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The biggest feature of <2 Nights 3 Days> is ‘communication.’

The casual and honest communication between famous celebrities and local residents has been the main reason <2 Nights 3 Days> has been loved for so long.

In the latest episode titled [2 Nights 3 Days – Haman, Gyeongsangnam-do], the main plot revolves around communication with local residents.

Thus, from the traditional market, which was the opening mission venue, to the vast watermelon field, which was the highlight mission location.

“Is it because he’s a young son? He moves like a dollar~.”

“Mom─! Is that me─?”

“Mr. Jang Seong-ho has exercised, right? You shouldn’t compare him to a young son.”

Conversations continued with the local residents who came to watch upon hearing the filming of <2 Nights 3 Days>.

As the cast members sat down for a break to replenish their depleted energy, they received playful jabs from the locals.

“That young lady hasn’t taken a break since earlier. Why are you all just sitting?”

“Oh, elder. Young people usually have overflowing energy. They should be allowed to exert it at times like this.”

“Excuses. That’s why Im Nam-su is still unmarried~.”

Thanks to the back-and-forth banter between the cast and the local residents, there was no dead air in the audio.

The filming camera, which solely captured guests Ha-eun and Yuseong-jae, also remained undisturbed.

“Take it easy, Ha-eun. Be careful or you’ll end up with full-body muscle soreness.”

“I’m fine…. …Yuseong-jae.”

“Yeah?”

“You have a caterpillar on your left shoulder.”

“?!”

Not even a few seconds later, a loud shriek filled the vast watermelon field.

And Ha-eun, completely unaffected by Yuseong-jae’s loud scream.

-Snap.

With an audacious grab that was not at all actress-like.

“…Bear Grylls said caterpillars are good for the body.”

An utterly non-actress-like statement.

– ??????

– What did I just hear

– No matter how healthy it is, a caterpillar is pushing it, isn’t it? lol

– Even a gym enthusiast wouldn’t touch this

– Is she really considering that caterpillar as a health food or something?

– Isn’t that gross?

– Don’t start drooling

Viewers’ eyes widened at the sight of Ha-eun gazing down at the small caterpillar in her hand.

Yuseong-jae, who was lying in the watermelon field looking up at Ha-eun, also blinked in shock.

“I’m just joking. You’ll get sick if you eat just anything off the ground.”

The caterpillar held by Ha-eun was released into the grass right afterward.

Eventually, Ha-eun appeared on camera, silently starting to harvest the watermelons as if nothing happened.

Even Yuseong-jae, who was still lying in the watermelon field, reluctantly got up and began harvesting the remaining watermelons.

Once all the watermelons in the vast field were finally harvested, Jang Seong-ho gathered the <2 Nights 3 Days> cast at the edge of the watermelon field.

“We’ve come, elder!”

“Oh dear, I told you not to come. I feel guilty even asking for someone else’s watermelon….”

“Come on, you should at least accept our greeting, elder. We all came to help you.”

As a result, another ‘communication’ began.

The subsequent broadcast featured a story of an elderly man.

“My grandpa is very sick, but he’s worried only about the watermelons. I hope the <2 Nights 3 Days> team can help.”

A letter sent to KBC by the elderly man’s young granddaughter briefly appeared on the broadcast screen.

The fact that the elderly man has been a devoted viewer of <2 Nights 3 Days> for 14 years was also displayed in subtitles.

Shortly after, greetings between the elderly man and the cast began.

As the elderly man greeted Seong-ho, he finally came face-to-face with Ha-eun.

“How did you lift those heavy things with such frail hands? Wasn’t it heavy for you, young lady?”

“Ah…. …No, it wasn’t heavy at all.”

Ha-eun, gently smiling as she told the elderly man it was a good experience, was broadcast live.

“How could she have such great character?”

“Mom, I think she genuinely said it wasn’t heavy because it was really light.”

“Whether the watermelons are heavy or light, she’s just being considerate so the elder doesn’t feel bad.”

Thanks to Ha-eun’s commendable lifestyle habits revealed in a morning interview, the middle-aged viewers have already come to see her positively.

Her warm treatment of the elderly man, who had difficulties moving, was sure to leave a good impression.

Therefore.

“Seong-ho, you and that young lady must have struggled the most.”

After being selected as the one to receive the water bucket punishment by the elder, Ha-eun bowed politely, showing no signs of panic, which endeared her to the audience.

I found myself thinking, ‘I wish I had a daughter like her.’

Of course, the community, which was inundated with topics surrounding Ha-eun, was:

– Wow, the elder is amazing.

– Broadcast material GOAT

– This is it lol

They didn’t hold back their admiration for the elderly man who greatly contributed to getting Ha-eun soaked.

Not long after, finally, splash.

The scene everyone had been eagerly anticipating was aired.

However, the image of Ha-eun walking out of the valley looking like a drowned rat.

More precisely, her completely soaked body highlighted by the tight black T-shirt revealing an 11-shaped outline.

– ???

– What even is that?

– Is that her abs?

– Isn’t she still in high school?

– No way lol

– I had no idea her body was like that;;

Leaving viewers gasping with mixed feelings.

Until dinner time began, none spoke of anything except Ha-eun’s toned physique.

Thus, the appearances Ha-eun had shown until this point were truly a dopamine producer.

Whatever she said or did turned into both big and small talking points.

Could that be why.

