Gyeongseong Yeong-nyeo’s long trip to Japan had finally come to an end.
To be honest, Seoyeon was thoroughly satisfied.
She felt that she wouldn’t need to visit Japan for quite some time and had bought an excessive amount of goods.
Now that she was back, all she wanted to do was decorate her home with her newly acquired merchandise.
The thought of putting up posters and designing her space made her feel elated.
“Does Ramiel not have merchandise?”
This thought suddenly crossed Seoyeon’s mind.
However, considering Jiyeon’s personality, it seemed unlikely that she would ever sell such items.
“This is why I should’ve gone corporate.”
In her previous life, Ramiel was a highly successful corporate Vtuber.
As a result, quite a variety of merchandise was produced.
However, at the time, Seoyeon didn’t understand the concept of purchasing merchandise and thus never bought any.
Indeed, a regrettable mistake.
Now that she had the money, fate had shifted, and she was in a situation where she could no longer buy them—an unbearably tragic situation…
“Or maybe it’s not so tragic.”
From Jiyeon’s perspective, being a Vtuber was just a hobby, and focusing on her true dream of acting was far better.
Reflecting on this, the sacrifice of Ramiel merchandise was worth it.
“…Still, I’ll have to make something myself later.”
Incidentally, she had purchased plenty of materials for such a project.
While she didn’t initially have this in mind, her visit to Akihabara sparked an interest in such endeavors.
“Seoyeon, did you finish preparing for tomorrow’s variety show?”
“Huh?”
Wasn’t that supposed to be the ghost segment filmed at the inn?
Though this thought crossed her mind, it seemed she was mistaken.
“The interview variety show you originally planned to appear on was supposed to be your main appearance.”
“…”
Truthfully, the show was merely a surprise hidden camera prank set up by the broadcasting station to shock Seoyeon.
In other words, it was unrelated to the actual variety show she was initially scheduled to appear on.
To be fair, the interview-style variety show itself wasn’t anything extraordinary.
It was simply a show where various panelists would ask Seoyeon, who had recently gained popularity through *Dream Future*, questions.
“Turns out there’s still work left.”
Nevertheless, Seoyeon completed her final variety show filming and truly returned to Korea.
There was nothing particularly noteworthy about her arrival.
There wasn’t an enormous crowd awaiting her, nor anything out of the ordinary.
She returned home, took a long nap, and resumed her routine.
However, while Seoyeon slept, the internet buzzed with topics related to her—topics that were gaining attention not in Korea but overseas.
***
“Did Seoyeon do something in Japan?”
“Huh? Why?”
“Right now, I’m watching a Japanese drama and Seoyeon appears.”
“??”
It wasn’t initially a big topic.
A community user simply uploaded a clip of Seoyeon from a drama scene.
As the clip was merely about a minute long, no editing was necessary.
“What is this?”
“Is this Jiyeon of the landmine genre??”
“She seems a bit different from what we’re used to, huh??”
Red eyes, a wide grin, and playful body movements.
Her actions were unlike her usual demeanor.
Moreover, her appearance suited the landmine costume perfectly.
“Wasn’t Seoyeon originally a ‘landmine girl’ type anyway?”
“In a way that she explodes, I guess they’re similar.”
Joking aside, Seoyeon’s one-minute appearance was far too impactful to be considered an extra.
Despite the presence of other actors, Seoyeon was the only one visible on screen.
Her dark hair, pale skin, and crimson eyes accentuated the landmine genre perfectly.
“Who is this actress?”
“? Don’t you know Seoyeon?”
“Never heard of her…”
Even those who usually avoided dramas and movies were taking interest.
Seoyeon’s appearance resembled someone who had stepped right out of a comic.
Because of this, people who typically preferred subcultures naturally took notice.
“Did Seoyeon only appear for a minute?”
“Yeah, it was a cameo. There’s an article about it.”
“😂😂 Haha, she appeared for a minute and already made it into Twitter trends?”
“Seoyeon, are you the strongest even in Japan…?”
It’s a given that there are very few people in Korea who are interested in Japanese dramas.
Even fewer people keep up with their airing schedules.
Thus, while the topic wasn’t too widespread in Korea, it was different in Japan.
