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The Actor of Kyungsung Lady Currently Making Headlines

The internet was in an uproar over the news that Ju Seoyeon, the actress who played Kasugayama Yuina in Kyungsung Lady, would be appearing on a variety show.

In Japan, reactions were mixed due to the lack of prior exposure to Seoyeon’s variety performances. Meanwhile, Korean fan communities were already brimming with excitement.

"Is it today? The episode of I Took On the Challenge and Won with Ju Seoyeon?"
"Yeah, it's starting soon."
"All the so-called masters who meet Ju Seoyeon are about to get their heads blown off."
"Fact."

Seoyeon had already displayed a wide range of personas on variety shows. The internet’s collective image of her could be summed up as:

"This is Ju Seoyeon!"

• A woman with the sheer strength and stamina to carry two actresses and sprint at full speed!
• Reflexes sharp enough to see and dodge paintballs!
• The sheer audacity to ride a bear and smack it on the head!
  "At this point, isn’t she just the Terminator?"
  "For real, lmao."

With such expectations in the air, viewers settled in as Battle, I Took On the Challenge and Won began in earnest.

"Today's Special Guest!"

"Now then, today we have an incredible lineup—ten masters are waiting!"

The first to appear on-screen was the show’s host, Katsuyoshi. His tone was more excited than usual as he began hyping up the audience.

"Why ten, you ask? Because we have a special guest today! Yes, yes, that’s right! It was really tough. Seriously. For real!"

"Here he goes again."
"Doesn't he have a ‘special guest’ every episode?"

The panelists, regulars on Battle, I Took On the Challenge and Won, booed lightly at the typical exaggerated antics of a Japanese comedian. Their role was akin to a live studio audience, reacting to the challenges in real time.

"Ahem! Anyway! That’s enough explanation about the rules—let’s bring in today’s special guest!"

With Katsuyoshi’s words, the large doors behind him swung open. A thick cloud of smoke billowed out, covering the floor in a mist.

"It’s happening! It’s happening!"
"Lmao, they prepped ten people just for this?"
"Normally, it's only one opponent, right?"
"Yeah, today really does feel like something special."

As Korean viewers flooded the livestream chat with their excitement—

Click.

A single, soft footstep echoed through the studio, cutting through the noise.

"Oh… ohhh!"
"No way!"

The panelists exaggerated their reactions, calling out in awe. But even though it was all part of the script, their timing was slightly off.

It was clear they had rehearsed this in advance—yet, their real hesitation still seeped through the screen.

"Today’s challenger is none other than Ju Seoyeon, who plays Kasugayama Yuina in the newly released movie Kyungsung Lady!"@@novelbin@@

As the smoke cleared, Seoyeon appeared, fully dressed in Kasugayama Yuina’s outfit from the film.

A long-stemmed kiseru pipe in hand. A refined, aristocratic beauty.

The sudden shift in atmosphere was breathtaking. The panelists, who had been chattering moments ago, momentarily forgot their lines, their words trailing off.

Their reaction only served to amplify Seoyeon’s presence.

"Good."

Watching the scene unfold from behind the camera, the director of I Took On the Challenge and Won, Ninomiya Daiki, clenched his fist in triumph.

It had been Seoyeon’s idea to appear in Kyungsung Lady’s costume.