《The Third-Gen Chaebol Becomes a Genius Actor》 Chapter 1.1 Chapter 1.1 Yeon Seo, please retire. Yeon Seo [Male actor ], what kind of confidence do you have in acting? Is it your face? Isn''t it just a face? (+472) Yeon Seo''s face or physicality cannot be downyed (ignored). On the contrary, apart from appearance, there are many other qualities to dislike. Anyways¡­ I have been going crazy with the need to talk about Yoo Yeon Seo after watching ¡®Our Moment''. If it wasn''t for him, Woo''s scene would have been more vibrant, but it''s fortunate that the writer, Ko Hyeon-Tae was able to rescue it at the end. It was not a supporting role, but instead, it was a lead role, and yet the acting was so bad. I wonder if the writer mistakenly switched the lead and supporting actors ¨C (*lol*). And why are people in the industry so eager to give work to Yoo Yeon Seo, who can''t even act? A lead role as well? For starters, Yoo Yeon Seo''s agency, Halo Media, is a small but still quite a good production and talent agency. Their affiliated actors are also well-known such as Lim Hye-Seo, who won the Rookie Actor award this time, and Kim Min Seong. It shows that they have good talent-scouting abilities and also know how to produce good works. So, is it true that Yoo Yeon Seo, who couldn''t act well, was fired by their agency? The answer is an obvious no." If youbine the representative interviews and industry rumours, it seems that Yoo Yeo Seo is not getting support from their agency. No that can''t be right. [Or rather, it''s more urate to say that they choose to not receive support]. So what''s the reason then? Amazingly, Yoo Yeon Seo is emerging as the hope for rookie directors and writers. Why? Because as soon as he is cast as the lead role, the investment of the Jusung Group affiliates and numerous sponsorship requests pour in. Naturally, this is a highly attractive incentive. Therefore, a work which does not receive support from a productionpany and there is no promise that it will see the light of day coupled with a desperate writer. The writer can only tearily upcall up Yoo Yeon Seo. What''s more frustrating is that Yoo Yeon Seo has an eye for picking projects. Every show he is in has good-quality production, above-average viewing ratings and audience involvement. As for the acting? Oh my (*lol*) Yeo Yeon Seo''s activities will continue so as long as Jusung Group does not go bankrupt. And if Jusung Group goes bankrupt, then Korea will also go bankrupt. Therefore, it won''t happen. Unless Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly goes crazy and decides to retire so as to take over and manage Jusung subsidiaries, he will continue to act. It is indeed a very unfortunate thing. +) Anyway, this love letter will be shredded to pieces once its blows up in about 10 minutes. I am also scared of Yoo Yeon Seo''s fans. ¡ª- ©¸ Yeon Seo, let''s retire ©¸©¸2222 Yeon Seo, please retire ©¸ My friend was a fan of Yoon Sun Gan, but he said that Yoo Yeon Seo was ruined by terrible writing in the end. I don''t think he can''t act because of his wealth. (*lol*) ©¸ Yoo Yeon Seo''s estimated wealth is reportedly in the trillions. ©¸©¸ What? ©¸©¸©¸ I am so envious ©¸Every sentence is reputable, but why did you have to write a preview? ©¸©¸Yoo Yeon Seo''s fandom is famous for being malicious??It''s to the point that would make Harabi look like the good guy (*lol*) ©¸©¸©¸It''s amazing that even though I can''t do my main job well, I have so many fans (*lol*) ©¸©¸©¸©¸Your face is a scam ©¸ But looking at the abovement, his wealth is huge, so why does he keep raising the appearance fee and even posting sniper articles causing frustration for the production team? ©¸©¸ A ssic case of greed. ©¸©¸©¸ But wasn''t it said that their wealth is in the trillions? ©¸©¸©¸©¸ When you can¡¯t raise your status with acting, so you must be trying to raise it with your appearance fee (*lol*) ©¸ Can''t he just consider the investment value of the project rather than just their appearance fee? ©¸©¸ Really? ©¸ It seems that Harabi is right. Is it not better to write about idols? These days, the idols are receiving a favourable reaction and their fan base is quite solid. In addition, the price for reading is not high. ©¸©¸Living Point, Yeon Seo is an idol. ©¸©¸©¸Please let''s not associate the two words ¨C ¡®Yeon Seo'' and ¡®idol'' together. ©¸ This is a post that will be filled with love letters soon anyways. ©¸ What''s going on here? Is this Yoo Yeon Seo''s criticisms? I want to join in too. I still remember the gossip about my actor being referred to as a ¡®beggar'' ©¸ How does the movie end? I dropped it because of Yoo Yeon Seo. ©¸©¸ Even the scriptwriter, Ko Hyeon Tae writer is subservient. ©¸©¸©¸Runs ©¸ Hey, but what about Yoo Yeon Seo now? ©¸ Huh? ©¸ Oh my gosh! What? Why are thements all like this? Han Jun Oh, CEO of Halo Media, Yoo Yeon Seo''s agency mentioned in the post, frowned at the ominously disjointedments. ¡°What are you looking at, President?¡± ¡°Mr Park. I was just checking out a Harabi blog post.¡± "Oh, that guy¡­isn''t he the one who always picks on Yoon Yeo Seo?" "¡­doesn''t he pick on every celebrity?" "He really seems to have it out for Yoon Yeo Seo." The man known as Mr Park approached the President to read thements on the monitor. Thement section was a spectacle. He probably would have had aplete mental breakdown and gone into hiding from the harshness of thesements if he had been the subject of their criticism. However, our tall and proud Yoon Yeo Seo wouldn''t be fazed by this at all. ¡°Why is our President looking at something like this?¡± ¡°Just in case. You never know.¡± ¡°Are you taking screenshots again? There''s no point in doing that. Even if he gets cursed out, he doesn''t care.¡± ¡°Park Sang Tae. What do you mean by ¡®he doesn''t care''? You are talking about one of our actors.¡± "It''s true though." Manager Park answered bluntly. He was not a fan of Yoo Yeon Seo and it was precisely because of his nonchnt and unyielding personality. "Wow¡­ but thesements are really harsh. Is Yoo Yeon Seo not considering suing them?¡± ¡°He is not suing them. Didn''t I say it was pointless to worry about these foolish things?" ¡°Jusung doesn''t seem to have any intention of responding either¡­ that¡¯s strange.¡± ¡®Isn''t it the second grandson who is so demanding?'' Manger Park Sang Tae muttered as if he couldn''t understand. After all, it was quite surprising that Yoo Yeon Seo who is known for being difficult to work with was able to secure such arge sum of money. ¡°Do we truly know the thoughts of noble chaebols?¡± Even if he said that President Han Jun Oh was very fond and protective of Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo had a good eye for picking projects, and his involvement in them would at least be a medium hit. However, the works he regrettably gave up due to scheduling conflicts would more than often be a hit when given to another actor belonging to the same agency or when the production was entrusted to them. In addition, even without any active promotion, Yoo Yeon Seo is able to bring in work and money for the agency on their own. Though they had a habit of signing contracts and then demanding more money or resources. So when he thought that a pumpkin had arrived, what he thought was a pumpkin was instead an unexpected tiger cub. Yoo Yeon Seo had ced an unusual condition in their contract stating that the hired manager should not pay him any attention or responsibilities and often behaved arrogantly, as if he were the manager, even thinking of himself as the CEO. Chapter 1.2 Chapter 1.2 Is it not possible that this could happen in the industry as well? After all, Yoo Yeon Seo had caused all sorts of trouble with his rude words and actions. Naturally, his reputation in the entertainment industry is already so close to the bottom. "Is everything ok with Yoo Yeon Seo?" "Jong Ho is taking him home after his schedule ends." "Jong Ho? Ah, the new manager¡­how long has he been working for him?" ¡°It''s been a little over two months.¡± "Will he be able to endure Yoo Yeon Seo''s difficult personality for a while still?" "From what I can see, I don''t think he''ll be able to endure it for much longer." Manager Park sighed. Managers have not been able to cope with Yoo Yeon Seo''s temper and resigned one after the other. Manager Park even had to cover as a temporary manager until a new one was hired. How long had it been since he wasst an active manager¡­ "Yes, this is Park Sang Tae, Manager of Halo Media." Just as Manager Park was about to hang up the call from a journalist, his eyes widened as if he had heard some shocking news. "¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Yes?" "What''s going on?" Manager Park ignored the President''s words and picked up the remote control to turn on the TV. [Breaking News] Major ident on Gangnam Avenue involving a five-car collision¡­confirmed victims include actor Yoo Yeon Seo (26), Jusung Group''s third-generation son¡­the driver died at the scene and the passenger has been identified as actor Yoo Yeon Seo. *** President Han Jun Oh, who arrived at the hospital where Yoo Yeon Seo was urgently transferred, was blocked by men in ck suits in front of the theatres. ¡°Excuse me, who are you to block my way?¡± A man held out his business card. Jusung Group Strategic nning Department. President Han, who was about to raise his voice, became calmer. "I''m the CEO of the agency he belongs to. Can''t I even stand in front of the theatres?" "No, we cannot allow you to pass.¡± ¡°I¡¯m like his guardian, so why can¡¯t you let me through?¡± "I''m sorry, but only the real guardian is allowed in. Could you please wait?" President Han hesitated. Real guardian? Are you talking about the Vice-Chairman, his father, Yoo Geon Min? The man in ck could read his expression and spoke firmly. ¡°Yes, that''s right. The Chairman is on his way. But I am sure that you as the President of Halo Media, can handle the press well." "Ch-chairman?" President Han and Manager Park were both surprised. The chairman of Jusung Group, a leadingpany in South Korea that also ranks highly in the global corporate rankings. He was personallying to the hospital? ¡°Chairman Yoo ising in person?¡± "Yes." The person in charge, who appeared to be one of the men in suits, led President Han and Manager Park to the entrance. "It''s no secret that the Chairman did not approve of Yeon Seo''s entertainment industry lifestyle, It won''t be a good thing to meet like this." President Han and Manager Park were well aware of this, and it was alreadymon knowledge in the industry. ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo said that Chairman Yoo has abandoned ever since he decided to be an entertainer He said he was discarded by his family for choosing to walk the path of a celebrity. That it didn''t matter what he did, where he went or even if he died. President Han clearly remembered Yeon Seo''s drunkenints. Well, it was such a big ident that could have resulted in Yeon Seo''s death, so it was strange that his family wasn''t there. President Han stepped forward to confront the media outside. The reporters who had heard the news recognized CEO Han and were taking pictures. ¡°Anything particr for the press?¡± "For now, just say we''re still confirming details. Tell them to refrain from spection and ask for their understanding. If that doesn''t work, tell them that the Jusung Group will get involved. This time it looks like the Jusung Group is serious about it too." "Got it." What kind of mess was this? From the amount of information such as pictures of blood at the scene of the incident that had been circting on social media, the gruesomeness of the ordeal was still quite shocking and it was honestly hard to forget. It will be fine. In addition to being the 3rd generation child of the Jusung Group, Chairman Yoo is here, and the best doctor in Korea will perform the operation. President Han sighed deeply. CEO Han and Manager Park lowered their heads with dark expressions, as they spoke to the reporters gathered in front of the hospital. At least Yoo Yeon Seo was still alive, but his manager died on the spot. ¡°Where are the Actor''s Yoo family members?¡± ¡°They are on their way.¡± "Sigh¡­What is going on here¡­?" It was a tragedy for such a young man with a bright future to meet their end. President Han was willing to do anything to provide condolence support even if it meant it had toe from his own pockets or sell his property. *** "Huh¡­!" Kang Jin Hoo, now awake as Yoo Yeon Seo, gasped for air and took a deep breath. He examined his body, which was covered by a white patient gown, with his right hand covered in a cast. What greeted him were not mechanical arms, but two warm hands. Yeon Seo, unfamiliar with this feeling, observed with a curious sight until his attention was pulled away by themotion heard outside. ¡°Is he awake?¡± The door slid open and someone came in. Despite his wrinkled face and advanced age, the old man, with grey hair, looked dignified and confident. The old man looked at Yeon Seo''s face with aplicated expression. But it onlysted for a moment before he yelled. ¡°Did I not tell you to take care of yourself properly?! Why didn''t you?!¡± Chapter 2.1 Chapter 2.1 ¡°Father, he''s a patient.¡± ¡°What patient! Isn''t he looking at me now with both eyes open!" The old man angrily shouted, the middle-aged man who apanied him tried to calm him down whilst also ncing at Yeon Seo. Concern for him was evident on his face. "Father, the doctor told you to watch your blood pressure. Please let''s calm down and talk.¡± "Why should I calm down!¡± Seeing his son, who was wrapped in bandages, his father, Vice-Chairman Yoo Geon Min, was in tears. Although his son, who had been diagnosed with the possibility of bing a vegetable-human, had woken up safely. He couldn''t help but feel bad about his own situation, where he had to prioritize his father, Chairman Yoo''s feelings. ¡°Let''s stop it. Our Yeon Seo is father''s grandson, right? Didn''t we almost lose him? What will happen next if all we do is get angry as soon as he wakes up?" "That¡­sigh." Judging by what he said, he must be this body''s father, and then the old man is his paternal grandfather. Kang Jin Hoo, who became Yeon Seo, observed them without a word. The young man who had been standing quietly next to the old man approached Yoo Yeon Seo and sat down next to him. "You''ve regained consciousness. That''s a relief." Based on the way he speaks, he must be my brother. Based on the ease with which he speaks, is he the older one? Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s prediction was correct. He is Yoo Eun Ho, the older brother of Yoo Yeon Seo, the youngest Vice-President of Jusung Group and the third-gen sessor to Chairman Yoo. "You¡­" "Yeon Seo," said the young man, worriedly, as he watched Yeon Seo stare nkly into space. "What happened? Are you okay?" Yeon Seo nervously bit his lower lip. Wouldn''t it be possible for close family members to sense any changes in Yeon Seo? As a time traveller, it was important not to let others notice any changes in him. It was more important to get out of this situation first. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded slightly. < [Automatic Action Mode] epted.> ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤You are behaving well.¡± ¡°What, what do you mean by that?¡± Yeon Seo immediately fired back at the old man. The old man''s previously softened heart became agitated once again by Yoo Yeon Seo''s words. "Yeon Seo. Why are you doing this again¡¤¡¤¡¤." It seems that this was not the first or the second time that he had talked back, but his father, Vice-Chairman Yoo Geon Min, sighed deeply, feeling frustrated. ¡®Looks like there''s a lot of resentment for the old man?'' Isn''t itmon courtesy for people of this era to show respect to their elderly? I don''t think the original''s personality is normal either? Yoo Yeon Seo was also embarrassed inside, but the mouth that others say is the ¡®Misfortune''s Beak'' did not stop talking. ¡°Didn''t you say that you wouldn''t care about what happens to me so as long am still ¡®that damn bastard¡¯!¡± ¡°You¡­how dare you talk back to your grandfather!!¡± Chairman Yoo shouted loudly. Even Yeon Seo did not want to lose either and stood up angrily, however, the recoil staggered him. His older brother Yoo Eun Ho hurriedly grabbed Yeon Seo by the shoulders to support him. ¡°You even pressured the agency and made me leave my group, you should have been satisfied!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo''s eyes turned red as a tear fell. ¡°I even entered Korea University just as my grandfather wished. But you weren''t satisfied, and you forced me to go into the military! What kind of fault are you trying to find this time?!¡± ¡°Yeon Seo. Calm down.¡± Chairman Yoo, who was ready to rush in, was blocked by Yoo Geon Min, and Yoo Eun Ho pressed his forehead as if he were tired. When Chairman Yoo can''t ovee his entric temper and shouts loudly, Yeon Seo refuses to back down and confronts him instead. It was Yoo Geon Min and Yoo Eun Ho who always had to mitigate the situation. "Yes! If you had just followed the nid out for you. Go to college, then study, then work at thepany. What are you doing now? An actor?" "Why did youe to this ce then, grandfather? I did what you wanted and even went to university, and now I''m an actor. But why are you suddenly here, criticizing me? "That''s because you had an ident¡­!" ¡°But is it my fault that the ident happened? Why do you tell me to behave well as soon as I see you? Is it that hard to ask how I am?¡± Do you know how hard it is for me to hear you say that when you haven''t even cared about me for years?" Yoo Yeon Seo was experiencing the emotions that the original host must have felt. This ranged from resentment and anger towards his grandfather who had blocked his path, and even a desire to be recognised and finally a feeling of joy that his grandfather came to visit him. ¡®Even if you say this, you seem to like your grandfather quite a bit?'' But was it really necessary to get into a fight? It seemed the old man was also worried about his grandson, so wouldn''t it be beneficial to speak kindly? Yoo Yeon Seo felt sorry. It was because as Kang Jin Hoo, he had lived without experiencing familial affection. "That damn fool." "Grandfather, let''s just go home for now. Yeon Seo is still regaining his senses, so there''s no need to be hasty." Chairman Yoo''s face turned red and he was unable to speak, so Yoo Eun Ho tried to pacify his grandfather. He stared at Yeon Seo with a reproachful face. ¡°Yeon Seo, you too, stop arguing with grandfather. Even though you speak like this, it was still grandfather who has always been considerate of you.¡± ¡°Eun Ho, don''t do that." Chairman Yoo urgently called out to Yoo Eun Ho. He felt flustered by the truth that he didn''t want to be found out. Yeon Seo made a surprised expression. The confused emotions, he felt were overwhelming. "Then that means¡­" Seeing Yoo Yeon Seo''s crumbling face, Chairman Yoo cleared his throat. "Well, it''s good to see that you are fine." "Grandfather." Yoo Yeon Seo called, but Chairman Yoo turned around and headed out of the hospital room without regret. Yoo Geon Min, who was looking for an opportunity, gently pushed back Yoo Yeon Seo''s dishevelled bangs. The current Yeon Seo was unfamiliar with such affectionate touch. ¡°Son, I wille backter. I''m really d you woke up.¡± "Vice-Chairman! Follow me!" "Yes, yes. I aming, Father." Yoo Eun Ho, the only one left, helped Yeon Seo to sit back on the bed. ¡°I''ll take care of everything, so focus on getting better.¡± "¡­" ¡°Be sure to apologize to grandfatherter.¡± "uh." When Yoo Yeon Seo reluctantly answered, Yoo Eun Ho patted his shoulder lightly. As the three men left, the room became quiet again. <[Automatic Action Mode] deactivated.> Chapter 2.2 Chapter 2.2 Yeon Seo, who wasfortably lying in bed, frowned. His head was dizzy from the faint ringing sound in his ears. This was a side effect of the automatic action mode. ¡®How long has it been since I''ve felt this kind of pain?'' It was an unimaginable sensation when he was Kang Jin Hoo. He was set up in such a way that he couldn''t feel pain even before he was even born. "Yeon Seo, you¡­" Someone rustled from under Yoo Yeon Seo''s bed, who was lost in thought. Yeon Seo was startled. How could he not have noticed someone hiding under his bed? He felt the difference in the reality of being in a different body, he thought to himself as he sat up. "Who are you?" ¡°And what are you doing here? Why did youe out from under the bed?¡± The man who suddenly appeared from beneath the bed started yelling and pointing with his finger. Judging from his face, he seemed younger than Yoo Eun Ho. ¡®So, was he the same age as this body?'' ¡°I told you I was going to hide here so that I wouldn''t be caught seeing you by the old man! Why are you suddenly pretending not to know?¡± The man yelled out in frustration. It''s strange, I haven''t been in Yeon Seo''s body for long¡­Yoo Yeon Seo frowned in thought. As I moved into this body, the words of Alpha-13, the Time Travel Manager, came to mind. Could that interference be¡­ Did the original owner of this body briefly wake up? If that''s the case, did his family and this man receive a notification ande here? Beta-9, who had read his thoughts, responded in a monotonous voice. "Hey, stop it. Don''t make unnecessary noise." Yu Yeon Seo did not know what the rtionship was between this body and himself, but he didn''t have the luxury to deal with it sanely. His vision shook unsteadily. If he turned on the automatic mode again in this state, it would put a considerable strain on his body. Yoo Yeon Seo waved his hand roughly. In an instant, blood began to drip down from his nose. ¡°You, you are bleeding.¡± The man panicked and fumbled for a tissue from the table and handed it over to Yeon Seo. Yeon Seo took it and pressed it to his nose. The amount of blood was quiterge for a short-lived nosebleed. The man looked worried. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but can you please leave now? I am not going to ask again.¡± He was starting to get overwhelmed, and the constant talking next to him bothered him, like mosquitos flying around him. The man''s eyes widened in surprise at the ¡®please'' said by Yoo Yeon Seo. He thought he knew him well, but he must really be unwell. "Alright¡­" The man tried to make sense of the situation, but Yeon Seo''s physical condition did seem unusual. He was about to go when he thought of something. ¡°Wait, let me just ask you one thing before I leave.¡± The man walked towards the door and sighed heavily. After much contemtion, he decided to take a chance and speak up. "You left our team¡­was it because of your grandfather?¡± "¡­" ¡°Was it because of Chairman Yoo or because you hate being an idol?¡± The man inadvertently overheard the conversation between Yoo Yeon Seo and Chairman Yoo Chang Ho earlier. The group in ¡®made me leave my group'' was referring to the idol group he was a part of. Yeon Seo was unable to say anything. It was something that was about the original host and he had no idea what was going on. However, the man seemed to ept the silence positively and had aplicated expression. "So that''s it¡­well, I''ll go. Take good care of yourself.¡± The man trudged along. The door to the room closed quietly. "What''s with that guy¡­?" As soon as he woke up, he had to deal with not only the family but also a strange guy who was either a friend or an enemy, it felt like he had passed through a storm. "Now what shall I do¡­" Currently, he was Yoo Yeon Seo, not Kang Jin Hoo. In a peaceful 2018¡­ What happened to Yoo Yeon Seo? What kind of life did he live? ¡®I need information about this body¡­'' First, I have to survive and adapt to this world by embracing it and acting as Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡®I think I need to get some sleep first¡­'' Yoo Yeon Seo, who was barely holding onto consciousness, cked out. *** After leaving Yeon Seo¡¯s room, the three generations of the Jusung Group, surrounded by bodyguards, headed towards the parking lot. The people nearby could be found whispering as they observed the entourage. ¡°The doctor said it was a miracle.¡± Yoo Eun Hoo broke the silence with difficulty. ¡°I''m sure Yeon Seo was happy to see grandfather." ¡°Eun Ho, don''t try to defend your younger brother. He''s been too spoiled." "That''s because he''s my younger brother, so I think I know him better than grandfather does.¡± It was a heartfeltment, but the tone was light. Chairman Yoo stopped for a moment to look meaningfully at Yoo Eun Ho. ¡°When he recovers, I will take him to see you. So don''t be too angry, grandfather.¡± "Hmmm." Even though there were some benefits to being a Yoo, bing the youngest managing director did note easy. He had excellent business skills, good intuition and cool-headedness, but when it came to family, he was surprisingly quite thoughtful and considerate. Feeling proud of his eldest grandson, Yoo Chang Ho felt more at ease. ¡°That''s right, Father. We''ll let Yeon Seo do what he wants.¡± Although the eldest grandson was good, Yoo Geon Min, his own son, fell short of his standards. He was good atpany work, but he had too much affection. ¡°That''s what a guy who couldn''t even protect his own family says.¡± Chairman Yoo clicked his tongue and got into the car. The ¡®family'' that Chairman Yoo said was not referring to Yoo Yeon Seo. Yoo Geon Min, who was left behind, was hurt. Yoo Eun Hoforted his father on the back and led him to his car. Chapter 3.1 Chapter 3.1 Trouble Maker Yeon Seo Kim Yi Jun, a member of the boy group "One Seven," who had left Yoo Yeon Seo''s hospital room, sat in a taxi and was lost in thought. They weren''t close enough for Kim Yi Jun to visit Yeon Seo in the hospital. It was an impulsive act with no real meaning behind it. He just happened to be passing by and thought it would be amusing to ridicule Yu Yeon Seo who was apparently in a critical state. This could be counted as a 0.3gram act of kindness on his part. ¡®I didn''t expect him to open the door just because I came¡­'' To his surprise, Yu Yeon Seo regained consciousness after a fortnight and even invited him into the room without checking who it was at the door. ¡°So, why are you here? Without even any notice.¡± "Didn''t you block my number?" Bandages were wrapped around his head and arm, and his face was pale and gaunt. It was no longer possible tough at him. He had thought of them as light injuries being exaggerated by the media. Looking at it now, it did seem quite serious. "¡­Does it hurt a lot?" Kim Yi Jun couldn''t help but ask, and Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled bitterly. "Is that all you came to say? Be honest. You came to make fun of me." "Yeah, that''s right. Honestly, you look terrible. How''s your acting career going? I heard you are getting pushed back by supporting actors because you can''t act." Kim Yi Jun answered coldly. However, his heart weakened, so he added a further exnation. "Even so, I''m not such a jerk that I''d say something to a patient in this condition, unlike someone else." ¡°Is that so? You are quite the grown-up.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was sarcastic, but deep down he felt good. He had barely any friends who woulde to visit him. He recalled the faces of his old teammates he met at the awards ceremony. The deep resentment he saw in their eyes, the way they distanced themselves because they didn''t want to be in the same space. Yoo Yeon Seo spoke hesitantly. "Do you guys still resent me?" ¡°Isn¡¯t that obvious?¡± "It''s been 5 or 6 years since I left, right? Even after so long?" "I don''t know how long it''s been for you, but for me and the other members, it''s like it happened yesterday. You are not the only one who had a tough time as a trainee." Kim Yi Jun felt his anger rising. He hade to pick a fight, but instead, he was the one being picked on. ¡°Hey, Kim Yi Jun.¡± "What." "You, and the other guys, don''t waste your energy on such petty things." "What? Petty?¡± "Just forget about me and live your lives. Got it? Now get out of here." Yeon Seo was perplexed and Kim Yi Jun scowled. "Why would you want to waste your energy and time on a kid who was only active for a few months?" "Is that all I am to you? I suffered through a period of obscurity because of you." "Didn''t I tell you to do some vocal training when you were a trainee? Even idols are singers. And why is it my fault that you suffered through a period of obscurity? It''s all because of yourck of ability." Kim Yi Jun clenched his fists. If he wasn''t just a patient, he would have punched him right then and there. Am I crazy? To think I came here to see this guy, who is not even half as good-looking as I am¡­ It wasn''t worth it. Even so, his heart softened after sharing the joy of debuting with him for a few months as trainees. ¡°But I have to admit, that the turnaround was impressive. Finally, our investment paid off.¡± "What?" Kim Yi Junughed at the absurdity. It had been two years since ONE SEVEN had wiped out their obscurity and rose to fame. He wondered why he was suddenly bringing up events from two years ago. "Really, why? Is there something I don''t know about?" Yoo Yeon Seo seemed to have trouble speaking and paused for a moment. In fact, he had been feeling strange since regaining consciousness. It felt like his body wasn''t his own, he felt as if he was tying up loose ends before he died. His mouth continued to speak freely. "You also renewed your contract, right? Anyway, the CEO is not one to scam, so you can live your life in peace.¡± "What? What are you¡­?" What kind of nonsense are you talking about all of a sudden? Kim Yi Jun tried to ask, but Yeon Seo, who checked the message on his cell phone, shouted urgently. ¡°Oh shit, Grandfather is on his way. Get out quickly!¡± "What?" ¡°No, hide! Hurry!" Kim Yi Jun was pushed underneath the bed. Yoo Yeon Seo covered himself with a nket, pretending to be asleep, lying on the bed with his eyes closed. Kim Yi Jun had no idea that it was "real" Yoo Yeon Seo who had closed his eyes forever. And he overheard the entire conversation between Yoo Yeon Seo and Chairman Yoo. ¡®Chairman Yoo forced him to leave by pressuring the agency?'' Kim Yi Jun arrived at the dorm and hesitated for a moment before opening the door. Yoo Yeon Seo did not willingly leave of his own ord. Kim Yi Jun had thought it was because the 3rd gen chaebol had grown tired of the idol life he had chosen as a form of amusement. After all, it was the kind of wealth that could buy out an entire hospital if Yeon Seo wished. But it turned out to be because of his grandfather''s pressure? ¡®Is it possible that he actually thought of us?'' What would have happened if he had continued to cling to One Seven? It''s possible that the Yoo family might have blocked One Seven''s career path and threatened them. The Jusung Group certainly has the power to do so. But¡­ ¡®It can''t be.'' Kim Yi Jun shook his head vigorously. That worthless guy who knows nothing but himself? Park Joo Won, a member of the same group, spoke as he looked at his phone next to Kim Yi Jun, who was lost in thought. ¡°Have you been to the hospital?¡± "No, why?" ¡°Then what is this picture?¡± Park Joo Won showed him his phone screen. ONE SEVEN Yi Jun sighted at Korean University Hospital¡­ Were you looking for a former member? Concern for a former member? One Seven Yi Jun leaving Korean University Hospital Kim Bok Soon @93_one7 I guess Yeon Seo and Jun still keep in touch. I hope they get along well ??? [crying emoticon] ©¸ 93s Hello BEBE @BEBEBEBEBEBE Oh wow!!!!! Why go there!! ©¸That''s what I''m saying. Doesn''t he have any self-respect? Why are you going there ??? ©¸Yeah, he''s not a member anymore, so please don''t get involved. ©¸He''s not been a member of One Seven for several years now, why are you still worrying about him? "Ah¡­." "Why did you go and get your picture taken there?¡± ¡°What did the manager say?¡± "We agreed to say that you went for a health check-up, not to see Yeon Seo at the hospital." Since there wouldn''t be any good words said if you''re associated with him, who left on bad terms. The agency has also distanced itself from this. At the sound of Kim Yi Jun''s voice, the other members came out of the room one by one and gathered around him. Their gazes expressed more contempt than curiosity. ¡°Why did you go?¡± "I figured I''d finally confirm to see if he''s given up. You know how much I hated Yeon Seo." The six members of One Seven couldn''t help but hate Yoo Yeon Seo and whenever they saw his face, they would reflexively be disgusted. ¡°So, is he doing okay?¡± ¡°He hasn''t given up and looks like he''s in a bad state. He''s even got nose bleeds.¡± "Really? That brat, he''s always causing problems." ONE SEVEN, a group name of six members that meant "seven people are one ¡®,'' had to quicklye up with an exnation for their name every time they introduced themselves because of Yeon Seo''s sudden departure. ¡°But wasn¡¯t the car ident Yeon Seo¡¯s fault?¡± ¡°A drug dealer was driving under the influence and crashed, and it was even at the Hanbok District in Gangnam.¡± ¡°Tsk, only the manager ended up in a pitiful state.¡± Kim Yi Jun, who nkly watched the members tear into Yeon Seo, said in a dazed tone. "What if, just what if." "Uh?" ¡°What if Yoo Yeon Seo had left for reasons he couldn''t say¡­ what do you think would have happened?¡± ¡°Yi Jun Hyung is good at writing novels.¡± Hyung = brother Chapter 3.2 Chapter 3.2 The situation hade to the point where these members couldn''t help but hate Yeon Seo out of spite. This was also due to Yeon Seo''s troublesome family background. "What if he quit because of the pressure at home?" "Him?" Yeon Seo had said that he couldn''t stand being them because they were beneath him and that if he was going to be an entertainer, he would rather be an actor than an idol, and then suddenly packed up and left the dorm. ¡°Yeon Seo Yoo, did he make you say that? How much money did he give you?¡± "No, it''s not like that¡­" "Then why are you covering for him?" The members of One Seven couldn''t understand what Kim Yi Jun was saying at all. ¡°Yi Jun-ah, what''s the point of you saying that now?¡± ONE SEVEN¡¯s leader, Yoon Yoo Chan, sighed. It seems that only the meaning of the group''s name has changed. ONE SEVEN had a long hiatus of one year as newbies after the main vocalist and visual member Yoo Yeon Seo left the group. After 3 years of being unknown, it took them 7 more years of gruelling training to turn things around and reach their current stability. What will change now even if true that Yeon Seo left the team for their sake? "Right?" Kim Yi Jun lowered his head. It''s just an unimaginable thought. Yeon Seo? He''s not the type to do such a thing. They went through a lot of unnecessary stress, and they wanted to bepensated for that time and needed someone to resent. It was only natural that Yeon Seo became the target. *** The thing that surprised Kang Jin Hoo the most when he transmigrated as Yeon Seo was ¡®the ground.'' "The sky is¡­ clear." Although the news was saying that the fine dust level was at its highest this year, it could only be seen as refreshing for Yeon Seo. Humanity in the year 2207 that he lived in, was stuck underground and had little opportunity to look up at the sky itself. ¡°What is this? How do I use it?¡±, He said as he examined the palm-sized square device. Beta-9 spoke up Perfect timing. Yeon Seo nodded. What? What am I supposed to do about that now? Yoo Yeon Seo urgently tried to cancel, but what came out wasn''t words but blood. "Ah¡­!" His head felt like it had been hit with a hammer ¨C thud. His body twisted from the pain, and Yeon Seo grabbed his stomach. As if vomiting blood from the mouth wasn''t enough, blood was also flowing from his nose and ears. [Trantor Note: Maybe start with the warning first (?????????)] Come to think of it, Alpha was already version 13, but Beta was only version 9. Those guys from the future¡­ they must have discarded the old model¡­ This was hisst thought as he lost consciousness. News of Yoo Yeon Seo losing consciousness again caused a stir in the VIP ward of Korean University Hospital. The medical team constantly checked on Yoo Yeon Seo, and staff from Jusung Group were always on standby outside the room. As long as Yoo Yeon Seo raised his hand a little, they woulde in to ask if he needed anything, Maybe they installed a camera in here? In any case, amidst the excessive care, Yoo Yeon Seo steadily recovered. ¡°Oh, my ancestors lived a fun life.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo happily browsed the inte with his smartphone, a relic from the past. In the year 2207, he lived in an era where artificial intelligence could read what humans thought and immediately produce results, but in this era, they had to search manually. He decided to find to take the opportunity to find out about the reputation of this identity. -[Male actor] Yeon Seo, what kind of confidence do you have in acting? Your face, right? +569 The author deleted the post out of fear of Yoo Yeon Seo''s fandom, Love Letter, but the capture remained. ©¸Do you have nothing better to do than bring up Harabi? ©¸Don''t bring up Harabi ©¸Honestly, if it weren''t for Harabi, wouldn''t it just be a long string of fancy words? ©¸©¸ There are a lot of Harabi fans lol ©¸ But honestly, I agree with the content of the post ©¸©¸That applies to me as well. ©¸©¸©¸Me too -Let''s learn about the hot topic, Yoon Seo -Yeon Seo again? Yeon Seo antics updated (02/27/18) ¨C ¡®Our Moment'' starring Yoo Yeon Seo as lead is confirmed (official) ©¸Oh, f*ck, they''re casting him as the lead again ©¸ Am I dreaming? ©¸I was looking forward to this, but now I''m disappointed. Good job -Yeon Seo, challenges a musical role¡­ The script for the musical ¡®Jealousy'' has been uploaded on SNS as "Topic of the day" ©¸Do you have time to post this kind of thing instead of focusing on your job? ©¸©¸Isn''t this just a protest to get yourself cast? ??ughing emoticon ©¸©¸©¸ That ¡®Jealousy''? ????. The Jealousy that recently got dropped -Yoon Seo, who has a negative image, did not receive a single positive response. The only positive response was from the fan club "Love Letter." -Despite the controversy over Yoon Seo''s lead performance in "Our Moment", the show''s ratings continued to break records. -In response to the high ratings, Yoon Seo attributes this to "my good decision skills" and the performance controversy to "How was my acting? I did my best." -Yoon Seo, regarding the controversy over the ¡®Our Moment'' writer being a subordinate, "It''s extremely unpleasant¡­ I will never forget this ridicule until the day I die." ©¸Very scary ©¸If you weren''t a chaebol, you wouldn''t have been able to get the lead in ¡®Our Moment''. Get your facts straight. ©¸Yeon Seo¡¯s talent is that of a beautiful flower*^^* "Ugh" ¡®Let''s stop looking into it.'' Chapter 4.1 Chapter 4.1 "It''s really frustrating." Yoo Yeon Seo pressed down on his throbbing temple. Even if you take out Kang Jin Hoo, who has been injected with the basic knowledge of 2018, wouldn''t a sane person have themon sense to not be involved in a mess like this? And in 2207, this kind of social behaviour would get you cursed out. ¡®I really want to open Yoon Seo''s head.'' Why is it like this? Because he''s a chaebol? Of course, it doesn''t matter in this era. Rumours have already spread that the sessor would be Yoo Geon Min and then Yoo Eun Ho, so there is no need to bear the heir risk. [SNS¡î] Yoo Yeon Seo, who caused a stir by posting a picture on SNS of himself in front of a luxury car with the caption, "It''s not a second car, it''s the fifth car" Yoo Yeon Seo''s home revealed on SNS, caused a stir¡­ the sofa alone costs 50 million won In fact, whenever Yoon Seo unts his wealthy lifestyle, he gets cursed, but the clothes he wears, perfume, and furniture he is associated with sell out. It''s probably because of the psychology of people who want to follow the life of a wealthy chaebol. ording to the experts in the articles he found, Yoon Seo, who is the most active on SNS among the chaebols of top corporations in South Korea, is well-known to the public, and is worshipped and criticised like an idol. Of course, the attention that Yoon Seo receives is not just because of the image of an actor who can''t act well. Even someone who is not an actor could be called a celebrity such as his brother. Wait, now that I think about it¡­ ¡°It may not necessarily be a disadvantage if one has a negative image.¡± Is there a celebrity with such a strong influence, whether positive or negative, that exist in South Korea? Beta-9 instilled not only the basicmon knowledge of 2018 but also the general knowledge of a typical 26-year-old man living in this country. Although not in-depth, he knows who the top stars are and how popr they are in the entertainment industry. However, no matter what they do, it is unlikely that their actions will be as shocking as the SNS posts that Yoon Yeon Seo makes. "Acting¡­ if done well, it will work." It''s fine to be good at acting, but if you''re not good at it, you''ll get criticised. , However, if you''re not good but still try your best, you''ll be re-evaluated as ¡®You did your best!'' In truth, Kang Jin Hoo also wanted to be an actor and only went back in time with that one desire. He didn''t have much confidence in his acting yet. But with Yoon Yeon Seo''s resources, he could probably hire a good acting teacher. ¡®It''s not bad.'' Yoon Yeon Seo smiled wryly. But there was another problem. From looking at posts and videos on various media tforms, Kang Jin Hoo and Yoon Yeon Seo had different personalities. And now he has to live as the original host until his timely death. ¡®Confidence is one thing, but..'' To act out the entirety of one person''s 26 years of life is a daunting task. In order to settle into the role of Yoon Yeon Seo, I need to have a lot of information about him, including his family¡­ "Beta." ¡°Is there any way for me to receive Yeon Seo¡¯s memories, just like the way you imnted me with the basic manual for living in 2018?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo hurriedly raised his hand. "Wait, how will this affect my body?" ¡°Okay, okay, I get it. You don''t have to exin it in such detail.¡± Dying from receiving memories? That''s not an option. Even without that, the medical team and staff made such a fuss about yesterday''s episode when I vomited blood. As soon as I regained consciousness, I received a phone call from my older brother Yoo Eun Ho, I was already in danger of being imprisoned by my family before I even had a chance to pursue my dream of bing an actor. ¡°Is there a way to receive my memories without putting too much strain on my body?¡± ¡°What will happen if I do that?¡± Yesterday? To the point of vomiting blood and fainting? That''s not too bad, I can handle that¡­ You can think of it as post-traumatic stress from the ident. No, if I get caught, I could end up being confined to the hospital, not by my family. Yeon Seo checked the clock. It was exactly 11pm, perfect. He firmly told the people waiting outside not to wake him up, and then sat on the bed. ¡°Is it possible to keep bleeding out like this? Won''t I just die?" Even though he had just bled out, the recovery was swift. At least that''s a relief. Yeon Seo held a handful of tissues to his face and nodded his head. After Beta-9''s words, his vision went ck. * * * * * [So, are you going to get rid of me?] [Yes! I can''t stand the nastiness anymore!] [Hey! Where are you going! You have to drive me home!] It was intense from the start. The manager, who had abandoned Yoo Yeon Seo on the side of the road, opened the driver''s door and got into the car. But he couldn''t start the car. It was because Yoo Yeon Seo grabbed the door and hung on. The manager got out and confronted Yoo Yeon Seo. However, Yeon Seo remained unfazed. [Hey, let me give you a piece of advice as your peer.] [What? You''re going to give me advice?] [You can''t live like a dog and expect to not get hit by a stick.] The manager, who had narrowed his eyes, pointed a finger at Yeon Seo. Despite the clear threat of physical violence, Yeon Seo spoke without backing down. [If I get hit by a stick, do you think the person who hit me with the stick wille out unscathed? And living like a dog? Do you know that our house is currently a puppy training ground, you piece of trash?] [Ha! You really have no respect for people. All you''re good for is being thepdog of the Jusung Group.] [Isn¡¯t that what those, who couldn¡¯t be born from thatpdog lineage, say? How much do you get paid to be a manager? A million won? Are you able to live off of that, you worthless piece of sh*t?] Trantor''s Note: Well, that escted. I was definitely not expecting it. (¨‘_¨‘) Chapter 4.2 Chapter 4.2 Trantor''s Note: DISCLAIMER! ¨C Please beware that this chapter contains a sensitive topic [suicide] When Yoo Yeon Seo made the sarcastic remark, the manager''s face turned red with anger. He took a deep breath and lowered his voice. [Listen carefully. You might think that you get cast in lead roles and will never run out of work because of your talent, but that''s not the case. Don''t be mistaken.] [What?] [Your mother, Vice Chairman Choi, and your grandfather, Chairman Yoo! Don''t you know that when you get a little bit of work, they invest and give sponsorships to support you? People realize this and cast you because of it. Do you understand now?] Yoon Seo seemed to not to get it. Why would mum do that? And grandfather was even less likely to do something like that. During family gatherings, he had no choice but to face the old man and was always scolded to give up on being an actor. Yeon Seo would always retort back fiercely, that''s why the family gatherings always turned into a fight between Yoon Seo and Chairman Yoo Chang Ho. And Yoo Yeon Seo was a person who had always thought that the reason he was getting a steady stream of roles was because of his talent and ability. So he thought that the manager was just making things up to belittle him. [Even with that amount of investment, you are still being overshadowed by the supporting cast.] [Damn it!] [Don''t look down on people when you don''t even have the talent. Live like the other third-gen chaebols, drinking and sleeping around. Don''t act like you can be a sessful actor when you can''t.] [Hey! This car, it''s ourpany''s car!] [I''ll return it myself, so just worry about yourself!] The manager shook off Yeon Seo''s hand and closed the door, hurriedly driving off. As if words weren''t enough, he rolled down the driver''s window to give Yeon Seo, the middle finger. [What the hell?!] Yoo Yeon Seo, who was left behind, let out a furious sigh as he angrily tapped on his phone. [Hi, President Han. Can youe and pick me up?] (Could it be that you guys quarrelled again?) [Didn''t that guy just abandon me on the side of the road and drove away? Can''t President Han find someone more reliable?] (That''s because you keep causing trouble¡­ Forget it, let''s not talk about it.) CEO Han Jun Oh sighed. Yoo Yeon Seo continued to re in the direction the manager had disappeared to. [How dare he ignore me?] (It''s not ignoring if it''s you causing a scene! How many times has this happened now? A whopping twelve times! You have to have a limit on how many people you drive away!) [Alright, fine! When will you being to pick me up?] (Ha¡­ Where are you? I''ll send Manager Park, so please don''t cause any more trouble and just stay put.) The memory fragment ended there. Yoon Seo was in a ck field of vision for a few seconds before moving on to another memory. [Hey, Yoon Seo!] A woman shouted loudly from the end of the hallway. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was about to return to the car after finishing his schedule, turned around towards the voice. [Who are you?] [My name is Jeong Da Hee, I am a scriptwriter.] The woman who introduced herself as Jeong Da Hee was holding a script in her arms. [Jeong Da Hee? It''s a name I haven''t heard of, but which work have you done?] [Th, that would be¡­] She was indeed a scriptwriter. She had won various awards and received many offers to be an assistant writer for other well-known writers, but she had not yet had any of her own works produced, so she was technically still a neer. When Jeong Da Hee hesitated, Yeon Seo noticed right away and sighed. [Alright, let''s hear your proposal.] [C-Could you take a look at this script?] Jeong Da Hee nervously offered the script to Yeon Seo. He started to get annoyed. [Geez¡­ Why are there so many people like this nowadays?] Jeong Da Hee flinched. In fact, she had heard through the rumour mill that as long as Yeon Seo was involved, everything from production to broadcasting would go smoothly. So, with a sense of desperation, she sought him out. [Would you like to add a synopsis or another line at this time? The script is essentially done.] However, Yeon Seo, who was fed up with this request, went on his way without even paying attention to the script. Jeong Da Hee, who was left behind, cried. And again, his vision went dark. The memory seemed unusually low quality as if it were a memory from childhood. Outside, the pink cherry blossoms fluttered and the spring breezeing in through the open door was pleasant. He walked with a pounding heart, his footsteps echoing. Upon entering the room at the end of the hallway to call for someone, the young Yeon Seo let out a deafening scream. [Ahhh!] As if white noise had been added, his vision began to flicker and Yoo Yeon Seo mmed the door and locked it in his agitated state. [What''s going on? Hey! Yeon Seo!] A hoarse voice called to him from the other side of the closed door. It was his older brother, Eun Ho. He had run over at the sound of Yeon Seo''s scream, but the locked door did not budge. [Yeon Seo! Open the door!] The white curtains swayed with the spring breeze. No, it wasn''t the curtain. [Hey! Yeon Seo!] [Young master? What''s going on?] [Auntie, please give me the key to the door!] Someone''s legs appeared in mid-air, firmly between the skirt that had been mistaken for curtains. Yoo Yeon Seo slowly raised his head. Again, his field of vision began to tilt. Maybe he couldn''t fully remember the memory because he had received a major shock. [Yeon Seo, Auntie has gone to get the key, so open the door before I have to force it open.] [Don''t open it!] [What?] Yoo Yeon Seo cried. Yoo Eun Ho heard sobs beyond the door and pounded on the door. [Don''t look!] [What shouldn''t I look at? Hey!] Yoo Yeon Seo panted heavily whilst looking at the person in mid-air. The lifeless eyes that could be seen through his flickering vision¡­ [Hu-eo, e-¡­ e-¡­] The panicked Yoo Yeon Seo, gasped for air as tears rolled down his cheeks. After a while of stuttering, he opened his mouth. [¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Mom.] "Heo-euk¡­!" His head felt hot and dizzy as if it was on fire. Mom? What are you talking about? Then who was Vice Chairman Choi that the manager mentioned? ¡®What the hell is this¡­'' Just as one problem was solved, another problem reared its head. However, he didn''t even have time to think about it in detail, before he once again coughed up blood and fainted. Chapter 5.1 Chapter 5.1 Before opening the door to the chairman''s office, the man straightened his clothes and sighed softly, before knocking on the door. The chairman''s secretary watched without ridicule as people who had never seen the chairman before did the same. "Good afternoon, Chairman. I am Lim Seung Hyun, Deputy Head of the Strategic nning Department.¡± ¡°Come in. No need for the formalities.¡± Chairman Yoo Chang Ho, who sat in the top seat, had such intense-looking eyes despite his old age. Lim Seung Hyun, who felt the momentum of facing the tiger, slightly lowered his eyes. In addition to Chairman Yoo, on the left sat the kind-looking Vice Chairman Yoo Geon Min, and on the right, Managing Director Yoo Eun Ho. ¡°Please sit down.¡± "Yes, sir." Yoo Eun Ho gestured to the seat next to him. He had such handsome features coupled with a deep voice. As expected, the world is unfair. Lim Seung Hyun muttered inwardly. "So, how is he doingtely? I heard he can be discharged now" The ¡®he'' that Chairman Yoo referred to was none other than Yoo Yeon Seo, the troublemaker in the entertainment industry. ¡°Yes, he''s recovering slowly. But sometimes, when we look through the trash, we can find a pile of tissues mixed with blood.¡± "The doctor said there was no abnormality." Yoo Geon Min''s leg trembled so nervously that Chairman Yoo pped the offending knee. Lim Seung Hyun pretended to not notice the scene and continued calmly. ¡°Since the Young master desires to be discharged, it might be a good idea to visit the hospital regrly for check-ups.¡± ¡°I see, are there any other peculiarities?¡± ¡°There was the President and Manager of the agency who came to visit him, we sent them away for now. And¡­" Lim Seung Hyun was the one who ¡®assisted'' the guard in charge of Yoo Yeon Seo''s hospital room. As nobody wanted to take care of him, so they tried to pass him around like a hot potato, breathed a sigh of relief at Lim Seung Hyun''s support. ¡°Please speak your mind freely.¡± Yoo Eun Ho encouraged Lim Seung Hyun, who was hesitating. "Um¡­ well, was the Young master alright thest time you visited?" ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Yoo Geon Min frowned. ¡°Did he recognize the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and the Managing Director well?¡± ¡°Of course, isn''t that natural?¡± Knowing them well enough to argue against him, Chairman Yooughed dryly as he recalled Yoo Yeon Seo''s liveliness. "I think¡­ the Young master''s memory is not intact." At Lim Seung Hyun''s words, Chairman Yoo and Vice Chairman Yoo leaned forward in their seats. Yoo Eun Ho asked on their behalf. ¡°Why do you think so?¡± "For starters, he''s begun to treat us politely, perhaps it would be inappropriate to say, but in the past, Young master''s personality was a bit¡­" As he struggled to find the right words, the three generations of the Yoo household nodded as if they understood. They were well aware of Yoo Yeon Seo''s antics. It was just that they usually just brushed it off with a casual ¡®He might be acting like a child because he''s hurting inwardly.'' "That''s because his life was in danger, so he probably realized it himself." Chairman Yoo crossed his arms disapprovingly, but he couldn''t hide the smile forming on his face. Had the second grandson, who had always been a disappointment, finally pulled himself together? If so, then it didn''t matter if his memory was not fully restored. ¡°What''s wrong with Yeon Seo''s personality? People can act like that too.¡± "It''s because you''re like this, that made Yeon Seo''s personality be this way!" Chairman Yoo was about to scold Yoo Geon Min, but he managed to suppress his anger since Lim Seung Hyun was still present. Lim Seung Hyun, who was quick-witted, also pretended not to notice. ¡°And he asked for personal information about himself. It seemed that he didn''t even know the ID he was using. In addition, they asked about assets, rted passwords, close friends and schoolmates.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who doesn''t care about others, asked about friendships? And he doesn''t even know the size of his assets and his own passwords? Yoo Eun Ho''s expression became serious at once, it was the same for Yoo Geon Min and Yoo Chang Ho. ¡°I was suspicious, so I asked the doctor, and he said it could be caused by a big shock to the head. Of course, I didn''t mention that it was rted to the Young master. I also cross-checked with a doctor at another hospital just in case¡±, Lim Seung Hyun hurriedly added. Chairman Yoo nodded his head as if he understood. Although the situation with Yeon Seo was worrying, it was only a matter of time before he would be discharged so they could talk directly and find out then. "I see¡­well done..¡± ¡°Then I''ll take my leave.¡± Lim Seung Hyun, who had been observing the situation, left the chairman''s office. Yoo Eun Ho, who followed him, called out to Lim Seung Hyun. ¡°Lim Seung Hyun, do you have a moment?¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Even if you don''t have time, if it was a request from your boss shouldn''t you make the time? Lim Seung Hyeon followed Yoo Eun Ho to a nearby conference room. ¡°It wasn¡¯t an atmosphere where we could drink coffee, right? What would you like to drink?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have iced coffee¡­¡± Yoo Eun Ho gestured for his assistant, who appeared out of nowhere, to quickly set down the drinks and left. As the door closed, the transparent ss turned translucent. ¡°I heard that Mr Lim Seung Hyun ¡®assisted in'' Yeon Seo''s hospital care.¡± "Yes." ¡°As you know, my younger brother can be difficult to get along with. Even if it''s just as a temporary caretaker, everyone avoids that position.¡± Lim Seung Hyun didn''t know whether to agree with Yoo Eun Ho''s cynical words, so he justughed awkwardly. ¡°I''m suspicious of you because of the way you unresistingly took up the mantle. So, I have examined Mr Lim Seung Hyun¡¯s personnel records. I ask for your understanding.¡± "That''s no problem." Lim Seung Hyun didn''t mind. He seemed like he was going to investigate him either way. Rumours about Yoo Yeon Seo''s antics were famous as urban legends, and all the employees avoided him, so it was natural to think there were some other intentions. ¡°You joined Jusung Group right after graduating from the National University, whilst thepetition rate was quite high, the interviewer¡¯s evaluation of you was very good.¡± ¡°I was lucky.¡± ¡°Luck is also a skill. Are you better than me, who was born with a silver spoon?¡± ¡°You tter me.¡± ¡®Are you the kind of person who would say such a thing?'' Chapter 5.2 Chapter 5.2 Lim Seung Hyun stared at the youngest Managing Director in front of him. Yes, he was born with a silver spoon, but he also had the smarts and talent. Unlike his younger brother, his personal life was also clean, sotely he has been a popr candidate for the number one son-inw of a chaebol family. ¡®So, why would such a person boast about himself with such words? There must ultimately be a reason'', Lim Seung Hyun thought to himself as tensed up. ¡°During your school years, you were part of the judo national team¡­ but why did you quit?¡± ¡°I had a minor injury. This meant that I had to give up sports, though it has no bearing on my day-to-day activities.¡± ¡°After quitting sports, you entered the military service¡­very admirable. Born in Nowon-gu, as the second son of 2 boys and 1 girl, your older brother went from being an idol trainee and now¡­ is he working as an actor?¡± [T/N: Nowon-gu: a residential district of Seoul, South Korea] ¡°He''s still an aspiring actor, not yet at the level of a full-fledged actor.¡± ¡®But my elder brother''s information is not in the personnel records''. Lim Seung Hyun could feel the goosebumps that the thought raised. ¡°Why would such a person take care of Yeon Seo?¡± "Well.." Yoo Eun Ho looked at Lim Seung Hyun as if he really couldn''t understand. ¡°You can speak honestly.¡± There was, of course, a reason for Lim Seung Hyun to take care of Yeon Seo. Known for his keen intuition, andbining the rumours he had collected in the three years since joining thepany with the things his colleagues had experienced, one conclusion emerged, ¡®The Yoo family is fond of Yeon Seo.'' Not only had he not been disowned despite causing that incident, but he was also receiving support from behind the scenes. And when Lim Seung Hyun was summoned to the chairman''s office, he found Yoo Yeon Seo''s merch on the chairman''s desk. Wasn''t that an official merch, the season greeting''s calendar? How did he recognise this? His younger sister is ¡®Love Letter''. It was also information Lim Seung Hyun wished he didn''t know. [T/N: Love Letter ¨C is Yeon Seo''s Fandom name] Either way, everyone in his family, except for one person, liked Yeon Seo. Even Yoo Yeon Seo was able to keep his temper in check and kept himself humble when it came to his family. ¡®Actually, that''s why I was thinking of sticking to Yoo Yeon Seo.'' Since he monopolizes the favouritism of the Yoo family, he thought that if he stuck next to him, he might be able to have some of the favour fall on him as well. Besides¡­ ¡®He''s not as bad as people say.'' As soon as they heard the news that Lim Seung Hyun was going to go to Yoo Yeon Seo''s hospital for a while, he immediately received the concerned and sympathetic gazes of his colleagues. [Oh no, Seung Hyun-ssi¡­ what''s going to happen? Are you going to be okay?] [T/N:-ssi ¨C means Mister (Mr.)] [Chief, shouldn¡¯t we have a farewell party for Seung Hyun-ssi now?] [Absolutely do not make eye contact with that person. Because once you do, you''ll get fired!] Fired? What kind of nonsense is this? In the end, a dinner party was set up for that day, and he became the main host of the early farewell party. Excuse me, I still have my employee ID card¡­ [Hey, if you just keep standing there, when are you going to go home?] [it''s okay, young master. This is my job.] [You must be tired, why don''t you go home now. There are other people besides you, you know. If you don''t go home right away, you''ll get fired] [Okay then. I will leave work now, young master.] However, contrary to his worries, Yoo Yeon Seo was calm. He even let him leave early. Is the rumour of him being a tyrant true? It was hard to say. ¡®But can I really be honest about this?'' Lim Seung Hyun hesitated. ¡®I don''t know.'' Yoo Eun Ho is the Managing Director after all. Recently, it is said that he has also handled sexual harassment cases within thepany cleanly, preventing any potential harm to victims. He didn''t seem to be one to penalize honesty. "Actually¡­ it''s true that I approached him intentionally." Lim Seung Hyun tried to express his feelings as best as he could. Yoo Eun Ho nodded his head slightly. ¡°You are quick-witted. That''s right. Yeon Seo can be said to be a problem child in our family, but at the same time, he''s loved a lot. If you endured under him for three months, the way our family sees you would obviously change.¡± ¡°But it is absolutely not my intention to take advantage of the young master, Sir. The truth is¡­ my colleagues in the same department are so talented that if I keep going like this, I''m afraid I won''t get a promotion and I felt like I had to do something." Lim Seung Hyun earnestly defended himself. Yoo Eun Ho smiled wryly. He didn''t dislike quick-witted people. He had a good reputation within thepany and his brother is also an aspiring celebrity, so he probably knows a lot about the entertainment industry as well. Seung Hyun was a talented individual that would be an asset to Yeon Seo. "By the way, you are quite brave. All the people who worked under Yeon Seo left thepany within a few days.¡± ¡°Y-yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo may not have the authority to fire people, but if someone crossed him, they would be fired. That''s how it usually is withpany life. So, he had to be a little careful. After all, he was part of a prestigious group and had worked hard to build up his qualifications and get to where he was. But if he happened to be unfairly dismissed because of the Chairman''s crazy grandson what would happen to him? It was a project that Lim Seung Hyun also had his own career to think about. "That''s it¡­ I know the rumours about him, but you can''t really know someone until you experience them yourself." This wasn''t just said to promote himself, it was his true feelings. He seems to have a good personality? Yoo Eun Ho grinned. That''s good. Then please continue working under Yeon Seo from now on." "Yes, I will." ¡°A sudden promotion can create jealousy among other employees, so we''ll also give you double your annual sry and give you incentives every quarter." "I will work hard!" ¡°Alright, you can go now. My assistant will guide you.¡± Yoo Eun Ho waved his hand. Lim Seung Hyun tried to strengthen his weakened legs. From Chairman Yoo Chang Ho to Managing Director Yoo Eun Ho, the aftermath of meeting with the two tigers of Jusung Group was immense. ¡°Ah, sir. There was something I wasn''t sure if I should bring up in front of the chairman earlier.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± "Well, young master requested information about your family.¡± Yoo Eun Ho frowned. Did he really have a memory problem? But, even if it''s something like this, isn''t this an issue that should have been brought up when I was with my grandfather and father? Did he filter the information before passing it on? Lim Seung Hyun hurriedly added, noticing the change in his expression. ¡°Well, he also asked for information about ¡®that person''¡­¡± "I see. Well done.¡± The mention of ¡®that person'' made Yoo Eun Ho''s shoulders tense up. You''re a really quick-witted person. I hope my brother keeps him for a long time. But why did he specifically request information from him when it''s all readily avable online? It was quite suspicious, but it also suggested that his brother''s memory may have been truly impaired "Sigh¡­" There was only a sigh of concern as the worries grew. Chapter 6.1 Chapter 6.1 Memory Loss Lim Seung Hyun suspected that the memory loss was all part of Yoo Yeon Seo''s n. ¡®Memory synchronization is just too painful.'' He must have been really desperate to have fallen for it. At this rate, he might end up living permanently in the hospital. He came up with a strategy using his past experiences from the countless drama and moves he watched in the repository of 2207. ¡®Amnesia is a cheat.'' It was a strategy to cleverly hide the memory loss from those closest to him and make them suspicious. Hadn''t he always been good to his grandfather before? But now, he couldn''t remember anything else. But now, he couldn''t remember anything else. He felt helpless. And the result of the test on the person guarding his hospital room. * * * * * [¡®The young master spoke politely to us¡­''] [¡®Did you see Seung Hyun leave work early?''] [¡®Earlier when I brought him a book, he actually thanked me?''] [¡®Really? That second young master?''] [¡®Is it because of the ident that he''s acting so strange? It''s just like amnesia.''] ¡®Don''t speak carelessly. Still, wouldn''t it be nice if he''s truly changed like that?''] [¡®A good kind of memory loss.''] * * * * * The effect was clear. Thanks to his condition, which came to the brink of death, everyone believed without a doubt that it was the aftermath of the ident. ¡°Beta, what percentage is the synchronization rate currently at?¡± <1.35%.> ¡°It''s still far.¡± In his spare time, he synchronizes his memories asionally, so as not to overload his body. However, since he is trying to remember the whole 26 years of one person''s life, there was also a lot of unnecessary useless information. But he did know one thing. The ¡®real'' Yoo Yeon Seo was a bit of¡­ a strange guy. ¡®Doesn''t it seem like he''s abusive if he fires his manager on a whim?'' He used a money gun to scatter cash in the middle of Seoul out of boredom, paralyzing the area. In the mind of a normal person, he was the owner of a personality that seemed iprehensible. Is that what happens when you have a lot of money? Even so, his brother seemed fine. "It''s time to go, young master." ¡°Did you bring what I asked you to prepare?¡± "Yes." Lim Seung Hyun quickly handed over the clothes in his hand. When Yoo Yeon Seo received it, he quietly sighed. What kind of clothes cost more than his monthly sry. "Excuse me¡­ but the managing director is waiting outside." ¡°Hyung? I see. Let''s go out then.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo took off his hospital gown and put on the new clothes. The clothes were soft, in line with the character of someone who wouldn''t spare a nce at anything less than top-notch quality. The feel of the fabric was beyond his imagination for someone who was originally from 2207. The original Yoo Yeon Seo, who was full of self-love, took good care of himself, and also splurged on his appearance. Even though he has been bedridden for months, his body was still perfect, with spotless skin and a face that is even good-looking to the eyes of a man. ¡®Is this why his fan club can''t let go of Yeon Seo even though he couldn''t act well?'' He had such thoughts. ¡®Ah, I am Yeon Seo now.'' Separating the lives of Kang Jin Hoo and Yeon Seo wouldn''t be of much help in the future. To put it bluntly, ¡®Yeon Seo'' is Kang Jin Hoo''s first andst method acting. ¡®I really can''t get used to it.'' Is it because his new unrealistic appearance is different from Kang Jin Hoo''s? He was busy checking and tidying himself in front of the mirror. He took a deep breath as he walked away. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± He vigorously opened the door and stepped out with confidence, Yoo Eun Ho was standing right in front of him. He was taken aback by the closeness. ¡°What, did youe to grab me?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯te to grab you. Let''s go. Grandfather is waiting for us.¡± "I am right, you dide to grab me." Yoo Yeon Seoughed. Fortunately, within the 1.35% of random memory synchronization, there was a small memory of how Yeon Seo normally behaved towards his elder brother. Despite giving a hard time to his grandfather and teasing his father, Yeon Seo treated his elder brother Eun Ho rtively politely. This was because Eun Ho wouldn''t easily give in to his stubbornness. The rtionship between Yoo Yeon Seo and Yoo Eu Ho was no different from a typical brotherly rtionship. "So, you came to personally escort me home? That''s not the case, right?" ¡°Ha, yes. You''re right, I''m here to grab you. Don''t give grandfather a hard time this time. Please just let it go this once.¡± ¡°Just look at what grandfather is doing.¡± "Hey." "¡­Alright." If you look closely, it was a scene of Yoo Yeon Seo scolding and Yoo Eun Ho enduring the scolding. Fortunately, Yoo Eun Ho didn''t seem to have any suspicions. In fact, Yoo Eun Ho felt a little soft after receiving Lim Seung Hyun''s report that Yoo Yeon Seo''s memory was not intact. ¡°Ah wait, I have to make a stop before I go.¡± "Where? Grandfather hates waiting. You know that." ¡°I''m not running away. I really have something important. Do you think Grandfather will understand?¡± Yoo Eun Ho btedly observed his younger brother''s outfit carefully. The ck formal wear looked like a mourning suit. * * * * * The ce they went to was where thest manager of Yoon Seo, Kim Jong Ho Kim''s parents lived. "Please ept my condolences. May he rest in peace." "¡­Please take a seat." As Yoo Yeon Seo respectfully bowed his head, Kim Jong Ho''s parents invited him inside. Eun Ho, who was watching this from behind, forgot to control his expression as his eyes grew wide. In fact, he followed Yoo Yeon Seo because he was afraid that he would upset the bereaved family, but it was different from what he expected. ¡®Typically, he would make a sarcastic remark about being asked to sit on such a humble floor. Am I out of my mind?'' "Next to you¡­" ¡°It''s my older brother. Don''t worry about him.¡± Kim Jong Ho''s parents noticed Yoo Eun Ho, but Yoo Yeon Seo redirected their attention. Anyway, they wouldn''t be here for long. "By the time I regained my senses, the funeral was already over. I came because I felt it was my duty to pay my respects, even though we won''t be staying long." Eun Ho touched his chin to hide his surprised face. Chapter 6.2 Chapter 6.2 ¡®Was your head that seriously hurt?'' Of course, he was injured to the extent that he was in danger of bing vegetative. But no amount of memory loss should make a person''s nature change that much? Although Yoo Eun Ho was worried, he also thought that this change was not bad. No, it was rather good. "You didn''t have toe here like this¡­" Kim Jong Ho''s parents also reacted nervously to Yeon Seo''s actions. ording to their son, he was prepared to resign because he couldn''t take it anymore, that the man in front of them was a bastard just as rumoured. But the reality was quite different from what they heard. ¡°Although this does not bring back the dead, we have prepared a small amount of condolence money. Please ept it.¡± ¡°No, I can''t. I already received the condolence money from thepany''s CEO.¡± I thought it would be a corruptpany since Yeon Seo is involved, but it seems the CEO is still a decent person. He adjusted his expression, thinking that if persuading his family failed, he would have to try synchronizing his memory again. ¡°I heard that your son turned the wheel before the collision happened, that''s why I survived.¡± Of course, whether or not he turned the wheel, the original Yeon Seo died instantly, but the burden on his heart was still heavy. The Yeon Seo of that time and the Yeon Seo now arepletely different people, but at least Kang Jin Hoo of 2207 did not take human life lightly. ¡°It will put my heart at ease if you please ept it.¡± "Still¡­" Kim Jong Ho''s parents stubbornly refused. They had already received the insurance andpensation money. In addition, the CEO of thepany had also given them some condolence money, so there was no reason for Yoo Yeon Seo to offer even more. ¡°I have a lot of money, and it''s already been deposited.¡± came the reply from Yoo Yeon Seo in a voice that sounded frighteningly final. And just as soon as he finished speaking, a text notification could be heard from the bereaved''s cell phone. Concerned that this would happen, he ordered Lim Seung Hyun to deposit the money at the set time. Kim Jong Ho''s father looked at the text message in shock, realizing that this was no mere condolence money. Who would give such arge sum as condolence? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ve already taken care of all the matters such as taxes.¡± came Yoo Yeon Seo''s reassuring reply. ¡°No, but this is too much.¡± ¡°I''ll be leaving then. We''ll see ourselves out.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo abruptly stood up, cutting off the conversation. While Kim Jong Ho''s parents were hesitant about what to do, Kim Jong Ho''s younger brother, who had been quietly eavesdropping, came out. ¡°Do you really think everything can be solved with money?¡± Hmm, he had not been prepared for this scenario. How would Yeon Seo respond? Hebed through the 1.35% of his memories with Yoo Yeon Seo''s usual behaviour and mannerisms that he had researched on the Inte. ¡°Then, how is this solved with money?¡± "What?" Kim Jong Ho''s younger brother was not impressed with Yoo Yeon Seo''s words. And since he had heard some unttering things before, he suspected that money was being used as a pretext to improve his image. He knew that money wouldn''t bring his brother back, but his pride did not like the way money was being thrown at him as if he waspromising. Yoo Yeon Seo saw through his thoughts from his expression. "I think you''re looking for someone to me But I am not the one who took drugs and drove the car. Didn''t I almost die as well?" "¡­" ¡°We didn''t know each other for long, but he was my manager, so I offered somefort in my own way. As you know, I have more than enough money.¡± Saying that Yeon Seo headed for the car where Lim Seung Hyun was waiting. Kim Jong Ho''s younger brother did not follow and stopped on the spot. ¡°Are you looking down on me just for that?¡± "That''s¡­" ¡°Don''t hold onto your stubborn pride. You can choose to spend it on a car or use it for tuition. Well, do as you please.¡± ¡®Oh, when did I be so good at this?''Yeon Seo said nothing more and got into the car. ¡°You''ve changed.¡±, Yoo Eun Homented. "Me?", Yoo Yeon Seo tried to dismiss it flippantly. However, Yoo Eun Ho''s soft expression and demeanour made it seem like he was watching a kindergarten kid. This was why Yoo Yeon Seo just couldn''t change his habit. "You never used to care about things like this." "Oh, that''s¡­" Yoo Yeon Seo''s eyebrows furrowed. He decided to feign confusion and hope for it to work. "I don''t know. Why did I do that?¡± "¡­" "It just seemed like something I should do¡­" "You did well." ¡®Is this okay? Did it work?''Yoo Yeon Seo nced over to see Yoo Eun Ho''s gentle smile. ¡®Maybe he''s finally grown up. That would good.'' Yoo Eun Ho thought that it would be nice if Yoo Yeon Seo acted as he had done now. It was time to put an end to the grandfather-grandson fight and for their father who was hurt whilst trying to stop them. As the car that drove the Yoo siblings left, another figure got out of the car that was parked behind. Reporter Lee Da Woon, who had been taking pictures of Yoo Yeon Seo''s discharge, narrowed his eyes. * * * * * ¡°Why did youe here?¡± I was about to head home, but something is tingling my senses. Lee Da Woon quickly got back into the car and changed into a neat suit. "I''ll find out by asking directly." Articles about Yoo Yeon Seo are always profitable. Simply copying Yeon Seo''s posts on SNS as articles generates more than the basic advertising revenue. There was even a separate journalist in hispany who focused on marking Yeon Seo. Some people might curse, "Who has that much free time?", but isn''t it good as long as you can make money regardless of whether you get cursed at or not? Lee Da Woon adjusted his attire one final time before ringing the doorbell of the house where the Kim family lived. "Who is it?" Kim Jong Ho''s brother opened the door. "Hello. I am the attendant of the young master who just visited.¡± ¡°Yes, what can I do for you?¡± "I think the young master forgot something. would it be okay for me toe in for a moment and check?" Lee Da Woon lied smoothly. ¡°Yes, pleasee in.¡± Kim Jong Ho''s younger brother looked wary but stepped aside to let him in. Chapter 7.1 Chapter 7.1 "How are you going to live from now on?" Yoo Eun Ho''s words made Yeon Seo look at him. "How will I live? I''ll just live as I did before." At first, he was nervous, but now he knew how to treat Yoo Eun Ho. Just maintain a reasonable line of thought and talk moderately. "But why are you asking? Because of grandfather?" "Yeah." ¡°Well, we aren''t just meeting for a meal. What do you think grandfather will say?¡± Yoo Eun Ho did not respond and stared intensely at his younger brother. It was as if he was looking at a stranger. "What?" "You''re being surprisingly cooperative." ¡®Isn''t it necessary to formte a n, or how did he intend to resolve the issue when speaking with grandfather?'' Yeon Seo was momentarily taken aback, but at times like this, there is an invincible shield ¨C his self-defence mechanism. "Having been so close to death, don''t you think it''s natural that I will have a different perspective?" "Really?" The Death Shield. It was for that reason that the people around him did not suspect that Yeon Seo had changed while he was hospitalized. In fact, who would suspect that it was transmigration? It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel. However, he was unconsciously thinking of the level of technology in 2207 and was terrified of being found out. ¡°And I just thought that continuing to argue with grandfather would backfire.¡± ¡°What about your health?¡± "I¡¯m fine, wasn''t I was discharged? So, what do you think grandfather will say?¡± Yoo Eun Ho looked out the window and said, ¡°He will ask you to quit your current job and help with thepany.¡± "Oh." ¡°Why didn''t you do it in moderation?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo seemed to vaguely understand the meaning of those words. The portfolio rted to Yoo Yeon Seo''s asset list received through Lim Seung Hyun was quite impressive that anyone who looked at it would be taken aback. Unbelievably, he had not suffered a single loss. His nickname "Money Ghost" fit him perfectly as he reeked of money. ¡®It''s enough to drive one crazy.'' Moreover, ording to interviews that Yoo Yeon Seo had done in the past before he debuted as a member of ¡®One Seven'', he reportedly achieved a perfect score on the college entrance exam that he took just for online attention. He then enrolled in National Korean University, which is said to be the best in South Korea. Even without that, being the third generation of a chaebol family and being a debuting idol already brought attention to "One Seven," and the group''s name became even more well-known. Of course, the person in question was unable to handle the attention well. Although he had a brief period as a trainee and had to work hard to build his recognition as a new artist, he scored full marks in the college entrance exam. Now, instead of doing a job that suits his smarts, he''s working as an actor and receiving constant criticism and abuse, which is enough to make his family''s heart ache. ¡°What do you think hyung? Should I work for thepany?¡± ¡°I don''t care what you do. Do what you want to do.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes.¡®Really?'' ¡®Based on my research, I can see that the Jusung Group is a greatpany. So shouldn''t you have some reservations? After all, conflicts over the session ofrge corporations and conglomerates were not exclusive to TV dramas. No, sometimes reality is harsher.'' ¡°I¡¯ll go easy on you.¡± "You?" ¡°If I do too well, wouldn''t hyung''s current sessor position be in danger?¡± ¡°Why not give it a try?¡± Yoo Eun Ho''s mischievous smile overflowed with ease. ¡®Just a friendly hyung, huh?'' After checking his assets management status, Yoo Yeon Seo thought that the original Yeon Seo had formted a strategy. In fact, he thought that being a bad-mouthed actor was a cover and that he had hidden his capabilities for the session fight. But the fact that he doesn''t seem to have a bad rtionship with Yoo Eun Ho, well¡­ he might just be a money-hungry punk. "Son!" As soon as they got out of the car, a middle-aged man standing at the entrance rushed over. ¡°Dad, what are you doing here?¡± ¡°I couldn''t pick you up when you were discharged, so I came here to see you. Eun Ho, you''ve worked hard.¡± While hospitalized, Yoo Gun Min and Yoo Eun Ho often visited Yeon Seo''. Now he had a better idea of how to treat them. Yoo Gun Min was a typical fool for his sons. He doted on both of his sons equally. He seemed so affectionate with his tired face that it was pitiful to watch. ¡°Let¡¯s go in. Grandfather is waiting for you.¡± However, grandfather was different. It was the first time since that fight when he had just transmigrated. Yeon Seo hid his nervousness and followed his older brother into the house. The well-maintainedndscape in the spacious yard caught his eye. "Wee." The household staff greeted them as they entered the house. Inside the luxurious interior, Yoo Yeon Seo tried to maintain aposed expression. ¡°We are here.¡± "It took you a while. Take a seat. Let''s eat first." The appearance of chairman Yoo Chang Ho, sitting in the most prominent seat, was dignified in itself. With a quick nce, Yeon Seo took his ce beside Eun Ho and followed the family''s lead in picking up his chopsticks. ¡®The hospital food was good, but this is on another level.'' In 2207, he would never have dreamed of such a luxurious meal. Yoo Yeon Seo acted calm on the surface and used his hands skilfully. Perhaps because his body was so used to it, he effortlessly adopted the proper etiquette for using chopsticks with grace. ¡°How is the matter of the Jusung''s acquisition going?¡± "Father. Let''s not talk about work at home¡­" "Vice Chairman." "We have finished negotiating with the localpany and we will soon begin the business partnership." As they talked about work, Yoo Gun Min''s expression became sharp. Yoo Yeon Seo nced at his father. He was not a weak-minded person¡­since he was able to seed his two brothers as the Vice Chairman, he wouldn''t be so carefree in his work. ¡°Hmm, Eun Ho. How is work these days?¡± "We are preparing to establish a semiconductor factory overseas." Chapter 7.2 Chapter 7.2 For a while, Chairman Yoo Chang Ho had been addressing Yoo Gun Min, turned his attention to Yoo Eun Ho next and continued to talk about work for another while. ¡®None of the dishes were nd.''Yoo Yeon Seo who couldn''t join the conversation focused on eating instead. ¡°Grandfather, Yeon Seo is also here. Let''s talk about workter in the study.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Yoo Chang Ho was slightly embarrassed as he cleared his throat. Whenever the three of them got together, all they talked about was work and unintentionally it''s like they''ve alienated Yeon Seo. Finally, Chairman Yoo''s gazended on Yoo Yeon Seo. Just keep talking about work. Yoo Yeon Seo''s body, which was in the middle of a rxed meal, stiffened. Even so, it was a subtle reaction, so it went unnoticed by the rest of the family. ¡°So, you went to the manager''s home?¡± "Yes, I gave them somepensation.¡± "Good job." Chairman Yoo smilednguidly. He heard that after the ident, his personality had changed, but it seems to have changed for the better, so he felt relieved. ¡°But mother isn''t here?¡± Except for Yoo Yeon Seo, the hands of the three people stopped. Mother? Did you just say, mother? Yoo Yeon Seo tensed at their reaction but tried to calm himself. ¡®I have amnesia. I have amnesia.'' ¡®No, but if you don''t call your mother ¡®mother,'' then what do you call her?'' Haven''t you even properly called her ¡®stepmother''? Yoo Yeon Seo was inwardly horrified by his own thoughts, and her family was inwardly shocked too. When Yoo Yeon Seo was still a teenager, Yoo Gun Min remarried. Although it was a shotgun wedding, Eun Ho easily adapted to it, but Yeon Seo still referred to his stepmother as ¡®that one over there'' or ¡®she'' and never properly addressed her. ¡°She''s on a business trip for the film festival¡±, Eun Ho answered on behalf of Yoo Gun Min, who had been startled to the point of dropping his utensils. The tense atmosphere dissipated and Chairman Yoo diverted the conversation to a different topic. ¡°Why don''t you quit all the celebrity nonsense and work for thepany instead?¡± "No, I don''t want to." Yoo Yeon Seo answered without any hesitation. He came here to be an actor, not a businessman. It was a no-brainer. However, that answer didn''t sit well with Chairman Yoo and his response made his eyes twinge. Seeing this, Yoo Gun Min hurriedly said: ¡°Yeon Seo. Don''t be stubborn, think about it properly." "I''m not being stubborn¡­ Actually, there''s something wrong with my head, grandfather." Chairman Yoo put down his chopsticks. The servant approached him silently and handed him a napkin. "I know that already. You can''t even remember your ount number properly, right?" Chairman Yoo wiped his mouth with the napkin as he spoke. ¡®You know? Then this should be rtively easy?'' ¡°In fact, it''s worse than that. There are many times when I can¡¯t remember things rted to father or older brother.¡± Yoo Gun Min looked at his second son, not knowing what to do. However, Chairman Yoo did not back down either. ¡°That''s exactly why you should focus on thepany. Don''t hold on to things that can''t be saved and hone your talents.¡± ¡°There is also the contract with the agency¡­¡± ¡°I had a look at the contract. You can terminate the contract anytime you want. The contract was very well made.¡± "There''s also advertisements and pre-contracted shootings¡­¡± ¡°That''s just a matter of paying a few times more in breach of contract fees. I''ll take care of that.¡± Isn''t this pressure too intense? Yoo Yeon Seo''s lips tightened. What should I do with this¡­ ¡®Beta, turn on automatic action mode for 5 seconds, starting now'' "Thepany is even providing a decent position, so why waste time on such useless things in the first ce." ¡°Mom.¡± "What?" Eun Ho''s eyes widened. Yoo Gun Min and Yoo Chang Ho''s mouths gaped open as well. He said ¡®Mom''. It was definitely not referring to Vice-Chairman Choi, who went on a business trip for a film festival. ¡°I wanted to know more about mom.¡± "But where did Mom go?" The automatic action mode was over, and now it was time for Yeon Seo to truly act. He shook his head and frowned as if the memories were confusing. Soon after, he slowly raised his head. As if he was remembering something, the legs suspended in mid-air¡­Yeon Seo''s eyes were filled with emptiness. "Yeon Seo!" "Hey!" Seeing this, Yoo Gun Min jumped up and Yoo Eun Ho pped Yeon Seo''s shoulder, who was sitting next to him. "Stop it!", Even Chairman Yoo shouted loudly. ¡°Huh? What did I just say?¡±, Yeon Seo, blinked his dazed eyes, as if he had snapped back to reality and returned to his senses. "You¡­ How can you remember that¡­" ¡®You¡­How can you remember that?