Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 298

While Kim Donghu was enjoying a month-long break, the production team behind Murciélago was plunged into chaos over casting.

They’d lost all sense of time—days blurred together, sleep schedules disintegrated.

And yet, they had no choice but to keep going.

The reason?

“How many auditions are left?”

“Just thirty [N O V E L I G H T] more to go.”

“Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!”

“Shit! Shit! Shit!”

“Just kill me already! I’m begging you!”

The number of applicants had gone through the roof.

“What is this, a job fair? Why are there so many people?!”

“Because we basically made it sound like one.”

“But these are roles with barely any lines! Let’s be honest—most of them only get one-liners at best!”

“Yeah, well, people still want to be in it. They all want to go toe-to-toe with Donghu Kim.”

Leaks were inevitable.

There were too many people involved in making a movie—some of whom left you wondering how they even got hired.

And since you couldn’t control them all, the studio decided on a different tactic: hide the tree in the forest.

Mix Kim Donghu—the real Joker—in with the flood of fake Jokers.

These fake Jokers would only get a few lines at most. Their presence would serve as cinematic misdirection—a massive bluff for both the audience and media.

But then... things went overboard.

“We made it clear, right? The pay’s inconsistent, the schedule’s unstable...”

“Yes. We also told them their role might get cut entirely.”

“...And the line still isn’t getting any shorter?”

With gray hairs starting to sprout from stress, Director Christo sat in silence as his assistant tried to offer a theory.

“Well, it’s probably because...”

“Because of what?”

“His win on Physical 300. His popularity exploded after that. Even NFL’s top linebacker, Kade Walker, couldn’t steal the ball from him—and actually lost it to him.”

Oh.

Oh.

That again.

The Physical 300 craze had completely swept through the U.S.

Naturally, Christo had watched it.

Three times.

Because it was that good.

But he never imagined it would affect this.

That it would spark a wave of audition mania.

“Everyone wants a chance to act opposite Kim Donghu...”

“And why are there so many Catwoman and Harley Quinn applicants?”

“Also because of him.”

“Hah! I’m going insane.”

Christo flipped through the mountain of audition files, more than he'd seen in his entire directing career.

Fortunately, screening the fake Jokers required more care—they needed to evaluate temperament, style, and control.

But Catwoman and Harley Quinn?

Way simpler.

“They just have to be hot.”

“...What?”

“Harley Quinn. Catwoman. First requirement: they must be beautiful. I’m talking screen-wrecking beauty. Someone who doesn’t look out of place next to Kim Donghu.”

“What about acting skills... social media followers... woke points?”

“Huh? Nah, don’t care about that stuff.”

Let’s be honest:

Christo was a total face man.

The way he cast an Asian Batman and immediately thought of Kim Donghu said it all.

To him, looks were king. Pretty and talented? Best of the best.

In entertainment, visuals ruled. There were plenty of good actors. And sure, that could raise the film’s quality.

But—

“There are also plenty of gorgeous actors who can act.”

Combine both?

You’ve got a better movie.

In fact, he already had people in mind for Harley and Catwoman.

They’d even sent in audition videos themselves, so there was no need to reach out.

Americans and Japanese.

And both had already acted beside Kim Donghu before.

Their chemistry was guaranteed.

***

The month flew by—and Kim Donghu made the most of it.

[Kim Donghu caught sneaking into BloomBell concert as a regular fan LOL]

– Ryu Jaerin spotted him during fan Q&A just by glancing around LOL

– Dude’s body is literally a passport. Everyone around him probably knew instantly.

📸 (Blurry disguise photo)

📸 (Caught red-handed, surprised expression)

📸 (Embarrassed but smiling as he’s pulled onstage)

ㄴ “His body looks carved out of marble.”

ㄴ “Even the way he wears clothes screams ‘Kim Donghu.’”

ㄴ “Watch? Richard Mille. Clothes? Louis Vuitton. LOL.”

ㄴ “You can’t hide money, even in casualwear.”

ㄴ “Surprised fans didn’t mind. They were hyped.”

ㄴ “Probably ’cause BloomBell has a balanced male/female fanbase.”

ㄴ “And they’re practically global idols now anyway.”

ㄴ “The guy doesn’t even have time to date.”

ㄴ “For real LOL.”

He also chilled at home watching Burning Saturday live with Sujin, laughing at the chaos his brief phone call stirred. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

[WTF was that Burning Saturday episode LOL]

– Was that a real call with Kim Donghu??

– He even went to their wrap party??

– “Can our Sujin eat this? Can she? Can she??” 💀

– This man literally hypnotizes people.

– And he remembered High Dream’s theme song???

– The PDs must be crying tears of joy.

[Burning Saturday jumps back to 5% ratings after Donghu’s call]

– If he’d appeared, it would’ve broken every record.

– That kind of call NEVER makes it into the final cut.

– But who’s gonna cut Kim Donghu?

– No one.

– Let’s be real—he’s the childhood friend endgame.

– Fact: Donghu has three childhood friends.

– Sujin at 5, Jaerin at 6, Yerim in middle school.

– If childhood friends = true love, this is a childhood harem.

– Polyamory laws are gonna have to catch up.

It was a full, fun-packed month.

“I’m definitely breaking into Hollywood someday!”

“Of course you are. Just promise to show me the script when you do.”

“Why? You gonna help me out?”

“Obviously. We’re with the same agency now.”

Kim Donghu boarded his private jet.

Behind him, Choi Seokho monitored the public’s reaction.

📰 [Kim Sujin, Kim Yuryeon switch agencies: “Veritas offers a new kind of opportunity.”]

📰 [Veritas continues aggressive growth despite claiming ‘no ambition.’]

📰 [CEO Choi Seokho: “I just want to work with Kim Donghu for a long time.”]

📰 [Top Korean stars flock to the one agency opening Hollywood doors—what makes Veritas different?]

“The press is being way too nice. Guess we’re good then.”

Choi had been worried that Sujin and Yuryeon’s agency move would draw criticism—but no smear campaigns showed up.

Satisfied, Kim Donghu stepped into the arrivals hall.

And the first person to greet him—

“How long has it been?”

“Hai! I’m Chisako~!”

Was none other than Japan’s hottest rising voice actress—Usami Chisako.