Peninsula: My e-sports dream shattered, I chose to become an actor.

Back home, Li Mingye took out his phone, hesitating whether or not to tell Lin Nayeon about the 6MIX.

However, after thinking about it, he decided not to overstep his bounds and let Lim Nayeon find out the news herself.

Given Lim Nayeon's seniority, abilities, and the level of importance she receives among the company's trainees, her debut is practically a certainty. If even this matter is derailed by his "butterfly effect," then it's not too late for him to use means to interfere with the company's decisions.

Telling her now will only increase her anxiety and will do her no good.

Just then, the phone lying beside me suddenly vibrated, breaking the silence in the room.

Li Mingye glanced at the caller ID and raised an eyebrow slightly—Li Du'en.

This is quite unusual; his sister usually contacts him via text message, and rarely makes phone calls.

The call was connected.

"Feed?"

Why did you lie to me?!

Li Mingye silently moved his phone away.

Thankfully, this body had been enhanced; otherwise, he suspected he would have developed tinnitus from that shout.

"What did I lie to you about? Miss, can you explain yourself more clearly?"

The receiver carried Li Du'en's rapid breathing; she was clearly furious. Several seconds passed before she managed to catch her breath, her voice filled with deep grievance and accusation.

"You became an actor, such a big thing, and you didn't tell me? If my classmate hadn't recommended this show to me, I'd still be completely in the dark!"

"I want to give you a surprise," Li Mingye said calmly.

"Surprise? This is more like a shock! My own brother has become a big star, and I had to rely on someone else to tell me!"

Her voice still carried some anger, but the resentment was clearly more pronounced.

"Okay, don't be angry. I didn't expect you to find out so late. I had almost forgotten about it."

"Hmph, you said last time you came to America specifically to see me, but it turns out you came to film a movie..."

Her voice had completely turned into a coquettish tone.

His younger sister has a flaw: she gets angry very easily.

The advantage is that the gas dissipates quickly.

"My bad, my bad. Next time I won't film, I'll fly over just to play with you, okay?"

"You said it! You can't go back on your word!" Her tone rose a little, indicating that her mood had improved.

"By the way, how was filming? Was it interesting?"

Li Duoen instantly switched to "curious baby" mode, chattering away with questions. Li Mingye patiently answered them one by one, describing the interesting things that happened on set.

After chatting for a while, Li Duen's voice suddenly lowered, her tone revealing an irrepressible thirst for gossip.

"Oppa, tell me honestly, is it true that you and that Kim Ji-won...?"

"...Didn't you just find out about this drama? How come you even know about the rumors?"

"You did some research before calling, so tell me first."

The gossip in his tone practically overflowed from the receiver.

"It's fake," Li Mingye replied decisively.

"It's actually fake?"

Lee Da-eun's voice was filled with disbelief, as if she were meeting this older brother for the first time.

"How could this be fake? Have you changed your personality...?"

"Hey! Li Duoen! What kind of image do you have of me?" Li Mingye said irritably.

"So, who in the film crew are you having an affair with?"

"I think you're asking for trouble."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

……

On November 21, at the SBS TV studio in Seoul, the cast and crew of "The Heirs" were conducting a special interview.

The host stood in the center of the stage, a professional and enthusiastic smile on his face, and posed the opening question.

"Since its premiere, 'The Heirs' has achieved viewership ratings and generated immense buzz, which can only be described as 'terrifying.' It not only dominated the charts in South Korea but also sparked a Korean wave throughout Asia. I wonder if everyone anticipated such success from the beginning?"

Lead actors Lee Min-ho and Park Shin-hye then gave their acceptance speeches, humbly expressing their gratitude for the audience's support. When it was Lee Myung-yeop's turn, he slightly adjusted his posture and took the microphone.

"Actually, during the filming process, because of the solid script, the well-developed characters, the superb acting skills of the senior actors, and the hard work of the behind-the-scenes staff, I had a feeling that this would be a successful project."