¡® Yoo Eun Ho wanted to ask but couldn''t find the words. The atmosphere was already not suitable for a proper meal. Yoo Yeon Seo got up from his seat. The sound of a chair being dragged was especially loud. "Anyways, I''ll graduate properly from school." "¡­" "And I''ll only take a job that won''t interfere with my acting, so please give me a suitable position." Yeon Seo seemed to forget what just happened and spoke casually. His grandfather, father and older brother just stared at him with their mouths slightly open. ¡°But I can''t give up acting. I won''t give up", he said firmly. "I came here for that." * * * * * * ¡°Let''s go to my ce", he said. ¡°Are you done already?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned to the window without answering. His head was aching due to the automatic mode. It was only for 5 seconds, so why was it like this? Lim Seung Hyun started the car without asking again. ¡®I knew grandfather wouldn''t back down easily.¡¯ Wasn''t it intense from the first meeting? It was predictable that this ident would give grandfather a chance to tie him down. So, Yeon Seo thought of a way to convince him when persuasion wouldn''t work. Just use reverse psychology. Yoo Yeon Seo carefully researched the family rtionships on his wiki page. Thete Lee Hee Seo. The mother of Yoo Eun Ho and Yoo Yeon Seo, and the main character of the two legs seen during memory synchronization. Chapter 8.1 Chapter 8.1 Leaving things as they are is not an option. Thete Lee Hee Seo. Debuting as a four-member idol group at the age of 17, she quickly rose to stardom with just her face alone. She became the centre of attention with this statement: ¡®There''s a really pretty person in the group.'' As soon as she debuted, they became the top idol group of that time and managed a busy schedule. However, her group''s sess journey was suddenly cut short due to the arbitrary decision of the CEO of their agency. After a two-year hiatus, Lee Hee Seo made a transition to acting. Lee Hee Seo''s dazzlingeback ¡®Twinkle'' Lee Hee Seo returns to the big screen after 2 years The return of Hee Seo was featured in the newspaper. Her debut film "Happy Farewell", captured both artistry andmercial sess, and she swept the rookie awards at various film festivals and acting award ceremonies. Back in the days when the inte was not as prevalent, Hee Seo''s beauty and alluring aura were the subject of serious discussion abroad, even with just one magazine photo. ¨C Isn''t Lee Hee Seo really pretty? ¨C Honestly, I don''t think someone with a face like that will evere again. -I agree that Yeon Seo''s face is captivating, but who is she? It turned out to be his mother. Even now, when Lee Hee Seo''s name was about to be forgotten, a picture of her pops up, drawing admiration from even those who were not from that generation. She was admired not only for her appearance but also for her talent as a main vocalist and skilful dancer in her idol group. Critics couldn''t help but praise her acting abilities, hidden behind her looks. Then, the news she announced after a sudden disappearance for half a year, set the public aze. Lee Hee Seo and Jusung Group Vice-chairman Yoo Gun Min and ¡®Pink Love Affair'' Lee Hee Seo and Yoo Gun Min, the second generation of Jusung Group, Top Star and Heir of a Conglomerate''s Marriage, "The Modern Cindere." The marriage between the actress who literally swept the nation and the heir to Korea''s top corporation was extensively covered by the media and was widely known to the point where no one didn''t know about it. (But suddenly getting married? Is it because he''s a chaebol?) (Getting married for money, I suppose.) (I thought they had a good head on their shoulders, but in the end, it''s all about the money. That''s how all celebrities are.) (Lee Hee Seo was famous for unting money during her school days.) (There was a rumour that Lee Hee Seo only debuted because she wanted to marry someone rich, even though she had a lot of money herself.) There were many rumours like this. Lee Hee Seo, who retired from the entertainment industry after getting married, did not respond to rumours at all and raised her two sonsfortably. Yoo Eun Ho and Yeon Seo were the talk of the town since they were young, as they resembled their mother a lot and were the focus of attention from other wealthy families. Step aside, Lee Hee Seo! Herees the ¡®Next Generation Diva'' Lim Yoon Joo, a splendid return Rising star Choi Na Yeon, from Gangbuk district, debuts as an actress¡­ Post Lee He Seo Many celebrities tried to follow in Lee Hee Seo''s footsteps, but none of them could be a ¡®star'' like her. Lee Hee Seo remained in the public eye even after her retirement. Every time photos of her daily life, such as shopping at the supermarket or attending a family event with her children, were revealed through the diligent stalking of journalists, her poprity was undeniable, as seen in real-time search trends. But suddenly, a piece of shocking news breaks out. [Breaking News]Lee Hee Seomits suicide The Tragic Death of "Cindere" Actress, Lee Hee Seo (1st report) Top actress Lee Hee Seo dies¡­ presumed to be suicide In an era where there was no ethical reporting on extreme choices, the news of her death was sensationalized with headlines saying "she hanged herself at her inws'' mansion in Pyeongchang-dong". It contained explicit content. In a time when there was no reporting ethic about extreme choices, the news of her death hanged herself at her inws'' mansion in Pyeongchang-dong. It contained explicit content. Those who were curious about her life after retirement were shocked by the sudden news of her death, and some even visited the memorable location from her debut film, "Happy Farewell," tomemorate her with flowers. (I heard her married life wasn¡¯t a joke? It was said that her family had forced her to retire, making her speak a foreignnguage during meal times) (I heard that the Jusung Group family holds more than 20 ancestral rites a year?) (There is a rumour that Yoo Gun Min has a mistress. And she is a model) (He''s a chaebol, her inws may have made marriage life hard.) There was a lot of spection about Lee Hee Seo''s death. One of her acquaintances who had been drawing public attention, had stated in an interview, ¡°She was under a lot of stress because she was a wealthy family''s daughter-inw,¡± and ¡°She had been suffering from depression due to the constant pressure from her husband''s family.¡± Amid the suspicions surrounding Lee''s death, Jusung Group remained tight-lipped. The spokesperson of the Jusung Group issued a statement regarding the rumours surrounding the death of Lee Hee Seo, saying that the ims made by the housekeeper are false and requesting the public to refrain from making baseless assumptions. Despite the statement, it only served to fuel the rumours further and they continued to circte until they were overshadowed by the love affairs of other top stars. ¡®But the atmosphere was unusual, isn''t it possible that the rumours are notpletely false?'' When he brought up the topic of ¡®mom'', Chairman Yoo, his father, and his older brother felt like avoided mentioning Lee Hee Seo. This made Yeon Seo feel unease. ¡®Something like a drama actually exists in reality.'' Kang Jin Hoo of the year 2207 learned about the society of the past, including the 2010s, through movies. ¡®Maybe the drama was based on reality.'' As he tried to shake off the strange, ufortable feeling, he imagined a scenario where an ordinary woman is abused by their wealthy mother-inw and gets a divorce, receiving money aspensation. This was the moment when Lim Seung Hyun stopped the car. ¡°Young master, we have arrived.¡± He woke up from his thoughts and dazedly entered the building. ¡°This way.¡± Fortunately, Lim Seung Hyun took the lead and guided Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo entered the elevator. ¡®Uh, by the way, what floor am I on?'' While hesitating, Lim Seung Hyun pressed the button without missing a beat. It was the top floor, the penthouse. "Uh¡­ what''s the password?" ¡°I don¡¯t know that either,¡± replied Seung Hyun. Chapter 8.2 Chapter 8.2 Yoo Yeon Seo groaned for a moment, then turned on automatic action mode again. His hand moved on its own. ¡®0821? How much self-love can someone have to make their house password their birthday.'' He deliberately pressed the password for the door lock openly, for Lim Seung Hyun to see. Lim Seung Hyun also memorized the number attentively. "You''ve done a good job, you can leave." ¡°Ah, let''s say goodbye properly before I go¡­¡± "We''ll do that tomorrow." ¡®Tomorrow? There shouldn''t be any particr schedule, but he still had some doubts'', Lim Seung Hyun nodded. "Understood. What time should Ie?" ¡°Come around 10 am. If I can''t wake up, just enter. You saw the password, right?¡± ¡°Is that okay?¡± "Is there anything that''s not okay?" Lim Seung Hyun tried to control his surprised expression. ording to another of his colleague in the Strategic nning Department, Yeon Seo extremely disliked someone who intruded on his territory. +But seeing him grant ess so easily, Seung Hyun thought that either the rumours about him were exaggerated or he really had a problem with his memory. ¡°Then I''ll see you tomorrow, young master." Yeon Seo waved his hand roughly and entered the house. The automatic lights and the spacious shoe storage caught Yeon Seo''s attention. ¡®What kind of shoe storage have exactly the same size as my old house?'' As he stepped inside, the high ceiling with elegant chandeliers in the multiyered interior greeted him. "Ah¡­" ¡®Is this really my house?''he thought foolishly as he looked around the house. Blood began to drip from his nose and stained his clothes and the floor. It was a side effect of memory synchronization. ¡®What should I say about this automatic action mode?¡­ the cost performance is bad.'' Despite being only less than a minute, his nose started to bleed. With that thought, Yoo Yeon Seo wiped the blood with his sleeve and continued to peruse each room of his house. ¡°Why is my house this spacious even though I live alone?¡±, he muttered * * * * * * After Yoo Yeon Seo left the house, there was silence at Chairman Yoo''s mansion in Pyeongchang-dong. "So he remembered that event¡­", Chairman Yoo said in a deep voice. When Lee Hee Seo made her extreme choice, it was Yeon Seo who found her first. Hearing themotion, Yoo Eun Ho and the staff came running, but the firmly locked door showed no signs of opening. [Elder young master, please step back for now.] [But¡­] [There must be a reason why the Little young master doesn''t want you to see it. Please leave this to us.] The staff found the key and opened the door, and everyone held their breath at the devastating sight. [Huh-eok¡­!] [Ambnce! Call an ambnce!] Yoo Eun Ho was held in someone''s arms and could not see the scene, but he could clearly hear his younger brother''s voice inside. [Auntie, I''m holding on¡­ Mom, Mom is weird¡­] [Young master!] Later, it was heard that the younger brother was holding their mother''s legs and trying to lift her up with all his strength. He was shouting not toe in in case his elder brother would witness the scene. [What''s going on! ] [Oh my god¡­ Honey!] Yoo Eun Ho had never seen his grandparents look so horrified, and he had also never seen his father cry out in agony. Yoo Yeon Seo, who witnessed his mother''s death, had to receive counselling for a while because of the psychological shock. [But where did Mom go?] [What?] [Our Mom¡­] Afterwards, Yoo Yeon Seo acted like a broken machine and did strange things, and the whole family tried to eliminate his trauma with all their strength, but it was insufficient. [Ahhh!] [Yeon Seo!] Then one day, after having a major seizure, Yeon Seo became normal again. It was as if he didn''t know the word ¡®mom'' at all. At the time, the doctor said that it was probably due to the fact that the shock was too great and affected his head, causing him to lose memories of his mother. [From now on, don''t bring up your mother. You never know if it will trigger another fit.] [¡­grandma.] [Eun Ho, my sweet grandson. You have to take good care of yourself too.] [I''m okay.] * * * * * * Lee Hee Seo''s name became a taboo word within the family. After suffering a major seizure, his brother''s personality changed. Yeon Seo, who was once considerate and gentle, became selfish and spoiled. And then, when grandfather and father went on a long trip, he took the opportunity to join a talent agency as a trainee. "It seems that the ident awakened those memories." Eun Ho said with a tight voice Yu Gun Min''s face was already pale, and his lower lip was quivering. ¡°For now, let''s just leave Yeon Seo be, grandfather. Even if you try to convince himter.¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s do that.¡± Chairman Yoo rubbed his temple and let out a sigh, worried that if he said anything to Yeon Seo, the fits from before would start again. ¡°But I can¡¯t just leave it as it was before¡±, he said. "Father." Although Chairman Yoo felt annoyed by his second grandson, he did not hesitate to offer his support behind the scenes. Half of him was genuinely worried, and the other half of him had an impulsive feeling that it wouldn''t be so bad for Yeon Seo to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. And he was well aware of how Yeon Seo was evaluated in the industry and the ridicule he faced on the inte. However, he didn''t react much to it. The conflicting thoughts of whether Yeon Seo would eventually give up ande back to focus on thepany''s business made him hesitate to take any action. ¡°I thought wrong¡­ That doesn''t mean things will go my way¡±, Chairman Yoo mumbled to himself. Yoo Gun Min and Yoo Eun Ho observed Chairman Yoo¡¯s self-talk. "Can''t we at least salvage his reputation?" "That''s right." Yu Gun Min nodded, having regained hisposure. He was ready to do everything for his son, but he was only twiddling his thumbs in response to Chairman Yoo''s order to not do anything for Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°I thought it was not worth reacting to whether hees or goes. But we can''t leave him like this.¡± ¡®I have to take action'', Chairman Yoo thought, clicking his tongue. Chapter 9.1 Chapter 9.1 If there is somethingcking, it should be fixed ordingly. "Congrattions on your safe return, Ghost." As soon as Kang Jin Hoo took off his gas mask, the dirt that had umted on his body scattered. His fatigued face was covered in dirt and there was not a single ce on his clothes that was unscathed. His superior nced at the missing right arm of his subordinate and then checked Kang Jin Hoo''s records. "The squad¡­ has been annihted. It''s good that you at least came back alive. Where did you leave your arm?" Themander did not say anything to the squad leader, Kang Jin Hoo, who returned alone. After all, life can always be recreated. In this society, the priority was teaching the young soldiers who had just joined the army that "You are expendable. Give priority to return safely, but if you have sustained irreparable injury, end your own life." ¡®Even though it''s only him that survived, it''s still okay.''Despite feeling sad about the young recruits he trained who died, themander thought it was more of an advantage that Private Kang survived. Private Kang was the only soldier who had not been subjected to "disposal" since he was born and therefore had invaluable experiences that could not be replicated artificially. ¡°It was caught up in the explosion along with my squad.¡± ¡°I could attach it back if you brought it¡­¡± Themander clicked his tongue because he thought it was a waste of resources to attach a mechanical arm to a person, but Private Kang Jin Hoo did not have any thoughts on the matter. ¡°Go to the infirmary and attach a new arm. Wait at home for the time being, and wait for the next mission.¡± "Understood." Kang Jin Hoo nodded his head with an expressionless face. ¡°It can still be reused¡±, a cold voice that seemed to be grading an object echoed through the closing door. The words were directed at him. Kang Jin Hoo frowned. Rather, Kang Jin Hooughed at the absurdity of AI spewing human-like words of concern. He left the infirmary with a new arm and emerged outside the unit. The underground air was stuffy and cramped due to people living together in a confined space. And sometimes the soldiers were able to go to the surface to annihte monsters and gather resources. ¡°Ghost, you got a new arm? what happened?¡± ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°How can the record of a soldier without a mechanical device be broken like this¡­ Wanna have a drinkter?¡± "Later." Kang Jin Hoo squeezed through the gap and headed towards his home. At the centre of therge pir, there was an artificial life incubation device called "Eve" revealing its existence. Just then, a person was born. The birth assistance drone that was hovering in the air moved quickly. B said that it was the food production area. The baby who was transferred by the drone will be in charge of growing vegetables in the greenhouse or managing livestock production. ¡°No need.¡± As he opened the front door, the AI in charge of managing the house greeted him. Kang Jin Hoo threw himself onto the bed after taking a quick shower. [What would you like to do if you lived in a world before the apocalypse?] [Run away!] [Aah! Please, save me¡­!] His body was heavy, but he couldn''t sleep and only kept having these intrusive thoughts. Kang Jin Hoo sat up. "House, open the archive." "Yes." Kang Jin Hoo was born in District S, where his future as a soldier was predetermined from the moment of his cell formation. He began his training as soon as he could walk and was sent to the ground at the age of 10. ¡®That person was a doctor in another work, but in this one, he''s a baseball yer.'' A pre-determined life of fighting monsters from birth until death. Even though he was born unable to feel pain, he still had emotions. At first, he questioned why he had to do this and doubted and raged against his identity. But now, he has reached a stage of eptance. ¡®It''s going to be interesting.'' What must it feel like to be a different person through a work of fiction? If humans no longer live hidden underground like they do now and instead live under the blue sky as they please, he wanted to be an actor. The job is not one that advocates for the renewed purpose of human survival by applying deep fake technology to robots as they are now. He wanted to be a student, a teacher, and sometimes just apany worker in a creative work full of human touch. ¡®I''m thinking about useless things.''It was a dream that would nevere true. *** Yoo Yeon Seo woke up to the sound of his phone''s rm, he groggily raised his body up and rubbed his eyes. He felt the sensation of flesh and blood, not the artificialness of a mechanical prosthetic. ¡®Oh right. This is 2018.'', Yeon Seo realised, his eyes full of life. He lifted his head to the clock which indicated that it was 6:30 AM. ¡®I still have some time before Lim Seung Hyun arrives.'' He took some tissues from the desk beside the bed and brought them to his mouth. "Beta." ¡°Synchronize my memories.¡± He must diligently absorb this body''s memories quickly. After bleeding for another round, the exhausted Yeon Seo regained consciousness after passing out. This synchronization also yielded no harvest. Yeon Seo was once again reminded of just how cheap the original host was, he couldn''t even get a handful of memories in return. ¡°What, are there meal assistance robots here too?¡± He heard no sounds and wondered when this was performed. After washing up to get rid of the blood on his body, he came out to the living room and saw the breakfastid out on the table. "That can''t be right." Even in a house with this much money, it was not awkward to have at least one housekeeper. Perhaps it was something that Yoo Yeon Seo specifically instructed. As he was about to sit down, he heard a click on the front door lock. Lim Seung Hyun, dressed in a suit, greeted Yoo Yeon Seo with a nod as he met his eyes. "Young master. Good morning." "You''re just in time. Have you had breakfast?" "No? Not yet¡­" "Let''s eat together." Chapter 9.2 Chapter 9.2 Lim Seung Hyun had a surprised expression. ¡®Why? Isn''t it nice to have a meal together?''Yeon Seo, who thought this, motioned for Lim Seung Hyun to take a seat. "Shall we have a meal together?" "Yes. We just need to put the rice and spoons here, right?" ¡°I-I will do it.¡± "Please, take a seat." Lim Seung Hyun was flustered, but Yeon Seo even sat him down and insisted on personally serving him. "Seeing you''re surprised, you must be well aware that there is a problem with my memory." "Yes, that''s right.", Lim Seung Hyun confirmed. "Was my personality really that strange?" "Yes, well¡­ No, it wasn''t." Yeon Seo smirked, feeling amused and a little sorry for Lim Seung Hyun''s flustered state. He was supposed to be an elite member of the Jusung Group, but here he was acting like a clumsy amateur. Yoo Yeon Seo focused on the delicious meal, and the only sound in the room was the ttering of cutlery. ¡°You said you''re from the Strategic nning Department, right? Who assigned Lim Seung Hyun to me?¡±, he inquired. ¡°As instructed by the Managing Director.¡± ¡°By Managing Director, do you mean hyung?¡± ¡°Yes, he told me to do my best to assist you, young master.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo paused and stared at Lim Seung Hyun. Lim Seung Hyun noticed that this was an interview that Yoo Yeon Seo was conducting and straightened his posture. "Then how much should I trust you, Lim Seung Hyun?" Lim Seung Hyun swallowed hard. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that, young master. Trust is something I have to earn while working with you." "Hmm, is that so?¡± "Just think of it as having another manager and use them as you please." Yoo Yeo Seo''s eyebrows twitched. Use whom? It''s the same person. ¡°You say to use as if we''re treating people like objects¡­ Anyway, I understand. My older brother hired you, but you will be working for me, right?¡± "Yes." "If that''s the case, it would be better if youe in as my manager¡­ But then again, having a business card that says they''re with ¡®Jusung Group'' holds more weight." Yoo Yeon Seo muttered to himself as he resumed his meal. I still didn''t understand. Still, he didn''t understand why they had to assign someone to watch over him, especially someone from the Jusung Group. His agency would have provided him with a new manager anyway. "Do you report my every move to my brother?" "No. The Managing Director did not put any such condition.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. Wasn''t he trying to keep tabs on his little brother or was he just worried? No, it was more convincing to attach surveince because he had caused so many incidents. ¡°I think he did it because he was worried about the young master¡¯s memory.¡± The quick-witted Lim Seung Hyun read Yeon Seo''s ufortable feelings and spoke up. "Does hyung always take good care of me?" "Yes, it''s a well-known fact even among the junior employees. The Managing Director and the Vice Chairman take extremely good care of you." "Is that so?" Hmm, yes. Let''s put our doubts to rest and just think of it as a good sibling rtionship. It will only get moreplicated if we think too much. Yoo Yeon Seo thought it might also be sympathy because he had witnessed his mother''s death up close. "Okay. Let''s go out if you''re done eating." ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°My agency.¡± * * * * * * ¡°Amnesia? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)from the ident?¡± It''s something like that. I remember things here and there, but I can''t think about it properly, anyway." Han Jun Oh, the CEO of Halo Media, stared dumbfoundedly at Yoo Yeon Seo, who was sitting up straight in front of him. He thought it was strange as he used to speak informally with him, but now he was using honorifics. "Well, I''m d you''re okay.¡± Even though Yoo Yeon Seo was impudent and didn''t speak politely, CEO Han was weak-hearted and would not have feltfortable if he had died. Actually, the fear of how Jusung Group would fare if he died was also a factor. "So, why did youe here? Shouldn''t you be resting some more?" "Oh, I''m not going to work right away. help me find an acting teacher.¡± "What?" CEO Han jumped up in surprise. ¡°Why are you so surprised? Even CEO Han knows that I''m a terrible actor too. I received a lot of criticism in the article.¡± ¡°So, are you saying you''ll take acting lessons from a teacher?¡± ¡°"If something iscking, I have to fix it.¡± Is this the same Yeon Seo who had no self-awareness and now he''s voluntarily taking acting lessons? Did the world look so different after his near-death experience? "You-are you, Yoo Yeon Seo?" ¡°If I¡¯m not Yoo Yeon Seo, who is the person sitting in front of you, sir?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo felt embarrassed but maintained his poker face. CEO Han was taken aback and scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "So, will you arrange it for me?" "Huh? Yes. If you''re willing to learn, of course, I''ll arrange it for you." The dazed CEO Han thought to himself, ¡®but if Yeon Seo really turned over a new leaf and got rid of his bad acting, even a little bit, it would be a huge deal.'' Even hopeless workse to life as soon as they catch Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes. With his background, resources, and acting skills, he could carry out a project by himself. CEO Han was fired up. ¡°I¡¯ll find you a really good teacher.¡± ¡°I will entrust this with CEO Han.¡± ¡®Wow, wow¡­ You trust me? Is this the same worthless Yoo Yeon Seo? My heart swells with pride.''CEO Han stroked his chest. ¡®Well, I guess it''s possible to undergo some changes if you can survive a near-death situation. He''s finally matured, we don''t need to worry about fixing any more mistakes.'' "Oh? A call from Manager Park¡­ " But that thought quickly crumbled as soon as he received a call from someone. "Yeon Seo. What''s this article about you?" Yoo Yeon Seo, after being discharged from the hospital, visited the bereaved family and made an insensitive remark, "buy a foreign car with your brother''s life insurance money". Even after the death of his manager, Yeon Seo remained determined and went to meet the victim''s family, killing the victim twice. Chapter 10.1 Chapter 10.1 "Oh, wow." He had just been discharged from the hospital, but the article was already out. As expected, he had a sensational appeal. As Yoo Yeon Seo eximed in excitement, CEO Han felt blood rushing to his head. "Is this true?" "It''s true." "Oh my goodness¡­" Han Jun Oh grabbed the back of his neck and leaned back. "The article is malicious." Lim Seung Hyun, who was sitting silently, looked up the article on his phone. As soon as the first article appeared, other media organizations copied it and ran simr stories with simr titles. Yeon Seo''s name quickly dominated real-time search rankings. "Once you receive the insurance money for the deceased manager, buy a foreign car," Yoo Yeon Seo said, causing the bereaved family to cry twice. "I''m a reporter for Entertainment Jump, Lee Da Woon¡­" Lim Seung Hyun''s gaze became sharp. Before he arrived at Yoo Yeon Seo''s house, he was given special instructions by the Chairman. He was not to spy on him but to report everything that attacked Yoo Yeon Seo The chairman''s instructions also allowed him to cleverly sidestep Yoo Yeon Seo''s question in the morning, ¡®Will you report to Hyung?'' ¡®That person must be unlucky to publish an article like this when the Chairman is ready to personally step in.'' He could easily predict the future of this Lee- reporter. He should have exercised more restraint. When he searched for the reporter''s other articles, he found that there had been more than a few nderous articles criticizing Yoo Yeon Seo. Lim Seung Hyun took a couple of screenshots and returned the phone back to his pocket. No matter how it was reported, if the words of the bereaved family were true, there was no way to stop it. Lim Seung Hyun was waiting in the car at the time, so he didn''t know the exact circumstances. "Didn''t you say that you gave them some constion money?" "I did." This startled CEO Han. "You gave constion money? Y-you did?" "It wasn''t much. But I felt like I should give at least something." "That''s¡­Well done¡­" Today has been full of surprises. Yeon Seo voluntarily takes acting lessons and even thinks about the bereaved family. It''s good news that his change in personality due to memory loss has been positive, so what''s with this article? CEO Han looked back and forth between the article and Yeon Seo, confused. "But the article doesn''t mention anything about the condolence money." "Maybe the family didn''t want to disclose it." The perpetrator of the ident was also said to have died at the scene, so maybe they needed someone to me. And Yoo Yeon Seo, who was the only survivor of the ident and whose name was known, was at the top of the list. "But shouldn''t we also set the record straight?" "Let it go. People often can''t think straight when they lose someone close to them." "¡­" Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged it off and didn''t think much of it, but CEO Han and Lim Seung Hyun remained silent. This was because they were reminded of his biological mother, Lee Hee Seo. It''s not hard to find articles from the time about young Yoo Yeon Seo being the first to discover her. There were many rumours surrounding Lee Hee Seo and the Jusung Group, but there were also many rumours surrounding Yoo Yeon Seo, the first witness. There were rumours that he suffered from aphasia due to post-traumatic stress disorder or that he was so traumatized that she developed mental issues. He had been going to psychiatric counselling for a while, so the rumours must have been spread by someone who witnessed it. "Young master, do you have any idea how much thepensation was-." "Forget it, don''t respond. Don''t do anything either, CEO Han." Yoo Yeon Seo waved his hand, interrupting Lim Seung Hyun. He wasn''t offended by this malicious article. On the contrary, it felt good knowing that he was still the centre of attention even after taking a few months off. ¡®It''s a very good set of circumstances.''Yoo Yeon Seo was quite satisfied with his current situation. First of all, as the third-generation chaebol, he had a lot of money, and his background meant that he wouldn''t have to go through auditions to get roles; scripts woulde to him automatically. He also had an agency that could provide him with an acting teacher, and if he couldn''t get work because of rumours, he still had a supportive and harmonious family that would be there for him. "Don''t bother with this, just arrange for me to take acting sses as soon as possible." * * * * * "Jong Seo, isn''t this about your family?" Jong Seo, the younger brother of Kim Jong Ho, Yoo Yeon Seo''sst manager, was taken aback by the contents on the cell phone screen of his schoolmate. "I knew that Yoo Yeon Seo was rude, but I didn''t expect her to be this distasteful." "Did he really say that? That''s unbelievable." "If I''d been born with this face, wouldn''t be an actor, I would just spend money quietly. And life would have been great." "Agreed." As his friends giggled and chattered, Jong Seo snatched Dong Mi''s phone and scrolled through the article. "This isn''t true¡­?" "What do you mean?" "I never said that." "So, what''s this article? Is it just a reporter''s assumption?" Even when reporters came to visit, his family turned them away. Despite many attempts by people iming to be Yeon Seo''s manager to interview them, they sent them all away. They didn''t like the idea of turning his brother''s death into clickbait, especially during such a difficult time for his family. "Actually, no reporters were allowed into our house¡­" The article contained a strange sentence that sounded familiar to Kim Jong Seo. "Oh!" The man who entered the house, and thinking that their young master had forgotten something. Chapter 10.2 Chapter 10.2 [But, did our young master say anything inappropriate?] [He told me to buy a foreign car with the constion money he gave me. It''s really disrespectful¡­ Has he always been like that?] At the time, he couldn''t refute Yoo Yeon Seo his cutting remarks, so he replied bluntly. In fact, upon reflection, Yoo Yeon Seo''s words were all correct. From the beginning, their family never had any thoughts towards Yoo Yeo Seo, despite their resentment towards the driver who caused the ident. His brother had only worked for a little over two months, yet they were overwhelmed with gratitude for therge amount ofpensation money they received. [I see. I will apologize on his behalf. I will talk to our young master and tell him not to say things like that.] What did the man who said that look like? Now that I think about it, his cheekbones were raised, almost as if he was holding back augh. Could it be that he was the one who wrote the article? Or did he sell the information to someone for money? But why is iting out like this? "Damn¡­ What do I do?" Kim Jong Seo ran his hands through his hair as he paced back and forth. Meanwhile, the Strategic nning Department of Jusung Group had alsoe across Yeon Seo''s article. This was the first ce to hear news of the boss''s family affairs. "Looks like our young master has done it again. Whoever made the bet, pay up." "Wow¡­ right after being discharged from the hospital? Isn''t that the fastest record? "Is Seung Hyun going to be okay?" "Why worry about someone who''s already had a farewell party?" Although some people didn''t join the conversation, they were loyal to thepany and frowned at the gossip of other employees. But among some of the newly hired employees, gossiping about Yeon Seo was like a sport, because in the past, Chairman Yoo had let him get away with anything. "Oh, what a waste. If it had happened tomorrow, I would have won." "I thought our young master would have immediately caused an incident." "When you say young master, do you mean¡­Yeon Seo?" "¡­!" Everyone was startled and quickly stood up from their seats. They had not realised that Yoo Eun Ho had approached them silently amidst their lively chatter. "Isn''t it working hours?" Yoo Eun Ho stared at their faces for a while without saying a word. With just his cold gaze, the temperature in the room seemed to drop significantly. "Did you guys bet on my little brother? How much did you bet?" "S-sir. That was¡­" "The three of you, I''ll remember your faces." The faces of the three people who had been gossiping about Yoo Yeon Seo turned pale. Normally, Yoo Eun Ho wasn''t the type of person to eavesdrop on employees'' small talk. But when it came to his little brother, it was different. Yoo Eun Ho was there as well during the visit to the bereaved family, and it was strange for the matter to be distorted and criticized just because the subject was Yoo Yeon Seo. "Oh, crap." A heavy sigh came from behind. It was a stark contrast to the excitement they had just shown about betting on Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡®So Yoo Yeon Seo was being undermined like this.'' If even regr employees behaved like this towards Yeon Seo, then¡­ Thinking that he was also responsible for this situation, Yoo Eun Ho went straight to the Chairman''s office. "Chairman." "You''re here." Chairman Yoo looked uneasy, perhaps because he had already seen the news article. "So, this article isn''t true, is it?" When Chairman Yoo first read the article, he was angry. He thought that after the ident, his grandson had be more mature, but he was disappointed to see that nothing had changed. However, since it was a reality where trivial articles often appear without being true, he called Yu Eun Ho to confirm the facts first. "Is it not true?" "No, it''s not. I was there." "Is that so?" Yu Eun Ho recounted everything that had happened that day without missing a single detail. Chairman Yoo nodded in satisfaction. However, despite feeling embarrassed that he had doubted his own grandson based on a short article, his anger grew towards the people who wrote and published these reckless articles. "I can''t just let them get away with this!" "Grandfather, why don''t we just observe for now?" Eun Ho calmed Chairman Yoo, who had risen abruptly. "Didn''t say you were there, too? This needs to be corrected." "If we react hastily, they''ll say it''s external pressure from a bigpany. . Dealing with the media is different from before." "That''s true¡­." The more you suppress, the more public opinion will re up. At times like this, it was best to do nothing, as it had always been. "For now, let''s wait and see, Grandfather. There was no problem with Yeon Seo''s actions when dealing with the bereaved family" "Really?" "Maybe the bereaved family will set the record straight, and then it won''t be toote to respond." And when they let their guard down, we''ll catch them all at once. Yoo Eun Ho''s eyes glinted sharply. * * * * * * "Reporter Lee, you did a good job" "This much is easy." As his colleagues chimed in, Lee Da Woon''s shoulders straightened. Even though it had been a few days since he released the article, everyone was still talking about Yoo Yeon Seo. Everyone was using Lee''s article as a reference and publishing near-fictionalized versions of it, with no need for fact-checking. As usual, Yoo Yeon Seo''s side would not respond anyway. "Isn''t this reporter going to get the most clicks this year?" "If it''s Yoo Yeon Seo''s coverage, it''s a hundred per cent certain. Wow, I bet the bonus will be sweet." Lee Da Woon was the person who specialized in writing articles about Yoo Yeon Seowithin Entertainment Jump. At first, he had imagined a drama unfolding in his head, wondering if writing clickbait articles targeting a third-generation chaebol would harm him in any way. But no matter what kind of article he wrote, neither Jusung Group nor Yoo Yeon Seo''s agency took any significant action. "So, how did you get the scoop?" "I pretended to be a part of Yoo Yeon Seo''s staff and went into their house to snoop around." "But isn''t that a crime?" "It''s not a crime if you don''t get caught." As a result, his actions became bolder and escted. He had his eye on the pay-for-performance bonus that was tied to increasing ad revenue. "Huh?" A fellow reporter, who had been silently listening to their conversation, suddenly stood up. "Hey, guys, you should see this." [PAN Talk Talk] I am the real younger brother of Yoo Yeon Seo''s manager who died. The article is not true. (Verified) Chapter 11.1 Chapter 11.1 [PAN Talk Talk] I am the real younger brother of Yoo Yeon Seo''s manager who died. The article is not true. (Verified) I feel like I''m being criticized too much for things that aren''t true, so I''m borrowing my friend''s ID. Please forgive the disorganized writing. First of all, I am the deceased manager''s brother. (Photo) Due to identity issues, I will delete this post if there are more than 10 verifiedments. Yoo Yeon Seo indeed came to my house after being discharged from the hospital. To conclude, yes, our family received the condolence money from Yoo Yeon Seo. However, unlike what was reported, I was told by Yoo Yeon Seo to use the condolence money how I see fit, whether it be to buy a foreign car or pay for tuition. I have never heard anyone suggest using "the manager''s insurance money" or "the price of my brother''s life" to do so. I cannot disclose the exact amount, but it was enough to bepared to lottery winnings. Who gives this much as a death benefit, a private individual, not even an insurancepany, to the family of a manager who only worked for 2 months? My parents tried to refuse, but Yeon Seo insisted that it would bring him some peace of mind and deposited the money into our bank ount, even handling the tax processes, and left immediately afterwards. My family has never agreed to any interview requests from reporters, except for one time when someone iming to be Yoo Yeon Seo''s entourage came into the house and asked us what was said, so I told him truthfully. I think he was either the reporter who wrote the article or the person who gave away the information. My parents and I were surprised by the rumours about Yeon Seo. He was polite and courteous to my parents. We barely managed to keep him in our hearts, and I hope there will be no more mention of this incident or any other incidents in the future. Kim Jong Seo''s post was moved to the Top Rated within five minutes of being posted. At first, thements were divided over whether the post was fake or not. However, the verification photo was exactly the same as that of the manager, leaving no doubt. They even criticized the bereaved family for having received money from Jusung Group and also for remaining silent about it. -Is this post for real? -Let''s post it anyway. Yoo Yeon Seo''s fan club, Love Letter, jumped on the bandwagon and spread the post far and wide. ¨C Somehow, even though our actor is not the most polite person, he usually still stays within the bounds of propriety, but this time I thought it was weird that he crossed the line. ¨C I have to admit, I almost went too far myself. Haha, do I need to go to confession? ©¸Go for it. ©¸Mocking the bereaved family was too much, but I''m d it''s not true. ©¸If it was as much as a lottery jackpot, they probably gave around 1 billion won, right? Our actor is pretty humble for someone in their position, but that''s not a huge amount of money. ©¸Yeah, but it''s still a huge amount for a manager who has not been with them for long. ¨C My actor is polite and courteous, I''m not used to it. LOL. After the article was posted on various onlinemunities and received hundreds ofments, journalists began to write articles about it. The headline read, "It is not true that Yoo Yeon Seo insulted the bereaved¡­ Family speaks out on the controversy." Yoo Yeon Seo Manager''s Family Mocking Controversy, Jusung Group rifies Position "Manager''s Brother''s Post Is True¡­We Will Find the Reporter Impersonating an Employee and Hand Him Over to the Police" ©¸Jusung wrote a statement. ©¸ Isn''t this the first time they''ve issued a statement about Yoo Yeon Seo? ©¸Impersonation? What a joke. ©¸If they sue¡­Isn''t Jusung''s legal team the best in Korea? -I think I found the reporter who first wrote the article write about Yeon Seo? ???? ???Are you sure? ©¸Yes. ©¸Someone sent a tip to the email address listed in the Jusung Group''s statement that said they will give a reward. ©¸There are probably already a lot of tips submitted. Jusung Group released a statement as if they had been waiting for the right moment. It was Yoo Eun Ho''s who had personally given the order. They took a strong stance, saying they will not only report the impersonator but also threatened to prosecute those who wrote articles spreading false information. Some may say that the media should not be turned into enemies, but the Jusung Group was more frightening than that. The article that copied Lee''s article and spread false facts was silently deleted. But the Love Letters submitted tips that had taken note of them it was flooding in. "Da Woon!" Naturally, the Entertainment Jump office was in chaos. The editor-in-chief yelled loudly as soon as he arrived at work. "Where''s Lee Da Woon?!" "I heard he was taking a day off today." Da Woon''s colleague, whose next was next to Da Woon''s, sighed heavily. "Ha¡­ if this a**hole doesn''t show up for work, we are done for." The editor-in-chief searched through Da Woon''s desk, and the atmosphere in the office turned sour. "What were you guys doing when Da Woon was writing this kind of article instead of stopping him?!" The other employees who heard this snorted inwardly. After all, who else was it that had instructed them to focus on Yoo Yeon Seo. However, the employees who were secretly snickering were also the ones who added ttery to the exclusive story that reporter Lee Da Woon had asked for, expecting a sweet bonus. "Excuse me." A stranger entered the chaotic office. Therge man in a ck suit was smiling warmly. "What, what is it?" "This is from the Strategic nning Department of Jusung Group. And this is Detective Seo from Gangnam Police Station." A person from Jusung Group, and apanied by a police detective? The editor-in-chief gulped. He tried to hide his surprised expression. "If you''re looking for reporter Lee Da Woon, he didn''te to work today." "Ah, that''s not why we''re here. Although it''s somewhat simr." "Huh?" "My colleague is already on his way to Lee Da Woon''s ce with the police.." "Then why are you here¡­?" The man just grinned without answering. To someone who didn''t know about the case, it might have seemed like a warm smile, but it sent shivers down the editor-in-chief''s arm. "You''re the person in charge, right?" "That''s right, but¡­ that article was written solely by Lee Da Woon without consulting us." "If the person in charge doesn''t know, then that''s a problem." The editor-in-chief''s attempt to evade responsibility didn''t work. The detective who had been standing silently by stepped forward. "You''ll have toe with me." "W-w-why do I have to go?" "Let''s talk about it at the station." "Wait!" Chapter 11.2 Chapter 11.2 Trantor Note: It''s snowing today! Hope everyone is doing alright. I love reading yourments ?? enjoy reading! The man handcuffed the editor and walked out. The remaining employees stood awkwardly staring at the door. "What?" ¡°What is going on?¡± "What''s happening? Are we in trouble?" Afterwards, Entertainment Jump was abandoned by its parentpany, and it was closed shortly after Jusung Group''s involvement. It was not known in detail what caused the closure. * * * * * ¡°As expected, our Yeon Seo wouldn''t do something like that!¡± ¡°Wasn''t CEO Han sceptical then?¡± "Well¡­ ahem, since you''ve done so many things, it''s only natural that you don''t believe it!", CEO Hanughed and patted Yoo Yeon Seo on the back. Yoo Yeon Seo who would have normally been nervous, remained calm in this situation. ¡®His personality really has changed a lot. Looks like amnesia can sometimes be a good thing.'' Once Kim Jong Seo''s rification was posted and the response from Jusung Group was also different from before, it wasn''t long before public opinion quickly reversed. Yoo Yeon Seo became a victim unfairly targeted all along by unreasonable standards. They called for an end to the open mockery and ridicule of Yeon Seo, which had been rampant for a long time. Of course, the impact of Love Letter''s post pretending not to be a fan also yed a role. ¡°So, when do I start my acting lessons?¡± "Well¡­just wait a bit. It takes time to find a good teacher.¡± "Everyone says no when they realise that it''s for me?" CEO Han tried to gloss over it, but Yoo Yeon Seo, who was quick-witted, was able to grasp the issue. "Th-that''s because¡­ um¡­¡­" ¡°Right. It''s all because of CEO Han. They won''te because they don''t get paid much.¡± "What?" "Let''s pay them five times more than what was originally agreed upon." Yeon Seo held out his stretched-out palm. This was a decision only those with money to burn could make. "But still, that''s too much." "It''s not CEO Han''s money, it''s my own, so I don''t mind paying more." "Okay, I understand." CEO Han nodded. Yeon Seo''s reputation in the industry was the worst, and they were having trouble finding an acting teacher due to rumours about him. Currently, they were in a situation where they had to rely on one''s friendship and plead for their help. However, CEO Han was relieved when the ¡®money ghost'' Yoo Yeon Seo said he would pay for his own expenses. It made him wonder if he was really serious about acting lessons. ¡®Anyway, why is Yeon Seo looking at that?'' ¡°I understand that, but why are you reading a script?¡± ¡°To choose a role.¡± ¡°You said you would be taking lessons.¡± "That''s one thing, and this is another. It''s time for me to get into a project. Haven''t all the scripts been sent to me?" Yoo Yeon Seo replied confidently as if it were natural. CEO Han was taken aback and waved his hand in embarrassment. "Why don''t you take lessons first and improve your acting skills before getting into a project? Hm?" Yeon Seo silently shook his head. After being discharged from the hospital, he stayed several days at home, waiting for the day he would start the acting lessons. During this time, he had a small epiphany. ¡®That''s right. I''m not a natural-born actor.'' Was there a need to wait until you get lessons to improve your acting skills? He couldn''t fall any lower than he already was. Ever since he was hospitalized, he had been eager to start acting as soon as possible. It''s something he''s longed for since he was young, but it''s not the year 2207, so he can''t just sit around and twiddle his fingers. "Your body hasn''t fully recovered yet." ¡°It''s recovered enough. I can take lessons slowly, and start choosing projects now, right?¡± "Yeah¡­how can I stop you?" CEO Han sighed in defeat upon realising that there was no way to persuade Yeon Seo otherwise. Yeon Seo''sck of natural talent meant that their image transformation had already fallen behind. The strategy of using their newly improved acting skills to drive the wedge while public opinion was still somewhat favourable towards them had gone down the drain. "Uh, we have a problem¡­" "What is it?" "Even if you were to enter a project right now, you don''t have a manager to represent you. And it''s not like Secretary Lim can do the job." CEO Han nced briefly at Lim Seung Hyun. Yeon Seo tilted his head, wondering if that was such a big deal. "Why not have Manager Park do it?" "If Manager Park is in charge of you again, thepany will go under." "Really? Hmm¡­" Yeon Seo stroked his chin, lost in thought. He had been periodically synchronizing his memories and had experienced countless managers. "Number 12." "What?" "The 12th manager, what was their name?" "The 12th¡­Ah, the one who abandoned you on the street?" Most managers couldn''t handle Yeon Seo''s difficult personality and disappeared without a word. But there was only one person who had given sincere advice, even if they had abandoned them on the street¡­even if they had given them the middle finger¡­ "What''s wrong with him?" "Bring them back. I liked them." "You? But you said you wouldn''t let theme near you again." "Did I?" Yeon Seo shrugged. ¡®I don''t remember, I have amnesia.'' "Will theye back after causing such a scene?" "If you pay them well, they''lle back." "You may be a chaebol and not know anything, but there are people in this world who value their pride more than money, you know?" CEO Han was at a loss for words. The 12th manager was the only one who had put up with Yeon Seo''s behaviour. They would have to work hard to bring them back, but if they left again because of Yeon Seo, it would only make CEO Han tired. "I will find that person for you, young master. I can negotiate well." "Is that so?" Lim Seung Hyun, who had been listening silently next to them, stepped forward and Yeon Seo smiled brightly. "Did you hear that, CEO Han? Please give us their contact information." "We''ve disposed of the personnel files of our former employees¡­" "That''s alright. We already know everything from our side." The CEO Han felt a shiver run down his arm at Lim Seung Hyun''s words. When he and Manager Park went to visit Yeon Seo in the hospital, the person waiting there was Lim Seung Hyun. They couldn''t quite put their finger on it, but every time they saw him, they felt a cold aura between them. "Well then, if you put in a lot of money, I can soon start taking acting lessons and also have a manager. All I have left to do is choose the right projects." Yeon Seo light-heartedly smiled, unaware of CEO Han''s feelings. ¡®Wow! I can finally act too!'' Chapter 12.1 Chapter 12.1 Trantor''s note: Manager Park is more like a Managing Director at Halo Media. Hence why his job role is not exactly that of a manager. Although Yoo Yeon Seo was quite excited, it wasn''t as if he could immediately take on a project just because he wanted to. "All of these scripts were sent to me?" For one, he only had one body, and he had to sift through the pile of scripts to find one that he liked. "Why are there so many?" "Because there are that many desperate people out there." There wasn''t a single script from a popr writer among the stack. Most of them were from new or rtively unknown writers. Even if they wanted to build a career, neers often get pushed aside for more experienced personnel in this industry. That''s why they send scripts to Yoo Yeon Seo out of a desperate desire to catch a break. "But why are all of them lead roles?" "You said you wouldn''t do it if it wasn''t a lead role." "Really? But I haven''t even had a chance to take any lessons yet. It''s not a good idea to just blindly take on a lead role¡­" Manager Park held his breath. He observed the unusually calm Yeon Seo''s face and scrutinized it as if it were something amazing. He knew that Yeon Seo experienced some memory loss, but his personality had changed so much.¡®Yeon Seo wasn''t insisting on being the lead role?'' "Anyway, you''ll be the main character on the set, so you can change the role as you like." The person who sessfully adapted the work that Yeon Seo chose for filming and made her debut was recognized in the industry to some extent. However, there were no cases where Yeon Seo was cast for the next work. The reason was that he was too inexperienced in acting. "What should I choose? Don''t you have any good suggestions?" "Just choose what you want. That''s how it has always been." "If it were me¡­ I would choose based on what I''ve experienced." Manager Park gave a piece of worthless advice, but it was different from Lim Seung Hyun. Yeon Seo flicked through the script like a card trick but stopped to consider Lim Seung Hyun''s words. "Based on what I''ve experienced¡­?" "Yes. Wouldn''t it make it easier for you to immerse yourself in the role?" ¡®Come to think of it, wasn''t there a role as a soldier in the script?''Yoo Yeon Seo quickly searched through the script. As Lim Seung Hyun had suggested, it would be better for him to take on a familiar role for his first project, as he could always y more diverse roles in the future. "I found it." Manager Park and Lim Seung Hyun peered over Yoo Yeon Seo''s shoulder. Looking at the script, he had chosen a role that waspletely different from what they had expected. "¡­a soldier?" "Why? I served in the military too." ¡®Hadn''t hepleted his mandatory service?''Yoo Yeon Seo asked what the problem was, but Lim Seung Hyun and Manager Park exchanged vague looks. "But there will be a lot of action scenes in this role, will it be okay?" No matter what he imagined, Yoo Yeon Seo always delivered more than expected in his acting. He was renowned for his poor pronunciation and bodynguage. His exceptional acting abilities often overshadowed other actors, even those with excellent pronunciation and bodynguage. Someone like him doing action scenes? Even with a stunt double, there were limits to what they could do. ¡°Oh, really? That''s even better.¡± But right now, the role that Yoo Yeon Seo was most confident in was the action role. Especially as a soldier, it was like living the life of Kang Jin Hoo himself. ¡°You can go to an action school.¡± ¡°But you can''t even act properly, let alone go to an action school¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned around abruptly. Meeting Manager Park''s sharp gaze, he cleared his throat. ¡°By the way, what are you doing here, Manager Park? Don''t you have work to do?¡± ¡°You have an eye for picking good scripts.¡± Manager Park gave a thumbs up. Even though he used to hate Yoo Yeon Seo so much that he wouldn''t even look at his face, this was an action he could take, considering the fact that his personality had changed. Even now, although he was still somewhat deferential, he didn''t curse or speak rudely. Although it was still only half-respectful. ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡®What should I do? It''s not like I''m the same person who had a good eye for scripts like the original Yoo Yeon Seo.'' He thought to himself whilst ying with the pen. ¡®Wait, if I use the automatic action mode, I might be able to pick up a good script, right?'' Yoo Yeon Seo was momentarily stunned by Beta''s words. Despite being cursed as a bad actor by others, he was still recognized for his eye for scripts. As Yoo Yeon Seo was still immersed in thoughts, a phone rang. "Oh, excuse me. It''s an important call." "It''s okay." Lim Seung Hyun took out his phone from his pocket and looked at the screen. He smiled with satisfaction, but the energy he gave off was not good, causing Manager Park to take a step back from him. ¡°Young master, I''ll be going now.¡± ¡°Number 12?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo acknowledged with a wave. Lim Seung Hyun bowed and left the conference room. "I''ll go after you choose a script." "Instead of relying on me, isn''t it more appropriate for Manager Park to also develop perception? After all Manager Park is the one in charge. Don''t you have any pride? Making me do all the work?" Manager Park frowned.¡®This amnesia is a lie, right? Why wasn''t his speech affected at all?'' "Okay, I''ll pick the ones I like and put them on top. That should be fine, right? I can''t handle all of them anyway." He cancelled that thought. Manager Park left the room in excitement, leaving Yoo Yeon Seo alone in the conference room. "Beta, turn on automatic action mode." He summoned Beta as if he had been waiting for the moment. Since they were going into a project, wouldn''t it be better to use the eyes of the original host to select a good project? * * * * * "Yeon Seo, we finally got an acting teacher!" In the conference room where Yoo Yeon Seo was alone, CEO Han suddenly burst in. "CEO Han, please knock." "But why is your face so pale?" "My face has always been transparent and clear." Although Yoo Yeon Seo answered shamelessly, CEO Han''s eyes narrowed as he took in his appearance. Yoo Yeon Seo hid the bloody tissue behind him. "Are you feeling sick?" "I''ve been reading a lot of scripts, so I''m just a bit under the weather. You said the acting teacher is here. Where are they?" "In the practice room. We don''t need to have a lesson right away, so let''s just greet each other for now." Chapter 12.2 Chapter 12.2 Yoo Yeon Seo followed CEO Han outside. His head was pounding and his vision was blurry, causing him to stagger for a moment, but he was able to regain hisposure soon enough. ¡®I''m getting used to this after doing it a few times.'' Yoo Yeon Seo, who had discarded the tissue in secret, and regained hisposure by the time he entered the practice room. "This is actress Park Hyun Jeong. She''s the younger sister of a senior I know." "What do you mean sister? You call it whatever you feel like." The middle-aged woman with raised eyebrows elbowed CEO Han. She seemed experienced but not very friendly. Although her face itself did not look very old because of her good skincare routine, her hair was all white. "Hello, Yoo Yeon Seo-ssi." "Happy Farewell, right?" [TN: His mom''s debut film] Yoo Yeon Seo felt his mouth move involuntarily.¡®What is this? The automatic action mode has been turned off a while ago.'' ¡®It''s good that there are no problems. But something urred to me just now ¨C wasn''t the original Yeon Seo a Mama Boy? One might feel displeased with a remark made without even a proper greeting, but CEO Han and Park Hyun Jeong simply widened their eyes in surprise. "Yes, that''s right. I starred in the same movie as Lee Hee Seo." "Hello, senior. I am Yoo Yeon Seo." Yeon Seo politely bowed his upper body in greeting. "I really enjoyed your work, senior. I was disappointed that you didn''t star in any more films after ¡®Happy Farewell.''" It wasn''t an emptypliment. He could confidently im to have seen almost all of the visual media from the past era when he was in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in 2207. In particr, he had rewatched ¡®Happy Farewell'' two to three times because he was so deeply moved by the film. When he first looked at Yeon Seo''s wiki page, he was surprised to learn that his biological mother was Hee Seo. ¡®Was CEO Han''s statement true¡­?'' Park Hyun Jeong covered her open mouth in disbelief. [Sister, just once. Can''t you take the role just once? Yeon Seo''s personality changed a lot after the ident. It''s not the same notorious Yeon Seo] In fact, she was dragged here reluctantly at the persistent request of CEO Han. She had a lot of people who wanted to be her students, and there was no reason to take on the infamous Yeon Seo and ruin her own character. ¡®Are the rumours exaggerated? You seem like a different person from what I''ve heard¡­'' However, even though he smiled gently and called her "senior," he reminded her of someone else from her memories. ¡°Looking at Yoo Yeon Seo-ssi now¡­ it is different from the rumours¡­¡± ¡°People say that going through a near-death experience changes one''s outlook on life, right? Please see it that way, senior.¡± First impressions are important when you''ll be seeing someone for a long time. The still shocked people: Wait, who is he? I can''t adapt to this changed personality. Park Hyun Jeong stared silently at him before nodding. "Okay. It would be great if that could also be reflected in your acting skills. I''ll help you.¡± CEO Han clenched his fists in triumph at the words that seemed like permission to take over Yeon Seo''s acting ss in the future. Yes! I did it! * * * * * "Lee Tae Gyeom, did you get into an ident while making deliveries?" "What?!" "They told me not to send you to the store just now." "What?! Why?!" Lee Tae Gyeom, the twelfth manager of Yoo Yeon Seo, yelled in sudden surprise. Comints had been pouring in from the houses he delivered totely, and naturallyints were directed to the store as well. "I don''t know either. You didn''t really have an ident, did you?¡± "No, sir¡­" ¡°Hey, where are you going! Are you going to cause trouble at the store?!¡± "You should know the reason!" "Don''t cause a scene when you go there!" Ignoring his words, Lee Tae Gyeom got on the delivery motorcycle and headed to the store he had just stopped by. "Boss!" "Huh? You''re the delivery driver from earlier¡­" "Why did you boycott me?" The store owner broke out in a sweat at the sudden remark. "Well¡­ the customerined that they didn''t like the impression of the delivery driver¡­ We don''t want to do this either, but we can''t help it." "What? Why! I''m not that bad!" "Even if youin to me, the customer has already filed aint¡­ We don''t want to lower our ratings either. Sorry." ¡®Even I can still get at least three boyfriend memes on SNS!''Lee Tae Gyeomined, feeling unfairly treated. However, the store owner kept saying he was sorry and disappeared back into the kitchen. "Ugh¡­ What the heck is this?" Lately, his luck has been especially bad. He didn''t have academic background or talent, the only thing he was confident about was driving. Should he switch delivery routes? As Lee Tae Gyeom sat there, lost in thought and close to tearing his hair out, a tall well-dressed man approached him. "Hello." Lim Seung Hyun was a talented hire who had managed to break through the incrediblypetitive job market at Jusung Group. During interviews, thepany emphasized the importance of making a good impression, and as a result, Seung Hyun had a clean, trustworthy face that resembled that of a news anchor. Moreover, his voice had a sweet, soothing quality that put people at ease. "Huh? Who are you?" Although he was surprised by the sudden approach, Lee Tae Gyeom didn''t feel the need to be on guard against Seung Hyun. "Are you Lee Tae Gyeom? I am¡­" Seung Hyun handed him his business card from the Strategic nning Department of Jusung Group. Trantor''s note: Lol ¨C this is the first time I have ever heard news anchor being descried as clean and trustworthy. Hope you are enjoying the story (? ??) Chapter 13.1 Chapter 13.1 Yoo Yeon Seo got into the shy sports car that even the passers-by stopped to admire. [Sigh.] Was this car the third? Kang Jin Hoo who was observing the memory, watched as the current Yoo Yeon Seo thought about the car''s worth and remembered what his past self had done. [Damn it¡­ damn it!] Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly mmed the steering wheel with his fist whilst staring intently ahead. The horn red, and people nearby turned to the car. [No one understands me!] But Yoo Yeon Seo, who never cared about other people''s gazes, continued to hit the steering wheel even harder. The bull emblem in the centre of the wheel looked particrly dull. "What''s wrong with this madman¡­" Blood trickled from Yoo Yeon Seo''s mouth as he spoke. And then he lost consciousness. "This damn memory synchronization keeps showing me weirder memories as time goes on. Beta, did you collect only useless memories?" "Can''t I just sync only the memories I need from the past, Beta?" "Ah, so that''s why the memory synchronization showed me a third-person perspective instead of a first-person perspective. " Yoo Yeon Seo nodded along. When Beta''s learning isplete, it will be able to search and synchronize only the useful memories. Until then, he would have to endure. "Well, then, it can''t be helped." He had already adapted somewhat to the pain and blood. If he continued to synchronize his memories, he might be able to retrieve some relevant ones. As long as he didn''t die from excessive bleeding¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo tried to stay optimistic as he opened the door to the practice room. "Hello, teacher." "Wee,e in." Park Hyun Jeong was sitting in the centre of the practice room, waiting for him. Yoo Yeon Seo nced at his wristwatch. He arrived ten minutes early, but Park Hyun Jeong had arrived even earlier. "I came a little early. It seems like it will take quite a while to teach you, Yoo Yeon Seo." Yoo Yeon Seo sat opposite Park Hyun Jeong,. When he offered her a vitamin drink he had bought from a vending machine, Park Hyun Jeong looked at him bewildered. "Before we start the acting lesson¡­ Do you know what''s wrong with your acting, Yoo Yeon Seo?" "What do you mean?" "It''s everything" "Everything?" Yoo Yeon Seo who had been taking a sip began to cough. "Yes. I have chosen the worst acting you have done so far in that sense." "Uh, Teacher, you don''t have to do that¡­" ¡®Weren''t the previous Yoo Yeon Seo and the current Yoo Yeon Seo inherently different ?¡® He frantically waved his hands. But Park Hyun Jeong thought Yoo Yeon Seo was doing this to avoid an embarrassing situation. Park Hyun Jeong brought out the tablet pad she had prepared in advance. Yoo Yeon Seo pulled his head back but didn''t look away from the screen. (What are you doing now?) (Do you want me toe to you? I''ll do well.) Wow, was this really a human dialogue? Yoo Yeon Seo felt some empathy, even though he was aware that he was now Yoo Yeon Seo. He watched Park Hyun Jeong''s video to the end, trying to feel some connection with it. It was as if he had a camera phobia. The acting was so stiff that he thought they must have been different works, but they were all performance for the same role. Furthermore, the video itself was uploaded and edited by someone on MyTube. It was even called [Yoo Yeon-seo''s Bad Acting Comption Vol. 1]. That means there must be Volume 2 and Volume 3, right? ¡°Now, what do you think the problem is?¡± ¡®Can''t you see that my hand is trembling right now?'' Yoo Yeon Seo let out a deep sigh. "It''s everything." "Yes, that''s right. Your breathing, your diction¡­ even the post-production seems like a disaster, right?" Based on the character she knew, she didn''t think Yoo Yeon Seo had participated much in post-production. Yoo Yeon Seo silently lowered his head. "Anyway, whether it''s the physical movements or just the basics¡­ It''s just not there." "¡­" "Your vocalization is somewhat forgivable, but it''s still not up to par with our expectations." Despite being a former idol main vocalist, she had thought that Yoo Yeon Seo could do breath control. It''s a relief that he can pick up at least one thing. Yoo Yeon Seo felt ashamed for something he didn''t even do. When Park Hyun Jeong abruptly stood up, Yoo Yeon Seo stood up as well. He fixed his gaze on Park Hyun Jeong as they stood in front of a huge mirror as if they were in a dance practice room. "Alright, let''s start the ss in earnest. First, let''s do some stretching." "Stretching?" Yeon Seo dumbfoundedly echoed. "You''ve never taken an acting lesson before?" Park Hyun Jeong''s eyes sharpened. Although her tone was somewhat critical, she didn''t think badly of him. Despite rumours of his poor personality, she knew that Yeon Seo was giving new opportunities to rookie writers, directors, and actors ever since Yeon Seo started his acting career. "Well¡­ no." "Before we start physical training, we need to warm up. Walking is a basic skill in acting." Park Hyun Jeong felt that the road ahead was bleak, but valued Yeon Seo''s determination to learn. ¡®I see. It''s not just about reading the script and practising.'' The acting lesson was different from what Yeon Seo had imagined. He realized that there was a lot of training needed in stretching, walking, and even breathing. ¡®I have to work hard.'' He followed Park Hyun Jeong and stretched his hand upwards. They still had plenty of time before the project started. * * * * * The man who received the phone call with a triumphant gesture shouted loudly as soon as he hung up. "Woo hoo! It worked! We got him!" "What?!" "Yoo Yeon Seo agreed to star in our movie!" "Really?!" The two burly men hugged each other and cheered loudly. They were ssmates from the same university who were still struggling to make their debut in the film industry. Having sent their script to productionpanies and waited around for a breakthrough, they dly epted the lifeline that Yoo Yeon Seo had thrown their way. Chapter 13.2 Chapter 13.2 Trantor Notes: Please note that [ ] means it''s either a shback scene or a memory sync scene. if there''s [TN] ¨C then that''s me ?? ¨C Happy reading! ?? "Then, is our production confirmed?" "Hmm, Halo Media contacted me to meet and prepare for the shoot." Tomemorate Yoo Yeon Seo''s discharge from the hospital, CEO Han decided to entrust him with the production of one of the scripts he chose. In fact, there was no reason not to do it, as Yoo Yeon Seo or the Jusung Group supporting him would cover the production costs. "Ah¡­ It''s great that our long-awaited project is finally starting production, but why does Yoo Yeon Seo have to be the lead?" "Well, we can shoot the film because of Yoo Yeon Seo. We can''t ruin the film like this¡­" "Well, that''s true." Anyway, debuting was a priority. They paused for a moment from their joyful celebration and sat down to consider the list of actors they had in mind. The productionpany did not put much emphasis on the script Yoo Yeon Seo chose, and as long as the lead role was secured, the writer and director did not care about the rest. Except for the lead''s on-set tantrums and poor acting, everything else was a good environment. "Who would be good? Jin Soo Ho?" "No, he won''t do. He''s of a higher calibre than Yoo Yeon Seo." Rumour has it that Yoo Yeon Seo doesn''t want to work with actors who are more popr than him in the same project. In other words, he seems to have a strong desire to be in charge on set. Naturally, excluding top stars, only actors of simr calibre or rookies were left. "What about using an idol? Who was that one again?" The now-nominated director was trying to think of the person''s name. "Right, him. I saw a web drama he starred in before, and he acted well." The director, who had no interest in idols, especially male idols, selected someone without much thought. It was a member of the boy group One Seven. * * * * * "Let''s make sure there are no unfortunate incidents like before in the future." "Well, that''s obvious¡­ it''s a job, so it''s natural. But I still have a sense of responsibility." "On that day when you left the young master on the street, you still had a contractual rtionship." "Well, you have to experience how much of a pain he was." Lee Tae Gyeom was persuaded by the promise of a sry that was much higher than what he currently earned as a delivery rider. "Ipletely understand that. Even if you resign, I won''t say anything." "Yes, sir. I''m sorry about that¡­" "Okay, sign the contract. Let''s work together for a long time this time." "Well, I''ll believe it when I see that he has really changed." Although hesitant, Lee Tae Gyeom signed the contract. "Don''t worry about that. He''s really be a decent person." Director Park looked at Lim Seung Hyun with curious eyes that seemed to ask: ¡®How did you manage to persuade him?'' [I really can''t do it! I''m sorry to the CEO and the Manager Park, but I''m going to quit being his manager!] [His face is tolerable, but everything else isplete trash! I have been losing a lot of hairtely due to stress!] Considering how much trouble Lee Tae Gyeom caused when he quit, it was almost a miracle that he came back. And he even signed the contract without any fuss. Being under the Jusung Group really makes a difference. After reviewing the signed contract and confirming its legal effect, Lim Seung Hyun led him to the conference room. "Young Master, I''ve received the contract." "Good job." Yoo Yeon Seo patted Lim Seung Hyun''s shoulder as if dusting something off before sitting across from Lee Tae Gyeom. It must have been a habit the previous Yeon Seo did as his legs raised itself up on the table. It was just an added bonus that Lee Tae Gyeom was visibly annoyed by that arrogant attitude. "Long time no see?" "I heard you got into an ident. Are you okay?" ¡®Look, he''s still a considerate guy despite our bad breakup. He even asked about my well-being.'' Yoo Yeon Seoughed out loud. "Didn''t I tell you that you''ll get hit by karma one day?" "It wasn''t karma, it was a car ident." "Anyway, I thought you would receive some sort of punishment for living like that." "Ha, to your magnanimous employer?" [TN: not too sure how to phrase it ¨C it''s trying to express a ¡®sense of resignation or frustration towards an employer who is too powerful or seemingly untouchable''.] Yoo Yeon Seo shook the contract that Lee Tae Gyeom signed. Lee Tae Gyeom groaned inwardly, ming his impulsive personality. "But why did you call me? I came because I need the money, but what''s your reason?" "Well¡­" Yoo Yeon Seo thought hard. ¡®What would his true self say?'' ¡®Oh, right. I have always wanted to say something like this.'' Yoo Yeon Seo giggled, making both Lee Tae Gyeom and Manager Park flinch. "You''re the first one to act like a jerk to me." "What?" "Take responsibility." "What?!" ¡®What is he saying?!'' Lee Tae Gyeom stood up abruptly, as goosebumps sprouted on his arms. It was no wonder why he had a bad feeling about this. "How dare you abandon me on the street?! You better treat me well from now on." "Wait, wait a minute! Hey! Yoo Yeon Seo!" Yoo Yeon Seo left the conference room after saying those words. Lee Tae Gyeom remained and was left in the room, tearing his hair out in frustration. Darn it, he fell for it! "So, how did you coax him?" Yoo Yeon Seo hummed a tune happily as he headed towards his car. He subtly asked Lim Seung Hyun, who followed behind him silently. [Just tell him not toe anymore because aint was filed against him.] [But, is that okay?] [Don''t worry, we did the same thing with otherpanies and there were no problems. We''ll even pay you more money.] Lim Seung Hyun just smiled. "It''s a secret." Chapter 14.1 Chapter 14.1 Park Hyun Jeong enjoyed teaching Yoo Yeon Seo. His docile personality was different from the rumours, he had a talent for soaking up anything he was taught like a sponge and had a strong sense of achievement. Once he started practising, he wouldn''t leave the practice room until he was satisfied with his performance. Last time, she even ran into Yoo Yeon Seo who had stayed up all night practising, and as a result, his vocalization and pronunciation had improved significantly. ¡®It''s quite simr to his mother.''Lee Hee Seo was also very driven and a lone wolf too.As a former idol, she had the passion to ovee the staff who ignored her acting skills and simply admired her pretty face, staying up all night to study her character. The sess of ¡®Happy Farewell'' was not only due to Hee Seo''s efforts but also her dedication to the role. Lost in thought for a moment, Park Hyun Jeong crossed over her arms and closely observed his gait. ¡®If you had received lessons earlier, your reputation wouldn''t have fallen so low.'' However, there was one thing that bothered her, "Who were you portraying with the footsteps you just did?" "A homeless person searching for food just before dawn," Yoo Yeon Seo replied. "It certainly looked that way. Earlier, you were portraying a drug dealer who got shot and ran away. You did a good job, but¡­" Yoo Yeon Seo nodded in agreement. Having a concrete imagination and being able to express it wasn''t bad, especially for someone like Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a talent for improvisation. However, what he expressed was scarily urate, as if he had only ever seen such things in life. ¡®Can a chaebol portray the low-ss life so well?''Park Hyun Jeong thought. It''s better to do at least one thing well than nothing at all, but if he only wants to express such dark things, he''ll stray far from his desire to y diverse roles. "Yoo Yeon Seo, you''re generally weak when ites to ¡®ordinary things''," Park Hyun Jeong said. "Is that so?" Yoo Yeon Seo smiled awkwardly. Park Hyun Jeong''s words were all correct. "What you''re trying to express seems too¡­ hopeless. Why did you dress up your character that way?" "Just because, I don''t have a reason." "Hmm¡­" Park Hyun Jeong''s sharp eyes stared, and Yoo Yeon Seo avoided her gaze. The people he encountered in the world of 2207, which had nearly reached destruction but managed to survive, were all like these people. It was a society where people were born with predetermined lives, without freedom and rarely seeing sunlight, sometimes with monsters descending from above, and without hope of things getting better. "Your immersion is good. Your imagination is also good," Park Hyun Jeong said. He had been exposed to past-era media countless times and had repeatedly thought,¡®What would I have done if I were in that situation? I would have done it differently than they did.''As a result, his immersion and imagination naturally grew. ¡®Still, there''s no sense of hope at all,'' Yoo Yeon Seo clenched his fist. "But you need to improve my observation skills. You are going back to school next year, right?" "Yes," he replied. He had promised his grandfather that he would graduate properly, and he was also curious about the normal college life. "Then observe the students around you. Your age group will have plenty of roles like that," she advised. "When you go to a nearby restaurant, observe the employees and the office workers eating their meals. When you''re driving, don''t ck, instead observe the people walking on the street. What does that person do? Why does their face look unhappy? Did they have an argument with a customer?" Park Hyun Jeong spoke quickly, barely taking a breath. "Continuously observe and research. You can create a character for that person if you want, and then make it your own." Just then, his phone rm went off. The acting ss had ended. "That''s all for today." "Thank you for your hard work." Yoo Yeon Seo nodded along o the advice. Park Hyun Jeong left the practice room without lingering soon after. Teaching Yoo Yeon Seo in such a hurry was also a challenge, considering she was also a sessful theatre and musical actor. "Are you done?" he asked. "Yeah, let''s go." Lee Tae Gyeom, the re-instated manager, observed his strangely subdued demeanour and couldn''t help but admire his transformation.¡®Wow, his personality really has changed. I wonder how much he hurt his head,''he thought to himself. This was definitely a drama-like situation. Anyway, it was a good thing for Lee Tae Gyeom to be Yoo Yeon Seo''s manager again, especially since the future looked uncertain. "Once you''ve fastened your seatbelt, we can go," he said. Yoo Yeon Seo felt ufortable. Normally, Lim Seung Hyun would be sitting in the front seat but was the man in question was nowhere to be seen. "By the way, where did Lim Seung Hyun go?" she asked. "He said he was headed to thepany for a bit." "Ah." He nonchntly rested his body on the backrest. * * * * * The trainees preparing for the martial arts director and stunt actors at the Cheonha Action School stopped what they were doing and started cleaning diligently. "Who came that they''re cleaning so meticulously?" someone asked. "Yoo Yeon Seo ising." "What?" The trainees murmured. "That Yoo Yeon Seo? Why is he suddenlying here?" "Maybe the next project is an action role." Negative opinions about Yoo Yeon Seo were abundant in the intemunities, but not everyone disliked him. On the contrary, those who were not familiar with fandom envied his innate background and his free-spirited lifestyle, sending him envious nces. "I really liked Lee Hee Seo when I was young." "Me too. Did you hear that Yoo Yeon Seo is so handsome? Will we finally get to see him in person today?" Furthermore, industry insiders did not view Yoo Yeon Seo''s arrival at the action school too negatively, since it meant that they would have more job opportunities through the chaebol''s hobbies. "But do we really have to make such a fuss just because Yoo Yeon Seo ising?" "He couldn''t even act, can he keep up with the lessons?" "Won''tst even an hour, my vote is in." "I agree." However, of course, there were also those who viewed Yoo Yeon Seo with contempt and jealousy, simply because of his innate background. "Hello." Just then, Yoo Yeon Seo arrived and walked in, the people at the action school stopped what they were doing and stared at him in awe. ¡®He''s good at greeting.'' ¡®His face is really small.'' ¡®I am so excited to see him in person.'' ¡®His body is in pretty good shape, how does he manage it?'' It felt as if a different world existed wherever Yoo Yeon Seo was standing. Behind him was Lee Tae Gyeom carrying arge box full of vitamin drinks. Chapter 14.2 Chapter 14.2 Trantor''s note: ( ??? ©n ???) everyone is just surprised every single time. I now have a dictionary opened to describe surprise so that the word surprise won''t be surprisingly repetitive¡­. Okay, I''ll go away now. Enjoy reading! "I wasn''t sure how many people would be here, so I bought a lot. Please help yourself." "Uh¡­yes, thank you." "Ac- I did all the work, but oh well." Lee Tae Gyeom grumbled, and the person standing next to him epted it. Yoo Yeon Seo walked slowly toured the inside of the action school. The construction site had been renovated with a cool, high ceiling and stacked mats. A long rope hung on one wall for rappelling training, and everyone had a strong smell of sweat, indicating that they had worked out not too long ago. ¡®It''s nice.'' If it were the original Yoo Yeon Seo, he would have been disgusted and nauseous, but the familiar smell of people sweating made him feel better now. "Hello, Yoo Yeon Seo-ssi." Someone approached him from behind. Their body was a bit slender but it looked firm and smooth without any wrinkles, his strong and fierce features could be seen at a nce. "I am Park Sung Jin, the martial arts director who runs the Cheonha Action School." "Hello, I''m Yoo Yeon Seo." Yoo Yeon Seo shook hands with Park Sung Jin and noticed his firm calluses. "Whilst you study here, I will be your personal guide, Yoo Yeon Seo." "Personally? You don''t have to do that, Director. I''m just a beginner." When Yoo Yeon Seo spoke gently, the people around her had shocked faces. ¡®Hmm, is that the rumoured Yoo Yeon Seo? But why is the manager also so surprised?'' "I''m paying more attention because you''re a beginner. We can''t afford for you to get hurt." In fact, there was also something burdening about the enormous tuition paid by Yoo Yeon Seo. "If you get hurt, we''ll be even more tired." Director Park Sung Jin actually didn''t want to ept Yoo Yeon Seo. He didn''t want to cater to the whims of a difficult student. But at that time, the operating costs of the action school were insufficient, so he reluctantly epted him. ¡®I am sure he will naturally drop out once we begin the high-intensity training.'' He gestured to a junior martial arts coach. After understanding his intention, the junior coach nodded his head. "Alright! Let''s start training!" Once he pped his hands, the coach and trainees moved in perfect order. Among the people standing in line, Yoo Yeon Seo stared at Director Park Sung Jin. "Since it''s your first time, follow us and start with stretching, then we''ll move on to basic routines. It''s okay to be inexperienced." "Yes." Yoo Yeon Seo took a spot at the back. His eyes were filled with anticipation. They would probably start with light exercises, like in acting ss, right? "One!" "Two!" Under the direction of the junior martial art coach, high-intensity stretching began. They did various exercises, such as sit-ups, nks, and squats, and even the skilled trainees were panting and sweating, but Yoo Yeon Seo didn''t give up. ¡®What? He''s holding up well?'' Director Park Sung Jin''s expression changed. What he emphasized most to his trainees while running the action school was not physical fitness, but willpower. Those who tried to keep up to the end without giving up despite the difficulties became his junior directors and were still active. "If you are able to do this, I will change my mindset." ording to rumours, Yoo Yeon Seo, who would have kicked up a fuss, asking why they were doing this kind of training; gritted his teeth and held on. Director Park Sung Jin signalled to the junior coach who was leading the exercise to stop. ¡®I can still handle it¡­ I guess this body is more trash than I thought.'' When Yoo Yeon Seo transmigrated to this body, the first thing he prioritized was memory synchronization and bodybuilding. The original Yoo Yeon Seo had only made a body that looked good, but it was not useful in practical situations. That''s why he continued the 2207 training routine every day without fail, although it was still a challenge to bring his body to the state it was in during the post-destruction era. "Alright! stretching is over! Rest for 5 minutes and move on to basic movements!" "Yes!" Everyone copsed on the floor, including Yoo Yeon Seo. Lee Tae Gyeom, who was watching from behind, offered a towel and a drink. "Wow, you''re holding up well." Even when he was a manager, he knew that Yoo Yeon Seo went to the gym regrly, but he didn''t expect him to keep up this well. Yoo Yeon Seo emptied a whole bottle of drink during that short time. "Alright! 5 minutes over! Stand up again!" Yoo Yeon Seo groaned as he lifted his heavy body. "One!" "Hey!" The trainees yelled loudly and kicked. Yoo Yeon Seo adjusted his stance. "Two!" "Hey!" Then, Yoo Yeon Seo also began to yell loudly along with the trainees and extended his right foot into the air. "What?" Director Park Sung Jin, who was watching from behind, became befuddled. The movement was¡­ wless. "One!" "Hey!" Moreover, as Yoo Yeon Seo repeated the movement, it became more sophisticated and sharp. "¡­Did he learn something like Ho Shin Sool?" [TN: Ho Shin Sool means Protect mind and body. A form of self-defence. Not too sure if it''s ssed as a martial art though]. At that moment when Director Park Sung Jin unconsciously brought his hand to Yoo Yeon Seo''s shoulder, Yoo Yeon Seo''s gaze sharply lit up. Yoo Yeon Seo swiftly twisted his body backwards and hit Director Park Sung Jin''s arms with both hands. He then grabbed his wrist and subdued him by twisting it to his back. It all happened in just a few seconds, with concise and neat movements. "Heo-eok¡­" Director Park Sung Jin, who was suppressed, gasped in surprise, and the eyes of the junior directors and trainees who noticed themotion turned to them. "What, what was that?" "Director Park, were you just overpowered?" "What just happened?" After a brief hesitation, Yoo Yeon Seo regained hisposure and released his grip. He gently patted Director Park Sung Jin''s shoulder and apologized. "Ah, I''m sorry. It''s just an old habit that came back after moving my body so intensely for the first time in a while. That''s why I did that." Chapter 15.1 Chapter 15.1 While Yoo Yeon Seo was busy with action school, Lim Seung Hyun briefly visited the Jusung Group headquarters. He came to find the records of the predecessor who handled the expenses and process the hiring paperwork for Lee Tae Gyeom. ¡®I also need to learn more details about the young master''s likes and dislikes. ¡® It was important to get a better understanding of Yeon Seo whilst working for him. As he opened the door of the Strategic nning Department, he noticed many empty desks in the office. Everyone was out in the field supporting the Yoo family like Lim Seung Hyun. "Hello." "Oh, Seung Hyun. Are you here to work?" "Yes." The employee who greeted him watched his back with a curious expression. It had been a little over a month since Lim Seung Hyun took charge of Yoo Yeon Seo, but there had been no word from the young master''s side yet. Besides, Lim Seung Hyun seemed to be in a better mood than when he was sitting in the office. Lim Seung Hyun quickly wrote up the expense report. A middle-aged man approached him and patted his shoulder. "Seung Hyun, it''s been a while." "Director." "Don''t get up. You seem busy." "No, I''m done now." Lim Seung Hyun double-checked that his email had been sent before getting up. The head of the Strategic nning Department was an old executive of thepany responsible for Chairman Yoo Chang Ho and Vice Chairman Yoo Gun Min. "What brings you here? Aren''t you busy these days?" "I stopped by to find Yoo Yeon Seo''s manager. I was going to take care of some business and leave right away." "I see. How''s the manager?" Lim Seung Hyun hesitated for a moment.