Although it started as a relatively minor topic, many were shocked to discover that Seoyeon was the same actress who had recently appeared in a hidden camera prank.
===
Post: Japanese reactions compiled
349: Was this actress the one crawling on the ground before?
370: For real? Completely different!
421: Honestly, I didn’t believe it was acting back then… wwww
423: Thought she was a genius actress (LOL), but I have to reflect. Now I’m rewatching the clip repeatedly.
484: So cute wwww. Like a face made for landmine roles??
503: The landmine genre tends to rely on looks. But it’s not at all awkward or cosplay-like in her case.
506: Apparently, the red eyes aren’t contact lenses but hers naturally??
508: Became a huge fan after seeing Soyon-chan in the Japanese drama.
612: Honestly, her appearance is quite Japanese with a great figure.
619: Heard that Soyon-mama is stunningly beautiful and has an incredibly well-endowed figure.
622: What?? Is that serious??
===
Eastern people are currently losing their minds over Seoyeon.
Haha
– Haha, it’s all real.
– Looks like everyone there fell for Seoyeon’s acting. Shock awaits when they see her true self.
– But isn’t it obvious that actors act?
└ Hmm, that’s true?
– Admit it, landmine Seoyeon is kind of cute. Personally, she’s my top pick.
– Seeing Seoyeon again was unexpectedly thrilling.
– Honestly, Seoyeon’s appearance is top-tier. She’s very pretty; it’s just that her behavior sometimes isn’t.
– Not true. Seoyeon looks super cute in variety shows when she’s jumping around joyfully.
– She should wear it in Korea too.
– 😂😂 No way. Look at her in *Harara*—absolutely not.
– Can someone become this popular from a mere one-minute appearance?? Feels surreal.
– Some actors became famous in just 10 seconds.
– Besides, the variety show Seoyeon appeared in just a few days ago became legendary, attracting a lot of attention.
===
Because the topic became excessively popular in Japan, various posts started appearing across communities.
National pride content easily becomes a trending topic.
More so if the subject is recently Korea’s most popular actress or labeled with titles like “genius actress.”
YouTube creators began uploading videos around this time:
**[Japanese Actors Crushed by Seoyeon’s Acting Ability – “After seeing Miss Soyon, I quit acting.”]**
**[Breaking News: World Cup Hope? Seoyeon Joins the Korean National Soccer Team?]**
**[Rampage in Japan: Japanese Actress Renounces Nationality to Follow Seoyeon to Korea.]**
These types of videos quickly spread across numerous communities.
Once a topic catches fire, it spreads rapidly.
Just like the once-unknown idol who became a breakout star after a mere 5 seconds of cuteness in a military variety show.
Seoyeon’s case wasn’t limited to Japanese reactions; other regions followed suit.
– Has Seoyeon’s video spread to Reddit as well??
– The title is “Cute Japan Girl” lol… lol
– To be fair, Harara to Seoyeon fitting into cute roles makes sense.
– Honestly, her Japanese is so good it could be mistaken.
– Some are correcting, “She’s Korean! Famous in Korea as ‘Gorilla’.”
– Reply is from a Korean.
– Funny to see the “What?” comment from someone underneath lol.
– But is Seoyeon’s Japanese good?? She seems almost fluent.
– Unclear, but honestly, I don’t expect her to be so good.
Despite starting as a mere joke, Seoyeon’s one-minute performance in Japan caused a big stir.
In the video, Seoyeon was portrayed in an extremely captivating manner.
Unlike her usual self, her graceful movements, paired with Japan’s exaggerated emotional acting style, made her scene truly unforgettable.
Even Seoyeon’s fan cafe had featured a photo of her in the landmine role prominently on their homepage.
– From today, I’m one with Seoyeon. Anybody mocking Seoyeon as “Gorilla” will be considered an attack on me, and I won’t spare them.
– True, but let’s be honest, landmine Seoyeon is kind of cute.
– Seoyeon has been uncharacteristically cute lately, making it hard to handle.
– Finally feels like the fan cafe is doing its job.
– What was it doing until now??
└ Like an underground fighting arena
While communities were raging online…
“This poster is bigger than I expected.”
Seoyeon, having woken up, was busy decorating her room. Her mind was on whether to buy new display racks or not.
