In her past life, "The Sun Hidden by the Moon" was an undeniable hit. With a solid storyline based on a novel, it featured talented actors and was directed by a young and capable director, making it a standout historical drama. When I took over the role originally played by Jo Seo-hee, the pressure was imnse.
'I hope it at least matches the previous success!'
I prayed fervently because I couldn't afford to ruin a drama that had achieved a peak viewership rating of over 40%. My dedication to this project stemd from this very fear.
'Just match Jo Seo-hee's performance.'
Initially, that was my goal. However, even Jo Seo-hee's screen ti was significantly reduced in the previous life, with the childhood parts being cut down to two episodes. There was no guarantee that the sa wouldn't happen to .
So, I gave it my all—every bit of effort within my limits.
"Seoyeon!"
The first episode of "The Sun Hidden by the Moon" finally aired. Although I had seen it at the premiere, watching it on TV felt different. Would it succeed? What if the public's reaction differed from the premiere's?
Just as I was caught in these worries, my mom bead and exclaid.
"Director Gong Jung-tae called! The ratings exceeded 25%!!"
25%? Really? I was taken aback, and my mom wrapped her arms around my head.
'I can't breathe...'
Luckily, she didn't hold for too long.
"Sweetie, she's going to suffocate."
My dad, observing the scene, gently pulled my mom away. He was practically my lifesaver at that mont.
"But~~!"
Mom grabbed my shoulders and shook , more excited than I was. Seeing my mom this thrilled was rare.
"What should we do? I heard it's the highest rating for any first episode aired this year! Is our Seoyeon already a big star?"
"S-S-S-Surely not."
My words stumbled as she shook . Please, stop.
Dad seed to give up on calming her down, rely shrugging his shoulders. He should have persisted a bit more.
'But 25%...'
I vividly rembered the ratings of "The Sun Hidden by the Moon" from the previous life, as they had been reported in the news. Recalling it was as easy as pulling up a clear mory, so finding the ratings was simple.
The original first episode, starring Jo Seo-hee, had a 17% rating. My version's rating was 8% higher at 25%.
Realizing this, my heart raced with the feeling of 'I did it.'
For the first ti, I felt the thrill of achieving sothing through my own efforts.
"Hmm?"
Mom noticed my expression and smiled.
"Our daughter seems happy, smiling like that."
Smiling? I pressed my chubby cheeks with my small hands.
I was smiling.
'Well, this is normal.'
Being able to smile naturally is standard.
I closed my eyes, feeling light and airy.
'I feel good.'
It was the first ti I had achieved sothing through my own efforts. It was a joy I had never felt in my previous life.
'I'm glad I beca an actor.'
With that thought, I nestled into my mom's embrace.
The drama's impact was incomparable to that of comrcials. Even after just one episode, I could sense the increased recognition.
Most importantly, articles about the drama began to surface prominently.
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