¡®Come to think of it, why did the department heade here?'' He counted the days that the executive in charge of the chairman and vice chairman had been in the office. But he coincidentally came when Lim Seung Hyun briefly visited the office? ¡®It seems that the Chairman is curious, not the department head.''Lim Seung Hyun rolled his eyes. He received instructions to report everything that targeted Yoo Yeon Seo. However, it was true that he was uneasy about it, even though he did it for Yoo Yeo Seo. Having something to report behind his back felt like being a spy. ¡®Well, I guess I can say this much.'' Lim Seung Hyun opened his mouth after a brief thought. "Other than being prickly, the manager seems fine. His past is clean too. Personally, he seemed to get along with the young master like a friend, so he looked good to me." "I see." In an attempt to change the subject, Lim Seung Hyun looked around. The people in the office were strangely quiet. "I don''t see a few people. Have they moved to another department?" "Yes, they have." "I see." He didn''t think it was a big deal. He actually disliked those who spected on the future of people who failed or made mistakes. He still couldn''t forget the day when he was appointed to manage Yoo Yeon Seo and even a farewell party was held. "You must know that the employees under the young master don''t stay long¡­ Is everything okay?" "Yes, it''s fine. I heard that they went to work for someone else." The department head scrutinized Lim Seung Hyun''s expression. He did seem fine. "I''ll go see the young master now. Director." "Do you not need to report to the managing director?" "I work under the young master, not the managing director." "I see. Let''s have a meal together next time." ¡®Dinner with the department head¡­ I feel like I''m going to be nauseous.'' Lim Seung Hyun hid his thoughts as he smiled and left the office. [TN: nauseous in terms of anxiety-inducing] "It seems like he''llst for a while¡­"The department head who remained in the office smiled warmly. Now there would be no more interviews for new employees. He received a phone call just in time. "Yes, Chairman. You don''t have to worry." * * * * * Yoo Yeon Seo in consideration for the lead role in the movie "Baekho-ham" [Official] [TN:Baeko-ham: Apparently baekho refers to ¡®White Tiger'', one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constetions.] One Seven''s Lee Han Gyeol, Yoo Yeon Seo, and Park Min Woo are under consideration for "Baekho-ham". -What do you think about "Baekho-ham"? ©¸ No way. ©¸ It''s going to fail. ©¸ How do you even know? You never know because it''s Yoo Yeon Seo''s pick. ©¸ I''m kind of excited because Yoo Yeon Seo''s taste is simr to mine -Ugh¡­ My idol Yoo Yeon Seo is in this movie. I hate it. ©¸ 2222 [TN: they agree] ©¸©¸ Why of all things ?? ©¸ My idol too??¡­ ©¸©¸ Ah¡­ Let''s stay strong -Isn''t this Yoo Yeon Seo''s first action movie? ©¸ It''s going to fail ©¸ I thought that action roles would never be his thing, but he''s doing it now ©¸ Isn''t action better? Just use a stunt double -Reverse casting: the sessful group and the little chick meet ??? What does Yoo Yeon Seo think about seeing One Seven doing well? ©¸ Is it something to think about? ©¸ He probably won''t think anything of it? ©¸ The chaebol has nothing to regret ?? Besides, even if the little chick does it, he''ll still meet with his buddies behind the scenes. Only the fans will be frustrated. "Hyung, are you really going to do that movie?" One Seven''s member Lee Han Gyeol raised his head at the words of, Park Joo Won, who was a year younger than him. In Han Gyeol''s hand was the script for ¡®Baekho-ham''. "I have to. It''s a good opportunity. Although there are quite a lot of action scenes, the script is not bad either." "I''m not saying that to hear that kind of talk. Can you trust that guy?" "Then what?" Han Gyeol closed the script and stared at Park Joo Won. Seeing the calm expression and gaze of Han Gyeol, Park Ju-won avoided eye contact. "Joo Won, the time for us to care about him has passed." "I don''t want to be associated with him anymore. I don''t like seeing him with hyung and other members." Park Joo Won muttered quietly. Han Gyeol sighed. "¡­I''m not unaware of how you feel." Yoo Yeon Seo didn''t have such a bad image from the beginning. On the contrary, there was a lot of attention on the news that the son of Lee Hee Seo, who was only known from rumours as the third generation of a conglomerate, had debuted as an idol. His visuals were unquestionably good and his skills were quite good, so he had a lot of initial recognition and fans. Chapter 15.2 Chapter 15.2 Thanks to Yoo Yeon Seo, the members also felt that On Seven''s starting line itself was ahead of other rookie groups, which made it easier for them to tolerate his unpleasant personality. (It''s not even for a foreign country, so why did Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly leave?) (Did his family pressure him not to do it?) (But if that was the case, shouldn''t they have said before his debut? Based on him being able to debut, it doesn''t seem like Jusung is the reason.) (So, is there another reason?) Even after Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly withdrew from the group, public opinion was on his side because of Jusung Group''s good corporate image and Lee Hee Seo''s good reputation when she was alive. (Isn''t it because he was the only one from a rich family and stood out?) (He didn''t seem to have a good rtionship with other members. He doesn''t have any close friends, does he?) (While it feels like the teamwork wasn''t great¡­ Wasn''t he close to Kim Yi Jun?) At the time, Yoo Yeon Seo''s unpleasant personality was packaged as being quirky, and the reason for his sudden departure was directed towards One Seven. Later, when Yoo Yeon Seo debuted as an actor, a magazine reported that he left due to his own whim, and even non-fans left negativements, and the arrows of criticism were aimed at Yoo Yeon Seo. Even when Yoo Yeon Seo said he couldn''t take it anymore and wanted to be an actor rather than an idol, Lee Han Gyeol wasn''t angry or resentful. Yes, that was the case. After all, it was thanks to Yoo Yeon Seo that One Seven became so well-known. He probably didn''t want to carry the burden of being in a group anyway. That was how he calmly rationalised it. However, during the period of hiatus and obscurity, even Lee Han Gyeol, who was indifferent to everything, began to me everything on Yoo Yeon Seo and resent him along with the other members. ¡®Come to think of it, it''s strange.''It could simply be our own or our agency''s problem that prevented us from seeding. It''s only now, after the group has stabilized and the bacsh has died down, that he realized this. During the times when your mind and bank ount are impoverished, one''s is why when our hearts thoughts tend to be negative. ¡®When will I ever have the chance to be cast as a supporting actor in a big-budget film like this?'' Anyway, Yoo Yeon Seo is Yoo Yeon Seo, and work is work. Lee Han Gyeol won''t do something stupid such as missing an opportunity just because of a former member. "I heard that he just does his acting and retires to his car." "Is that so?" This was purely a lie to reassure Park Joo Won. There were quite a few scenes where the two of them had to work together in the script and to get used to them, they had to practice together before shooting. ¡®Actually, there is one thing that bothers me.'' What Kim Yi-jun impulsively said when he visited Yoo Yeon Seo''s hospital room kept lingering in Lee Han Gyeol''s mind. [What if there was a reason he couldn''t disclose why he left the group?] [If he had quit because of pressure from his family?] During their hiatus, One Seven did their best in practice to fill the vacant main vocal position before resuming their activities. Even during their low poprity, they consistently released songs and albums and attended music shows. But where did their activity feese from? Their agency doesn''t have money to sustain a hopeless idol group. It costs hundreds to thousands just to appear on a music show, and where did they get the money to buy songs and shoot music videos? ¡®It''s been strange all along.''The manager hyung and the CEO always made phone calls with someone whenever they needed money, and if asked who it was, they would simply say they found a good investor by chance. ¡®Was that really just a coincidence?''Lee Han Gyeol wrote on his script, thinking about it. * * * * * "So, can you do this move too?" Director Park Sung Jin demonstrated a difficult martial arts move. Yoo Yeon Seo immediately copied it after seeing it once. The trainees eximed in admiration. "Have you really never learnt this before?" "No, I haven''t. I did some exercise for health reasons after the ident, so my body feels a little lighter." Today, Lim Seung Hyun was there too, so the lie that he might have learnt some self-defence moves from before wasn''t believable. Lim Seung Hyun along with Lee Tae Gyeom had unbelievable stares on their faces as they watch Yeon Seo. ¡°Wow, this can''t mean that you only did some exercise. The movements you did makes it seem as if you''ve been doing it for decades.¡± "Is that so?" ¡®It''s still not enough. This body is still underdeveloped¡­ You would faint in surprise if my physical condition became simr to that of the days of Kang Jin Hoo''. Yoo Yeon Seoughed to himself. ¡°Isn¡¯t this all because I¡¯m good?¡± "Boo!" The trainees booed loudly at that unfortunate remark. Whilst attending action school, Yoo Yeon Seo quickly became acquainted with the trainees and coaches. It could be because of theradeship of sweating together, or because of the rice and snacks he buys every time. The biggest thing is because of Yeon Seo''s personality, was more gentle than previously thought. ¡°Ah, please take good care of me in ¡®Baekho-ham¡¯ as well. I heard the director is in charge of the action scenes?¡± ¡°I am more grateful. If not for Yoo Yeon Seo-ssi, where would our trainees have a chance to earn money?¡± ¡®Baekho-ham'' was based on a mysterious incident that takes ce on a naval warship that was patrolling the northernmost waters of Korea. Many coaches and trainees of Cheonha Action School were scheduled to participate as stuntmen due to the production cost that was ample after Yoo Yeon Seo''s appearance was confirmed. "Young master, it''s time." ¡°Then I guess I should go.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stood up from his seat. Today, there was a meeting with the director, writer, and main/supporting actors of ¡®Baekho-ham''. Chapter 16.1 Chapter 16.1 Yoo Yeon Seo, who just left the action School, felt quite good.¡®Is this what it feels like to be in school?''It was almost the first time he had positively interacted with people. Kang Jin Hoo had only met so many people when he was nning a strategy before going to the surface for missions, and whilst performing said missions. When his missions were over, he would watch old videos alone in his chicken coop-like house. He had never been with that many people because of the strict regtions that forbid anyone from gathering with more than five people even during their free time, in case it sparked a rebellion. ¡®Should I visit regrly even after the movie is over¡­'' In that sense, attending Action School was a pleasure. As Yoo Yeon Seo observed people on the street and lost himself in thought, Lee Tae Gyeom, who was sitting in the driver''s seat, spoke up. "Manager Park told me to keep an eye on you. Please behave yourself and don''t cause any trouble." "Why?" "You got into a fight at a meeting before, don''t you remember?" This body ¨C this body, how far have you gone? Yeon Seo rubbed his forehead, "Who cares? I won''t do it again. It''s just that Manager Park doesn''t trust me." "Think about what you''ve done so far. Well, as long as you don''t mess up, there shouldn''t be any problem." ¡®I still don''t know what I''ve done so far,'' Yoo Yeon Seo sighed. Combining the rumours he had heard from CEO Han, Manager Park, and various things on the inte, it was strange that there had been no controversy about his behaviour on set, for being bossy and difficult to work with. ¡®If I continue to live like this, my body will befortable.''Would it be morefortable for him to act like his old self and rule the set without anyone bothering him? To be honest, it would be. But he didn''t want that. [Acting is not just something an actor does alone. Synergy with other actors is crucial. And a good performance is not just about the individual actor''s talent, it takes the joint effort of the writer, director, and every staff member. If Yoo Yeon Seo really wants to pursue this path, please respect everyone involved in the production.] As Park Hyun Jeong said, although it might be morefortable on set to act as he pleased, it would be difficult to achieve good results without the necessary synergy. Yoo Yeon Seo had tasted the joy of being with people, and he wanted to make good friends if possible. "Thinking back on it now, I was like a fairy. But neither you nor your fans are in your right mind. Do you remember the cake controversy during the final broadcast? I thought we were really going to have a fight." [TN: ??? trantes to ¡®like a fairy''. I am not too sure how this fits the conversation. All I was able to gather is that it''s ¡®a Korean expression that describes a person who looks so beautiful and ethereal that they resemble a fairy from Korean folklore'' ¨C again not sure how it fits the convo.] It was not a rtionship where they constantly insulted each other anymore. But even though Lee Tae Gyeom talked like that, he drove well, and Lim Seung Hyun, who was sitting in the passenger seat, didn''t say a word. ¡®Now, what should I do from now on?'' To dispel the industry''s infamous reputation, he needed a new strategy. If he changed too much, people would be suspicious¡­ ¡®Come to think of it, there were a lot of people who didn''t like me at Action School¡­'' Not everyone had given him friendly looks. Some had scoffed and been jealous of him, suspecting that they were just being used for the young master''s hobbies. And Yoo Yeon Seo, who was observant, couldn''t help but notice. ¡®I''ve be kind all of a sudden?'' He had a lot of money since he was born, and he had a natural talent for earning this money. So much so that money was overflowing and he began to spend money recklessly, knowing that he couldn''t spend it all before he died. [You don''t have to do this much¡­] [Director, I want to use it, it''s just that it''s too shabby.] At first, he reced all of the outdated equipment at the Cheonha Action School. During training, he took care of meals and snacks. He even bought sportswear for the trainees who couldn''t afford them. He had made up his mind to do this, and as a result, people who had looked down on Yoo Yeon Seo started to take notice of him again. [His personality is better than I thought. Why does the rumour portray him like that?] [Maybe someone had a grudge against the young master?] [How is there someone who buys so much stuff just because they picked it up on the way? Is he a tsundere?] [TN:tsundere¨C someone who might seem cold/harsh at first but is actually just a soft fluffy ball inside.] [Someone who buys you food is a good person¡­] A provocative post: Get pped by Yoo Yeon Seo and receive ten million won vs just living your life ©¸11111 [TN: first to agree] ©¸Hey, wouldn''t it obviously be the first option? ©¸11 [TN: first to agree] ©¸I would take a p on the other cheek for two thousand ©¸©¸222 [TN: second to agree] This it is. * * * * * Park Min Woo, who was cast as the lead in the battleship film ¡®Baekho-ham'', was a rising actor who gained public attention after appearing in a webtoon-based drama. Despite being a neer, he had be popr due to his blockbuster hit works. "Is he really that like that?" "Don''t talk to him too much. He could me you for taking away his lead role." "Why would it be like that? We''re going to work together anyway." Besides, the movie was made possible because of Yoo Yeon Seo. Although it was unclear why the decision was made to pick a supporting role when he could have chosen a lead role, the chances ofining about not getting the lead role were slim. ¡®Surely, the rumours can''t all be true? They''ve probably just been exaggerated as they spread from mouth to mouth.'' Park Min Woo was in a state of excitement over being cast as the lead for the first time. "Anyway, Yoo Yeon Seo won''te out of his car once the filming is over. Today, I''m just going to quietly listen to the director and the writer." Chapter 16.2 Chapter 16.2 He was being closely watched by the managing director who had followed him. ording to rumours, Yoo Yeon Seo disliked people who were better than him and subtly harassed them. Andtely, it was expected that Park Min Woo, who had been receiving good reactions these days, would be his target. "Well, I think that the issue between Han Gyeol hyung and him will be worse than mine." Park Min Woo had previously worked with Lee Han Gyeol in a short drama, and he shrugged at thement. The management director ran his hand through his hair. "This is going to be a mess." "How did we end up meeting like this? I guess fate really does exist." "I don''t know if it''s fate or a curse. The movie director requested it, and it''s really a headache. Is he someone who doesn''t know about the bad blood between Yoo Yeon Seo and them?" "Maybe he''s just too focused on the movie to keep up with industry news. He''s like a weird genius." Park Min Woo chuckled softly. Just then, someone got off the main elevator. Long legs, a well-proportioned body, and distinct facial features even from a distance. "That''s Yoo Yeon Seo." "I''ll go say hello to my senior." "Wait a minute, Min Woo." Despite the managing director''s objections, Park Min Woo approached Yoo Yeon Seo confidently. "Where are we headed?" "Over there¡­I think?" "Hey, Lee Tae Gyeom, are sure you are a manager?" "I''ve only been working for six months. Wait, let me go check it out ande back." Lee Tae Gyeom hurried down the corridor. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed. He thought he had been working diligently, but it seemed like he still had a long way to go if he couldn''t maintain disciple. "It''s funny to watch him run like that, don''t you think? young master." "I''m not that mad." Lim Seung Hyun smiled softly. He was making the same expression that Yoo Eun Ho had when looking at Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡®Was he treating him like a little brother?'' Yoo Yeon Seo felt uneasy and scratched his cheek. ¡®By the way, what are we going to discuss in the meeting?'' Yoo Yeon Seo looked down at the script for "Baekho-Ham" in his hand. When he turned on automatic action mode, "Baekho-Ham" was a somewhat mediocre work. Even with his eye for choosing good works, it didn''t seem like a blockbuster, but it was still a decent work based on his experiences and what he wanted to achieve on set. "Hello, senior." Park Min Woo hesitated for a moment at the sight of his manager''s eagerness, but he gathered his courage and greeted Yoo Yeon Seo. "Hello, Park Min Woo-ssi? Nice to meet you." "Nice to meet you too!" To their surprise, Yoo Yeon Seo greeted him kindly and even knew his name? Park Min Woo and his management director were secretly impressed. Yoo Yeon Seo was also inwardly caught off guard. The exact name of the work that Park Min Woo had starred in was intentionally blocked by Beta due to the possibility of butterfly effect, but Park Min Woo had appeared in quite a number of dramas and movies. Judging from his consistent appearances as he aged into a seasoned actor, his work ethic, artistic value, and steady visibility, Park Min Woo must have be a great actor. "I didn''t know you knew my name. I''m still a rookie¡­" "Well, yeah¡­" That person was still considered a rookie. Yoo Yeon Seo could feel the emotions of a fan facing their idol rise within him. He had enjoyed his work and even watched it repeatedly. "Our meeting is being held over there." "Really? Hey, Lee Tae Gyeom!" Yoo Yeon Seo called out to Lee Tae Gyeom, who had run to the opposite side. Just then, someone got off the elevator. "Lee Han Gyeol hyung." "It''s been a while, Min Woo." It was Lee Han Gyeol from One Seven. He shook hands with Park Min Woo briefly. "What are you doing standing here?" "Just saying hello to my senior for a moment." "Senior?" At that moment, Lee Han Gyeol noticed Yoo Yeon Seo standing behind Park Min Woo. When their eyes met, the atmosphere around them became even more tense. "Yoo Yeon Seo, it''s been a while as well." "Hello, Lee Han Gyeol." Lee Han Gyeol raised one eyebrow. It was a look that suggested he was not pleased. "So, you don''t even call me ¡®hyung'' anymore." Huh? Who is he? Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head in confusion. "Were we ever close enough to call each other that?" He was really curious, but Lee Han Gyeol ¡®s response was different. It was as if he misunderstood his words. Meanwhile, Lee Tae Gyeom was frantically waving at Yoo Yeon Seo from behind Lee Han Gyeol. It seemed as if he was saying, ¡®No, no! Don''t say that!'' "Well, it seems like you think that way." Disappointed, Lee Han Gyeol turned around and walked towards the conference room. Meanwhile, Park Min Woo who had been watching their interaction, followed Lee Han Gyeol to the conference room. "What was that about¡­?" Left alone, Yoo Yeon Seo, who didn''t understand what had happened, watched their backs. Lim Seung Hyun, who was the only one who knew about his memory loss, spoke softly. "Young master, he''s from One Seven. You were briefly active with them before." "Ah." Come to think of it, he remembered finding him on his Wiki page. ¡®I messed up from the very beginning.'' If it''s a longstanding feud, even money strategies won''t work. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed, feeling disappointed. Chapter 17.1 Chapter 17.1 Think as you, please. The writer and director of ¡®Baekho-ham'' arrived at the meeting venue and got off the elevator. They were slow to catch up with the news, but they found out during the meeting with the production staff that the rtionship between Yeon Seo and Lee Hangyeol¡¯s group, One Seven, was not good, even though the casting had already been confirmed. ¡°I didn''t think Yeon Seo would ept the meeting request.¡± ¡°Turns out their rtionship isn''t that bad?¡±'' They couldn''t rece Yeon Seo, especially since the casting news had already been released, and One Seven''s fandom power couldn''t be ignored. As ast resort, they decided to have a greeting session with the lead and supporting actors before the meeting. However, Yeon Seo, who didn''t usually participate in such events, was the first one to send a message that he would attend. The writer and director took it as a positive sign. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°You already arrived?¡± But as they opened the door to the conference room with pleasant steps, they stopped in their tracks due to the suffocating atmosphere. ¡®What''s going on with this atmosphere?'' Yeon Seo had a calm face, Lee Hangyeol looked strangely unhappy, and Park Min Woo was watching both sides with uneasy eyes. ¡® ¡®Could it be Yeon Seo¡­?'' Yeonseo was the one who paid the least attention to others'' feelings here. ¡®Could it be true that he had acted viciously as the rumours said? That would be uneptable¡­¡¯ ¡°Hello¡±, Yeon Seo, who happened to make eye contact with the director, greeted him with a smile. Then Lee Hangyeol and Park Min Woo stood up and greeted them. Fortunately, they were filming behind-the-scenes content to release after the movie premiere, so the mood quickly changed. Hi, I''m Kim Dae Sung, the writer of ¡®Baekho-ham.¡± ¡°I''m Park HoJin, the director of ¡®Baekho-ham.'' " As this was their first time in this type of situation, they looked tense. Park Min Woo and Lee Han Gyeol pped their hands and helped them rx. "We called you here to exin how the filming will progress and what direction the acting should take." It sounded as if they had arranged the meeting specifically for Yoo Yeon Seo, who was famous for his bad acting. Some people looked briefly at Yoo Yeon Seo when the director spoke. "Although ¡®Baekho-ham'' has a lot of action, the acting is equally important." Baekho-ham was chosen for production because of Yoo Yeon Seo, but the writer and director became increasingly ambitious. They wanted to teach how to act in Baekho-ham, mostly targeting Yoo Yeon Seo. Many writers and directors in the past have attempted this, but Kim Dae Seong and Park Ho Jin did not yet realise that Yoo Yeon-seo''s acting had not improved. "Explosive gun action is important, as well as deepening camaraderie as you fight!" The director and writer exined with enthusiasm, hoping Yoo Yeon Seo would understand. However, Yoo Yeon Seo was interested in the work and thought the filming atmosphere would be fun. "We look forward to working with you." Kim Dae Sung said as he nced briefly at Yoo Yeon Seo. He was relieved that he did not seem to be in a bad mood. ¡® He¡¯s quieter than the rumours.¡¯ "Hello." Inside the meeting room, there was enough room for Lee Tae Gyeom. Lim Seung Hyun, who was standing in the hallway for a moment, raised his head at the person¡¯s greeting. "Yes?" "Yoo Yeon Seo''s secretary, right?" Lim Seung Hyun raised an eyebrow. Usually, people who follow celebrities are known as managers or directors, but they are called secretaries? "Yes, but who are you?" "Oh, I''m Oh Beom Soo, the manager of One Seven." "So?" Lim Seung Hyun was very perceptive, and he felt that Oh Beom Soo''s approach was not sincere. Naturally, he responded stiffly, causing Oh Beom- Soo to hesitate. "I heard that the secretary has changed again¡­ So, should we contact you from now on?" "What do you mean?" "Are you still not aware of it¡­?" Oh Beom Soo rolled his eyes awkwardly. In fact, he was trying to avoid Lim Seung Hyun''s sharp gaze. ¡®Maybe I should try to investigate?¡¯ After observing Oh Beom Soo for a while, Lim Seung Hyun pulled out his business card from his pocket. "I think I know what you mean. Contact me from now on if you need to." "Oh, I see that you understand. I''ll contact you when necessary." Smiling, Lim Seung Hyun handed over his business card, and Oh Beom Soo bowed his head in relief and went into the conference room. Lim Seung Hyun remained lost in thought, as he wondered: ¡®What''s going on? Hasn''t it been over seven years since thest time Yeon Seo worked with One Seven? Why would he need to contact that manager?¡¯ * * * * * After the tense meeting ended, they finally began preparing for the actual filming. Except for Yeon Seo, who was already exercising, Park Min Woo and Lee Han Gyeol hurriedly began to work on their bodies. After finishing their respective schedules, they received action instructions at Cheonha Action School. "Yeon Seo Hyung-nim, you''re here?" "Hi." After finishing his acting lesson with Park Hyun Jeong, Yeon Seo immediately went to Cheonha Action School. Inside, Lee Han Gyeol was receiving personal coaching from Director Park Sung Jin. "Is it okay toe now?" "What could prevent me froming?" "Well¡­" Trainees nced at Lee Han Gyeol. Yeon Seo nodded as if to say he understood. ¡®One Seven¡­ It''s about OneSeven.¡¯ After the awkward moment with Lee Han Gyeol, Yeonseo searched more about himself online. After his negative departure from OneSeven, he still asionally crossed paths with the group. A video captured the group receiving an award and Yeon Seo was one of the presenters. The video showed how they exchanged cold looks and moved past each other. [4K] 171204 NMA One Seven Men''s Group Award Fan Cam ©¸ The award goes to Yoo Yeon Seo???????? [*lol*] made it happen????? [*lol*] ©¸How did they make the victim group the award recipient and the winning group the victim? ©¸ After all, aggro is no joke ©¸ Look at their faces ?????? [*lol*] ©¸Honestly, OneSeven is impressive but what about Yeon Seo? Even though it was an official award ceremony, the video did not intend to hide their expressions. ording to Lee Tae Gyeom, when they ran into One Seven, they passed each other with cold stares. It was said that One Seven picked a fight with Yoo Yeon Seo, taunting him by saying that his "hellish mouth" was still causing trouble. ¡®Isn''t it possible to show dislike only when emotions remain? For better or for worse.'' Chapter 17.2 Chapter 17.2 In any case, they couldn''t afford to be awkward with each other, as they would have many encounters during the filming. Yoo Yeon Seo cautiously approached. "Hyung, would you like to drink this?" Lee Han Gyeol stared back and forth between Yoo Yeon Seo and the drink in his hand. "You''re calling me ¡®Hyung'' now?" ¡®No, it was because I really didn''t know¡­ There''s more to it than you think.¡¯ Yeon Seo scratched his cheeks as if embarrassed. Lee Han Gyeol chuckled and took the drink. "Thanks." Although Lee Han Gyeol appeared nonchnt on the surface, he was quite surprised inside. It had been almost seven years since Yeon Seo had taken the initiative to approach him like this, excluding their time working together. "Yoo Yeon Seo, are you taking lessons at this time?" "Huh?" Some of the One-Seven members used to pick a fight with him whenever they crossed paths, and Lee Han Gyeol was usually one of the members who watched from behind. But now he doesn''t hold any ill feelings towards Yoo Yeon Seo. So that''s why Lee Han Gyeol could talk to Yoo Yeon Seo with ease. "Do you exercise?" "I''ve been doing it consistently since I was discharged. I mean, I''ve been trying to build up my muscles, but why won''t they grow?" "You were like that even when you were a trainee." Seeing that their rtionship didn''t seem bad, the trainees stole nces at them. "Can I ask you one thing?" "What?" Lee Han Gyeol subtly asked Yoo Yeon Seo, who had sat down next to him. "Kim Yi Jun visited you in the hospital, right?" "Yeah." After the stormy argument with his grandfather, the person who had emerged from under the bed was Yi Jun. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. "He said that you might have a different reason for leaving our team." ¡®He said that?¡¯Yoo Yeon Seo''s eyes widened. It looked as though Lee Han Gyeol¡¯s question hit the mark. "¡­just think as you please." He didn''t have much to say. What could he say without knowing anything? In the end, Yoo Yeon Seo, who used his all-purpose shield, stood up and headed towards Director Park Sung Jin. "Could it be true..?" Lee Han Gyeol stared at Yoo Yeon Seo''s retreating figure. "You and Han Gyeol seem to get along better than I thought. It''s different from the rumours." "Were there that many rumours?" "Yeon Seo is at the centre of the incident, so there are many baseless rumours." Director Park Sung Jin smiled and handed him a model knife. Yoo Yeon Seo took the stance. The Director also became serious and demonstrated a set of clean and neat movements. "Do you remember the moves?" "Yes." Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head as his gaze became sharp in an instant. ¡°Baekho-ham" was divided into two parts. Part 1 was about subduing the unknown monster attacking the warship, and Part 2 was about confronting infected soldiers by the virus that emerged from the barely defeated monster. They were practising action moves for the second part, each holding a knife. Initially, they intended to use a stunt double, but due to Yeon-seo''s impressive progress, they decided to give it a try without one. "Wow¡­" "This is really amazing." The trainees stopped what they were doing and watched Yoo Yeon Seo and Director Park Sung Jin''s action choreography. The moves they exchanged were just moves, but the intense expressions and atmosphere made them feel like they were watching soldiers in training. "I can understand why Director Park is so good, considering his special forces background¡­ but what on earth is Yeon Seo hyung?" "Maybe he was born with a talent for action?." Lee Han Gyeol, who saw Yoo Yeon Seo''s action for the first time, was also astonished. Were these practised moves? It felt like watching a skilled person with decades of experience. Director Park Sung Jin thrust his knife towards Yeon Seo''s face. Yeon Seo swiftly turned his head to the side to dodge the knife. Following that, he spun the knife around in ce and thrust it towards Director Park Sung Jin. ¡®Why did they include such a move?¡¯ Yeon Seo begrudgingly epted that it was a move designed to look cool on camera. As Director Park Sung Jin lunged forward, Yeon Seo dodged by rolling once on the ground. The infected soldiers were designed to possess strength beyond human capabilities, so getting hit would hurt. ¡®Should I throw the knife here¡­ Oh, what should I have for dinner?'' As a result, the mock knife in Yeon Seo''s hand spun around on the floor before being thrown far away, each move calcted. He quickly stood up, grabbed Director Park Sung Jin''s wrist, twisted it, and made him drop the knife he was holding. ¡®Should I eat meat? But it''s not as tasty when eaten alone¡­ Should I ask Lim Seung Hyun and Lee Tae Gyeom to join me?'' Even while his mind wandered, Yeon Seo performed precise movements, climbing onto Director Park Sung Jin''s shoulder and pretending to twist his neck. "Alright, that''s enough. Did you get the footage?" "Yes!" One of the trainees shouted loudly. Yoo Yeon Seonded lightly on the ground, and Director Park Sung Jin took a quiet deep breath.¡®That was intense¡­ I almost got stabbed for real.'' Even if it was a mock knife, getting stabbed would hurt enough to leave a bruise. ¡®What just happened?''The spectators were stunned, but the feelings of those directly involved were even more intense. Despite having lost his touch, he was a former special forces member, but Director Park Sung Jin felt like he was being pushed back. "Are you okay?" That was a question he should have asked himself. Director Park Sung Jin grinned. "Yes, how about you, Yeon Seo?" Yeon Seo responded without missing a beat. "I''m fine." Yeon Seo flexed his sore palm as he concluded his thoughts. ¡®Alright, I''ve decided. Let''s have beef.'' Chapter 18.1 Chapter 18.1 TN: I have been tired for the past few days now, but I hope everyone is doing okay. Enjoy reading! If Yoo Yeon Seo went somewhere, Lim Seung Hyun would follow like a buy-one-get-one-free deal, and Lee Tae Gyeom joined them excitedly when he heard that Yeon Seo would treat them to beef. Whilst Tae Gyeom went to fetch the car after the feast, Yeon Seo turned around to look at Seung Hyun. "Lim Seung Hyun, I have a favour to ask." "Young master, it''s not a favour, it would be an order." Yeon Seo smiled slightly at that. Seung Hyun didn''t seem to be ttering him at all. It was probably genuine. "Please help me gather a lot of money by tomorrow before filming." "Money¡­ you mean?" "Yes, a lot of it. Fill a big bag with it." Seung Hyun didn''t ask why he was making such a request, and he didn''t say anything else. It was his job to not interfere with whatever Yeon Seo did. "Oh, and from now on, please take care of my overall management." In truth, Yeon Seo found it bothersome. The only advantage of living in 2207 was that there was no need forplicated thoughts since life simply went on as it was. However, as a wealthy third-gen chaebol in 2018, there were many things to secretly take care of. Yeon Seo wanted to do what he wanted and let Seung Hyun handle the important matters. That would be sweet. But Seung Hyun seemed quite happy about the request. "Young master, are you sure it''s okay for me to handle everything?" "Yes, just take care of it. Unless I give specific instructions." "What if I embezzle money or sell information to otherpanies?" "Well, would you do that?" Yeon Seo prided himself on being a good judge of character. From the time they were in the hospital room until now, Seung Hyun had handled work smoothly and was quick-witted. When Yoo Gun Min and Yoo Eun Ho contacted him after reading the article about his appearance in ¡®Baeko-ham,'' it meant that his actions weren''t exactly known to the rest of his family. He didn''t even let his close family know. Yoo Yeon Seo decided to trust Lim Seung Hyun, who seemed to genuinely work for his benefit. ¡®If he betrays me, it would mean my judgment of people was that poor.'' However, it didn''t seem like Seung Hyun would betray him. To build a rtionship of trust, one had to show faith first. Yeon Seo was willing to extend his hand. "Yes, understood. If there are any changes, I''ll report them to you first." Seung Hyun replied with a grin. It was strange that he seemed so happy with the prospect of more work. Yeon Seo felt awkward and turned away, just as Lee Tae Gyeom parked the car in front of him. "Hey! Get in!" Tae Gyeom opened the driver''s side window and waved excitedly. He was in a great mood after eating beef. "He didn''t drink, did he?" "No. It would be a big problem if he drank when he has to drive." Could one''s mood improve so much just by eating meat? If he fed him meat regrly, he would be flying high. "Tomorrow¡­ I''ll pick you up around nine. Oh, are you not going to the ritual?" "Ritual?" What was that? Yeon Seo searched for the ritual on his phone. A food offering and a memorial service? Why would they do that on the film set? "Never experienced it before? You know, the one where you put a pig''s head and bow, praying for the filming to go smoothly." "Is there such a thing?" "Apparently, it''s not a popr trend these days¡­ Wasn''t that why you gave the director money after the meeting the other day?" Tae Gyeom was shocked. After the meeting with the main and supporting cast, Yeon Seo had given all the money on him to the writer and the director, telling them to use it where needed. "No, I just gave it to them to have a meal or something." "Who would give that much money just for a meal?" ¡®Could it be that they misunderstood my intentions when I gave them the money? Was it because the amount was toorge?¡¯ Yeon Seo scratched the back of his head, lost in thoughts. Though he had been able to synchronize with the 2018 Basic Living Handbook through Beta, his actions were based on his current wealthy status. Therefore, his sense of money was that of a golden spoon, not an ordinary person. "Anyway, they''re holding a ritual before filming, so if you want to attend, you need toe an hour earlier." "I''ll give it a go." "Then, I''ll pick you up at eight?" "Sure." Tae Gyeom parked the car in Yeon Seo''s driveway. Though he bickered with Yeon Seo, he too was working diligently. Manager Park, noticing the good chemistry between Yeon Seo and Tae Gyeom, was also teaching him various tasks. As Yeon Seo entered the house, Seung Hyun and Tae Gyeom were left in the parking lot, sharing an awkward silence. "Tae Gyeom, are you leaving the car here?" "Yeah, I have some errands nearby." Tae Gyeom replied awkwardly as he sneaked a nce at Seung Hyun. There was something extraordinary about him, always impably dressed in a suit and with a mysterious smile. Tae Gyeom thought it was an odd picture: an elite from the Jusung Group and a rogue manager. "Um¡­ How old are you, Mr Secretary?" "I''m thirty." "So you''re older. Can I call you ¡®hyung''?" Seung Hyun chuckled. "Yes, go ahead." "Then, you can address me informally too." "Sure, someday. Let me give you a ride to your destination." Howe trying to be friendly made him feel more suffocated? Tae Gyeom hesitantly got into Seung Hyun''s car. "But you''vested quite a while. Yeon Seo tends to go through people fast." "Have you seen anyone like me during your time working with him?" "Yeah, several times. The staff kept changing every time." That was a harshment. Seung Hyun kept hisposure on the outside while turning the steering wheel, but he was sweating inside. "So, how did you end up working under Yeon Seo?" "I volunteered for it." "Are you insane? You wanted to take on that brat?" "I meant, I offered to work for my employer." "Right, my mistake." However, Tae Gyeom quickly let his guard down, knowing that Yeon Seo had changed significantly from before. "You can drop me off here. See you tomorrow, hyung." "Take care." After Tae Gyeom got out of the car, Seung Hyun remained motionless for a moment, tapping the steering wheel with his fingers, lost in thought. ¡®What makes them trust me with everything?'' The head family of Jusung favoured Yeon Seo, and Seung Hyun was the first person tost this long working under him. Changes were gradually bing evident. Vice-chairman Yoo Gun Min had given special instructions to the Head of the Strategic nning Department not to skimp on support for Seung Hyun, and even Managing Director Yoo Eun Ho had invited him to dine together. If he continued to work under Yeon Seo, even just as his ckey," his future would be bright. However, the fact that someone trusted himpletely was enough to make Seung Hyun feel quite¡­ ¡®Not bad.'' It felt good. * * * * Chapter 18.2 Chapter 18.2 T/N: I know its been a while (¡ä-©n-£à) I will also be going back to previous chapters to edit, so feel free to report any errors. Happy reading! Special thanks to KingOfLurking for the tea ?? Arriving at the ritual site before filming, Yeon Seo was slightly disappointed. "What''s this? It''s not a real pig''s head." On the ritual table, there was a tablet with a picture of a pig''s head disyed on it. Apparently, it was difficult to find a real pig''s head for the ritual as not many people practised it nowadays. ( T/N: This ritual is also known as Gosa (??): which refers to a shamanistic ritual intended to prevent misfortune and bring good luck. Nothing says lucky like a swine head )) "I wanted to experience something like this." "Me too. But Yeon Seo actually came to the site?" "Isn''t it because of our pre-meeting strategy?" "Oh,e on, it can''t be¡­" Although it was an old custom, the rookie writer and director secretly hoped to perform the ritual. One of the staff members recited a prayer, wishing for a safe shoot without any idents. Following that, the director, writer, and cinematographer bowed in respect. Then it was time for the lead and supporting actors to bow. Yeon Seo stood side by side with Lee Han Gyeol, who had be more talkative with him since their encounter at Cheonha Action School. "Aren''t you going to bow?" "Do I have to?" "You don''t have to, but considering your status, it might be better for the atmosphere if you do." Indeed, it wouldn''t look good if the major investor and supporting actor refrained from participating. Yeon Seo awkwardly bowed alongside everyone else. A behind-the-scenes camera quietly filmed them. "Baekhoham Crew, fighting!" "Thank you in advance!" With the ritual over, apuse resounded from various ces, boosting the pre-shoot atmosphere. The actual shooting began in earnest. Yeon Seo donned a prepared military uniform and had makeup done. Filming doesn''t necessarily follow the order of the script. Starting today, they would shoot the monster extermination scenes that required CGI on the pre-prepared set. "Ho Jin, what do you think of Yeon Seo?" "What do you mean?" The cinematographer approached Director Park Ho Jin and whispered. They had a close senior-junior rtionship, and the cinematographer readily epted the offer to work on Park Ho Jin''s firstmercial film debut. "Not bad at all, right?" "Oh really?" After the initial meeting and script reading, anyone who had worked with Yeon Seo even once before was greatly surprised. His tone and pronunciation were much more stable than before. "Is it true that he''s receiving acting lessons?" "Of course, it''s thanks to Teacher Park Hyun Jeong¡­ To make that person into a performer, it''s amazing." To truly gauge his acting abilities, they would have to see him on set, but everyone found themselves looking at Yeon Seo differently. Because he had been initially not so skilled in acting, even a slight improvement made his acting appear impressive. The writer and director, who were still new to working with Yeon Seo, chuckled, thinking that their pre-shoot acting advice had paid off. "He still has a lot to learn." The cinematographer had captured Yeon Seo''s acting on camera in a previous project. "He can¡¯t act at all, it would probably take forever to shoot on a chroma key background, right?" (T/N ¨C Chroma key: a special effect achieved by the use of green or blue screen.) Even worse, the monster was going to be added through CGIter, so all they had were roughly sketched panels. The cinematographer sighed deeply, recalling past dys caused by Yeon Seo''s performance. "Huh?" But something was different about Yeon Seo''s mood. After finishing his makeup, Yeon Seo spoke with Park Sung Jin, the martial arts director, and began assuming various poses with the model gun. "What do you think?" "It''s light." Yeon Seo, holding the rifle, repeatedly took aim and then lowered the gun. With each repetition, his stance became more precise. ¡®The rifle was simr to the one from 2207. That''s fortunate.¡¯ Han Gyeol stood beside Yeon Seo and tried to mimic his movements. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t achieve the same level of precision as Yeon Seo. "Did you just practice this while you were in the hospital?" "I like to think that I found my talent." "Actors! Come here!" While Han Gyeol and Yeon Seo were fooling around with the stunt actors, a staff member shouted loudly."This is the monster concept art!" As expected, with a generous production budget, the concept art was detailed and of high quality. However, it remained to be seen whether it would truly immerse them, considering it would be against a green screen backdrop. "For now, let''s confirm the blocking and get into position for the shot." (T/N: The term blocking in film refers to the cement and movement of actors in rtion to the camera) "Yes." Yeon Seo and Han Gyeol familiarized themselves with the blocking, following the staff. They were ying the roles of SSU Special Forces members in the film. Today, they would be shooting the monster extermination operation on the deck, which urred early in the movie. "Wow¡­ hyungs, do you think we can immerse ourselves when we see that?" Park Min Woo, who had finished his makeup, stood between Yeon Seo and Han Gyeol. Even actors find it difficult to film with CGI, so it was even more challenging for a rookie actor with no experience. "To be honest, it seems difficult¡­ but we''ll have to give it a try." "I''m not sure if I''ll do well. How about you, Yeon Seo hyung?" Park Min Woo approached them smoothly as their rtionship improved. "I don''t know¡­" Yeon Seo stared at the staff holding the panel with the monster''s face and closed his eyes briefly. Instead of the rough panel, a grotesque creature from 2207 filled his vision. "It seems easy." Chapter 19.1 Chapter 19.1 A loudmotion echoed through the peaceful "Baekho Battleship" as the vessel shook violently. Soldiers inbat positions rushed to the deck to respond to the attack. "What the hell is that?" The soldiers, thinking it was an attack from North Korea, were momentarily frozen when they faced an unexpected monster. The same went for Sergeant Kim Woo Jin, the character portrayed by Yeon Seo. In the script, there was a stage direction that read, ¡®Kim Woo Jin faces the monster and is momentarily stunned.'' Yeon Seo recalled the time after the earthquake incident in 2207 when he first encountered "it" on the surface when he was ten years old. "Ugh¡­" Sergeant Kim Woo Jin swallowed hard and stared nkly at the monster. Various emotions swirled in his shaking pupils. What the hell, it wasn''t North Korean troops? Could such a creature even exist on this Earth? "What are you doing?! Shoot it quickly!" Regaining hisposure at someone''s shout, he raised his gun and aimed at the monster, pulling the trigger. However, there were no deafening gunshots or muzzle shes. The CGI effects would be addedter. So how should an actor perform to make it look more realistic? Yeon Seo, now portraying Sergeant Kim Woo Jin, demonstrated movements that ounted for the recoil of the gun, mentally counting the virtual rounds. Thirty rounds, all expended. Beside Kim Woo Jin, Corporal Lee Hyun Jun, yed by Han Gyeol, fired his gun, protecting him. "What the¡­ What is that?!" "I don''t know! Just shoot!" Having run out of bullets, Corporal Lee Hyun Jun took cover while Kim Woo Jin turned around, raising his gun. He didn''t spray bullets like before. Instead, he carefully and deliberately fired one shot at a time, as if searching for the monster''s weakness. "Make sure the ship doesn''t get damaged!" "Son of a¡­" Someone shouted, it sounded like amander''s voice. Was avoiding damage even possible right now? Kim Woo Jin and Lee Hyun Jun, after uttering a brief curse, quickly rolled their bodies sideways and took cover behind another barricade. Narrowly avoiding the monster''s tentacles that destroyed their previous hiding spot. "Aaaah!" A soldier who couldn''t escape in time was ensnared by the monster''s tentacles and dragged away. The stunt actor wearing a wire harness bent their body like a folding phone, portraying a more realistic motion of being dragged away. Remaining calm, Sergeant Kim Woo Jin observed the situation and concentrated his fire on the part where the monster seemed particrly unstable. "Hey! Kim Woo Jin!" Lee Hyun Jun tried to protect him, but his magazine was empty. Despite the monster approaching to swallow him, Kim Woojin calmly fired his gun. "F*ck¡­!" Struck by the monster''s swinging tentacle, Kim Woo Jin was thrown sideways. The wire harness pulled him at precisely the right moment. As he collided with the wall, the shot he fired pierced through the monster''s weak spot, and finally, the monster copsed. Kim Woo Jin took a deep breath as hey on the floor. In momentary silence, the deck was filled with groans and cries for the medics. "¡­Is it over?" Extending his hand, Lee Hyun Jun helped Kim Woo Jin stand up. Kim Woo Jin stared detachedly at the chaotic deck. The rain, which had initially been a few drops, turned into a torrential downpour. Kim Woo Jin, standing in the pouring rain, gazed at the fallen monster he had taken down. There was a sense of relief that he had survived, mingled with a lingering sense of unease that there might be more. Here, on the vast expanse of the open sea, there was no support force avable. The camera zoomed in on his face in a close-up. "Okay, cut!" Yeon Seo, snapping back to reality at Director Park Ho Jin''s loud voice, raised his head. The debris of the destroyed hiding spot due to the tentacles and the agonizing groans of the soldiers vanished. Instead of being surrounded by the thick sea fog, he was in front of a green screen. "Did I get momentarily immersed?" Yeon Seo clenched his hand. ¡°Hmm¡­ interesting?¡± It was his first time acting, so he purposely chose a script with a setting simr to that of 2207, but at that moment when the camera started rolling, he had be Kim Woo Jin. It wasn''t bad. "What''s up?" Yeon Seo raised his head as he felt several gazes on him. Some people were gaping with their mouths open, while others raised their eyebrows as if witnessing something unexpected. "Are you going to check the monitor?" "Huh?" Han Gyeol, who knew what the staff was feeling, poked Yeon Seo''s shoulder and gestured jokingly. "I really thought you were the character." Han Gyeol couldn''t fully immerse himself ever since the staff started handling the shoddy monster panels. However, the moment he met Yeon Seo''s gaze, it felt like he had truly be Lee Hyun Jun. "This is quite different from the acting you''ve done before." Han Gyeol looked at Yeon Seo with newfound admiration. Could he achieve this level of performance in such a short time of receiving acting lessons? "Did it turn out well?" Yeon Seo, who was rumoured not to check his own acting on the monitor, stood next to the director as if it were natural. The director was startled and involuntarily trembled. "Yes, let''s take a look." People gathered around the monitor. The screen was divided into four sections, each disying different scenes. The close-up of Kim Woo jJin''s expression when he first faced the monster was shown. "It was as if he had actually seen it, such realistic expressions." The director nodded, determined to include this scene. On the other side of the monitor, Han Gyeol was shown fumbling while trying to rece a model magazine, causing it to fall. "Ah¡­" Han Gyeol chuckled lightly. Although it was a mistake, it seemed eptable to show a flustered action in the tense situation of encountering an unknown lifeform. "But there''s one thing¡­" The director was about to say something casually but stopped himself. It reminded him of what the shooting director had told him. ¡®Never try to teach Yeonseo anything. If he does well enough, just let it pass.'' "Yes?" "Nothing. It''s good." Honestly, it was already beyond his expectations. No, it was aplete transformation. Even the staff on set couldn''t take their eyes off his acting. The director hoped that Yeon Seo''s acting transformation would generate tremendous buzz even before the film''s release. "Let''s change the angle and shoot some more." "Okay." While the actors were adjusting their clothes and makeup, Park Min Woo, who had been waiting, approached with excitement. "Hyung! It was seriously incredible." "¡­Really?" "I felt like there was a real monster in front of us. Wow, if you can do this well, why have you been acting poorly before..?" Park Min Woo was excitedly babbling before abruptly stopping himself. Yeon Seo smirked. It was something he had already experienced. If he continued like this, the next project would be a problem¡­ He couldn''t take on military roles anymore. And there wouldn''t be another work simr to "Baekho-ham" set in the year 2207. He couldn''t expect miracles anymore. "Yeah, I know." For a moment, Park Min Woo was briefly frightened as he looked at Yeon Seo, yfully tapping his shoulder. It seemed like not only his acting but also his personality had changed drastically. The manager standing behind him was also surprised, mouth agape. "What''s this? He''s good!" Muttering to himself, the cinematographer, who had been observing Yeon Seo''s back, spoke. "Wow, I thought you weren''t Yeon Seo." "Is that the same Yeon Seo? Is he someone else?" "What kind of lessons did Teacher Park give him?" Other staff members also murmured in agreement. "Senior, this is different from what we discussed, isn''t it?" "Yeah¡­" The cinematographer had advised Park Ho Jin not to expect anything beyond his imagination. The selected scenes of Yeon Seo''s acting were usually ones that had been carefully refined, choosing the ones that looked the best. However, the immersion was so remarkable that it instantly received the okay sign at once. Moreover, he didn''t hesitate to throw himself into the scenes without a stunt double. "Wow, it feels like he has changed." * * * * * Chapter 19.2 Chapter 19.2 * * * * * The filming of "Baekho-ham" was in progress. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was known for his poor acting skills, seemed to have transformed into a different person and became absorbed into his role, which naturally boosted the enthusiasm of the other actors. There were a few instances of NG (no good, indicating a mistake during filming), and there were also eager discussions on how to achieve better results. "Yes, I just confirmed it. Thank you." Stepping outside the filming set for a moment, Lim Seung Hyun examined the report from the person who had previously managed Yoo Yeon Seo and carefully studied the detailed bank statements. "Choi Dong Won, Kim Doo Hyun¡­ They''re here." Choi Dong Won and Kim Doo Hyun were the names of the CEO and director of AST Entertainment, the agency representing One-Seven. The former manager''s report contained a sentence stating to ept all requests from AST Entertainment unless it was something outrageous. It could be a sense of loyalty towards the group that he had suddenly withdrawn from. It was understandable that they would want to bepensated financially since they had actually suffered losses due to Yoo Yeon Seo''s departure. However, this continued for seven years, and something didn''t seem right. The One-Seven members were gaining poprity, and they had sessfully renewed their contracts. So why would the manager take his own number? "Ha¡­" Could it be ATM treatment? No, I can''t jump to conclusions yet. Lim Seung Hyun shook his head. If he left it alone, the manager of One-Seven would approach him anyway. He could find out their intentions at that time. But if his assumptions were correct, should he let it slide? "The young master told me to do as I please¡­ " There''s nothing more vague and uncertain than being told to figure it out. Perhaps it could be a test to see how I handle the situation. "It''splicated." Lim Seung Hyun decided to observe the situation for now and re-entered the filming set. Lee Tae Gyeom stared intently at Yoo Yeon Seo, who had entered an acting trance. "But¡­ they''re our allies¡­!" "Not now." Sergeant Kim Woo Jin grabbed the cor of a private and pushed him against the wall, restraining him. The private whose cor was being grabbed was Park Ji Won, yed by Park Min Woo, the lead in "Baekho-ham." "Shoot them all. That''s how we survive." Sergeant Kim Woo Jin red at Park Ji Won with fiery eyes. "Cut! Okay!" As soon as Director Park Ho Jin''s cut sign was heard, Yoo Yeon Seo released his grip. Park Min Woo straightened his wrinkled clothes. "Wow, hyung¡­ Be gentle." "I am being gentle." The actors stood in front of the monitor. Since the previous take was shot in one go, they had plenty of time to watch the footage. Yoo Yeon Seo nced sideways. It reminded him of something the director had wanted to say but couldn''t before. He still had a somewhat displeased expression on his face. "Director, please say what''s on your mind. Be honest." "Well¡­ That¡­" Director Park Ho Jin hesitated for a moment before speaking in an uncertain voice. "All the other performances are wless, but when ites to portraying pain scenes, they seem a bit weak." "Portraying pain?" "Yes." The director reyed the filmed scenes. They primarily featured scenes of Sergeant Kim Woo Jin getting beaten by infected soldiers. Yoon Seo, thrown against the wall, was grimacing, letting out painful groans. "I know Sergeant Kim Woo Jin is a stickler for principles and a rigid soldier, but he''s also human, wouldn''t his pain show more visibly?" The director rewound the footage again. Kim Woo Jin is thrown against a wall by the infected soldier. Something seemed off. It felt like he should be showing more pain with that level of force. Listening to the director''s words and seeing the scene, it felt like the pain was being endured mechanically. The director nced at Yeon Seo, who had been quiet for a while. "No, it''s okay as it is¡­" "I understand what you mean." Kang Jin Hoo of the year 2207 was born with the senses rted to pain removed and was a person who didn''t know what pain was. ¡®Come to think of it, Director Park Sung Jin said the same thing. It''s unnatural.'' It was when they were practising for the action scenes in ¡®Baekho-ham.'' Since he originally didn''t feel pain, it was more efficient for Kang Jin Hoo to shrug off minor attacks with his body. A strategy of giving flesh and taking bone, but such movements couldn''t be used with Yoon Seo''s body. Because of these habits, there were times when the action sequences didn''t match properly. ¡®This isn''t typical¡­'' Habits from 2207 still remained. Yeon Seo stroked his own chin. ¡®How can I act out pain more realistically?'' It seemed he would have to experience it firsthand, but he couldn''t test it with his current body. When he came to his senses, the treatment for the traffic ident was already mostlypleted, and at most, he had briefly experienced his organs twisting due to memory synchronization¡­ Wait, memory synchronization? "Director, let''s reshoot the parts you''re not satisfied with. I''ll give it a try." If he didn''t understand pain, why not experience it firsthand? Chapter 20.1 Chapter 20.1 "Bro, I heard you were called over by Yeon Seo." Thanks to the generous production budget, the staff had plenty of time for meals and breaks. Productions featuring Yeon Seo were desirable ces to work due to their high budgets. Sure, being on the receiving end of Yeon Seo''s arrogance was unlucky, but he didn''t bother the lower-level staff, so the rtionships among the staff were generally good. "You know what I got from Yoo Yeon Seo?" "Whoa, an envelope." "How much is in it?" Staff members who had been eating their boxed lunches put down their chopsticks to inspect the contents of the envelope Yeon Seo had given. The crisp cash inside wasn''t of Sejong the Great (10,000 won), but wads of notes featuring Shin Saimdang (50,000 won). "Why did he give this to you?" "He said it''s for us to buy drinkster." "I heard the lighting team got some too yesterday. Ah, if I had received it, I would have eaten all the money." "So that''s why I got it. How about pork belly and soju tonight?" "Sounds good." ¡®Baekho-ham'' unfolded almost entirely in the confined space of a ship. Consequently, shooting primarily urred on pre-built sets, which was an advantage as there was no need to move between different locations. "That''s right, Hyung Tae. You were in Yoo Yeon Seo''s drama before." "Yes, I was in ¡®Our Moments''." "Was he always like this? It''s so different from the rumours I heard." "No, he wasn''t like this before." The one called Hyungtae couldn''t forget Yeon Seo''s demeanour in ¡®Our Moments''. [Do you think your script would''ve seen the light of day if it wasn''t for me?] [Yes! I acknowledge that! But the contract states that whatever happens, it''s up to the writer''s discretion! I have the authority over the story!] [Ah, enough! It''s not working out. Let''s rece the writer.] [Great! Go ahead and rece me! A lead actor causing trouble and the writer is being reced with only four episodes left! That would make for some juicy gossip!] [You think I''m afraid of a little gossip? Who do you think will suffer more if this copses? Rewrite the script, I''m the lead actor.] Yet, the writer didn''t back down. It seemed that once produced, the work would be ruined by the lead actor''s performance. The writer, who cared too much about the work''s performance, became anxious when the ratings started to fall, even though the piece was critically acimed for its artistic merit. "It was no joke. He vented his anger on the writer, snubbed Go Hyun Tae, and the PD was just happy as long as he kept his mouth shut, watching the mess unfold from afar." "Really?" "Do you think I''m making this up? I thought he was apletely different person watching him here." "Well, his acting has improved a lot." "Including the way he acknowledges greetings." "He didn''t use to acknowledge greetings?" At the time, it was Park Hyung Tae himself who had intervened in the dispute between the writer and Yoo Yeon Seo. Back then, Yoo Yeon Seo had threatened him, saying he would make sure Park Hyung Tae couldn''t find work in the industry, just for trying to mediate the situation. "Huh? But that''s strange¡­" "What is?" "No, it''s nothing." But when they crossed paths on ¡®Baekho-ham'', it was strange. Despite seeing him up close and greeting him, Yeon Seo just returned the greeting and acted as if he didn''t know him. ¡®Our Moments'' was the work Yeon Seo had done just before his ident. It hadn''t even been a year yet. "They say there''s no smoke without fire, rumors don''t just start out of nowhere." "I heard he also cursed out another actor and called him a vulgar guy?" "Oh, him? What was his name¡­ isn''t he doing well these days?" As Park Hyung-tae was deep in thought, the other staff members mulled over the rumours about Yoo Yeon Seo. Then the staff member who had received the envelope of money broke the silence. "He might be a bit rude, but he''s not a bad guy, right?" "Oh, he''s just managing his image." "So, that means he is making an effort to manage his image. That Yoo Yeon Seo." At those words, the other staff members fell silent. Yoo Yeon Seo, the one who often became the topic of rumours for all the wrong reasons, was managing his image? They all turned their heads to look in one direction. Just then, Yoo Yeon Seo was stepping out of the set. "¡­.If his image improves, it would be a hit, wouldn''t it?" "Absolutely." With his privileged background and improved reputation? Everyone would be mouring to cast Yeon Seo. Of course, this thought was based on the assumption that Yeon Seo''s acting had improved to a decent level. Making the most of his lunch break, Yeon Seo reached a restroom that wasn''t much frequented. Noticing a ¡®cleaning in progress sign, he ced it outside and showed thoroughness by locking the door. He ced both hands on the sink and looked into the mirror. "Beta, initiate memory synchronization." "No." Yeon Seo spoke decisively. "To the limit. As long as I don''t die." Well, it was indeed a bit dangerous, wasn''t it? A suddenugh erupted from him. "It''s okay. Begin." Yeon Seo nodded his head. * * * * * Chapter 20.2 Chapter 20.2 TN: Happy weekend, hope it has been restful. Felt quite productive today and was able to squeeze in some trantions ? (? ? ?)? Enjoy reading! Let me know of any awkward phrasings or typos "Hey, Yoo Yeon Seo." After a brief ckout, Yeon Seo, who had regained consciousness, felt something different from the previous memory synchronization. Now that it was over 10%, it was showing him in the first person. His body moved on its own. "We''re getting some street food. What do you want?" "Me¡­ Tteokbokki?" [TN: Tteokbokki ¨C Spicy rice cakes] "Do chaebols eat Tteokbokki too?" A youthful face, yet familiar¡­ It was the person who visited him in the hospital room. Kim Yi Jun of ONESEVEN. Seven people were living in the small house. The room was suffocatingly filled with the presence of three bunk beds, and the floor was covered with yellow linoleum. From the memory synchronization so far, Yeon Seo didn''t like something as cramped and run-down as this. Still, he did live in such a ce. It was unexpected. "Why wouldn''t I eat it? My grandfather''s favourite ce is a 5,000-won granny''s soup ce. It''s in Seodaemun." "Really? I thought chaebols only ate steak every day." "Well, that''s also true." "Ugh, you''re annoying." Kim Yi Jun shook his head teasingly. Yeon Seo felt the corners of his mouth lift. Was he smiling now? "But we have our debut stage tomorrow. Can we eat now?" "It''s a secret from the manager hyung. This is ourst feast. From tomorrow, it''s sds." "They say you naturally lose weight when you start doing the music shows full-time." The person with only his face hanging next to Yeon Seo''s head, who was lying on the top bunk, was Lee Han Gyeol. "But why are you an idol?" "What?" "You just showed up at ourpany one day saying you knew you were ready to debut and asked to be included in the debut group." "Oh, the manager mentioned that." Yeon Seo huffed in mild annoyance, cing his hands behind his head and sinking into his thoughts. He didn''t have any particr reason. Studying was too easy and therefore boring, and he was fed up with his family treating him like a delicate piece of ss. During a time in his life when he felt bored, he stumbled upon a video. It was of his biological mother, whose memory was now faint, performing during her ¡®Twinkle'' era. Despite her expressionless face as she sang and danced, her movements and voice radiated vitality. He realized that his mother was enjoying the stage in her own way. He wondered why it was so enjoyable for her and felt curious enough to try it himself. "So, aren''t you supposed to inherit your family''s business? Why are you doing this idol thing?" "My brother will take over the business. As for being an idol¡­ it''s not bad as a hobby." "What, a hobby? Is it because you''re rich?" However, if he answered truthfully, he''d surely get teased. To avoid revealing his true thoughts, Yeon Seo replied in a deliberately gruff tone. "For you, it might be a hobby, but for us, it''s our livelihood." "Isn''t it too early in life to be staking everything on this? If it fails, do something else." "Once we sign, we''re tied up for seven years. If we don''t make it big during that time, our lives are screwed. You, with your silver spoon, wouldn''t understand." "Well¡­" Yeon Seo didn''t say that he could understand too. Suddenly, his vision darkened. After a few seconds of ckout, when he opened his eyes, he found himself in a different location. It seemed like the chaotic backstage of a concert venue. Members in dishevelled clothes and messy hair, just off stage. They were all drenched in sweat and crying. "Crying just because we''ve done our debut stage?" "Sob¡­ You aren''t crying?" "No. Is this something to cry about?" The only one among them who wasn''t crying was Yeon Seo. He crossed his arms and teased them. Despite his rough exterior, his true feelings were quite different. This peculiar sensation welling up from his gut¡­ Yes, this was happiness. Yeon Seo was ted about their debut, even if he didn''t outwardly show it. "You wouldn''t understand, Hyung. Your trainee period was short¡­ We''ve been waiting for this moment for so long¡­" "You cold-hearted jerk. He''s a chaebol after all." They always brought up him being a chaebol. Yet, the one who actually built walls because of his chaebol status was him. Yeon Seo pouted. Was he¡­ upset? "Stop crying and let''s go home. We have a music show tomorrow. Hey, Park Joo Won, you should be doing this." "What is ¡®Hey'', when you''re talking to your elder¡­" "Follow me. We can''t keep sobbing here." "Hmph¡­" "Oh man, this is driving me crazy." The members of One Seven followed Yeon Seo like ducklings, despite their tears. Yeon Seo looked back at them and gave a dryugh. It was absurd but somehow enjoyable. His vision darkened once more. "Han Gyeol Hyung! Read Yoo Yeon Seo''s fan letter, it''ll make youugh!" "That''s not true!" This memory sync was mostly from when Yeon Seo was active with One Seven. There were asional memories from his middle and high school days as well. Despite being in the same ss, the students were divided into those who were overly friendly because of their parents'' influence and those who distanced themselves due to their high social status. "But thanks to you, our group gained quite a bit of attention." "I know." "Don''t just admit it like that! It''s annoying!" "Why are you getting all worked up out of the blue?" In contrast, One Seven were some of the few peers who treated Yeon Seo without prejudice. And those days¡­ seemed pretty happy. ¡®Just a little more, continue.'' His vision shook as if a videotape was fast-forwarding. "Who does grandfather think he is to meddle in my affairs!" "Who are you, sir?" "I''ll invest in thepany instead of stepping in. But only for the seven years of the kids'' artist contracts." "An undiagnosable mental illness¡­" His vision swirled as if he was floating in space. He was unable to identify proper memories. There was nothing to gain from this. Just when Yeon Seo was about to call Beta to cancel the memory sync, "Do you really believe that Mommitted suicide?" What? ¡®Wait a moment¡­'' His vision darkened once more. When he came to, he was in the bathroom of the ¡®Baekho-ham'' shooting set. Yeon Seo, copsing onto the floor, kept his face over the sink due to the overwhelming urge to vomit. "Ugh!" Spewing blood, he struggled to keep himself upright before copsing again onto the sink. His vision was red from the blood he had spat out. It felt as if someone had ruthlessly stabbed his entire body with a knife. The pain was as if his insides were skewered with a pipe. "Ugh¡­" If Lee Hee Seo''s death wasn''t suicide¡­ then what was it? "Murder?" She was killed¡­ instead of suicide? Chapter 21.1 Chapter 21.1 Oddly enough, I had dreamt of escaping the apocalyptic world and entering a bright, hopeful drama, but a single memory synchronization had turned the genre into a mystery. Yeon Seo repeatedly closed and opened his eyes. It was an effort to stay conscious. The volume he was vomiting was concerning enough, even if it was just food¡­ but he was throwing up blood. ¡®I might actually die at this rate¡­'' Even Beta, who was currently learning human behaviours, had started to chime in subtly. Yeon Seo ignored thement and bowed his head to vomit blood again. The sink and even the floor were covered with the blood he had spat out. Pushing it to the limit allowed him to gain some pretty important memories. He was a man with a good head on his shoulders, despite his unpredictable temperament, so he wouldn''t make such a statement without basis. Clearly, the voice doubting his birth mother''s suicide was Yeon Seo''s. So, who was the recipient of those words? ¡®My brother? Or some third party?'' Yeon Seo washed his face with cold water and looked at himself in the mirror. His naturally pale and smoothplexion was now tinged with grey, despite the heavy makeup. ¡®Now isn''t the time to worry about that.'' Even though he felt like he was losing his mind, he wasn''t at home, but on set. ¡®I need to shoot at least one more scene while these sensations are still vivid.'' After all, there was a reason why he had pushed his memory synchronization to the limit. With great effort, Yeon Seo got up. He still felt nauseous, but it was bearable. Fortunately, his costume was already stained with fake blood, which perfectly camouged the blood he had vomited. "Ah, sh*t¡­" Swearing involuntarily, with every step he took, his body screamed in pain, as if he was suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, where even minor friction causes severe pain. Before entering the set, Yeon Seo casually wiped the cold sweat dripping from his face with his clothes. "Huh? Yeon Seo is here!" Amidst the filming set, which had been buzzing due to the lead actor''s absence, one of the staff members shouted out loudly. "Director, let''s shoot right away." Director Park Ho Jin studied Yoo Yeon Seo''s pale face. To his eyes, it appeared as though Yeon Seo had isted himself to immerse in his role for the shoot. The director then ordered the other staff members to prepare for filming. "¡­Are you okay?" A staff member, who had been connecting Yoo Yeon Seo''s body wire, seemed so concerned that he forgot the rumours about Yeon Seo''s entric behaviour. Yeon Seo simply nodded without saying a word. The small motion almost triggered another wave of vomiting. "Hurry up." His body was wracked with a kind of pain he''d never experienced before, and his nerves were on edge. However, nobody seemed to object to his sharp words. His face, with eyes wide open as if clutching onto his fading consciousness, was perceived as immersing himself emotionally in his role. Park Min Woo and Lee Han Gyeol, who had intended to approach Yeon Seo, stepped back instead, not wanting to disturb his focus. "Ready, action!" The stunt was directed by Park Sung Jin. Thanks to rehearsing dozens of times before shooting, his hurting body moved instinctively. "¡­Captain." Park Sung Jin yed the role of a superior officer who had been transformed into a monster due to an unidentified virus. Upon seeing him contort and make strange noises, Yeon Seo, in the role of Sergeant Kim Woo Jin, stepped back a few paces, swallowing hard. They were currently in a narrow hallway inside a ship. If he took a few steps back and closed the door, he could easily iste the infected officer. Just as he was calmly trying to escape the area, the transformed Park Sung Jin charged towards him. "Ugh¡­" Blocking a fist aiming for his face with both hands, Yeon Seo''s hands shook and a pained groan escaped from his lips. It was not acting ¨C he was genuinely in pain. ¡®I should''ve just gone home¡­'' Pushing his memory synchronization to the limits, followed immediately by a high-difficulty action sequence. Yeon Seo momentarily regretted his choices, then clenched and opened his eyes. His actions added to the intensity of Sergeant Kim Woo-jin''s predicament. Park Sung Jin, the martial arts director who was in his direct line of sight, widened his eyes in surprise, but like a professional, continued with his performance. "Aaaah!" Yeon Seo deflected the iing fist to the side, rolled, and grabbed a handgun that was thrown on the floor. Park Sung Jin''s fist punctured the Styrofoam wall, and Yeon Seo, looking at the monster whose arm was stuck in the wall, aimed the gun with both hands. "Die!" Park Sung Jin twisted his body, realistically depicting the impact of being hit by the gunshot. He was wearing a strange-looking suit for theter addition of CGI. The suit, which had been the subject of mockery before the shoot due to its odd appearance, no longer seemed funny. Yeon Seo''s unprecedented performance was so realistic, it felt like there was truly a monster in front of them. "Wow¡­" Park Min Woo stood with his mouth agape. The filming of ¡®Baekho-ham'' had begun thanks to Yoo Yeon Seo, but he had assumed that the praise for acting and action scenes would be directed towards him, the lead actor. But what he was seeing wasn''t Yeon Seo, it was Lieutenant Kim Woo Jin himself. ¡®Did he take some kind of performance-enhancing drug?'' There was no other exnation for the drastic improvement in his acting. He had taken a few lessons himself from Park Hyun Jeong, who was Yoo Yeon Seo''s acting teacher, but he never saw such dramatic changes in his performances. ¡®It doesn''t seem like method acting; he can turn it on and off¡­'' Of course, his previous performances were so subpar that any slight improvement might appear to be a divine upgrade. Park Min Woo, Lee Han Gyeol, and all the staff on the set watched Yoo Yeon Seo''s extraordinary performance with bated breath. "F*ck!" Out of bullets, Yeon Seo nervously tossed the handgun aside and pulled out a knife. It was now a do-or-die situation. With gritted teeth, he rushed at Director Park Sung Jin and stretched out his hand. After a lengthy bout, Yeon Seo ended up sprawled on the ground, and Park Sung Jin reached out and gave a light punch to his stomach. They nned to add CGIter to show his stomach being pierced. "Arrrrrgh!" At that light touch, Yeon Seo thrashed around and let out a loud scream. Despite all the movement, his abdominal area remained unnaturally still. Seeing such meticulous detail, the director instinctively sped his hands together in a prayerful gesture. This was it. The brutal action scene that he had extensively discussed with the writer, Kim Dae Sung. "Hrk¡­ Hrk¡­" As Yeon Seo vomited blood and screamed out in a metallic voice, his breath began to hitch. His will to cling to life gradually faded, and Yeon Seo stopped breathing. "¡­Cut! Good job!" After a few seconds of filming Sergeant Kim Woo Jin lying still with eyes open, the director signalled the end of the scene. Those who had been watching also let out their breaths, held in anticipation. "Wow, that was incredible." "Do you think we''ll get a rating for this scene?" "One hundred per cent we will." "Even if we get an R-rating, we must use this scene. It''d be a waste to only show it in the behind-the-scenes." "Or maybe it''s okay to separate it into R-rated and PG-15 versions." Chapter 21.2 Chapter 21.2 This scene absolutely had to be captured well on camera. Even those who weren''t involved in this particr shoot gathered around the monitor to rey the powerful performance that just took ce. "Don''t you think we should drug test Yeon Seo?" At Park Min Woo''s ridiculousment about Yoo Yeon Seo being on steroids, the staff let out a smallugh. Lee Han Gyeol, who had been engrossed in the footage on the monitor, suddenly lifted his head. "Huh? Where''s Yeon Seo?" "Right, where is he?" At his words, the staff members raised their heads and looked around. Surprisingly, Yoo Yeon Seo, who would usually be the first at the monitor, was nowhere to be found. ¡®Where did our leading man go?'' Lim Seung Hyun also sensed this uneasiness. After looking around for a while, he furrowed his brows. Something was off. "Tae Gyeom." "Yes? Yes, Hyung." At Lim Seung Hyun''s gesture, Lee Tae Gyeom pulled himself together and followed him. ¡®The young master came from here.'' During the time the staff had gathered around the monitor, causing a bit of amotion, they had lost track of Yeon Seo. When Lim Seung Hyun stepped outside the set, he looked around anxiously. The two men paused as they walked down the deserted hallway to the right. "Huh!" Lee Tae Gyeom, who had been following behind, gasped and then rushed toward Yeon Seo, who had copsed at the end of the hallway. After a moment''s hesitation, Lim Seung Hyun hurriedly approached Yeon Seo as well. "Young master!" "Yoo Yeon Seo, hey!" Lee Tae Gyeom knelt on one knee and began shaking Yoo Yeon Seo by the shoulder. A groan slipped out. His body ached unbearably, and the violent shaking made his vision spin. He wanted to tell them to stop, but only pained moans escaped from his lips. "Ugh¡­" "Hey, Yoo Yeon Seo!" His face was soaked with cold sweat, and hisplexion was noticeably poor. It was clear at a nce that his condition was not normal. Lim Seung Hyun quickly stood up and pulled out his phone. "I''ll call 112." "Wait¡­" Yeon Seo managed to lift his upper body with great effort. He tightly gripped the wrist of Lim Seung Hyun, who was holding the phone. "No¡­ hospital¡­" "But, young master¡­" "Home, don''t¡­ tell¡­ anyone¡­" With those words, Yeon Seo copsed to the floor. Lee Tae Gyeom barely managed to catch him by the shoulder. "What?! Yeon Seo, hey!" Seeing Yeon Seo''s lifeless figure, Lee Tae Gyeom instinctively ced his finger under his nose. His breathing was faint, but it was there. "What, what¡­ Hyung, what should we do?!" Lee Tae Gyeom looked back and forth between Yoo Yeon Seo and Lim Seung Hyun, unable to think properly due to the sudden situation. "Hyung!" Lim Seung Hyun clenched his fist. His reason was screaming that they should head for the emergency room immediately, but Yeon Seo''sst words caught him. No hospital. Home, and don''t tell anyone. "Let''s take him home for now." "No, at this rate, the hospital¡­ Right! We should go to the hospital first!" "Just cover things up on the set ande quickly." Ignoring Lee Tae Gyeom''s words, Lim Seung Hyun lifted Yeon Seo and hurried towards the car, maintaining his bnce even while supporting a man over 180 centimetres tall. "Damn it¡­" Lee Tae Gyeom, who was left behind, scrambled to his feet. The red liquid staining his hand was irritating. It was clearly fake blood, but it felt strange. He ran in the opposite direction to Lim Seung Hyun, entering the set. "Hey, Yeon Seo''s manager, where is Yeon Seo? Isn''t he going to check the monitor?" Lee Han Gyeol, who had just been about to go find Yeon Seo, spotted Lee Tae Gyeom. ¡®How should I cover this up?'' Lee Tae Gyeom''s eyes wavered. He too had heard Yeon Seo''sst words, and Lim Seung Hyun wouldn''t have suggested taking him home instead of to the hospital without reason. If they disclose that he has copsed, the news will certainly reach his family, right? That''s probably not what he wanted. In that case, it might be better to exploit the existing rumours about his bad attitude. ¡®But wasn''t he spending money like crazytely to improve his reputation?'' This could ruin it¡­ As Lee Tae Gyeom hesitated, Lee Han Gyeol''s expression turned suspicious. ¡®Oh, to hell with it.'' Frustrated, Lee Tae Gyeom blurted out. "He said he''s going home to feed his pet dog?" "Huh?" Darn it, what a ridiculous excuse¡­ what will he do when they askter? No, that wasn''t the problem right now. He needed to get to the car quickly. "Then I''ll be off!" With that, Lee Tae Gyeom hurriedly exited the set, leaving Lee Han Gyeol and the others nearby staring nkly at the closed door. "¡­What?!" "What the hell?" Disbelieving sighs were expelled from all corners. Everyone looked disappointed. "Isn''t there still a lot of shooting left today?" "This is the first time I''ve seen an actor skip out on work to feed a dog." "I thought he was bing more humantely¡­ Guess people don''t change easily." "What about our shooting? Should we proceed with Han Gyeol''s and Min Woo''s scenes first?" The passion that had filled the crew due to Yeon Seo''s passionate acting quickly cooled. As they returned to their posts, they began to quietly disparage Yeon Seo. "Huh?" In a corner, a crew member who had been examining the props furrowed his brow. "But why is there so much fake blood left?" They had used so much blood in the previous scene, how could this much be left? Trantor''s Note: Damn, can''t they see and understand that this scene took a lot from him? ?(??????)