However, the suspicions did not last long, thanks to the refuting statements posted in real-time along with the supporting evidence. Firstly, Do You Know Us? was aired on MBS, while Chae Woo-Jin’s drama would be aired on SBC.  As MBS would be airing the first two episodes of their new drama on Wednesday and Thursday, the same days as City of Shadows, it didn’t make any sense for MBS to promote Chae Woo-Jin’s drama before their own. This logical argument put an end to the doubts regarding the publicity stunt.

Additionally, there was only one supermarket and convenience store in the studio’s vicinity that was used as the drama set. However, the supermarket had closed at midnight, leaving the convenience store as their only option. Hence, people argued it wasn’t unusual for Chae Woo-Jin to go to the convenience store at that time. 

And most importantly, DS’ CEO Jang felt very strongly against the idea of his artistes appearing in variety TV programs and prevented it from happening as much as possible. Nobody could deny the absurdity of him agreeing to let Chae Woo-Jin appear in a pilot episode of a TV program for the sake of promoting his drama. 

The fans of DS’ celebrities were well-aware of CEO Jang’s aversion to variety TV programs. If Woo-Jin hadn’t run into the old man, who had spilled the truth about the Slipper Young Man, they clearly wouldn’t have been permitted to air the...