[Star Fisherman].
It was a variety show that gained great popularity among fishing-loving uncles and those who enjoy healing entertainment.
The two actors had remarkable banter, and having been in the entertainment industry for a long time, they could seamlessly handle any guest that appeared.
However, that didn’t mean there weren’t any guests they were hesitant about.
“Joo Seo-yeon? Who’s that?”
“Haven’t you seen [The Chaser]?”
“I haven’t. It’s been over 10 years since I went to the theater. What’s [The Chaser]?”
To those who had no time to watch movies or dramas, Joo Seo-yeon was a very unfamiliar celebrity.
Who would know a star that has recently risen in fame when they only watch variety shows on TV?
“Plus, the guy who came with her looks a bit scrawny.”
“He’s the grandfather’s grandson.”
“Oh, Ho-seung?”
Anyway, Liam, who was appearing in his first variety show, or rather, Ho-seung’s family was gathered together, watching.
On the internet, there were discussions about Joo Seo-yeon’s appearance as a guest on [Star Fisherman].
– I knew she would appear on a variety show after hitting twice in a row, but [Star Fisherman]???
– [Star Fisherman] is pretty good, though.
– I’ve never seen a funny female guest on [Star Fisherman].
– Joo Seo-yeon looks fine in [Survivor Without People].
– She catches fish even with a harpoon, haha!
– Is that the same as sea fishing? Ugh, the Joo Seo-yeon fans are all gathered here.
Now, some fans who had seen Seo-yeon and viewers from [Survivor Without People] welcomed her appearance, but those who couldn’t even distinguish who the actress was had a negative opinion about it.
Usually, [Star Fisherman] was a serious fishing show, and it was also a reason that a female guest had never shown a proper side before.
However, such thoughts were shattered just 10 minutes after the broadcast started.
As soon as they left the boat, Joo Seo-yeon began fishing.
Excitedly hooking the bait and doing the casting (swinging the fishing rod with the line), the scene unfolded.
– ?
– Did something just sound weird?
– Is this normal for [Star Fisherman]?
– No, no, no.
With a fwip, the bait shot through the sea.
If you only heard the sound, you might think someone fired a gun.
“Whoa, whoa, Seo-yeon’s posture is great.”
“Right? I practiced.”
Seo-yeon confidently replied.
– What do you mean ‘right’?
– Am I the only one who thinks that scene was strange?
– If the fishing rod hit her, it would feel like a person getting hurt, yeah.
Anyway, although there was something a bit strange, Seo-yeon turned out to be much more likable than expected.
Her impression resembled that of a noble young lady, and as long as she didn’t break the flow while fishing, it seemed fine.
– Looks like she practiced alone.
– Her stamina must be great; she’s really jerking that rod hard.
– What’s jerking?
– It’s shaking the metal jig attached to the bait to make it look like a small fish.
But watching her swing non-stop was almost making the viewers’ arms ache.
– That idol seems out of place. Who is that?
– Heard he’s Thunder.
– So who is he?
– Is Joo Seo-yeon not getting tired? Is she on a repeat loop?
If Liam wasn’t there, looking haggard on the opposite side, one might have mistaken it for a repeat loop.
Seo-yeon’s enthusiastic arm movements conveyed her excitement all the way through the screen.
“Seo-yeon? Want me to give you my hat?”
“No, I’m fine. The sunlight can’t do anything to me.”
Lee Sang-soo was caught off guard by her brave voice.
It was an unexpected answer.
– Is Joo Seo-yeon a 4D character?
– Hahaha, what kind of movie line is that?
– I momentarily doubted my ears. Is that something a female lead should say?
– “The sun can’t do anything to me.” Sounds like something a vampire who overcame the sun would say.
While such nonsensical conversations were happening, about 10 minutes had passed.
Seo-yeon’s float indicated a bite.
When Lee Sang-soo asked her to reel it in slowly, Seo-yeon cautiously started to move her arm.
creak, creak.
“Will it break?”
“It won’t break, it won’t break. That fishing rod is super expensive. It’s sturdy; it definitely won’t break, so don’t worry.”
In response to Lee Sang-soo’s words, Seo-yeon worked even harder to reel it in.
At this point, no one knew what she had caught.
After all, Seo-yeon was way too calm to have caught something big.
Then Seo-yeon began to pull on the taut fishing rod.
The rod bent suspiciously, but Seo-yeon showed no signs of struggle.
– Looks like it’s a red snapper? Is this Wando?
– Red snapper, hahaha! That actress wouldn’t get dragged around by just a snapper.
– No, no, if you have skill, it wouldn’t happen.
– A fishing newbie could pull that off, yeah.
As everyone expected a 3 to 4 kg red snapper, the camera suddenly began to shake.
“E-everyone help Seo-yeon!!”
The PD Jeong Seung-hyun shouted while looking towards the sea.
As the camera turned toward the ocean, loud noises started to echo.
It was clearly an urgent situation.
– What is that?
– What kind of fish is that? It looks kinda big.
When the camera first pointed towards the sea, viewers also failed to realize what was going on.
After all, the fish was still underwater, making its appearance unclear.
“Seo-yeon! Loosen the line… No, if it’s dangerous, don’t force the fishing rod!”
The oft–annoying PD Jeong Seung-hyun jumped up and shouted.
He waved at others for help, but…
“I’m fine! I’m stronger!”
Was her brave shout that made everyone halt.
– Is she really crazy?
– “I’m stronger,” hahaha!
– Being strong isn’t the problem; it’s dangerous!!!!!
– Is this a variety show where you fight a fish?