? Anyways he''s the one funding it so it''s his own money to waste for any dys Chapter 22.1 Chapter 22.1 "Let''s go." "Okay Hyung, hold on tight." Hastily fastening his seatbelt, Lee Tae Gyeom stepped on the elerator without hesitation. Skilled in driving, he weaved freely throughnes in arge celebrity van, demonstrating almost acrobatic manoeuvres. "But do we really not need to go to the hospital?" That was a good question. Lim Seung Hyun took a quick look at Yoo Yeon Seo, who was lying down in the back. His body shook with the rough driving, but fortunately, he was securely fastened with a seatbelt. "We''re not going to the hospital. We''re just heading home." The conviction in Lim Seung Hyun''s voice wasn''t quite solid. He too was unsure if this was the right choice. "Don''t worry about the scandal. I''ll handle itter." "Alright, I''m not worried about that now." As Lee Tae Gyeom sharply turned the wheel, the van swerved harshly. Lim Seung Hyun gripped the handhold above the passenger-side window tightly. "Uh, senior. Are you busy? If not, could youe over?" They couldn''t just do nothing about this situation after he''d copsed so suddenly. Lim Seung Hyun decided to use his few connections. With Lee Tae Gyeom''s acrobatic driving, they significantly shortened the travel time to Yoo Yeon Seo''s home. They carried him across the parking lot quickly towards the top floor. "This way." Following Lim Seung Hyun into the apartment, Lee Tae Gyeom tactfully opened the bedroom door. They carefullyid him on the bed. "We should change his clothes, right?" He had seen somewhere that one should loosen things like belt buckles to make the personfortable and perform a massage. Lee Tae Gyeom took off the prop bulletproof vest he was wearing. Lim Seung Hyun brought outfortable clothes from the dressing room. At that moment, a loud ringtone sounded from the pocket of Lee Tae Gyeom''s pants. "Wait a moment. This is a call from the executive producer" "Answer it." Lee Tae Gyeom answered the call and turned on the speakerphone. Over the line, Park Sang Tae unleashed his irritated voice. (Yoo Yeon Seo walked off the set?!) "Uh, Producer, about that¡­" Lee Tae Gyeom pulled the phone away from his ear and spoke silently. What should I do? "Hello, Park Sang Tae-ssi. This is Lim Seung Hyun." Without a word, Lim Seung Hyun reached out for Lee Tae Gyeom''s phone and responded. His voice was uniquely gentle, but his expression was somewhat scary, so Lee Tae Gyeom bowed his head and focused on massaging Yoo Yeon Seo''s arm. Producer Park''s voice quickly calmed down. (Oh, hello, secretary.) "Our boss has copsed." (What?!) His voice ovepped, suggesting he was likely with the CEO. Lim Seung Hyun nced at Lee Tae Gyeom, who was wincing as he continued to change Yoo Yeon Seo''s clothes. "It seems to be an aftereffect of a car ident¡­ He didn''t want it to be known to the public, so we''vee up with a reasonable exnation for the crew." (Reasonable exnation? I heard he went home to feed his puppy. Does Yoo Yeon Seo even have a puppy?) Producer Park, who had a personal connection with the assistant director of ¡®Baekho-ham,'' had received a call shortly after Yeon Seo''s sudden departure from the set He went crazy with his acting today, but then he just walked off the set right before the next scene. I thought his attitude had improved, but it seems it hasn''t. This was a bit of a rant and a subtle hint. "¡­Is that so?" Lim Seung Hyun, deciding not to let Lee Tae Gyeom handle things next time, responded in a chilly tone. Lee Tae Gyeom mped his mouth shut. For some reason, he felt a prickling at the back of his head. (Ah, I see. It wasn''t you, but Lee Tae Gyeom who came up with that, right?) "¡­If anythinges upter, it would be helpful if you could dismiss it as him being exhausted from getting too immersed in his acting." (Immersed? Him? I heard he went a bit mad today¡­) (Park Sang Tae, step aside. Yes, we will handle it.) "Thank you. Mr.President." After hanging up, Lim Seung Hyun sat across from Lee Tae Gyeom and began to massage Yeon Seo''s legs. "¡­I''m sorry." Feeling the unusual tension in the air, Lee Tae Gyeom apologized. But Lim Seung Hyun didn''t reply. The silence was broken by the ring of Lim Seung Hyun''s phone. "It seems they''ve arrived. Tae Gyeom, could you give us a moment?" "Sure." With a sigh, Lee Tae Gyeom watched Lim Seung Hyun leave the room. Only then was he able to take a good look around Yeon Seo''s house. "Why is this room sorge?" Even to his inexperienced eyes, everything looked expensive. The privilege of wealth certainly didn''t skimp on housing. Suppressing a sigh of envy, he continued massaging Yeon Seo. "Damn it, I really messed up with that dog excuse." Lee Tae Gyeom tore at his hair in frustration. "Senior, over here." The person who Lim Seung Hyun had gone out to meet was a senior from his college club activities, now a newly certified doctor. They quickly walked towards the elevator. "I heard you were employed, but I didn''t realize you''d be chasing after the rear end of a chaebol''s son." "I''m not chasing after anyone''s rear end. I''m called a secretary." "Huh, secretary¡­ I heard Yeon Seo''s personality is something else. Is it bearable?" "It''s bearable. This way." Despite his words, he hade immediately upon Lim Seung Hyun''s sudden request. When they entered the room, Lee Tae Gyeom awkwardly stood and bowed his head. "¡­That''s not real blood, is it?" "It''s fake blood for the shoot." The doctor, Han Ye Seong, sat down next to Yeon Seo and took out some medical equipment from his bag. These days, synthetic blood not only looked real but also smelled of iron¡­ they must make it quite realistic. "There isn''t much I can do. You understand that, right? For now, I''ll at least put him on an IV." "Yes." Quick to catch on, Lee Tae Gyeom brought over a stand light and set it up next to the bed to hang the IV bag. "He suddenly copsed?" "Yes. Could it be a residual effect of a car ident?" "It''s possible. But there should have been some signs¡­" Lee Tae Gyeom pondered for a moment before speaking. "Now that I think about it¡­ before the shoot, he seemed to be breaking out in cold sweats." "Really?" "Hisplexion was even worse than now. I thought it was because of the makeup¡­" "So, it was even worse than now? Seems serious." Having finished his treatment, Han Ye Seong got up from his seat. "Judging by the symptoms, it seems like vasovagal syncope¡­ Has there been anything stressful happening recently? Or something that could tire him out¡­?" "Stress? Yoo Yeon Seo?" [TN: vasovagal syncope ¨C fainting triggered by a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate] Trantor''s Note: I am not too sure about the title of Park Sang Tae if some sort of a director or producer. For now, I''ve gone with producer until otherwise. Chapter 22.2 Chapter 22.2 The film set was quite rxed as the release date could be postponed if filming was dyed. While the productionpany had to cover the staff sries for the dy, which they disliked, thepany was Halo Media and the majority of the funds came from Yeon Seo''s bank ount. Thanks to this, the filming schedule was not rushed. Yoo Yeon Seo also got around 8 hours of sleep per day. "Or did he seem particrly tense before he copsed? Intense mental tension can cause this." "He was deeply immersed in the shoot, so he must have been tense." "In that case, it might be vasovagal syncope. But¡­" Yeon Seo, lost in immersion to the point of losing consciousness? Han Ye Seong couldn''t understand it. Even he, who didn''t watch dramas or films often, knew Yoo Yeon Seo was a poor actor. But Lee Tae Gyeom and Lim Seung Hyun were convinced. Such an intense performance could only be possible when pushing oneself to the limit. "But what?" "Nothing. Anyway, it''s a fairlymon symptom. Usually, they wake up quickly¡­ It would be good to get a medical check-upter." Yoo Yeon Seo would probably have breathed a sigh of relief if he heard this. No one knew that he vomited fake blood, and his copse was exined away as amon symptom. "Thanks, senior. You know your way out, right? I won''t be able to see you off." "Sure. Make sure to treat me to a mealter." After Han Ye Seong left, the house quieted down again. Lee Tae Gyeom, who had been rolling his eyes sarcastically, was suddenly startled by Lim Seung Hyun''s words. "I''m going to sleep here and leave, what about you, Tae Gyeom? Will you stay here?" "Yes. Well¡­ I''m notfortable leaving him like this." "Then do so." He had been casual earlier, but now he was business-like again¡­ He thought they had gotten closer recently, but it seems they drifted apart again. Perhaps it was because he had used a nonexistent puppy as an excuse. Lee Tae Gyeom looked crestfallen. * * * * * In the early hours of the day, Yoo Yeon Seo was able to regain consciousness. ¡®¡­Thankfully, I survived.'' Ah, is that so. Seeing him do something he didn''t usually do, it seemed like Beta was gradually learning emotions as the memory synchronization progressed. Yeon Seo strained to sit up. He was only mentally awake, the muscle aches piercing his entire body and the splitting headache hadn''t disappeared yet. ¡®Wow, the aftermath is no joke.'' ¡®I wasn''t nning on it.'' He really thought he was going to die. Yeon Seo blinked, looking around him. Judging by the familiar room, it seemed like Lim Seung Hyun had listened to him well. ¡®It''s better if my family doesn''t know.'' What if they told him to quit acting because he was in pain and just do chores while he recuperated? Judging by the calls and actions of his family so far, they had a tendency to be overprotective. Yoo Geon Min was a bit¡­ quite intrusive, and Chairman Yoo Chang Ho and Yoo Eun Ho seemed to care a lot behind the scenes, despite pretending otherwise. ¡®¡­Ah.'' Thinking about his family reminded him. The original Yeon Seo suspected his mother''s suicide. But¡­ ¡®Do I have to solve that? Really?'' Of course, it was true that the two legs he saw during the first memory synchronization were quite intense and unforgettable. But the Yeon Seo of then and the Yeon Seo of now were different. Objectively, she was the biological mother of the original body, not his. ¡®I''m not one to meddle.'' Kang Jin Hoo, born from an artificial life incubation device, lived without knowing anything about family affection. It wasn''t bothersome or annoying when the Yoo family cared about Yeon Seo. It''s just¡­ he didn''t feel anything about it. If the cause that led Lee Hee Seo tomit suicide involves him, then he might think differently, but he wasn''t involved as of yet. ¡®But why does this feel so uneasy?'' Yeon Seo frowned. Even though he tried not to care, he had an iprehensible feeling of unease in the back of his mind. ¡®I don''t know¡­'' He would have to try memory synchronization in the future to know more. Yeon Seoid back down as the ceiling began to spin. ¡®What''s happening?'' As Yeon Seo was trying to fall back asleep, he finally heard someone''s breathing. Not one, but two. He sat up again. ¡®Why is Lim Seung Hyun¡­ and why is he here too?'' In the early dawn light, he could see more clearly. Lim Seung Hyun and Lee Tae Gyeom were sleeping near Yeon Seo''s bed. There was a pile of filming costumes in the corner. On the table was a towel that might have been used to wipe him down. ¡®Did they take care of me when I was unconscious?'' If they were going to sleep, why didn''t they just spread out a nket and sleepfortably? Why sleep in such difort? And if they were going to do this, why didn''t they just go home and sleep, instead of volunteering for overtime at their employer''s house? Were they fools? ¡®¡­Huh.'' But he didn''t feel that bad. Yoo Yeon Seo didn''t notice that he was smiling. Chapter 23.1 Chapter 23.1 The after-effects of the memory synchronizationsted longer than expected, and thus, Yoo Yeon Seo ended up causing a filming disruption. For a whole two days. At first, he wondered if it was okay to do this, but his body wouldn''t cooperate. On top of that, Lim Seung Hyun and Lee Tae Gyeom stayed at his house for those two days, doing all sorts of chores. It was convenient, but it was also annoying. ¡®It was hard enough pretending to be okay.'' He had to struggle secretly to not let Lim Seung Hyun and Lee Tae Gyeom know that he was not feeling well. Just by saying that he suddenly wanted to rest, the two understood easily. This was when having a notorious reputation worked to his advantage. They could rationalize that this was just how he was. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had arrived at the filming site and got out of the car, grimaced slightly. His arms and legs still felt numb, but it wasn''t unbearable. He habitually greeted a passing staff member. Just by frequently greeting, he could shed some of his negative images. "Hello." "¡­Yes, hello." Yeon Seo raised an eyebrow. Something seemed off. As he stood there dumbfounded, someone patted his shoulder. It was Lee Han Gyeol. "Are you here?" "Yeah, but did something happen?" "Well, if someone suddenly causes a filming disruption for two days, that''s something." "Ah¡­" No wonder the looks he was getting seemed to have reverted to the first day of filming. "So, it was said to be the after-effects of a car ident." Yeon Seo nodded. Trust Lim Seung Hyun to handle things. "But did you raise a dog?" "A dog? No?" "¡­Really?" "What''s going on?" Lee Han Gyeol''s expression was strange. It was filled with disappointment and doubt. He bragged that he would be preparing a buffet for his fandom today, before he entered the filming site. Yeon Seo, who was left behind, squinted his eyes and looked behind him. Lim Seung Hyun wouldn''t cause trouble, so that left only Lee Tae Gyeom. "Hey, Lee Tae Gyeom. What did you do?" "Huh? Well¡­ umm¡­" "Spit it out." "Actually¡­" As Lee Tae Gyeom began to ramble, he was cut off by Yeon Seo''s intense stare and bowed his head in submission. The more Yeon Seo heard, the more irritated he became, tightly closing his eyes. Later, Producer Park did ry the message to the assistant director, as Lim Seung Hyun had instructed, but by then, the excuse of going to feed a dog had already lodged itself firmly in the minds of nearly everyone. Most people thought that the agency was trying hard to clean up Yeon Seo''s whim. "Hey." "No, I mean, since you fell so suddenly, I really didn''t think¡­ I''m sorry, I apologize." As Yeon Seo lowered his voice, Lee Tae Gyeom recognized his mistake and apologized humbly. "Do you have any ns to raise a dog now? Like some kind of animal therapy¡­¡± "Stop talking nonsense." Unconsciously, Yeon Seo spat out a harsh retort. Perhaps it was because the memory synchronization had exceeded 10%? ¡®There''s nothing I can do about what''s already been spilled¡­'' At that time, Yeon Seo was not in his right mind. His body was in so much pain that he felt like he could lose consciousness at any moment, yet he still had to act. Luckily, he finished filming in one take and instinctively went somewhere where there were no people, then passed out. Thankfully, it was Lim Seung Hyun and Lee Tae Gyeom who found him. If someone else had found him, it would have been a real headache. ¡®Lim Seung Hyun must have been just as flustered.'' I copsed suddenly, and they must have been caught off guard¡­ I couldn''t me them. ¡®It''s a shame about the money I''ve spent so far, though¡­'' His recent actions, not typical of the original host, were aimed at improving his tarnished image, but in reality, the previous host had a history of treating people of all sorts in various ways rather terribly. ¡®I didn''t really hope to rectify all the damage done to my image anyway.'' Since he hadn''t received all of his memories yet, he didn''t know exactly who he had wronged, but he dispersed his money evenly, hoping that it might somehowpensate for one of those wrongs. It felt like clearing old debts. ¡®Given the circumstances, it might be better to just keep this rascal-like image.'' There was some truth in thefort it provided. Yeon Seo sighed. "Well, whatever. You did well. It''s better than revealing that I passed out." "Really?" "You must have been flustered too, so thanks anyway." "Whooa¡­" Lee Tae Gyeom widened his eyes and stared at Yoo Yeon Seo''s back. "Did he hit his head when he fell¡­?" "Hello." As Yeon Seo entered the set, the staff bowed their heads and greeted him. As expected, no one voiced anyints, even if they might have had some. After all, Yeon Seo was the powerhouse on this set. "The makeup time will be a bit long today. You understand, right?" "Sure." The scene he was scheduled to shoot today was the resurrection scene of Sergeant Kim Woo Jin, who was thought to be dead after being impaled by a transformed monster. Had they continued filming that scene, there wouldn''t have been any issue with the makeup continuity, but the unexpected break forced the makeup artist to rely on photographs from that day, painstakingly recreating every bloodstain. "Is it possible to see the footage we shot before? I didn''t monitor it." "Do you want to? Please wait a moment¡­" "I have that." Park Min Woo, who was receiving makeup in the next seat, chimed in with a cheerful smile. He offered his phone as if he''d been eagerly waiting for this moment. Seeing Yeon Seo''s expression, Park Min-woo smiled shyly. "I kept the video because your acting at that time was insanely good. I wanted to learn from it." "Oh, really?" Hearing this from Park Min Woo felt a bit awkward. "I thought you had suddenly be a different person. Tell me honestly, how did you improve so much under teacher Park''s guidance?" "Haha¡­" Yeon Seo chuckled awkwardly. He felt he wouldn''t be able to repeat that performance onmand. "It''s not like you took some kind of drug, right? Ah, don''t get me wrong. I mean, you did a fantastic job." "Would I jeopardize my life in that way?" "Well, indeed¡­" Yeon Seo fixed his gaze on Park Min Woo''s phone, reviewing the footage from that day. Park Min Woo kept his mouth tightly shut, not wanting to disturb him. ¡®¡­I really did well.'' However, it was the result of truly pushing his body to the limit. To elevate his acting skills to that level ordinarily, he still had a long way to go. ¡®Still, I now understand the sensation of pain.'' Yeon Seo clenched and unclenched his fist. Chapter 23.2 Chapter 23.2 * * * * * "Hello." It was Oh Beom Soo, the manager from One Seven whom he had received a business card from earlier. ¡®No wonder he kept staring at me. He must have something to say.'' Lim Seung Hyun purposely wandered alone in the deserted hallway, luring Oh Beom Soo to follow him. "Yes, hello, Oh Beom Soo-ssi." "I contacted you yesterday." "Yesterday? Ah, through text." "Yes, the payment hasn''t been made yet¡­" Was it about that rude text with just the ount number and the amount? Lim Seung Hyun couldn''t believe it, but heposed his expression. "I was busy with the task for the Master. I will process it today." "Yes, thank you." "But by the way, how long has it been since you joined AST Entertainment, Oh Beom Soo-ssi? I''m personally curious. I haven''t been with the young master for long." Could this be rted to the interview free pass? Lim Seung Hyun''s face and expression, which seemed to wonder about it, instantly relieved Oh Beom-soo''s tension. "It''s been three years. You must have gone through a lot. He was quite a troublemaker." "That''s right. The previous manager didn''t give me any formal handover, so I''m tackling it on my own." "It must be tough. Do you smoke?" "No, I don''t." It was quite absurd for Lim Seung Hyung to observe this pretence of knowing the young master well when it has only been for 3 years. Without asking for Lim Seung Hyun''s permission, Oh Beom Soo lit a cigarette. Lim Seung Hyun''s expression flickered slightly, but Oh Beom Soo didn''t notice. "So, is this kind of thingmon?" "Well, yes. If thepany needs money, they just go to Yoo Yeon Seo''s Secretary." "I see. Who ordered you to do this?" "Our CEO and the department head. It was great to secure investment funds. The kids'' activities have been consistent, and they even achieved a reverse trend¡­" That''s enough. There''s no need to hear more. Not only the CEO and department head of AST Entertainment but even the manager who has only been with them for three years were taking using this situation to their advantage. Suddenly, Lim Seung Hyun peeled himself off the wall and looked around in the middle of the hallway. "Why are you¡­?" It was an attempt to check for CCTV. Lim Seung Hyun quickly grabbed Oh Beom Soo''s neck with his right arm, overpowering him. His quick reflexes and agility, honed as a national army reserve, were still intact. "Is it that easy for our young master to give you the money just as you said?" "Ugh¡­" "Are both the young master and Jusung that easy for you to take lightly? Then you should be prepared to face the consequences lightly as well." After hearing the significant words from Oh Beom Soo, Lim Seung Hyun delved into Yeon Seo''s ount transfer records. There were records of sending a considerable sum of money that ordinary people wouldn''t even touch for seven years. He then used Jusung''s informationwork to investigate AST Entertainment. For the first four years or so, the money Yeon Seo sent was invested in One Seven as intended. But human greed knows no bounds. Once the CEO, department head, and manager realized that they could receive money without question, their personal greed began to drain a significant amount of money. "Make sure to deliver this clearly to the CEO and department head. It would be better if they don''t make such dog-like demands in the future." "Ugh¡­" "Understand that I''m not just speaking empty words." "Guh¡­" "Answer me, Oh Beom Soo-ssi." He needs to breathe for him to answer! Oh Beom Soo iled his arms, but Lim Seung Hyun''s arm remained motionless even when a grown man struggled against it. "Lim Seung Hyun-ssi." "¡­Young master." "What are you doing there?" Lim Seung Hyun''s eyes widened and looked towards the end of the corridor. Seeing his startled expression for the first time, Yeon Seo smirked. He''s doing well, so why is he getting flustered? "Lim Seung Hyun-ssi." "Yes." "I told you to ¡®handle it on your own,'' right?" Lim Seung Hyun chuckled, understanding the subtle nuance. "I am handling it on my own." "But don''t take too long. After it''s done, I have to go to my grandfather''s ce." "Yes, understood." Yoo Yeon Seo waved his hand and walked in the opposite direction. In fact, he had been listening to Lim Seung Hyun and Oh Beom Soo''s conversation. [¡­In exchange for my exit, I''ll invest in thepany. However, only until the seven-year contract with the artists is over.] He also knew the true nature of the money that flowed into AST. He thought it was loyalty for leaving without permission, but now that the promised period had passed, it was time to stop. Of course, he didn''t even know that he could still be treated like an ATM machine. ¡®He wasn''t just crazy; he was a crazy fool.'' He felt a little sympathetic to the original host. Having confirmed Yoo Yeon Seo''s departure, Lim Seung Hyun flicked the cigarette he took from Oh Beom Soo towards the wall near his ear. The sound of sizzling and burning was eerily audible. "Guh, huhuh¡­" "And one more thing." When his face turned red fromck of oxygen, Lim Seung Hyun took a step back. Oh Beom Soo slumped down, exhaling heavily. "If you don''t hand over what you took from the back pocket, AST Entertainment will close its doors for good. Oh Beom Soo, you know what happened to Entertainment Jump, right?" Going against the flow, you say? Then you should be able to repay it fully, right? Lim Seung Hyun looked down at Oh Beom Soo and tidied up his dishevelled appearance. Oh Beom Soo''s frightened eyes and looked at Lim Seung Hyun. He remembered the Entertainment Jump that had attacked Yoo Yeon-seo after he was discharged from the hospital, even impersonating a staff and the sudden closure a few weekster¡­ "Huh¡­ Are you serious?" "Well, take it as you understand. I hope we never cross paths again." Lim Seung Hyun smiled gently and patted Oh Beom Soo''s shoulder. He quickly headed towards the direction Yoo Yeon Seo had walked. "Ah¡­" Only Oh Beom Soo''s harsh breathing echoed through the deserted corridor. But Yoo Yeon Seo wasn''t the only one who overheard that conversation. "¡­What is all this nonsense?" Lee Han Gyeol, who had been hiding on the opposite side of the corridor wall, swallowed his breath. "Then¡­ Could it really be true?" Chapter 24.1 Chapter 24.1 Trantor''s Note: I have been tired for the past few days now. Hope you''re all doing fine though x "Did you get your work done?" "Yes." Yoo Yeon Seo nced back to find Lim Seung Hyun standing behind him. When he had threatened Oh Beom Soo, his gaze was sharp and quite intimidating, but now he appeared as a proper polite office worker. Lim Seung Hyun is not someone to be taken lightly. It was quite reassuring to have someone like him under him. "Do you n on visiting the chairman''s house today, young master? From what I know¡­" "Tomorrow." Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. In fact, it was a message for Oh Beom Soo to hear. He had always felt it, but Jusung, especially Chairman Yoo Chang Ho, lived up to their reputation. Putting together the stories from various sources, they seemed to possess more power than the president, even if it was exaggerated. "It''s amusing." Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged. At the end of that direction, Oh Beom Soo anxiously left a message for someone. He was probably freaking out because he knew that if he didn''t hand over the money he had secretly taken before Yeon Seo visited his grandfather''s house and reported everything, he would face the consequences like Entertainment Jump. Lim Seung Hyun also chuckled at his pathetic sight. "I shouldn''t have bothered." "It felt satisfying, so it''s fine." It felt satisfying¡­ Did he keep it to himself? Lim Seung Hyun looked at Yeon Seo again. Even if he was a chaebol, would he spend so much money on an idol group with no prospects? Just for a year and four months of connection? Contrary to the rumours, he seemed quite¡­ loyal, wasn''t he? "May I ask why you did it?" "Well¡­ I don''t remember." "Ah." Lim Seung Hyun acknowledged Yeon Seo''s memory loss and fell silent. "Still, I tried to take responsibility for the withdrawal¡­" Why isn''t the rtionship with One Seven good? Why didn''t he reveal it? If he was the original host he would, "Well, I have invested so much, might as well make good on it". ¡®Because he was happy during his time with One Seven?'' Just because of that emotion? The more he synchronized the memories, the more doubts arose. Yeon Seo sighed and nced at his phone for no reason. He suddenly remembered a call he received from Yoo Eun Ho. [Mother has returned. Make sure toe this time]. Seeing the phrase "this time" indicated that the original Yoo Yeon Seo hadn''t properly participated in family gatherings before. Regardless, he should be as cooperative as possible in household matters so that his grandfather wouldn''t tell him to quit the entertainment industry, so he would go¡­ or at least that''s what he intended to do. "Mother¡­" Mother was still an unknown figure. How should he respond? Yeon Seo searched for his own name online. Every person registered under family rtions appeared in blue letters. It meant that the person was registered under family rtions. Choi Yoo Jin, Vice Chairman of JSENM. As the eldest daughter of Ahjin Ilbo, a newspaper and cable broadcastingpany, who forcefully expanded their business and ended up struggling, she joined the Jusung family, seizing the opportunity for their declining business. After the death of Lee Hee Seo, Yoo Gun Min lived alone without remarrying for several years. After a strategic marriage, Ahjin Ilbo and Jusung''s media business merged to create JSENM. JSENM showed frightening growth and emerged as a leading media group in South Korea. She had enough influence to be featured in Time''s magazine. She didn''t miss the title of the top female entrepreneur in South Korea, and there was an evaluation that Choi Du Cheol, the chairman and Yoo Jin''s father, was merely a figurehead while Yoo Jin was the real powerhouse. "She''s an impressive person¡­" No matter how much Jusung helped, it was Yoo Jin''s exceptional abilities that allowed thepany to grow so rapidly. Yoo Jin and Gun Min seemed to have a good rtionship, as they appeared together at official events and actively participated in their respective family events. "Lim Seung Hyun, do you know anything about my mother?" "I think it would be faster to ask the Managing Director than myself." "Instead of that¡­ you know, rumours and such." "Well¡­ It''s difficult for me to say, but¡­" "It''s okay to say whatever. I don''t remember anything." After hesitating, Lim Seung Hyun spoke up. "I heard that Vice Chairman Choi refused marriage proposals from otherpanies even after reaching a marriageable age." "Oh, really?" "There were rumours that Vice Chairman Choi secretly liked Vice Chairman Yoo, and that''s why¡­" "Uh¡­ You don''t have to say anymore." Yeon Seo felt a strange shiver for some reason. If he had to describe this feeling, it was like witnessing his parents'' affectionate moments. Lim Seung Hyun chuckled softly. In fact, he hade out strong from the beginning, afraid that more difficult questions might arise. Even if it was urate information, as a lower-level employee, he couldn''t casually spread rumours. "And¡­ I heard that you and the Managing Director are quite precious to Vice Chairman Choi." "You mean me and Hyung?" "Yes." That''s a bit unexpected¡­ To value children who are not blood-rted? Yeon Seo couldn''t believe it. If there had been a child between Yoo Gun Min and Choi Yoo Jin, it would have unfolded into an even more dramatic situation. [Do you really think Mommitted suicide?] "Stop." Yoo Yeon Seo forcefully shook his head to dispel the rising suspicions. It wasn''t toote to think about it after the memory synchronization had progressed to some extent. "¡­You''re really good." He focused on Park Min Woo''s acting, trying to push away his wandering thoughts. It was the awakening scene of Park Ji Won, a vulnerable naval recruit. Yeon Seo had managed to create impressive scenes to some extent, but it relied more on memory synchronization than acting itself. He couldn''t expect such miracles next time. ¡®Should I look for another acting teacher?'' Park Hyun Jeong was good at teaching, but she was so popr that there wasn''t much time to receive lessons. Yeon Seo focused on Park Min Woo''s acting as if he was saving it for his own performance. "¡­But who are those people?" "They don''t seem to be staff members." One Seven was a rtively unknown group until they had a sudden surge in poprity with a reverse trend. The handful of existing die-hard fans and the influx of new fans from the reverse trend were not naturally harmonizing but rather engaging in fiercepetition. In the midst of this chaotic fandom atmosphere, Lee Han Gyeol had gained positive responses from a web drama and even attracted drama fans, adding to the turmoil. "Can we enter like this? I was curious about the filming¡­" "Is there anything wrong with that? We should takememorative photos, leave reviews, and all that. When I used to be a fan, I didn''t say anything when I entered like this." "These days, the agencies take care of everything, right?" Chapter 24.2 Chapter 24.2 The bodyguards who came to the set to support the buffet were standing at the entrance, looking around. Normally, they would have been prevented by their agency or cleared by the manager to ensure they didn''t disrupt the shoot. However, Oh Beom Soo was in a chaotic state due to what happened with Lim Seung Hun, and the staff were all busy with their own work. "Oh! It''s Han Gyeol!" Fans who spotted Han Gyeol waved their hands. Han Gyeolwas surprised and didn''t know what to do, but he approached the fans to calm down themotion. Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled as he watched the scene. "Is that normal, Lee Tae Gyeom ?" "No? Even if they added support, it would still be a big problem if left like this. What is their manager doing over there?" Worried that they hadn''t received proper training from Director Park, Tae Gyeom furrowed his brow and looked for One Seven''s manager. It could be a big problem if the filming location was leaked. "Um¡­ You shouldn''te in here¡­" "Really? Oh, I didn''t know. Let''s go outside and talk. How lucky to meet you like this!" "Well¡­ I have another scene to shoot." Lee Han Gyeol hadplicated thoughts just from witnessing the previous incident, and now he was struggling because of this precious fan who appeared at the wrong time. Yoo Yeon Seo crossed his arms and watched the scene as if it was someone else''s business. In front of the camera, Park Min Woo gave an outstanding performance. He didn''t want to break that immersion. ¡®It seems quite awkward¡­'' In times like this, the troublemaker should leave. "Hyung." When Yoo Yeon Seo tapped Lee Han Gyeol''s back, his fans eximed, "Oh, it''s Yoo Yeon Seo!" in surprise. "Uh, um¡­" Gone was Lee Han Gyeol''s usual indifferent demeanour, reced by a bewildered expression as if he had just heard a shocking fact. Today, he witnessed all sorts of absurd situations. Yoo Yeon Seo let out a small sigh and stared at Han Gyeol''s fans. "What''s the matter? Can''t you see we''re shooting here? If you want to block his path, keep doing what you''re doing." With that, he called out to a nearby staff member. The staff member led Lee Han Gyeol''s fans outside. "Oh, what bad luck." "His personality is really messed up." "But it seems like they have a good rtionship, don''t they?" "Oh,e on. No way." Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. He had already decided to live as he pleased, regardless of his damaged reputation. Since they weren''t his fans anyway, he just needed to do well with the people he worked with. After a moment of silence, Lee Han Gyeol came up behind Yoo Yeon Seo. "Why did you do that?" Even when he''s rescued from an awkward situation, he acts like this. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. "Do I need a reason?" You were disrupting the shoot. Yoo Yeon Seo spoke brusquely and walked over to Park Min Woo''s side. He wanted to learn more from his performance. Left behind, Lee Han Gyeol recovered from his dazed state. * * * * * The next day, after finishing his filming his scenes for the day, Yoo Yeon Seo changed into neat clothes for the family dinner and left the set. "Yoo Yeon Seo." "Hm?" Feeling a bit chaotic, Yoo Eun Ho was leaning against the car, waiting for Yoo Yeon-seo, disregarding the curious gazes pouring in from the surroundings. Despite being just a regr person, he had gained a following as a home master and even had a fan cafe. It was due to his background as a young executive in argepany and his resemnce to Lee Hee Seo. "What''s up? Are you here to get me again?"?" "It''s not that. Lim Seung Hyun, you can go home." However, Lim Seung Hyun remained standing still. What''s this? Is this because I didn''t tell him so? Yoo Yeon Seo looked back at him and spoke. "You can leave now." "Then, I''ll see you tomorrow, young master." As soon as Yoo Yeon Seo gave his permission, he cheerfully spoke and headed towards the van with Lee Tae Gyeom. Even if he was under Yoo Yeon Seo''smand, Lim Seung Hyun belonged to the Strategic nning department of Ju Sung Group, and his actions could be seen as disregarding superiors. However, Yoo Eun Ho seemed pleased. "How is Lim Seung Hyun?" He even said it in a yful tone. Yoo Yeon Seo, sitting in the passenger seat, spoke. "Oh, he''s helpful. He takes care of everything." "Is that so?" He was spectacr when it came to threatening Oh Beom Soo. Yoo Yeon Seo swallowed those words and smiled. Yoo Eun Ho nced at Yoo Yeon Seo for a moment and then started the car. Seeing his younger brother in such a good mood, it seemed like he had chosen the right person. "Mom is aware that you have some memory issues after the ident. So don''t worry about being cautious and just enjoy the mealfortably." "Is that so?" "¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤If Mom sees you now, she will be pleased." So, she didn''t like the previous version of me? Yoo Yeon Seo shook his head at the sudden doubt. His body had recovered to some extent, and now he could start synchronizing her memories again. He hoped that important information would be included in those memories. When they arrived at their grandfather''s house, Yoo Yeon Seo btedly realized the meaning behind Yoo Eun Ho''s words. "Yeon Seo, it''s been a while. I saw you when you were in the intensive care unit. Are you feeling better?" "Hello, Mother. I''m doing better now." Choi Yoo Jin''s eyes widened, and she covered her mouth in shock. Her eyes glistened as if holding back tears. What''s going on? Why is she acting like this? "Wow¡­ Honey, did you hear? He called me Mother." "Yes." "Oh my, Mother¡­ You''ve been through so much. How wonderful¡­" What''s this, Geom Min* version 2? [T/N: I guess he''s referring to the emotional side of Yoo Geon Min (YYS''s dad)] "It''s different from what I expected." Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Even while they were having a meal together, Choi Yoojin kept ncing at Yoo Yeon Seo. Whenever their eyes met, he smiled so brightly that it seemed like petals were fluttering around him. ¡®So, she¡¯s happy, right?¡¯ Just because he called her mother? Yoo Yeon Seo was dumbfounded, but he pretended to be calm on the outside. In fact, he had thought of all kinds of things while riding Yoo Eunho¡¯s car. She seemed to treat him well in front of him, but who knows what she did behind his back? The chaebols he knew in this era were either fighting over shares with their blood rtives, covering up corruption for someone, or having illegitimate children. But Choi Yoojin now¡­ she showed a different side from what she had suspected. Is that all fake? If that¡¯s fake, she deserves an acting award¡­ ¡®Isn¡¯t that based on some reality?¡¯ He even got scolded by Beta. He felt like an olddy who couldn¡¯t distinguish between reality and drama and cursed at the viin actor. He felt humiliated by a machine. I¡¯m a future person from 2207, and the only thing I could refer to in this era was that. ¡°So, how was France?¡± ¡°I went there too often, so I got a little bored. But the weather was nice.¡± The family seemed to get along well. Chairman Yoo Changho seemed to like Choi Yoojin more than Yoo Gunmin, and Yoo Gunmin and Yoo Eunho also showed respect for him. When they were talking about work for a while, the one who cared for the left out Yoo Yeon Seo was Choi Yoojin. ¡°By the way, Yeon Seo, you¡¯re in a movie, right? How is it?¡± ¡°It seems like the shooting will end this week.¡± ¡°Really? I wanted to take care of the production too¡­ Please let me do it for the next movie.¡± Oh, Choi Yoojin is a media chaebol. She distributes ¡®White Tiger¡¯ through JSENM. Come to think of it, there was a movie that got criticized for monopolizing the screen before, and that was also starring Yoo Yeon Seo. They said they broke even with the long-term screen monopoly¡­ It was a talent to waste such a born background. ¡°It¡¯s okay, mother. Thank you for your concern.¡± ¡°My goodness¡­ Did you hear that?¡± Choi Yoojin covered her mouth again. She patted Yoo Gunmin¡¯s shoulder with her other hand and made a fuss. She was technically his mother, but it would be weird to say this, but she honestly looked a bit¡­ cheap. Chairman Yoo, who seemed to be strict, also smiled warmly at his beloved daughter-inw. Hmm, this atmosphere is unfamiliar. Yoo Yeon Seo decided to focus on eating. ¡°So, what are you going to do after the shooting is over?¡± ¡°I have to rest and prepare for going back to school.¡± He promised anyway. The mood of the whole family sitting at the table looked good at the casual words. He had only seen his grandson being rebellious, but seeing him be so obedient, Chairman Yoo¡¯s mouth reached his ears. ¡°Good. Make sure you attend all the family events. Your brother always attends, but what if you miss it?¡± ¡°Yes, well¡­¡± ¡°Good.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo made an awkward expression. I can¡¯t keep up with this warm atmosphere. ¡°By the way, my nephew is getting engaged.¡± ¡°Really? I heard it from Chairman Park.¡± ¡°It would be nice to go together!¡± ¡°Did you hear that? Stay by your mother¡¯s side then.¡± How bad was his rtionship with Choi Yoojin that they all tried to push them together? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded vaguely. The family smiled gently. ¡®Hehe¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo decided to give up thinking. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go. Grandfather.¡± ¡°You still have a long way to go before you go back to school, soe often.¡± ¡°If I have time.¡± He finished the meal in a suffocating atmosphere and followed Yoo Eunho out. At least the food went down well, so he didn¡¯t think he would get sick. ¡°Um¡­ Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Yes, mother.¡± She¡¯s happy again. I can¡¯t get used to it. ¡°Well¡­ Do you want to go to JMA with me this time?¡± ¡°JMA?¡± JMA was an end-of-year music awards show hosted by JSENM, a cable channel under JSENM. The recipients were singers, but the presenters were always actors or influential people. Yoo Yeon Seo, an actor, also participated as a presenter sometimes. He had plenty of time anyway, since he was going to rest and take acting lessons and memory synchronization after the movie shooting was over. He was also curious about the awards show. ¡°Yes, sure. I¡¯ll go with you.¡± ¡°Good. Both of you, be careful.¡± Choi Yoojin¡¯s expression brightened even more and she hugged Yoo Eunho lightly and went inside. He could hear theughter of his grandfather and father from outside. ¡°Um¡­ brother.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who got in Yoo Eunho¡¯s car and fastened his seat belt, asked casually. ¡°Is she always like that?¡± ¡°No. She must be in a good mood because you changed.¡± Yoo Eunho chuckled. He found it amusing to watch his brother, who couldn¡¯t adapt and fidgeted. Did the adults not know? They almost teased Yoo Yeon Seo on purpose by being overly friendly. ¡°How was I before?¡± ¡°Um, you were very uncooperative.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that, but tell me.¡± ¡°I think this is the first time you called her mother properly.¡± Ah, he could feel that when he had dinner before. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed. It seemed like it would take a lot of time to adapt to this atmosphere. ¡°You¡¯ve seen her a few times since our father remarried, but you didn¡¯t have enough time to adjust to our stepmother.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Eunho nodded. At that time, Yoo Yeon Seo was going through puberty, and he avoided meeting his stepmother bying homete. Choi Yoojin tried to get along with her sons, but she was busy growing JSENM, which had justunched. Then, when Yoo Changho and Yoo Gunmin went on a long overseas business trip for an important matter, Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly joined an agency and debuted. ¡°About seven years ago¡­ You had a big fight with your grandfather and went astray, and we never saw each other again. You never came.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not ming you. I just hope you keep doing what you¡¯re doing now.¡± Choi Yoojin cared for Yoo Yeon Seo as well as Yoo Eunho. Was it not that he did something behind his back, but that he couldn¡¯t approach him because Yoo Yeon Seo put up a wall? Wait, seven years ago, was that during the OneSeven era? It seemed like he was talking about the time when he quit because of his grandfather. ¡®Anyway, family is too hard.¡¯ His thoughts became tangled and his head becameplicated. He still felt burdened by the unconditional love that poured out to him. *** ¡°Cut! Hankyul, that was good.¡± Lee Hankyul, who had been spacing out and making a lot of NGs, finally returned to his original calm state on thest day of shooting. ¡®He was out of it for a while. He¡¯s better now.¡¯ Did the fansing into the set shock him that much? Even though they were rude enough to barge into the shooting area, the buffet food was delicious. ¡®Come to think of it, I¡¯ve never seen my fans.¡¯ Let alone Park Minwoo¡¯s fans, who sent a coffee truck and took pictures with him, calling him ¡®actor-nim¡¯. He took out his phone and searched for his name. He wasn¡¯t sorry for not getting any support, but he wondered if he had any fans with such a rude personality. -Have you seen the buffet support review? I want to send support to the gallery owner too ©¸2222 ©¸I don¡¯t know much about Twitter, but why can¡¯t we send support? ©¸©¸The gallery owner said he only epts support from people who have more money than him ©¸©¸©¸Oh, that¡¯s;; not easy -But what¡¯s the gallery owner doing these days? I know he¡¯s filming a movie?? But he hasn¡¯t posted anything on SNS since the ident?? ©¸I miss his face?? ©¸I miss the gallery??? ©¸I¡¯m having withdrawal symptoms since he suddenly stopped posting on SNS;; The fanmunity posts were lively. But SNS? What¡¯s SNS? As he opened the search window, someone suddenly approached him from behind. ¡°What are you looking at, hyung?¡± Geez. He flinched and tensed his shoulders. Park Minwoo, who had finished shooting, was waiting for thest group photo. ¡°Just, the fans¡¯ reactions?¡± ¡°You look at the fans¡¯ reactions too, hyung? Your fans love you so much.¡± ¡°Yeah? They¡¯re crying because I didn¡¯t post anything on SNS?¡± ¡°SNS? Oh, social media. You used to post a lot, hyung.¡± The reporters made articles out of anything he posted on social media, so even Park Minwoo, who wasn¡¯t interested in Yoo Yeon Seo, knew that. Yoo Yeon Seo posted at least five times a day, but most of them were showing off his face and his new luxury goods. ¡°How about taking a selfie with me and posting it, hyung? It¡¯ll be good for promoting the movie.¡± ¡°Should I?¡± ¡°Give me your phone, hyung.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo obediently handed over his phone. He took a close-up selfie with Park Minwoo and entered his social media ount. ¡°Please follow my ount too, hyung.¡± Park Minwoo didn¡¯t say it with a pure heart. Yoo Yeon Seo had one of the top five follower counts in Korea, so he wanted to promote himself too. ¡®And¡­ he¡¯s not as bad as the director said.¡¯ Park Minwoo wanted to work with Yoo Yeon Seo in the next project if possible. The production budget was abundant because of Yoo Yeon Seo, so the shooting site wasfortable, and his acting was surprisingly good. ¡°What¡¯s this, let me in too.¡± As they were seriously choosing a picture, Lee Hankyul squeezed in between them. In the end, Yoo Yeon Seo posted a picture of the three of them together on his social media and closed the app. ¡°Good job, everyone!¡± After a few minor shootings, the filming of ¡®White Tiger¡¯ was finally over. The actors, writers, and directors gathered in the middle and took a group photo with all the staff. ¡°Our Yeon Seo prepared a gift for the staff, so please get it over there.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll use it well!¡± Lee Taegyeom suggested giving gifts to all the staff to make up for his previous dog excuse, and it was epted because it was a reasonable proposal. The staff cheered and Yoo Yeon Seo smiled slightly and nodded. The gifts were some essentials for shooting and a card wallet from a luxury brand he was an ambassador for. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Director.¡± Park Hojin, who had tears in his eyes, had a lot to say to Yoo Yeon Seo. He wanted to thank him for choosing his work and making him debut, but he felt like Yoo Yeon Seo wouldn¡¯t like to hear that. He thought he would say, ¡®Why is that my merit?¡¯ with a rough face. That¡¯s how much his impression of Yoo Yeon Seo had changed in his mind. Yoo Yeon Seo had returned to being a diligent actor after skipping the shooting without notice. His changed acting and sincere attitude also improved his image among the staff. ¡°Will you work with me again in the next project?¡± ¡°Well, if it¡¯s a good project.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t think ¡®White Tiger¡¯ was bad. First of all, the situation was simr to his Kang Jinho era, and it was meaningful because it was the first work he participated in since he came to this era. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll definitely bring you a good script. See you next year for the promotion.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded at Park Hojin¡¯s words. The staff of ¡®White Tiger¡¯ would work as the staff of other works. And they would talk about Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s changed personality. But Yoo Yeon Seo was a bit different, right? They would say. Chapter 26: Chapter 26: ¡°Yeon Seo, are you awake?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± A hand like a fern reaches out and holds Jin¡¯s hand. The owner of the hand is Yoo Eunho, who picks up his younger brother while walking with small steps. ¡°Do you want to go to the beach and y?¡± ¡°Beach!¡± They must have gone on a vacation abroad, as the surrounding scenery is exotic. Under the warm sun, there is an emerald sea and a white sand beach. The young Yoo Yeon Seo also opens his mouth and looks at the sparkling light on the sea. ¡°Kids.¡± Seeing the child bringing another child, Yoo Gunmin smiles brightly. They are so alike. He still has his arms in casts, but¡­ He lifts up his two sons with both hands. Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seough out loud. ¡°Where is mom?¡± ¡°Mom is over there. Do you want to go to mom?¡± Yoo Gunmin heads to the beach in response to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s question. ¡°Honey.¡± A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat under a parasol turns around. Heeseo¡¯s face is still not clearly visible. ¡°Kids!¡± Heeseo¡¯s face flickers like a damaged tape and waves her hand. ¡°Ah.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo blinks his eyes as he wakes up from his dream. His head is dizzy. His chest is also nauseous, but there is nothing more to vomit since he already threw up and lost consciousness. Maybe it was because he still had the lingering feeling of happiness. ¡®Yoo Gunmin and Heeseo seemed to get along well¡­¡¯ Since it was a meeting between a second-generation chaebol and a top star, many media outlets wrote unconfirmed novels about them. Yoo Gunmin pressed Heeseo with his background and married her. Yoo Gunmin was Heeseo¡¯s sponsor, such low-quality content was published in magazines. But themon rumor was that Yoo Gunmin fell in love with Heeseo at first sight and chased after her to woo her. If someone saw the memory he saw, they would be sure that the rumor was true. ¡®It doesn¡¯t seem like an environment tomit suicide.¡¯ Or was it because of his grandfather? Or because of his grandmother and aunts he hadn¡¯t met yet? Even if Yoo Gunmin had a weak personality, did he not have the courage to protect his wife from his blood rtives? ¡®It doesn¡¯t seem like it¡­¡¯ He was not a weak person, being the son of Yoo Changho, the chairman. Then, was the main body¡¯s suspicion really true? It was doubtful, but there was no evidence yet. Yoo Yeon Seo tried to correct his thoughts that were jumping to that direction. He didn¡¯t want to get involved in troublesome matters. Yoo Yeon Seo thought of the appearance of Choi Yujin and his family that he saw before. Even if Heeseo left the world like that, the people who were left behind somehow lived on. ¡®By the way, what happened to me in 2207?¡¯ Judging by the fact that he safely traveled through time, it meant that someone had collected his corpse¡­ He didn¡¯t have much attachment to Kang Jinhoo¡¯s life, but he still missed the shallow rtionships he had in that era. Anyway, he put away his thoughts as Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Beta, how long did I lose consciousness?¡± <2 hours 16 minutes 23 seconds.> He woke up early in the morning and synchronized his memory, so he still had plenty of time until the lesson. Yoo Yeon Seo casually threw the blood-stained towel into the washing machine and headed to the kitchen. As expected, someone had prepared a meal and left. And the house was still dust-free, as if someone cleaned it regrly. The house was still too big for him to get used to. Yoo Yeon Seo, reveals his recent status on SNS¡­ The warm-hearted trio of actors ©¸Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul are so sociable lol ©¸©¸What are you talking about lol ©¸©¸©¸I agree with sociable lol ©¸Isn¡¯t this the first time Yoo Yeon Seo posted a picture like this? ©¸Hot topic train boarding Movie ¡®White Tiger¡¯ cranks up¡­ Staff¡¯s SNS posts ¡®The gift from actor Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯ be a hot topic ©¸Is this fake? ©¸Is that SNS really from White Tiger staff? ¡°This is something that makes it to the news¡­¡± As expected, influence was the best. He went to the fanmunity that Itaegyeom told him about. -It¡¯s been months??? I¡¯m so relieved?? ©¸Doesn¡¯t he look thinner? I¡¯m sad? ©¸His face looks thinner but his body is still muscr? -But isn¡¯t this the first time he posted a selfie with another actor? The shooting atmosphere must have been good -The gift for the staff is amazing, he has ss??? -Why is he taking selfies with other actors? Did our actor be so generous? -Is that post from before true? The one that said he became more kind ©¸I¡¯m a bit disappointed haha¡­ Our actor¡¯s charm was his bad personality ©¸©¸22222 ©¸But I still wanted to see him in a two-shot with other actors Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s fans were good at objectifying their fandom. ording to Itaegyeom, the fans were also like the actor and the fandom was notorious. Even if there was a controversy over his rude words and actions, they always stayed and went to the posts andments of other people who insulted Yoo Yeon Seo and lynched them as a group. No, did they follow him because they had a simr personality to Yoo Yeon Seo? ¡®Well, it¡¯s good that they like me.¡¯ He was d that there were people who were attached to him as fans. He heard that he could also do fan signing events and fan meetings for his works or advertisements. He thought it would be nice to try it someday. *** ¡°Are you observing people?¡± ¡°Sometimes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled awkwardly at Park Hyunjung¡¯s words. In fact, he didn¡¯t have the energy to observe anyone because of the aftereffects of memory synchronization and the first shooting. ¡°When are you nning to start a new work?¡± ¡°Well, I want to do one more before I go back to school, but I¡¯m wondering if I should take more lessons.¡± He loosened up his body with Park Hyunjung. His first shooting, ¡®White Tiger¡¯, was not bad. The camera was not as annoying as he thought. Maybe it was because Kim Woojin, the sergeant in the work, was quite simr to Kang Jinhoo. Park Hyunjung stopped his body and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. He remembered the phone call from Park Minwoo, who asked how he taught him to make Yoo Yeon Seo change so much. He even whined if he could teach him again. ¡®Minwoo is also a promising kid¡­¡¯ Park Minwoo was an acting genius that even Park Hyunjung acknowledged. How well did he do on the set that such a thing happened? Teaching Yoo Yeon Seo was also a risky thing for Park Hyunjung. He wanted to see the result soon. ¡°I don¡¯t think you need to increase your lesson time.¡± ¡°Really?¡± I¡¯m stillcking. Should I look for a role that is simr to what I experienced, like ¡®White Tiger¡¯? ¡°Today, I¡¯ll teach you how to analyze a script. We¡¯ll choose one and work on it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you this time, but next time, you have to analyze it yourself. You know that, right?¡± Finally, he was done with the basics and moved on to the advanced course. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head. He finished his lesson with Park Hyunjung and headed to the president¡¯s office on the upper floor. It was to find a sample for script analysis. ¡°Are you done with your lesson?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo naturally sat on a chair and leaned back. Han Juno, the president, clicked his tongue at his cheeky appearance. He was annoyed, but he didn¡¯t stop him. ¡°By the way, you¡¯re going to shoot a season greeting, right?¡± ¡°Did I do that before?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll do it.¡± For an actor¡¯s fandom, it was better to have more poprity than fandom, as the fandom was formed by the fans who joined from the popr works and some stayed and some left. Of course, it was good to have arge fandom, but except for a few top actors who caused the Korean wave, it was hard to measure the size of the fandom. Yoo Yeon Seo had never added a work that was popr enough to form a fandom in his filmography, and he was not good at acting either. It was even more unlikely that he had gained couple fans because of his good chemistry with his co-stars. In the end, the Love Letter was his core fans who stayed with him stubbornly, only looking at his face and his personality that was like a hell for ants. The fandom¡¯s tendency was simr to idol fandoms, so the agency also paid attention to managing the fandom. ¡°Oh, right. I got an invitation from JMA, should I refuse like before?¡± ¡°Ah, no. I¡¯m going with my mother.¡± ¡°Your mother?¡± Han Juno, who was listening next to him, raised his head. ¡°Did you make up with Vice President Choi?¡± ¡°¡­How did the rumor start?¡± How did it start that there was even a rumor that they made up? ¡°They said you and Vice President Choi had a big fight and got on bad terms? Someone heard you fighting that you can¡¯t acknowledge her as your mother?¡± ¡°They also said that you were so harsh to her that Vice President Choi fell out of favor with her family.¡± Park, the manager, joined in and rattled off the rumors. They made apetent professional woman into a pitiful heroine of misfortune, just by hearing the rumors. It was ridiculous. Of course, they should filter out the rumors themselves, but if he knew the main body, it would be more than enough. ¡°Didn¡¯t you go to NMA instead of JMA to protest against Vice President Choi?¡± ¡°And at NMA, they paired you with Won Seven and you got a lot of hate, and you made a fuss that you wouldn¡¯t go to any music awards for a while.¡± Ah, so that¡¯s why Choi Yujin liked him so much. Yoo Yeon Seo felt a bit guilty. He could do better from now on. ¡°It wasn¡¯t a fight that needed to be made up.¡± ¡°Come on, get along with your mother. Where can you find someone like her? Even if you and her are on bad terms, she still pushed you a lot from behind.¡± He meant someone with that background, not someone like her. Anyway, from the perspective of Halo Media, it was better for Yoo Yeon Seo and JSENM to get along, as they would get more push. Maybe they were nning to put some rookie in his next work and sell them. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled yfully. ¡°Then, should I get along with them and go to JSENM? I think I fit better with them than here?¡± ¡°Hey, no. You can¡¯t do that. Even if you act so rudely, we stayed with you with loyalty, right?¡± ¡°Loyalty? It¡¯s because of the background I have.¡± ¡°Are you really not going? Huh?¡± Han Juno, the president, quickly became submissive and hovered around Yoo Yeon Seo, worrying. He was a fun person to tease. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been teasing the president for a while, opened his mouth wide at the pile of scripts that Itaegyeom brought with a whine. ¡°But the scripts seem to be more than before?¡± ¡°This industry is fast with rumors.¡± Ah, so the people who participated in ¡®White Tiger¡¯ were spreading the word diligently? It was worth being a money-grubber. He had such a fixed image that many people doubted him, but the smart ones tried to poke him with scripts. ¡°It¡¯s already on YouTube and it¡¯s a hot topic.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Look, look.¡± The title was Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s transformation?! Three entertainment reporters wearing masks were telling the stories they heard from the staff of ¡®White Tiger¡¯. It was more like spreading rumors than providing information about the entertainment industry. ¡°President Han, do you watch these videos?¡± ¡°No? A producer I know asked me if this was true and sent me the link.¡± Wow, if these videos were already uploaded, the impact was no joke. ¡°If you just fix your personality a bit, you¡¯ll be a golden goblin in this field.¡± ¡°Golden goblin? What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you y games?¡± Itaegyeom put down the script and raised his hands on his waist in disbelief. ¡°Wow, this is not good. When are you going to the PC room with me?¡± ¡°Taegyeom, you know this is not the time, right? Follow me to the conference room.¡± The effect of theme excuse was amazing. Itaegyeom was dragged away by Park, the manager, to receive special education. ¡°But where did Secretary Im go?¡± ¡°Oh, I sent him to check something.¡± Choi Yujin¡¯s nephew¡¯s engagement party. It was a ce where all the people from the chaebol family gathered. Yoo Yeon Seo asked Im Seunghyun to investigate the personal information of everyone who participated in that ce. ¡®I heard that the head of strategic nning department also came out.¡¯ It was a golden opportunity to show his changed self, so his grandfather was also eyeing that ce. ¡®But I came here to act, right?¡¯ If he was acting his life itself, then it was acting¡­ But somehow, he felt like he was doing something else than acting. Chapter 27: Chapter 27: ¡°Get up.¡± ¡°Ack!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo woke up with a start from the shock on her calf. ¡°Hyung¡­ why are you here?¡± ¡°I came to pick you up since you didn¡¯t answer the phone.¡± Yoo Eunho was sitting on the bed, wearing a smart suit. Yoo Yeon Seo rubbed his eyes roughly. He had slept soundly without syncing his memories yesterday. ¡°Is it okay for you to drag your younger brother around like this when you¡¯re a director and thirty years old?¡± ¡°So what, we¡¯re family.¡± Oh, he can say such cheesy things. Yoo Yeon Seo scratched his head for no reason. Yoo Eunho picked up a paper that was lying near the bed and skimmed the contents. It was a brief personal information of the people who would attend the engagement ceremony today. ¡°¡­Did you oversleep because of this?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t afford to make a mistake.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo lied without even moistening his mouth. He did look at it, but he couldn¡¯t memorize everything. He thought it would be fine since he had the automatic mode anyway. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo lifted his head and looked at Yoo Eunho through the mirror. ¡°Do you really not remember anything?¡± ¡°No? I remember bits and pieces.¡± ¡°Like what?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo lowered his head again and spat out what was in his mouth. ¡°Did we go to the sea when we were very young? Like¡­ in kindergarten. It wasn¡¯t in our country, I think.¡± ¡°That must have been¡­ when we went to the ind for fun.¡± ¡°Really? I saw mom there.¡± He said ind without mentioning any ce name¡­ did they own an ind too? Yoo Yeon Seo was surprised inwardly, but he acted nonchntly. The word mom made Yoo Eunho¡¯s shoulders flinch, but Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t see it. ¡°But I can¡¯t remember mom¡¯s face. I think she was smiling¡­¡± Lee Heeseo was called the ¡®Ice Beauty¡¯ when she was active as an entertainer. She got that nickname because she didn¡¯t smile often, and she didn¡¯t smile even when she danced and sang on stage or acted. She only chose works that matched her cold appearance, such as taciturn and aloof characters. ¡®It¡¯s a shame.¡¯ He wanted to see Lee Heeseo¡¯s bright smile that was not in any records. ¡°¡­I see. I¡¯m d.¡± How is it d that he can¡¯t remember mom¡¯s face¡­ maybe he meant it was d that it wasn¡¯t aplete memory loss? Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t say anything more, seeing his brother¡¯s relieved expression. *** ¡°Who is that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the president of Pilju Construction. He¡¯s from the Heongang side.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± The reporters who were hiding a little away from the hotel put down their cameras for a moment, since it wasn¡¯t the person they were waiting for. ¡°When is Juseonging?¡± ¡°Huh? There, that car!¡± Someone who was holding a telescope shouted urgently. The reporters picked up their cameras again. ¡°What? Yoo Yeon Seo is there?¡± Doesn¡¯t he usually not attend these events? ¡°What are you doing? Shoot instead of talking!¡± Juseong family attending the engagement ceremony Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo, the brothers of Juseong family, reveal their official appearance The engagement of the century between Juseong¡¯s nephew and Heongang Group¡¯s daughter¡­ Juseong family¡¯s total mobilization ¡°Uh¡­ Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Can I link arms with you?¡± What¡¯s so hard about that. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head, and Choi Yujin¡¯s face brightened. She quickly linked arms with Yoo Yeon Seo and smiled brightly as she entered the hotel. It looks like the reporters are taking pictures¡­ do I not have to keep a poker face? Yoo Eunho, who was following behind, was also smiling for some reason. Wow, I really can¡¯t adapt. He thought that, but he didn¡¯t feel bad seeing the faces of her beloved family. [Seoul=Photo News] Choi Yujin, the vice president of JSENM, and the actor Yoo Yeon Seo, entering the hotel side by side with their arms linked Choi Yujin, the vice president of JSENM, Yoo Eunho, the director of Juseong Electronics, and the actor Yoo Yeon Seo are attending the engagement ceremony of Choi Sangjin, the eldest son of Ahjin Daily¡¯s president Choi Sangjin, and Park Sehwa, the daughter of Heongang Group¡¯s president Park Chuljoong, at the JS Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul. ©¸Suit?????Suit!! ©¸??? An unexpected treat from my actor ©¸Wow, that¡¯s amazing ©¸Yoo Yeon Seo, out of ce ©¸©¸????? ©¸©¸©¸Then I¡¯ll take the aunt ©¸©¸©¸©¸Shut up ©¸Oh right, Yoo Yeon Seo is a chaebol As they entered the ceremony hall, people¡¯s attention was drawn to them. Juseong was a representative conglomerate of Korea, so even those who didn¡¯t know them personally tried to catch their eyes. ¡°Vice president, long time no see.¡± ¡°Oh, hello.¡± There was a voice with seniority. Choi Yujin stopped, and Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo also stopped and looked back. ¡°Father.¡± It was Choi Hyungsuk, the president of JSENM, who would be Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s grandfather. ¡°You¡¯re here. Eunho too, good to see you.¡± ¡°Father, don¡¯t you see Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Choi Hyungsuk cleared his throat. It didn¡¯t seem like he was displeased with Yoo Yeon Seo, but rather awkward. Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head and greeted him. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s been a long time. How are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine now. Grandfather.¡± Choi Hyungsuk¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°I never thought¡­ I would be called grandfather by you.¡± There was a surge of emotion in his voice. He was so happy just by doing the basics, he didn¡¯t know how to react. I¡¯ll call you more often, he said to please him, and he even forgot his dignity and smiled broadly. Choi Yujin¡¯s shoulders rose, needless to say. ¡°But where are your inws? And your husband?¡± ¡°They couldn¡¯te because of a sudden work. But their grandsons are here, right?¡± Choi Yujin said with a bright smile, as if boasting. Huh, did grandfather and father have such urgent work? Yoo Yeon Seo nced at Yoo Eunho. Yoo Eunho had the same expression as usual, but he looked different somehow. Did they deliberately note? The short greeting with Choi Hyungsuk ended, and the people who had been waiting around approached them one by one. ¡°Vice president, it¡¯s been a while.¡± ¡°Oh, hello.¡± ¡°Wow, you two are so handsome!¡± It seemed like everyone who came over was more interested in Choi Yujin and Yoo Eunho than him. How pitiful for an actor like him. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face involuntarily turned sour. Choi Yujin must have felt that too, as he lightly squeezed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand. Somehow, the people in this house seemed to treat Yoo Yeon Seo like a child. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo whispered silently, and Choi Yujin smiled. Only then did the other person speak to Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Well¡­ I think this is the first time I see you in this kind of ce¡­¡± ¡°Yes, I n toe out more often. Please call mefortably, Director.¡± The other person¡¯s expression brightened. Contrary to the rumors, he was very polite and courteous. Yoo Yeon Seo tried to ignore the gazes that poured on him. ¡°The rumors were not very good, right? But¡­ you¡¯re different?¡± ¡°You know, you can¡¯t trust everything unless you see it for yourself.¡± ¡°I¡¯m seeing you for the first time, but you¡¯re tall and¡­¡± As Choi Yujin and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s rtionship looked more harmonious than the rumors, the surroundings became restless. The first ones to notice Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s changed atmosphere were the experienceddies. As soon as the business-like meeting was over, they brought their daughters and headed towards Choi Yujin. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Oh, hello.¡± Uh¡­ Is this person the SY Group¡¯sdy? The person next to her is the RJ Venture Investment¡¯sdy, and that person is the bank manager. They were all mothers with daughters. ¡®Uh, wait. I¡¯m feeling uneasy¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo tried to back away, but Yoo Eunho¡¯s hand was blocking his back. He could feel Yoo Eunho¡¯s desperate gaze from behind, telling him not to leave him alone, but he ignored it. He walked as fast as he could to get away from them, but someone called him. ¡°You look very amused?¡± Who talks about the main point without greeting? Judging by the flower in his chest pocket, he was the protagonist of this engagement party, Choi Jihun. In other words, his cousin. ¡°What are you doing here? Weren¡¯t you on bad terms with our aunt?¡± ¡°Not anymore?¡± ¡°Hey? Are you being rude to your cousin?¡± Choi Jihun, who was fidgeting, suddenly put his arm around Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder and pressed his face close. He looked even uglier up close. Why did he do such a pointless thing that only made him look worse? ¡°Hey, Yeon Seo. That Jo Subin girl is pretty, right? Do you have her contact?¡± Jo Subin was the lead actress who had worked with Yoo Yeon Seo in ¡®Our Moments¡¯. She was doing well in the advertising industry after ¡®Our Moments¡¯¡­ Why was this guy bringing up Jo Subin? ¡°Why do you ask?¡± ¡°Give me her contact. I¡¯m not as good as you, but I¡¯m not bad either. Well, I think I¡¯ll take a big position soon¡­¡± If she¡¯s almost twenty, then she¡¯s not right now¡­? Yoo Yeon Seo felt goosebumps on his arms. Wow, crazy. He wants to get involved with a celebrity at his own engagement party? Yoo Yeon Seo snorted in disbelief. This was the time to summon the original hellfire mouth. ¡®Beta, automatic action mode.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo removed the heavy hand that was ced on his shoulder. Then he tapped his shoulder as if something dirty had stuck to it. ¡°Chasing after women¡¯s butts when you¡¯re in heat is still vulgar.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°You have no money to sponsor, but you want to meet a pretty woman and rub yourself on your cousin¡­ Don¡¯t you feel ashamed?¡± Wow¡­ That¡¯s harsh. Can he say that? But Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t turn off the automatic action mode. He didn¡¯t like Choi Jihun¡¯s attitude. ¡°You, you bastard¡­¡± ¡°It seems like Choi Sangjin, the president of ¡®Ajin Daily¡¯, is using you to strengthen his position against your mother¡­¡± He didn¡¯t even say the word uncle. He mentioned Ajin Daily, which was nothing but a shell, instead of JSENM. Choi Jihun clenched his mouth. He couldn¡¯t refute because it was true. ¡°Why don¡¯t you behave well to the daughter of Heongang Group? That¡¯s the best filial duty you can do for being born so ugly and useless.¡± ¡°You bastard¡­¡± ¡°Oh, you want to hit me? Punching your cousin who¡¯s not even rted by blood at your engagement party¡­ The reporters outside will get a scoop for once. Right?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo mocked him as he saw Choi Jihun¡¯s fist trembling. He spotted a woman in a dress over Choi Jihun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°There, your fianc¨¦e is looking for you. Listen to my advice, bro. Take good care of your ugly face.¡± ¡°¡­You¡¯re only being cocky for today. How long do you think JSENM will stay in our aunt¡¯s hands?¡± As if JSENM was yours. It¡¯s our mother¡¯s, not yours. Yoo Yeon Seo snorted and turned off the automatic action mode. ¡°Ah¡­¡± He still had some aftereffects. Yoo Yeon Seo staggered out of the engagement hall with his nose covered. ¡®Where is the bathroom?¡¯ As he wandered around for a while, he spotted Choi Yujin between the open doors at the end of the hallway. Then the person who was sandwiched between those women was Yoo Eunho alone. He felt sorry for his brother¡­ But Choi Yujin was not alone. She was with his older brother, Choi Sangjin, and his face was red with anger. ¡®¡­What?¡¯ He wanted to hear what they were saying, so he sneaked closer. Yoo Yeon Seo was shocked by the unexpected truth. Chapter 28: Chapter 28: ¡°Are you done with the call?¡± Choi Yujin, who had left the banquet hall to answer a work-rted call on a holiday, frowned at her brother who had followed her. ¡°Where is father? I wanted to greet Chairman Yoo after a long time.¡± You don¡¯t want to greet him, you want to tter him and get a good position. And Chairman Yoo has no reason to be here. Choi Yujin sneered. ¡°Is that all you have to say after following me?¡± Choi Yujin hated her brother. It was Choi Sangjin¡¯s reckless business expansion that caused the downfall of Ajin Daily. He was ipetent and clueless. In the end, Choi Yujin had to rely on Juseong¡¯s help to grow thepany to this extent. When her brother ignored her while she was struggling, but acted arrogant and imed the vice-chairman position after JSENM grew, it was pathetic. ¡°Father and him are busy.¡± ¡°Really? You don¡¯t seem to have a good rtionship with your father-inw. Why don¡¯t you try to be more affectionate with him?¡± She couldn¡¯t understand why he brought up her father-inw. Choi Yujin had made Ajin into JSENM with her own abilities. The help she got from Juseong was not because she was sweet to Chairman Yoo. It was because she had given several presentations to him when she was newly married. ¡°Still, you must be proud of your grown-up sons. You and your second son seem to get along well now. Is Eunho still single? Do you want me to introduce him to a nice girl from a good family?¡± He was trying to use his nephew, who was not even his son, to gain some benefits. And he was acting like he was doing him a favor. Choi Yujin sighed. ¡°Actually, I didn¡¯t want toe. Father begged me to save your face. You have nothing without me.¡± Choi Sangjin¡¯s face turned red at Choi Yujin¡¯s blunt words. ¡°You must really like Juseong. You¡¯re so rude to me.¡± ¡°Why not? It¡¯s because you ruined thepany and I became Juseong¡¯s daughter-inw and vice-chairman, right?¡± Choi Sangjin clenched his fists. He opened and closed his mouth several times, then smiled wickedly as if he had thought of something. ¡°What do you think your friend would think if she saw you in her ce? You were so close to her. Lee Heeseo.¡± ¡®What?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, who was eavesdropping, swallowed his breath. Choi Yujin and Lee Heeseo were friends? He had never heard of that. ¡°Come to think of it, the timing was really¡­ strange. Right? She died right after you left thepany to save it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t Lee Heeseo¡¯s death a suicide?¡± Choi Sangjin¡¯s venomous words wrapped around Choi Yujin like a snake. She closed her eyes tightly. She seemed to hear Lee Heeseo¡¯s voice in her ears. [Yujina.] ¡°Did you kill her?¡± Choi Yujin bit her lower lip. She felt heat rising to her head, but she knew she would lose this argument if she lost her temper. ¡°Stop crawling up without knowing your ce. I can take away even the position you¡¯re barely holding on to.¡± ¡°What? How are you going to take it away?¡± ¡°Take it away? You should speak properly. You never had anything to begin with.¡± He was a blood rtive she would have abandoned long ago if it weren¡¯t for her parents. Choi Yujin exhaled and brushed back her hair that tickled her face. Choi Yujin looked at her brother, who had a stiff expression from his wounded pride, and smiled brightly. ¡°The engagement ceremony is private, but the article came out right away. Did you leak it?¡± A reporter who was taking pictures near the entrance, a security guard who pretended to stop him. Choi Sangjin, who was a nominal newspaper president, wouldn¡¯t miss this golden opportunity to be associated with Juseong. He wanted to show off his blood ties at this asion. ¡°But what about this¡­¡± Choi Yujin searched for the news that the reporter had just posted on the portal site and shoved it to Choi Sangjin. ¡°The headline is Jihun, Juseong¡¯s nephew. You get it? And JSENM is¡­¡± Being the eldest son of Ajin Daily was nothingpared to Juseong. As soon as the photos of Juseong¡¯s family were uploaded, the portal was flooded with the names of Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo, not Choi Jihun and Park Sehwa. Not only Juseong¡¯s name, but also their unreal beauty contributed to that. ¡°It¡¯s mine.¡± ¡°Really? How long do you think it will be yours?¡± Choi Sangjin, who had been silent for a few seconds, forced himself to speak. Choi Yujinughed out loud. ¡°Why? Oh, because of Jihun? Why would I give my shares to Jihun? Brother, I have a son too.¡± ¡°Yeah, your best friend¡¯s son who doesn¡¯t share a drop of blood with you.¡± Yoo Eunho was already following Yoo Geonmin¡¯s footsteps to be Juseong¡¯s sessor, so the only one left was Yoo Yeon Seo. Choi Sangjin bit his tongue in disbelief. ¡°You¡¯re going to hand over thepany to that bastard?¡± ¡°Oh, you think I can¡¯t? Do you really not know why Yeon Seo is an actor? He¡¯s learning how to manage the field.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo hadn¡¯t fully synchronized his memories yet, but he could easily tell that Choi Yujin¡¯s words were bluffing. But Choi Sangjin didn¡¯t know. He widened his eyes in disbelief and shivered. If Yoo Yeon Seo inherited JSENM¡­ ¡°Yeon Seo, do you think he can run a properpany? No way.¡± He acted like a kindergarten kid who didn¡¯t want to share his toy. He couldn¡¯t get thepany by just whining. Yoo Yeon Seo was getting tired of listening. He had some side effects from the automatic mode, and he felt like the hotel manager was looking for Choi Sangjin over there. ¡°Why not?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo opened the door and entered. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°At least he¡¯s better than Choi Jihun, who was begging me to introduce him to an actress at his own engagement ceremony.¡± ¡°Our nephew must be immature. Did you clear up all the girls you knew before the ceremony?¡± Choi Yujin didn¡¯t miss this opportunity and mocked him. Choi Sangjin¡¯s face, which seemed to have reached its limit of redness, turned red from his neck to his ears. ¡°Uncle, take care of your son. He might get dumped.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time, but you have no manners. How about you behave yourself?¡± ¡°Hey, I don¡¯t need to behave well. Juseong and ¡®Ajin Daily¡¯ are not the same, you know?¡± Huh? He had turned off the automatic mode a while ago, right? Why was his mouth moving so smoothly today? Maybe he was enjoying talking like his original self. ¡°Juseong is nice. I can be rude to my uncle.¡± Choi Yujin chuckled. She couldn¡¯t hold back herughter after dealing a critical blow to her brother. ¡°Oh, are you being cheeky? Should I tell grandfather?¡± Choi Sangjin approached Yoo Yeon Seo threateningly. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t back down and shrugged. ¡°Sir¡­ The ceremony is about to start¡­¡± The hotel manager knocked on the open door and called Choi Sangjin. Choi Sangjin looked back and forth between Choi Yujin and Yoo Yeon Seo, then spat out his tongue and went outside. ¡°Oh my! Yeon Seo, blood!¡± And Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head. He had bled so often that he had almost be an expert in not staining his clothes. Choi Yujin took out a handkerchief from her jacket pocket and pressed it to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s nose. It looked like a very expensive handkerchief. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m just a bit tired¡­¡± Nosebleeds weremon, so he was lucky. He had many excuses. [Do you really think mommitted suicide?] [Did you kill her?] He felt dizzy and closed his eyes. The doubt he had kept in a corner of his heart crept out. Ah, he really didn¡¯t want to care about it. ¡°Did I butt in for no reason?¡± ¡°You came at the right time. I was about to get beaten up by seven people.¡± That would have been a scene worth seeing, though. ¡°But how did you find me here?¡± ¡°I felt sorry for you being so miserable alone.¡± ¡°Why did you bother? He could have escaped on his own. Maybe he stepped in because he hadn¡¯t seen you for a long time.¡± He sacrificed himself to divert the attention from his brother? I should treat him well when we get home. ¡°He takes after your father. That¡¯s why he¡¯s so popr.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged his shoulders. He was popr among the general public, not to mention the chaebol families. Choi Yujin returned to her usual cheerful self and poked Yoo Yeon Seo. She waspletely different from when she faced Choi Sangjin. ¡°But what brings you here? You seem to have some ambition for thepany¡­ Should I give you some of my shares? Your grandfather would be happy.¡± ¡°What would I do with them now? I was just joking.¡± She was willing to give them away as soon as he asked. He didn¡¯t even raise him, but she didn¡¯t regret it. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his head. He could learn how to run apany by ying different roles, but still¡­ Could he live all the lives that existed in the world before he died? Probably not. ¡°Just let me know if you ever need them.¡± Choi Yujin made a pouty face. Ah, he was too curious to hold back. Yoo Yeon Seo decided to ask her honestly about what he had overheard. ¡°But¡­ I heard you say that she was your friend?¡± He hesitated to bring up the topic of ¡®mom¡¯, since she was his current mother. ¡°Are you okay with talking about her?¡± She stopped walking and opened her eyes wide in surprise. Why? ¡°Did you forget?¡± ¡°Forget what?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, you used to scream and have seizures whenever you mentioned ¡®mom¡¯.¡± ¡°I did?¡± ¡°Yes. You even fainted once and caused amotion.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± That¡¯s why Yoo Eunho was relieved this morning. He didn¡¯t have a seizure after thinking of mom. ¡°Did it happen again after that?¡± ¡°No, you had one big episode and then you suddenly became normal and acted like you forgot about Heeseo¡­¡± Choi Yujin¡¯s voice trembled. She sounded like she was about to cry. She hadn¡¯t married Yoo Geonmin yet, but she had visited the children often because she cared about them. And then, she witnessed her friend¡¯s son, who looked like her, foam at the mouth and copse in front of her. ¡°After that, I heard that the family banned talking about Heeseo.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded slightly. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to bring it up first.¡± ¡°You can find everything online these days.¡± ¡°Yeah, you can.¡± Choi Yujin resumed walking. Yoo Yeon Seo followed her pace. ¡°So you heard everything.¡± ¡°Everything? Oh¡­¡± Did he mean the question ¡®Did you kill her?¡¯? He had wondered about it, but there was no point in digging it up now. He should focus on getting closer to Choi Yujin first¡­ No, why did he care? ¡°Nah, of course not. Why would you do that?¡± ¡°Right! Why would I do such a thing?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo made a resolution in his mind. He wouldn¡¯t care about it anymore. Maybe he should take on a new role? Hmm, yeah, he had plenty of time until he went back to school. ¡°But I¡¯m still curious. What if someone really killed her? She wasn¡¯t the type to do that¡­¡± This time, Yoo Yeon Seo paused for a moment. [Do you really think mommitted suicide?] Ah, really. He didn¡¯t want to care! Chapter 29: Chapter 29: The engagement ceremony of Choi Ji-hoon and Park Se-hwa was nothing special. The guests were not there to congratte the couple, but towork with each other. The Ju family received the most attention. Choi Yu-jin and Choi Sang-jin acted as if they had never fought, smiling and greeting the guests side by side. Who would imagine that they had argued over who killed whom and whosepany it was? They would make good actors. ¡°Did you film a movie?¡± ¡°It will be released next year, I think.¡± Feeling a bit sorry for leaving him alone, I stayed by Yoo Eun-ho¡¯s side for the rest of the time. He looked calm and quiet, answering the questions politely. It would be nice if he could talk to Grandpa well. ¡°I¡¯ve done the basics, so I¡¯ll go now.¡± ¡°Are you leaving already?¡± Choi Sang-jin grabbed Choi Yu-jin. Even if they fought, Choi Yu-jin and his sons had to stay until the end. ¡°Don¡¯t disappoint Father.¡± ¡°Why do you care about Father¡¯s feelings? I¡¯ll handle it myself.¡± Choi Yu-jin refused coldly. Anyway, Choi Hyung-soo cared more about his daughter than his ipetent eldest son. When Mother turned around, Yoo Eun-ho and Yoo Yeon Seo quickly followed her. ¡°We¡¯ll go too.¡± ¡°Okay, Eun-ho. If you want to meet a nice girl, just call me anytime.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take care of that myself.¡± Yoo Eun-ho¡¯s jaw twitched slightly, but Choi Sang-jin didn¡¯t notice. ¡®He must hate Choi Sang-jin too.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo followed Yoo Eun-ho outside, but stopped for a moment. He looked back and smiled wickedly at Choi Sang-jin and Choi Ji-hoon. Why did I do that automatically? I don¡¯t understand. Yoo Yeon Seoughed out loud and walked away, seeing the rotten faces of the father and son. ¡°Both of you are busy, so go and rest.¡± I shouldn¡¯t havee. Choi Yu-jin muttered and narrowed his eyes at Yoo Yeon Seo, who joined themte. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Well, it was fun.¡± It was fun to make a scene. Is that why Yoo Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t stop messing around? ¡°Good, I¡¯m d. If they see you like this, your grandfather and uncle will like you too.¡± The eyes of the people around them were focused on them, but they all ignored them as if they were used to it. Yoo Yeon Seo waved his hand at someone who was taking a picture nearby, and the person was startled and took a burst of photos. Huh, what? Is he my fan? ¡°Do you have any girl you like, Eun-ho?¡± ¡°Mother.¡± Choi Yu-jinughed at Yoo Eun-ho¡¯s serious expression. He felt it before, but they seemed to have a close rtionship. ¡°Can¡¯t you take a joke?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not thinking about marriage yet.¡± ¡°Fine. Take your time. But make sure your grandfather can see his great-grandchild.¡± Ju didn¡¯t need to send his grandson to a political marriage. Rather, if the other side begged him to marry, maybe. As long as he brought a woman with good character, even if she was not from a chaebol family, Ju Chairman would probably wee her with open arms. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Choi Yu-jin grabbed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s arm and moved away from Yoo Eun-ho. Yoo Eun-ho looked puzzled, but he didn¡¯t approach. ¡°Um¡­ would it be okay if I talked to Hee-seo sometimes?¡± I don¡¯t have anyone to share memories with¡­ Choi Yu-jin whispered and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with a bitter expression. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, please do.¡± I don¡¯t care at all. I¡¯m just listening to you. ** The most ufortable thing about memory synchronization exceeding 10% was that he couldn¡¯t see it in third person. Yoo Yeon Seo was sitting on the bed in a ce that seemed to be his room in the Pyeongchang-dong mansion. He was hugging his legs, and his pants looked like a school uniform. ¡°¡­¡± He just stared at the nk wall without any pattern. Can¡¯t you skip this useless memory? As soon as he thought that, his vision went dark. ¡°Excuse me.¡± This time it was outside. He stopped someone who was passing by thepany lobby and said bluntly. ¡°Do you have any ns to add one more person to the debut group?¡± ¡°Kid, this is not a yground.¡± The employee who answered casually looked at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face and widened his eyes. ¡°Really? Then I have no choice.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ wait a minute. I¡¯ll consult with the president¡­¡± ¡°Call the president.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled as he watched the employee hurriedly call the president. See, the president will beg me to debut in hispany when he sees my face. And his guess was right. ¡°Wha, what¡­¡± The president of AST Entertainment, Choi Dong-won, covered his mouth with both hands when he saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face. ¡°Contract, contract, did you bring it?!¡± ¡°Here.¡± Kim Doo-hyun, who was a manager at the time and would be a directorter, brought the contract quickly. Yoo Yeon Seo satfortably with his legs crossed and watched their actions. ¡°But how did you know¡­ we have a debut group¡­¡± ¡°I know you can debut right away. I did some research.¡± What, what did you research? Choi Dong-won sweated profusely. The trainees were still confidential¡­ ¡°There are six of them, right? It would be perfect if you add one more.¡± ¡°But by any chance¡­ what is your rtionship with Lee Hee-seo¡­?¡± Kim Doo-hyun looked closely at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face and opened his mouth with difficulty. Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged his shoulders. He pretended to be nonchnt and answered. ¡°My biological mother?¡± Choi Dong-won and Kim Doo-hyun gasped. No wonder his unreal appearance was identical to Lee Hee-seo. ¡°Then¡­ you¡¯re Ju¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Grandson.¡± ¡°Chae, chaebol¡­?¡± ¡°Third generation.