Ironically, Seoyeon only discovered the buzz the following day, at school, thanks to Jiyeon’s visit to her class.
***
At school, something felt off as soon as she arrived.
Lately, students had grown accustomed to Seoyeon, greeting her casually upon arrival with no extraordinary actions.
But today, she attracted more gazes than usual.
‘What is it?’
She initially didn’t know why.
Maybe it was because she’d been in Japan for so long.
That was all she thought.
“Hey, Seoyeon.”
The truth only became clear at lunchtime, thanks to Jiyeon’s bizarre visit.
“Did you see this?”
“What is it?”
“You’ve become a massive topic in Japan!”
Her words made Seoyeon blink in confusion.
A topic?
What could’ve caused this?
She didn’t do much in Japan beyond being caught in a hidden camera prank and guest-starring in one variety show, which was an interview style anyway.
The hidden camera was a typical variety program experience for any Korean actor.
The only truly special thing she did was appear as a cameo for one minute in Kakeba Director’s drama.
Even so, Seoyeon didn’t anticipate that this one minute would lead to anything extraordinary.
“Zuraihime?”
“Why the insult?”
“…Yeah, my pronunciation was a bit off. Sorry.”
For a moment, Seoyeon thought Jiyeon was cursing at her, but Jiyeon corrected herself smoothly.
Anyway…
“Rae Gongju.”
“What?”
“They’re calling you ‘Landmine Princess’ in Japan.”
Jiyeon showed Seoyeon what was trending in Japan.
In Japan, people commonly refer to “landmine girls” as *Jurai Onna* or sometimes *P&E Onna*.
Because of this, Seoyeon became known as *Jurai Hime* or *P&E Hime*.
‘What is this?’
Why ‘Princess’?
Seoyeon shuddered at the highly whimsical nickname.
However, in Japan, people easily attach the honorific *Hime* to titles.
Truthfully, Seoyeon became officially known as “Landmine Princess” in Japan.
‘Hmm… On second thought, while I’ve managed to maintain a good image, maybe it was lucky the ghost role didn’t stick.’
Shifting toward a landmine genre image was planned, but hearing her referred to by such a title gave her a hard-to-define feeling.
“So, I heard this from Seohui Jo yesterday.”
“There’s more?”
“Yeah, I wanted to tell you yesterday, but you seemed tired, so I didn’t.”
Seoyeon, of course, wasn’t tired.
Her indestructible body had never felt exhaustion since she was born.
She just slept more to catch up on missed rest.
Her only action since waking had been organizing the merch she bought in Japan.
“Anyway, it seems Japan is moving quickly.”
“What’s that?”
“This upcoming *Gyeongseong Yeong-nyeo*…”
As soon as Seoyeon unexpectedly became a sensation in Japan, they started acting swiftly.
Upon discovering that Seoyeon’s upcoming movie, *Gyeongseong Yeong-nyeo*, featured her as a Japanese character, numerous offers began rolling in.
They likely saw it as an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed.
“Although simultaneous releases might be difficult… it seems like the movie might open in Japan within six months after its release.”
Traditionally, Japan’s film industry was quite closed.
Even global hits often took between a year or two to make it to Japanese theaters.
A Korean movie opening in Japan within half a year was highly unusual, emphasizing the impact Seoyeon had made in Japan.
At that realization…
‘Does that really happen?’
Frankly, Seoyeon couldn’t grasp the scale of it.
She had merely thought, if things went well, she’d have an excuse to visit Japan frequently—nothing more.
However, the situation was escalating far beyond her expectations.
The anticipation for her next movie, *Gyeongseong Yeong-nyeo*, was skyrocketing visibly.
“Seohui Jo was incredibly enthusiastic. She said she was highly anticipating this week’s filming.”
“…”
Ah, that’s right.
The first shooting for *Gyeongseong Yeong-nyeo* was scheduled for this week.
Considering the delayed filming plans, Seohui Jo couldn’t help but feel motivated.
Moreover, the rising buzz around *Gyeongseong Yeong-nyeo* was a bonus.
It was indeed beneficial for Seoyeon as well.
After all, to move closer to her “graduation project,” she still needed to become more famous.
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