Chapter 672: Malicious Intention (1)
Today was the second day of Project I.O.A's Tokyo audition. The moment I got a call from Reporter Jang Moon-Ki in Korea, a new schedule entry popped up on Everyday.
[Everyday V12.2]
[Date: February 24, 2021]
-05:00 p.m.: [NEW. Choi Deok-Bae] Entertainment All Times, "Rookie actor Mr. Choi accused of school violence. Role likely to be recast." (Meeting Note: According to internal MBS sources, some executives discussed forced removal before the first episode.)
'You expect me to believe this...?'
Though Deok-Bae lived in a shantytown, he was so upright he even scolded his pickpocket younger brother who stole my wallet. He was a good kid who cared for Han-Ul like a real brother, even though they weren't related by blood.
The idea that Deok-Bae bullied someone was completely unthinkable. Besides, I had managed Deok-Bae before the regression, so I was certain this article was just a rumor. However, if the network was considering recasting, the article must have come with pretty specific testimony.
Looking at Yoo-Jin's schedule entry alongside it, I could guess how quickly things would escalate in just two days.
[Everyday V12.2]
[Date: March 4, 2021]
-07:00 a.m. [NEW. Jung Yoo-Jin]
Entertainment All Times, "Popular star Jung Yoo-Jin accused of defending a school bully." (Meeting Note: Episode 15 viewership ratings of Hwaranjeon dropped from 26% to 21%. Queen Jeong-Hee overtook in viewership ratings. MBS demands Choi Deok-Bae's removal. Jung Yoo-Jin told to retract her statement of support.)