¡± So you¡¯re saying that Ju¡¯s Chairman Yoo¡¯s grandson and chaebol third generation came to ask for a spot in the idol debut group? Choi Dong-won and Kim Doo-hyun looked at each other in disbelief. Yoo Yeon Seo closed his eyes slightly and opened them. Then he smiled. ¡°How about it? You don¡¯t want to miss me, do you?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo came to his senses at Beta¡¯s words and tried to get up with his weak body. ¡°Ugh¡­ cough.¡± He eventually lost his bnce and vomited blood before he could enter the bathroom. Oh, damn, I vomited on the rug, this is going to be hard to wash¡­ Maybe it¡¯s better to throw it away secretly. He wasn¡¯t worried about his body, since vomiting blood was a daily routine. ¡°Ah¡­ I¡¯m dying.¡± If the aftereffects were this bad, he should have shown me a better memory. Yoo Yeon Seo turned on the shower and washed his body. ¡°I¡¯m running out of time¡­¡± Today was the day he was going to JMA with Choi Yu-jin. All he had to do was take some photos on the red carpet and present the award for the category he was in charge of. ¡°Oh, right.¡± He realized toote that there was a party after the ceremony. He couldn¡¯t avoid using the automatic mode, but he wouldn¡¯t have synchronized his memory today if he knew. But what could he do about what had already happened? Yoo Yeon Seo changed into the clothes that Choi Yu-jin had given him and went outside. ¡°Are you here?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom was waiting for him in advance. He checked the seat belt on Yoo Yeon Seo and handed him a coffee he had bought beforehand. He took a sip of the coffee that he had received unexpectedly. It suited his taste. ¡°Oh, what is this? Did you know how to do this?¡± ¡°I can do anything if I try.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom had been scolded by Yoo Yeon Seo many times. He had to fill in the empty spot when the manager ran away. Thanks to his intensive tutoring, Lee Tae-gyeom became more agile. Or maybe it was because yesterday was payday. ¡°So we just stop by the shop and go to the JSENM headquarters, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo looked out the window with a straw in his mouth. The dazzling buildings of 2018 felt familiar now. ¡°The coffee is good, where is it from?¡± ¡°You know, you got mad at me for bringing bad coffee and told me to buy it again. I asked Director Park and he said there was a special recipe.¡± He had to pay attention to everything from the beans to the number of ice cubes. Lee Tae-gyeom¡¯s lips were pouting as he grumbled. By then, he meant¡­ the 12th manager? ¡®I shouldn¡¯t say anything bad about the coffee since it¡¯s good.¡¯ He was so proud that he did it on his own without being asked. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled softly. The car that had been running on the road for a while stopped smoothly. The shop that Yoo Yeon Seo went to was unusual. He opened the heavy wooden door without a sign and saw the employees who greeted him silently with a bow. It was a ce known only to a few VIPs. No one talked to him and they did their job quickly. The designer swept his hair back as usual. He probably did it like that unless he asked for something else. ¡®It¡¯s nice to be quiet.¡¯ He finished his hair and went straight to makeup. His skin was so good that he got up from his seat with only sunscreen on. He didn¡¯t spend much time at the shop, so he didn¡¯t seem to bete. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Mother.¡± As he went to the front gate of JSENM, he saw Choi Yu-jining out of thepany. Yoo Yeon Seo and Lee Tae-gyeom got out of the car and approached Choi Yu-jin. ¡°Is this the manager?¡± ¡°Ni, nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you. Please take good care of my son. And don¡¯t run away¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s managers tend to quit quickly.¡± Well¡­ I already have a record of running away, and that was on the street. Lee Tae-gyeom sweated nervously. Yoo Yeon Seo watched him andughed dryly. ¡®She said that on purpose.¡¯ He knew very well that it was because of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality that the managers quit so easily. ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead and follow you.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± She was going to enter with him, but Choi Yu-jin stepped back, saying that Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s fans would like a solo photo. JMA was held at the secondrgest concert hall in Korea. As soon as Yoo Yeon Seo and Choi Yu-jin¡¯s cars parked side by side, the red carpet MC stretched his head and held the microphone. ¡°Yes, two cars have arrived almost at the same time. Who are they?¡± ¡°¡­Actor Yoo Yeon Seo is entering the red carpet!¡± As soon as Yoo Yeon Seo got out of the van, he was showered with shes from the reporters. It was a more enthusiastic reaction than the idol group that had just entered. He had studied the red carpet on YouTube beforehand, but he didn¡¯t expect his eyes to hurt so much. Yoo Yeon Seo tried to look at the distance. ¡°And next is¡­¡± ¡°JSENM Vice President Choi Yu-jin is entering!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stepped off the red carpet and waited for a while. The MC and the reporters looked at him curiously, wondering why he didn¡¯t enter the ceremony hall, but they turned their eyes to the front when they heard the news of Choi Yu-jin¡¯s entrance. Choi Yu-jin looked rxed and smiled at the camera, as if her eyes were not stinging. ¡°Oh, I was wondering why Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t go in, but he was waiting for the vice president?¡± ¡°They¡¯re really close, aren¡¯t they? Well, then, this is the end of the red carpet for JMA!¡± The MC¡¯s closing remarks followed behind Yoo Yeon Seo and Choi Yu-jin. ¡°They¡¯re going in together today. I didn¡¯t know they were that close.¡± ¡°Right? I heard they¡¯ve been hanging out a lottely.¡± ¡°Oh, the engagement ceremony?¡± The reporters who were left behind quickly transferred the photos to the articles. [JMA] Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes ¡®squint¡¯ on the long-awaited red carpet Yoo Yeon Seo and Choi Yu-jin, JSENM vice president, enter the ceremony hall side by side [Photo] Yoo Yeon Seo, chic and handsome hand gesture (2018 JMA) ©¸Wow, so cool ©¸So cute???? ©¸F*cking handsome ©¸He squinted his eyes because of the sh???? ©¸Was he always like that? ©¸©¸Maybe he¡¯s tired today?? ©¸It¡¯s nice to see him with his mother these days, my husband? ©¸©¸Are you crazy? ©¸©¸©¸Isn¡¯t this guy the viin of the story? ©¸©¸©¸©¸Seems right Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Lee Hangyeol, a member of OneSeven, headed straight to his dorm after finishing thest shoot of ¡®White Tiger-ham¡¯. ¡°Hey, hyung, you came early?¡± ¡°Is Lee Joon not here yet?¡± He ignored Kang Junwoo, another member, and opened the door to his room. ¡°Maybe he¡¯s still on schedule?¡± ¡°Really?¡± It was rare to see Lee Hangyeol¡¯s expression so distorted and unreadable. He only looked like that when they debuted and when Yoo Yeon Seo left the team. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is something wrong?¡± ¡°I have something to talk to Lee Joon first.¡± Wow, what¡¯s going on? Did they fight? Kang Junwoo crunched on the potato chips he was holding. He meant he would talk to himter, right? Lee Hangyeol sat on the sofa and crossed his arms. He couldn¡¯t focus on the shoot after hearing the conversation between Lim Seunghyun and Oh Beomsu. After Yoo Yeon Seo left and they had a brief hiatus, OneSeven had at least twoebacks a year. They also had a lot of albums. They did music shows for three full weeks, and sometimes they went on overseas locations. They moved to this dorm before their reverse run¡­ ¡®So did he do all this with his money?¡¯ He was roughly calcting the money that went into OneSeven when he suddenly remembered the words. [What if, just what if.] Kim Lee Joon, who had blurted out something absurd when he went to visit Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hospital room. He must have heard something to say that. ¡°I¡¯m here! Are you all here?¡± ¡°Hyung, I ran into Juwon hyung in front of the dorm.¡± Lee Hangyeol got up as if he had been waiting for him and headed to the entrance. ¡°Lee Joon, wait a minute.¡± ¡°What, what?¡± Kim Lee Joon was dragged into the room without even taking off his shoes properly. He held his shoes loosely and looked up at Lee Hangyeol. ¡°Did you hear anything from Yeon Seo when you went to her hospital room?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ that time?¡± Kim Lee Joon threw his shoes on the floor and sat on the bed. ¡°Don¡¯t be so cheesy and live your life, he said.¡± ¡°Not that¡­ You said something weird back then. That there might be another reason¡­¡± Why is he bringing that up? Kim Lee Joon had been leaning towards the possibility that there was another reason for Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s departure. But he didn¡¯t say anything more after that because he felt like he had made the atmosphere weird. ¡°I¡­ actually had something bothering me.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°He said that he finally admitted the reverse run, that it was worth the investment. He said that.¡± Lee Hangyeol swallowed his breath. ¡°Is there something I don¡¯t know? I¡¯ve been thinking about it¡­ but I didn¡¯t say anything more because I felt like I made the mood weird that time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do you know something, hyung?¡± Kim Lee Joon frowned as he saw Lee Hangyeol¡¯s expression change in an instant. Was his suspicion right? ¡°What I heard was¡­¡± Lee Hangyeol briefly exined the conversation between Lim Seunghyun and Oh Beomsu. Kim Lee Joon¡¯s expression changed to horror as he listened. ¡°So he really¡­¡± ¡°I think the reason why our settlement was dyed was because of that.¡± ¡°No, what¡­¡± Kim Lee Joon gasped as he ran his hand through his hair. It wasn¡¯t just annoyance at the dyed settlement. He thought they were doing well at thepany. He didn¡¯t know that and they fought whenever they met, but he felt guilty and resentful for not telling him. ¡°No, why didn¡¯t he tell us?¡± So he really left because of his family¡¯s opposition, and he felt sorry for leaving suddenly, so he invested for seven years? Even if he¡¯s a chaebol, that doesn¡¯t make sense, does it? That Yoo Yeon Seo? ¡°What did you guys just say?¡± At the words of Yoon Yuchan, the leader, Kim Lee Joon and Lee Hangyeol turned their heads. The door that they thought was closed was wide open. The remaining four members were standing at the door with nk expressions. ¡°Guys. Did you never doubt it?¡± The other members looked serious at Lee Hangyeol¡¯s words. *** The singers who were going to perform and receive awards at the ceremony sat in the seats prepared next to the stage, and the actors waited in the separate waiting room for their turn. There were a lot of cameras on the singer seats, and it must be boring without being able to use their phones. Yoo Yeon Seo thought as he opened the door to the waiting room. ¡°But aren¡¯t you bored waiting?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it fun to watch the performances? I want to see how the trends are going these days.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shared the waiting room with Choi Yujin. The spacious waiting room had finger food ted luxuriously and even a massage chair. ¡°Oh? Mr. Lim Seunghyun, weren¡¯t you off today?¡± ¡°I have to follow the schedule of the master.¡± Lim Seunghyun was standing next to Lee Taegyeom, who had arrived sometime. ¡°I have something to check, too.¡± He had a smiling expression as usual, but the atmosphere was somehow strange. Lee Taegyeom stepped back from Lim Seunghyun. He was not fooled by his announcer-like appearance anymore. ¡®He came to shake down Oh Beomsu.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. At first, Oh Beomsu contacted him, and then the CEO called him and begged him to spare him, saying he couldn¡¯t raise the money right away. ¡®They should have done it moderately.¡¯ Of course, there was no mercy. He would take back all the money he had stolen, but he had plenty of money, so he could extend the deadline. But Lim Seunghyun decided to do it himself, saying that he would do it until the end since he had told him to do it. Yoo Yeon Seo agreed. He was honestly annoyed by the hassle. Lim Seunghyun had been squeezing AST Enter by finding the perfect point where they seemed to be able to raise the money they had embezzled and saying, ¡®If you don¡¯t send it by then, you¡¯ll end up like Entertainment Jump¡¯. ¡°Just do it moderately.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll y with them moderately.¡± What are these people talking about? Lee Taegyeom stepped back another step. He was actually having fun with Lee Taegyeom¡¯s reaction, but. Yoo Yeon Seo felt quite good. Lim Seunghyun would surely drain them more than he did. (Yes, the 2018 JMA¡­) The ceremony started on the screen. Yoo Yeon Seo also briefly appeared in the shy introduction video of the cast. After a brief introduction by the MC, the stage of a rookie group that debuted this year began. Yoo Yeon Seo watched the performance while chatting with Choi Yujin from time to time, but around the time themercial break started, he covered his mouth with his hand. ¡®I thought I threw up everything earlier.¡¯ He felt nauseous and headed outside without anyone noticing. He looked around for a restroom with no people, but he almost bumped into someone at the corner. ¡°Huh?¡± The other person was OneSeven. They had just finished their stage and came down, sweating. So¡­ I said that I used to growl whenever I met Yoo Yeon Seo and OneSeven, right? I don¡¯t think I can use the automatic behavior mode because of the aftereffects of memory synchronization¡­ Then how should I deal with them? ¡®Should I act the same as before?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, who had gotten a hang of it at the engagement ceremony, thought that he could imitate the actions that the original body would do even without the automatic behavior mode. He just had to be appropriately rude and snarky. While Yoo Yeon Seo was seriously pondering, Lee Hangeol, who was at the back, raised his hand first. ¡°Yeon Seo. Long time no see.¡± ¡°Oh, long time no see.¡± OneSeven was surprisingly quiet. Was he tired from the stage? Yoo Yeon Seo tried to step aside and let OneSeven pass. ¡°¡­What? You¡¯re not going?¡± ¡°Why did you do that?¡± OneSeven asked a question without a subject, which was his characteristic. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. He was already feeling unwell, and he was annoyed by the nonsense. ¡°Do what?¡± ¡°The investment you made for us. I heard it from Hangeol hyung.¡± Lee Hangeol? No way¡­ Was there someone else there besides me? When Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Lee Hangeol, he nodded with a heavy expression. No wonder he was acting weird at the end of the shooting. ¡°Ha¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sighed deeply. Honestly, I want to know too. Why did the original body do that? ¡®Can my body handle it?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo hesitated for a moment, then bit his lower lip with his teeth. ¡®Beta. Turn on the automatic behavior mode.¡¯ ¡®Let¡¯s just do it for a bit.¡¯ <¡­Okay.> Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s mouth moved on its own. ¡°For no reason?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Do you need a reason to be kind to a beggar? Besides pity?¡± Lee Hangeol let out a deted sound. If it was the old Yoo Yeon Seo, he would have fallen for it, but not now. He had already figured out the situation before and after, and he knew how he had changed in the ¡®White Tiger ship¡¯. ¡°Yeon Seo, that doesn¡¯t work anymore.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo scowled as if he had hit the mark. ¡°¡­Just, I thought I should take responsibility for quitting suddenly.¡± ¡°You did that for seven years?¡± ¡°I was going to do it until the artist contract period. I wouldn¡¯t have quit suddenly if I could, so I would have been active until then.¡± ¡°It was because of your grandfather that you quit, right?¡± ¡°Well, there was also the fact that I couldn¡¯t persuade my grandfather¡­¡± Kim Ijun had heard everything from under the hospital bed, so he didn¡¯t bother to deny it anymore. ¡°Hyung, you should have told us sooner¡­¡± ¡°Right. Why didn¡¯t you tell us? If you did¡­¡± We wouldn¡¯t have med you and resented you, right? As the OneSeven members added a word each, some people looked at them because of themotion in the hallway. ¡°There was no reason to tell you.¡± ¡°No! Why was there no reason to tell us.¡± Kim Ijun scratched his head. He wanted to say something, but he couldn¡¯t form a proper sentence. He hated him for so long, and he was embarrassed. ¡®Did you hope for this? Did you want us to find outter and apologize to you?¡¯ ¡°Well, it¡¯s possible for this hyung¡­¡± ¡°Hey. Who would wait for seven years for that?¡± ¡°He¡¯s crazy, right?¡± This bastard? Yoo Yeon Seo red at Kim Ijun without realizing it. Kim Ijun shut his mouth. Actually, this was not the time to argue. He wanted to say thank you, and sorry for being angry all this time, but he couldn¡¯t say it easily. He was ashamed of his hatred. ¡®Yeah, turn it off.¡¯ He had a rough idea of the reason. The assumption that he had been happy with OneSeven and tried to keep his loyalty was correct. ¡®It¡¯s getting weirder¡­¡¯ He didn¡¯t seem to have a bad personality by nature, judging from his childhood memories. He had some sense of responsibility and pride, and he wasn¡¯tpletely stubborn. But why did he act so rudely? He got worse as he got older. Yoo Yeon Seo lowered his head almost reflexively. Blood dripped down. OneSeven was startled and approached him. ¡°Hey, hey! You¡¯re bleeding!¡± ¡°What do we do, hyung?¡± ¡°I have tissue!¡± ¡°That¡¯s the one you wiped your sweat with.¡± ¡°No! This is a new one!¡± The OneSeven members surrounded Yoo Yeon Seo and made a fuss. Oh, this is crazy. Yoo Yeon Seo took the tissue that someone from OneSeven handed him and pressed it to his nose. His heart beat pleasantly. It wasn¡¯t a bad feeling. -I went to the awards ceremony as a helper today and I saw YYB and WWS fighting They were shouting and making a scene?? He even had a nosebleed? An anonymous post that was uploaded on amunity after the JMA was quicklymented on. Most of thements were extreme attacks that didn¡¯t believe the poster without proof, and the post was deleted by the administrator for spreading baseless rumors. Chapter 31: Full Chapter 31: ¡°Mr. Minwoo.¡± ¡°Yes! Director.¡± Park Minwoo, who was immediately cast as a supporting actor in a drama after finishing the filming of ¡®White Tiger¡¯, hid his tiredness and turned around. ¡°It¡¯s about the scene we¡¯re going to shoot next week.¡± The director pushed the script towards him. ¡°Do you have anyone who can y this role? As a cameo appearance.¡± ¡°A cameo? Um¡­¡± ¡°Originally, Haneul agreed to do it, but his schedule doesn¡¯t match. Mr. Minwoo, do you know anyone?¡± ¡°Just a moment.¡± Park Minwoo¡¯s eyes sparkled. He remembered that it was the scene he was in. He thought it was the scene where he went to find the acquaintance of the suspected criminal and collected the alibi. But the role that would appear as a cameo was exactly¡­ that person? ¡°I have one person who would suit this role.¡± ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo hyung.¡± The director frowned as if he had heard something he shouldn¡¯t have. ¡°Tha¡­ That Yoo Yeon Seo I know?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Park Minwoo smiled brightly. The director scratched the back of his head. This rising rookie actor didn¡¯t know anything. Yoo Yeon Seo was famous for never doing this kind of thing. His personality was so bad that he didn¡¯t have many friends. ¡°Tha¡­ That person, will he have time? Don¡¯t you have anyone else?¡± ¡°He should be free, right? We became close when we filmed that movie. He¡¯s so different from the rumors, you know?¡± Well, maybe the actor who worked with him recently knew better than him who only heard the rumors. The director rubbed his chin. If it was Yoo Yeon Seo, the buzz was guaranteed. Besides, the role was somewhat simr to his reality, and it didn¡¯t matter if his acting was a bitcking since he only appeared briefly. ¡°Well, I heard he changed these days¡­¡± ¡°Shall I call him right now?¡± ¡°Do you want to?¡± You¡¯re going to talk to that Yoo Yeon Seo? The staff nearby also sneaked closer. Park Minwoo switched to speakerphone politely. (What?) Yoo Yeon Seo spat out as soon as he answered the phone. Well, that¡¯s expected. The director sighed. But Park Minwoo spoke with a smile. ¡°Hyung! What are you doing? Are you free next week?¡± (Next week? What¡­ I have some time.) ¡°Can you please make a cameo appearance in our drama? It¡¯s a role that suits you¡­¡± (What role is it?) Park Minwoo said confidently. ¡°A jerk with a silver spoon!¡± ¡°Uh, Minwoo¡­¡± You shouldn¡¯t say that. The director tried to grab Park Minwoo¡¯s shoulder. But he stopped his hand at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s answer. (¡­That¡¯s totally me.) ¡°Uhuhuh!¡± Park Minwooughed cheerfully. Was Yoo Yeon Seo always this self-aware? The staff who were listening nearby opened their mouths. ¡°Are you okay with it? I want to see you after a long time. How about doing it for me? There¡¯s not much dialogue.¡± (Well, whatever.) ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll send you the schedule right away.¡± Park Minwoo looked around the staff and said. ¡°Did it work?¡± It¡¯s easy, right? ¡°Wow¡­ Is that really Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°Minwoo, you¡¯ve done something big.¡± ¡°I guess we can expect the ratings?¡± ¡°See? He¡¯s a nice person, right? And he¡¯s a great actor¡­¡± Of course, no one believed Park Minwoo¡¯sst words. Even if he was notorious for being rude in the industry, Yoo Yeon Seo was a person who was at the center of all kinds of issues. He was going to appear in their drama? And as a cameo appearance that he had never done before? ¡°¡­Let¡¯s release the press release quickly.¡± It was a golden opportunity to promote their drama. ¡®A jerk with a silver spoon? That¡¯s exactly my role.¡¯ He was bored anyway, so it was good. Yoo Yeon Seo, who hung up the phone with Park Minwoo, spun his office chair and vented his boredom. There was nothing special about preparing for his return to school. Lim Seunghyun took care of everything he needed, and it was hard to have fun and watch people outside. There were too many people who recognized him, and his location was posted on onlinemunities in real time. Of course, the crowd following him grew, and there was even a crazy guy who asked him to shoot money like before. ¡°Hey, this is a script by Hwang Mijeong. Read it.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know? She¡¯s a writer with a long career.¡± Why did she send me a script? Isn¡¯t she in a position where she doesn¡¯t need to worry about anything? Yoo Yeon Seo skimmed the script. ¡°So, did you make up with OneSeven?¡± Itaegyeom went to find Yoo Yeon Seo, who never came, and found him surrounded by OneSeven. At first, he thought he was being bullied by OneSeven, but when he got closer, he noticed the subtle atmosphere around Yoo Yeon Seo, who was snorting, and OneSeven, who was flustered. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The incident where he ran into OneSeven at JMA was settled because Yoo Yeon Seo bled. Maybe it was because they hated each other for a long time, but it was awkward. And in fact, OneSeven had been doing a kind of mental victory by ming everything on Yoo Yeon Seo for a long time. Even if he knew now that Yoo Yeon Seo had done his duty for quitting, he was embarrassed and didn¡¯t know how to continue the conversation. Yoo Yeon Seo was annoyed by the vibrating sound of his phone and picked it up nervously. ¡°Don¡¯t they ever get tired?¡± They received so much investment and still didn¡¯t make it big. Did they feel guilty? OneSeven found out his contact through Lee Hankyul and often left him messages. (Kim Ijun) Don¡¯t you want to get your investment back? I have some money left from the settlement (Yoo Yeon Seo) What are you going to do with that little money (Yoo Yeon Seo) Don¡¯t worry about getting it from your CEO Maybe the original owner didn¡¯t care about his money being properly invested in OneSeven for the first few years. That amount of money was nothing to Yoo Yeon Seo. So he didn¡¯t notice that AST Entertainment was secretly stealing money from himter. If Kang Jinho hadn¡¯t died and the original owner had lived on, he would never have known. And he didn¡¯t do it for the purpose of getting his investment back, he just wanted to take responsibility for quitting. Why should he take their money? The ones who did wrong were the CEO, the director, and the manager. ¡®And Lim Seunghyun will take care of them.¡¯ Then it¡¯s over, I just have to sit back and choose the next work. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled slyly and looked at the script by Hwang Mijeong, then frowned. ¡°Where have I seen this synopsis before?¡± The subject was so unique that he remembered it. He got up and rummaged through the pile of scripts in the corner. The slightly faded synopsis and script collection fell into Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hands. ¡°Hey, Itaegyeom, read these two.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Itaegyeom caught the script collections that were thrown at him. ¡°¡­What? They¡¯re not written by the same person, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo checked the author of the old script. Jeong Dahee, Jeong Dahee¡­ ¡®The woman I saw in the memory synchronization.¡¯ She had handed him the script with her trembling hands, and the name of the script was the same as the one he was holding now. She probably came to him because he was rising as a rookie star. It was a tough industry to start without any experience. Yoo Yeon Seo searched for them. Jeong Dahee only had a short article about winning a contest, but Hwang Mijeong was a registered established writer. She had more than 10 works in her record. ¡®A rookie copies an established writer?¡¯ Honestly, it was unlikely. It would spread in the industry, and who would do that, unless it was the other way around, that Hwang Mijeong copied her¡­ When hepared them closely, Jeong Dahee¡¯s side was more detailed and borate. Hwang Mijeong¡¯s side was sloppy, as if she had heard a ¡®story¡¯ from somewhere. ¡°Hey, let¡¯s not do this. It smells bad.¡± Itaegyeom seemed to have the same thought and tried to snatch the script from Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand. But Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand didn¡¯t budge. He¡¯s been working outtely, his grip is strong. Itaegyeom frowned. ¡°Give it to me.¡± ¡°Wait¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who was deep in thought, smiled slyly. He had an interesting idea. *** Yoo Yeon Seo, cameo appearance in the drama ¡®Hurricane¡¯¡­ He dly epted Park Minwoo¡¯s request Yoo Yeon Seo, special appearance in ¡®Hurricane¡¯¡­ Connection with ¡®White Tiger¡¯ Park Minwoo ©¸Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s first special appearance? ©¸©¸No ©¸They had a good atmosphere in ¡®White Tiger¡¯ and he made a special appearance right away ©¸We don¡¯t know what he¡¯s doing yet? ©¸©¸Let¡¯s see it on the broadcast ©¸I love ¡®Hurricane¡¯ these days, but why Yoo Yeon Seo? ©¸©¸2222 ©¸Wow, Yoo Yeon Seo made a special appearance??? I don¡¯t watch it, but I¡¯ll try it once?? ¡°Hyung!¡± ¡°Long time no see.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who arrived at the filming site of ¡®Hurricane¡¯, raised his hand to see Park Minwoo, who greeted him like a big dog. He was very grateful that he came to meet him personally. ¡°Wow, hyung, you¡¯re really rich. Your character interpretation is amazing.¡± ¡°I just wore whatever I had lying around at home.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was dressed in luxury from head to toe. The role he was going to y for a moment was a chaebol¡¯s friend, who was also a chaebol, so he didn¡¯t have to worry about anything. He just had to open his closet and he had everything he needed. Yoo Yeon Seo nced at the busy staff passing by. ¡®Drama sets are so¡­ busy.¡¯ Unlike movies, dramas had to produce about two episodes per week, so they were busy. They would move on quickly as long as there was no problem with the content delivery, even if the details were a bitcking. Right now, the lead actor was performing passionately in front of the camera, and the other actors were doing the post-recording on the spot. ¡°It looks busy.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you do dramas, hyung?¡± ¡°Well, I have one picked out.¡± ¡°Really?¡± At that moment, the director shouted cut. ¡°Let¡¯s greet the director first.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡®It would be nice to make a good impression on the director of ¡®Hurricane¡¯.¡¯ The director of ¡®Hurricane¡¯ was famous in the drama field. ¡°Director, Yeon Seo hyung is here.¡± ¡°Oh my! Hello. I¡¯m Lee Youngjin.¡± The director was surprised and got up. ¡°I¡¯m Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shook the director¡¯s hand. Lee Youngjin¡¯s eyes sparkled. He looked more docile than he thought. ¡°Thank you foring, but can you wait with Minwoo for a moment¡­?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± He expected Yoo Yeon Seo to make a fuss about making him wait, but he quietly stepped back. Lee Youngjin secretly sighed. ¡°So, what drama are you going to do?¡± ¡°Do you know Hwang Mijeong?¡± ¡°Oh, her¡­ That¡¯s unexpected? I thought you would go for another rookie work.¡± Park Minwoo¡¯s tone was a bit strange. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with her?¡± ¡°Well¡­ It¡¯s a bit hard to say with my mouth¡­ Don¡¯t you know, hyung?¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shameless answer made Park Minwoo call his management director. ¡°Hwang Mijeong? She doesn¡¯t have a good reputation.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°She was a realet-like rookie at first¡­ But her writing skills got worse and worse, and she¡¯s been used of copying from here and there. She actually took a lot of scenes from foreign dramas and movies.¡± ¡°But how can she keep working as a writer?¡± ¡°People don¡¯t care much even if it¡¯s publicized. As long as she seeds. If it¡¯s really serious, she¡¯ll offer a settlement behind the scenes and that¡¯s it.¡± It would take too long to sue, and the victims were weak in this field. Even if it was publicized, it was only for a moment, and people would forget as time passed. If the work was fun, there were many people who would watch it with a blind eye even if they knew it was giarism. ¡°But if it¡¯s Hwang Mijeong¡­ Are you talking about ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯?¡± ¡°Yes, well¡­ Thank you anyway.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was lost in thought. ¡®Shall we y a game?¡¯ Chapter 32: Full Chapter 32: -Park Ji-hye is doomed except for giarism, right? -A summary of the giarism suspicion of the terrible youth -I thought it was well-built sub-story, but it was giarism lol -Is Onaju also giarism? -Humanly speaking, isn¡¯t it conscienceless to shield that it¡¯s not giarism of the terrible youth? There may be simrities, but the plot, dialogue, setting, direction, and episode are all the same. How is this not giarism? This writer also giarized in his previous work. ©¸Park Ji-hye and Hwang Mi-jung should be sued for giarism. ©¸©¸Add Kim Ok-sun here. ©¸©¸©¸Add Park Ji-hwan too. ¡®There¡¯s a lot of talk about giarism.¡¯ It wasn¡¯t because the work was doing well and they wanted to criticize it, but there was concrete evidence of giarism. The drama mentioned was one that I enjoyed watching even in 2207, but I thought it was simr to something else, but it was giarism. But these controversies are ultimatelyizens¡¯ opinions. There is a low chance of a boycott movement happening, and there have been cases where the giarism controversy of a famous writer with a famous actor attached to it rather ridiculed the victim. ¡®The broadcaster also has money invested, so they¡¯ll push it through¡­¡¯ Why do they keep using these people in the first ce? The productionpany and the broadcaster are also problematic, aren¡¯t they? It¡¯s not like there are no writers. Is it because of their experience? How will the people without experience live in sorrow? ¡°Hyung, it¡¯s time.¡± Yu Yeon Seo put his phone in his inner pocket. He had a n to make a scene, but he had to think about the specifics after filming. ¡°You just have to sit here and say your lines.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yu Yeon Seo followed the staff¡¯s guidance and sat on a chair, crossed his legs, and put his hands on his knees. The lines he had to memorize were not difficult. He didn¡¯t know who the writer was, but the arrogant and nasty character was exactly like himself. So he decided to act as if this nameless role was his parallel world self. ¡°His face is really a devil¡¯s talent¡­¡± A staff member who was watching Yu Yeon Seo through the camera muttered. No one answered, but they agreed inwardly. Of course, it was only ¡®appearance¡¯. Everyone knew what kind of acting he had done so far, so they had no expectations for his acting. ¡°I hope it¡¯s not a textbook reading¡­¡± Director Lee Young-jin earnestly muttered. Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s part was small, but he yed an important role in catching the culprit. Even if Park Min-woo praised his acting improvement, it might be a lip service based on his friendship. He didn¡¯t even go to the filming of ¡®White Tiger¡¯¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go, action.¡± The camera slowly moved up from Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s feet, and then he said his lines. The director prayed inwardly. Just do it decently, just don¡¯t stand out from the drama¡­ ¡°My time is expensive¡­ Our detective, you must have a lot of money?¡± Huh? The director stared at Yu Yeon Seo on the monitor screen. The usual stiff textbook reading was gone and he was acting with a stable tone. That Yu Yeon Seo! ¡°So, what are you curious about?¡± Yu Yeon Seo smirked annoyingly and stared at Park Min-woo on the monitor. ¡°On the morning of the 17th, you were with Mr. Baek Tae-hyun at the H club in Gangnam, right?¡± As soon as the director gave the action sign, Park Min-woo turned into a detective and started to interrogate Yu Yeon Seo in a low voice. ¡°Well, I was.¡± Yu Yeon Seo tapped his knee twice with his index finger. It was not in the script. But he knew that Baek Tae-hyun was rted to the crime, and he was nervous that he might get burned, so it was a behavior that came out of that. ¡®Huh, did he intend that?¡¯ The director couldn¡¯t miss that detail. ¡°Until what time were you with him?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ Maybe around three o¡¯clock? But how much do you get paid for doing this, detective? Do you get 5 million won?¡± Yu Yeon Seo rolled his eyes wickedly. He brought up the detective¡¯s sry on purpose because he didn¡¯t want to talk about this. It was a kind of defense mechanism. Park Min-woo¡¯s expression hardened. He hated people who were so evasive. He took out an SD card from his aviator jacket pocket and held it in front of Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes. ¡°We secured the ck box of a car parked near the scene.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious what¡¯s on the video?¡± There was nothing in it. But it was enough to distract Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s mind. ¡°I have nothing more to say.¡± ¡°Mr. Baek Tae-hyun pointed you out as the suspect of that day, don¡¯t you have anything to say?¡± This bastard? How dare he push me as the culprit? Yu Yeon Seo sneered. He clenched his face muscles on the side of his dimple and the camera that zoomed in on his face caught it. ¡°I said I have nothing more to say.¡± Yu Yeon Seo, who had been leaning back on the backrest, hardened his expression and red at Park Min-woo. Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s presence exploded here. ¡°Wow, what is this?¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s simr to his personality, but still, his voice itself has changed, right?¡± ¡°Even if it¡¯s simr, his pronunciation is very clear, right?¡± The people who were watching murmured. The director opened his mouth in astonishment. He just called him to make some noise because he hadn¡¯t been on the screen for a long time, but he unexpectedly hit the jackpot. ¡®What will happen when this airs?¡¯ *** ¡°Huh, is that Yu Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°What? Oh, Hurricane¡­ You didn¡¯t see it? My mom was watching it because Yu Yeon Seo was on it.¡± Jung Da-hee, who was working part-time to earn living expenses, raised her head at the sound of the customers¡¯ conversation. The rerun of ¡®Hurricane¡¯ was airing on the TV on the wall. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s not a textbook reading?¡± ¡°What, you said you don¡¯t watch dramas much.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yu Yeon Seo.¡± Yu Yeon Seo, who caused all kinds of issues, became a proper noun. His poprity and interest among the public surpassed that of top actors. (You, did you call me?) (Tae-hyun¡­ I really wanted to keep my loyalty, but that detective was so scary that I just¡­ I¡¯m sorry. How many years have we been friends, I¡¯ll definitely visit you!) In the end, Yu Yeon Seo in ¡®Hurricane¡¯ betrayed Baek Tae-hyun and spilled everything. Baek Tae-hyun threw his phone away in anger before being handcuffed. ¡°Wow, he¡¯s really good at making me angry?¡± ¡°I thought he wasn¡¯t Yu Yeon Seo at first.¡± Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s appearance scene ended and the scene where Baek Tae-hyun was interrogated at the police station came out, but the customers took their eyes off the TV and focused on eating again. ¡®What, he¡¯s really good.¡¯ Jung Da-hee, who was wiping the table, stared nkly at the TV screen. Was he always that good? No. She remembered the time when she went to see Yu Yeon Seost year. [Why don¡¯t you write one more line of synopsis instead of doing this? The script is done.] She went to him with the hope of grabbing a straw, but she was also rejected by Yu Yeon Seo, who was the hope of the rookie, and now she almost gave up on her dream of bing a writer. ¡®I should have just epted the offer of assistant writer.¡¯ Then she wouldn¡¯t be here, but she could at least see the filming site¡­ He had three scripts tied to the broadcasting station and the productionpany by winning the contest. But none of them were sessfully adapted into a video. [This is good, let¡¯s do it together.] [Really?!] [But you know that the writer¡¯s name value is low, right? Because you¡¯re a rookie. So¡­ How about joining Hwang Mi-jung¡¯s team?] [What? Then¡­ I¡¯m not the main writer?] [That¡¯s how this industry works. Who would invest in a rookie writer¡¯s script? Let¡¯s start as an assistant of a famous writer and build up your filmography. I think Hwang writer can spice up this work, don¡¯t you?] He received a positive response from a productionpany, but the result was different from what Jung Da-hee had expected. In the end, he refused after much deliberation, but he was not in a good mood. Anyway, he had to build up his career as an assistant writer to do his own work¡­ ¡®No, it¡¯s better this way.¡¯ He wasn¡¯t a ghostwriter, it was his work, how could he hand it over and go in as an assistant? Jung Da-hee tried to think of something else and picked up his phone. -Did anyone watch Hurricane? How was Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s special appearance? I was working and couldn¡¯t watch it. ©¸He was really good lol ©¸His acting improved. -He was honestly very impressive in that scene lol -I thought Yu Yeon Seo would ruin the atmosphere, but he was good. -Is everyone talking about Yu Yeon Seo everywhere lol Is he that good? ©¸He¡¯s good. He seems to have awakened? ©¸Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s fans are excited lol It¡¯s not acting, it¡¯s his real self lol ©¸No, he doesn¡¯t read textbooks? ©¸©¸Really? He had a great performance in ¡®White Tiger¡¯, but it was only a rumor on the inte and there was no result since the release date was far away. So the only thing he could see of Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s acting after the ident was the brief appearance in ¡®Hurricane¡¯. The atmosphere was clearly different from the previous drama ¡®Our Moment¡¯, and the public opinion was mostly favorable. Yu Yeon Seo, ¡®Hurricane¡¯ special appearance achieved the highest rating Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s fashion analysis in ¡®Hurricane¡¯¡­ His watch alone is worth a foreign car Even with a brief special appearance, his poprity was no joke. Jung Da-hee looked at the articles with a gloomy face. Yu Yeon Seo, confirmed to be offered Hwang Mi-jung¡¯s new work ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ (official) After the movie, now it¡¯s a drama¡­ Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s side ¡°We are positively considering Hwang Mi-jung¡¯s new work¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ is a fantasy drama that tells the story of a virtual reality solver who struggles to get a VIP out of the virtual world. It is the next work of Hwang Mi-jung, who is currently enjoying the highest poprity, and has been attracting attention from the production stage. He had seen this setting somewhere. He rolled his eyes quickly and read and reread the synopsis in the article. This, this can¡¯t be¡­ ¡®What is this? What happened?¡¯ His work was stolen. *** ¡°You¡¯re doing it, so it¡¯s almost a high pass, right? We got the schedule.¡± ¡°Really? As expected¡­¡± He was the best in the background. Yu Yeon Seo chuckled and threw Hwang Mi-jung¡¯s script on the desk. ¡°But are you really going to do it? Oh, I¡¯m a bit uneasy.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom scratched his back of his head and looked at the script as if it was something ominous. ¡°I thought of something fun.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Unlike Lee Tae-gyeom, Im Seung-hyun was reliable. He already had a rough idea of Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s n and actively did what he asked him to do. Lee Tae-gyeom didn¡¯t know anything and stomped his feet. ¡°Can¡¯t I know too? Can¡¯t I, hyung? What¡¯s so fun?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ A nice bullying?¡± He had already received the production and scheduling, and when the public¡¯s interest was high, around the time when three or four episodes were aired¡­ He would disappear. Completely. He would make a new history of drama with the run of the lead actor. Naturally, the work would copse, and the broadcasting station that epted the giarized work would be embarrassed. What if they sue him for breach of contractter? Him? How can they sue him? ¡®If you want to make me your enemy, go ahead.¡¯ He wished the filming would start soon. Yu Yeon Seoughed out loud. Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Jeong Da-hee was shocked to find out that her work had been stolen. She immediately looked for the business card she had received from the productionpany. She kept calling them anxiously, biting her nails, but they never answered. After calling them about five times, she heard an electronic voice saying that the phone was turned off. ¡®What should I do?¡¯ It was more miserable that she had to keep working for her livelihood in this situation. Jeong Da-hee greeted the customers with a brief hello. Her search history was full of things like giarism, giarism response, and so on. ¡®Should I expose them on social media?¡¯ But thest time something simr happened, it was buried. Should I wait until the broadcast starts and then blow it up? But would that work? She was distracted by her thoughts and spilled water on a customer. Jeong Da-hee quickly bowed her head. ¡°I¡¯m, I¡¯m sorry! I¡¯ll clean it up right away.¡± The other person said it was okay and reached out his hand. ¡°It¡¯s okay. You¡¯re Jeong Da-hee, the writer, right?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jeong Da-hee answered reflexively. Wait, how did he know my name without a name tag? And writer? The man in a suit took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Jeong Da-hee. ¡°I¡¯m this person¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled softly, just like when he first met Lee Tae-gyeom. *** It was impossible for Yoo Yeon Seo, the money ghost, to lose all the money he invested. Yoo Yeon Seo changed the contract a little when he arranged the deal for ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯. ¡°Let¡¯s add one use.¡± If the writer and the productionpany infringe on the intellectual property rights of others, if the writer and the productionpany cause social controversy and damage the actor¡¯s image, and if legal disputes arise in civil or criminal matters, Yoo Yeon Seo, the investor and actor, can exercise his legitimate rights. The penalty for breach of contract was three times the amount. To be honest, he was being generous. ¡°Penalty¡­ for¡­ breach¡­¡± The team leader of the productionpany, Uri Pictures, hesitated at the condition that Yoo Yeon Seo had changed. Three times the amount was enough to make the productionpany wobble. Scared? ¡°Huh? That¡¯s weird¡­ Do you think our Hwang writer will breach the contract?¡± ¡°Of course not. Our writer is always professional¡­¡± Professional at copying other works? That¡¯s a skill too, I guess. ¡°Still, isn¡¯t the penalty use too harsh¡­?¡± ¡°Harsh? It¡¯s not much different from the standard contract. And do you know how much money I put in here? Can¡¯t I even put this much use?¡± ¡°Well¡­ Yes, I understand.¡± Actually, he had told Halo Media to do a lot of media y. So it was already established as a fact that Yoo Yeon Seo was interested in Hwang Mi-jeong¡¯s script through dozens of articles. Naturally, sponsorship and advertising inquiries poured in, and there were also positive broadcasters for the schedule. The synopsis was already revealed, so there was no turning back. Yoo Yeon Seo drove a wedge into the hesitant productionpany team leader. ¡°If there¡¯s anything wrong, you should fix it before the shooting starts.¡± Whether he gave money to Jeong Da-hee or persuaded her with an offer of assistant writer, that was what Yoo Yeon Seo wanted. There were already many things that could be exposed by the script alone, but if it went to awsuit, it would be a long battle, so he needed a sure shot. The team leader¡¯s eyes changed when he heard Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s words. He probably had a simr thought. ¡°Shall we sign then?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo picked up a pen and smiled innocently. Lee Tae-gyeom, who knew nothing between Yoo Yeon Seo and Lim Seung-hyun, rolled his eyes. ¡°Hey, what the hell is a kind tyranny?¡± ¡°Wait, let¡¯s listen to what Lim Seung-hyun has to say.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom was frustrated and punched his chest. But Lim Seung-hyun and Yoo Yeon Seo ignored him and started a conversation among themselves. ¡°Did you get the bait?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After Yoo Yeon Seo signed the contract, the productionpany, Uri Pictures, who had never answered the phone, contacted Jeong Da-hee first. ¡°Hello?¡± (Hello, Jeong Da-hee. This is Kim Sang-joon, the team leader of Uri Pictures.) Lim Seung-hyun arrived at the scene just then. He had thought that he couldn¡¯t trust him easily when he introduced himself as ¡®Do you believe in fate?¡¯ before, so he came back to persuade him. ¡®I brought a photo of the master as proof, just in case¡­ The timing was perfect.¡¯ Lee Tae-gyeom hadughed at the sight of two muscr men taking a picture together. Lim Seung-hyun sat down across from Jeong Da-hee. (I contacted you before, but I couldn¡¯t answer because I was busy? I¡¯m sorry.) As soon as the contact was made, Jeong Da-hee didn¡¯t know what to do. Lim Seung-hyun showed her a text on his phone. Record, evidence Jeong Da-hee, who was quick-witted, nodded and pressed the record button and the speakerphone button. She said with a trembling voice. ¡°I saw the article. Hwang Mi-jeong¡¯s synopsis for ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ is exactly the same as my ¡®Dreaming¡¯.¡± (Oh, that¡­ Hwang writer had some difficulties in writing, so she borrowed some ideas.) ¡°Borrowed? Howmon is the troubleshooter theme in virtual reality?!¡± (You can find it if you look for it. There¡¯s no such thing as a different theme under the sky, right? They¡¯re all simr.) Jeong Da-hee raised her voice in anger at Kim Sang-joon¡¯s shameless answer. It¡¯s too vague to say that she borrowed some ideas¡­ Lim Seung-hyun tapped Jeong Da-hee¡¯s phone and caught her attention. Calm down. Jeong Da-hee forced herself to take a deep breath. Yeah, there¡¯s no point in getting excited. ¡°So, why did you call me first after ignoring all my calls?¡± (You can admit that you used Jeong Da-hee¡¯s script as a reference. So, how about joining us as an assistant writer now?) ¡°What? It¡¯s my work, and you want me to be an assistant writer?¡± (Or, since you helped with the plot outline, I can give you 500. That¡¯s a lot, you know¡­ Wouldn¡¯t it be better to join us as an assistant writer? You can build your career this way. We¡¯ll produce your next work at our productionpany.) Hwang Mi-jeong¡¯s fee per episode for ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ was 70 million won. For a total of 16 episodes, that would be over 1.1 billion won. But Jeong Da-hee was supposed to take 500 and walk away. ¡°I refuse. I will exercise my rightful im to my work.¡± (Your rightful im¡­ What about Jeong Da-hee then? Do you want to make it public? Do you want to sue us?) ¡°What?¡± (You can sue us, but it will take at least a year, and by then the drama will be over, you idiot.) He looked down on her as he scolded her. The productionpany had a lot of problems, not just the writer. (Do you think you can get any attention by making it public? Do you remember the case of Park Ji-hye, the writer of ¡®Oh My Master¡¯, who went public? Do you know that she eventually settled for a sum of money?) Jeong Da-hee bit her lower lip. She knew about that case, and that¡¯s why she couldn¡¯t move easily even though her work was stolen. (Tsk, the production and scheduling are already done¡­ Listen, Jeong Da-hee. The leads are Yoo Yeon Seo and Yoon Ha-neul. Yoon Ha-neul is one thing, but Yoo Yeon Seo¡­ Can you handle Joo Seong?) Oh, that was news to her. Lim Seung-hyun, who was listening, raised one corner of his mouth. (What are you relying on, you aspiring writer? Do you know what will happen if you get on Hwang Mi-jeong¡¯s bad side? You won¡¯t survive in this industry.) ¡°Are you threatening me now?¡± She felt wronged and tears welled up in her eyes. What hurt her pride more was that she might have really taken the money and left if she was alone. Hwang Mi-jeong, I¡¯ll think about forgiving you Jeong Da-hee looked at the man in a suit who was sitting across from her and calmly giving her instructions. A suspicious man who imed to be from Joo Seong¡¯s strategic nning department. And he was the assistant of Yoo Yeon Seo, who had just trashed her script in front of her¡­ She didn¡¯t trust him easily because the world was so cruel. But,pared to Kim Sang-joon, who ignored and mocked her as an aspiring writer, the suspicious person who gave her practical help in front of her was more trustworthy. ¡°If Hwang Mi-jeong admits and apologizes for giarizing my work, I¡¯ll think about keeping quiet.¡± (Hmm¡­) Kim Sang-joon was lost in thought on the other end of the phone. Was she the type who valued her pride more than money? That was easier. The only problem was convincing Hwang Mi-jeong, who had a sky-high ego¡­ (I got it. I¡¯ll call youter.) Jeong Da-hee let out a big breath after hanging up. ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°¡­What do I do now?¡± Lim Seung-hyun smiled faintly. He said to do as he instructed when Hwang Mi-jeong contacted her. ¡°That¡¯s right. You seem to have a good sense.¡± She must have been frustrated and angry, but she did well ording to Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s brief instructions. Lee Tae-gyeom, who had overheard the conversation and figured out the situation, snorted. ¡°What are you doing? You¡¯re meddling in justice.¡± ¡°Meddling? No. This is a win-win situation for me.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo would disappear suddenly, and Jeong Da-hee would post a public article at the right time. If Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been silent, showed up and added some spice, Jeong Da-hee would feel relieved and Yoo Yeon Seo would shed her rude image. It was a win-win situation. ¡°Ah, as expected¡­¡± He thought he had be a bit nicer, but he was wrong. Lee Tae-gyeom shook his head. If Jeong Da-hee wanted, he had prepared aw firm that could go to court. There was no problem with screwing over the productionpany and the writer, since he had Joo Seong¡¯s shield. And the broadcaster that took in the giarist Hwang Mi-jeong should also taste some bitterness. ¡°So, is that it?¡± ¡°No. The script is a bit of a waste.¡± He meant Jeong Da-hee¡¯s ¡®Dreaming¡¯, not Hwang Mi-jeong¡¯s ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯. Even if he used the auto-action mode for a while and looked at the work with his original eye, ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was a good work. If ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ was scheduled and then disappeared, what about the original work that was giarized? Would it remain as an old script in the corner of the productionpany? ¡®If Jeong Da-hee wants¡­¡¯ JSENM had a cable broadcaster under its umbre. It was JSTV. The dramas and movies produced by JSENM were aired here, and they invested generously in the production costs, producing many masterpieces. They were also popr with the viewers for their diverse genres,pared to the terrestrial dramas that were losing ratings. [I wish I could produce it myself¡­ Please let me do your next movie.] ¡­Should I use mom¡¯s chance? Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Yoon Yeon Seo weed the year 2019 as she was about to start her first shooting for ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯. And he did it in the bathroom. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± He was trying to do it gently so as not to strain his body, but vomiting blood had be a routine for him. And the memories he gained were not useful at all. This time, the memory was just a brief one of taking a ss at school. ¡®I feel bad.¡¯ Whenever he synchronized his memory from a certain point, his heart beat loudly. It was not a pleasant feeling, but rather a tremor like when he watched a scary scene in a horror movie. He staggered to his bed and turned on his phone to distract herself. (Lim Seunghyun) Happy New Year, my lord. (ve) Hey, happy new year. As soon as the clock struck midnight,he received messages. He expected Lim Seunghyun to do so, but it was surprising that Itaegyeom also cared about this. (Park Minwoo) Yeon Seo hyung! Happy New Year! Park Minwoo, who became close to his after the ¡®Baekho¡¯ incident, contacted his regrly even though he answered him indifferently. He was only two years younger than her, but he was better at being friendly and caring for others. The rest were insincere greetings from people in the industry who copied and pasted the same message. But he guessed they contacted her because of the background behind her. He let out a deted sound at Beta-9¡¯s words. Was it learning human behavior well these days? ¡®I have to have fun to do that¡­¡¯ There was nothing fun in 2207. Even when he went to the surface, the purpose was to catch disgusting monsters and secure resources, not to travel in the surface where he couldn¡¯t see anything because of the sandstorm. That was impossible. ¡®I didn¡¯t know, but I was originally a homebody.¡¯ Besides, he couldn¡¯t gather more than two people, so his social circle was narrow. And the only thing he could do was to drink tasteless alcohol and y poker at a bar¡­ He didn¡¯t like gambling. His hobby was to watch the media heritage of the past in a corner of his house that was as big as a shoe rack. ¡®I want to see the sea, though.¡¯ Actually, he was confident in having fun alone. Judging by the personality of hia original body, he had no friends. But what could he do with the winter sea? He couldn¡¯t even go in. He turned her body. He felt dizzy even lying down. ¡®Come to think of it¡­¡¯ He had no friends, but she had fans. He entered her official fan cafe. He didn¡¯t use her personal SNS because people who were not fans could see it, and there were too many foreignments to have fun with his fans. -Our letters, happy new year. -Our actor and Letter-nim, happy new year! -I want to see you a lot this year, but your healthes first. ©¸Right?? I hope nothing bad happens?? He clicked on a suitable board and pressed the write button, but a dry pop-up message said he couldn¡¯t write because his level was low. He could only see a limited number of boards. [Self-introduction] Hello, this is Yoon Yeon Seo. This is my first time here. Happy new year to everyone in 2019. How manyments would she get at this hour? He refreshed the page with anticipation. ©¸? ©¸Lisa-nim, please delete this. It wasn¡¯t the reaction she expected. She refreshed the page again. ¡°Huh?¡± You have been kicked out of the official fan club [Love Letter] of actor Yoon Yeon Seo. I was kicked out of my own fan cafe. Why! He got up quickly, forgetting the aftereffects of memory synchronization. He tried to sign up again, but he couldn¡¯t because he had been kicked out. He nkly entered another fanmunity. It was anonymous and anyone could write, but there was an administrator who blocked the trolls who crossed the line. ¡®Should I write more sincerely?¡¯ The post she wrote on the cafe was too short. -Hello, this is Yoon Yeon Seo. I¡¯m going back to school this year, so it will be hard to see you in my works¡­ Happy new year 2019. Thank you always. ©¸? ©¸Bullshit ©¸Don¡¯t be rude with honorifics ©¸If you¡¯re Yoon Yeon Seo, I¡¯m Jin Sooho?? Huh? It was deleted again. ¡®Why?¡¯ He tilted her head for a while, holding his phone. Lim Seunghyun was on vacation because he had been overworkedtely, and the remaining person was¡­ ¡°Hey, Itaegyeom, what are you doing?¡± (What is it at this hour?) ¡°You don¡¯t sleep anyway because you y games.¡± Itaegyeom coughed as if he was hit by the truth. (So, what is it?) ¡°I posted on my fan cafe, but it was deleted. Why is that?¡± (Uh?) Itaegyeom, who was silent for a while, asked cautiously as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. (¡­You didn¡¯t just post a message, did you? You have to prove that you¡¯re really you.) ¡°Oh.¡± (If you just post a message, they won¡¯t know if you¡¯re a troll or not. You¡¯re stupid.) This bastard, I¡¯ll get you when Ie back. I haven¡¯t been hard on youtely, have I? He pouted his lips. (And the fan cafe has a separate verified ount for the actor that thepany manages. I wrote it down¡­ I left it in the van. I¡¯ll tell you tomorrow.) Was that it? She refreshed the anonymousmunity board. -There are a lot of impersonators today, do you know the troll bmg? ©¸But the impersonation is too insincere, right?? ©¸?? It shows that they didn¡¯t study ©¸The actor doesn¡¯t use honorifics to us?? He chuckled. Did he act so rudely to his fans? I still don¡¯t understand the original body. -I¡¯m really Yoon Yeon Seo;; Didn¡¯t Ie here before? ©¸Get lost ©¸Go to your gallery ©¸The IP is the same as before, you¡¯re a troll ©¸If you¡¯re really Yoon Yeon Seo, show us a picture The post he added was quickly deleted. He wondered how they would change their reaction if she revealed that she was real. ¡®Oh, but I¡¯m not wearing clothes right now.¡¯ He didn¡¯t wear anything on her upper body because he was afraid of getting blood on it. Whatever, it would be fine if she just took a good picture of her face. His pale skin from vomiting blood looked rather mysterious. -Proof (Photo) It¡¯s me Lim Seung-hyun, who got a vacation at the end of the year, had been staying at his family¡¯s house for a few days. ¡°Kyaaak!¡± He was startled by his sister¡¯s scream as hey down to sleepte at night. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make too much noise, mom and dad are sleeping.¡± Lim Hye-ju quickly went into her room without answering. Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s brother, who was eating ramen, shook his head. ¡°Leave her alone, she¡¯s always like that.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ She¡¯s crazy about Ju-seong and Yoo Yeon Seo. She freaks out and has a fit whenever something happens.¡± Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s sister, Lim Hye-ju, was a hardcore love letter. Lim Seung-hyun had casually asked her when he first got assigned to Yoo Yeon Seo. Why did she like Yoo Yeon Seo? [His face!] [What about his personality? Is he nice to his fans?] [That¡¯s why I like him, because he¡¯s rude and arrogant. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s cool that he¡¯s a chaebol who does entertainment as a hobby? And you don¡¯t know this, but he¡¯s actually a tsundere.] She had a unique taste, even though she was his sister. Lim Seung-hyun peeked through the gap of Lim Hye-ju¡¯s door. ¡®Our princess seems to have done something¡­¡¯ Lim Hye-ju was typing on her keyboard passionately. -Is it real? -I¡¯ve never seen that photo before -Ah, what do I do? I deleted the post without knowing he was the gallery owner?? -Wow, he posted a photo ?? -But he doesn¡¯t look desperate in the selfie -Yoo Yeon Seo, I love you -Proof 2 (Photo) Actually, I got kicked out of the fan cafe earlier and came here Anyway, happy new year He doesn¡¯t look desperate in the selfie, but his natural charm doesn¡¯t change. Lim Hye-ju moved her feet quickly while sitting, expressing her joy. ¡°Ack!¡± Lim Seung-hyun, who watched her strange movements, made a face as if he saw something grotesque. ¡®I can¡¯t let her find out that I¡¯m his assistant¡­¡¯ *** Yoo Yeon Seo, posts proof on fanmunity and bes ¡®hot topic¡¯ Vampire vibe Yoo Yeon Seo greets fans for the new year¡­ Lying on the bed, he takes anguid selfie They make anything into an article these days. Yoo Yeon Seo had fun with his fans until dawn. He felt good when his fans reacted positively even to a single ¡®?¡¯. Is this how cult leaders are made? He drank the coffee that Lee Tae-gyeom handed him and entered the script reading scene. He greeted the supporting actor in front of him out of habit. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Ye-yes, hello¡­ Huk!¡± He seemed surprised that Yoo Yeon Seo greeted him first. The reporters quickly pressed the shutter as Yoo Yeon Seo entered. ¡®Why is the temperature so different from when I came in?¡¯ Yoon Ha-neul, who appeared as a supporting actor, tried to control his expression. There were many reporters because it was Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s first drama after the ident. ¡°We will start the script reading. First, let me introduce the director and the writer¡­¡± ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Hwang Mi-jung, the author of the book ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯. It¡¯s an honor to work with such a great director and actors. This work is my first attempt at SF fantasy¡­¡± Hwang Mi-jung stood up and smiled leisurely, introducing herself. She told Jeong Da-hee to act as much as possible, but maybe it was because of the reporters, she was as good as an actor in controlling her expression. ¡®Or maybe she¡¯s confident that she can beat Jeong Da-hee easily.¡¯ That would be more unfortunate. Yoo Yeon Seo, who took his turn, picked up the microphone without even standing up. ¡°I¡¯m Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± There was no lip service about what role he yed and that he would do his best. But it was a concise statement that was allowed because he was Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Let¡¯s start.¡± The assistant director turned the script. Today¡¯s reading was only for promotion, so only a few key scenes from the first and second episodes were briefly performed. Yoo Yeon Seo satfortably and flipped through the script. Some people felt their expectations drop even more at his posture, which seemed arrogant at a nce. ¡°I¡¯m Shin Ryu-won, the memory solver who can get the chairman out of hisa.¡± But some people raised their heads and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo at his stable voice tone and pronunciation. ¡°How are you going to wake him up?¡± ¡°We have our own way. Do you like games, madam?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo casually tilted his head and delivered his lines in response to the other actor¡¯s lines. ¡®What? Is that the textbook Yoo Yeon Seo?¡¯ ¡®He sounds natural, doesn¡¯t he?¡¯ The reporters¡¯ hands got faster. ¡°Director, don¡¯t I have too little lines?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not satisfied with this¡­ Can¡¯t you ask them to increase my lines?¡± ¡°But the script is the writer¡¯s authority¡­¡± ¡°Just ask our team leader nicely¡­¡± ¡°But we can¡¯t wait for the script to be revised right before the shooting¡­¡± A subtle nerve war between the production team leader who represented the writer, the director who insisted on his own style, and the agency director who wanted to secure more lines for Yoon Ha-neul. ¡®He¡¯s going to run away anyway.¡¯ And Yoo Yeon Seo, who secretly overheard that, left the ce with a gloomy expression. Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Yoo Yeon Seo browsed the news as he went to meet Jeong Dahee. The articles were not dying down, but explosively increasing. ¡®This is too¡­ tant.¡¯ Did Han Daepyo have too much fun with his negativements? Isn¡¯t this too much? This is a bit too harsh. Yoo Yeon Seo answered the phone that rang at the right moment. ¡°Yes, mother.¡± (Yeon Seo-ya. You¡¯ve done something interesting.) ¡°¡­I didn¡¯t know it would turn out like this.¡± Did he still not know his own influence because of his memory loss? Choi Yujin thought and smiled faintly. ¡°Did you see the script?¡± (Yes. I don¡¯t know much about these things, but it was fun. The staff¡¯s reactions were good too.) ¡°Really?¡± (If the writer wants it, I think we can start production soon.) ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± If it was an order from the vice president, it would proceed quickly. JSTV would also benefit from starting production quickly and continuing the poprity of ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯. Yoo Yeon Seo hung up the phone and pulled his hat down and headed outside. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± He bowed his head and walked quickly, but there was someone who recognized him. He should have brought a mask if she knew this would happen. ¡°This way.¡± Im Seunghyun, who had parked the car and came, took the lead. ¡°Ah, hello!¡± Jeong Dahee was sitting in a corner of the cafe and waiting, but she got up and greeted Yoo Yeon Seo when she saw her. A few people¡¯s gazes were felt by themotion. ¡°You wanted to see me?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sat down opposite and went straight to the point. ¡°I thought I should thank you in person.¡± You don¡¯t have to do that. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned slightly, feeling ufortable. She was not used to this soft and fluffy atmosphere. ¡°Thank you very much.¡± Jeong Dahee bowed her head politely. ¡°Writer-nim, you¡¯re misunderstanding something¡­ You don¡¯t have to be grateful to me.¡± Jeong Dahee lifted her head at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s cold words. ¡°I used you to improve my image too. It¡¯s a win-win situation for both of us.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Anyway, I¡¯ve received your thanks, so let¡¯s end it here.¡± Who would make such a big fuss to improve their image? Jeong Dahee nced at Im Seunghyun, who was standing behind Yoo Yeon Seo. He was smiling meaningfully. ¡°Ah, writer-nim. What do you think of JSTV? You don¡¯t prefer public broadcasting more, do you?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°You have to debut. They¡¯ll contact you soon.¡± Jeong Dahee was momentarily stunned and didn¡¯t understand what he was saying. She covered her mouth with both hands. Her eyes became moist in an instant. ¡°Thank you so much¡­¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t do anything. It¡¯s because the script was good.¡± He just casually showed the script to the vice president of the productionpany. Jeong Dahee¡¯s ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was a work that survived the script selection of the original body, but apart from that, it was an attractive scenario even for Kang Jinho of 2207. If it wasn¡¯t giarized and aired safely, he would have enjoyed watching it in the future. And¡­ The person he saw when he first synchronized his memory aftering to this era was Jeong Dahee. He remembered the desperation in her trembling hands as she handed him the script. ¡°Then¡­ you liked my script?¡± ¡°Yes, it was interesting.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo thought she could get up from her seat after seeing Jeong Dahee¡¯s happy face. ¡°Then, would you please appear in my drama ¡®Dreaming¡¯? Like you did in ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo tilted her head as if she didn¡¯t understand. You don¡¯t have to try to repay me like this. ¡°Do you need to thank me after I¡¯ve received it? You have enough budget without me.¡± It was an order from the vice president, so the shooting site atmosphere would be good anyway, and the script was so good that he had a personal intention to invest. But it was awkward to be asked like this. ¡°No! That¡¯s not what I want!¡± Jeong Dahee shook her hands hastily. Yoo Yeon Seo was even more confused. He admitted that he had influence, but he was not a guarantee for ratings. You¡¯re casting a famous bad actor for your debut work? Don¡¯t you have any ambition? ¡°I saw your acting. In ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯¡­ You were good. You were simr to the character I imagined¡­¡± ¡°With that short amount? The episodes were short too.¡± ¡°But I really want you to be in my drama.¡± I don¡¯t know if I have the casting authority¡­ Jeong Dahee mumbled. It didn¡¯t seem like she was impulsively doing this because she was grateful for his help. ¡°Um¡­ this is a bit difficult.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo scratched his chin and thought. He wanted to enjoy his college life for a while by lightly synchronizing his memory¡­ But still. ¡®I¡¯m a bit interested in the role that Yoon Haelee yed.¡¯ It wouldn¡¯t be hard to act that, and he would only appear briefly anyway, so it wouldn¡¯t be a problem even if he went back to school¡­ ¡°Okay, but give me a different role.¡± *** As expected, our Pictures and the broadcasting station held Yoo Yeon Seo responsible for running away from the set. ¡°Me? How and what?¡± But that didn¡¯t work on Yoo Yeon Seo, who had Juseong on his back. ¡°Can you handle Juseong?¡± He returned the same words that Jeong Dahee had heard. Yoo Yeon Seo brought the contract he had revised and showed the use of three times the penalty. He didn¡¯t know what Im Seunghyun said to the head office, but the broadcasting station quickly backed off. He probably threatened to take out all the ads. Being a golden spoon is nice. ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ broadcasting station, ¡°Aware of Hwang writer¡¯s giarism¡­ decided to stop airing the drama¡± -¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ Hwang Mijeong writer admits giarism¡­ production stopped Eventually, the productionpany and the writer also raised the white g quickly. They admitted it, but there was no polite apology to the victim until the end. How pathetic. JSENM to produce ¡®Dreaming¡¯, the original drama of ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯. -¡®The hope of rookies¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, to y a supporting role in the giarized victim drama ¡®Dreaming¡¯¡­ special request from the writer And JSENM started to promote to the media at this time. -Wow, perfect until the end -Look at how fast it gets produced when Yoo Yeon Seo says he¡¯ll do it?? -He also took care of the aspiring writer, right? ©¸Seems like it Yoo Yeon Seo sighed and turned off his phone. It didn¡¯t go as expected, but well, good is good. Anyway, the situation was settled for now and he faced a new phase. It was the first Lunar New Year he experienced aftering to this era. ¡®I¡¯ll spill some coffee today.¡¯ He had synchronized his memory several times, but he still had no memories of his aunt and cousins. But there was someone he had seen briefly in the fragments of his memory. Yoo Yeon Seo felt like her grandmother didn¡¯t like her very much. Her grandmother, Park Geumju, was the current director of Juseong Art Museum. She was a capable person who had handled Juseong¡¯s fashion business when she was young and had grown it into a global SPA brand. Now, her younger aunt was running the brand. [You¡¯re bing more and more strange.] [Can¡¯t you live properly?] To be honest, Yoo Yeon Seo deserved to hear those words for what she had done so far. But she remembered that the original body felt quite sad when he heard them. Was there something she didn¡¯t know? ¡°Uh¡­¡± Today, Im Seunghyun and Lee Taegyeom were both on holiday, and she had to go to Pyeongchang-dong by herself, but there was one problem. ¡®Can I drive?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo stared nkly at the six car keys neatly ced on the desk. There was a guide on how to drive in the basic life manual of 2018, but theory and practice were different. But it would be too hard on her body to use the automatic action mode to drive¡­ She answered the phone that rang at the right moment. ¡°Oh, hyung.¡± (Open the door.) ¡°Huh?¡± Really? Yoo Yeon Seo headed to the front door. ¡°What, are you here to catch me again?¡± ¡°Like I said before, I¡¯m not here to catch you¡­¡± ¡°To take care of me?¡± Yoo Eunho smiled faintly and nodded. It was good timing since she was in trouble. Yoo Yeon Seo quickly followed his hyung to the parking lot. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you just go ahead? You didn¡¯t have toe all the way here.¡± ¡°I live nearby too. I¡¯m killing two birds with one stone.¡± Oh, I see. Then I¡¯ll make good use of you as a driver. ¡°Do you all know about my memory loss?¡± ¡°Only the adults.¡± So the cousins don¡¯t know. Anyway, spilling coffee is confirmed. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly and fastened his seat belt. ¡°¡­Will grandmae too?¡± ¡°Yes, she came back a while ago.¡± She heard that she had been staying abroad for a long time to visit the SPA brand stores that she hadunched and opened in various countries and to attend art auctions. That¡¯s why she never visited Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hospital room. ¡°How is she?¡± ¡°Grandma is¡­ a bit clumsy in expressing herself.¡± ¡°Do you think she¡¯ll like me now?¡± Yoo Eunho couldn¡¯t help butugh. The original Yoo Yeon Seo wasn¡¯t as outgoing as he appeared in the media, but he wasn¡¯t very affectionate to his family either. He would just exchange a few greetings with his younger brother and answer his questions curtly and leave quickly. So it was quite unnatural to see him caring about his family¡¯s feelings. ¡®But he¡¯s better than before.¡¯ After witnessing Lee Heeseo¡¯s ident, Yoo Yeon Seo had been alienated from his family. But now he was trying to break the wall first, and it looked quite nice. He thought so and Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. ¡°Why are youughing?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something like that. I think grandma will like it too.¡± It felt like he was being mocked. Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head away with a displeased expression. If Yoo Eunho said so, it would be so. He trusted his hyung as much as he could. They arrived at the house in no time and got out of the car. A man in a suit who was guarding the door drove Yoo Eunho¡¯s car to the parking lot. ¡°Yeon Seo!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s body stiffened at the shout of his older aunt. What, why? His body¡¯s tension was opposite to his grandmother, Park Geumju, who greeted her daughter, son-inw, and grandchildren with a gentle smile. ¡°Eunho, you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Yes, grandmother.¡± Park Geumju hugged Yoo Eunho lightly and turned her gaze to Yoo Yeon Seo. Contrary to her sharp impression¡­ the atmosphere seemed fine? ¡°So, how are you feeling?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m feeling better.¡± ¡°You did something interesting.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo swallowed his saliva without knowing it. Park Geumju looked at him with a strange expression and turned her body to go inside. What do you mean interesting? You have to finish what you¡¯re saying! ¡®I¡¯m going to be very tired today.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo followed his family inside with a gloomy face. Chapter 38: Chapter 38: The family held a modest ancestral rite for a chaebol. Yoo Yeon Seo was able to get through it by following his brother¡¯s cues. ¡°How was your business trip?¡± ¡°It looks like we can get our cultural assets back this time.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing, mother-inw.¡± The meal was quiet, but they asionally asked about each other¡¯s well-being. Most of them were involved in the business, so the conversation turned to work-rted topics. But because of the recent incident, Yoo Yeon Seo also received some attention. ¡°Yeon Seo, you caused another trouble, right? In a good way.¡± ¡°It was nothing, I just left the filming site.¡± ¡°Everyone was talking about you, you know? So, are you doing the original drama?¡± His big aunt asked, and Choi Yujin answered as if he had been waiting. ¡°Yeon Seo gave me the script first. He said it would be a shame to let it disappear¡­¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± The family¡¯s eyes focused on Yoo Yeon Seo. It was as if they were saying, ¡®Were you such a considerate person?¡¯ The grandfather, who was sitting at the head of the table, smiled warmly. ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°Well, thanks¡­¡± He felt strange to receive such attention for just helping a rookie actor after leaving the filming site, while they were talking about grand things like cultural asset return and opening new branches of their own brand. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were going back to school?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to go while filming the drama.¡± The cousins, who didn¡¯t know the situation, looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with curious eyes. He didn¡¯t talk much before, did he? Poor guy, his future is bleak. ¡°Oh, then you¡¯ll be going with Sunwoo.¡± Park Sunwoo, who was quietly eating at the end of the table, almost choked and forced a smile. The adults were still talking about work, and Yoo Yeon Seo was fiddling with his phone while keeping a distance from his cousins. Then someone called him. ¡°Uh¡­ hyung.¡± It was Park Sunwoo, the son of his small aunt. ¡°Yeah, what?¡± ¡°What year are you¡­ going to be?¡± ¡°Speakfortably.¡± How much did he alienate himself that even his cousin, who was not much younger than him, spoke to him in formalnguage? Park Sunwoo¡¯s expression brightened up quickly. ¡°I¡¯m¡­ going to be a sophomore?¡± ording to Lim Seunghyun, he entered Hankook University and went to the army after one semester. He filled up the remaining semester after being discharged and then suddenly announced that he would be an actor and took a leave of absence. A sophomore at 27. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m also going to be a sophomore.¡± ¡°Really? Let¡¯s see each other at school. I don¡¯t know the way well since I haven¡¯t been there for a long time.¡± Actually, he didn¡¯t know anything, but it was good. He had one more person to guide him. It wouldn¡¯t be good to rely on Lim Seunghyun too much. Park Sunwoo¡¯s expression became much brighter as Yoo Yeon Seo broke down his wall. ¡°Actually, I also want to do something else besides thepany work, like you.¡± ¡°What kind of thing?¡± ¡°Well¡­ I can¡¯t be a celebrity like you, but maybe YouTube?¡± A chaebol third-generation YouTuber¡­ that would be interesting in its own way. He could get a lot of views by spending money like crazy or showing off his limited edition supercars. ¡°Are you not going to do thepany work at all?¡± ¡°I have a sister. She and I don¡¯t get along.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head to where the adults were and looked at Park Sunwoo¡¯s sister, Park Yujung. She was one year younger than him, and she had studied abroad and started from the bottom and climbed up thedder. Park Yujung was listening to the conversation with Yoo Eunho among the adults. She looked ambitious, with her eyes sparkling. The grandfather seemed to like her a lot and responded to her with a heartyugh. ¡°I can¡¯t live like that.¡± ¡°Me neither.¡± He heard from Lim Seunghyun that Yoo Eunho also had a lot of work, so even the owner¡¯s family couldn¡¯t just suck honey in thepany. ¡°So, what kind of content are you going to do on YouTube?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo tried to kill his boredom by talking to Park Sunwoo. He seemed to dream of a celebrity¡¯s life, since he specifically mentioned YouTube¡­ ¡°I don¡¯t know yet. Do you have any good ideas?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo crossed his arms and thought. Honestly, there was only one way to get a lot of subscribers. ¡°Just do what I do.¡± ¡°Like you?¡± ¡°I have something I¡¯m good at, right? Money talk.¡± He could shoot money guns on the street or show off his supercars that he collected. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t people hate that?¡± ¡°They¡¯ll curse while watching.¡± In fact, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s SNS had one of the highest number of followers in Korea. They were curious and envious of the life of a chaebol who had nothing to envy. They felt vicarious satisfaction and resentment while watching him spend money that they couldn¡¯t earn in their lifetime. ¡°Honestly, it¡¯s not easy toe up with content for YouTube, so why don¡¯t you use what you have first?¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo were abnormally handsome, inheriting the blood of Lee Heeseo, but Park Sunwoo was also handsome in a neat way. The original Yoo Changho and Park Geumju were also tall and well-proportioned for their generation. Yoo Geonmin was the same, and the two aunts, Yoo Minjung and Yoo Seonyoung, were also above average in appearance. Park Sunwoo could do well if he tried. ¡°¡­I thought of something good.¡± ¡°Yeah? Good for you.¡± But why do your eyes look like money? You¡¯re not going to get scolded by your small aunt for making your son weird, are you? ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°He¡¯s going to do YouTube.¡± Yoo Eunho shook his head as if he couldn¡¯t stop him, and Park Sunwoo smiled brightly. Judging by the atmosphere, Yoo Eunho and the cousins seemed to get along well. Was Yoo Yeon Seo the only one who felt out of ce here? He felt pity for the original again. ¡°Let¡¯s go soon.¡± ¡°Is it over already?¡± Yoo Eunho nodded. They were all busy people, so the conversation didn¡¯tst long. ¡°Hyung, can you make a guest appearance on my YouTube when I do it?¡± ¡°Sure, if I¡¯m not busy.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo bumped his fist with Park Sunwoo¡¯s fist. ¡°Son, I¡¯ll take you home.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll go with hyung.¡± Yoo Geonmin looked noticeably gloomy. He looked more childish than Yoo Eunho. Yoo Yeon Seo reluctantly added. ¡°¡­You can call me often, you know.¡± ¡°Yeah. And call this grandfather often too.¡± Yoo Geonmin¡¯s expression brightened up in an instant, but it turned gloomy again when Yoo Changho intervened. Geez¡­ he had a lot of facial expressions. ¡°Yeon Seo, you look good like this. Be like this more often.¡± ¡°How about we go shopping at our department storeter?¡± ¡°That sounds good. It would brighten up the mood to be with him.¡± Was he a trophy to them¡­? The aunts were cheerful until the end. ¡®He must have drawn a line, because they seem to get along well as rtives¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo wondered why he had alienated himself. Was it because of his rude personality? ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead!¡± ¡°Yeon Seo hyung, I¡¯ll contact youter!¡± They sent off the aunt¡¯s family first, and then it was Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s turn. As Yoo Yeon Seo opened the door of the passenger seat and was about to get in the car, Park Geumju, who had been hesitating, called him. ¡°Well¡­ that, are you okay now?¡± Didn¡¯t she ask if he was okay earlier? Did she forget because she was old? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then that¡¯s good. Go home safely.¡± Park Geumju turned around without any regret. ¡®She seems to care a lot about me, but she¡¯s blunt.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo evaluated the grandmother he met for the first time. But he was bothered by the fact that she had tensed up when she first saw him. ¡®I didn¡¯t do the automatic behavior mode today, so I should sync my memories a bit.¡¯ As the car that carried Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo disappeared to the other side of the road, Choi Yujin asked Park Geumju casually. ¡°You did it, right?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°The articles about Yeon Seo.¡± The articles that Yoo Yeon Seo had criticized as too obvious were influenced by Halo Media, but more than half of them were done by Park Geumju¡¯s orders. ¡°He¡¯s never done anything good like this before, so I had to do it properly.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°He changed his personality after the ident¡­ he¡¯s much better now.¡± Yoo Changho, the chairman, who was listening, widened his eyes and looked at Park Geumju and Choi Yujin. ¡°What articles are you talking about?¡± ¡°You know, the incident where Yeon Seo left the filming site, and then things went well for him and articles poured out.¡± Yoo Changho frowned after hearing Choi Yujin¡¯s exnation. ¡°Why did you do that? Thepany would handle it.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know anything. Don¡¯t just ask someone to report to you, but look at the inte yourself.¡± He was scolded instead, and Yoo Changho coughed. He had actually asked someone to get regr information about Yoo Yeon Seo, but he didn¡¯t bother to look for it himself. He thought he couldn¡¯t leave it like this, and secretly formed a team dedicated to Yoo Yeon Seo, and quietly caught the people who posted maliciousments. ¡°I thought you hated Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like him that much either.¡± Park Geumju answered curtly. ¡°I did something wrong to him, and that¡¯s why I feel guilty¡­¡± ¡°What did you do?