The bending fishing rod moved, and the fish could be seen being dragged.
Could this be real? A spectacle!
Once the fish’s face was visible, community reactions began heating up.
No wonder…
– Isn’t that a giant grouper??? That size is insane!!!
– What’s a giant grouper?
– Wow, you don’t know what a giant grouper is? That fish can grow up to 2 meters long!!
– Only a few are caught each year; many dream of catching one!
– It weighs over 100 kg! How is she pulling it in all by herself??
– Maybe it’s still underwater, that’s why??
The giant grouper.
Originally a deep-sea species.
They only come up during spawning season from May to July, which is usually when they’re caught.
Of course, catching one is usually seen as a stroke of luck.
There are rarely catches even in broadcasts hosted by experts, and now it was caught in a cable entertainment show.
– This is insane.
– They actually caught this in a variety show.
– Wait, is she really pulling it up by herself?
– Aren’t the guests helping her?
– Helping? What, they’re just looking????
Anyway, as Seo-yeon vigorously pulled the fishing rod while reeling in, it made a creak, creak sound as if it would break.
While Seo-yeon was trying to lift the giant grouper with the rod, others rushed to grab huge nets to help, but it was far from easy due to its size.
– I’m watching [Star Fisherman] for the first time; wasn’t this supposed to be a healing variety show?
– Is this some kind of “The Old Man and the Sea” situation?
The broadcast captured the grouper resisting, and then…
“Yah!!”
– Yah?
With Seo-yeon’s cheerful voice, bloop, the grouper flew out.
“Huh?”
As everyone was taken aback, the grouper landed with a thud on the boat.
People panicked at the sudden appearance of the gigantic fish, causing the poor net only to sway uselessly.
– Wow, this is insane.
– Isn’t that dangerous?
– That kid is huge! This is no joke??;;;
Just then, as they all rushed to catch the thrashing grouper, Seo-yeon, half-bent fishing rod in hand, subtly took a glance around.
Given it was an expensive fishing rod, she was a bit concerned, so she discreetly tossed it somewhere out of sight before heading towards the flailing grouper.
Amidst the chaos, Seo-yeon sneaked up and punched the grouper on the head.
That moment was barely caught on camera.
thud, plop
The grouper, its eyes rolling back, went limp.
“Oh! It looks tired!”
“Once it’s out of the water, even a big one can’t help it.”
Of course, those who hurriedly subdued the grouper had no idea of this fact.
– What? Why did the grouper faint suddenly?
– Didn’t Joo Seo-yeon just punch it?
– Do fish faint from being punched?
– But did it actually faint? It looks dead.
Even viewers who caught a glimpse of what was happening on the screen did not think the grouper passed out from Seo-yeon’s punch. They just thought, “Oh, it must be tired, or there has to be some other reason,” and carried on.
“Wow! It’s a giant grouper, a giant grouper!!”
“I’ve always dreamed of catching one like this, and here I am.”
“Wow, this is awesome. The contest is already over. Wow, for real.”
Catching a giant grouper meant the contest was essentially moot.
Lee Sang-soo and Song Kwang-min, who had a passion for fishing, couldn’t hide their excitement.
“Is it alright if I hold it?”
At Seo-yeon’s question, everyone nodded.
“Of course, come on, we’ll all hold it together…”
Lee Sang-soo smiled at Seo-yeon.
The actress who caught a giant grouper.
She looked absolutely stunning.
Seo-yeon, who wanted to hug it by herself, felt a bit hesitant, as it would be awkward to take all the attention for something that everyone caught together.
They took a cheerful photo together.
Everyone smiled brightly while taking the photo, and with a thud, they let go of the grouper Seo-yeon was holding.
At that moment, Liam swallowed hard.
‘Wasn’t that supposed to be over 100 kg?’
Although everyone offered to help hold it, Seo-yeon seemed to handle it with such ease.
It was a thought that crossed his mind. And then Liam saw it.
‘For sure… did she just smack the grouper on the head…?’
While everyone was too caught up in the moment to notice, Liam, standing awkwardly aside, clearly saw it.
The grouper going limp after being punched by Seo-yeon.
‘…’
The grouper was 170 cm long. Considering its weight, it was a fish bigger than Liam himself.
Don’t take it lightly.
Liam silently thought.
After catching the giant grouper, just when everyone was about to share their tales, Seo-yeon asked.
“Are we making spicy soup with the caught fish now?”
“Huh?”
“I’ve always seen people make spicy soup with fish they catch.”
Seo-yeon said with an extraordinarily cheerful expression.
– No way.
– Who would make spicy soup with a grouper?
– Please, don’t do that.
– Hey, you crazy girl!!!! Just stop!!!!
– Save the grouper…
For someone well-versed in fishing, that was enough to cause a commotion.
However, Lee Sang-soo and Song Kwang-min exchanged glances.
With the catcher saying that, what could they do?
Not to mention, since she was the actress who caught the grouper, it made her even more charming, and they wanted to hear at least one more word from her.
“Well, it’s so big… so a little wouldn’t hurt, right?”
“But where do we even start cutting it? I’ve never seen a grouper in a video myself.”
Everyone moved busily.
Though some tearfully tried to stop it, the two leading actors simply obeyed Seo-yeon’s words.
And so, the suddenly marked day forever became a sensational episode of [Star Fisherman].
[Legendary fish caught on [Star Fisherman]!! Ratings also hooked!!]
[Joo Seo-yeon’s spicy soup controversy. The grouper was delicious!]
Thus, it was documented in the wiki as Seo-yeon’s first incident and controversy.
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