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[Why did our girl turn into a magpie repaying kindness]
What the hell is Seonghwan supposed to do alone without Seohae, fuck
Anonymous (112.22): I literally screamed at the ending scene, what are we supposed to do now
Anonymous (117.11): Seohae please come back
[Every episode has been insanely thrilling so far, but today was legendary]
The ending scene gave me chills all over
Anonymous (59.20): same, I never even imagined Lee Seohae would make that kind of choice so it was even more satisfying LMAO
Anonymous (112.16): Ah I’m seriously looking forward to next week TT_TT
[W-what do you mean our stray cat got hit by a car]
Bring her back TT__TT I did think that someday Seohae would properly throw herself in to take the hit for Gam Seonghwan, but I never expected it to be on this scale, our stray cat is fierce
Anonymous (180.70): our child is not dead she’s alive she’s alive
Anonymous (39.7): this reminds me of that trending copycat post from before
After the ending of Episode 12 of <Unfair Trade>, posts exploded across communities. The belief that had been deeply engraved in viewers’ minds shattered in an instant.
If Lee Seohae is there, there are no unsolved cases.
The moment that absolute premise collapsed, the tension and shock doubled.
[HOT/ (Spoilers) The scene that made everyone watching Unfair Trade scream out loud.jpg]
(Seohae scene capture.jpg)
-Anonymous ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) 1: Seohae TT__TT
-Anonymous 5: She’s kind of a sociopath but for Seohae’s character, retiring around here actually makes the story more fun LOOL Normally when the brainy character tanks and the brute starts using their brain, this is the most delicious part LOLOL
↳ Anonymous 22: 2222 this is right, damn it they’re becoming more like each other, this is love
↳ Anonymous 29: You crazy bastards, take off the delusion goggles
↳ Anonymous 31: yeah, Seohae was too much of a cheat code, now it really feels like it’ll turn into a Shin Seojin one-top story, I’m excited
-Anonymous 47: The fact that in that short moment Seohae concluded it’s better for her to get hit instead of Gam Seonghwan << it just... it just makes my heart swell. I want a long explanation of what made her think that, why, since when, everything
-Anonymous 67: Thinking about all the writers and directors who’ve been suppressing their desires finally creating like 8,261,949 Seohaes now makes me nervous LOLOLOL
↳ Anonymous 112: Ah please please how long are we going to keep getting only male sociopaths in male buddy stories TT__TT
Today was the premiere day of the follow-up drama to <See You That Day>. But its attention had been completely stolen.
“Ha...”
Byeon Juhwa, the director of <See You That Day>, let out a sigh as he watched the explosive buzz surrounding <Unfair Trade> in real time.
In investigative dramas, the structure after a crime occurs must be clear—case, then resolution.
If that flow falters midway, focus breaks and tension easily turns into boredom.
But <Unfair Trade>, at its most critical moment, rendered an IQ 160 genius criminal investigator unconscious and grabbed viewers by the collar.
It was only natural that anticipation exploded over how Gam Seonghwan, now left alone, would resolve the case.
“They built the character framework well.”
The best of his career.
When he heard that Hong Suryeon would take the female lead in <See You That Day>, Byeon Juhwa had been certain this would become his representative work.
A viewership rating nearing 20% was undeniably a success. But when a hit of this magnitude aired in the same time slot, the situation changed.
Eighty dramas a year.
That was the output of just the three major terrestrial broadcasters.
Morning dramas, weekend dramas spanning multiple age groups, and the familiar 10 p.m. prime-time slot.
But the one drama that could represent an entire year—there was only one.
This field was winner-takes-all. Only the most famous drama earned the right to live on in the public’s memory.
INTUBE
[Ep12 Han Yeoreum’s brilliant mind begins full-scale data analysis ⎢Unfair Trade] 03:11
[Ep12 Seojin faces an unbearable truth from genius Lee Seohae ⎢Unfair Trade] 05:27
At the same time, as if determined not to yield the number one ratings spot to any other drama, SBC’s New Media Content Department uploaded clips.
Each time a clip went up, viewers still reeling from the ending scene flooded in.
“Ha... they’re really going all in.”
[What are you two talking about in the parking lot? We’re Jin Daejoong, can you move?^^;; Shin Seojin Han Yeoreum Making ⎢Unfair Trade] 05:44
They even rushed out a making-of video. Director Byeon pressed his forehead.
As a director, his pride wouldn’t allow him to retreat like this. Even with the card of Hong Suryeon, being pushed aside by a genre drama was unacceptable.
A beautiful title that only comes once a year—a representative work.
For that, Byeon Juhwa clenched his fist.
“In the end, it has to be love. Love!”
If he could turn that IQ 160 genius sociopath into a woman in love under his direction, then every viewer would remember it.
In that moment, his resolve to make a comeback with Han Yeoreum solidified.
* * *
JC ENM’s web content division was sailing smoothly today as well. Seong, now the department head of a massive channel approaching five million subscribers—the most successful among all broadcasters—watched the screen.
“This was uploaded to the cloud, right?”
“Yes. It’s been shared with the PR team.”
The team leader who had discovered Han Yeoreum during <ParCheHi> had now risen to department head. The ASMR series he had originally planned remained one of JC ENM’s most popular contents.
On the screen played a recently filmed video of Han Yeoreum.
“Director, do you watch <Unfair Trade>?” freēwebnovel.com
“Of course I do.”
“I don’t usually keep up with dramas, you know? But her acting there is seriously good. Did you get the feeling she’d blow up like this the first time you saw her?”
A black turtleneck, neatly half-tied hair, and cold eyes.
“...Hmm.”
Seong thought back to the first time he met Han Yeoreum. Pi Chaewon in <ParCheHi> had also been a dry character, but it was different from Lee Seohae.