¡± Park Geumju didn¡¯t answer. Choi Yujin didn¡¯t press for an answer either. Park Geumju was not just a corporate wife, but a businesswoman who grew her own brand globally. She also received envy and jealousy from others for her perfect image. And Lee Heeseo was a celebrity who influenced a generation, and there was no one in the chaebol family who didn¡¯t know him. In fact, there were so many proposals from chaebol children who were attracted by Lee Heeseo¡¯s appearance. [Didn¡¯t you treat your daughter-inw too harshly?] [How could you hang yourself in this world¡­ How much did you abuse her?] [And your grandson saw it too. How could you not know that such an incident happened in your own house¡­] After Lee Heeseo tragically lost his life, Park Geumju also suffered from criticism and rumors for a while. It caused a big crack in Park Geumju¡¯s pride, who had always pursued perfection. And after losing his beloved daughter-inw, her son cried in despair secretly. [Ahhhh!] [Yeon Seo!] The atmosphere in the house was indescribably bad, and the grandson who witnessed the ident went crazy. Their happy family was shattered. Park Geumju hated the situation so much and wanted to run away. Sheter found out that she had symptoms of depression. [Grandma¡­ I¡¯m weird.] [I keep seeing mom.] So she pushed away the young grandson who relied on her in anger. [Uh¡­] She still couldn¡¯t forget the shocked expression of Yoo Yeon Seo. She tried to apologize right away, but Yoo Yeon Seo ran away. She missed the chance to apologize, and she was angry with herself. And she couldn¡¯t say anything nice to him as he looked more and more like Lee Heeseo. [How about going abroad for a while?] She traveled abroad frequently at the suggestion of her husband who noticed the change. She healed her mind by attending counseling sessions, but she couldn¡¯t close the gap with her grandson. In fact, Park Geumju hade to Korea for a while when Yoo Yeon Seo was in the intensive care unit and saw him. The sight of him being kept alive by all kinds of machines shocked Park Geumju. [Are you okay now?] [Yes, I¡¯m fine.] So she held back the tears that almost came out when she saw Yoo Yeon Seo answering her calmly. Park Geumju looked at the direction where Yoo Yeon Seo had disappeared for a long time. ¡°Damn woman, why did you have to die¡­¡± That voice was more filled with deep sorrow than resentment. Chapter 39: Chapter 39: After spending the Lunar New Year, Yoo Yeon Seo returned home and tried to synchronize his memories. ¡°Grandma¡­¡± He recalled a memory about his grandmother. From the perspective of looking at Park Geumju, he seemed to be around elementary school age. His eyelids were heavy and his vision was blurry, as if he had cried a lot. ¡°¡­You¡¯re bing more and more like her.¡± Park Geumju looked coldly at her grandson who reached out his hands, then turned her back and went into her room, closing the door. ¡°Don¡¯t bother me, I¡¯m busy.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was left alone, staring nkly at the closed door. He felt an indescribable emotion, but he knew very well that he was very sad. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was holding the sink and vomiting blood, turned on the cold water and washed his face. ¡®All the memories about grandma are like this.¡¯ She was always harsh and never hugged him warmly. Even if she was like that because of her bad personality when he grew up, shouldn¡¯t she have treated him better when he was young? He was still her grandson. She wasn¡¯t cold but cared a lot about me¡­ ¡®Now I know she was sorry for me.¡¯ He felt a bit bitter. *** After spending the Lunar New Year like that, he entered the new semester in March. ¡®What will college life be like?¡¯ He thought of the countless videos he had seen in 2207. There were scenes where he yed with his ssmates on a campus full of cherry blossoms, or where conflicts started because of a senior who caused a scene at a department drinking party. Dramas are just dramas, not reality, but he was a little excited. (Lim Seunghyun) Your Highness (Lim Seunghyun) Are you sure I don¡¯t have to go? Actually, Lim Seunghyun made his schedule for him. He didn¡¯t want to rely on him so much, but to be honest, it was convenient. He was one of the few people who knew about his memory loss besides his close family, so sometimes he treated Yoo Yeon Seo like a baby who was left by the river. (Me) It¡¯s okay Yoo Yeon Seo replied with a snicker. He looked a bit like Yoo Eunho. Weren¡¯t they the same age? He learned how to drive as soon as he drove once in automatic mode. Maybe it was because of the sensation from Kang Jinho¡¯s time, but he learned quickly with his body. ¡°It¡¯s too shy¡­¡± The only problem was that the cars he had were too shy. Wasn¡¯t it too noisy to go to school? He pondered for a while and chose the most modest-looking ck foreign car among them. ¡°What is that?¡± ¡°Wow¡­¡± But his worry was useless. It attracted attention because it was a rare car, but what if the person who got out of it was Yoo Yeon Seo? The person was more noticeable than the car. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t care about the eyes that celebrities usually experienced and stopped a passing student. ¡°Where is the business administration building?¡± ¡°¡­Over there.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo bowed briefly and walked away with long strides. The media¡¯s spring sunshine and cherry blossoms were all lies. It was still chilly. ¡°Awesome.¡± The student who was left behind stared nkly at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back for a while, then entered the universitymunity and quickly tapped the screen. -Yoo Yeon Seo just passed by He asked me where the business administration building was and left ©¸Really?? ©¸How is he in real life? ©¸(Writer) He¡¯s really handsome Yoo Yeon Seo was a 12th grader, and he went to college briefly when the universitymunity was not asmon as it is now. Some of the stories that were passed down by word of mouth from some seniors were legends like, if you look for the most shining person in the ssroom, that¡¯s Yoo Yeon Seo, or when Yoo Yeon Seo passes by, the road opens like Moses¡¯ miracle, or don¡¯t bother him by talking to him for no reason, like in aic. -Yoo Yeon Seo is looking for a ssroom (Photo) ©¸Did he say he wasing back to school? ©¸There was an article about it ©¸Wow, I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m going to the same school as Yoo Yeon Seo??? ©¸His legs are so long ?? Life is unfair ©¸©¸Do you think the only difference is the length of his legs? ©¸©¸©¸?? ¡®Is this it¡­¡¯ No matter what was going on behind him, Yoo Yeon Seo entered the ssroom and sat in the very back seat. The students who came in after him stopped when they saw Yoo Yeon Seo, then moved away quietly. Click. Yoo Yeon Seo reflexively turned his head at the sound of the shutter that came from somewhere. ¡°Huh¡­¡± The student who met his eyes swallowed his breath. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at him for a few seconds, then silently told him to take a good picture and waved his hand. Click. Click. He gave him a chance and now he was taking pictures openly. Yoo Yeon Seo leaned backfortably on the backrest and crossed his legs. ¡®Why did I worry about the car.¡¯ I stand out more than the car. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly. He couldn¡¯t even dream of having someone else attend for him. -I saw Yoo Yeon Seo passing by I asked him for a photo and he took it! ©¸But why aren¡¯t you in the photo? ©¸(Writer) I didn¡¯t want topare myself to him, so I asked him to take a selfie with my phone? ©¸©¸He did that? Wow, I should ask him too Yoo Yeon Seo, who returned to school after a long time, heated up the universitymunity Yoo Yeon Seo, who returned to Korea University, ¡°He¡¯s so handsome it makes me swear¡± Real-life sightings abound When Yoo Yeon Seo heated up not only the universitymunity but also the entire intemunity, his cousin Park Seonwoo was also out of school. ¡°Hey, Park Seonwoo. What are you doing after this?¡± ¡°I have to meet someone, so I can¡¯t today.¡± He waved his hand casually and refused his ssmates¡¯ invitations. ¡°Who are you meeting on the first day of school?¡± ¡°Just¡­¡± Park Seonwoo trailed off. His ssmates noticed his hesitation and surrounded him. ¡°Just who?¡± ¡°Are you leaving or not?¡± ¡°Is it your girlfriend?!¡± They cheered and teased him. Park Seonwoo was annoyed and told them to get out of his way. But his ssmates were serious about teasing Park Seonwoo. ¡°Park Seonwoo.¡± Suddenly, a low voice was heard and Park Seonwoo¡¯s ssmates turned their heads. ¡°Gasp.¡± ¡°Yoo, Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± Park Seonwoo¡¯s shoulder twitched. He approached Yoo Yeon Seo and whispered in his ear. ¡°Uh¡­ Hyung, didn¡¯t you see my message?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t. Friend?¡± ¡°Uh, uh¡­ ssmate.¡± Park Seonwoo hesitated noticeably. Was it awkward because it was the first time they met at school? Yoo Yeon Seo thought so and greeted his cousin¡¯s ssmates first. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Huh, hello!¡± ¡°I¡¯m a fan, sir!¡± They were friendly at first sight. Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. ¡°But what¡¯s your rtionship with Seonwoo¡­¡± Park Seonwoo quickly grabbed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder, but unfortunately, Yoo Yeon Seo was faster. ¡°Cousin.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Huh! Then Park Seonwoo, you¡­¡± ¡°Juseong? Chaebol?!¡± Park Seonwoo scratched his head. He wanted to meet him quietly in a secluded ce, but he ran into him sooner than he expected. ¡°What, was it a secret?¡± ¡°Not really¡­ a secret, but¡­¡± ¡°Then why are you like that?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo observed his ssmates who were making a fuss with interest. They searched for Juseong family on the search engine and said things like, ¡®Wow, Park Seonwoo¡¯s name is really there?!¡¯ ¡®My college ssmate who lived with me in the PC room turned out to be a chaebol?!¡¯ ¡°Let¡¯s go first.¡± Park Seonwoo bowed his head in embarrassment and pulled Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°I wasn¡¯t born with attention like you, and my face wasn¡¯t known either, so I can¡¯t just say, hey, I¡¯m the third generation of Juseong.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so timid, how can you do YouTube.¡± ¡°Actually, I¡¯m trying to fix that timidness¡­¡± Park Seonwoo smiled awkwardly. ¡°Even so, your face will be exposed anyway because you¡¯re with me.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ that¡¯s no joke.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo grinned and Park Seonwoo looked around. They didn¡¯t take pictures openly, but everyone was looking at Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°You must be tired, hyung.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged. To be honest, it was a bit awkward when he first entered this body¡­ ¡®I got used to it.¡¯ He was the only soldier who wasn¡¯t ¡®disposed of¡¯, and his achievement was used not only for training new soldiers but also for propaganda, so he wasn¡¯t unfamiliar with these eyes. Yoo Yeon Seo headed to the store that Park Seonwoo guided him to. There were quite a lot of people, but there were partitions that blocked some of the eyes. ¡°Hey, Seonwoo.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Before, I was¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo leaned forward and stuck to Park Seonwoo across the table. Park Seonwoo also leaned his head forward. ¡°This is a secret¡­¡± Park Seonwoo swallowed his saliva. ¡°Actually, my memory is a bit¡­ weird after the identst year.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t remember well and stuff.¡± ¡°Really? Is it like memory loss thates out in dramas, something like that?¡± ¡°Simr.¡± Park Seonwoo thought of his mother, Yoo Seonyoung, who made a fuss about his son even though he wasn¡¯t her child. He heard that he was unconscious and would not escape being a vegetable even if he improved, but he felt strange that he recovered so quickly. ¡°So it¡¯s a miracle that you¡¯re alive, hyung?¡± ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s a secret. There¡¯s nothing good about it being known.¡± He said he was the only one who knew among his cousins and Park Seonwoo¡¯s expression brightened. ¡°I see¡­ So that¡¯s why you became normal, hyung.¡± ¡°Did I do something to you?¡± ¡°No, not that.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo waited until Park Seonwoo opened his mouth. How long should he wait until his memory synchronization reaches 100%? It wouldn¡¯t hurt to know in advance. But seeing Park Seonwoo get closer, he must have toned down his temper in front of his rtives. ¡°How was I with grandma?¡± ¡°Grandma? Not very good. But we weren¡¯t that close either. Eunho hyung was well taken care of because he was the eldest grandson, though.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah, she often went abroad, so we didn¡¯t see her face much.¡± ¡°Did you know why she went abroad?¡± Park Seonwoo frowned and tried to remember. ¡°I heard it was for work and for treatment¡­¡± Treatment, huh¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo folded his palm and thought. *** ¡®It¡¯s a mess.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo watched the various human scenes unfolding in front of him. [Hey, senior¡­ Will youe to the opening meeting?] [Me?] They said he was a fossil if he was a little older, but wasn¡¯t it too much for him to join? He tried to refuse politely, but he had homework from Park Hyunjung to observe people, and he was curious, so he decided to participate. [Are you going to keep going to school now? How¡¯s your grandfather?] [The future of Korea University!] But there was a barricade of professors around Yoo Yeon Seo. They said they would see him often and offered him a ss, but Yoo Yeon Seo drank moderately and watched the people. The ce that was awkward at first became noisy as soon as the alcohol went in. There were people who did things they would regret the next day. ¡®Maybe I should go home.¡¯ I didn¡¯t know, but I don¡¯t like this atmosphere very much. Just then, his phone rang. (Writer Jung Dahee) Yeon Seo-ssi! (Writer Jung Dahee) I wrote the script for episodes 1 and 2! He had seen enough people, so he decided to read the script at home. Yoo Yeon Seo politely refused the people who held him back and headed outside. Chapter 40: Chapter 40: -(Breaking News) Yeon Seo-god calcted everything and left the business school general meeting ©¸Awesome ©¸His personality is so bad, how was he? ©¸©¸He just quietly drank with the professors and left early? ©¸©¸©¸He was actually kinder than I thought ©¸The seniors who graduated came when they heard Yeon Seo wasing ©¸Is he really that handsome in person? ©¸©¸I was near the professor but I couldn¡¯t see him at all, he just shone JSTV¡¯s anticipated drama ¡®Dreaming¡¯ casts Jin Su-ho as the lead¡­ He will work with Yeon Seo Omnibus action fantasy drama ¡®Dreaming¡¯, Jin Su-ho and Yeon Seo casted ¡®Jin Su-ho?¡¯ He was an actor who was often mentioned with Yeon Seo on variousmunities. He was curious and was about to search for Jin Su-ho on the search engine, when someone cautiously called him. ¡°Um¡­ Senior.¡± ¡°Just call mefortably.¡± ¡°Yes, we made a group chat¡­¡± Oh, right. I was too rxed because it wasn¡¯t a ss. Yeon Seo nced at the four group members while holding his phone. They were shivering and looking at Yeon Seo¡¯s mood, then they talked among themselves. ¡°Who will be the leader?¡± ¡°What should we do for our topic?¡± Yeon Seo frowned. I think I won¡¯t be able to keep my promises when I start filming¡­ ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± His words made the atmosphere tense. Yeon Seo was still staring at his phone and tapping on the screen. His indifferent attitude made the group members sigh inwardly. ¡°I think I won¡¯t be able to see you often because of the filming.¡± The student who just became the leader closed his eyes. I knew it. He was frowning and grumbling since earlier. But I can¡¯t take his name out because I¡¯m worried about his background. He¡¯s from JSENM, everyone wants to go there after graduating. They all thought they had to do well with the remaining four, excluding the free rider, when Yeon Seo put down his phone and crossed his arms. ¡°Check the chat.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± The group members were confused, but then their phones vibrated and made a sound. Ding! Receive 1,000,000 won. ¡°I don¡¯t care about the grade, but can you please not take my name out?¡± Yeon Seo had searched the rumors about the group project beforehand. It was one of the most hated things in college, and people didn¡¯t even look at the sses that had a lot of group projects when they registered. Then I have to make up for it with money, since I only have money. But the group members were speechless when they saw the screen. Uh¡­ Did I give too little? ¡°I¡¯ll pay for all the expenses that ur when we meet.¡± Yeon Seo¡¯s words made theme to their senses and lift their heads. ¡°Yes, hyung. You can¡¯t help it if you¡¯re busy.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll do our best!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll make sure to get at least an A!¡± ¡°Go ahead, oppa, you¡¯re busy!¡± This wasn¡¯t just a free ride, this was like buying them a limousine bus. The bus driver? Of course I have to do it. I¡¯m confident I can work hard with all my body. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll go now.¡± ¡°Please go ahead!¡± The group members smiled brightly and saw Yeon Seo off. ¡®It seems like it was solved well¡­¡¯ So, who is Jin Su-ho? *** ¡°Jin Su-ho? Why him?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to do a drama with him, so it¡¯s good to know who he is beforehand.¡± Yeon Seo took the chair in the representative¡¯s office and spun it around while doing something else. Han Jun-oh, the representative of Halo Media, didn¡¯t mind and sat on another chair. ¡°Our Yeon Seo has grown up. He even cares about his co-star.¡± ¡°What are you talking about, am I already old? I¡¯m not your son.¡± Han Jun-oh smiled warmly and looked at Yeon Seo. He didn¡¯t feel bad about anything he said. Lately, there were many rumors that Yeon Seo had changed for the better, so many people came to see Han Jun-oh. Park Sang-tae, the director who brought something to drink, shook his head at the sight of the representative¡¯s office that was taken over. ¡°Jin Su-ho, Jin Su-ho¡­ You¡¯re different from him.¡± ¡°Jin Su-ho? Oh, are you talking about the drama we¡¯re doing together?¡± Han Jun-oh nodded his head. Park Sang-tae looked at Yeon Seo with surprise. ¡°Jin Su-ho¡­ He debuted around the same time as you, except for his idol days. But he¡¯s now a top star.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Yeon Seo debuted as an idol in 2011, and re-debuted as an actor in the second half of 2015. So he became a top actor in about 3 years? What a bastard. ¡°He¡¯s one of the few celebrities who canpete with you in looks. He also has a good eye for works, just like you, and he worked hard like a cow, so he was also called Jin So-ho.¡± ¡°His family is also great, right? Hees from a family of educators for generations, and his maternal side is a descendant of an independence activist, I think¡­ That¡¯s why you were often linked with him, as rivals. Both have good families, handsome, same age, and actors.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I had high expectations for you¡­¡± Han Jun-oh couldn¡¯t finish his sentence. Yeon Seo¡¯s bad acting was excused as ¡®he¡¯s still new, he¡¯s a rookie¡¯ when Jin Su-ho received attention for his acting skills from his first work. He also had a simr eye for works as Yeon Seo, so his first movie as a supporting actor attracted 12 million viewers, and he skipped the rising stage and became a top actor, receiving love calls from legendary directors. ¡°He didn¡¯t get pushed by his family like you, he rose with his real skills. Isn¡¯t he amazing?¡± ¡°Park Sang-tae. Be quiet.¡± Han Jun-oh hit Park Sang-tae¡¯s arm with a loud sound. I don¡¯t care, it¡¯s the truth. Yeon Seo habitually put his legs on the representative¡¯s desk. Han Jun-oh rolled his eyes and looked at him. ¡°I guess he joined ¡®Dreaming¡¯ because the script is good.¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s even better because our Yeon Seo is participating.¡± Han Jun-oh didn¡¯t forget to tter Yeon Seo. Is he still worried that I¡¯ll go to JSENM? JSENM is rted to my mother¡¯s workce, so I have to be polite, right? I can¡¯t be thisfortable without Han Jun-oh. ¡°I don¡¯t care about me, but the writer and the director of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ are also newbies or almost newbies¡­¡± ¡°Jin Su-ho is a guarantee of sess.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°This is unexpected.¡± Han Jun-oh and Park Sang-tae covered their mouths at the same time. The narcissist who boasted that his works were sessful because of his investment admitted someone else? He really got better after losing his memory. ¡°What¡¯s his personality like?¡± ¡°That¡¯s also different from you.¡± ¡°Really?¡± He was handsome, rich, talented, and even had a good personality? Was there such a unicorn? ¡°He¡¯s a perfectionist, but he¡¯s kind, nice, and neverins. He doesn¡¯t even touch the script, and he¡¯s famous for not interfering with the shooting.¡± ¡°Maybe he¡¯ll get along well with you?¡± ¡°Maybe not with the old you, though.¡± ¡°True.¡± Even the nice Jinsuho might get angry if he met the old, nasty Yoo Yeon Seo. Of course, he would be justified in doing so. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± As soon as he saw Jinsuho¡¯s photo, he felt the same sensation as when he first saw Park Minwoo. He looked like someone who would be a future star. He was already a top actor, though. ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was a rare drama that had Jinsuho and Yoo Yeon Seo as the two male leads. The female lead had almost no presence, so he needed some information about the co-star he would work with. ¡®It would be better if we became friends.¡¯ The more connections, the better. His original body didn¡¯t have many people in the same industry in his contacts. The world of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was a virtual reality world that was introduced to cure vegetative patients. But people who were immersed in the fantasy of virtual reality didn¡¯t want to return to reality, and some people deliberately refused to wake up, causing side effects. And to solve this, the virtual reality solver, Jinsuho, took the role of the main character, Park Siwan. He was a mysterious character who was the illegitimate son of thepany president who introduced the virtual reality world. And Yoo Yeon Seo appeared as an AI who would help Park Siwan in the drama. He asionally appeared and helped Park Siwan, so it didn¡¯t interfere with his studies, and he was a juicy character who showed his face in the main scenes. He had no problem with action, and he had no problem with acting since he was already with an AI named Beta. ¡®I should read the script more when I get home.¡¯ *** ¡°Oppa, have you ever worked with Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± Jinsuho lifted his head at the words of his stylist, Lim Minji. ¡°Never. Maybe briefly at an awards ceremony?¡± ¡°Oh, really? I heard he has a terrible personality. What if he picks a fight with you?¡± His manager, who was driving, also chimed in. ¡°Come on, no way. He¡¯s done some good thingstely. I heard he¡¯s be nicer.¡± ¡°How much can he change? His personality is still there.¡± ¡°Yeah, right. He blows up the set if he doesn¡¯t like it, right?¡± ¡°Ugh, I hate it.¡± Jinsuho shook his head. It was fine now that we were in the van, but it would be troublesome if this kind of talk came out in another ce. ¡°Don¡¯t gossip too much.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± His manager, Lee Jongsoo, immediately shut his mouth. The celebrity he was in charge of was a good-natured person who didn¡¯t like talking behind people¡¯s backs. ¡®Poor Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager.¡¯ Lee Jongsoo felt sorry for Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager, whom he hadn¡¯t even seen yet. Jinsuho fiddled with the script and sank into his thoughts. Thanks to his upright character, he got along well with the actors he worked with in the same work. They were actors who could match their breaths in any work in the future, so it was good to be friends in advance. He was even friends with the extras he filmed his debut work with. ¡®Should I be friendly with him too, since we¡¯re the two leads?¡¯ But he was hesitant because of his dirty personality. Jinsuho didn¡¯t have any regrets about Yoo Yeon Seo. He had to have feelings to hate or like him. He just didn¡¯t have any thoughts. But if he had to choose, he didn¡¯t like him very much. He was a perfectionist with a high pride in his work, and he didn¡¯t like the way Yoo Yeon Seo treated the staff and actors who worked together. ¡®I don¡¯t really want to do that¡­ It¡¯s tiring.¡¯ Jinsuho closed his eyes. When Jinsuho arrived at the meeting room for the script reading, he thought he would be the first one, but he was surprised to see Yoo Yeon Seo sitting there already. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hi.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head briefly in greeting. This was how Yoo Yeon Seo greeted people, but Jinsuho, who didn¡¯t know the situation, smiled awkwardly and greeted the other actors who had just arrived. Meanwhile, Jinsuho¡¯s manager was wiping the seat where Jinsuho would sit. [Oh, and Jinsuho has a w too.] [What is it?] [He¡¯s a bit of a germaphobe.] Germaphobe, a tiring personality. His manager had a hard time. Yoo Yeon Seo pushed his coffee to the side. ¡°Hey, Itaegyeom. Is the coffee lukewarm?¡± ¡°I gave it to you as soon as I saw you, but you didn¡¯t drink it.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t in the mood for coffee then, you should have made it ording to my mood. Didn¡¯t you think of getting a thermos that keeps it cold?¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± Itaegyeom gritted his teeth. He was too harsh for calling him a fool on New Year¡¯s Day. Yoo Yeon Seo sneered at Itaegyeom, who was snickering behind him. He thought he made eye contact with Jinsuho¡¯s manager for a moment, but he must have been mistaken. ¡®What did Itaegyeom do again?¡¯ Lim Seunghyun, who was watching the scene, smiled softly. He was dressed in a well-tailored suit, which made him stand out, and some people nced at him, but he didn¡¯t care. ¡°Hello!¡± A few minutester, Jung Dahee, who entered the reading room, greeted everyone cheerfully. People¡¯s eyes were drawn to her, but she didn¡¯t mind. She was excited about her first script reading. Jung Dahee saw Yoo Yeon Seo, who was sitting right in front of the writer, and waved her hand. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo! Seunghyun!¡± ¡°Nice to see you again.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled softly and nodded his head. This time, they met as a real writer and actor. Chapter 41: Script Reading Chapter 41: Script Reading ¡°Hello, writer. I¡¯m Lee Soo-ji, the director of ¡®Dreaming¡¯.¡± ¡°Hello! I¡¯m Jeong Da-hee!¡± Jeong Da-hee greeted Lee Soo-ji, the director of ¡®Dreaming¡¯, before the script reading. ¡°Please feelfortable, I¡¯m no different from a rookie¡­¡± Lee Soo-ji mainly directed short dramas, and ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was her first 16-episode drama. ¡°I feel a bit pressured.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was promoted as JSTV¡¯s anticipated work in no time. It was famous for its ¡®virtual reality¡¯ gate, and the cast was splendid. ¡°I was surprised that Jin Soo-ho said he would do it first.¡± ¡°It would be nice to debut with a bang. How is the script writing going? Don¡¯t give it to me toote because of the pressure.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Jeong Da-hee nodded with enthusiasm at Lee Soo-ji¡¯s yful words. It was the debut she had been looking forward to. She wouldn¡¯t do a sloppy job because of the pressure from the top star casting. ¡°By the way, how is Yoo Yeon Seo? You¡¯ve met him, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± There was a witness report on the day Yoo Yeon Seo suggested JSTV. There was even a rumor that he was making a woman cry at a cafe, but when it turned out that the woman was Jeong Da-hee, the writer, the rumor disappeared quickly. ¡°Is he as nasty as the rumors say? What if he doesn¡¯t let you direct properly?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that. You can¡¯t trust the rumors.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Lee Soo-ji, who had heard a lot of bad reputation from many seniors, couldn¡¯t believe Jeong Da-hee¡¯s words. ¡°He pretends not to, but he takes good care of me.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was decided so quickly for production and scheduling.¡± Jeong Da-hee had heard the rumor that Yoo Yeon Seo handed the script to Choi Yoo-jin. It was no wonder that the scheduling was done, since he sent it directly to the vice president. ¡°You can direct as you please, director.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t joke with me.¡± ¡°Seriously.¡± You think I¡¯ll take it all with a dumb face? Jeong Da-hee held back herughter. ¡°Yeon Seo! Seung-hyun!¡± ¡°Long time no see.¡± As Jeong Da-hee approached Yoo Yeon Seo with a friendly smile, the extras who had worked with him and the people who knew the rumors lowered their heads. And they prepared for the loud noise that would soone. ¡®He¡¯s smiling?¡¯ ¡®What¡¯s going on?¡¯ But things were going differently than expected. Yoo Yeon Seo was known for putting up a wall against everyone around him, regardless of gender or age. Especially when someone he didn¡¯t know well came close to him like Jeong Da-hee, he would get angry with irritation, but now he was smiling softly and epting her. ¡®Are they dating?¡¯ That¡¯s what some people thought. The people who were shocked by the unexpected sight saw the actor walking behind Jeong Da-hee and jumped up. ¡°Did Ie toote?¡± ¡°Teacher.¡± Jin Soo-ho also got up and greeted her. She was Lee Seon-ja, a veteran actress who would y Jin Soo-ho¡¯s mother in the drama. ¡°No, we came early.¡± ¡°Is that so? I thought I waste because he was already here.¡± Lee Seon-ja smiled at Yoo Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo arrived at the scene just in time, but it was close to beingte. When the others got up, Yoo Yeon Seo followed suit and narrowed his eyes at Lee Seon-ja¡¯s face. Even that looked unpleasant to the others. ¡®I¡¯ve seen her a lot.¡¯ She was a veteran actress who had appeared in countless videos he had seen. And¡­ ¡®She was in a drama with Lee Hee-seo.¡¯ She yed Lee Hee-seo¡¯s mother in ¡®Under the Persimmon Tree¡¯, a weekend drama that achieved 60% ratings after ¡®Happy Farewell¡¯. ¡°Hello, teacher.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah. Long time no see.¡± Lee Seon-ja looked displeased as she looked at Yoo Yeon Seo and sat next to Jin Soo-ho. Lee Tae-gyeom came over and whispered to Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°You met her when you did ¡®Doll¡¯. She yed the role of a hat.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± Lee Seon-ja was famous for taking good care of herself, as she yed the mother role for both Lee Hee-seo and Yoo Yeon Seo. Lim Seung-hyun looked at Lee Tae-gyeom with a strange look. Everyone who would participate in the reading arrived, and the assistant director grabbed the microphone. ¡°This is Lee Soo-ji, the director of ¡®Dreaming¡¯.¡± ¡°Hello, I¡¯m looking forward to working with you. This is my first challenge for a long drama, and I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°And this is Jeong Da-hee, the writer.¡± ¡°Hello! I¡¯m honored to debut with such a great opportunity and work with senior writers and actors.¡± Jeong Da-hee got up cheerfully and exined her feelings and background when she wrote the script. The atmosphere was good. For one thing, Yoo Yeon Seo, who didn¡¯t respond well, was responding dryly. ¡°Lee Yoon-hwa will be yed by Lee Seon-ja.¡± The filming site was surprisingly horizontal between the director, writer, and top actors. But there was one exception. It was the older top actor. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m not even surprised to y a grandmother role now, but thank you for casting me as a mother role. Don¡¯t be too harsh on me for being old.¡± So the actor introduction was done first by Lee Seon-ja, not the lead. Lee Seon-ja made a joke while sitting down. The peopleughed and pped and cheered. ¡°Next, Jin Soo-ho will y Park Si-hwan.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Jin Soo-ho got up and made eye contact with each one. Yoo Yeon Seo raised one eyebrow. Jin Soo-ho made eye contact with even the extras, but he skipped one person. It was Yoo Yeon Seo. The assistant director hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo will y Chun-baek.¡± ¡°Hello. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± It was in, but there was power in it. Lee Seon-ja looked at Yoo Yeon Seo as if she was surprised. The script reading was to grasp the flow of the drama. The script changed a little depending on the actor¡¯s character interpretation or habits, and sometimes the actor changed after the reading if the character interpretation was wrong. And Yoo Yeon Seo, who was famous for changing the script, and Jin Soo-ho, who was famous for not touching the script, met. The people looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with tense faces. There was amotion at the filming site or during the preparation process, and Yoo Yeon Seo was there? Yoo Yeon Seo was the cause 100%. ¡°You have to solve it.¡± ¡°Me?¡± But Yoo Yeon Seo was calmly turning the script. And he, who was sitting slumped in his chair, suddenly straightened his back and looked at Jin Soo-ho across from him. ¡°Hello, master.¡± He changed his expression in an instant. He had a faint smile on his lips, but his eyes were not smiling. His body movements were strangely stiff, and his handsome face, which made Yoo Yeon Seo curse, looked unreal. Some people were startled by the sudden change of atmosphere and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. But Jin Su-ho did not break his immersion and stared into Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes with a serious expression. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have one.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo tilted her head slightly and blinked a few times. It was a motion that looked like something from a 3D game character customization screen. ¡°Then should I make one up for you?¡± ¡°That would be nice.¡± ¡°Alright¡­ How about Chun-baek?¡± ¡°Chun-baek, is it?¡± ¡°Yeah, the more old-fashioned the name, the longer you live, right?¡± A crack appeared on her robotic face. It was the moment when the android showed a human emotion on her face. When the reading was almost over, Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been quiet, raised her hand. ¡°I have a suggestion.¡± Of course she did. It wouldn¡¯t be Yoo Yeon Seo if she didn¡¯t interfere. But instead of saying ¡®let¡¯s change the script¡¯, she said she had a suggestion. The people who were tired from the long reading time lifted their heads. ¡°In the y, Chun-baek is like a robot close to a human, right? But the script doesn¡¯t give any robotic vibe at all.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± The android role of Chun-baek that Yoo Yeon Seo would y gradually bes more human as she solves the case with Park Si-hwan, yed by Jin Su-ho. But sometimes she shows immoral behavior, and the people who watched the y from the middle would be confused and wonder ¡®why is she like that?¡¯ ¡°So I think we need to change some external factors, what do you think?¡± ¡°Actually, I thought about that too¡­¡± Jung Da-hee shook the pen she had on her finger. ¡°Should we put a dot on her face or something?¡± ¡°A dot is too weak. How about dyeing her hair?¡± As Yoo Yeon Seo and Lee Su-ji talked, Jung Da-hee suddenly spaced out and scribbled on the script. ¡°Let¡¯s dye it. Primary colors would be good. Except for blue, red or green, or even white¡­¡± ¡°Red or green might be too shy on the screen¡­ Silver would be nice. Her name is Chun-¡®baek¡¯ after all.¡± ¡°That would look mysterious and cool.¡± ¡°What do you think, Yeon Seo?¡± What can I do when the writer and the director want it. ¡°Sure, whatever.¡± *** I shouldn¡¯t have agreed. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo tried to rx his face. He didn¡¯t know how many times he had bleached his hair to make it silver. What if his hair falls out? ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± After a long bleaching, he got the hair color she wanted. Yoo Yeon Seo jumped out of his seat and stretched. ¡°Wow, your hair must be damaged.¡± ¡°It still hurts.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. He was already feeling unwell because of the aftereffects of memory synchronization, but he had to sit for hours to bleach his hair. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the set right away.¡± ¡°We still have time, don¡¯t we? Fine.¡± Yoo Yeon Seoy down on the chair and closed his eyes. The memory synchronization she did in the morning was fruitless. He only remembered staring nkly at the air in the ssroom in his freshman year, and Yoo Geon-min crying and hugging his. I felt bad¡­ The synchronization had gone too far, and I could vaguely feel Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s emotions at that time. I felt like I was being consumed by sadness. After taking a short nap, I arrived at the set of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ and greeted the staff who passed by. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hello. You came early, Yeon Seo.¡± Me too? As I entered the set, Jin Su-ho and Lee Seon-ja were already sitting on chairs and looking around. Jin Su-ho was the lead actor, so I understood, but Lee Seon-ja had more scenes in thetter half of the y. She was really experienced. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, hello. Your hair suits you well.¡± ¡°But, you came early?¡± ¡°I wanted to get a feel of the shooting atmosphere and flow. How about you?¡± I nodded vaguely. Jin Su-ho and Lee Seon-ja looked at me with surprise. They had been talking about Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s bad attitude in ¡®Doll¡¯ just a while ago. ¡°You¡¯ve changed?¡± "My hair? Or my personality? ¡°Both.¡± ¡°¡­That¡¯s good, right, teacher?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Lee Seon-ja had be more hostile since the script reading. I sighed softly and crossed my arms next to Jin Su-ho. ¡°So, what are you shooting now?¡± ¡°They¡¯re shooting the insert for the memory room.¡± ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was a 16-episode drama, and the early part was an omnibus format that showed how Park Si-hwan, a virtual reality solver, pulled people out of reality. And in the y, the ¡®memory room¡¯ was a device that showed people¡¯s past memories, and it was a ce where they collected information about the cases beforehand. ¡°¡­Huh?¡± I furrowed my brows. It was probably a scene that showed a case¡¯s trauma. The staff brought a mannequin with clothes on and tied it in the air. Around the neck, as if it was hanged. My heart pounded. I covered my mouth with my right hand. ¡°Wait¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Jin Su-ho looked at Lee Seon-ja in confusion. Lee Seon-ja also got up awkwardly and examined my face. I felt nauseous from the aftereffects of memory synchronization. I lowered my head. It was hard to breathe, as if someone had twisted my neck. ¡°Do you have to shoot that now?!¡± Finally, the staff stopped their work and looked at me when I shouted. The noisy set became quiet in an instant. ¡°¡­Fuck.¡± I swore and ran out of the set. Chapter 42: Caught. Chapter 42: Caught. ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo was being Yoo Yeon Seo.¡¯ ¡®Did he have another fit?¡¯ That was what the staff members thought in the frozen atmosphere of the shooting site. Then Yoo Yeon Seo spat out a curse and headed outside with quick steps. Everyone confirmed that he had left and muttered a word or two. ¡°Why did he suddenly go berserk?¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤I thought he was behaving well these days.¡± ¡°People don¡¯t change easily.¡± He came early and prepared in advance, but he yelled at the staff who were also preparing, asking if they had to shoot right away. There was no such thing as self-contradiction. He was Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Let¡¯s shoot quickly?¡± ¡°There! Lift it up!¡± The staff who had been chatting for a moment focused on their work again. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go. His manager will take care of it.¡± ¡°No, teacher. I¡¯ll go check on him first.¡± Unfortunately, Lim Seunghyun had gone out for a while to handle something that Yoo Yeon Seo had ordered, and Itaegyeom was still in the parking lot, bringing the items needed for the shooting. ¡°Someone has to go see him.¡± The shooting site was still chaotic and no one had followed Yoo Yeon Seo out. ¡°Wow, who spread the rumor that he became nice? Teacher, here¡¯s your coffee.¡± ¡°Just leave it there.¡± ¡°Mr. Suho will be fine, right? He used to be close friends with someone like that before. He and Yoo Yeon Seo are really opposites.¡± Jinsuho followed Yoo Yeon Seo out, and Lee Seonja¡¯s manager looked at the door they had left and shook his head. ¡°But Yoo Yeon Seo, doesn¡¯t he look a lot like Lee Heeseo? Well, he¡¯s her son¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ Wouldn¡¯t it be nice if he had a personality like his mother? Right?¡± Lee Heeseo was called the ¡®ice beauty¡¯ by the media, but she was bright and diligent in the shooting site, so she was closer to Jinsuho than Yoo Yeon Seo if anything. ¡®I was trying to be nice to him because of Heeseo¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ Lee Seonja looked at the mannequin hanging loosely and suddenly gasped. Her manager, who noticed the change because he was close by, looked at Lee Seonja. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, teacher?¡± Lee Heeseo¡¯s ident. And the young son who found her¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤. ¡°Oh my, what should I do.¡± Jinsuho thought he had been too prejudiced and believed the rumors. He tried to reach out to Yoo Yeon Seo first. Yoo Yeon Seo had a stiff face, but he still responded when Jinsuho talked to him. ¡®He seemed to have gone this way¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ But he was still the same. He suddenly got angry and shouted, freezing the atmosphere. Jinsuho didn¡¯t want to shoot in this mood. He followed Yoo Yeon Seo to calm him down first and then persuade him to do well in this shooting. And he was also worried about Yoo Yeon Seo, who suddenly turned pale. ¡°Ugh¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± It was the sound from the bathroom. Jinsuho stretched his long legs and walked into the bathroom. Yoo Yeon Seo had rushed in so fast that he didn¡¯t even close the door of the stall and was holding onto the toilet. He didn¡¯t notice that there was someone behind him, so Jinsuho reached out to tap Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder. But he hesitated and pulled his hand back. He could endure it when acting, but he didn¡¯t like touching others because of his germophobia. ¡°Mr. Yeon Seo?¡± He called his name instead. Yoo Yeon Seo finally felt his presence and turned his head sharply. His silver hair color made the background behind him more vivid. ¡°Uh¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ blood¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Jinsuho¡¯s eyes widened and he froze on the spot. Yoo Yeon Seo took a breath. ¡®Caught.¡¯ And by an actor he wasn¡¯t even close with. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned and wiped the blood on his mouth with his hand. It only smeared more and made him look ridiculous. ¡®If it was Itaegyeom or Lim Seunghyun, I could have made them shut up, but why him¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ As his physical condition deteriorated rapidly, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s mind was also filled with irritation. The aftereffects of memory synchronizationsted longer these days. Beta said he didn¡¯t know the cause either. ¡®But is that scene really necessary for the drama? Really?¡¯ Did they think they could be more provocative because it was a cable channel? He had to see that scene. Yoo Yeon Seo flushed the toilet and staggered up, heading to the sink. Jinsuho was restless behind Yoo Yeon Seo, who was washing his face with cold water. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Is that vomit? I mean¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± I mean, the blood? Yoo Yeon Seo sighed. He looked like a unicorn with his appearance, family, and ability, but he was also nosy. He lifted his face and looked at Jinsuho through the mirror. Water dripped from his chin, but he didn¡¯t care. ¡°Mr. Jinsuho, you¡¯re not interested in me, are you?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°You put up a wall against me. I¡¯m like that anyway, but.¡± You should have kept that wall. Then you wouldn¡¯t have seen it. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed. ¡°Ah, that¡¯s because I believed the rumors and misunderstood. Actually, I was going to try to get along with you during the shooting because of that¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± ¡°You feel sorry for me, right?¡± Actually, he didn¡¯t feel that sorry, but he felt like he had to apologize when he saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s pale face. ¡°If you¡¯re sorry, do me a favor. Forget everything you saw.¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Have you been to the hospital?¡± ¡°Hospital?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. He had never been taken to the hospital for bleeding too much, even when he vomited blood like this. He would be fine after a few days of suffering, so why bother going to the hospital. But to Jinsuho¡¯s eyes, it looked like a self-deprecatingugh. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of that myself.¡± ¡°But.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make sure there¡¯s no problem with the shooting from tomorrow. That¡¯s what you wanted to say, right?¡± Jinsuho, he¡¯s a good connection to have if you get close, but honestly, he¡¯s annoying. He doesn¡¯t seem to know it, but does he want the shooting site to revolve around him? ¡®But was I always this kind of person?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. It didn¡¯t matter how the shooting site went, I just had to act¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ Yoo Yeon Seo clenched and unclenched his hand. ¡°Yeon Seo, where are you!¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Here!¡± Itaegyeom saw Jinsuho and paused for a moment, then bowed briefly and approached Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°You suddenly got angry and ran out.¡± ¡°I want to go home.¡± ¡°What? Hey, I prepared everything. Why are you so pale?¡± Itaegyeom stretched his face forward and examined Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s pale face. Yoo Yeon Seo pushed him away with his hand. ¡°Hey, you copsed before and why are you like this these days? Go to the hospital.¡± ¡°Shut up. I¡¯ll go to the car first.¡± ¡°Hey, the car key is here. You know that the secretary is also nagging you to go to the hospital, right? Huh? Pretend to lose and go.¡± ¡°Hey! Are you my mom? I¡¯ll handle it myself.¡± Jin Suho raised his eyebrows. He had fainted? Yu Yeon Seo, who was walking weakly, suddenly turned around and red at Lee Taegyeom. ¡°You, if you make anotherme excuse¡­ You know, right?¡± ¡°If I make one more mistake, I¡¯m the dog. Okay? Can you walk?¡± Yu Yeon Seo waved his hand casually. An awkward air flowed between Jin Suho and Lee Taegyeom, who were left in the bathroom. ¡°Um¡­ Aren¡¯t you going, Actor Jin Suho?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, I have to go.¡± Lee Taegyeom hurried to the filming set with quick steps. Jin Suho, who followed him, was lost in thought. ¡®The manager doesn¡¯t seem to know¡­¡¯ No matter how bad someone¡¯s physical condition is, it¡¯s rare to vomit blood. Unless they have a serious illness. Especially when the toilet was all red, that means it¡¯s a serious condition, right? [Please forget what you just saw.] Jin Suho shook his head vigorously after struggling for a while. He almost ran to the filming set. Lee Taegyeom breathed in the eyes that poured on him. ¡®Wow, the atmosphere is no joke¡­¡¯ What¡¯s this subtle vibe? It feels like I can¡¯t breathe. He pretended to be fine and approached Director Lee Sooji. ¡°Um¡­ Director. Our actor is not feeling well, so I don¡¯t think he can film today.¡± ¡°Oh, okay. It¡¯s not an urgent filming today, so go ahead.¡± ¡°Thank you. Please send me the changed schedule.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± When Lee Taegyeom was the 12th manager, Yu Yeon Seo had suddenly left the filming set only once. [Where did Yeon Seo go?] [Uh¡­ That¡¯s. He just left.] He didn¡¯t panic at that time because Yu Yeon Seo didn¡¯t copse and walked away normally, but he was at a loss how to deal with it and snapped. [What? The lead actor suddenly leaves? Does that make sense?] [Did Jaewon say something to him earlier? What are we going to do with the filming?] [Does it make sense to quit because of what Choi Jaewon said? Do you know how upset I am? And you, you said Choi Jaewon was like a beggar¡­] [Hey, manager, don¡¯t you manage your actor properly?] The staff were angry about the dyed filming, and they couldn¡¯t say anything to Yu Yeon Seo, so they vented their anger on the manager. But at the ¡®Dreaming¡¯ site, they urged him to go even when the lead actor quit. ¡®Is it because he invested in it?¡¯ But he invested in everything before, too. ¡®No, this is not the time.¡¯ He¡¯ll go crazy if I¡¯mte. Lee Taegyeom ran to the parking lot. *** After facing an unexpected situation, Yu Yeon Seo decided not to synchronize his memory on the days he had filming. The day after he suddenly quit filming, Yu Yeon Seo came to the filming set and bowed to the staff. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Behind him, Lee Taegyeom and Lim Seunghyun were busy handing out drinks to the people. Director Lee Sooji, who had a drink in her hand, came up to Yu Yeon Seo and expressed her concern. ¡°You said you were not feeling well. You should rest more¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, are you feeling better now?¡± ¡°Thank you for the drink!¡± Greetings from the staff were heard everywhere. Yu Yeon Seo frowned. ¡®What¡¯s going on? Why are they like this?¡¯ The atmosphere is weird¡­ You guys weren¡¯t this nice before. ¡®Did I act too nicetely?¡¯ Did I apologize too easily? I shouldn¡¯t do this. ¡°By the way. We decided not to use that scene at all.¡± ¡°I get why we¡¯re filming it¡­ But won¡¯t it get caught by the censorship or something?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll film it first and match the pictureter. But the writer decided to change the scriptpletely.¡± ¡°Really? Why?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what whim she had. It¡¯s up to the writer¡¯s discretion.¡± She¡¯s busy writing the next episode, and she¡¯s changing everything? ¡°Why is she doing that?¡± Director Lee Sooji smiled faintly at Yu Yeon Seo¡¯s expression. She was taking care of him a lot without making it obvious, as Jeong Dahee said. ¡°Hello!¡± ¡°Huh? Writer?¡± Speak of the devil. Jeong Dahee, the writer, came up to Lee Sooji with dark circles under her eyes, but her voice was bright. ¡°Do you have time to be here now?¡± ¡°I changed what you requested, and I wrote up to episode 8. I uploaded it on the band, didn¡¯t you see?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ I just saw it. Wow, our writer is fast.¡± Director Lee Sooji said she had to go and make the storyboard after reading the script and left the ce. But wait, what did she request? ¡°Yeon Seo, hello.¡± ¡°Yes, writer. Why did youe out when you should be resting. It¡¯s your first drama, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s one reason, but¡­ I actually came here to ask you something.¡± Jeong Dahee looked at Yu Yeon Seo with a strong voice. ¡°I¡¯m talking about the ending of our drama¡­ I think you should know it in advance.¡± Chapter 43: Dreaming (1). Chapter 43: Dreaming (1). ¡°Yeon Seo hyung.¡± The child actor, Hando Yul, stretched out his arms towards Yoo Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo looked down at the kid with his usual gloomy expression and pretended not to notice. ¡°Hyung¡­¡± Hando Yul rolled his feet impatiently. Should I stop teasing him now? Yoo Yeon Seo lifted the kid up with a sudden movement. Hando Yulughed happily. Lee Taegyeom snorted. He couldn¡¯t get used to seeing Yoo Yeon Seo being nice to someone. He was always so cold and distant. ¡°Do you like kids?¡± ¡°Kids are cute. You are disgusting.¡± Lee Taegyeom scowled. The kids he saw in 2207 were born in the same zone as Kang Jinhu and destined to be soldiers. They cried and whined at first when they received military training, butter they had to suppress their emotions and focus on the drills. That¡¯s why he found the innocent and cheerful kids of this era amazing and adorable. He should be in a peaceful era. ¡°How was the shooting today, Doyul?¡± ¡°It was fun!¡± He didn¡¯t mind the kid grabbing his silver hair with curiosity. The kid¡¯s guardian was warning him not to pull his hyung¡¯s hair from behind. ¡°Today is thest day with hyung, aren¡¯t you sad, Doyul?¡± ¡°I can see youter!¡± ¡°Yeah, watch me on TV. Bye.¡± He liked the kid¡¯s acting, even though he couldn¡¯t tell the difference between meeting and parting. ¡°Mr. Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo handed the kid over to his guardian and turned his head at the call of Director Lee Sooji. ¡°We decided to watch the first broadcast together at the writer¡¯s studio, will you join us?¡± Today was the first broadcast of ¡®Dreaming¡¯. Yoo Yeon Seo nced at the people behind Lee Sooji. Jin Sooho, Lee Seonja, and Jo Yumi, who would y Jin Sooho¡¯s aplice in the drama, were waving their hands and inviting him. Thankfully, Jin Sooho acted as usual after that day. He was friendly to everyone. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go.¡± Well, who would believe him if he told them that he saw a man vomiting blood? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. *** [Where are you going, mom?] [Shiwan, you will live in this house from now on.] [What about mom?] [Mom¡­ter, when you grow up a little more, I¡¯lle to get you.] In front of a house that looked like a mansion, the young Park Shiwan clung to his mother¡¯s skirt. [Do you have to go? Don¡¯t go! Mom!] [Young master, please go inside.] [Mom!] Lee Seonja, who yed Park Shiwan¡¯s mother in the drama, had her wrinkles removed by post-editing and looked young. She looked at her son with a pained heart, but forced herself to hide her expression. Kim Yoonha, her name in the drama, pushed her son away and disappeared into the distance. [Mom!] The young Park Shiwan shouted loudly. He shook off the man who held him and ran after Kim Yoonha. But suddenly, fire burst out from all sides and engulfed him. ¡°Huh!¡± Now grown up, Park Shiwan opened his eyes. It was a nightmare. The screen showed the back of Park Shiwan, who sat up from the bed and rubbed his head. He came out of the bathroom after washing his body from the cold sweat. He shook his wet hair with a towel and walked out. Some of the staff members made a fuss and joked about his shirtless appearance. Jin Sooho smiled awkwardly and focused on the screen again. ¡°Echo, how¡¯s the weather today?¡± The screen zoomed in on a ck electronic device on the desk. It was a PPL of Juseong Electronics¡¯ artificial intelligence speaker ¡®Ego¡¯. ¡°Echo?¡± He waited for an answer, but it was silent. Park Shiwan sighed softly. He looked like he was thinking, ¡®This thing is acting up again.¡¯ (Yes, what can I do for you?) When Park Shiwan tapped the speaker, Echo blinked its blue light three times and activated. As expected, electronic devices had to be hit to be fixed. He looked at Echo with a disdainful gaze and turned around to put on his shirt. ¡°Weather.¡± (Today¡¯s weather in Seoul is¡­) Echo recited the weather in a monotonous voice. ¡°It¡¯s clear¡­¡± But he didn¡¯t need to listen. Park Shiwan drew the curtain and stared nkly at the window. The sky was clear without a cloud, unlike his troubled mind after the nightmare. The scene changed and showed Park Shiwan driving a luxury car. (These days, the medical virtual reality ¡®Utopia¡¯ is hot, right?) (It is. A few days ago, it was used to bid farewell to a brain-dead patient. The bereaved said they were sad about the unexpected separation, but they were d they could hear his will.) Medical virtual reality ¡®Utopia¡¯ ¡®Utopia¡¯, which started to awaken the minds of vegetative patients, was gaining attention these days. Not only vegetative patients, but also brain-dead patients, paraplegic patients, and others were introduced to it, and thanks to that, there were not a few people who got up from their beds. (But we can¡¯t ignore the social side effects. Some people who are tired of their real lives and want to escape to virtual reality are exploited by ¡®Utopia¡¯ brokers.) (So some gamers are asking for virtual reality games using ¡®Utopia¡¯s technology. The response is positive.) (But wouldn¡¯t games have side effects too? What if you never wake up?) (The government should set clear guidelines¡­) Park Shiwan turned off the radio and yed music. The main OST of the drama flowed out and the screen showed Park Shiwan¡¯s car speeding on the Han River bridge under the blue sky. Dreaming The logo of the drama, which was made with stylish calligraphy, appeared and the scene switched. ¡°Your mother is not waking up, I heard.¡± In a heavy interior with ck and mahogany wood, Park Chairman, who sat on the seat of honor, looked at his son, Park Shiwan, who stood upright and spoke like an order. ¡°You have to solve this too.¡± ¡°Your mother was a vegetative patient?¡± ¡°What do you care?¡± Park Shiwan narrowed one eye. There was no one around Park Chairman who would enter ¡®Utopia¡¯¡­ ¡°Tsk, that damn dementia.¡± Park Chairman didn¡¯t want to take care of a senile old woman, and asked his friend Park Chairman to dump his mother in the virtual reality world. Park Shiwan¡¯s expression turned to disgust when he heard Park Chairman¡¯s muttering. ¡°Anyway, you have to solve it. I have to go for a round.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, Chairman.¡± ¡°What?¡± Park Chairman raised his head at Park Shiwan¡¯s low voice. ¡°I¡¯m not in charge of the risk management team of ¡®Utopia¡¯ because of you. So I have no reason to listen to your personal matters.¡± ¡°You bastard!¡± Park Chairman, who had a hot temper, yelled. But Park Shiwan didn¡¯t change his expression and stood his ground. ¡°I won¡¯t end up like Siwoo.¡± ¡°Park Shiwan!¡± My brother, Park Siwoo, was nothing but a burden to Park Chairman. He became a vegetative patient after riding a motorcycle and was used as a test subject for the development of ¡®Utopia¡¯. But Park Siwoo never woke up and died. However, his experimental data remained and contributed to the sess of the Utopia project, and Park Chairman sat on a pile of money. ¡°Did you know that today is Siwoo¡¯s memorial day?¡± Unlike me, who was a bastard child, Park Siwoo was the youngest son that Park Chairman cherished. He even forgot his own son¡¯s memorial day and went to y golf. And the only person who cared about the memorial day was me, the bastard child. How ironic. ¡°I¡¯ll do it for you this one time, out of pity for the old man. But there won¡¯t be a second time.¡± I mmed the door. As I left the office with a fierce aura, the secretaries who were sitting in front of the office looked at each other. ¡°Who was that?¡± ¡°Oh, you must be new here. That¡¯s Park Shiwan, the Chairman¡¯s son. He¡¯s the team leader of the risk management team of ¡®Utopia¡¯.¡± The new secretary widened his eyes in surprise. The risk management team of ¡®Utopia¡¯ was responsible for bringing back the people who refused to return to reality even after their bodies were fully recovered, or the people who fell into a deep dream. ¡°He¡¯s the Chairman¡¯s son?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bastard.¡± ¡°Still, how can he make him do such a dangerous job? He could be a vegetative patient himself.¡± And the risk management team had few members despite the high sry. If they were careless, their minds could be trapped in ¡®Utopia¡¯ and never return to reality. ¡°I heard that he has someone he¡¯s looking for in ¡®Utopia¡¯.¡± ¡°Really? Is the person he¡¯s looking for a ¡®drifter¡¯?¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°Who is it?¡± And the people who were trapped in ¡®Utopia¡¯ and couldn¡¯t return to reality were called ¡®drifters¡¯. ¡°His mother, his biological mother, whom he lost when he was young.¡± ¡°Shiwan!¡± ¡°Juhee!¡± ¡°Are you going into the dream again today? Don¡¯t you have any requests?¡± ¡°I just got one.¡± Ah, the Chairman¡¯s order. Yang Juhee winked as if she understood. The actress who yed Yang Juhee was Jo Yumi, a three-year veteran. ¡°Then I¡¯ll use this in the dream today.¡± Yang Juhee tapped the screen in front of her. I stood behind Yang Juhee and looked at the screen. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a new AI. It¡¯s dangerous to go in alone, so take a partner with you. You almost couldn¡¯t wake upst time.¡± I smiled yfully. It was a very different atmosphere from when I was with the Chairman. ¡°You made a new AI? In such a short time?¡± ¡°I found out that someone else had made it first. I just tweaked it a bit.¡± Still, that¡¯s something. It¡¯s a skill to take someone else¡¯s source code andplete it. I chuckled and pressed my smartwatch a few times. ¡°I feel relieved with you, Juhee.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for me, you would have be a ¡®drifter¡¯ right away.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Iy down on the bed that was prepared in one corner of theb. Yang Juhee and the others moved busily and attached devices to measure my vital signs on my forehead, chest, and so on. ¡°I¡¯m going to connect.¡± ¡°Confirmed, Shiwan. Wake up safely this time too.¡± I nodded. I arrived at the room of memories. A long corridor, the doors that were stuck together on both sides were not uniform in size and shape, but each had their own. I opened some of the doors and collected clues. They were the memories of the client, the Chairman¡¯s mother. Her childhood, marriage and childbirth, the happy memories of holding her young son¡­ She wouldn¡¯t have known that her beloved son would dump her here. (Warning, a defense mechanism has urred.) What, already? I quickly hid behind the door. The defense mechanism was a signal sent by the client¡¯s brain, and it attacked to drive away the intruders when it detected an anomaly. And the target of the attack was usually the risk management team of ¡®Utopia¡¯. (The defense mechanism is too fast, Shiwan. I¡¯ll deploy the AI.) ¡°Okay.¡± I nodded at Yang Juhee¡¯s words and looked at the person-shaped light that slowly appeared next to me. ¡°Hello, master.¡± The person-shaped light became a silver-haired man. I looked at him for a moment. What kind of AI is this handsome? Did Yang Juhee¡¯s taste influence it? The silver-haired man held and released my hand, and opened his mouth in wonder as he examined his body. ¡°So this is what a human body is like.¡± ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have one. I haven¡¯t been developed for long.¡± He blinked his eyes and spoke in a calm voice without any intonation. He moved his body exaggeratedly and acted unnaturally. I thought for a short time and gave the AI a name. ¡°Chunbaek, okay?¡± ¡°Well, they say the more old-fashioned the name, the longer you live.¡± ¡°As long as the data hub doesn¡¯t break, I live longer.¡± Than you, master. Maybe it¡¯s because he¡¯s an artificial intelligence, but his jokes don¡¯t work. I ignored Chunbaek¡¯s words and looked outside. The defense mechanism was possessed by the people who appeared in the client¡¯s past memories and searched for the intruders. ¡°So, how are you going to deal with them?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take care of it. You can¡¯t get hurt, master.¡± If a healthy person gets injured in ¡®Utopia¡¯, it causes a great damage to their real mind. And if this damage exceeds a certain level, they be a ¡®drifter¡¯ right away. ¡°Stay hidden here.¡± Chunbaek reached out into the air, and a gun was created out of thin air. ¡°I¡¯ll start debugging.¡± The silver-haired Yoo Yeon Seo, Chunbaek, cocked his gun with a faint smile. Chapter 44: Dreaming (2). Chapter 44: Dreaming (2). Chunbaek flew across the screen, literally. He shot his gun without looking and hit the distant enemies, while blocking the nearby ones¡¯ punches with his other hand and kicking them. He looked calm and serene, even when he performed difficult moves. His movements were inhuman. Sihwan also helped Chunbaek while shooting at the enemies. The screen showed the tense situation without being too chaotic, and alternated between Yeon Seo and Jinsoo¡¯s brilliant action scenes. ¡®The directing is good.¡¯ Yeon Seo rested his elbow on the armrest and propped his chin up. ¡°Did you film that in one take, Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing.¡± The writer Jeong Dahee¡¯s studio was quite spacious, so there was enough room for the main actors and other staff members. Jeong Dahee fixed her eyes on the screen with sparkling eyes. There was no sound. She had only imagined it, but her characters, born from her fingertips, were alive and breathing. ¡°How can you do it so well? Did you learn self-defense when you were young, as a chaebol?¡± ¡°I did an action moviest year.¡± ¡°Right. The one where you yed a special forces agent? When is iting out?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, maybe after the drama ends.¡± Yeon Seo answered nonchntly and focused on the drama again. Actually, Chunbaek¡¯s action in ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was influenced by Yeon Seo¡¯s opinion. Kang Jinho couldn¡¯t feel pain, so he often used the strategy of sacrificing his flesh and taking the bones, which seemed to suit Chunbaek, who could just recover the damaged data in the drama. Thanks to that, the acting was easy. He just did what he used to do. ¡®He looks fine, though¡­¡¯ He was too healthy for someone who had a disease that made him vomit blood. Jinsoo nced at the back of Yeon Seo¡¯s head and then concentrated on the screen again. Sihwan and Chunbaek, who had subdued all the defense mechanisms, walked along the corridor of the memory room. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The longer they stayed, the more it affected their real bodies. Besides, the chairman¡¯s mother was old, so it was better to wake her up as soon as possible. ¡°But why do you look like that? You¡¯re just a digital scrap¡­¡± ¡°Are you saying I¡¯m handsome? I know that.¡± Chunbaek said with a shameless expression that didn¡¯t change at all, making Sihwan frown. ¡°I mixed the looks of idols, actors, models, and so on, ording to my taste.¡± ¡°I thought you were Juhee¡¯s taste.¡± ¡°Do you like Dr. Yang Juhee?¡± Chunbaek¡¯s direct question made Sihwan¡¯s expression change slightly. ¡°Ah.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say anything more.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chunbaek blinked his right eye. It looked more like a habit of closing his right eye when he blinked, rather than a wink. Anyway, Sihwan sighed, thinking it was a wink. At the end of the corridor of the memory room, there was arge door that led to the server of ¡®Utopia¡¯. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to see more memory clues?¡± ¡°No need.¡± ¡®Utopia¡¯ shows the user the environment they want. If they want to see their happy past memories, it creates a world based on their memories, and if they want to go to a world that would only exist in fantasy novels, it creates a suitable environment for them. And it sends signals to the user¡¯s brain waves in that world to heal their ufortable bodies in reality. Dementia was still beyond the technology¡¯s limit to cure, but¡­ ¡°Master, what kind of ideal world do you think the subject will have?¡± Looking at some memories, it seemed that the chairman¡¯s mother cherished her family terribly. She was devoted to her parents and siblings in her childhood, and to her husband and children when she grew up and got married. ¡°It¡¯s obvious. It must be a happy and harmonious environment with their family.¡± Park Si-hwan sneered and flung open the door of ¡®Utopia¡¯. Chun-baek tilted his head in surprise. ¡°¡­Well, you¡¯re right about the happy and harmonious environment.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± It was a nightclub from the 7080 era. The variety of time periods. That was why Yoo Yeon Seo chose ¡®Dreaming¡¯. The story of Park Si-hwan, who was bright on the outside but dark on the inside, unfolded as he brought out the stories of each case from reality. There were episodes that made each caseugh and cry, and the fantasy environment and different time periods that could only be seen in imagination had a charm that evoked nostalgia for the people of that era. ¡°Is this their ideal¡­or their escape¡­?¡± ¡°It¡¯s more likely to be thetter.¡± As they passed through the door, Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek¡¯s outfits changed. They wore retro-style clothes with bright primary colors, shirts and pants, and scarves around their necks. Chun-baek looked at his own body and then blinked his right eye at Park Si-hwan¡¯s outfit. ¡°It suits you well.¡± ¡°Are you mocking me?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not.¡± The production team deliberately put Park Si-hwan in a ridiculous outfit and Chun-baek in a rtively modest one. Park Si-hwan frowned at the contrast. ¡°Find her.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Chun-baek moved his head like an owl, while his body remained still. His eyes had a special effect that seemed to analyze something. ¡°She¡¯s over there.¡± Park Si-hwan followed Chun-baek¡¯s finger and saw the young chairman¡¯s mother dancing happily. ¡°She might not know that this world is inside ¡®Utopia¡¯, since she has dementia.¡± ¡°I guess so. How do we get her out¡­¡± Chun-baek replied matter-of-factly to Park Si-hwan¡¯s muttering. ¡°What do you mean, how? You have to seduce her, Master.¡± ¡°What?¡± Chun-baek looked at Park Si-hwan with his characteristic expressionlessness. His white skin and silver hair matched well. ¡°It seems like the case is dreaming of an escape, and isn¡¯t romantic love essential for an escape?¡± ¡°Where did you learn that?¡± ¡°They said so on the G-model site.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it. Erase it.¡± If he approached her too hastily, he would lose the next opportunity. He decided to send Chun-baek first and figure out her personality. ¡°You go ahead.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just a digital scrap, so I¡¯m very clumsy at dealing with the opposite sex. I¡¯ll be found out soon.¡± Was he sulking because he was called a digital scrap? He seemed to have enough emotion to seduce someone. Park Si-hwan sighed softly and rolled up his sleeves. ¡°I¡¯ll go, then. You check if there¡¯s any defense mechanism.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Chun-baek waited behind and Park Si-hwan tried to get close to the young chairman¡¯s mother. Their appearance was blended with the colorful and warm visual beauty. When they became somewhat friendly, they left the nightclub and walked along the dark street. ¡°Huh? What are those people?¡± ¡°What? Where¡­¡± The people who were in the nightclub came out one by one and approached Park Si-hwan and the chairman¡¯s mother. Their movements were strange. Like soldiers¡­ Park Si-hwan¡¯s expression sharpened in an instant. (Warning, defense mechanism activated.) Chun-baek, who had stuck behind Park Si-hwan, loaded his gun and said. ¡°Should we debug it?¡± ¡°Not now. We can¡¯t damage her.¡± Park Si-hwan looked at the young chairman¡¯s mother. The defense mechanism was from the case herself, so it wouldn¡¯t attack her, but they could get caught in the crossfire if they were too close. ¡°Then what do we do? Give me an order.¡± ¡°For now¡­run!¡± With that, the screen froze. The drama¡¯s OST yed and the sponsor logos shed briefly. ¡°It¡¯s not because it¡¯s our drama¡­but it was pretty well done, right?¡± ¡°Really. The director did an amazing job.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because the script is good.¡± ¡°The sound is also killer, right?¡± The people who were immersed in the drama with bated breath praised it one by one and pped their hands. ¡°Themunity response is also very good.¡± ¡°Yu-mi, you¡¯ve been looking at your phone since earlier, were you looking at that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fun.¡± Jo Yu-mi, who yed Yang Ju-hee, grabbed the person next to her and showed her the phone screen. ¡°Everyone is talking about Su-ho and Yeon Seo. There¡¯s nothing about me!¡± ¡°Here! Here it is.¡± ¡°Where¡­¡®Jo Yu-mi looks like a squid.¡¯ What is this!¡± The people who were listeningughed. -Chun-baek will take care of you from today -Is it normal that I find Yoo Yeon Seo cute? ©¸It¡¯s normal, me too -Drrr¡­thud¡­Hello, Master¡­Drrr¡­thud¡­Hello, Master¡­Drrr¡­thud¡­Hello, Master¡­Drrr¡­thud¡­Hello, Master¡­ -lol his serious expression telling him to seduce her cracked me up -But did Yoo Yeon Seo take acting lessonstely? He¡¯s using his body differently. ©¸True ©¸He¡¯s not bad at action, looking forward to the White Tiger episode -How fun is Dreaming that they took over the category First episode ¡®Dreaming¡¯ Jin Su-ho x Yoo Yeon Seo show off their special chemistry Yoo Yeon Seo, different from before¡­¡®Dreaming¡¯ captures theic, action, and emotion of the fantasy in the dream ¡®Dreaming¡¯ Jin Su-ho x Yoo Yeon Seo, a thrilling first encounter ¡®Not bad.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo turned off the screen and got up from his seat. He didn¡¯t care about the ratings, but seeing the result of what he had filmed made him want to look at the script again at home. Chun-baek¡¯s acting was mostly thanks to the reference of the beta and the 2207 android, so he didn¡¯t put much effort into it. He couldn¡¯t keep relying on his experience like this¡­ ¡°Writer, are you crying?¡± Director Lee Su-ji handed a tissue to Jeong Da-hee. ¡°No! It¡¯s just a bit¡­¡± Jeong Da-hee sniffed and tried to hold back her tears. Everyone wasughing, but she was moved by just watching the first episode¡­ But the people who knew what Jeong Da-hee had gone through just smiled warmly. ¡°It¡¯s a shame to leave this ce¡­Director, are you okay with filming tomorrow? Shall we have somete-night snacks? I¡¯ll treat.¡± ¡°Yes, sounds good!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be going then.¡± Everyone cheered at Lee Seon-ja¡¯s words. But Yoo Yeon Seo broke the friendly atmosphere with a faint voice. ¡°Huh¡­?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, are you not joining the after-party?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m tired.¡± The atmosphere of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was good. He didn¡¯t know why they were so nice to him even though he ran out of the set screaming, but he thought they were just kind-hearted people. Yoo Yeon Seo opened the door of the studio. Just then, a delivery man came into the studio and put a bag on the desk. ¡°Delivery.¡± ¡°Is it chicken?¡± The delivery men looked at the celebrities gathered in the studio with curiosity and quickly left to handle other deliveries. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Did Yeon Seo order this¡­?¡± ¡°Just have the after-party without me.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo said in his characteristguid voice and left the studio. A loud cheer came from behind. It was actually something he ordered through Im Seung-hyun, but he didn¡¯t do anything and just paid the money. ¡°Hey, Lee Tae-gyeom. I¡¯m going down.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo erased the smile that unknowingly hung on his lips and picked up his phone to make a short call. When he was waiting for the elevator, someone came out of the studio. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± It was Jin Su-ho. He had his belongings in his hand, so he must have left early like Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Are you not eating and just going?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m tired too. I don¡¯t eatte-night snacks much¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nced at Jin Su-ho. He wanted to look at the script at home partly because he was inspired by Jin Su-ho¡¯s acting. Park Si-hwan showed calcted movements that considered the camera angle in the cool scenes and fell apart endlessly in the ruined scenes. His voice and pronunciation were clear and hit the ears hard. ¡°Can the two lead actors leave?¡± ¡°We have this teacher, so it¡¯s fine.¡± Jin Su-ho smiled kindly. He heard from Lee Seon-ja why Yoo Yeon Seo ran out of the set and got angry, and he didn¡¯t get annoyed even when Yoo Yeon Seo whined. ¡°What about the hospital¡­¡± ¡°They said there was nothing wrong.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo cut off Jin Su-ho¡¯s words and lied without changing his expression. ¡°Do you, have it often?¡± ¡°No. It was just that time. I¡¯ll go first.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo got on the even-numbered floor elevator and left without hesitation. Jin Su-ho, who was left in the hallway, stroked his chin and sank into his thoughts. ¡®But it looked like¡­he was too familiar with it.¡¯ Chapter 45: Dreaming (3). Chapter 45: Dreaming (3). Park Si-hwan¡¯s desperate attempt to seduce the chairman¡¯s mother failed. But he managed to keep a safe distance and escape her wild escapade. ¡°That was fun. You can go now.¡± The chairman¡¯s mother left Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek at the front door of her single-family house. ¡°Mom!¡± The young chairman ran to his mother and hugged her. She smiled brightly and embraced him. ¡°Oh, my son.¡± A man and an artificial intelligence watched them from behind, their arms crossed. ¡°Why does Lee Chung-won, the chairman of Garam Global Holdings, want to bring her back?¡± ¡°Who knows¡­ Maybe he wants to take good care of her after waking her up.¡± Park Si-hwan answered vaguely. He didn¡¯t want to know. He didn¡¯t need to know. Especially since the chairman was known to be close to his father, Chairman Park. Birds of a feather flock together. He just wanted to finish this job quickly and focus on finding his mother. ¡°Well¡­ Humans are more absurd than anything they can imagine. A son abandons his senile mother, a father forsakes his child.¡± ¡°Where did you learn that? Not from some harmful site, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a harmful site, but the address is http://.dre¡­¡± ¡°Ah, forget it.¡± Park Si-hwan waved his hand. He had reached his limit. If he stayed here any longer, he would end up drifting in ¡®Utopia¡¯ too. ¡°Ma¡¯am.¡± ¡°Did you eat, son?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not your son, ma¡¯am. You know that.¡± The chairman¡¯s mother stopped stroking the child. The camera slowly moved from their backs to their faces. And her appearance changed from a young woman to an olddy. Park Si-hwan was sure that the chairman¡¯s mother knew everything from the start. She said it was fun and told them to leave. And she was more wary of Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek, and her defense mechanisms were more frequent than usual. ¡°Isn¡¯t it disgraceful for an old woman to go to a nightclub and make a fool of herself?¡± ¡°It could be.¡± Chun-baek blinked his right eye and spoke in a calm tone. ¡°I thought listening to loud music and shaking my body would make me forget. But the only thing I could think of was the nightclub.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Did you think I didn¡¯t know? I knew.¡± She meant that her son had abandoned her here. And that this ce was not real¡­ ¡°I knew too¡­¡± The olddy muttered with a sigh. Her eyes became cloudy. [Do I have to take care of my senile mother-inw at this age?! You do it! She¡¯s your mother!] [Where do I have the time for that?] [Then send her to a nursing home! Or hire a helper!] [She¡¯s practically the one who built thepany, and you want me to hire a helper? Or dump her in a nursing home? The shareholders are already angry enough, do you want to add fuel to the fire?!] [So you just dump her on me, I¡¯ll sign the divorce papers right now!] [Wait a minute! I have an idea. Oh, hello. Chairman Park?] Of all times, she had to be lucid then. If only she had been out of her mind, she would have passed it by without knowing¡­ Tears fell from her eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s go back now.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going.¡± The olddy shook her head vigorously. ¡°I have everything I want here.¡± She was richer now than when she was a middle-ss housewife, but she missed those days. She lived in a modest single-family house without any worries, and she saw off her reliable and domestic husband to work and took her child to school herself. She waved back at his fern-like hand as he waved at her, and she felt cozy andfortable in those old memories. ¡°Your son is looking for you.¡± ¡°Which one?¡± ¡°Yes, Lee Chung-won.¡± The olddy turned her head and looked at Park Si-hwan. ¡°Why does he¡­¡± ¡°Maybe¡­ He wants to make up with you.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Her face brightened like a child¡¯s and she smiled radiantly. Park Si-hwan felt a pang of guilt, but he smiled back and said. ¡°Yes, trust me.¡± In the end, the olddy was persuaded by Park Si-hwan and returned to reality. The olddy turned into a colorful cluster of light and flew up to the sky. Chun-baek and Park Si-hwan were left behind, staring nkly at it. ¡°It¡¯s all a lie, right?¡± Chun-baek grabbed Park Si-hwan¡¯s shoulder as he was about to return to reality. Park Si-hwan reluctantly turned his head. ¡°You did a good job too.¡± ¡°Master. Don¡¯t tell me to trust you so easily.¡± Chun-baek spoke in his usual expressionless tone, but he looked eerie. His subtle change in mood made Park Si-hwan tense up. ¡°You will regret what you did today.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll see you in the next ¡®Utopia¡¯.¡± And Park Si-hwan also turned into a cluster of light and returned to reality. As he was ascending, he looked down. Chun-baek was still looking at him. Park Si-hwan ignored Chun-baek¡¯s warning. He thought Yang Ju-hee had made a strange artificial intelligence. ¡°Si-hwan, have you seen this article?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Park Si-hwan turned his eyes to the tablet pad that Yang Ju-hee handed him. The tablet pad was also a PPL from Jusung Electronics. (Garam Global Group former vice-chairman Park Yu-rae, transfers shares to Garam Global Holdings chairman Lee Chung-won) (Chairman Lee Chung-won, who inherited the shares, strengthens his control structure) What? Park Si-hwan¡¯s eyes widened. Yang Ju-hee, who knew the inside story, also looked gloomy. ¡°That case, the chairman¡¯s mother. She logged into ¡®Utopia¡¯ again.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Our staff logged her in. They said they had no choice because it was the chairman¡¯s order¡­¡± So¡­ He abandoned her as he pleased and woke her up again to inherit the shares¡­ He forced a senile olddy who couldn¡¯t tell reality from fiction to stamp her seal? And then he abandoned her again? ¡°Ah¡­¡± Park Si-hwan ruffled his hair roughly and sighed. [You will regret what you did today.] Chun-baek was right. And at the end of the second episode, the chairman¡¯s mother, who logged into ¡®Utopia¡¯ again, went to an amusement park with the young chairman. ¡°Do you likeing here with mom, my son?¡± ¡°Yes, I do! How about you, mom?¡± ¡°I like it too.¡± The audio of the mother and son chatting happily yed softly, and the screen showed their backs, then zoomed in on the back of the chairman¡¯s mother, Park Yu-rae¡¯s head. She turned her head to listen to her son, but her face was not shown clearly. The viewers were left to imagine what her expression was like. *** ¡®Dreaming¡¯ ranked first in its time slot ¡®Dreaming¡¯ shows Jin Su-ho¡¯s satisfying revenge on the chairman Lee [Official] ¡®Dreaming¡¯ ranked first in drama buzz for two weeks in a row ¡®Dreaming¡¯ shows Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting transformation in a year ¡°What kind of drug did he take?¡± Hot reactions ¡®Dreaming¡¯ started to attract attention from the first broadcast and continued to soar. The atmosphere of the filming set was already good, and it got even better. Was it right for me to do this job after sending away a senile olddy? Jin Su-ho¡¯s acting as Park Si-hwan, who was tormented by guilt, was so good that he was mentioned as a candidate for the best actor award at the next year¡¯s ceremony. ¡®He was amazing.¡¯ Jin Su-ho¡¯s acting of agony. He conveyed Park Si-hwan¡¯s thoughts and emotions with just simple actions, breathing, and expressions, without any dialogue. ¡°Yeon Seo, where did you go? You came back after dyeing your roots.¡± He had to dye his hair more than once. His hair grew during the filming, and ck hair appeared at the roots, so he had to cover it up. ¡°It¡¯s so itchy, I¡¯m dying¡­¡± ¡°But your silver hair is getting good responses. Just bear with it a little.¡± It was silver hair, so it was prickly and itchy, and he couldn¡¯t scratch it because his hair was all set. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned and sat down, then picked up a script that fell on the floor. ¡°Whose script is this? There¡¯s nothing written on it.¡± ¡°No doodles either?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s Su-ho¡¯s.¡± Cho Yu-mi, who yed Yang Ju-hee, answered and Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head. How did she know whose script it was without looking? ¡°Su-ho is a genius actor. He just nces at it and memorizes everything, and he nails the character analysis and emotional line.¡± ¡°That¡¯s so¡­¡± ¡°Unfair, right?¡± ¡°Unfair.¡± They agreed at the same time, and Cho Yu-mi smiled. ¡°You know you¡¯re unfair too, right, Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t I always unfair?¡± ¡°Oh, not that.¡± What else then? Yoo Yeon Seo really didn¡¯t know and just stared nkly. Cho Yu-mi chuckled. ¡°You really don¡¯t know? You¡¯re causing a stir with your acting transformation. The people I know in the industry are only talking about you these days.¡± ¡°Really? It¡¯s probably because my acting was so bad before that it looks better now.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be too modest.¡± He was serious. Yoo Yeon Seo furrowed his brows. He had epted Park Min-woo¡¯s offer to make a special appearance in ¡®Hurricane¡¯, but he thought it was okay because the role was a chaebol third generation, just like himself. In ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯, the drama was canceled before he could show his acting, and the focus was on the lead actor who volunteered for the aspiring actors. And he finally felt a change in ¡®Dreaming¡¯. People were more interested in ¡®Dreaming¡¯ than ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ because of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s silver hair and the top star Jin Su-ho, and they paid more attention to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting transformation, which was 180 degrees different. Before the broadcast, the role of Chun-baek was a robot-like and awkward character, so the public opinion was that his previous bad acting would be eptable. But he acted so inhuman that some viewers felt ufortable. Some even felt a displeasing valley effect. And his action and physical acting were also different from before¡­ ¡°People would think you¡¯re a different person.¡± ¡°Think so.¡± He really was. ¡°I¡¯ll pass this on to Su-ho.¡± ¡°Okay, do that.¡± While Cho Yu-mi left with Jin Su-ho¡¯s script, Yoo Yeon Seo looked at his own script. It was densely written with where to stress the sybles, where to breathe, what emotion to capture here, and so on. But Jin Su-ho¡¯s script was¡­ ¡®It was so clean.¡¯ He didn¡¯t even mark the role he was ying. It was like reading a novel instead of a script. Come to think of it, Jin Su-ho didn¡¯t open his script much when he came to the set. He just briefly checked the folded one for scene checking. ¡®And he hardly made any NGs¡­¡¯ A born genius. Yoo Yeon Seo felt aplicated emotion. What was this feeling? Jealousy? No, more than that¡­ ¡®Is this apetitive spirit?¡¯ He wanted to surpass him. And if possible, he wanted to win. ¡®Not yet.