“When we play ping pong, every time you win, we’ll add a dish you want. But if you lose, we’ll take one away.”

From the moment the ping pong match began, where dinner sides were at stake.

More specifically, it was when Ha-eun was drawn as a player and, almost simultaneously, the other contestants’ agonized screams broke out.

– Are we getting the big one? The big one?

– Is it a loss?

– “Lose”

– We’re going to go hungry for dinner now lol

– Jang Seong-ho is ruthless when it comes to food ㄷㄷ

– Are we actually going to see Jang Seong-ho get ultra mad after such a long time?

Everyone’s attention was focused on what kind of dopamine Ha-eun would deliver this time.

And rightly so, as yesterday she had shown literally hopeless ping pong skills in the previous match.

A minor advantage was requested from Ha-eun just afterward.

“Please have the production team serve the serves, regardless of whether I win or lose.”

In the end, no one objected to that.

It was likely that she wouldn’t score anyway, so they thought a little advantage was a fair allowance.

Thus, the match began with ‘steamed egg’ among the many dinner side dishes.

At just the time the production team served an easy-to-return serve as Ha-eun had requested.

-Slap─!!

With the slender edge of the racket, Ha-eun slammed the ping pong ball, sending it sailing across the table.

The silence that followed and.

“This is happening.”

Ha-eun’s spontaneous exclamation shattered that silence.

The referee, who had just regained his senses, acknowledged Ha-eun’s score.

Even then, everyone in the filming location quietly watched Ha-eun, thinking, ‘It must be a fluke.’

-Slap─!!

-Ping─!!

-Plop─!!

Continuing to score points with her racket’s edge, Ha-eun puzzled everyone.

“What, how is that possible?”

“Why is that working?”

Even viewers, who had been anticipating Ha-eun’s blunders until just moments ago, watched her antics in astonishment.

– Is that even physically possible?

– If she scored, it must be possible though

– I’ve never seen anyone play ping pong like that in my life

Eventually, as Ha-eun finished the last match with her victory, she was seen calmly counting the number of dishes she had won.

And then, rushing toward her.

“Hey! On three, throw her!”

The other contestants joyfully threw Ha-eun into the air, celebrating her victory.

– Yesterday she was absolutely terrible

– Could someone’s ping pong skills really change this much overnight?

– I think her skills are the same; she just changed her smashing method

– Oh, the physics engine is buggy;

– It’s not a bug, it’s a skill~

Therefore, in the end, the dinner table, which was anticipated to be quite shabby before the ping pong match, turned out to be extraordinarily luxurious.

The cast’s thumbs-ups handed to Ha-eun during dinner time were a bonus.

“Wow, thanks to Ha-eun, we’re feasting today!”

“Sure enough, someone who exercises has good instincts!”

“This tofu stew is amazing. Ha-eun, you should try it too.”

All the cast members came together, praising Ha-eun while taking note of even the smallest things with love-struck eyes.

Ha-eun, smiling with a bit of embarrassment, accepted all the kindness directed at her gratefully.

Thus, viewers were already addicted to the charming appearances Ha-eun showcased until the last night.

And why not? No other guest in <2 Nights 3 Days> had showcased as much presence as Ha-eun.

Every moment she gave her all, yet the results were almost always a mess.

Just when no one was expecting, she excelled in a fresh manner.

Each of Ha-eun’s appearances was a highlight.

There wasn’t a single scene that could be discarded.

This girl is definitely going to rise.

Even those who barely knew Ha-eun’s name or face were certain she was bound to soar higher.

Eventually, the episode [2 Nights 3 Days – Haman, Gyeongsangnam-do] wrapped up with a high rating of 16.1%.

Thanks to Ha-eun’s performance, interest in the second episode of <Moonlight that Parts the Clouds>, airing two hours later, was through the roof.

An hour later, during the rerun of the first episode of <Moonlight that Parts the Clouds>, the viewership ratings far exceeded expectations.

Famous portal sites were filled with articles about Ha-eun and her featured works.

Articles related to <Full Moon Lovers> were barely found, if at all.

The few articles that could be found all contained grim predictions that they would be utterly trampled by <Moonlight that Parts the Clouds>.

No good news existed for <Full Moon Lovers> whatsoever.

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Rising Star 新星.

A star that suddenly brightens after being faint.

That was the term often used by entertainment reporters like Heo Joo-eun to describe Ha-eun.

At the same time, it perfectly captured the essence of Ha-eun, who once again began to stir things up after her child star days.

Thus, while both KBC’s drama department and MBS’s drama department waited for the broadcasts of <Moonlight that Parts the Clouds> and <Full Moon Lovers> with opposing expressions and atmospheres.

In a small meeting room of a certain cable television station.

“What do you think, Tae-hoon?”

“I believe she’s the right person for it. Let’s cast her and proceed.”

They reached the conclusion that ‘Lee Ha-eun’ would be the lead actress for the newly completed script drama <The Shun Sign> as “Kim Jung-hyun.”

An actress with the image of a ‘noble young lady’ and unexpected clumsiness.

At the same time, an actress who could superbly perform difficult action scenes.

In the view of actor Baek Tae-hoon, who was initially slated for the role of the male lead “Park Joo-ho,” there was no more suitable choice than Ha-eun.

She perfectly embodied the very image he had imagined when he first heard about Kim Jung-hyun.