The Face Genius Actor

Episode 083

“New Quiz on the Block,” often shortened to “New Quiz,” was a kind of quiz show.

However, it was different from ordinary quiz shows that focus on asking and answering questions.

It focused more on meeting people from various professions and having casual conversations with them.

Everyday but meaningful conversations.

And surprise quiz shows.

These elements, combined with Yu Seok-jae’s uniquely stable hosting, were bringing out something new.

Thus, “New Quiz” had established itself as a unique broadcast where special guests comfortably share their stories.

‘Certainly, New Quiz wouldn’t be bad.’

We wouldn’t have to use our bodies strenuously.

We wouldn’t have to show a messy room.

We didn’t need to become dogs.

Moreover, as it was a program hosted by Yu Seok-jae, it guaranteed sufficient buzz.

It was almost the only program that my brother and I could appear on together at this point.

[Si-joon][15:30] New Quiz sounds good?

[Short Answer Man][15:30] Right?

[Si-joon][15:31] Yeah, let’s confirm the casting

[Short Answer Man][15:31] When are you available?

[Si-joon][15:32] The drama filming is over so I’m mostly free

[Short Answer Man][15:32] Okay, then we’ll match my schedule

And so, unexpectedly, our casting for “New Quiz” was confirmed.

* * *

Festa Entertainment welcomed our appearance on “New Quiz.”

They thought it was a good opportunity to raise my public recognition.

Certainly, appearing on a broadcast with my brother wasn’t a bad thing.

Just the fact that my brother was a world-famous model gave me an image of having a sense for fashion.

Sure enough.

These reactions were already coming in.

As news of my brother and I appearing on “New Quiz” spread, attention was drawn to my introduction of NM on And You.

“They’re saying things like, ‘As expected, the brother of a world-famous model is different,’ ‘The actor would have been a great success if he had become a model,’ ‘Can’t wait to see them appear together on New Quiz.’ Social media is going crazy.”

Song Jin-ah checked the social media reactions while we were moving in the car for the “New Quiz” filming.

Our joint appearance on “New Quiz” seemed to be creating quite a buzz.

The fact that such posts had been flooding for days was proof of that.

“Wow. There’s even a post like this. ‘Isn’t it great that the Lee Si brothers are handsome in different ways?'”

“The Lee Si brothers?”

“Yes. That’s how they’re shortening your names on social media. ‘Hwan looks delicate but has intense eyes, giving off a kind of decadent charm. Jun looks proper and studious as a person. But he also seems mischievous.'”

It seemed that the roles I had played so far had created this image.

Shin Han-jae was a righteous and passionate detective, and Kim Won-young was a playful younger man.

Han Ji-hoon had both of these charms and was a romantic.

“There’s also a comment like this. ‘It suddenly made me curious. What do the parents who gave birth to such handsome Lee Si brothers look like?'”

I was taken aback by this unexpected question.

Song Jin-ah, seemingly not noticing my expression, continued.

“Wow. The comments below are no joke. There are over ten thousand.”

“Ah.”

“What do you think? I’m curious too. Is your father handsome as well?”

Yeo Kyung-chan glanced at me through the rearview mirror, as if he was curious too.

After pondering how to respond, I decided to answer honestly.

“He’s handsome. My father.”

Even if I wanted to hide it, I couldn’t.

The “New Quiz” production team had already received photos of my father.

I was puzzled when they suddenly asked for childhood photos and photos of my father, but it seems this was their intention.

Thanks to Song Jin-ah, I was able to check the social media reactions to “New Quiz.”

And shortly after, the three of us arrived at the “New Quiz” filming location.

My brother, who was getting his makeup done in the waiting room, greeted me.

“You’re here?”

“You came early. Did you come straight from the airport?”

“Yeah.”

“Must have been tough. Let’s eat something good after the filming. Dad said to come straight home.”

“Okay.”

My brother and I chatted lightly as if we had met just yesterday.

I also sat down to touch up my makeup.

That’s when my brother looked me up and down.

“What? Is something wrong?”

“No. You’re dressed neatly and well.”

“Ah. You were going to criticize my fashion again.”

“No, you really dressed well today.”

“Of course it would be fine. The stylist took care of it.”

I answered like this while observing Song Jin-ah’s expression.

For some reason, Song Jin-ah was fiddling with my hair while blushing.

‘But why my hair…’

As I was thinking this, my brother responded.

“Right. You have a stylist.”

“What are you saying? I’m a celebrity too, you know?”

“I know. You play a celebrity in the drama.”

“No, I mean I’m a real celebrity. A real one.”

As I said this, pounding my chest in frustration, my brother suddenly gave me a thumbs up.

“Good. Congratulations.”

“Oh come on!”

My brother was always like this.

He was skilled at ruffling my feathers with just a few words.

I wish he would just stay quiet like the reticent person he is.

But he always had to add these little comments.

I decided to give up on conversing with my brother and focus on getting my makeup done.

But my brother brought up an unexpected topic.

“By the way, I should wear what I brought later.”

I unconsciously reacted to my brother’s words.

So did Song Jin-ah.

“What is it? Did you buy something in Paris?”

“I didn’t buy it, I received it as a gift. Want to wear it?”

“Why would you give me something you received as a gift? You should wear it.”