¡¯ He had to work harder. ¡°The coffee truck support is here!¡± ¡°What? Do we have anythinging in?¡± ¡°Is it Su-ho¡¯s fan?¡± ¡°Su-ho had one in the morning, didn¡¯t he?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who was lost in thought, was awakened by the loud noise of the staff and Lim Seung-hyun. ¡°Sir, you should go outside.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a coffee truck support for you, sir¡­¡± ¡°Support? I thought only people with more money than me could do that.¡± There are fans with more money than me? There should be none in Korea, at least. ¡°Huh.¡± There was. Someone with more money than him. Yoo Yeon Seo followed Lim Seung-hyun and saw the message on the coffee truck, then stood there in a daze. Please take good care of our Yeon Seo Dad? What¡¯s with that heart? No wonder Lim Seung-hyun looked like he was holding back hisughter¡­ And the picture printed with the message was Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s childhood photo. ¡°Yeon Seo, we¡¯ll enjoy it!¡± ¡°Your dad really likes you, Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll eat well!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head casually and then bowed his head and rubbed his forehead in embarrassment. ¡°Ah, really¡­¡± Which conglomerate vice-chairman does this? Isn¡¯t this too embarrassing? But his mouth had a happy smile on it. Chapter 46: Dreaming (4). Chapter 46: Dreaming (4). Y__Yeon Seo Why did you send me this? Anyway, I enjoyed it. #support -Yoo Yeon Seo receives his first support from someone richer than her Support sender: Father (Vice Chairman of Juseong Group / 2nd richest person in Korea) ©¸Well¡­ there are people who are richer than her¡­ ©¸How can you beat your family??? ©¸But wasn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s childhood photo not revealed? ©¸©¸As expected, our father-inw has a sense of humor ©¸Lol???father????? ©¸Our father is handsome and has a good sense of humor ©¸Why are there so many crazy people here Yoo Gunmin hummed a tune as he felt good. He received a video call from his son, who had barely contacted him for a long time. He was touched by his son¡¯s grateful words and his chubby face. It felt like yesterday when he was lying in the intensive care unit, but now he was healthy and attending school and doing well in his entertainment activities. He almost shed a tear of joy, exaggerating a bit. [When I met your second son before, he was very polite, right?] [Your second son doesn¡¯t have any thoughts of marriage?] [Did you see how your son solved the case? Your son¡¯s farming is the real deal.] His reputation around him improved as well, and he felt full even without eating anything. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Yoo Gunmin flinched and looked behind him. Yoo Changho, the chairman of Juseong Group, approached him without a sound and showed him his phone screen. On the screen, there was a post of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s support confirmation on SNS. ¡°Father, you scared me.¡± ¡°This.¡± ¡°Father, do you use the inte these days?¡± ¡°Ahem¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤!¡± Yoo Chairman learned how to use the inte after being scolded by his wife, Park Geumju, and nagging the head of the strategic nning department. But he was too embarrassed to exin in detail, so he just showed him the screen without a word. ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤I sent a coffee truck to Yeon Seo¡¯s filming site.¡± ¡°How did you do that?¡± ¡°I asked Lim secretary.¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo¡¯s secretary. Lim Seunghyun secretary.¡± Lim secretary, Lim Seunghyun¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ He thought he heard it from his eldest grandson, Yoo Eunho. He said he finally hired a reliable person and he could rest assured. ¡°I was less worried this time since hested more than a year. He must be good since our Eunho picked him. But why do you look like that, father?¡± His chubby expression looked familiar. Yoo Gunmin narrowed his eyes and examined his father¡¯s face. Could it be, really? ¡°Father, do you want to send one too?¡± ¡°Uh¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ no, that¡¯s not it.¡± Yoo Chairman put his phone in his pocket and coughed as if nothing happened. Yoo Gunmin held back hisughter. He would get angry if heughed out loud. If he cared so much, he should have said something nice in front of him¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ What kind of pride does he have to be so strict with his grandson¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤. ¡°Hey, give me that secretary¡¯s number.¡± *** Park Siwan and Chunbaek bid farewell to the case subject who sublimated into a light cluster. He was a person who lived as a vegetable for 10 years and finally returned to reality. ¡°Today was easy¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± The case subject had no attachment to ¡®Utopia¡¯. He wanted to go back to reality and see his family, so waking him up was easy. ¡°Do you think he will be fine?¡± ¡°He will be fine. His family didn¡¯t give up and stayed by his side.¡± ¡°Well¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ I hope they don¡¯t me him after seeing the hospital bills. The ¡®Utopia¡¯ usage fee is not cheap, you know?¡± Park Siwan frowned and looked at Chunbaek. ¡°You, whenever I see you¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ you¡¯re too materialistic, aren¡¯t you? You¡¯re not very human-like.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because I¡¯m not human.¡± ¡°Oh, right.¡± He forgot that Chunbaek was an artificial intelligence, since he was always with him in ¡®Utopia¡¯. Park Siwan opened the fan in his hand. The case subject¡¯s ideal world was a historical drama that he was impressed by when he was young. ¡°Do you want to log out?¡± ¡°I have to.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll see you in the next ¡®Utopia¡¯.¡± Chunbaek said goodbye without any regret. His silver hair and purple robe suited him well. ¡°What do you do here when I log out?¡± ¡°I just¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ wait.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yes, master.¡± Park Siwan hesitated a bit and sat next to Chunbaek. ¡°I still have some time left, so let¡¯s goter¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Chunbaek¡¯s expression brightened noticeably. He smiled brightly like a child. No wonder he forgot that he was an artificial intelligence. ¡°Master, what was your dream?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Your future aspiration.¡± Park Siwan looked at the distant sky. His expression was filled with regret and longing. ¡°I wanted to do music¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ being a pianist was my dream.¡± ¡°You seem to have a lot of sensitivity, unlike your appearance.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Park Siwan gave Chunbaek a headlock. Chunbaek didn¡¯t feel any pain and spoke with his usual nk expression. ¡°Don¡¯t you regret it? You gave up your dream and work under Park Chairman, whom you hate so much.¡± ¡°That¡¯s all in the past¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Park Siwan loosened his arm. Art was the realm of talent, and hecked talentpared to his peers. And he thought this job suited him to some extent¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ and he had someone he had to find. ¡°What about you?¡± It was ridiculous to ask such a question to an artificial intelligence, but he felt like Chunbaek would give a usible answer. He was different from other artificial intelligences, showing more human aspects. ¡°I, well¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Chunbaek blinked his right eye habitually. And he looked at Park Siwan with a nk face. Park Siwan pulled his head back at the creepy atmosphere. ¡°I want to destroy this world.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Time¡¯s up. Goodbye.¡± ¡®Dreaming¡¯ depicted Park Siwan and Chunbaek¡¯s activities in various time periods. In the process, writer Jeong Dahee and director Lee Sooji maintained the tension by dropping important hints. -Jin Suho¡¯s acting is crazy [Dreaming] The more I watch this drama, the more fun it is. The plot, the chemistry, the acting are all amazing. -Where can I find an artificial intelligence like Chunbaek? -But isn¡¯t Chunbaek a bit too strong? ©¸222 ©¸From his meaningful expressions and the intense background music, I think Chunbaek is actually the hidden viin. ©¸©¸I think so too. From the clues about the bug that urred in Utopia, I think Chunbaek himself might be a bug. ©¸Isn¡¯t it just because Yoo Yeon Seo can¡¯t act yet? ¡®Dreaming¡¯ achieves 15.9% ratings¡­ Breaks its own record ¡®Dreaming¡¯ Chunbaek wishes to destroy Utopia¡­ Is Yoo Yeon Seo an enemy or an ally? [Summary] JSTV¡¯s ¡®Dreaming¡¯ capturesughter, emotion, and social issues The ratings were stable in double digits despite being a cable TV. There were also expectations that thest episode would reach 20%. The export contracts were also announced one after another. The fans of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ were already conducting a Blu-ray demand survey. ¡°Hyung, I¡¯m watching the drama well.¡± ¡°So, is Chunbaek a viin?¡± The group members who did the group project with Yoo Yeon Seo got an A+ without him. It was the victory of capital. ¡°Check it out on the broadcast.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± The group members sighed regretfully. ¡°Hyung, don¡¯t take a leave of absence next semester. If there¡¯s a group project, do it with me.¡± ¡°Me too!¡± The business administration department was famous for having a lot of group projects. Everyone was alreadyying the groundwork to be in the same group as Yoo Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled and got into his car. When Yoo Yeon Seo finished his semester, ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was also heading to the end. It was the episode where thest case¡¯s story and Park Siwan, who was looking for his mother, found an important clue. ¡°Is this the case selected for the social contribution program?¡± ¡°Yes. His body has recovered and his neural response is good, so we should wake him up soon. But¡­¡± Social contribution program. It was a program that selected patients who were unfortunate or poor and connected them to ¡®Utopia¡¯ for free to heal their bodies in reality. ¡®Lee Minseong, 21 years old. Paralyzed from a traffic ident a year ago. Connected to Utopia for 11 months¡­¡¯ Park Siwan flipped through the case¡¯s profile and looked at Yang Juhee, who was hesitating. ¡°That¡­ He was traveling with his family and got hit by a drunk driver. They all died and he was the only survivor.¡± Park Siwan swallowed his breath. ¡°Then¡­ He has no other family? Grandparents or¡­¡± ¡°His parents were orphans, so he has no rtives. Even if we take responsibility for his future with a schrship system¡­¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t know, right? That his family is all dead?¡± Yang Juhee bit her lower lip and nodded. ¡°You want me to wake him up?¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± Yang Juhee and Park Siwan let out a heavy sigh. ¡°If you¡¯re ufortable, you don¡¯t have to do it. I¡¯ll pass it on to another team member¡­¡± ¡°No, I have to do it.¡± I don¡¯t know if it will go well. Park Siwan closed his eyes tightly. When he first came to the risk management team, he didn¡¯t care about the case¡¯s story. He didn¡¯t care about how the case would live in reality after he woke him up. To him, waking up the people in ¡®Utopia¡¯ was just¡­ a job. He had no other emotions. [Everything I want is here.] [You will regret it.] But he was bothered by the chairman¡¯s mother and Chunbaek¡¯s ominous words. What if I wake him up and he finds out that his family is all dead? What will happen to him? ¡°¡­I¡¯ll connect.¡± ¡°Confirmed, Siwan. Log out if it¡¯s too hard.¡± Yang Juhee hesitated for a moment, then gathered her courage and grabbed Park Siwan¡¯s hand. Park Siwan was surprised and opened his eyes wide, then smiled softly and held her hand. He felt the warmth of Yang Juhee¡¯s hand. ¡°Wee, master.¡± As soon as Park Siwan connected to ¡®Utopia¡¯, Chunbaek was already waiting for him. He narrowed his eyes when he saw the smile on Park Siwan¡¯s lips. ¡°Did something good happen?¡± ¡°No?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me¡­ You and Dr. Yang Juhee got along well? Master, tell me the story.¡± Chunbaek giggled and followed Park Siwan, buzzing around him. Why are you happier than me when I got along with Yang Juhee? Park Siwan shook off the annoying silver hair and frowned. ¡°What did you mean by what you said before?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°That you want to destroy this world.¡± Chunbaek paused for a moment, then smiled. Chunbaek showed more human expressions as he spent more time with Park Siwan, but now he had a mechanical smile like when they first met. Park Siwan felt a sense of difort at his appearance. ¡°How could I do that? If I destroy this world, I will disappear too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s just curiosity. I wonder what will happen to the ¡®drifters¡¯ in this world if I destroy it. Will they wake up forcibly?¡± Park Siwan crossed his arms. In the distance, he saw the ¡®room of memory¡¯ of this case. ¡°Well¡­ Isn¡¯t that the same as waking them up forcibly? That method is¡­ dangerous.¡± It wasn¡¯t for nothing that there was a risk management team. If they turned off the ¡®Utopia¡¯ device and woke up the case forcibly, nine out of ten cases would have their minds copse, so they had to be careful. ¡°Yes, it is.¡± ¡°By the way, you know the case¡¯s story, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Dr. Yang Juhee just updated the information. It¡¯s a pity, he¡¯s still young¡­¡± Park Siwan let out a heavy sigh. ¡°Is this right, waking him up?¡± Chunbaek blinked his right eye and looked at Park Siwan¡¯s expression. ¡°It¡¯s up to you, master.¡± Chapter 47: Dreaming (5). Chapter 47: Dreaming (5). Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek entered ¡®Utopia¡¯ after passing through the room of memories. The ideal world of the subject, Lee Min-sung, was none other than¡­ high school. ¡°It¡¯s unusual.¡± ¡°He had the ident before his graduation ceremony¡­¡± ¡°Then, would his attachment end if he graduated safely?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek¡¯s clothes changed automatically to match Lee Min-sung¡¯s ideal world. They wore school uniforms and headed to the ssroom where Lee Min-sung was. ¡°There¡¯s a new transfer student today.¡± Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek were introduced as the new students. They naturally approached the subject, Lee Min-sung, and hung out with him. ¡°Hey, do you want to y ser?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± A smile appeared on Park Si-hwan¡¯s lips. He felt nostalgic and happy about his school days. Chun-baek was a weirdo in the ss and had many people around him. No one said anything about Chun-baek¡¯s silver hair, which showed that this was different from reality. While ying ser with Lee Min-sung, Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek sat on a bench for a while. ¡°I think I understand why there are so many posts on the inte that miss their high school days.¡± ¡°Yeah? Is it fun?¡± Chun-baek didn¡¯t know what his feelings were, so he tilted his head and nodded slightly. ¡°Some kids asked me about my family earlier, so I said I was an only child. Do you have any siblings, master?¡± ¡°I have one half-brother, but he¡¯s a spitting image of Park Chairman, so I don¡¯t even want to call him brother.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t get along well, do you?¡± ¡°And¡­¡± Park Si-hwan paused for a moment. He lowered his head and fiddled with his hand as he spoke softly. ¡°I had¡­ a younger brother. His name was Park Si-woo¡­ We were close. Not like half-brothers, but like real brothers.¡± ¡°You had?¡± ¡°Yeah, he became a vegetable after a motorcycle ident right after graduating high school.¡± ¡°Then, is he being treated in ¡®Utopia¡¯?¡± Park Si-hwan shook his head. His expression wasplicated. He looked sad and regretful. ¡°That bastard¡­ father put Si-woo in the ¡®Utopia Project¡¯, and the experiment was sessful. If it wasn¡¯t for him, the development of ¡®Utopia¡¯ would have been dyed by 10 years.¡± ¡°Oh, he¡¯s like my creator along with Dr. Yang Ju-hee.¡± Chun-baek turned his head and looked at Park Si-hwan¡¯s expression. ¡°Then, did your brother wake up?¡± ¡°No.¡± Park Si-hwan opened his eyes after closing them tightly and stared nkly at the sky. ¡°Right before the experiment was concluded sessfully, the hospital where he was caught fire.¡± ¡°Then¡­¡± ¡°They couldn¡¯t even find his remains¡­¡± ¡°Why did it have to be there¡­?¡± Park Si-hwan exhaled deeply as he spoke. At that time, Park Si-hwan connected to ¡®Utopia¡¯ to hear his brother¡¯sst words, but he heard that Park Si-woo¡¯s mind in ¡®Utopia¡¯ naturally disappeared because he had no body to return to. And this incident became the reason why he became the team leader of the risk management team. Later, when he found out that his biological mother, Kim Yoon-hwa, was approached by a ¡®Utopia¡¯ broker and fell into a virtual world, his final goal was to bring his mother back to reality. ¡°I should have visited him more often¡­ If I did, I could have saved him.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If he wasn¡¯t angry, he would have woken up and gone to college¡­¡± That¡¯s why he thought of his younger brother, Park Si-woo, every time he saw Lee Min-sung. They were around the same age. This ce was a world tailored to Lee Min-sung. A perfect world without worries or troubles. He received the attention of many friends at school, and he had a family that weed him warmly at home. But when he returned to reality, he would face a reality where he had no one. Was it really right to wake him up? ¡°It¡¯s time. Let¡¯s go.¡± The school bell rang, signaling the end of lunchtime. Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek dusted off their seats and got up to go back to the ssroom. But Park Si-hwan stopped in his tracks and fixed his gaze on the school gate. ¡°Wait¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Park Si-hwan suddenly ran towards the gate. If he wasn¡¯t mistaken, the person standing in front of the gate was¡­ ¡°Mom!¡± It was his biological mother whom he had been looking for. But when Park Si-hwan reached the gate with full speed, his mother was gone. ¡®Did I see it wrong?¡¯ No, he didn¡¯t see it wrong. His mother, Kim Yoon-hwa, smiled faintly at him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chun-baek, who had a calm face, looked around with curiosity behind Park Si-hwan, who was breathing heavily. Park Si-hwan wiped his face with his hand and said as if sighing. ¡°No¡­ It¡¯s nothing.¡± The ideal world of the subject, Lee Min-sung, was nearing its end. Time skipped over several days as if fast-forwarding, and it was finally Lee Min-sung¡¯s graduation day. Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek, who were neatly dressed in school uniforms, watched Lee Min-sung receive flowers from his parents. ¡°There¡¯s not much time left.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Master, what will you¡­ do?¡± Chun-baek had been watching Park Si-hwan¡¯s conflict from the side. ¡°I have to wake him up.¡± ¡°Reality might be more hellish for Lee Min-sung. Wouldn¡¯t it be better to live afortable life in this world until his body ages in reality?¡± ¡°I still have to wake him up.¡± Park Si-hwan lifted his head with determination. ¡°You¡¯re right, reality might be more hellish. But is living without any conflict in a false happiness, is this life?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Lee Min-sung¡¯s ident was unfortunate, but the living have to live. Not here¡­ but in a proper reality. Sometimes, they have to face walls that they can¡¯t ovee and know the achievement of oveing them.¡± Park Si-hwan¡¯s expression and actions still showed some hesitation. He might regret this decision. If Lee Min-sung was his younger brother, Park Si-woo, he would have chosen to take him out of the well-made false world and into reality. ¡°You made a good decision.¡± Chun-baek smiled brightly and cheered for Park Si-hwan. ¡°Hey, Park Si-hwan! Chun-baek too, why are you sote? Let¡¯s take a picture¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Lee Min-sung.¡± Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek¡¯s outfits changed from school uniforms to neat suits. ¡°It¡¯s time to go back.¡± Lee Min-sung looked at Park Si-hwan and Chun-baek with a bewildered expression. Some people started to disappear from the school auditorium where the graduation ceremony was taking ce. ¡°What, what do you mean¡­?¡± ¡°Mr. Lee Min-sung, you had a car ident in a tunnel on your way to the East Sea. Do you remember?¡± ¡°I, I wasn¡¯t already dead?¡± He thought it was heaven or the afterlife. It was amon misconception among the many subjects that Park Si-hwan had dealt with. ¡°No, you came to a virtual world for a while to recover your body. Do you know ¡®Utopia¡¯?¡± ¡°I¡­ I think I¡¯ve heard of it.¡± Lee Min-seong rolled his eyes in confusion. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to reality. We have to give the server assigned to you to someone else now.¡± ¡°What happened to my parents?¡± ¡°That, you have to see for yourself when you go up.¡± Park Si-hwan clenched his fists. He couldn¡¯t bring himself to tell the innocent face that didn¡¯t know anything that he had no family left. ¡°Now, graduate from high school and enjoy your college freshman life. In reality.¡± Lee Min-seong hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Soon, he sublimated into a cluster of light. ¡°I¡¯m going too.¡± ¡°Yes, master.¡± Park Si-hwan stared nkly at the sight, then hurriedly looked for the logout button. ¡°Patient, are you awake?¡± And in reality, Lee Min-seong blinked and focused his eyes on the unfamiliar ceiling. He moved his body ording to the nurse¡¯s words, then heard a shocking news. ¡°Mom, dad¡­ they¡¯re dead¡­?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The ¡®Utopia¡¯ official who exined the ident details bowed his head with a dejected face. Lee Min-seong breathed heavily. ¡°My mom, dad¡­¡± ¡°Your future life will be taken care of by our ¡®Utopia¡¯ foundation¡­¡± ¡°Why did you wake me up¡­?¡± Soon, tears flowed from Lee Min-seong¡¯s eyes. He breathed faster and faster, then sobbed. ¡°Aaaah!¡± ¡°Patient! Calm down!¡± ¡°Call the doctor!¡± Lee Min-seong threw anything he could grab and screamed. The nurse ran out of the ward in a hurry, and Park Si-hwan, who was standing outside the ward door and heard everything, closed his eyes with a bitter feeling. ¡®Did I really do the right thing?¡¯ Wouldn¡¯t it be better to live in a dream forever than to live in a miserable reality? Park Si-hwan¡¯s mind, which had originally chosen reality over the false world of ¡®Utopia¡¯, began to waver. He left Lee Min-seong¡¯s scream behind and headed to another ward. In that ward, there was his biological mother, Kim Yoon-hwa, who was lying down with the ¡®Utopia¡¯ connection device attached to her body. Park Si-hwan looked at Kim Yoon-hwa¡¯s face for a long time, then whispered. ¡°Mom, is that why you¡¯re not waking up?¡± Because you like the dream more than reality? He had hidden his true feelings withposure, but tears fell from his eyes. He had heard from the ¡®Utopia¡¯ broker who had put his mother in why Kim Yoon-hwa had run away to ¡®Utopia¡¯. ¡°Mom¡­¡± She had sent him to Chairman Park, hoping that he would grow up without worries in their poor situation. But Kim Yoon-hwa couldn¡¯t forget the young Park Si-hwan who held onto her. She had run away to ¡®Utopia¡¯ with regret and guilt for not being able to share his growth. Park Si-hwan had resented Kim Yoon-hwa for sending him to Chairman Park when he was in puberty, but now that he was in his 30s, he understood his mother. If he had lived with his mother in a one-room apartment, his heart might have been rich, but he would have had to face the harsh reality. He wouldn¡¯t have been able to dream of being a pianist, or be a team leader of a decentpany. Objectively speaking, it was better to live under Chairman Park, who was his father in name only, and spend his money. He wanted to tell her that she didn¡¯t have to feel guilty. And he wanted to tell her to live in reality with him now. ¡°I won¡¯t me you, mom. Can¡¯t you just wake up now?¡± Park Si-hwan cried out loud, resting his forehead on Kim Yoon-hwa¡¯s hand. The screen showed his back gradually moving away as the 15th episode ended. And the preview of thest episode came out with the OST. (You¡¯re going to log in? Without a sponsor?) (Si-hwan! You have to log out quickly! If you don¡¯t¡­!) (There is no paradise where you ran away.) The screen briefly showed the tense moments of Park Si-hwan with a stern expression and Yang Ju-hee who was frantically typing on the keyboard. (The program is rejecting¡­! There are too many bugs!) And Chun-baek, who wasmanding the men in ck suits and sunsses like his own soldiers, stared at the screen with a scary face. (Get out of here.) Chun-baek summoned a gun and loaded a bullet. nk, the sound of metal was heavy. (Before I force you out.) Chun-baek warned in a low voice, aiming his gun at Park Si-hwan. -Wow ?? -What¡¯s with Chun-baek? -I wish the final episode would start as soon as I wake up -Chun-baek¡¯s darkening is so out of the blue -Why is there so much supporting role today??It¡¯s not even a filler?? -It¡¯s not going to be a dragon head death, right? The writer is a rookie, so I¡¯m nervous?? -It seems like there¡¯s a twist element since they¡¯re showing Chun-baek¡¯s darkening so tantly ©¸222 -Jo Yu-mi¡¯s role is so small? Is she the heroine or not?? -I think Chun-baek will drop a big bomb at the end The real-time reactions that would have been flooded with ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo can¡¯t act.¡¯ ¡®I can¡¯t immerse myself in the drama.¡¯ were now empathizing with Chun-baek rather than Yoo Yeon Seo. Now, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting was not a hindrance to the immersion of the drama. ¡°It¡¯s fun.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who had already finished recording the final episode and was watching the broadcast at home, turned off his phone andy down on the bed. He held a dry towel in her hand. ¡°Beta.¡± The shooting was over, and it was time to go back to normal. ¡°Start memory synchronization.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo closed his eyes. I hope the aftereffects were less painful¡­ Chapter 48: Dreaming (6). Chapter 48: Dreaming (6). While Yoo Yeon Seo was synchronizing her memories and recovering her broken body, the 16th episode of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was aired. Sihwan realized that his mother in ¡®Utopia¡¯ was often found in certain ces. Kindergarten, yground, school¡­ All ces where children would be. And every time she saw Sihwan in those ces, she secretly wiped away her tears. ¡°You want to connect to Utopia? Without a subject?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Sihwan, you know it¡¯s dangerous to enter Utopia without a subject, right? Even if it shares the same server¡­¡± ¡°Can you recreate Eunmin¡¯s ideal world?¡± Yang Juhee bit her lower lip. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ possible. Because the data is still there.¡± Sihwany down on the seat and attached the Utopia connection device to his body. Yang Juhee grabbed his hand anxiously. ¡°But, you know it¡¯s risky to enter a world that has already ended, right? You might end up drifting¡­¡± ¡°Please.¡± Yang Juhee sighed softly and gestured to the staff. The staff helped Sihwan connect to Utopia. ¡°You know about the bugstely, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Be careful.¡± Sihwan searched for Kim Yoonhwa mainly in ces where children gathered. ¡°Mom!¡± And after wandering for a few times, he was able to find his mother. Yang Juhee in reality typed frantically on the keyboard. Sihwan had only a little time left to stay in Utopia. (Sihwan, the program is weird. There¡¯s no time.) ¡°I know.¡± Kim Yoonhwa knelt on one knee in front of the young Sihwan and brushed his hair. The grown-up Sihwan stood behind Kim Yoonhwa and spoke softly. ¡°Mom. Let¡¯s go with me.¡± ¡°Sihwan¡­¡± Sihwan turned Kim Yoonhwa around by her shoulder. But Kim Yoonhwa¡¯s gaze was still on the young Sihwan. Sihwan shook Kim Yoonhwa slightly. His eyes were red. As if he was about to cry. ¡°Mom, this is not me.¡± ¡°My son.¡± ¡°Mom!¡± Kim Yoonhwa shuddered. The young Sihwan had suddenly frozen as if paused. ¡°H-how¡­¡± Kim Yoonhwa avoided the gaze of her son who was holding her shoulder. She was ashamed to face her grown-up son. She had abandoned him to Park Chairman when life was hard. She thought it was a luxury to miss him. So she escaped to Utopia. She spent her son¡¯s childhood with him, something she couldn¡¯t do in reality. Then she found out that the real Sihwan was looking for her. She was content with just watching him from afar. She was sorry for her son who would have to take care of his old mother if she returned to reality. ¡°I don¡¯t resent you, mom. I don¡¯t think you abandoned me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°So let¡¯s go back and be my real mom. Okay? Not this fake one. Be my real mom. Please?¡± Sihwan pleaded with tears in his eyes. His trembling voice sounded desperate. ¡°Let¡¯s live together for real¡­¡± Kim Yoonhwa¡¯s eyes regained focus. She reached out and touched her son¡¯s cheek. ¡°Sihwan. My son¡­¡± When Sihwan felt his mother¡¯s warmth and smiled faintly, something went wrong. ¡°Huh?¡± The floor under Sihwan copsed and a ck hand came out of it and swallowed Sihwan. ¡°Ah, no.¡± (No¡­! Sihwan¡­!) Kim Yoonhwa¡¯s trembling voice and Yang Juhee¡¯s scream-like voice were heard. Sihwan was sucked into the endless darkness and became a ¡®drifter¡¯. ¡®How many days have passed since I came here?¡¯ Sihwan regained his senses and found himself in his past happy memories. He ran around recklessly with Park Siwoo, who was the only one who approached him in Park Chairman¡¯s house where he had no ce. The memory of ying the piano for the first time and winning apetition¡­ ¡®Maybe it¡¯s not so bad to live here¡­¡¯ Sihwan, who had been agonizing over his dreams and reality, his chairman¡¯s mother and Eunmin¡¯s prognosis, copsed powerlessly. ¡°Master.¡± And then, Chunbaek appeared. ¡°Are you going to stay here forever?¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± ¡°There is no paradise in the ce you ran away to.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Sihwan watched Park Siwoo bragging about his motorcycle from afar. Chunbaek nced at Park Siwoo and said. ¡°Do you know what it means to live here forever?¡± Sihwan lifted his head and looked at Chunbaek. Sihwan, who had been lost, suddenly came to his senses. What did I just say? I finally found my mother, but I was lost in the happy memories that the dream showed me¡­ ¡°You can¡¯t escape even if you know this is not reality.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°In this world where there is only false happiness, living without any conflict is not life. You know that.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°As long as the data remains, you can¡¯t even die at will.¡± ¡°What are you?¡± As Chunbaek spoke, his mechanical expression gradually peeled off and became human. The director was satisfied with this expression change acting, but Yoo Yeon Seo was not and had to reshoot the scene several times. Behind Chunbaek, men in ck suits and sunsses gathered one by one. They were bugs that urred in Utopia. ¡°Don¡¯t act so out of ce, master.¡± ¡°Chunbaek.¡± ¡°Get out of here.¡± Chunbaek summoned a gun and pointed it at Sihwan. He looked like he would shoot at any moment. ¡°Before I force you out.¡± Then the bugs rushed towards Sihwan. Sihwan turned and ran. ¡®Where should I go?¡¯ He had no time to think. He had to change his direction and head to another way because of Chunbaek who didn¡¯t stop shooting. Soon Utopia ended and Sihwan¡¯s memory room appeared. ¡°Dr. Yang Juhee is so good¡­¡± Chunbaek, who was shooting, twisted his body strangely. Sihwan took advantage of the gap and distanced himself from the bugs that were chasing him. (Sihwan!) ¡°Juhee?¡± Yang Juhee in reality was not idle either. She was debugging the program and trying to get Sihwan out, typing frantically on the keyboard. (The program is rejecting¡­! There are too many bugs!) ¡°Hold on!¡± (I¡¯ll try to block them as much as I can, so get out quickly!) Sihwan had a question as he got some leeway. Chunbaek, the artificial intelligence, was always urate. He wouldn¡¯t shoot so off-target. Never. ¡®He¡¯s luring me.¡¯ To whom? The answer came right away. At the end of the road he was lured to, Kim Yoonhwa was waiting for Sihwan anxiously. ¡°Mom!¡± ¡°Sihwan!¡± Sihwan held Kim Yoonhwa¡¯s hand tightly and reassured her. ¡°Mom. Let¡¯s go now.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Kim Yoonhwa, who confirmed that Sihwan was safe, ascended to the light cluster without hesitation and returned to reality. Sihwan sighed in relief. Now I have to go back to reality too¡­ How do I do that? ¡°Did you send mother to reality?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Sihwan, who was caught from behind, shuddered. ¡°Follow me.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no time.¡± Chunbaek grabbed Sihwan¡¯s wrist and led the way. Sihwan, who didn¡¯t know why, tried to break free, thinking it might be another trap of Chunbaek, but Chunbaek was stronger. ¡°There¡¯s one door left to go to reality. I nted a backdoor¡­ Here it is.¡± ¡°What are you?¡± Sihwan, who stood in front of the white door, pushed Chunbaek¡¯s hand away and red at him. ¡°So, are you done with escaping reality?¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± ¡°Good. Go ahead. There¡¯s no time.¡± Sihwan hesitated for a moment and then sighed in resignation. ¡°Tell me why. Why did you do this?¡± He had no other choice anyway, and he felt that Chunbaek wouldn¡¯t do this without a reason, seeing that he lured him to his mother. Chunbaek looked at Sihwan for a while and smiled faintly. There wereplex emotions in his smile, such as relief and joy. ¡°You can¡¯t be trapped here too, brother.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Just go. Live your reality.¡± Chunbaek opened the backdoor and pushed Sihwan in. The door closed harshly. Brother, he said? Sihwan tried to open the door again, but Chunbaek was blocking it and it wouldn¡¯t open. He banged on the door. ¡°Hey, you!¡± He heard Chunbaek fighting with the bugs outside. Sihwan rolled his eyes and thought. [Humans are more absurd than what they imagine. A son abandons a senile parent, a father abandons a child.] [What will happen to the ¡®drifters¡¯ in this world if it¡¯s destroyed? Will they wake up forcibly?] [You thought well.] Park Siwoo, who became ab rat for the ¡®Utopia¡¯ project by his father, Chunbaek, who subtly led Sihwan to send the subjects to reality. [You can¡¯t die at will.] Park Siwoo, who burned in the fire during the experiment. The researchers assumed that his mind was also extinguished as he had no body to return to in ¡®Utopia¡¯. But what if he wasn¡¯t? What if Park Siwoo¡¯s mind remained as data and became a ¡®drifter¡¯ in ¡®Utopia¡¯? And he wanted to destroy this world to die, that¡¯s why¡­ Sihwan grabbed his head andughed bitterly. ¡°Ha ha¡­¡± Chunbaek, who blinked his right eye habitually, it was Park Siwoo¡¯s habit when he was young. Why did I notice this now? ¡°Siwoo¡­¡± Sihwan lost consciousness after enduring for a long time. -??? -Wow -Crazy -OMG -Wasn¡¯t there a summary post that Chunbaek=Park Siwoo earlier? -He dropped the hints tantly -Ah Chunbaek?? The scene changed after a brief ckout. A man with ck hair was sobbing in a white space. ¡°Mom!¡± It was Park Siwoo, who was trapped in ¡®Utopia¡¯. The person who made a special appearance as Park Siwoo was Park Minwoo, who filmed ¡®White Tiger¡¯ with Yoo Yeon Seo. He showed his anxiety by trembling his chin. ¡°Brother!¡± He shouted loudly, but there was no answer. He wandered around the white space in panic and stared nkly at the huge light cluster that filled one wall. Then he reached out to the light and was sucked into it. The light expanded greatly and filled the screen with white. The ck-haired Park Siwoo disappeared without a trace. Instead, the person who appeared there was silver-haired Yoo Yeon Seo, Chunbaek was born. Park Siwoo became Chunbaek. He approached Sihwan to find clues to destroy the program in order to escape from ¡®Utopia¡¯. He thought he could return to reality if he destroyed the program. [The hospital where he was burned down.] [They couldn¡¯t even find his remains¡­] But when he realized that he had no body to return to, he was frustrated. He lost his motivation and changed his mind when he saw Sihwan. He couldn¡¯t live here forever. He caused bugs in ¡®Utopia¡¯ on purpose to get out of this world and face aplete death. ¡°¡­Why did brother connect again?¡± When the destruction of ¡®Utopia¡¯ was imminent, a variable urred. Sihwan, who connected without a subject, was struggling to find his mother. There was not much time left to destroy this world, but still¡­ Chunbaek decided to y the viin on purpose to save Sihwan and Kim Yoonhwa. ¡°Dr. Yang Juhee is so good¡­¡± And in the process, the destruction of ¡®Utopia¡¯ became impossible. It was because Yang Juhee¡¯s skill to stabilize ¡®Utopia¡¯ was so excellent. ¡°Dying is out of the question¡­ Ha ha!¡± He felt like living here with his brother, but he changed his mind. Chunbaek pushed Sihwan into the backdoor. He thought it was enough to have himself here. Sihwan barely returned to reality through the backdoor and fell asleep for several days. He woke up and got up from his seat, and luckily, his body and mind were fine. ¡°Utopia was barely stabilized. There were people who were being treated, so we had to preserve their minds.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah. You did well.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be busy stabilizing the server for a while.¡± ¡°What happened to Chunbaek?¡± Yang Juhee shook her head with a sad expression. After that, Sihwan sued Park Chairman. He had evidence that he used ¡®Utopia¡¯, which was supposed to be for the recovery of the patients, for his own selfish desires. Naturally, Park Chairman of Garam Global Holdings also faced public criticism. His mother, who was brought out of ¡®Utopia¡¯, was receiving tender care from her daughter who didn¡¯t know the situation in a foreign country. The person who had lived as a vegetable for 10 years and returned to reality opened a restaurant with his family. His expression looked endlessly bright. Eunmin, who finally realized the absence of his parents, clenched his teeth and devoted himself to rehabilitation therapy. To stand on his own. (The data is severely damaged.) Park Chairman lost his authority over ¡®Utopia¡¯ at the end of the hearing. ¡®Utopia¡¯ was separated and promised transparent operation. Sihwan became the representative of that ce. As the scenes of the subjects living their own realities one by one appeared, Yang Juhee¡¯s voice narrated. (It¡¯s impossible to open the file, I can¡¯t recover it¡­) (¡­I see.) The screen gradually darkened and the scene changed with an rm sound. It was Sihwan¡¯s bedroom that was seen in the first episode. Sihwan didn¡¯t have nightmares anymore. He got up from the bed with a light movement, washed in the bathroom, and dried his wet hair with a towel. ¡°Echo, today¡¯s schedule.¡± (Today morning, you have a new employee interview. You have an appointment with Dr. Yang Juhee at lunch. And¡­) Echo recited the schedule in a t voice, and Sihwan, who changed his top, chose a watch and said. ¡°What¡¯s the weather today?¡± The screen focused on the ck electronic device on the desk. It was the PPL of ¡®Ego¡¯, the artificial intelligence speaker of Juseong Electronics. ¡°Echo?¡± It worked well these days, but it¡¯s broken again¡­ Sihwan sighed softly and tapped the speaker. ¡°¡­What?¡± Sihwan sighed at the speaker that didn¡¯t seem to turn on and turned around to finish changing his clothes. He thought he should buy a new speaker. The screen focused on Echo again, almost obsessively. And suddenly, there was a change in the speaker that didn¡¯t move. The speaker rebooted with a vibration and a blue light blinked once and twice, then suddenly changed to a white light and blinked once more. Sihwan, who was changing his clothes, turned his body. His face, which was close-up, opened his eyes wide as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. All the sounds stopped and only Sihwan¡¯s trembling breathing was heard clearly. He couldn¡¯t believe it at first, then he felt relieved. And he was so happy that tears welled up in his eyes. When Sihwan smiled brightly¡­ Dreaming The drama¡¯s logo appeared and the show ended. Chapter 49: Is This Really Okay? Chapter 49: Is This Really Okay? I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??! Yoo Eunho turned on the TV after leaving work early for the first time in a long time. ¡®Today is thest episode, right?¡¯ He was not the type of person who watched every drama or movie that his brother starred in. Rather than feeling empathetic, he couldn¡¯t focus because of his brother¡¯s terrible acting that even blood ties couldn¡¯t excuse. But he still tried to watch them whenever he remembered. It¡¯s not like he didn¡¯t watch them at all. [Yeon Seo, he has no talent for acting. Why are you still holding on to him? You should help me with thepany work instead.] He could tell that his grandfather had watched them all, even though he pretended not to. He said things like that. [Father, what¡¯s wrong with our son¡¯s acting? It¡¯s a talent to stand in front of dozens of cameras. He even says his lines. He¡¯s amazing.] [Honey, that¡¯s a bit¡­] His mother intervened when his father spouted illogical arguments. His father didn¡¯t back down and boasted that he watched both the live broadcast and the rerun. His father was clearly biased by his love for his son. Not only his brother, but also himself. Whenever they met at thepany, his father would forget his stern vice-president persona and call him son. It was sometimes exhausting. [Did you watch ¡®Dreaming¡¯ this time?] [Yes, I did! Wow, the acting was no joke.] [It would be fun if we could develop something like Utopia, right?] [Shh, don¡¯t say that in front of the director. He might actually do it¡­] [Director, is it true that Chunbaek is the viin? Can you ask your brother for me?] The employees¡¯ conversations also contributed to the live viewing as the ratings were high. How much had he changed that they were talking like that? (Before I forced him out.) ¡°He¡¯s good.¡± His brother looked different on the screen after a long time. As if he had be someone else. ¡®Did he really be someone else?¡¯ Of course, that wouldn¡¯t be possible. But it was understandable to think that way, seeing how his personality changed after he lost his memory in an ident. He had been working with the same secretary and manager for a year, whom he used to fire all the time. Until recently, Yoo Eunho was quite pleased with his brother¡¯s change. ¡®That¡¯s not a good thing for Yeon Seo.¡¯ Yoo Eunho bit his lower lip and sank into his thoughts. But he changed his mindtely. His brother¡¯s change brought peace to the family. He felt uneasy about the peace that came from one person losing his memory. ¡®I would feel suffocated if I were him.¡¯ He thought he had forgotten for a while, but he had no memory of his rtives or family. He seemed serious when he asked his brother about them. Suddenly, something came to his mind. Yoo Eunho frowned and sighed. [Do you really think mommitted suicide?] Yeon Seo had an ident shortly after he said that. Yoo Eunho had cut him off and told him not to say nonsense when he heard it. He remembered how the young Yeon Seo had seizures whenever he thought of Lee Heeseo. But he thought his brother wouldn¡¯t say that without a reason. ¡®I should have listened to him then.¡¯ Just then, a scene where Chunbaek pushed Park Siwan into the backdoor appeared on the screen. Yoo Eunho flinched. (Go on. Live in my reality.) His brother¡¯s face, which was a mix of relief and joy, smiled faintly. It was exactly the same as the young brother in his unforgettable memory, not Chunbaek in the drama. ¡®Yeon Seo, why did you do that?¡¯ Why did I take care of you in that chaotic situation? I should have watched it with you, so we could share the pain. Yoo Eunho fiddled with his phone. He thought he should call his brother after the drama ended. *** ¡®Dreaming¡¯ ratings 23.7% highest ever finale ¡®Dreaming¡¯ Chunbaek¡¯s identity is Jin Suho¡¯s brother¡­Jin Suho X Yoo Yeon Seo trust-worthy actor duo ¡®Dreaming¡¯ swept away, achieved highest ratings¡­will there be season 2? -I told you I had a twist element -But didn¡¯t they give too much story to Chunbaek? ©¸What are you talking about? The story was focused on Park Siwan ©¸©¸Lol Jin Suho had more screen time, they just gave him some attention in the finale, don¡¯t be greedy ©¸Anyway, Jin Suho is the obvious main role, right? No need to get angry -Chunbaek=Park Siwoo bread crumb summary spj -The echo lights are different in the first andst episode The first episode had three blue lights, but thest episode had two blue lights and one white light. And Chunbaek¡¯s hair color was silver too I thought it was just a simple product cement, but they showed it for too long, so I thought it was because of Ju Sung Electronics ©¸Wtf ©¸So Chunbaek survived and went to find his brother? As the drama ended, various spection posts and articles like drama reviews were uploaded. ¡®Jin Suho is good at acting.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo looked over the script for thest episode. The only thing written in thest scene was ¡®he smiles while crying¡¯. He expressedplex emotions in a short time. Yoo Yeon Seo had filmed a simr scene, but he had to go through several NGs to get the expression change right. Jin Suho did it in one take. (Lee Suji director) Everyone, we got the highest ratings! (Jin Suho) You all worked hard (Cho Yumi) Really? Our drama is the best lol (Lee Sunja) Let¡¯s see each other at the wrap-up party The group chat for ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was noisy. It was his second group chat after One Seven. Yoo Yeon Seo was not used to this loud atmosphere. While all this was happening, the author Jeong Dahee, who always replied quickly, was silent. Maybe she was quiet because of the tears that poured out¡­ -But what¡¯s with Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting? Is he on drugs or something? He¡¯s changed like a different person; ©¸For real ©¸They said his personality changed too and the filming atmosphere was good -So what happened to Chunbaek? He wanted to die so badly, but he came back to life? ©¸Yang Juhee said he couldn¡¯t recover, so maybe he recovered himself and went to find his brother? ©¸©¸2222 ©¸So he¡¯s alive? It¡¯s kind of sad if he¡¯s still living there ©¸It could be a hint for season 2 ©¸©¸Is there a season 2? ©¸©¸©¸No, it¡¯s just my wish lol ©¸I think he left hisst words through the echo and died. Look at Chunbaek¡¯s expression in episode 9 when he delivers the brain-dead patient¡¯s will ©¸©¸Wow, I thought Yoo Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t act, but now I see his expression is sad Yoo Yeon Seo knew from Jeong Dahee that Chunbaek¡¯s identity was Park Siwoo. So he went to the set even on the days he wasn¡¯t filming and observed Han Doyul, who yed Park Siwoo¡¯s child actor. [He got hit by a flying ball right before filming and got hurt¡­ That¡¯s why he blinks his right eye habitually, he needs to fix it¡­] [No, it¡¯s okay. Does he need to fix it now? He¡¯ll get betterter.] Yoo Yeon Seo noticed Han Doyul¡¯s small habit and incorporated it into Chunbaek¡¯s mannerism. The director gave him a thumbs up for his delicacy. Yoo Yeon Seo turned off the notification of the noisy group chat. Then he stared nkly at the screen that suddenly changed. ¡°Of course¡­¡± I knew you would call. ¡°Hey, bro.¡± (Yeon Seo. I watched the drama well.) ¡°Did you watch the live broadcast too?¡± (Only when you¡¯re on, when I have time.) Oh, then you saw my bad acting before. That¡¯s embarrassing. Yoo Yeon Seo leaned his head on the sofa and looked at the ceiling. ¡°What did you call for?¡± (Just, the filming is over, so I wondered if you have time.) ¡°I¡¯ll rest until the next project. How about we have a meal together?¡± (That would be better.) His brother¡¯s voice sounded the same as usual, but he felt a hint of gloom. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly. He had a guess why his brother called. It was when Yoo Yeon Seo filmed thest scene of ¡®Dreaming¡¯. In the drama, Chunbaek opened the door of the backdoor and pushed Park Siwan in. ¡°You can¡¯t be trapped here too, bro.¡± His lips curled up involuntarily and he smiled faintly. Some of the staff who watched him eximed, but it wasn¡¯t an expression he intended. It just came out. ¡®What is this¡­¡¯ The acting was easier than usual. It was the same feeling as when he acted using Kang Jinhoo¡¯s experience when he filmed ¡®White Tiger¡¯. It was as if he was inspired by something and his body knew what expression and action to do. Chunbaek sacrificed himself for his brother, Kang Jinhoo had no siblings, so there was only one thing left. ¡®Did the original¡¯s memory remain in the body?¡¯ There must have been some remnants left in the body even without synchronization. ¡®Then is this immersion based on Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s real experience¡­¡¯ Based on the memory of the young Yoo Yeon Seo who saw Lee Heeseo¡¯sst moment and told his brother outside not to look¡­ And after the 15th episode of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ ended and Yoo Yeon Seo synchronized his memory, he knew why the acting was easy then. He recalled his memory when he was seven years old in the rare synchronization. [Lady, I¡¯m holding her¡­ Mom, mom is weird¡­] It was the memory of him holding his mother¡¯s leg with his fern-like hand after witnessing Lee Heeseo¡¯s ident. Yoo Yeon Seo passed out after that and woke up in the hospital. [He¡¯s awake?] [Son¡­!] When Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been unconscious for several days, woke up, his grandparents, father, and aunt rushed to the ward. [Yeon Seo.] Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly when he saw Yoo Eunho, who came in his aunt¡¯s arms. He could feel the thoughts and emotions of the young Yoo Yeon Seo quite well as the memory synchronization exceeded 25%. He thought this. ¡®I¡¯m d he didn¡¯t see it.¡¯ Yoo Eunho probably thought of Yoo Yeon Seo in that scene where Chunbaek pushed Park Siwan into the backdoor. He wouldn¡¯t have called right away if he didn¡¯t. ¡®Is this what family is?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. It wasn¡¯t so bad to be taken care of. ¡°Should Ie to thepany?¡± (Yeon Seo.) ¡°Huh?¡± (Do you still¡­) He was about to ask if he still doubted his mother¡¯s death, but Yoo Eunho sighed softly. He was still cautious. He could ask himter when Yoo Yeon Seo recovered all his memories. (¡­No.) ¡°What. You¡¯re making me curious. What is it!¡± (Don¡¯t you want to record your voice?) What¡¯s with this sudden nonsense? Yoo Yeon Seo took his phone away from his ear and looked at the screen, then put it back. ¡°Suddenly?¡± (You know, ¡®Ego¡¯ appeared in thest scene of the drama. I think it would be good to update Chunbaek¡¯s version with a special voice, it might sell well¡­) ¡°Wow, you¡¯re looking for a business idea there¡­¡± It was a rather touching scene where Chunbaek, whose data was damaged, went to find his brother for thest time. And our brother was sitting there thinking about thepany work. ¡°It might work.¡± Ju Sung Electronics was the biggest sponsor of ¡®Dreaming¡¯. The productionpany was JSENM, so it should be no problem. Yoo Yeon Seo had time since the drama was over. ¡°Do it yourself. And pay me a lot.¡± (Hey, you¡­) Yoo Eunho hesitated and said. (Are you okay now?) I¡¯ve heard this question somewhere before¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo snorted. ¡°What are you going to do if I¡¯m not? Hang up. I¡¯m fine.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was about to hang up when he suddenly bowed his head. His heart beat so hard that it felt unpleasant. His body was weirdtely. He should have bled and felt a little pain and that was it when he synchronized his memory, but sometimes he had aftereffectster. ¡®Is this really okay?¡¯ He gathered his courage and lifted his head. He thought he saw something, but there was nothing in front of his eyes. Chapter 50: The Wrap-up Party Chapter 50: The Wrap-up Party I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??! ¡°Brother, we have to be thest ones.¡± Jin Suho gave a troubled smile at the words of his stylist, Lim Minji. ¡°Why are you so obsessed with that? We can just go in whenever we arrive.¡± ¡°No, we can¡¯t.¡± His manager turned his head sharply and looked at Jin Suho. Jin Suho flinched his shoulders at the sudden movement. ¡°Do you think our actor, who always enteredst, will lose his spot to Yoo Yeon Seo? That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± ¡°Brother, this is a matter of pride.¡± Jin Suho sighed as if he couldn¡¯t stop them. The actors who appeared in ¡®Dreaming¡¯ were walking on the red carpetid for the wrap-up party and entering the restaurant. ¡°What about Teacher Lee Seonja?¡± ¡°She said she doesn¡¯t like this kind of thing and went in first. Look, there.¡± Lee Seonja was being showered with shes. The red carpet was a way to measure poprity and win the battle of aura. You had to enterst. The manager and the stylist were burning with determination. ¡°I don¡¯t care at all. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Tsk, stay still.¡± Jin Suho felt awkward because the wrap-up party was dyed because of his schedule. He was tied up in the van by his family¡¯s resistance and couldn¡¯t do anything. ¡°I¡¯ll go and scout first.¡± He¡¯s so nice, I have to take care of him. The manager said in a serious voice and got out of the van. He looked for the staff in charge of the red carpet order. ¡°When can our actor Jin Suho enter?¡± ¡°Well¡­ that¡¯s¡­¡± The staff pointed to one side with an awkward face. Lee Taegyeom was standing there with his arms crossed and a smug smile. Lim Seunghyun, who was wearing a suit, had his hands in his pants pockets next to him. It was Lee Taegyeom who told him to do that. ¡°So, how did you know that the young master had amnesia?¡± Lim Seunghyun whispered to Lee Taegyeom. He remembered how Lee Taegyeom had given hints to Yoo Yeon Seo during thest script reading. The only people who knew about Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s memory loss besides his family were the CEO and the director of Halo Media, and Lim Seunghyun. Lee Taegyeom had just brushed it off as ¡®he changed his personality a bit¡¯ and didn¡¯t exin much to him. It was probably because he had left Yoo Yeon Seo on the road and ran away before, so he didn¡¯t want to talk about it. Lee Taegyeom had also been silent and just worked because of that reason. ¡°It¡¯s obvious when you look at her.¡± ¡°Since when?¡± ¡°Almost from the beginning?¡± Lee Taegyeom rolled his eyes. She said she had grown up after the ident and gave him a lot of money, so he swallowed his pride and came back, but she had changed too much. She was like a different person. ¡®How hard did she hit her head?¡¯ But does a person¡¯s personality change like that when they hit their head? That¡¯s where his suspicion started. ¡°I knew it when you whispered to her every time she stuttered.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°She may have a shitty personality, but she¡¯s really smart. If you had to tell her such trivial things, I thought, oh, she has a problem here. And that was it.¡± Lee Taegyeom tapped his temple with his index finger. He saw Lim Seunghyun¡¯s stiff expression and added in a hurry. ¡°I didn¡¯t tell anyone, really. I¡¯m her manager, so I have to keep it, but other people won¡¯t know, right?¡± Lim Seunghyun rxed his expression as if he understood. ¡°I may not be well-educated, but I¡¯m quick-witted.¡± Honestly, it was a perfect job except for Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s dirty personality. Yoo Yeon Seo had made a scene at the agency, saying ¡®lend my manager to another actor?¡¯ so he didn¡¯t have to run around for other actors on his days off and could rest well. ¡°But does her personality change that much just because she lost some memory? Wouldn¡¯t her original nature remain? She doesn¡¯t seem to be a nk te either.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, I¡¯ve never lost my memory.¡± ¡°I wonder if she¡¯s actually a decent guy by nature. Nah, that can¡¯t be.¡± Lee Taegyeom shook his head and muttered to himself. Lim Seunghyun raised one eyebrow as he listened. That was a pretty sharp remark. ¡°By the way, is that guy Jin Suho¡¯s manager?¡± ¡°Yeah, he is.¡± Lee Taegyeom unfolded his arms. ¡°Hello, are you Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager¡­?¡± ¡°Oh, yes, are you Jin Suho¡¯s manager?¡± Lee Taegyeom smiled with a squeak and greeted Jin Suho¡¯s manager. His lips trembled as he made an ill-fitting gentle smile. He had copied the smile that Lim Seunghyun had hooked him with. Lim Seunghyun swallowed hisughter. He looked like a chihuahua showing his teeth¡­ ¡°Excuse me, when will Yoo Yeon Seo enter¡­?¡± ¡°Last.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Our actor has a fatal disease that will kill her if she doesn¡¯t enterst.¡± He quickly turned serious and said shamelessly. Jin Suho¡¯s manager was dumbfounded. ¡°But still¡­¡± Lee Taegyeom turned his head and looked at Lim Seunghyun. ¡°Secretary, who is the investor of this drama?¡± ¡°It¡¯s our young master.¡± Lim Seunghyun followed his lead for now. Jin Suho¡¯s manager looked at Lim Seunghyun. He thought he was the director of the agency because he followed Yoo Yeon Seo around, but he was a secretary? Does Yoo Yeon Seo have a personal secretary? ¡°Who¡¯s the one who paid the huge appearance fee per episode for the lead actors right away?¡± ¡°It¡¯s our young master, of course.¡± The appearance fee was usually paid after the broadcast, but ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was different. The productionpany, which was a subsidiary of JSENM, followed the special order of the vice president and paid right away ording to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s im that money matters should be strict. They paid equally to the staff and the lead actors, even the extras. ¡°But Jin Suho has a name value¡­¡± The manager¡¯s words were cut off by Jin Suho, who had been listening to the conversation. ¡°Stop it, let¡¯s just go first.¡± ¡°Huh, when did youe¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go in first.¡± Jin Suho bowed his head to Lim Seunghyun and Lee Taegyeom and stepped on the red carpet. ¡°We won.¡± Lee Taegyeom made a V sign with his hand and held it out to Lim Seunghyun. ¡°But is it important to enterst?¡± ¡°It is. The director told me to secure it. He said you have to appearst to survive¡­¡± Is it like a political fight in thepany? Lim Seunghyun was getting a lot of attention from the owner¡¯s familytely, so he was the target of both rivalry and interest from his colleagues. He thought he would be kicked out soon because he was in charge of Yoo Yeon Seo, but he suddenly received the favor of the owner¡¯s family and the chief. He must have been quite nervous. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s our Jin Suho¡¯s turn. Last.¡± ¡°Did you finally do it?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sighed as if he was bored. Actually, he didn¡¯t care about the order either, just like Jin Suho. ¡°Anyway, good job.¡± I should be grateful that they did this for me¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo got out of the van. *** ¡°What are all these?¡± ¡°These are the wrap-up party supports.¡± It was different from the old days when the actors and staff would just have a small wrap-up party at a barbecue restaurant. Nowadays, the actor fandoms were bing simr to the idol fandoms. Yoo Yeon Seo pushed aside the bouquet and opened the nicely wrapped paper bag. It was wrapped with stickers rted to the drama, and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s paper bag had a print of Chunbaek with silver hair. ¡°How did they prepare all this¡­¡± He opened the velvet box tied with a ribbon and found a crystal que inside. Yoo Yeon Seo had insisted that only people who had more money than him could support him, but his fans didn¡¯t give up and used a trick. They pretended to be fans of the drama or movie gallery and proceeded with the support. It was already notorious that Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s fandom was vicious, and Jin Suho¡¯s fandom had a huge number and firepower, so the supportpetition was fierce. ¡°The fans prepared a lot of gifts for you!¡± The wrap-up party host was the actor who yed the role of Lee Minseong. He had a very talkative personality, unlike his desperate acting when he found out about his parents¡¯ death. After Lee Minseong¡¯s brief introduction, everyone chatted loudly and grilled meat. ¡°Please eat a lot.¡± ¡°Are you not eating, Suho?¡± ¡°I¡¯m eating while grilling.¡± Jin Suho didn¡¯t let go of the tongs and diligently served meat to the actors at the same table. ¡°So, you said you¡¯re going to record a Chunbaek version for the AI speaker?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°That sounds fun. Do you need Dr. Yang Juhee?¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo gave short answers, but Jo Yumi was so happy that she clutched her stomach and fell over. She had already drunk a few sses. But it was better than this than being avoided by people who heard the rumors and felt awkward. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Writer!¡± Jung Dahee also moved around the table and was very active. Jung Dahee called Yoo Yeon Seo, but Jo Yumi answered instead. ¡°The productionpany seems to be considering season 2, what do you think, writer?¡± ¡°Well¡­ I left some room because of the productionpany¡¯s request, but I have something else I want to write.¡± Jung Dahee had gone from a self-doubting aspiring writer to a respectable writer. She said she would probably win thewsuit against writer Hwang Mijeong. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo spoke before putting the ss to his mouth and took a sip of alcohol. It was a good thing anyway. If Jung Dahee wrote another good work, could I im credit for raising her? ¡°All this¡­¡± ¡°Is it thanks to me? I know, so just eat.¡± She had heard embarrassing words in front of her face more than once or twice. Yoo Yeon Seo sent Jung Dahee to the director¡¯s side and turned his head. Jo Yumi was smiling happily. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, you¡¯re totally different from the rumors. Why did they spread like that, Suho?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ It¡¯s amazing.¡± Jin Suho also sparkled his eyes. ¡°I actually came here with a lot of determination because I heard you were the lead.¡± ¡°Now you can¡¯t trust the rumors.¡± Are they teasing me? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned and pushed the meat to Jin Suho and Jo Yumi. ¡°Just eat.¡± I take back what I thought earlier, it¡¯s better to be cold and distant with the rumors. Then, he noticed Lee Seonja getting up from the next table. ¡®Lee Seonja worked with Heeseo¡­¡¯ She yed Heeseo¡¯s mother in ¡®Under the Persimmon Tree¡¯, and ¡®Under the Persimmon Tree¡¯ was the work Heeseo filmed before retiring. He tried not to care, but he couldn¡¯t help looking. Yoo Yeon Seo watched Lee Seonja¡¯s back as he went out to smoke and hesitated, then sighed heavily and got up from his seat. There were Lee Seonja and some staff smoking in the smoking room. ¡°Teacher.¡± ¡°Do you smoke too?¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t avoid the ce even though he frowned at the smell of cigarettes. Lee Seonja looked at him with a strange expression and lit a cigarette. ¡°You have something to say to me.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stared at Lee Seonja¡¯s eyes with a stiff expression. ¡°First of all, I apologize if I was rude to you when I was in ¡®Doll¡¯. I¡¯m sorry.¡± She remembered the displeased expression Lee Seonja had during the script reading. She tried to be nice to Yoo Yeon Seo for some reason after that, but she still had to clear the grudge from before. Even if she couldn¡¯t remember it. ¡°Oh, don¡¯t do that. I already forgot.¡± ¡°Are you epting it?¡± ¡°I epted your apology. Stop it.¡± Lee Seonja was surprised and dropped the cigarette in her mouth. Yoo Yeon Seo had been rude, but not enough to receive such a serious apology. ¡°Did you follow me to apologize?¡± ¡°Actually¡­ I have something to ask you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about my mother who passed away¡­¡± Lee Seonja dropped the cigarette in her hand in shock. ¡°Heeseo¡­ you mean?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Is it okay to talk about it?¡± ¡°Yes?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo raised a question mark. What did he mean by that? Chapter 52: What Should I Do? Chapter 52: What Should I Do? I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??! Lim Hye-ju¡¯s fingers moved quickly after returning from the finale of ¡®Dreaming¡¯. She had to deal with some urgent matters before she could expose her brother. %%%% Finale Support Review 555 %%%% Lim Hye-ju, who was in charge of the fan cafe ¡®Love Letter¡¯ and also ran a popr fan ount on SNS, was having so much fun as a fan these days. ¡®This is what it feels like to be a fan of someone who is good at their main job.¡¯ No matter how handsome and charming they were, if they were really bad at their main job, they would hit the limit of their fan loyalty. And Yoo Yeon Seo was exactly like that. -Anyone saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s magazine photoshoot? His face is no joke ©¸But his acting;; ©¸His face ¡®is¡¯ -I saw Yoo Yeon Seo in Gangnam and his face was really small and handsome ©¸What¡¯s the use of that if he can¡¯t do his main job? -His co-star is famous but can¡¯t act either? It¡¯s doomed If you search for his drama, you only see controversies about his acting skills and hardly anyments about the work itself. It¡¯s really the worst ©¸This is exactly him ©¸Isn¡¯t there only one person who fits this description? It¡¯s too obvious Yoo Yeon Seo, who was called the king of the revolving door of fandom, because he would make people be fans and then leave repeatedly. And his fan service was not good either. It was exhausting to hear people say he couldn¡¯t do his main job every time he tried to focus on the actor himself. And it was true, so she couldn¡¯t even argue. If she did, the fans of Yoo Yeon Seo would be bullied again. But Yoo Yeon Seo started to change after the ident. The fans were happy that he showed some professionalism, and his SNS feed was filled with selfies and scenery photos instead of bragging about money. He even came to the fan cafe that he never visited before and deleted some posts, causing amotion. -?? The first actor I¡¯ve seen who runs away from the set -Run-seo run???? -Don¡¯t you think he¡¯s too arrogant? I don¡¯t want to see him in the actor scene anymore She had some hope from his changed behavior and acting, but then he disappeared from the ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ set without permission, and she faced another crisis of leaving the fandom. But Lim Hye-ju held on. She was already used to being hurt by Yoo Yeon Seo, who was always at the center of scandals and idents. And he had ovee the incident with a good oue and even got his acting skills reevaluated. Lim Hye-ju felt like her efforts were rewarded. ¡®No, it¡¯s weird to expect a reward for something I like to do.¡¯ Lim Hye-ju refreshed thements. ©¸He gave you a script signed by Chun-baek himself?? ©¸You did a great job!! Is that the real script they used? Amazing ©¸Thank you for the detailed review??! Our staff worked hard! Among thements, there were some that were too insulting to even say out loud. Lim Hye-ju mercilessly saved the screen as a pdf and sent it to an email address with a link. Last year, not long after Yoo Yeon Seo was discharged from the hospital, aw firm¡¯s email came to a few fan club managers. The agency didn¡¯t say anything, but thew firm suddenly stepped in. When she searched for it, it was a huge firm. Sometimes she saw posts saying that they were sued by Yoo Yeon Seo, so they seemed to be good at handling things. But it was strange that they suddenly did this. ¡®Did his family get involved?¡¯ She heard that his father, Yoo Geon-min, loved his sons very much. Could it be? ¡®Hey, does the family of a conglomerate chairman have nothing to do? Why are they meddling in this?¡¯ Lim Hye-ju opened the script she received from Yoo Yeon Seo. It was full of notes about acting. It was obvious that he was really trying hard. ¡®I hope he gets a new work soon.¡¯ Lim Hye-ju forgot about Lim Seung-hyun as her fan spirit rose. **** ¡°Beta, memory synchronization¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who came home early after the finale, tried to synchronize his memory. He thought that his body was getting weirder and weirder, and it might have something to do with his original body. ¡°Wait.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo raised his hand. ¡°Can I only see the memories I want? Is it still not learned enough?¡± He frowned. Beta said that it was very difficult for a machine to understand a human. But his voice had some intonation, so it seemed like he was learning well. ¡°Can I see the past memories already?¡± He didn¡¯t say it was impossible. Yoo Yeon Seo was satisfied with that for now. After a brief ckout, he opened his eyes and found himself in Chairman Yoo¡¯s mansion. There was a small tea time in the garden between the main and the annex buildings. ¡°Hi-seo.¡± ¡°Yes, mother.¡± ¡°Are you feeling better now?¡± Park Geum-ju, who had worry on her face, cared about Lee Hi-seo¡¯s health. The rtionship between the mother-inw and the daughter-inw seemed quite good. The rumor that she was driven to death by harsh treatment was not true. The shrunken Yoo Yeon Seo stretched out his arms and urged his mother. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Yeon-seo, do you want a hug?¡± Lee Hi-seo picked up the young Yoo Yeon Seo and kissed his cheek. The young Yoo Yeon Seoughed. ¡®Is he smiling¡­¡¯ Lee Hi-seo¡¯s face was still flickering as if it was damaged by the memory. He couldn¡¯t see what expression she was making. ¡°Yeon-seo is so spoiled. Don¡¯t make your mom tired.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t want to hug this grandma¡­¡± Park Geum-ju muttered softly. She looked disappointed. She loved her grandson so much at this time? But why did her attitude change so much in thest memory? Maybe it had something to do with Lee Hi-seo¡¯s death. ¡°Eun-ho finished the high school curriculum already.¡± ¡°I wanted him to grow up like a normal kid¡­¡± ¡°I feel the same way as you, but he¡¯s extraordinary, so what can we do?¡± She said that, but Park Geum-ju looked happy that her grandson¡¯s achievement was astonishing. Lee Hi-seo was still alive, so Yoo Yeon Seo must have been before he turned seven. And Yu Eun-ho had already finished the high school curriculum? He was really something. ¡°I want to let Yeon-seo do whatever he wants.¡± ¡°Yeah? What if he follows you and bes an entertainer?¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine too.¡± Lee Hi-seo answered without hesitation. If he had Ju-seong as his background, he could have afortable and sessful life in the entertainment industry. ¡°Maybe Yeon-seo would do well?¡± ¡°Yeah, he must have inherited your talent.¡± Park Geum-ju smiled kindly. She showed that she cherished her daughter-inw with her actions and expressions. Yoo Yeon Seo was still staring at the flickering face. He felt that she was smiling warmly. She seemed to like Lee Hi-seo a lot. Yoo Yeon Seo returned to reality. His chest felt warm as if he was infected by the cozy atmosphere under the warm sunlight. There was no clear evidence. It was just a hunch, but maybe, She really¡­ didn¡¯tmit suicide. If that¡¯s the case¡­ ¡°What should I do?¡± His heart beat happily as he came up with an answer. Did his original body want to catch the real culprit? Yoo Yeon Seo, who was vomiting blood, tried to ignore the warmth of Lee Hi-seo that he could vividly feel from his past memory. *** -Live Yoo Yeon Seo at Ju-seong Electronics (Photo) He¡¯s sooooo handsome?? ©¸I saw him eating lunch at thepany cafeteria in spring ©¸©¸No wonder that table was shining even though it wasn¡¯t near the window ©¸Is that person with a gloomy expression our vice president? ©¸©¸Yeah ©¸©¸©¸The vice president is a son-fool?? Didn¡¯t you see him with the director? ©¸©¸©¸©¸He¡¯s not a son-fool, he¡¯s a son-disease? ©¸The topment is hrious??? The vice president is just the vice president and the director is just the director??? When Yoo Yeon Seo visited Ju-seong Electronics to record Chun-baek¡¯s voice and see his father and brother, there was a smallmotion as a review post was uploaded on an anonymousmunity for office workers. And this review post spread to variousmunities. They said that the grandfather scolded the father, but the father didn¡¯t care. The brother said that he enjoyed the rumor that he was a son-fool. ¡°Bro!¡± ¡°Did youe?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo reluctantly took the wine that Park Seon-woo offered him. ¡°I didn¡¯t know what you would like, so I brought something from home.¡± ¡°Why did you give me this?¡± ¡°My mom said you shouldn¡¯t go empty-handed to someone else¡¯s house.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo casually put it on the dining table and sat on the sofa. Park Seon-woo looked around the house with his mouth agape. ¡°Wow, your house is amazing¡­ Can I film this and upload it?¡± ¡°Are you trying to sell my life?¡± ¡°Why? You bragged a lot on SNS before.¡± That was me, but I didn¡¯t do it. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly. His cousin, whom he met after a long time, had be a great YouTuber. He revealed that he was a chaebol and hired a schoolmate as an editor, and uploaded all kinds of money-bragging content. His subscriber count had also exceeded tens of thousands. Was this the timid Park Seon-woo? ¡°I want to be independent too.¡± ¡°Sit down first.¡± Park Seon-woo quickly sat on the sofa. ¡°You¡¯re really going to be on my channel, right? I¡¯m running out of money-bragging content.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± He wouldn¡¯t ask for anything unreasonable. Yoo Yeon Seo thought lightly. Until he heard Park Seon-woo¡¯s n. ¡°So, you¡¯re curious about how the staff will react if we stay at the big aunt¡¯s hotel without paying?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°And we¡¯ll go to the Bailey gship store and grab some products¡­¡± ¡°And we¡¯ll do an unboxing in front of uncle and Eun-ho bro. It would be nice if grandfather was there too.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s big aunt, Yu Min-jeong, ran the department store and hotel of Ju-seong Group. ¡®Bailey¡¯ was a foreign electronicspany that was a rival of Ju-seong Electronics. Thetter was fine, since it wouldn¡¯t harm anyone. But grandfather? Wouldn¡¯t he get a beating on his back? ¡°And you want to do that with me?¡± Cousin, Park Seon-woo nodded. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed deeply. ¡°Why? Is that not okay?¡± ¡°Seon-woo. That kind of thing is more fun if our father or grandfather do it. Especially the hotel, that¡¯s perfect for a power-trip controversy.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Park Seon-woo, who had tasted the interest, licked his lips regretfully. Would he really go to the grandfather at this rate? ¡°Or you could work part-time at a cosmetics store run by a small aunt¡¯s subsidiary. Just put a title like moner experience¡¯.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good too.¡± Park Seon-woo was rather advised on content nning. Well, he shouldn¡¯t cause any trouble on a channel that he just started. Yoo Yeon Seo had nothing to do in this era except taking acting lessons, working, synchronizing his memory, and browsing the inte in his spare time. So he could roughly predict how the reaction would be. ¡®Did I live too ndly? I really need to go on a vacation or something¡­¡¯ He came to this peaceful era, but he was too impatient. It was all because of the secret that his original body had. Anyway, Yoo Yeon Seo would be happy if there was a controversy. But Park Seon-woo was still young and not immune to this kind of reaction, so he was careful. ¡°Don¡¯t you read thements on your channel? Don¡¯t you care about the hatements?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t see them if I sort by poprity¡­¡± ¡°What if I get involved?¡± Park Seon-woo tried to say something, but shut his mouth. Yoo Yeon Seo, the issue maker, would cause a huge response, good or bad. ¡°Just go shopping with me moderately. That¡¯s all you need to do.¡± ¡°But then it would ovep with the content I did before¡­ And if you¡¯re on it, the views should go up¡­¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Does he still not know my influence? Yoo Yeon Seo said shamelessly. ¡°Does it make sense that the views won¡¯t go up if I¡¯m on it?¡± Park Seon-woo couldn¡¯t deny it. Chaebol 3rd generation cousin and renting a department store for shopping (With. Yoo Yeon Seo) Real-time trending video 6 ¡°You have to admit that he has one hell of an impact.¡± The man looked at the YouTube main screen and eximed softly. ¡°What do you think if we cast him?¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo? That would be awesome. He guarantees the ratings and the production cost, right?¡± The man who answered frowned. ¡°But Yoo Yeon Seo is famous for never doing variety shows.¡± ¡°He¡¯s gotten nicertely, right?¡± ¡°Do you think he¡¯ll do something he never did just because he¡¯s nicer?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The PD of the variety department of JSTV looked at the proposal in front of me and said. ¡°Let¡¯s try to poke him a bit.¡± Chapter 53: You’re Nothing Special Either? Chapter 53: You¡¯re Nothing Special Either? I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??! Lim Hye-ju¡¯s fingers moved quickly after returning from the finale of ¡®Dreaming¡¯. She had to deal with some urgent matters before she could expose her brother. %%%% Finale Support Review 555 %%%% Lim Hye-ju, who was in charge of the fan cafe ¡®Love Letter¡¯ and also ran a popr fan ount on SNS, was having so much fun as a fan these days. ¡®This is what it feels like to be a fan of someone who is good at their main job.¡¯ No matter how handsome and charming they were, if they were really bad at their main job, they would hit the limit of their fan loyalty. And Yoo Yeon Seo was exactly like that. -Anyone saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s magazine photoshoot? His face is no joke ©¸But his acting;; ©¸His face ¡®is¡¯ -I saw Yoo Yeon Seo in Gangnam and his face was really small and handsome ©¸What¡¯s the use of that if he can¡¯t do his main job? -His co-star is famous but can¡¯t act either? It¡¯s doomed If you search for his drama, you only see controversies about his acting skills and hardly anyments about the work itself. It¡¯s really the worst ©¸This is exactly him ©¸Isn¡¯t there only one person who fits this description? It¡¯s too obvious Yoo Yeon Seo, who was called the king of the revolving door of fandom, because he would make people be fans and then leave repeatedly. And his fan service was not good either. It was exhausting to hear people say he couldn¡¯t do his main job every time he tried to focus on the actor himself. And it was true, so she couldn¡¯t even argue. If she did, the fans of Yoo Yeon Seo would be bullied again. But Yoo Yeon Seo started to change after the ident. The fans were happy that he showed some professionalism, and his SNS feed was filled with selfies and scenery photos instead of bragging about money. He even came to the fan cafe that he never visited before and deleted some posts, causing amotion. -?? The first actor I¡¯ve seen who runs away from the set -Run-seo run???? -Don¡¯t you think he¡¯s too arrogant? I don¡¯t want to see him in the actor scene anymore She had some hope from his changed behavior and acting, but then he disappeared from the ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ set without permission, and she faced another crisis of leaving the fandom. But Lim Hye-ju held on. She was already used to being hurt by Yoo Yeon Seo, who was always at the center of scandals and idents. And he had ovee the incident with a good oue and even got his acting skills reevaluated. Lim Hye-ju felt like her efforts were rewarded. ¡®No, it¡¯s weird to expect a reward for something I like to do.¡¯ Lim Hye-ju refreshed thements. ©¸He gave you a script signed by Chun-baek himself?? ©¸You did a great job!! Is that the real script they used? Amazing ©¸Thank you for the detailed review??! Our staff worked hard! Among thements, there were some that were too insulting to even say out loud. Lim Hye-ju mercilessly saved the screen as a pdf and sent it to an email address with a link. Last year, not long after Yoo Yeon Seo was discharged from the hospital, aw firm¡¯s email came to a few fan club managers. The agency didn¡¯t say anything, but thew firm suddenly stepped in. When she searched for it, it was a huge firm. Sometimes she saw posts saying that they were sued by Yoo Yeon Seo, so they seemed to be good at handling things. But it was strange that they suddenly did this. ¡®Did his family get involved?¡¯ She heard that his father, Yoo Geon-min, loved his sons very much. Could it be? ¡®Hey, does the family of a conglomerate chairman have nothing to do? Why are they meddling in this?¡¯ Lim Hye-ju opened the script she received from Yoo Yeon Seo. It was full of notes about acting. It was obvious that he was really trying hard. ¡®I hope he gets a new work soon.¡¯ Lim Hye-ju forgot about Lim Seung-hyun as her fan spirit rose. **** ¡°Beta, memory synchronization¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who came home early after the finale, tried to synchronize his memory. He thought that his body was getting weirder and weirder, and it might have something to do with his original body. ¡°Wait.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo raised his hand. ¡°Can I only see the memories I want? Is it still not learned enough?¡± He frowned. Beta said that it was very difficult for a machine to understand a human. But his voice had some intonation, so it seemed like he was learning well. ¡°Can I see the past memories already?¡± He didn¡¯t say it was impossible. Yoo Yeon Seo was satisfied with that for now. After a brief ckout, he opened his eyes and found himself in Chairman Yoo¡¯s mansion. There was a small tea time in the garden between the main and the annex buildings. ¡°Hi-seo.¡± ¡°Yes, mother.¡± ¡°Are you feeling better now?¡± Park Geum-ju, who had worry on her face, cared about Lee Hi-seo¡¯s health. The rtionship between the mother-inw and the daughter-inw seemed quite good. The rumor that she was driven to death by harsh treatment was not true. The shrunken Yoo Yeon Seo stretched out his arms and urged his mother. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Yeon-seo, do you want a hug?¡± Lee Hi-seo picked up the young Yoo Yeon Seo and kissed his cheek. The young Yoo Yeon Seoughed. ¡®Is he smiling¡­¡¯ Lee Hi-seo¡¯s face was still flickering as if it was damaged by the memory. He couldn¡¯t see what expression she was making. ¡°Yeon-seo is so spoiled. Don¡¯t make your mom tired.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t want to hug this grandma¡­¡± Park Geum-ju muttered softly. She looked disappointed. She loved her grandson so much at this time? But why did her attitude change so much in thest memory? Maybe it had something to do with Lee Hi-seo¡¯s death. ¡°Eun-ho finished the high school curriculum already.¡± ¡°I wanted him to grow up like a normal kid¡­¡± ¡°I feel the same way as you, but he¡¯s extraordinary, so what can we do?¡± She said that, but Park Geum-ju looked happy that her grandson¡¯s achievement was astonishing. Lee Hi-seo was still alive, so Yoo Yeon Seo must have been before he turned seven. And Yu Eun-ho had already finished the high school curriculum? He was really something. ¡°I want to let Yeon-seo do whatever he wants.¡± ¡°Yeah? What if he follows you and bes an entertainer?¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine too.¡± Lee Hi-seo answered without hesitation. If he had Ju-seong as his background, he could have afortable and sessful life in the entertainment industry. ¡°Maybe Yeon-seo would do well?¡± ¡°Yeah, he must have inherited your talent.¡± Park Geum-ju smiled kindly. She showed that she cherished her daughter-inw with her actions and expressions. Yoo Yeon Seo was still staring at the flickering face. He felt that she was smiling warmly. She seemed to like Lee Hi-seo a lot. Yoo Yeon Seo returned to reality. His chest felt warm as if he was infected by the cozy atmosphere under the warm sunlight. There was no clear evidence. It was just a hunch, but maybe, She really¡­ didn¡¯tmit suicide. If that¡¯s the case¡­ ¡°What should I do?¡± His heart beat happily as he came up with an answer. Did his original body want to catch the real culprit? Yoo Yeon Seo, who was vomiting blood, tried to ignore the warmth of Lee Hi-seo that he could vividly feel from his past memory. *** -Live Yoo Yeon Seo at Ju-seong Electronics (Photo) He¡¯s sooooo handsome?? ©¸I saw him eating lunch at thepany cafeteria in spring ©¸©¸No wonder that table was shining even though it wasn¡¯t near the window ©¸Is that person with a gloomy expression our vice president? ©¸©¸Yeah ©¸©¸©¸The vice president is a son-fool?? Didn¡¯t you see him with the director? ©¸©¸©¸©¸He¡¯s not a son-fool, he¡¯s a son-disease? ©¸The topment is hrious??? The vice president is just the vice president and the director is just the director??? When Yoo Yeon Seo visited Ju-seong Electronics to record Chun-baek¡¯s voice and see his father and brother, there was a smallmotion as a review post was uploaded on an anonymousmunity for office workers. And this review post spread to variousmunities. They said that the grandfather scolded the father, but the father didn¡¯t care. The brother said that he enjoyed the rumor that he was a son-fool. ¡°Bro!¡± ¡°Did youe?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo reluctantly took the wine that Park Seon-woo offered him. ¡°I didn¡¯t know what you would like, so I brought something from home.¡± ¡°Why did you give me this?¡± ¡°My mom said you shouldn¡¯t go empty-handed to someone else¡¯s house.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo casually put it on the dining table and sat on the sofa. Park Seon-woo looked around the house with his mouth agape. ¡°Wow, your house is amazing¡­ Can I film this and upload it?¡± ¡°Are you trying to sell my life?¡± ¡°Why? You bragged a lot on SNS before.¡± That was me, but I didn¡¯t do it. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly. His cousin, whom he met after a long time, had be a great YouTuber. He revealed that he was a chaebol and hired a schoolmate as an editor, and uploaded all kinds of money-bragging content. His subscriber count had also exceeded tens of thousands. Was this the timid Park Seon-woo? ¡°I want to be independent too.¡± ¡°Sit down first.¡± Park Seon-woo quickly sat on the sofa. ¡°You¡¯re really going to be on my channel, right? I¡¯m running out of money-bragging content.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± He wouldn¡¯t ask for anything unreasonable. Yoo Yeon Seo thought lightly. Until he heard Park Seon-woo¡¯s n. ¡°So, you¡¯re curious about how the staff will react if we stay at the big aunt¡¯s hotel without paying?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°And we¡¯ll go to the Bailey gship store and grab some products¡­¡± ¡°And we¡¯ll do an unboxing in front of uncle and Eun-ho bro. It would be nice if grandfather was there too.