Li Mingye's voice was clear and steady as he glanced at the actors around him.

"However, the fact that it has reached such a level of popularity across Asia has truly exceeded my expectations, and I feel very honored."

These words were not just polite remarks; he hadn't expected them to become so popular.

Unlike the trajectory in the dream, because of his intervention, the highlights and screen time of the character Choi Young-do were further preserved and even increased. Especially after showing his vulnerable side to the female lead in the drama, a considerable number of fans who originally belonged to the male and female lead CP "betrayed" him.

This has led to the current bizarre situation online – a chaotic battle among various CP (couple) fans.

Fans of the main couple, fans of the Young-do and Eun-sang couple, and fans of the Young-do and Rachel Yoo couple, are constantly arguing online. Although these arguments are chaotic, they have an immediate effect on boosting the drama's popularity.

A couple of days ago, he was bored and went to browse around the Chinese online forums. The newly established "The Heirs CP Forum" was a fierce battleground, and its popularity was even showing signs of surpassing the main forum.

After briefly asking Lee Min-ho and Park Shin-hye a few questions about their future developments, the host shifted the focus to Lee Myung-yeop.

"The next question is specifically for you, Mingye. Which scene left the deepest impression on you during filming?"

Li Mingye took the microphone and glanced to the side unconsciously.

They met Kim Ji-won's gaze.

Her gaze was clear and reserved, as if she too was waiting for his answer. Li Mingye's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked away, refocusing his gaze on the host.

The most memorable scene was, of course, the kissing scene with Kim Ji-won.

After all, it wasn't just acting; it also involved real, secret feelings between the two people.

However, bringing it up here risks being seen as artificially creating a romantic pairing. While this might not necessarily be a bad thing for the drama's popularity, it could be a source of annoyance for Kim Ji-won.

"It should be the scene where Choi Young-do first appears."

Li Mingye spoke naturally and calmly: "That was also the first time I officially acted in front of the camera. I still remember the memory of that mix of nervousness and excitement very well."

"Wow, so it was that show!" the host exclaimed dramatically. "As a viewer, I was also deeply impressed. That arrogant and disdainful attitude was completely unlike the acting skills a newcomer could display!"

"Thank you for the compliment," Li Mingye said with a smile.

Kim Ji-won, standing beside him, gently bit her lower lip, seemingly sensing the meaning behind that gaze, and a barely perceptible blush rose to her ears.

"One last question, which is also what the fans want to ask."

The host wore a gossipy smile.

"Mingye, what's your ideal type?"

Li Mingye pondered for a moment, seemingly deep in thought.

"As for the ideal type... there isn't really a fixed standard."

He spoke slowly, his gaze sincere.

"Compared to external conditions, I value that feeling of being moved more. That feeling of suddenly thinking, 'This is the one,' in a certain moment."

"Oh~ it depends on how you feel? That's a very romantic answer," the host teased.

……

After the interview, the crowd dispersed.

Lee Min-ho didn't even say a polite word before hurriedly leaving the studio with his manager.

During this period, Lee Min-ho has barely spoken to Lee Myung-yeop. After all, given Lee Myung-yeop's current popularity and fame, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he "rose to the top by stepping on his seniors."

Especially considering that Lee Min-ho's screen time was far less than his, he still managed to draw so much attention away from Lee Min-ho. As a former top star, Lee Min-ho must feel quite resentful.

He didn't directly confront or give Li Mingye a hard time, probably because he was wary of Li Mingye's unfathomable background.

Li Mingye didn't care too much about it. They were competitors anyway, and they probably wouldn't be on the same set again, so it didn't matter if their relationship was bad.

He took out his phone to casually browse the news, when a striking headline abruptly entered his field of vision.

[Dynamic Duo member Jaeho angrily criticizes his junior, seemingly targeting F(x)'s Sulli]

Li Mingye's pupils contracted slightly.