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I’m surprised by how much I love this series—The pain of getting attacked every time, it hurts
So, I started watching Mr. Fanboy quite late, and when I start it got me hooked, I waited every week for it. It's a shame that only one episode gets out every week, it's really hard to wait for literal 7 days for itt.
The story follows Wan, a devoted fanboy who has idolised the famous actor Nine for years, capturing every moment through his camera lens. Wan is completely over the moon when he finally meets Nine at an event. However, his deep love for Nine fuels an intense hatred for Third, Nine’s on-screen partner. Third openly despises their "ThirdNine" ship, wanting the fandom to stop because he hates the fake intimacy built around his name. In contrast, Nine leans into the fan service for popularity, initiating skinship like holding hands during events—actions that Third coldly dismisses, making Wan resent Third even more.
Following a major ThirdNine event, Wan gets his hands on an exclusive Nine gift pack. Unable to contain his excitement, he slips away to the company's restricted rooftop to open it. However, Third catches him in the act. Misunderstanding the situation, Third brands him a sasaeng (stalker) who followed Nine backstage and calls security. Panic-stricken, Wan runs through the building and bursts into the actors' dressing room, coming face-to-face with Nine and his manager, who try to restrain him.
As if his fandom drama wasn't enough, Wan faces a severe crisis at home. His mother is drowning in debt, and despite working multiple exhausting part-time jobs, his earnings are nowhere near enough to save her. Seeing his desperation, a friend suggests he audition for an antagonist role in an upcoming series starring ThirdNine, " Deep In Between Us" . Wan is highly reluctant to act alongside his rival, but desperate for the money, he goes to the venue. Instead of entering the audition room, he hesitates outside and starts taking photos. There, a sharp-eyed casting manager notices him; struck by his stunning looks and perfect visual fit for the character, she drags him inside.
The audition room is packed with directors, producers, and the lead duo, Third and Nine. The tension instantly boils over when Third recognises Wan, sparking a fierce, chaotic confrontation that ends with Wan throwing water right in Third's face. While the room is left in shock, the directors and selectors see a spark—Wan's raw intensity makes him the absolute perfect match for the antagonist. The very next day, Wan receives an official casting proposal confirming he got the part.
That's how the story started and it actually keeps getting better.
The relationship between the ML keeps improving, they supported each other so well, without even realising, they've started to like each other.
Third is extremely simple, sounds rude but has a clean heart, he takes care of the people he love, has conscience and a conscious mind. At first when he barely knew Wan he sounded extremely rude, he made fun of Wan and talked bad about him, but still took care of him when he was having a panic attack, he was happy after Wan helped the panicked fan, slowly after learning more about Wan he started interacting with him, and unknowingly got closer to him, he is a person having one personality, he reflected his unhappiness he had, he never hid his feelings like Nine. The more he learnt about Wan the more he got attached, Wan's extremely cute poses made him blush so had that he wasn't even able to hide himself..
The story follows Wan, a devoted fanboy who has idolised the famous actor Nine for years, capturing every moment through his camera lens. Wan is completely over the moon when he finally meets Nine at an event. However, his deep love for Nine fuels an intense hatred for Third, Nine’s on-screen partner. Third openly despises their "ThirdNine" ship, wanting the fandom to stop because he hates the fake intimacy built around his name. In contrast, Nine leans into the fan service for popularity, initiating skinship like holding hands during events—actions that Third coldly dismisses, making Wan resent Third even more.
Following a major ThirdNine event, Wan gets his hands on an exclusive Nine gift pack. Unable to contain his excitement, he slips away to the company's restricted rooftop to open it. However, Third catches him in the act. Misunderstanding the situation, Third brands him a sasaeng (stalker) who followed Nine backstage and calls security. Panic-stricken, Wan runs through the building and bursts into the actors' dressing room, coming face-to-face with Nine and his manager, who try to restrain him.
As if his fandom drama wasn't enough, Wan faces a severe crisis at home. His mother is drowning in debt, and despite working multiple exhausting part-time jobs, his earnings are nowhere near enough to save her. Seeing his desperation, a friend suggests he audition for an antagonist role in an upcoming series starring ThirdNine, " Deep In Between Us" . Wan is highly reluctant to act alongside his rival, but desperate for the money, he goes to the venue. Instead of entering the audition room, he hesitates outside and starts taking photos. There, a sharp-eyed casting manager notices him; struck by his stunning looks and perfect visual fit for the character, she drags him inside.
The audition room is packed with directors, producers, and the lead duo, Third and Nine. The tension instantly boils over when Third recognises Wan, sparking a fierce, chaotic confrontation that ends with Wan throwing water right in Third's face. While the room is left in shock, the directors and selectors see a spark—Wan's raw intensity makes him the absolute perfect match for the antagonist. The very next day, Wan receives an official casting proposal confirming he got the part.
That's how the story started and it actually keeps getting better.
The relationship between the ML keeps improving, they supported each other so well, without even realising, they've started to like each other.
Third is extremely simple, sounds rude but has a clean heart, he takes care of the people he love, has conscience and a conscious mind. At first when he barely knew Wan he sounded extremely rude, he made fun of Wan and talked bad about him, but still took care of him when he was having a panic attack, he was happy after Wan helped the panicked fan, slowly after learning more about Wan he started interacting with him, and unknowingly got closer to him, he is a person having one personality, he reflected his unhappiness he had, he never hid his feelings like Nine. The more he learnt about Wan the more he got attached, Wan's extremely cute poses made him blush so had that he wasn't even able to hide himself..
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