“I received two sets. They want us to wear them together.”

“Really?”

My brother nodded and then, after getting permission from the stylist, brought two large paper bags.

Surprisingly, the paper bags had the Louis Vuitton logo on them.

“Open it.”

I nodded and opened one of the paper bags.

Inside was a set of clothes that impressively reinterpreted Louis Vuitton’s signature monogram pattern.

The design gave off a subtle street fashion vibe.

It was a style being pushed by the new chief designer, carrying on the legacy of Virgil Abloh, who recently passed away after battling cancer.

However, among these…

“I’ve never seen this design before?”

Song Jin-ah reacted to my words.

“That’s right. I’ve never seen it either. But it’s so beautiful!”

The design was definitely good.

First, the outer was a sky blue blouson with monograms engraved like flowers, which matched perfectly with the ash-colored crewneck sweater.

The pants were also slacks made of pure wool with added elasticity, not too flashy, so they went well with the blouson.

It was clearly a design that had taken considerable effort.

As Song Jin-ah and I were examining the clothes and checking the design, my brother responded.

“Of course it’s new to you. Nicolas Ghesquière made these clothes specifically for us.”

Hearing my brother’s words, I had to stop my hands abruptly.

To think that Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière had personally created new outfits for us.

Song Jin-ah was silently screaming with her mouth wide open.

The same was true for the others in the waiting room.

Everyone was unanimously shocked.

* * *

I changed into the outfit gifted by Nicolas Ghesquière.

I asked Song Jin-ah if it was okay, considering she had gone to great lengths to get today’s outfit, but her response was positive.

“This isn’t a matter of being okay or not! We must absolutely wear Louis Vuitton!”

So I changed into the outfit, and fortunately, it looked quite good even to my eyes.

I was worried I might ruin the good outfit, but that was unfounded.

For reference, my brother matched a denim blouson with a shirt and pants featuring a prominent damier motif.

It was a piece with finely expressed details such as button-fastening cuffs and pointed collar tips.

Shortly after.

Finally, it was our turn for the interview.

As my brother and I entered the studio for filming, the two MCs of “New Quiz” welcomed us.

They were Yu Seok-jae and Jo Sung-ho.

“Ah! The Lee Si brothers!”

“Wow! Why are you so handsome!”

I thought the set would become noisy for a while.

The first greetings on variety shows were always lively and fun.

But for some reason, Yu Seok-jae and Jo Sung-ho only uttered one exclamation and couldn’t continue speaking.

The staff on set were the same.

They showed no reaction to us two, as if something had happened.

It was almost like a broadcast accident.

However, my brother sat down comfortably as if he was used to this reaction.

I also found my seat without much concern.

How much time had passed?

The filming director, who was the first to come to his senses, muttered a low exclamation, “They’re too handsome.”

At the same time, people started to wake up one by one.

Especially Yu Seok-jae, who seemed to find the current situation absurd even to himself, burst into his characteristic hearty laugh.

“I habitually turned my head to greet the guests, and I was so surprised just now. Everyone was surprised, right?”

The staff nodded at Yu Seok-jae’s question, and Jo Sung-ho followed up.

“What is this? How can this be possible? This is the first time I’ve felt like this while broadcasting. Really.”

“I know. It’s a first for me too. They’re not only handsome, but their outfits are too perfect. Are you two really human?”

“If it’s not too rude, could I touch you just a little bit?”

“That is rude. Don’t touch them, Sung-ho.”

“Ah. Yes, yes.”

The first laughter broke out as Yu Seok-jae cut off Jo Sung-ho’s words.

And so, the “New Quiz” filming officially began.

My brother and I introduced ourselves normally according to Yu Seok-jae’s lead.

But every time we opened our mouths, Yu Seok-jae and Jo Sung-ho added interjections.

“Hello, I’m Lee Si-joon, working as an actor.”

“Handsome.”

“Indeed.”

“Hello, I’m Lee Si-hwan, a model. Nice to meet you.”

“Handsome.”

“Indeed.”

And thanks to these interjections, another point of laughter was created.

Certainly, Yu Seok-jae and Jo Sung-ho were excellent at not missing even small details and bringing them to life.

“No. No matter how I look at it, I can’t understand. How can these two be the same species as me?”

“That’s why I kept saying I don’t understand. Can I touch them a little bit, maybe?”

“I said no, Sung-ho.”

“Ah. Yes, yes.”

Thanks to this, we two were able to quickly adapt to the atmosphere of the set.

Among us, I, who had recently appeared on “Amazing Sunday,” relaxed first.

I suggested to Jo Sung-ho.

“Don’t say that, go ahead and touch.”

Then Jo Sung-ho asked back in surprise.

“Huh? Really? Is it really okay?”

“Of course.”

“Then excuse me. Hehehe.”

So Jo Sung-ho approached me.

At the same time, he laughed with a strange sound and lightly pinched my cheek.

That’s when it happened.

“Aah!”

I deliberately pretended to be in pain to liven up the atmosphere.

Then Jo Sung-ho showed a visibly flustered look.

It was as I thought.

Grab.

But contrary to my expectation, someone strongly grabbed Jo Sung-ho’s wrist.

I turned my head in surprise, and there sat my brother.