known him since I was six years old, and I never knew he had a younger sister."
Lee Ji-eun completely panicked.
Seohyun's words contained so much information that they caused her to become extremely confused.
They've known each other since they were 6 years old? What exactly is their relationship?
Ji-eun had countless questions she wanted to ask Seo-hyun, but for a moment, she didn't know how to begin.
"IUxi, can you tell me what has happened to him all these years?" Seohyun's voice held a hint of pleading. "Why... is he pretending not to know us?"
Ji-eun's face turned pale.
She bit her lip, avoiding Seohyun's gaze: "I...I don't know what you're talking about!"
After saying that, she turned her head and stared at the opening credits that had already lit up on the big screen, striking a pose as if she were intently watching the movie.
But her empty eyes showed that she hadn't absorbed anything at all.
Sensing Lee Ji-eun's resistance and defensiveness, Seo Hyun did not press her further.
She sat up straight and silently made a decision in her heart: since she couldn't get an answer from here, she could only find an opportunity to personally ask that man for an explanation.
……
As the theater lights went out completely, the multi-billion dollar blockbuster "Haeundae," which had been met with countless negative predictions, finally unveiled its secrets.
The first half of the film, as director Yoon Je-kyun excels at, is full of the vibrant atmosphere of Busan and Korean humor.
On the big screen, whether it was the embarrassing situation of Man-sik, played by Sol Kyung-gu, accidentally drinking shampoo after getting drunk, or the various idle jokes of Dong-chun, played by Kim In-kwon, the audience was constantly laughing.
Jessica and Krystal laughed so hard they almost fell over, and even IU, who was originally preoccupied with her own thoughts, was slightly distracted by the joyful atmosphere.
When the plot reached its final thirty minutes, and the super tsunami truly breached the breakwater and swept across Haeundae Beach and streets like a tidal wave, a gasp erupted in the theater.
The stunning sound effects paired with the oppressive flood scenes, while not on par with top-tier Hollywood visual effects, are absolutely realistic and impactful.
Amidst this shocking and despairing disaster, the director did not forget his comedic roots.
When the petty thug Dongchun, in a panic to escape the tsunami, climbed onto the Guang'an Bridge and was mortally crushed by various falling containers, yet miraculously survived, the previously tense and breathless screening room erupted in laughter once again.
"Wow...the special effects are nowhere near as bad as they're made out to be online! They're amazing!" Lee Soon-kyu exclaimed softly, and Jessica nodded in agreement.
Previously, the entire Chungmuro (a major film production company in Taiwan) was vehemently criticizing the movie's special effects. Coupled with the production team's deliberate "lower expectations" marketing strategy in recent days, the audience and industry professionals who entered the theater had their expectations for the special effects extremely low.
At this moment, when this stunning disaster scene suddenly appeared on the big screen, the huge contrast instantly transformed into extreme surprise and satisfaction in everyone's hearts!
As the third male lead in the film, Li Zhixing plays a simple and kind-hearted rescue team member, whose moment also arrives as the plot unfolds.
When Lee Ji-hsing's first kiss was stolen by the fiery rich girl played by Kang Ye-won on the big screen, and he displayed a kind of innocent and adorable contrast in his flustered state, a burst of good-natured laughter rang out in the screening room.
As the tsunami struck, the two, facing imminent separation, cast aside everything and shared a tragic yet desperate kiss amidst the raging storm.
Although the scene was very touching, some girls in the audience found the kissing scene glaringly offensive.
Sitting in the middle row, Jessica pouted in dissatisfaction, feeling inexplicably annoyed.
Krystal couldn't help but mutter, "Damn it, Oppa has never kissed me!"
Lee Soon-kyu, who was standing next to him, was startled and then looked over in surprise.
Jessica's sister actually likes Zhixing Oppa?
No wonder Jessica always disliked him! It turns out it was because of his sister!
Meanwhile, Yoona, who was sitting in the back corner, silently lowered her eyes.
Seeing that familiar person kissing someone else on the big screen still inevitably makes me feel a lump in my throat.
The real highlight came at the most desperate moment when the tsunami struck.
Li Zhixing plays a rescue team member who is suspended in mid-air by a helicopter, ready to rescue citizens who have fallen into the water.
The person who fell into the water was none other than the thug who had frequently caused him trouble before.
The helicopter's load-bearing capacity was insufficient, and the ropes were on the verge of breaking.
Amidst the raging winds and waves, Li Zhixing looked at the rescue helicopter and made his choice without hesitation.
He fastened the only lifeline to the thug, then, with a resolute look in his eyes, cut the ropes binding him.
In a close-up shot, Li Zhixing is seen falling into a raging tsunami.
That look in his eyes, a mixture of relief, courage, and a deep love for life, instantly brought tears to the eyes of all the viewers.
Sobbing could be heard throughout the screening room.
"This newcomer's eye acting is amazing..."
In the front row, several seasoned film critics who had been invited to watch the film couldn't help but nod in agreement.
With just one death scene with almost no lines, this newcomer managed to create his own highlight moment in a star-studded disaster blockbuster. His performance is simply terrifying!
It seems a strange newcomer has barged into Chungmuro.
……
As the movie's end credits rolled and the theater lights came on, the entire audience erupted in prolonged applause.
This applause is enough to prove the success of this film.
According to the procedure, the main creators will next go to the big screen for a post-screening stage greeting.
In the VIP seats at the front of the screening room, director Yin Jijun was so excited that his eyes were red. He was wiping away his tears and straightening his suit as he prepared to get up.
As the only new actor present, Lee Ji-haeng sat down next to Ha Ji-won and let out a long sigh of relief.
Ha Ji-won tilted her head to look at him, smiling as she asked, "How does it feel to face so many spectators and media for the first time?"
Li Zhixing turned around, looked at the flashing media cameras, and chuckled softly.
"It's about to begin!"
Ha Ji-won paused for a moment, then asked, "Start what?"
"They've begun to amaze the world!"
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