Not all black is the same shade.
With the slightest difference, saturation might be higher, or brightness slightly lifted. Things too subtle to distinguish with the naked eye—but obvious when measured with a dropper.
Some differences could only be felt by the one receiving it.
Whether the black before you was the pitch darkness inside a door that would never open, or the darkness at the end of a tunnel where light would soon pour in.
Han Yeoreum could distinguish that subtle difference.
“Honestly... I think I did.”
Seong smiled.
“Whoa. Can you really tell just at a glance?”
“It just felt like it had to be her. Pi Chaewon.”
Time to upload the video.
“Maybe the director of <Unfair Trade> felt the same way.”
Han Yeoreum’s competent image, secured through <Unfair Trade>. It had to be solidified properly.
INTUBE
* * *
[IQ160 Genius Sociopath Criminal Investigator In My Bag ⎢With Han Yeoreum’s honest recommendations] 20:11
Reporter Wi, watching JC ENM’s clever move, clicked “see more videos.”
“Huh? It’s not an ad?”
She had assumed it was product placement for Sansung. But there was no such indication. On screen, Han Yeoreum, speaking in Lee Seohae’s tone, explained the contents of her bag.
—These are mint candies. Previously, I preferred individually wrapped products for hygiene reasons, but due to temperature changes, they would melt and become sticky inside the wrapper, which made them inconvenient to open. So currently, I carry ones stored in a tin case. Before eating, I use this portable hand sanitizer gel once.
On her wrist was a GLX smart watch with a red-brown leather strap. With the bag black, the clothes black, and her hair black, it was the only color on Lee Seohae.
Naturally, it drew the eye.
—Seohae... seeing our Seohae alive makes me happy...^-^
↳ Don’t get sentimental, what if Kill Jaeyoung actually gets rid of our Seohae like this
—Everything in the bag is literally so Seohae LOLOLOL
—The actor interpreting the character like this... it’s so precious
—Yeoreum’s calm, gentle voice is so nice to listen to. It doesn’t tire your ears, so it makes you want to keep listening. I hope she gets a fixed radio slot someday or more opportunities to use her voiceㅎ Such a charming actress...
As she introduced the items in her bag, Han Yeoreum would occasionally glance at her watch. It felt like a habit ingrained in someone who manages time efficiently.
—Skipping this product introduction, next. Hand cream. I purchased this during a sale at Olive0. The ingredients are good, and it’s unscented, so I recommend it.
Whenever the product explanation ran slightly long, her eyes instinctively flicked to the watch. Reporter Wi, seasoned from seeing countless product placements and advertisements, couldn’t help but admire it.
“Yeah... as expected of JC.”
JC was extending a hand to Sansung.
As if telling them to grab it quickly.
—Anyone else watching this with subtitles on? LOLOLOL creepy
↳ Why? What’s creepy T_T?
↳ The subtitles match exactly what she’s saying
↳ Isn’t that just the channel adding subtitles?
↳ No no no that’s different, if that were the case it would say “subtitles enabled,” not “auto subtitles”
↳ Holy shit, you’re right
It wasn’t just the GLX watch that caught attention. It was Han Yeoreum’s voice—so clear it felt visible.
—LMAO the same auto subtitles show up in that tongue twister video from <Audio On Air> too. If you’re curious, go check it out
—Let’s make a social agreement to only cast actors with this kind of diction in genre dramas, seriously, it’s been too painful until now
↳ facts, some people think acting is just making a frowning face
↳ So many actors just flashed through my mind right now
Reporter Wi recalled a scene from Han Yeoreum’s commercial where she used voice recognition on the watch.
“If she really becomes the model... wow, this is...”
An electronics brand model—something only the top of the top could claim. It wasn’t just a measure of popularity.
It was a measure of how much consumers were willing to trust.
First, items worth a few thousand won—food with low psychological burden.
Then tens of thousands—cosmetics bought without much hesitation.
Next, hundreds of thousands—clothing people want to imitate.
And finally, products over a million won—electronics that required real trust to open your wallet.
“The level changes.”
Reporter Wi looked at Han Yeoreum’s wrist.
On her own wrist was the exact same GLX smart watch.
A product she had bought after watching <Unfair Trade>.
Han Yeoreum’s ASMR video spread across communities the moment it was uploaded.
[Humor Board / The worldview of IQ160 In My Bag served by Han Yeoreum.jpg]
(In My Bag capture.jpg)
What was inside:
– Toothbrush set
– Artificial tears
– Unscented hand cream
– Phone power bank
– GLX pad
– Mint candies
– Lip balm
– Hair tie
– Tumbler
– Earphones
That’s literally everything LOLOLOL I thought she’d recommend at least one ad product, but it feels like JC just uploaded this to show off Lee Seohae
—At this point, hasn’t Lee Seohae possessed Han Yeoreum? LMAO
—Ah Seohae TT_TT please wake up TT_TT
—There are still people who haven’t watched Unfair Trade yet, aren’t these comments too spoilery? Be careful, it’s annoying
↳ Why is that other people’s problem if you haven’t watched it?
↳ Why is that other people’s problem2222 It’s everywhere even if you just open Intube, what do you want us to do LOLOLOL
↳ Please don’t fight in my post T_T..
—It really feels like Lee Seohae’s bag would look exactly like that, makes it immersive
—Gam Seonghwan’s bag would probably have nothing in it, maybe a gum wrapper at most
↳ No way, he wears the same pants every day, he probably doesn’t even have a bag
↳ Ah... T_T
With two weeks left until the finale, <Unfair Trade> still held the number one spot in ratings.
Four episodes remained until the final episode.
Amid everyone’s rising expectations, Episode 13 began.
