Peninsula: Starting with the nation's first love, the white moonlight

Two days later, in an indoor photography studio in Gyeonggi Province.

The company highly values ​​Lee Ji-eun's new album, and the title track "You and I" is practically their own child, with a generous budget allocated for its production.

The entire studio was transformed into a giant clockwork workshop filled with fantasy elements in a single day.

A giant gear hangs in mid-air, and a small wooden steam train is parked on the track.

The filming crew arrived on set early and were making final adjustments.

In the dressing room, Lee Ji-eun, along with Lee Lu-ran, met with the MV director immediately.

The director is a middle-aged man in his forties who is quite well-known in the industry and has directed many hit music videos in the past.

At first, when the director heard LOEN Entertainment say that they would not be casting an artist from the industry, but rather an ordinary person as the male lead, he actually had some reservations.

With IU's current popularity, if her company just said a word, the visuals of boy groups would probably fight tooth and nail to get the role.

Why not use so many celebrities who already have a large following, and instead squeeze in an ordinary person? Isn't that a waste of talent?

However, he was also a tactful person and knew that it wasn't about money; LOEN wasn't short of that budget.

As for why an amateur was chosen, the director understood instantly when he saw Li Luran.

The director stared at Li Luran for a long time before finally making his judgment.

"I see, her physical appearance is indeed impeccable."

Just as he was about to give the newcomer some instructions on some details, Lee Ji-eun suddenly spoke up.

"Director, there's something I need to discuss with you beforehand regarding filming."

Lee Ji-eun handed over the revised script, saying, "This male lead will never show his face. Only his profile, back, or my body will be used as a cover."

The director's outstretched hand froze in mid-air. He was completely stunned, staring at Lee Ji-eun with disbelief.

"Um... Ji-eun-ssi, let me confirm with you again, he really won't show his face?"

"Yes, director. Is there some difficulty in filming?" Lee Ji-eun replied with certainty.

She had already guessed that the director would ask this question, after all, anyone would find it unbelievable to hear such a request.

The director did not respond immediately.

He frowned and scanned Li Luran's face several times.

Such a stunning face would definitely generate a huge buzz in a music video, so why is she asking not to appear on screen? That's such a shame!

But if it's not for fame, then what is this young man doing here? Experiencing life?

Suddenly, a bold idea popped into his mind.

After all, he's been in this line of work for so many years, what kind of people hasn't he seen?

He's so handsome, and his demeanor is so aloof. The higher-ups at LOEN actually agreed to let a complete nobody act opposite IU, and even allowed him to keep his face hidden...

The more the director thought about it, the more likely that possibility seemed.

Could this young man be the heir to some big conglomerate?

Many sons of wealthy families in the peninsula like to go out and experience life, or come to the entertainment industry to pursue female celebrities.

However, deep down, the chaebols look down on the entertainment industry and absolutely do not allow family members to appear on screen.

Therefore, he doesn't show his face not because he's stage-frightened, but because his status is too prestigious and he can't be recognized by the public!

Now the logic is perfectly closed!

The young master of a chaebol family secretly pursues the nation's little sister?

When the director looked at Li Luran again, his eyes had changed.

"No problem! Absolutely no problem!"

The director nodded repeatedly, "It's already an honor for us that this young...this gentleman is willing to help. There are many ways to shoot without showing faces; our team has shot similar films before. Leave it to me!"

Li Luran raised an eyebrow slightly. Although she didn't know why the director had suddenly become so enthusiastic, she didn't ask any further questions.

After finalizing the last details, the staff cleared the area.

Filming officially began.

"All departments, prepare!" the director shouted into the walkie-talkie from behind the monitor. "Act one, shot one, take one! Action!"

The first scene depicts the male protagonist in a deep sleep.

Li Luran lay quietly on the bed as required by the script.

The moment I closed my eyes, my tense nerves relaxed a little.

Without having to face the camera directly, he gradually suppressed his discomfort.

As the music begins, the camera slowly zooms in from a distant view.

"Okay, push closer. Ji-eun-ssi, get ready, go and block his face."

Lee Ji-eun, wearing a black dress, walked quietly to the bedside.

She bent down slightly, her long hair sliding down her shoulders and landing just above Li Luran's cheek.

The two were standing very close.

Although Li Luran had his eyes closed, he could vaguely sense a figure approaching.

The air was filled with the scent of Lee Ji-eun's perfume and a faint body fragrance.

They were so close that he could even feel Lee Ji-eun's breathing.

Li Luran's heart began to race uncontrollably, and even his breathing became rapid.

Lee Ji-eun was looking at the camera, but out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that Lee Lu-ran's chest was heaving rapidly. Upon closer inspection, she noticed that the base of his ears was starting to turn slightly red.

Lee Ji-eun paused for a moment, a look of disbelief flashing in her eyes, and then the corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up slightly.

This guy usually seems like he doesn't care about anything, but I never expected...

Lee Ji-eun secretly rejoiced, "So he can be shy too, hehe, what an innocent young man."

Just as she was secretly laughing...

"Card!"

"Ji-eun, you're too close! Move back a little. On the monitor, it looks like you're about to kiss! This scene is about watching someone sleep, not a kissing scene!"

Upon hearing the director's reminder, Lee Ji-eun realized that the tip of her nose was probably less than five centimeters away from Lee Lu-ran's face.

"Sorry, director!"

Lee Ji-eun blushed and quickly straightened up.

She stood by the bed, frantically fanning her burning face with her hands, trying to cool it down.

After she calmed down a bit, she looked down.

At this moment, although Li Luran's eyes were still closed, a closer look revealed that his eyelashes were trembling slightly, as if the embarrassment from before would not exist as long as he did not open his eyes.

Seeing his self-deceiving behavior, Ji-eun's shyness vanished instantly.

Suddenly seized by a playful impulse, she bit her lower lip, trying to suppress her laughter.

She quietly extended her index finger and gently poked his cheek.

In that instant, Li Luran felt as if he had been electrocuted, and he shrank back slightly. He opened his eyes abruptly and met the gaze of Ji-eun, who was smiling slyly.

"You..." Li Luran couldn't utter a word for a long time.

"What do you mean, 'me'?"

Lee Ji-eun bent down, leaned closer to him, and teased him in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Your face is so red, Li Luran, are you afraid of the camera, or are you afraid of... me?"