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s big aunt, Yu Min-jeong, ran the department store and hotel of Ju-seong Group. ¡®Bailey¡¯ was a foreign electronicspany that was a rival of Ju-seong Electronics. Thetter was fine, since it wouldn¡¯t harm anyone. But grandfather? Wouldn¡¯t he get a beating on his back? ¡°And you want to do that with me?¡± Cousin, Park Seon-woo nodded. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed deeply. ¡°Why? Is that not okay?¡± ¡°Seon-woo. That kind of thing is more fun if our father or grandfather do it. Especially the hotel, that¡¯s perfect for a power-trip controversy.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Park Seon-woo, who had tasted the interest, licked his lips regretfully. Would he really go to the grandfather at this rate? ¡°Or you could work part-time at a cosmetics store run by a small aunt¡¯s subsidiary. Just put a title like moner experience¡¯.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good too.¡± Park Seon-woo was rather advised on content nning. Well, he shouldn¡¯t cause any trouble on a channel that he just started. Yoo Yeon Seo had nothing to do in this era except taking acting lessons, working, synchronizing his memory, and browsing the inte in his spare time. So he could roughly predict how the reaction would be. ¡®Did I live too ndly? I really need to go on a vacation or something¡­¡¯ He came to this peaceful era, but he was too impatient. It was all because of the secret that his original body had. Anyway, Yoo Yeon Seo would be happy if there was a controversy. But Park Seon-woo was still young and not immune to this kind of reaction, so he was careful. ¡°Don¡¯t you read thements on your channel? Don¡¯t you care about the hatements?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t see them if I sort by poprity¡­¡± ¡°What if I get involved?¡± Park Seon-woo tried to say something, but shut his mouth. Yoo Yeon Seo, the issue maker, would cause a huge response, good or bad. ¡°Just go shopping with me moderately. That¡¯s all you need to do.¡± ¡°But then it would ovep with the content I did before¡­ And if you¡¯re on it, the views should go up¡­¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Does he still not know my influence? Yoo Yeon Seo said shamelessly. ¡°Does it make sense that the views won¡¯t go up if I¡¯m on it?¡± Park Seon-woo couldn¡¯t deny it. Chaebol 3rd generation cousin and renting a department store for shopping (With. Yoo Yeon Seo) Real-time trending video 6 ¡°You have to admit that he has one hell of an impact.¡± The man looked at the YouTube main screen and eximed softly. ¡°What do you think if we cast him?¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo? That would be awesome. He guarantees the ratings and the production cost, right?¡± The man who answered frowned. ¡°But Yoo Yeon Seo is famous for never doing variety shows.¡± ¡°He¡¯s gotten nicertely, right?¡± ¡°Do you think he¡¯ll do something he never did just because he¡¯s nicer?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The PD of the variety department of JSTV looked at the proposal in front of me and said. ¡°Let¡¯s try to poke him a bit.¡± Chapter 54: Chairman Yoo’s Test Chapter 54: Chairman Yoo¡¯s Test ¡°Why me?¡± Even as he voiced his doubt, Itaegyeom calmly held the steering wheel. He had been listening to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s incessant rambling that made him lose his mind, until she finally opened her mouth. ¡°He must be curious about one of my few friends.¡± ¡°Friend?¡± Itaegyeom looked back in surprise. Luckily, they were stopped at a red light. ¡°Hey, watch the road.¡± ¡°Are you and I friends?¡± ¡°Why, aren¡¯t we?¡± They were an entertainer and a manager, but they also bickered and bossed each other around over trivial things¡­ They were the same age and got along well enough, so they could be considered friends by now, right? Yoo Yeon Seo said it without much thought. ¡°Well, yeah¡­ I guess so.¡± Itaegyeom, who had been promoted from a ve to a friend, closed his mouth. Im Seunghyun, who was sitting in the passenger seat, smiled faintly. ¡®He¡¯s embarrassed.¡¯ Even though Itaegyeomined to him about Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality, he still did his job well. ¡°But don¡¯t you have any friends? You should be more sociable.¡± ¡°I can live without them.¡± ¡°Oh, right¡­¡± He was a third-generation chaebol, so he wouldn¡¯t have any trouble living even if he had no friends. Itaegyeom rolled his eyes to the passenger seat. ¡°Secretary hyung, aren¡¯t you nervous?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve met the chairman before.¡± ¡°Oh, really¡­? How is he?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Im Seunghyun wondered if he should tease the nervous Itaegyeom, but he held back. He had made ame excuse when Yoo Yeon Seo fainted before, so he didn¡¯t know what he would say if he panicked today. ¡°You don¡¯t need to be so tense.¡± ¡°That¡¯s easy for you to say, hyung. You¡¯re good at everything. I¡¯m just amoner.¡± That was true. He was nervous when he first met the head of the family, but Im Seunghyun, who was quick-witted, realized that Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s family was just a typical dysfunctional one. ¡°Don¡¯t think of him as the chairman, but as your grandfather¡­¡± ¡°That makes me even more nervous.¡± How weird would Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s grandfather be? Itaegyeom felt goosebumps on his arms. They arrived at Chairman Yoo¡¯s mansion on time, except for a brief traffic jam. Itaegyeom opened his mouth in awe. ¡°Wow¡­ Is this one house?¡± The long fence alone gave him an idea of the size of the mansion. ¡°Is it okay toe empty-handed?¡± ¡°My grandfather invited us without any notice, what gift are you going to buy?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo opened the gate as if she was used to it. The mansion hidden behind the high fence made Itaegyeom open his mouth again. ¡°What¡¯s that house over there?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stopped in her tracks. It was the house he often saw in the memory synchronization. It was the house where Yoo Gunmin and Iheeseo, the two sons, lived. ¡°It¡¯s an annex, no one uses it now.¡± He had asked Yoo Yeonho about it when he first entered this mansion. He heard that the annex had been abandoned for a long time since Iheeseo¡¯s death. Moreover, they nted trees densely like a fence to hide the entrance of the annex. Even when he came for the holidays, the family and rtives seemed to avoid looking at the annex on purpose. ¡®Come to think of it, grandfather and grandmother are still living in this house¡­¡¯ Wasn¡¯t it creepy to live in a house where someone died? It couldn¡¯t be that they had no other house to move to. Yoo Yeon Seo felt a strange sensation in his stomach. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± Chairman Yoochangho, who was wearing casual clothes, was standing in front of the entrance. Itaegyeom swallowed his saliva. He reached out his hand to Im Seunghyun first. Im Seunghyun shook his hand. ¡°Secretary Im, long time no see.¡± ¡°Hello, chairman.¡± Im Seunghyun was the reliable person that Yoo Yeonho told him about. He recognized his face as the employee who first noticed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s memory loss. Thinking that he was getting old and unstable, Chairman Yoochangho turned his head to Itaegyeom, who was standing stiffly next to him. ¡°So, you¡¯re Manager of Yeonseo?¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯m Itaegyeom.¡± Itaegyeom rubbed his thigh with his palm and grabbed Chairman Yoo¡¯s hand. His hand was wrinkled, but it was strong. ¡®He¡¯s just like a neighborhood grandfather¡­¡¯ He had an image of a chairman wearing a ck suit and sitting sternly. Itaegyeom rxed a little. ¡°Thank you for epting my invitation.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just tell me to bring him. He¡¯s ufortable.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Chairman Yoo turned his head. Itaegyeom, who met his eyes, tensed up again and said, no, no! ¡°Do you have to wait for this old man to contact you first?¡± ¡°You sometimes call me, don¡¯t you? But, why did you call the manager and Im Seunghyun too¡­? Are you too interested in me?¡± ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo swallowed hisughter. He had figured out his grandfather¡¯s personality after meeting him a few times. If he had to define it¡­ A decent father? No, that was too harsh topare him to his father. Anyway, why did his original self put up a wall against this easy-to-understand grandfather? Did they have no contact at all? Chairman Yoo felt a new emotion as he watched Yoo Yeon Seo talkfortably. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Yoo Yeonho joined them for this meal. They greeted each other briefly, and finally sat down at the table. ¡°Help yourselves.¡± Itaegyeom almost dropped his chopsticks in nervousness, but fortunately, Chairman Yoo and Yoo Yeonho¡¯s attention was focused on Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Are you not filming anymore?¡± ¡°You told me to help with thepany work.¡± The conversation was mostly Chairman Yoo asking questions, and Yoo Yeon Seo giving short answers. To a third party¡¯s eyes, they didn¡¯t look like a close grandfather and grandson. But Chairman Yoo had a smile on his lips. He had ended his conversation with Yoo Yeon Seo by being scolded by his angry grandson, who then fought and argued with him. He couldn¡¯t believe that they were having a calm conversation like this. ¡°I¡¯ll make you work hard after you graduate, so enjoy your school life while you can.¡± ¡°What do I know about running a business? I told you to give up.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll learn when you go to school. So, when are you filming?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m still choosing a work.¡± Chairman Yoo wanted him to film his next work soon, so he could give him a more splendid support than Yoo Gunmin¡¯s coffee truck, but Yoo Yeon Seo wondered why he was acting like this and suspected that he hadn¡¯t given up on thepany work yet. ¡°By the way, how is he when he works? Secretary Im, you never tell me anything.¡± Oh¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Im Seunghyun with a curious eye. He thought he would tell the chairman. He turned his gaze and poked Itaegyeom, who was sitting next to him. ¡®Hey, do well.¡¯ Im Seunghyun was keeping his mouth shut, so you¡¯re not going to say anything weird, right? He even promoted you from a ve to a friend. Itaegyeom spoke with a trembling voice. ¡°I¡¯m working hard. I get along well with the other actors too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes, I heard that he has a lot of people looking for him now¡­¡± Chairman Yoo said with a meaningful expression. ¡°Well, good for him. I thought he would be bitter after being abandoned on the street.¡± ¡°Cough!¡± ¡°He must have done something hateful, right? I understand. You should have thrown him away further, shouldn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Choke, cough¡­¡± I covered my mouth with my hand as I let out a snort. ¡°Stop teasing him, Grandpa.¡± Yu Eun-ho was the only one who tried to stop him. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at me with a blurry gaze as I turned red in an instant. He would have felt like throwing away his original body with a bad personality, but now he thought, ¡®Why did you abandon him¡­ He¡¯s better than nothing.¡¯ He felt that he had been influenced by his original body a lot. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°Bathroom.¡± It wasn¡¯t an illusion that my stomach was churning. As Yoo Yeon Seo got up from his seat, Yu Eun-ho also got up after receiving a wink from Chairman Yoo. ¡°Mr. Im Seung-hyun, pleasee this way¡­¡± Im Seung-hyun hesitated for a moment and followed Yu Eun-ho outside. ¡®Don¡¯t leave me alone, Hyung-nim!¡¯ When I was left alone with Chairman Yoo, I cried out desperately in my mind. Chairman Yoo opened his mouth first. ¡°You, do you earn more than average as Yeon Seo¡¯s manager?¡± ¡°Huh? Yes¡­ I do.¡± ¡°Do you want to earn more?¡± I widened my eyes in surprise. It seemed like he was serious, judging by the atmosphere. I was already excited about how much he would offer. But, why would Chairman Yoo of Jusung offer a job to a mere manager? What did he see in me, who had no skills? ¡°Money¡­ It would be nice to have more, but why me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, you¡¯re the only one who can do it.¡± What, what is it? I felt a sense of foreboding. ¡°From now on, you just have to report to me what Yeon Seo did and who he met.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Everything.¡± I frowned as I couldn¡¯t understand. ¡°That sounds like you want me to¡­¡± Spy on Yoo Yeon Seo. I trailed off, and Chairman Yoo nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°May I ask why?¡± I felt my head cool down. ¡°That guy, he shouldn¡¯t be an entertainer.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°He has no talent. Even if he¡¯s doing welltely, how long will thatst?¡± What? There was a rumor in the industry that Chairman Yoo of Jusung and Vice President Choi Yu-jin of JSENM were secretly pushing Yoo Yeon Seo from behind. Was that not true? I felt confused. ¡°I want Yeon Seo, that kid, to do business instead of entertainment. I think he has enough ability for that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think so too?¡± I did. Until two years ago. ¡°Still, I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to understand. It¡¯s just a grandfather¡¯s interest. He never listens to me.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± How can he ask a manager to monitor his grandson? ¡°Five times your current sry.¡± I gasped and swallowed at Chairman Yoo¡¯s bombshell. ¡°If your report is diligent, I¡¯ll give you extra gifts. Do you like cars? Watches?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to hesitate. You just have to follow Yeon Seo¡¯s schedule and report what he did. Like writing a diary.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Will you ept my offer? I¡¯ll reward you well. I promise.¡± It was a sweet offer with a staggering condition and a promise from Chairman Yoo of Jusung. Who would refuse it? ¡°I¡­¡± *** Im Seung-hyun, who followed Yu Eun-ho, smiled faintly. ¡°President, you¡¯re really mischievous.¡± ¡°Did you notice?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± So, Chairman Yoo was testing me. He invited me without any hesitation and put me on the spot. It might seem arrogant, but he was the president of Jusung, so he could do it. ¡°Since you didn¡¯t call me, I passed, right?¡± ¡°Mr. Im, you passed a long time ago.¡± That was a nice thing to hear. Im Seung-hyun had been working as Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s secretary for over a year and had gained the attention of the head family, securing his position in thepany. How many employees had the personal numbers of the president and vice president? There was probably only Im Seung-hyun. ¡°I¡¯ll apologize to the manager separately.¡± ¡°Directly from the director? I¡¯ll just tell him well.¡± ¡°No.¡± Yu Eun-ho shook his head. He felt morefortable apologizing in person. ¡°Do you think he¡¯ll pass?¡± ¡°Well¡­ It shouldn¡¯t be too hard.¡± Im Seung-hyun smiled slightly. If it was the 12th manager, he wouldn¡¯t know, but I thought he would keep his loyalty. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing, I had a question for you, director¡­¡± ¡°Tell me anything.¡± Chairman Yoo and Vice President Choi trusted Im Seung-hyun as well. He had to keep up the good rtionship. ¡°About the young master¡­ What was his original personality like?¡± ¡°His original personality?¡± ¡°Yes, he doesn¡¯t seem to have a bad personality now¡­¡± Im Seung-hyun remembered what I said, that even if he lost his memory, his nature wouldn¡¯t change. ¡®If his personality now is his original nature¡­¡¯ There must be a reason why his personality became bad. Chapter 55: When will I ever get such an offer? Chapter 55: When will I ever get such an offer? Yoo Yeon Seo is crazy. That¡¯s what I always thought when I was his 12th manager. ¡®I have to be as understanding as the ocean to deal with that lunatic, or else I won¡¯t survive.¡¯ I was his 12th manager for about three months, which was the longest record among all the managers who had worked with him. Anyway, during those three months, I had to endure his terrible personality countless times. [Hey, did you bring this as coffee?] [Can¡¯t you do your job properly?] That was fine. There were many celebrities who treated their managers like emotional trash cans and had no manners, not just Yoo Yeon Seo. But Yoo Yeon Seo was a master of annoying people, without even swearing at them. And he was not only like that to his manager, but to everyone. He was equally rude to everyone. [Can¡¯t you cover that up? Are you a manager or not?] [How are you still alive when you can¡¯t do anything right? How do you live?] [Can¡¯t you get lost?] If I get lost, who will be your manager? He would be quiet sometimes, but then he would suddenly re up like a fit. I couldn¡¯t figure out how to deal with him. He was so fickle and moody, it made me irritated too. [You broke the light, do you know how expensive that is? It¡¯s hard to get a recement¡­] [Just ask me. Hey, take this money. And what? Are you my friend? Can¡¯t you speak properly?] But Isted the longest because I was simple. I would get stressed when he treated me badly, but I would forget it when I turned around. It was thanks to my personality. ¡®That bastard will get killed someday if he keeps acting like that.¡¯ But that didn¡¯t mean I forgot everything that happened. [Long time no see?] But after the ident, Yoo Yeon Seo was not crazy anymore, but weird. He stopped acting out and getting angry all of a sudden. He still had a way of speaking that rubbed people the wrong way, but he seemed more harmless than before. Thanks to that, working as his manager was much easier. [Why do you act, anyway?] [Why, am I bad at acting?] [No, but why do you need to be a celebrity when you have a lot of money and you¡¯re¡­ pretty good-looking?] You could live well with just the dividends from your stocks. I muttered, and Yoo Yeon Seo looked at the pile of scripts in front of him and said. [It¡¯s fun.] [What?] [When I act, I can be anything I want, not just a chaebol¡¯s third son.] He said that with a sparkle in his eyes as he picked a script. He didn¡¯t have much sparkle in his eyes before. He was barely decent when the camera was rolling. [Really?] I thought unconsciously as I looked at him. He seemed to have found some passion for life. I was lost in thought and just moved my lips, when I decided to look at Chairman Yoo¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡¯ll pretend I didn¡¯t hear that.¡± ¡°What?¡± Chairman Yoo leaned forward from his seat. ¡°I have a lot of grudges against him too, and I wouldn¡¯t feel any guilt if I did what you asked me to do¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But I keep thinking that this is wrong. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Chairman Yoo¡¯s eyes changed. I wondered if I was thinking right. I could just close my eyes and ept Chairman Yoo¡¯s offer, and I would make more money at once than working as Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager. ¡®When will I ever get such an offer¡­ But it feels wrong.¡¯ But I kept feeling that this was not the right thing to do. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting was not bad, no, it was quite good these days. He definitely had talent, and more importantly, he seemed happier doing his job as an actor than running hispany. ¡®Why do I care about his happiness¡­?¡¯ I sighed softly, feeling weird. Anyway, wrong is wrong. ¡°If you¡¯re curious, you should just ask him directly. I can¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°Really? Hmm¡­¡± Chairman Yoo¡¯s expression twisted. He looked like he was trying to hold back augh, but it looked different to me. ¡°Then I can¡¯t help it.¡± ¡°Yes, then I¡¯ll go to the bathroom¡­¡± I wanted to escape from this awkward situation. I got up from my seat and headed for the door where Yoo Yeon Seo had gone out. ¡°Is the test over?¡± And then, Yu Eunho and Im Seunghyun, who had gone out, came in. Chairman Yoo picked up his spoon with a satisfied face. I ran out of the ce like I was fleeing, and I almost bumped into Yoo Yeon Seo, who came out of the bathroom. ¡°Ouch, you scared me!¡± ¡°I was more surprised. What¡¯s up?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s bangs were wet from washing his face, and water dripped from them. ¡°What, there¡¯s no towel inside? Dry yourself properly. What¡¯s wrong?¡± He looked pale. I squinted my eyes, and Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head away and wiped his face roughly with his sleeve. ¡°Nothing.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was confused in his own way. He didn¡¯t do any memory synchronization or automatic behavior mode today, but he felt strange and his heart was pounding. And he coughed up blood again, which he didn¡¯t have to do. ¡®Beta, what¡¯s wrong with my body?¡¯ ¡®This is bullshit¡­¡¯ Beta was useless. Was this the best technology in 2207? ¡°Hey, can¡¯t you goter? Your grandfather¡­¡± ¡°Are you scared?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯sugh sounded like he was mocking me, and I scratched the back of my head roughly. ¡°Are your family having some kind of fight over shares or something?¡± ¡°No, we¡¯re not.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Why, do you have something going on?¡± ¡°¡­Nothing.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo kept asking, but I shut my mouth. I was too embarrassed to tell him. ¡°Don¡¯t call me out of the blue like this from now on.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo grumbled as he stood in front of the entrance after finishing his meal. Chairman Yoo had a smile on his lips. ¡®What, he¡¯s so happy to have a meal with his grandson.¡¯ He would split his mouth if he ate with him a few more times. Yoo Yeon Seo thought he should visit him sometimes if he wanted something. ¡°I¡¯m going.¡± ¡°Come often and do some more!¡± ¡°When I have time.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned around without hesitation. I watched from therge window in the living room as Yoo Yeon Seo and his group disappeared around the corner in their car. Yoo Eunho, who had been watching with me, casually asked. ¡°So, are you satisfied?¡± Chairman Yoo smiled faintly without answering. ¡°Don¡¯t be like that. Yeon Seo is not a fool. He knows how to read people.¡± ¡°Yeah, if you do more, he¡¯llin that you¡¯re interfering.¡± Chairman Yoo was satisfied anyway. Im Seunghyun was a proven talent, but he wanted to test Lee Taegyeom himself, since he had a dubious record. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be going too.¡± ¡°Already?¡± ¡°I still have a lot of work to do.¡± Yoo Eunho bowed his head slightly to Chairman Yoo. ¡°You don¡¯t look good.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just a bit tired.¡± ¡°You said you haven¡¯t had a day off from workingtetely, right? Take it easy. Who would say anything to my grandson?¡± Yoo Eunho rxed his expression and smiled faintly. Who would say anything to Chairman Yoo¡¯s grandson? Everyone treated him well. There were some employees who ttered him excessively, but he didn¡¯t mind that much. ¡°I can¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°Really? Hehe!¡± Chairman Yooughed heartily, feeling good. He had outstanding abilities and was diligent, so there was nothing to dislike about him. ¡®Yeon Seo, it seems like he¡¯s changed his mind too¡­¡¯ He could finally breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯lle again.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo Eunho got into the car after receiving Chairman Yoo¡¯s farewell. He still had the conversation with Im Seunghyun in his ears. [First, I want to hear why you¡¯re asking that¡­] [The manager who¡¯s in there now said that, no matter how much his personality changes, his innate nature won¡¯t change.] [Innate nature¡­] That made sense. Yoo Eunho thought he should contact Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s doctor. [I think I know what you mean.] [So, how was it?] [His original personality is¡­ the same as you know. There¡¯s nothing different¡­] Yoo Eunho stopped talking. His innate nature. He had a good memory, as befitting someone who had been called a genius. He remembered a lot of things from his childhood, not exactly, but vaguely. His brother who suddenly changed after witnessing Lee Heeseo¡¯s ident. He had forgotten for a while, thinking that anything was fine as long as he didn¡¯t have a seizure. His brother before he was seven¡­ [¡­He was kind when he was young. The opposite of the personality you know.] [Then there must be a reason why his personality got worse.] [Well¡­] He had a clue, but he couldn¡¯t tell anyone else easily. Yoo Eunho fiddled with his phone for a while and then called someone. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s me¡­¡± *** Yoo Yeon Seo headed straight to the president¡¯s office after taking Park Hyunjung¡¯s acting ss. It was rare for a celebrity to visit thepany office in person. He could just wait for Lee Taegyeom to bring the script, but he went out of his way to find Han President and Park Manager. ¡°What are you going to do about the ¡®White Tiger¡¯ promotion schedule?¡± ¡°What do you mean? I have to do it.¡± Park Manager looked at Yoo Yeon Seo incredulously, wondering if he had heard correctly. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Why, didn¡¯t I do it before?¡± ¡°No, you didn¡¯t.¡± The original had lost the lead role, and the promotion schedule without the lead actor was¡­ a nuisance to say the least. ¡°Are you really going to do it?¡± ¡°I have to.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ good thinking.¡± Memory loss was good for something. Park Manager hummed a tune. Yoo Yeon Seo spun the president¡¯s chair he was sitting on. ¡°Don¡¯t put me in any weird ces for promotion. I don¡¯t like that.¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯ll adjust it well.¡± Han President, who had naturally lost his seat, opened his mouth with a serious expression. ¡°Hey, Yeon Seo.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo felt a chill on his arm. Why was Han President calling his name so affectionately without using honorifics? ¡°Do you want to do a variety show?¡± ¡°A variety show?¡± He stopped the chair and looked at Han President. ¡°Didn¡¯t I not do variety shows before?¡± ¡°Oh, right. You remember that.¡± That was easy to find out. There were well-organized documents on the inte. There were filmographies of dramas and movies, but nothing about variety show activities. ¡°You were famous for never going out for promotion or variety shows.¡± ¡°Then why are you suddenly asking me to do a variety show?¡± ¡°Well¡­ you don¡¯t need to manage your image anymore, and it wouldn¡¯t hurt to go out once in a while, right? You could eat up everyone if you go on a variety show¡­¡± Han President¡¯s expression was strange as he rambled on. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes. ¡°What, do you know the PD or something?¡± ¡°No, no, it¡¯s not that¡­¡± That¡¯s right. Yoo Yeon Seo let out a deted sound. ¡°What kind of variety show is it?¡± Should I give it a try? Yoo Yeon Seo changed his posture, and Han President spoke excitedly. ¡°It¡¯s a variety show where you run a guest house in a foreign country. You know, you serve food to the guests and stuff like that.¡± ¡°Do people watch that kind of variety show? There are a lot of them these days.¡± ¡°Yeah, there are. But the ratings depend on who the guests are.¡± These days, travel and observation variety shows were popr. They could be boring, but the situation changed if the top stars came out. ¡°From what I heard, the cast is pretty shy. You don¡¯t even need to mention it.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°They¡¯re leaving in December, so you can go right after you finish school, right?¡± He didn¡¯t seem to be pushing too hard¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo said nonchntly. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not decided yet, but they said it¡¯s an ind. A resort.¡± ¡°An ind, then, the sea?¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± The sea¡­ the sea. Yoo Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t forget the ce in his memory synchronization. ¡®I could use a vacation anyway¡­¡¯ Han President noticed the change in his expression and cheered inwardly. He did it! He did it! Chapter 56: My First Time Doing Promotions Chapter 56: My First Time Doing Promotions (Brother, how did it go?) After Yoo Yeon Seo left, the representative Han finally secured his seat and received an urgent call from someone. ¡°It looks like it¡¯s going to work.¡± (Really? Wow! How did you persuade him?) ¡°Persuade? What do you mean? His eyes changed as soon as I mentioned the resort.¡± (Really? Does Yoo Yeon Seo like resorts?) ¡°He must. So it has to be an ind, the sea. Got it? I¡¯ll try to convince him for sure.¡± (Okay, we booked all the locations as resorts. Do you know who the other guests are? Brother, you have to keep this a secret.) The PD was excited and bbered on. Representative Han listened with one ear and thought to himself. ¡®He pretends not to care, but he¡¯s been busy with work¡­¡¯ Even after he made a name for himself, there were actors who worked like cows, like Jin Sooho, but usually they took a long break between choosing their next project. In the meantime, they did somemercials and took care of themselves, but Yoo Yeon Seo looked for another project as soon as one ended. And he used his background to start filming right away. That¡¯s why Yoo Yeon Seo had a lot of filmography, even if not as much as Jin Sooho. He made a name for himself with bad acting, though¡­ ¡°He should go on a vacation and enjoy himself.¡± (Uh¡­ this is not that kind of show.) ¡°What?¡± Representative Han lifted his upper body, which was leaning back on the chair. (It¡¯s not a rxing and healing show. It¡¯s a real guest house management show.) ¡°Really?¡± (Yes, we¡¯re going to limit the money they can spend per day and make it stingy.) ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that be frustrating?¡± (I¡¯ll have to edit it well.) ¡°Right, that¡¯s up to you, PD.¡± Popr actors and idols, and a chaebol third-generation actor with a huge influence just by existing, all gathered to live frugally? Representative Han smiled. ¡°But are the other guests okay with doing a show with Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± He was notorious for having a bad personality, and if you crossed a few bridges, you¡¯d find someone who knew him. (They haven¡¯t met Yoo Yeon Seo before, so it should be fine, right?) ¡°Really? Just in case, ask for their consent first.¡± (Okay, brother. So you¡¯re confirming Yoo Yeon Seo?) ¡°Yeah, yeah.¡± Seeing his eyes change when he heard about the sea, it wouldn¡¯t be hard to confirm. Representative Han hung up the phone and rolled his chair, lost in thought. The PD he was talking to was not the main PD of JSTV. The guest house show he was discussing was a slightly modified version of a program that another PD had done, so it was closer to a seasonal show. He wondered if it would do well, since it ovepped with a lot of other shows, but Yoo Yeon Seo alone would guarantee enough buzz. Anyway, the point was that Yoo Yeon Seo would suffer a lot. That was¡­ ¡°Nice, right?¡± Representative Han had a lot of grudges against Yoo Yeon Seo. *** When Yoo Yeon Seo was facing his midterm exams, ¡®White Tiger¡¯ finally surfaced. Movie [White Tiger] First Trailer The logos of the productionpany and the distributor appear briefly, followed by a solemn music. A ship on the rough sea, and a mysterious monster trying to sink the ship. The scene changes quickly, showing Park Minwoo holding a gun tightly and sweating coldly, and Lee Hangeul shooting calmly. The strange monster roars loudly, and Yoo Yeon Seo grabs Park Minwoo¡¯s cor and pushes him against the wall. (Kill them all. That¡¯s the only way we survive.) The video ends with Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s stern voice. ©¸Park Minwoo Yoo Yeon Seo Lee Hangeul? What a crazybination. The visuals are amazing. ©¸It looks fun already. ©¸Is that the Chunbaek I know? ©¸Yoo Yeon Seo and Park Minwoo? This is a good stock?? ©¸I don¡¯t care about the story, I¡¯m going to see their faces ?? Since his previous work was ¡®Dreaming¡¯, the fans of Yoo Yeon Seo were stimted by the gap between the mechanical and faint image of the silver-haired Chunbaek and the intense special forces. The love letters were already posting certification photos of their nth reservation. ¡®White Tiger¡¯ started its full-scale promotion. [White Tiger] Press Screening Review I can¡¯t write much because of the embargo, but it¡¯s quite a work. They said they spent a lot of money on production, and the CG quality was better than expected. And what surprised me was the acting of the actors. Park Minwoo, who is rising as a new star in Chungmuro, is needless to say, and Lee Hangeul was also decent, but Yoo Yeon Seo, he was amazing. I heard rumors that his acting had improved, but I wondered if he was the same person as in . You can look forward to it. Especially in thetter half, ¡®that scene¡¯ was a heartbreaking action scene that he pulled off without a stunt double. I couldn¡¯t believe how well he did. I feel like I¡¯m going to spoil it, so I¡¯ll write a detailed review when the embargo is lifted. A Brief Screening Review A variety of human characters and shy action in a limited space of a ship. I would rate it as ¡®a pretty good entertainment movie¡¯. -White Tiger press reviews and blog reviews are all good ©¸Isn¡¯t there too much praise? ©¸©¸No, there are negative reviews too ©¸You have to filter out the blind screenings. They might use them for promotion and cheat. -Who¡¯s watching White Tiger tomorrow? ©¸Me ©¸I booked it for the morning show ¡®White Tiger¡¯ D-2 Opening No. 1 in Total Reservation Rate¡­ What are the points of interest? ¡®White Tiger¡¯ Director Park Hojin, ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, action acting without a stunt double¡­ Please look forward to it¡± The day before the opening of ¡®White Tiger¡¯, director Park Hojin and the leads Park Minwoo, Yoo Yeon Seo, and Lee Hangeul were preparing to appear on an entertainment program to promote the movie. ¡°Hyung, this is your first time doing this kind of promotion, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Park Minwoo looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with anxious eyes. ¡°They said they¡¯re going to stream it live, can you do it well?¡± ¡°Yeonseo, just stay still if the question is weird. I¡¯ll cover for you.¡± What am I. He¡¯s treating me like a kid. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul with displeased eyes. ¡°You caused a big ident when you went out for aeback promotion when you were in One Seven.¡± ¡°Did I?¡± ¡°You told the MC he was cheesy. You said, how can you film this as a show? And you said something to the writer¡­ Don¡¯t you remember? We had to clean up after you¡­¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Did Lee Hangeul¡¯s eyes get moist, or was it just me? Yoo Yeon Seo pretended to remember vaguely and moved on. A rookie idol talking back to his seniors and the production staff in the entertainment industry¡­ It made him feel cold. And every time he heard this, he felt a huge gap between himself and the original. ¡®Is he just crazy¡­¡¯ Or a crazy person with a story. Anyway, Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul were the same as before. ¡®Ever since the ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ incident was revealed, the excessive media y and the hype around Yoo Yeon Seo had intensified. ¡®Dreaming¡¯ had achieved good results, and the industry people who had not yet experienced him were brainwashed to the point of wondering if he was really that good.¡¯ Representative Han and Manager Park wouldn¡¯t do this for me, so there was only one person who could be behind it. ¡®Did Mother do something?¡¯ Choi Yujin was also out ofmission. ¡®I should tell her to stop the next time I see her.¡¯ But Mother didn¡¯t seem to be the type to do it so tantly. He had a doubt, but it didn¡¯tst long. ¡°But you guys are close, huh?¡± ¡°We had a misunderstanding with our kids.¡± Lee Hangeul quickly answered. Why did he have to say that much? Yoo Yeon Seo rolled his eyes. ¡°Your group? Misunderstanding? What do you mean?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Park Minwoo was curious and his eyes sparkled, but Yoo Yeon Seo answered instead and blocked any further questions. Park Minwoo was itching to ask, but he held back when he saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s expression. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Director.¡± Director Park Hojin also took his seat, and the broadcast started after a brief introduction by the MC. The MC lifted the mood with a lively voice, and the director and the actors smiled and looked at the camera. ¡°Director! Please introduce the movie!¡± ¡°Hello. ¡®White Tiger¡¯ is a well-made action movie¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo maintained the same posture and expression whether the camera was on or off. It was a somewhat arrogant attitude, but it was possible because he was Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°And¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo picked up the microphone. The MC, who met his eyes, felt embarrassed and lowered his head for a moment, then looked up again, repeating the process. Finally, he hid his gaze behind the question sheet and said. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, you¡¯ve been making a lot of noisetely with your acting transformation. Do you have any secret to how your acting changed? Your mindset, or something¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing like that.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered with his unique ticking voice, and boos came from both sides. ¡°Hey, hyung. You¡¯re so boring!¡± ¡°Right.¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo is doing this kind of promotion for the first time¡­¡± Only Director Park Hojin tried to salvage the situation. The MC was a bit flustered after meeting Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes. He had seen many celebrities, but Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s appearance was so outstanding¡­ He looked even more striking in person. ¡°That¡¯s right. Don¡¯t be like that and tell us more. The chat room is full ofments like, did you get a girlfriend, what kind of drugs did you take, etc.!¡± So the MC blurted out a question that should have been filtered out. The PD moved his hand frantically and made a gesture of cutting his throat. It meant not to mess with Yoo Yeon Seo. But Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t care and said. ¡°Well¡­ I guess I see the world differently after dying anding back to life.¡± ¡°Oh, you filmed ¡®White Tiger¡¯ after the identst year, right? How was the ident, are you feeling better now?¡± ¡°They said it was a miracle. Before, they said I would either die or be a vegetable at best¡­ But it turned out well, I guess.¡± The atmosphere around him turned cold in an instant. Yoo Yeon Seo put down the microphone and looked around. ¡°What? What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°You were that serious?¡± Lee Hangeul said more seriously and Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head. ¡°Didn¡¯t ite out in the news?¡± ¡°It didn¡¯t, hyung.¡± It didn¡¯t. There were a few articles that said he lost consciousness and went to the ICU after the ident, but they were deleted soon after, and Jusung blocked all the detailed articles. It wasn¡¯t good news. ¡®I wonder if the fans will feel sorry if they see this.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo opened his mouth again. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what happened. I¡¯m fine now.¡± The MC regained his senses and turned the mood around. ¡°Then you must have had less time to build your body. Right? In the movie, Sergeant Kim Woojin is a special forces soldier.¡± ¡°Yes, I tried to bulk up, but I didn¡¯t reach my goal.¡± He was fine as he was, but to be faithful to the setting of a special forces soldier, he had to build his body excessively. Yoo Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t do that no matter what, and he was still dissatisfied. ¡°So if you look closely, you¡¯ll see some scenes where I used CG to erge my body¡­¡± ¡°Oh, director, you¡¯re hurting my pride.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? You¡¯re great as you are.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo reluctantly lowered his head a little. ¡°Then¡­ ¡®White Tiger¡¯ viewing point! Find Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s body erged by CG!¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± This was embarrassing. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned and Lee Hangeul tapped him, and he returned to normal. ¡°And you did 100% action acting without a stunt double, is that true?¡± ¡°I asked him to do it without a stunt double, and I was surprised myself.¡± ¡°Director?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Thanks to Yoo Yeon Seo hyung, we also put a lot of effort into action acting. It was hard, though.¡± The director and Park Minwoo answered, and then Lee Hangeul also picked up the microphone. ¡°He did it all by himself, so we couldn¡¯t not do it.¡± ¡°Oh, you felt pressured?¡± ¡°Right. I felt like I had to do better¡­¡± ¡°Lee Hangeul hyung is right!¡± Really? Yoo Yeon Seo was clueless, so he looked back and forth between Lee Hangeul and Park Minwoo. They nodded seriously when their eyes met. In fact, it would be best to use a stunt double and save your body. He had other schedules besides ¡®White Tiger¡¯. But Yoo Yeon Seo, who seemed the least likely to do it, stepped up and did it all, and they were naturally stimted. ¡°I¡¯m curious about the opening now that you¡¯re all saying this! Yoo Yeon Seo, the public enemy, say something!¡± ¡°Um¡­ You¡¯ll know when you watch the movie.¡± He had been a soldier since before he was born, so he wouldn¡¯t disappoint his ancestors in 2019. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled confidently. Chapter 57: How can you kill the actors like that? Chapter 57: How can you kill the actors like that? -I just watched White Tiger There was nothing else to watch, so I went to see the actors¡¯ faces The story was just predictable, but the action was awesome and there were some jump scares ©¸Really? Everyone who came out was talking about the action ©¸©¸My boyfriend was so impressed by Yeon Seo-hyung, even though he¡¯s older than him ©¸So you have a boyfriend? ©¸©¸2222 White Tiger was released on Wednesday and the real audience rating started at 9.3 out of 10. And on Saturday of the opening week, the broadcast of the variety show that Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul recorded for White Tiger promotion was aired. They divided the team into entertainers and actors ording to the setting of the special forces in the movie and yed a survival game at a paintball field. ¡°Why is A team so good?¡± ¡°We can¡¯t win like this¡­¡± The entertainers who had yed this kind of game a lot had the upper hand. Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul, who were left after their teammates were eliminated,ined to the camera. ¡°From the start, we had one less person¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not fair. The bnce is so off, isn¡¯t it?¡± Park Minwoo vented his frustration. He looked cute as he whined, and the PD who was watching him held back hisughter. ¡°There¡¯s a reason why we have one less person.¡± At the staff¡¯s words, Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul widened their eyes. ¡°We have a reinforcementing.¡± ¡°Reinforcement?¡± Just then, a gunshot and a scream were heard from afar. Soon, the broadcast announced that someone from A team was eliminated. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Who is it, who is it?¡± And then another gunshot and another broadcast. In a short time, two people were taken down. ¡°Let¡¯s go and join them.¡± Lee Hangeul snapped out of it and pulled Park Minwoo. The screen changed to show a person who was secretly helping B team. It was Yeon Seo, who covered his face with a helmet, goggles, and a mask. ¡°How many are left now?¡± ¡°A team has six and B team has two.¡± His voice was distorted as if he wanted to keep it a secret from the viewers. ¡°Should I go up?¡± When Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul were having a hard time on camera, Yeon Seo, who was walking through the forest as if he was taking a stroll, stopped at a suitable tree. He climbed up the tree with one hand without any difficulty. His swift movement of turning his body andnding on the tree made the staff who was watching him gasp. ¡°Huh? Why is there a camera here?¡± And not long after, a person wearing a red helmet from A team looked around. The savvy entertainer saw the VJ who couldn¡¯t get away in time and smirked. ¡°He¡¯s around here?!¡± The screen moved the focus behind the entertainer and showed Yeon Seo aiming his gun from the tree. ¡°Ahh!¡± The entertainer fell exaggeratedly after getting hit by a paintball on his back. Another entertainer from A team ran over in a hurry after hearing themotion. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°On the tree! Watch out¡­¡± Yeon Seo¡¯s exact location was exposed, so he jumped off the tree and rolled once tond safely. He quickly hid behind another tree. The other side fired paintballs at him, but luckily none of them hit him. ¡®Five, six¡­¡¯ They must have used up all their bullets by now. Yeon Seo casually turned his body and shot with one hand. The entertainer who was trying to reload his gun got a paint mark on his chest. ¡°Wow! Amazing! I thought I was watching a movie!¡± ¡°But who are you?¡± Yeon Seo didn¡¯t say anything and turned his body to look for another target. ¡°He¡¯s so cool¡­¡± The first entertainer who fell muttered softly as he watched his back. Yeon Seo walked through the survival field as if he was taking a stroll and muttered. ¡°Four more left.¡± His voice distortion was lifted. Yeon Seo¡¯s voice was low and had a unique personality. The viewers who were watching this wondered if it was him. At that moment, Yeon Seo sensed someone nearby and quickly hid behind a cover and aimed his gun at the enemy. There were two people rustling and making noise. They were wearing blue helmets, so they were allies from B team. ¡°Huh? I think I saw a blue helmet just now.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he over there?¡± Yeon Seo waved his hand outside the cover. Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul were excited to see the unexpected reinforcement and approached him. ¡°Hello!¡± ¡°But who are you¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Yeon Seo lifted his mask and goggles slightly to show his face. The screen briefly switched to show Yeon Seo¡¯s profile. They probably thought that his old videos were too bad to use, so they used a lot of clips from Chunbaek in ¡®Dreaming¡¯ and the trailer of ¡®White Tiger¡¯. ¡°Holy, Yeon Seo hyung? When did youe?¡± ¡°Just now.¡± It was well known in the industry that Yeon Seo hated variety shows. But he was different now. He felt bad that only Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul were working hard for the promotion, so he agreed to appear briefly at the end. ¡°Did you take out those two earlier?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°How did you do it? They were the aces, we had a hard time with them.¡± ¡°It was easy.¡± Park Minwoo and Lee Hangeul pulled their heads back and made a fed up expression. When they asked him how he did the high-difficulty action moves while filming ¡®White Tiger¡¯, Yeon Seo¡¯s usual answer was ¡®It was easy¡¯. ¡°If you were going to do this, you should have joined earlier¡­¡± ¡°Then the game would have been over already, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Oh, confidence.¡± Actually, no. He said he would only appear briefly at the end, so they really sent him out at thest minute. They didn¡¯t care much about his performance, since his appearance alone would guarantee the buzz. ¡°Yeon Seo is so good. PD, did you know he was this good?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t. He didn¡¯t even attend the pre-meeting¡­¡± ¡°At this rate, Yeon Seo will catch them all by himself. How about changing the rules?¡± But they didn¡¯t expect Yeon Seo¡¯s amazing performance, so the PD and the writers who were watching the monitor went into an emergency meeting. After a short meeting, they sent a radio to A team. ¡°What do we do now?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what do we do¡­ We find him and shoot him.¡± Yeon Seo raised his fist and folded his index and middle fingers. Park Minwoo sighed. ¡°I thought the same thing when the game started¡­¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°But why does it sound so easy when Yeon Seo hyung says it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because of the brainwashing I got at the filming site.¡± I could never forget the acrobatic action moves that Yoonseo performed without a stunt double. It was unbelievable that he did those moves when he had been discharged from the hospital less than six months ago. ¡°So, why are there only two of you left?¡± Yoonseo cut him off. It was not good to stay in this open space for too long. ¡°Well¡­¡± Apparently, they had a hard time dealing with the survival enthusiast and former shooting athlete on the other side. On the other hand, here were a rookie actor who had never yed an FPS game and an idol who had only done some leisure activities during his own content shooting, busy with histeeback. ¡°Isn¡¯t the bnce weird?¡± ¡°It is weird.¡± Yoonseo looked at the two people who were protesting sincerely. Wasn¡¯t this promotional variety show supposed to be easygoing? Park Minwoo and Lee Hankyul seemed to be burning with the desire to win. They must be popr as rising actors because they worked hard at everything. ¡°But I¡¯m d you came.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we n a strategy?¡± As the three of them were brainstorming, one of the production staff ran over. ¡°Everyone, as soon as Yoonseo joined, two of you were eliminated¡­ We want to change the game rules because of his unexpected performance.¡± ¡°Oh,e on. That¡¯s not fair.¡± Park Minwoo grumbled, and Yoonseo looked at the production staff with his arms crossed. ¡°How did it change?¡± Honestly, he didn¡¯t care if the rules changed or not¡­ But let¡¯s hear it out. ¡°The rule is¡­ to capture the g at the base.¡± ¡°Base?¡± ¡°Do you remember the construction site where we started?¡± Lee Hankyul and Park Minwoo nodded. Yoonseo nced at the map sign nearby. ¡°Team A is upying that site right now, and you have to capture it.¡± ¡°Is the site in the center?¡± ¡°Yes, but instead of being eliminated by one shot, you have to be hit by five shots. You win if you capture the g inside the base within the time limit.¡± As the two of them listened nkly to the production staff¡¯s words, Yoonseo looked at his watch. ¡°The time limit is¡­ 15 minutes from now.¡± It was 2:15 p.m. now¡­ So until 2:30 p.m. Yoonseo nodded slightly and went to the front of the map. ¡°15 minutes¡­ Can we do it?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s try. Come over here, everyone.¡± Even though Yoonseo joinedte, Park Minwoo and Lee Hankyul followed his instructions naturally. ¡°How much time has passed?¡± ¡°About five minutes.¡± ¡°When are theying?¡± Meanwhile, Team A, who were scattered around the base, waited for Team B, who showed no signs ofing. ¡°Did we do too well? What are we going to do if we make the actors lose their confidence?¡± ¡°That was too boring.¡± Team A had already secured their victory. The production staff told them a different rule, that they had to guard the g as usual, but Yoonseo would be eliminated if he was hit by more than two shots. ¡°But I heard that Yoonseo, who joinedst, is really good.¡± ¡°He can¡¯t beat me, no matter how good he is.¡± At that moment, a paintball shot rang out and one of Team A¡¯s members fell backwards. ¡°They¡¯re here!¡± ¡°Everyone, hide!¡± Two more shots hit the fallen entertainer. Everyone panicked and hid behind the trees. ¡°Where did they shoot from?¡± They were caught off guard and couldn¡¯t figure out which direction the gun was fired from. As they were flustered, another paintball shot was heard. The broadcast announced that the first person who was hit was eliminated. It was a 3 vs 3 situation. ¡°Ouch! I got hit!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t panic! It¡¯s just one shot!¡± Team A¡¯s leader, who was a survival fan and a former shooting athlete, shouted loudly. ¡°There!¡± Park Minwoo hid behind a tree and fired his gun randomly. Lee Hankyul, who was hiding on the other side, hit two people with one shot each. [Team B Park Minwoo is out!] ¡°Ah¡­¡± It was a 2 vs 3 situation, and Park Minwooy on the ground. He didn¡¯t look that regretful, considering how he had protested to the production staff earlier. He was a bait, after all. When everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to Park Minwoo, Lee Hankyul, who came out from the other side, ran quickly and captured the g. ¡°Our g!¡± ¡°There!¡± And in that gap, Yoonseo, who had been hiding his presence, aimed his gun. Another member of Team A was eliminated. It was a 2 vs 2 situation. The time limit was not over yet, so they had to guard the g until then. ¡°Wow, where are they shooting from?!¡± The team member who still couldn¡¯t figure out Yoonseo¡¯s position was annoyed. ¡°Five shots! You got hit by five shots, Hankyul!¡± ¡°Me too, hyung.¡± Lee Hankyul and the entertainer from Team A were eliminated at the same time. It was a 1 vs 1 situation. The g was left where Lee Hankyul was eliminated. Yoonseo had circled around and hit the remaining entertainers of Team A with his gun when Park Minwoo and Lee Hankyul acted as baits. [30 seconds left.] ¡°g!¡± Team A¡¯s leader ran towards the g, and Yoonseo, who caught up with him, aimed his gun with a fierce look. [15 seconds left.] ¡°Argh!¡± Team A¡¯s leader also turned around and fired his gun. Yoonseo bent his body low to avoid it and rolled once to close the distance with Team A¡¯s leader. He had hit him three times before, and now it was four¡­ ¡°Five shots.¡± Yoonseo stood in front of Team A¡¯s leader, who had fallen backwards with a bruised butt, and bent his upper body. He casually picked up the g that was lying next to Team A¡¯s leader by a hair¡¯s breadth and said slowly. ¡°It¡¯s over.¡± [Team A Bae Youngjae is out! Team B wins!] The screen showed Yoonseo¡¯s full body and face, who had thrown off his goggles and helmet. Chapter 58: Don’t you believe in ghosts? Chapter 58: Don¡¯t you believe in ghosts? As soon as the game was over, Lee Han-gyeol and Park Min-woo ran towards Yoo Yeon Seo with cheers, followed by the supporting actors from Team B who had been eliminated early. ¡°Ah, we were too careless.¡± ¡°But did you see his moves?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t realize it was Yeon Seo who knocked me out earlier.¡± The variety show stars from Team A, who had been sitting in a daze, quickly brightened up the mood in front of the camera. ¡°Let¡¯s have the new guest introduce himself here.¡± ¡°Do we really need an introduction? You all know who he is, right?¡± ¡°Our big brother might not know him.¡± ¡°Hey, I know him too! He¡¯s the third-generation chaebol who acts as a hobby, right?¡± While they were wrestling with each other¡¯s wrists on one side, the others casually cleared their seats. Ah¡­ so this is what variety shows are like. Yoo Yeon Seo stood in the center with a sense of tact and looked at the camera. ¡°I¡¯m Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± He smiled calmly and introduced himself briefly. The variety show starsughed as if they found something funny and fell back. ¡°Wow, did you see that? He¡¯s the only one who said his name among all these actors. What a ss.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for adjectives.¡± It was a typical way of hyping up the guest on a variety show. Yoo Yeon Seo just smiled lightly. He thought twice before opening his mouth, not wanting to be rude, and followed Lee Han-gyeol¡¯s advice to just smile if he had nothing to say. ¡®Was that so shocking?¡¯ The entertainment program that he had appeared on for the promotion of ¡®White Tiger¡¯ had been broadcast live, and after his ident, the truth about Yong-tae was revealed btedly, making Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s name the top trending search. The photo of his car being crushed into dust was also brought back to the spotlight. The fans might have felt sorry for him, but he didn¡¯t think it was that shocking. He was alive and well, after all. He had received more attention than he needed. ¡°But how did you do that earlier? Do you want to be a survival addict like Young-jae hyung?¡± ¡°Did you do any special training?¡± ¡°I just did it and it worked.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo made a face that said ¡®why is this so hard?¡¯ They wondered if they had heard him wrong and looked at each other¡¯s faces before asking again. ¡°So, you just do it and it works?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The variety show star who was the first one to be eliminated by Yoo Yeon Seo praised him with ttery. He didn¡¯t need to be hyped up like that¡­ He thought that making a living was hard and crossed his arms. ¡°We gave up on understanding him.¡± As Lee Han-gyeol and Park Min-woo shook their heads, the screen changed slightly and the closing remarks came out. ¡°Yes! This is how we end ¡®Killing Time¡¯¡­ Yeon Seo, how was it?¡± ¡°It was fun to y with you.¡± ¡°Min-woo, anyst words?¡± ¡°Yes, please show a lot of interest in ¡®White Tiger¡¯.¡± After Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s impressive performance that swept everything away at the end, the onlinemunity was on fire right after the broadcast. Yoo Yeon Seo, his first variety show appearance¡­ ¡®Killing Time¡¯ shows more than expected and achieves the highest ratings in the same time slot [Summary] ¡®Killing Time¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, casually shows up at the end and defeats Bae Young-jae -He¡¯s really good, right? -Wow, he¡¯s so pitiful by himself -Is Yoo Yeon Seo a veteran? His posture is perfect. ©¸Yeah ©¸But I heard he has a strong background and just got lucky -Is ¡®White Tiger¡¯ fun? Should I watch it? ©¸The action is so good, I¡¯m going for the second round After reaping the benefits of the promotional variety show, Yoo Yeon Seo had a stage greeting schedule for ¡®White Tiger¡¯ the next week. -Why is the stage greeting for ¡®White Tiger¡¯ so intense? ©¸Look at the actor lineup, do they look easy? ©¸Isn¡¯t it Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s first stage greeting? That¡¯s why it¡¯s more popr. ©¸I have to wait in line and get tickets even at dawn?? ©¸I hope they release the second and third stage greeting schedules soon. -It¡¯s my actor¡¯s first stage greeting, what should I prepare? ©¸Prepare? Are you sane? ©¸Get ready to cheer ©¸If your seat is far, bring a telescope or something ©¸©¸I¡¯m in row C, do I need to bring one??? ©¸©¸©¸You liar;;; The stage greeting with Yoo Yeon Seo, the rising star Park Min-woo, and One Seven¡¯s Lee Han-gyeol, who had solid fandoms, sold out in no time. The fans were screaming for them to release the second and third stage greeting schedules. ¡°We¡¯re almost there.¡± The stage greeting varied depending on the situation of the day. If there were a lot of schedules, the productionpany would rent a bus and take them around at once, and if there were only a few ces, they would move individually. Today, there weren¡¯t many stage greeting schedules, and the distance between the theaters was close, so they moved individually. ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve been to a theater. How about you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered briefly to Lee Tae-gyeom¡¯s question. I¡¯ve never been here, so what do I know. And I have a feeling that the original me would have gotten the video in advance and watched itfortably at home. ¡°Did you get the ticket?¡± ¡°Yeah, here.¡± He had told the productionpany in advance and got the ticket for the theater where he would do his first stage greeting. He would watch the movie with the audience and then go straight to the stage to finish the schedule, killing two birds with one stone. ¡®Come to think of it, I¡¯ve never been to a theater since I came to this era.¡¯ There were no theaters or anything in 2207, so this was his first time. Anyway, he was quite excited to go to the theater for the first time. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, here.¡± ¡°Hyung!¡± When he said that, Park Min-woo and Lee Han-gyeol also got their tickets excitedly. The three actors of ¡®White Tiger¡¯ gathered in a small waiting room that the theater had prepared for them, in case there were too many people. ¡°We got an offer for a game ad after ¡®Killing Time¡¯ came out, right?¡± ¡°Yeah? That¡¯s great.¡± ¡°Do you want to join us, hyungs? Wow, look at this.¡± They seemed to have gotten closer, as they fixed their eyes on each other¡¯s phones without any difort, and the conversation continued endlessly. They watched a fan-made video that edited Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s performance on ¡®Killing Time¡¯ in a cool way and gasped. ¡°Hyungs, do you know this?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a rumor that there¡¯s a ghost in this theater.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Park Min-woo was not satisfied with the indifferent answer and kept trying to scare Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°There are more than one or two people who said they saw a ghost, you know? There¡¯s a ghost sitting in the front row who just turns his face and stares at you¡­¡± ¡°Yeah. I heard that too. It¡¯s pretty famous. Wasn¡¯t there someone who worked in this screening room who said they heard a ghost¡¯s voice on the radio?¡± ¡°Right? It would be fun if we saw a ghost while watching the movie.¡± But Yoo Yeon Seo was nonchnt. Does this guy not fear ghosts at all? Park Min-woo looked at him with a bored expression and narrowed his eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t you believe in ghosts, hyung?¡± ¡°Do you really need to believe in them?¡± I was actually more curious about the theater than the ghosts, but I just nodded vaguely. Aren¡¯t things with substance scarier than things without? ¡°Actors, you can enter now.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± We entered about 10 minutester than the audience. Our seats were assigned at the back row near the entrance. ¡®There are still ads.¡¯ Even though we enteredte, the screen was still full of ads. I took the opportunity to look around and check out the theater. ¡®It would be more immersive to watch it here.¡¯ I always watched videos on a hologram screen in the cramped house of 2207, so it felt strange to watch a movie on arge screen. ¡°It¡¯s starting.¡± Finally, the lights in the theater went off, and the production and distribution logos appeared with the majestic movie OST. As the screen adjusted the aspect ratio, a ck letter box appeared and suddenly showed the investor list of the opening credits with Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s name. I frowned. ¡®Why do they show that?¡¯ I wished the movie would start already, or they could just put it in the ending credits. But Iter found out that this was also something that the original me had requested. The movie started with showing someone¡¯s distress signal. And then it followed with the news of the missing ship, which happened to be in the waters bordering North Korea. (The army dispatched ¡®White Tiger¡¯ to assess the situation and rescue any possible survivors.) (Why do I have to board a ship right before my discharge?) Private Park Ji-won, yed by Park Min-woo, was a navymunication soldier who was about to be discharged. The screen briefly showed Lee Han-gyeol and Yoo Yeon Seo, who yed SSU Sergeant Lee Hyun-joon and Sergeant Kim Woo-jin, preparing in the back. (Was it really the work of the North Korean army?) (Isn¡¯t that the most likely possibility? The weather wasn¡¯t bad that day either¡­) They had a ssmate on the missing ship. They were burning with determination even before the ship departed. The ship set sail, and the movie continued to deceive the audience with the suspicion that it was the North Korean army¡¯s doing and some usible clues. (What is that¡­) A loud noise rang on the ship, and a mysterious monster appeared instead of the North Korean army. The audience held their breath and immersed themselves in the ensuing battle scene. ¡®Wow¡­¡¯ I was the same. It felt quite different to act in person on the set and to watch the video. The movie had a different vibe from watching ¡®Dreaming¡¯ live. The director was confident in his action movie and military geek skills, and I could tell that he had put a lot of effort into the editing and sound. ¡®But it¡¯s not acting, it¡¯s just¡­ me.¡¯ Only I could notice the habit of Kang Jin-hoo that remained in the video. It was good to have some experience to use, but it was not good to rely too much on it. (What is this¡­) (Should we continue the operation?) As they repelled the mysterious monster that attacked ¡®White Tiger¡¯, the movie moved on to the second part. The monster had spread a virus that infected the soldiers on the ship and made them attack their allies. (What, what are you doing?) The istion of the ship, the people going crazy. A close friend was infected and became a monster. He witnessed someone screaming and hitting his body against the wall, then shooting a gun at his own throat. (Aaah! Die!) Private Park Ji-won, who had only hugged his gun and shivered, hardened after experiencing a series of events on the ship. And next to him were Sergeant Lee Hyun-joon and Kim Woo-jin. (Securing themunication room is the priority.) (You go first! I¡¯ll handle this!) And finally, that scene came out. The one-take action scene of Yoo Yeon Seo that the critics and the audience who had seen the preview praised with their mouths. The desperate action scene that Yoo Yeon Seo did to keep his sanity after pushing himself to the limit with the memory synchronization, and the day when he heard the original me¡¯s question about whether Lee Hee-seo¡¯s ident was really a suicide. ¡®Why is this happening again?¡¯ As I thought of that day, I felt my heart pounding unpleasantly and scowled. I had a bad feeling today. ¡®White Tiger¡¯ barely passed the censorship, so it didn¡¯t show too explicitly, but it showed Kim Woo-jin, who had been pierced by the monster, with a precarious camera movement. (Huuk¡­ Heuk¡­) The monster walked away to find another target, and Kim Woo-jin, who was left behind, still vomited blood and breathed with difficulty. His breath became smaller and smaller, and his eyes lost their light as he died. ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°It looks so real.¡± The audience finally breathed after being immersed in the one-take action scene that came in a sh. Lee Han-gyeol and Park Min-woo, who had watched the shooting directly and knew the scene beforehand, also gulped down a short breath. ¡®That¡¯s a relief.¡¯ I sighed softly. I would have been disappointed if there was no reaction like this, after I had really vomited blood while shooting. The scene changed to show the desperate battle of Lee Han-gyeol and Park Min-woo, who were heading to themunication room. Private Park Ji-won, who had always been a drag, awakened and skillfully covered Sergeant Lee Hyun-joon. (Uh, sergeant.) And when they were isted by the monster, Kim Woo-jin, who they thought was dead, appeared alive in front of them. Chapter 59: Illusion Chapter 59: Illusion (Ugh!) Sergeant Kim Woo-jin, who had died after being stabbed in the stomach by a monster, suddenly opened his eyes. He gasped for air and looked around. Why am I alive? He touched his stomach. The wound was healed with fresh skin. Was it a dream? No, it felt too real to be a dream. (Damn it¡­) He took off his shirt and examined his body. There was a red spot spreading from his chest, a sign of being infected by the virus. (Ha ha!) Heughed bitterly. He was angry and absurd that he came back to life only to die again. Tears welled up in his eyes and his face looked miserable and hopeless. He pulled himself together after a while. He grabbed his gun and moved cautiously. (Sergeant¡­ that¡­) He joined Sergeant Lee Hyun-joon and Corporal Park Ji-won, who were wary of him. He smirked at them. (Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll handle it.) The movie tension escted as they faced the unknown monsters outside and Kim Woo-jin, who could turn into one at any moment. (Shouldn¡¯t we get rid of Sergeant Kim?) (What if he changes suddenly?) The other soldiers who followed them did not lower their guard against Kim Woo-jin. (Stay still. I¡¯ll take responsibility.) Only Lee Hyun-joon, who was in the same SSU unit as him, defended him. (Go ahead.) Kim Woo-jin used his monstrous strength to help Park Ji-won and Lee Hyun-joon, and died heroically. (Go! Hurry!) Lee Hyun-joon also sent Park Ji-won first and fell after fighting the monster. Park Ji-won, thest survivor, finally entered themunication room and locked the door. He was the only one left alive. He sobbed for a while and then staggered up to try tomunicate. And then the screen went ck for a moment, and the door of themunication room suddenly opened. (Ugh¡­) Park Ji-won, who had rxed his eyes for a moment, pointed his gun hastily. ¡°We¡¯re here!¡± He sighed in relief and lowered his gun when he saw the reinforcements. He looked at Lee Hyun-joon, who was bleeding and lying down, and Kim Woo-jin, who had a tentacle-like thing piercing through his body. He watched the Baekho ship getting farther away as he boarded the lifeboat. The screen zoomed in on his empty eyes as the movie ended. The majestic OST and the ending credits rolled up as the lights in the theater turned on. The audience did not get up for the stage greeting, but stayed in their seats. ¡°Wow¡­ the movie was good.¡± ¡°The action was really good, right?¡± The story was predictable in a way. The unidentified monsters that attacked the ship and the soldiers infected by the virus reminded them of zombies. But it was a well-made action movie with Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting without a stunt double, the action director, and the decent editing. The audience was buzzing with their impressions of the movie when the entrance in front of the screen opened and the director, Park Ho-jin, entered alone. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Park Ho-jin, the director of ¡®Baekho Ship¡¯.¡± He introduced himself with a microphone. The audience cheered, but then wondered why the actors did not show up. ¡°I came in alone and you were all surprised, right? Our actors were with you from the start of the movie.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Where¡­ behind us!¡± Someone in the audience shouted and they all looked back. Park Min-woo, Lee Han-gyeol, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who had jumped up to go forward, were there. ¡°They wanted to see the result in the theater, so they watched the movie with you.¡± The stage greeting staff and the security guards led the actors to the front. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Kyaa!¡± The audience screamed and took pictures with their phones as the actors walked down the stairs. Lee Han-gyeol, who had some idol experience, waved his hand and responded to the cheers, and Park Min-woo followed him. Yoo Yeon Seo passed by indifferently, but matched his eyes with every camera that took him. The actors lined up next to the director and some people shed their cameras. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. He was not used to these shes yet. ¡°Me?¡± A spectator in row A waved a bouquet of flowers fervently. The spectator¡¯s eyes seemed to pierce him, so Yoo Yeon Seo pointed at himself. The spectator nodded his head quickly. He looked next to him and Park Min-woo and Lee Han-gyeol also had bouquets and dolls from the front row. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo approached the spectator and received a small bouquet. The fan, who was holding a phone in one hand and recording a video, choked with emotion. ¡®It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve received flowers.¡¯ In 2207, there were not many flower seeds, and it was better to grow food than flowers, so they were luxury items for the upper ss. Yoo Yeon Seo smelled the bouquet in his hand, and shes went off everywhere. ¡°Please sit down, everyone.¡± The staff stopped the audience who had jumped up from the front. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve calmed down, let¡¯s introduce ourselves properly. Hello. We are the ¡®Baekho Ship¡¯ team.¡± The audience pped and cheered at the director¡¯s introduction. ¡°Hello. Did you enjoy the movie?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Thank you. Please keep supporting us. You didn¡¯te to see me, so I¡¯ll keep it short.¡± The audience chuckled at the director¡¯s joke. The microphone in his hand was handed over to Park Min-woo. The cheers grew louder. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Park Min-woo, who yed the role of Corporal Park Ji-won. How was our movie?¡± They shouted that it was good. Park Min-woo smiled and briefly told them about the anecdotes and the scenes he worked hard on during the shooting. ¡°If you liked it, please spread the word. We really worked hard.¡± The microphone went to Lee Han-gyeol¡¯s hand. The cheers were so loud that they hurt his ears. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was standing next to him with his back straight and looking at the audience indifferently, narrowed his eyes at a certain point. ¡°Huh¡­¡± A woman sitting in the third row from the front, in the center, was looking at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face with a telescope. Wasn¡¯t row C close enough? He should be able to see well without a telescope. The woman, who met his eyes through the telescope lens, gasped. ¡°Can I see that too?¡± ¡°Yes, here¡­¡± The woman, who had eye contact with him through the telescope, handed the telescope to the next person. The person who received it also met Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes and swallowed. It moved to the next person, like a ry. ¡®What are those people¡­¡¯ The telescope became a public good and everyone in the center of row C looked at it. ¡°I was watching the movie with you earlier, but the people next to me were so good that I felt a little intimidated¡­ How about me? I was okay, right?¡± ¡°Cool!¡± ¡°Handsome!¡± Meanwhile, Lee Han-gyeol was skillfully proceeding with the stage greeting. He was not an idol for nothing. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was waiting for his turn, moved his eyes to the back seat where he had sat. His eyes widened. As if he had seen something he shouldn¡¯t have. ¡®What is that¡­¡¯ I saw something that shouldn¡¯t be here. Yoo Yeon Seo lowered his head. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Despite the loud cheers of the audience, the sound of his heart beating was deafening. He heard a ringing in his ears and his breath became short. Eventually, the bouquet he was holding fell to the floor with a thud. Yoo Yeon Seo covered his ears with both hands. Lee Hangeul, who was handing him the microphone, picked up the bouquet instead. He felt something was wrong and grabbed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Hey, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Did you see a ghost, Yeon Seo hyung?¡± Park Minwoo whispered, tilting his head back. A ghost? No, that¡¯s not it. I wish it was¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo covered his mouth with his hand. He felt nauseous. I didn''t see it wrong. It was definitely¡­ Two legs under a white skirt that looked like a curtain floating in the air¡­ That unforgettable sight was thest image of Lee Heeseo. Why? Why did I see that? Why now of all times? Yoo Yeon Seo swallowed the blood that rose in his throat. The bitter smell in his mouth and nose made him feel even more sick. ¡°Uh¡­ Yeon Seo-ssi is feeling a bit¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t we tell you before we watched the movie that there¡¯s a rumor that this theater is haunted? You didn¡¯t really see it, did you, hyung?¡± Park Minwoo cut off the director¡¯s flustered words and shook his voice. Some of the audienceughed. Lee Hangeul came back with a bottle of water from the staff. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded vaguely and drank the water that Lee Hangeul handed him. He closed his eyes and opened them again. He lifted his head slightly. Fortunately, the hallucination was gone. ¡°Hello. I suddenly felt dizzy.¡± He sighed and tried topose himself. Yoo Yeon Seo greeted them with a strong voice. ¡°I¡¯m Yoo Yeon Seo, ying the role of Kim Woojin, the captain.¡± But that didn¡¯tst long. He had to lower his head again as blood dripped from his nose. He hadn¡¯t even done the memory synchronization today, but he was a mess with nosebleeds and vomiting. ¡°I¡¯m sorry to show you such a bad sight on my first stage greeting.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay!¡± He had to finish the stage greeting as soon as possible. He couldn¡¯t waste any more time. He covered his nose with a tissue and picked up the microphone again. The audience shouted words of encouragement, but he couldn¡¯t hear them at all. He wanted to get out of this ce as soon as possible. ¡°Did you enjoy the movie?¡± He forced a smile and felt his lips tremble. Covering his nose with a tissue didn¡¯t help much. He still felt the smell of blood in his throat. *** Bang! The bathroom door opened roughly and Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head over the sink. Why? Why did I see Lee Heeseo¡¯sst moment? Yoo Yeon Seo kept gagging and washed his face roughly with cold water. Beta, what''s going on? Beta added that the only way to find out the exact cause was to increase the synchronization rate. ¡°Hey, are you okay?¡± ¡°Your Highness.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo clenched his eyes. Lee Taegyeom and Im Seunghyun, who followed him, came into the bathroom. ¡°Just a minute¡­¡± He raised his hand to quiet Lee Taegyeom and Im Seunghyun. The strange feeling he had when he saw Lee Heeseo¡¯s hallucination in the theater was something he had felt before. His heart racing even though he hadn¡¯t done the memory synchronization. The nausea that made his stomach churn. The feeling that something in the air was bothering him. Could it be¡­ Could it be that the hallucination I saw earlier was a disease that the original had¡­? And that my body was seeing Lee Heeseo¡¯s hallucination, but my mind was Kang Jinho, so I couldn¡¯t see it until now. And that as the memory synchronization rate increased, I was also affected more and more. Is that it? You¡­! Yoo Yeon Seo bit his lip. Lee Taegyeom and Im Seunghyun were still next to him. Why am I vomiting blood and having nosebleeds when I haven''t done the memory synchronization? A guess? No, I¡¯m sure of it. The original was seeing Lee Heeseo¡¯s hallucination. Then¡­ ¡°Since when¡­?¡± Since when did the original see the hallucination? Chapter 60: Should I Stop Here? Chapter 60: Should I Stop Here? Ever since I was discharged from the hospital, I had been looking for Lee Hee-seo to persuade my grandfather. But the incident that triggered his wrath was actually¡­ ¡®I never thought it was real.¡¯ I had seen the past Yoo Yeon Seo staring nkly at the air several times in the previous synchronization. Back then, I was disappointed that such a worthless memory was wasting my time. ¡®Was he seeing Lee Hee-seo¡¯s illusion every time?¡¯ There were times when he was wearing a school uniform too. ¡®Don¡¯t tell me he¡¯s been like this ever since he witnessed Lee Hee-seo¡¯s ident¡­¡¯ I tried to ignore it, but somehow I felt that my suspicion was true. He let out a big sigh. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Lim Seung-hyun and Lee Tae-gyeom, who sensed the seriousness of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s mood, didn¡¯t say anything. In the bathroom, only the sound of water draining from the sink was heard. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been bowing his head for a while, was the first to leave the bathroom. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He didn¡¯t look okay. Lim Seung-hyun pretended to be calm, but he stared at the back of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s head, which was noticeably pale. ¡°Secretary hyung, shouldn¡¯t he go to the hospital? He copsed before too¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it the aftereffect of the car ident? They said itsts long¡­¡± The doctor had praised him as a miracle when he was discharged, but there could be problemster¡­ Lim Seung-hyun nodded silently. He thought he would try to persuade himter. Even though they whispered loud enough for him to hear, Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t look back once, lost in his thoughts. ¡®Beta, what¡¯s the current synchronization rate?¡¯ ¡®Still far away.¡¯ Beta said that he needed to increase the synchronization rate to find out the exact cause, but well¡­ Did he really need to continue the memory synchronization? Yoo Yeon Seo stopped for a moment. ¡®Should I stop here before it gets worse?¡¯ This phenomenon didn¡¯t happen in the early stages of memory synchronization. But if he continued to synchronize his memories, and if a situation like this happened again, where he couldn¡¯t control himself¡­ Stopping would be one of the options. ¡®Anyway, I¡¯ve already adapted to this body to some extent, and I don¡¯t need the past memories anymore.¡¯ His memory loss was known to his family and the agency¡¯s president and manager. He didn¡¯t tell them, but Lee Tae-gyeom seemed to know about his memory loss too. If Lim Seung-hyun and Lee Tae-gyeom helped him well from behind, there would be no problem in acting without memory synchronization. His family seemed to wee the change in his personality due to memory loss¡­ ¡°Yeon Seo is here!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who moved to another nearby theater, quickened his pace as he saw the staff waiting anxiously in front of the screening room. ¡°Am Ite?¡± ¡°No, hyung! It¡¯s okay!¡± Park Min-woo said that, but he ran into the screening room without looking back. ¡°Yes, I had a little trouble¡­ I¡¯ll start the stage greeting for ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ now.¡± He looked like he waste because they were waiting for him. Yoo Yeon Seo entered the stage as if nothing was wrong. Anyway, the original was a person who did whatever he wanted, so everyone would understand. Wait, was he really like that? ¡®Now everything is doubtful.¡¯ He frowned. He felt heavy like a wet cotton after seeing the illusion, and his heart beat unpleasantly. He was already overwhelmed by the aftermath of memory synchronization and automatic behavior mode, and now he had to worry about this too. He felt hopeless. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who received the microphone from the side, greeted the audience, but he was lost in his thoughts. He realized that he didn¡¯t really need to synchronize his memories anymore. But even then, he tried to synchronize his memories whenever he had time. [Do you really think mommitted suicide?] That question unconsciously bothered him. ¡®Maybe I¡¯ll synchronize up to 30%.¡¯ Just up to 30%, and if I can¡¯t find any memories worth digging, I¡¯ll just leave the remaining 70% unknown. He tried to think that way, but it was obvious that he was already influenced by the real Yoo Yeon Seo, since he didn¡¯t stoppletely, but left some room. -Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s stage greeting as expected lol No fan service at all lol. Doesn¡¯t he feel anything when he sees Park Min-woo and Lee Han-gyeol making hearts next to him? ©¸It¡¯s his first time doing this, isn¡¯t it? ©¸©¸What about Lee Han-gyeol? It¡¯s his first time too. ©¸Lee Han-gyeol is an idol, and Park Min-woo has always been like that. ©¸©¸Isn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo a former idol too? ©¸©¸©¸He only worked for 9 months and then quit, so it¡¯s a bit awkward to call him a former idol. -But Yoo Yeon Seo looked really bad when he did his first stage greeting. I¡¯m not shielding him, but seriously. If you watch the video, he suddenly spilled coffee and staggered. He looked unhappy in the next stage greeting too. ©¸It¡¯s ridiculous to hear people say he got actor¡¯s disease or something lol. ©¸Seriously, wasn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo always like this? People are expecting too much from him just because his attitude and acting changed a bit. ©¸©¸Either they¡¯re from Buntang or Dreaming. People used to like Yoo Yeon Seo for his rude charm lol. -Look at the photos the fansite took of Yoo Yeon Seo. He¡¯s crazy. ©¸I¡¯m not a fan, but his face is amazing. ©¸The bouquet is crazy too. I love it. ©¸I was there at the scene, and people went crazy when he smelled the flowers lol. Yoo Yeon Seoy down on the bed as soon as he got home and closed his eyes. He didn¡¯t know how he managed to finish the first day of stage greetings. He was lucky that no oneined about hisck of enthusiasm, thanks to the image he had built up. ¡°Beta, what happens if I stop memory synchronization?¡± ¡°Really?¡± That¡¯s good. Yoo Yeon Seo got up from his ce and headed to the bathroom. It was morefortable to do the memory synchronization in the bathroom because of the blood. ¡°Curious? Not worried?¡± He could tell that he hadn¡¯t learned enough from humans yet. That¡¯s why he couldn¡¯t figure out the real cause. Anyway, it didn¡¯t matter. He would stop the synchronization cleanly after filling up 30%. ¡°Start.¡± His vision went dark. When he opened his eyes, Kim I-joon of One Seven, who had visited his hospital room, was right in front of him. ¡°No! Not that!¡± Yeah, I didn¡¯t want this memory either. Yoo Yeon Seo red. It was a memory from when he was living with One Seven. ¡°This isn¡¯t it?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who had casually put on rubber gloves, picked up a wobbly bowl. ¡°Hey, have you never done the dishes in your life?¡± ¡°Do I look like I can do it?¡± ¡°No way!¡± Kim I-joon bit back his irritation. He couldn¡¯t believe he had to ask this spoiled brat to do the dishes¡­ It was his fault. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned as he watched Kim I-joon grumble. He was in a bad mood. ¡°Why don¡¯t you do it yourself? I¡¯ll pay you. How much do you want?¡± ¡°Wow, are you trying to buy me with money? Is this how you live in a group?¡± ¡°Me! Brother Yeon Seo! I want to do it!¡± Jung Woo-hyun, who was hanging theundry behind them, quickly came to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s side. Yoo Yeon Seo casually took off his rubber gloves and pulled out his wallet from his pants. ¡°Woah¡­ You¡¯re giving me all this?¡± Jung Woo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled as he saw the bundle of 50,000 won bills in Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand. Yoo Yeon Seo waved the money in front of Kim I-joon¡¯s face. ¡°Group life? This is capitalism.¡± ¡°Ugh¡­! Hey, give it to me. I¡¯ll do it.¡± Kim I-joon swallowed his pride and changed his attitude. Soon, all the members of One Seven were sitting in front of him, arguing over who would take care of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s share of the chores. They all gave up their dignity and coveted the money in Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand. ¡°Me! Me! I can clean really well.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do theundry then!¡± ¡°Are we this desperate? I¡¯ll¡­ I¡¯ll organize the shoe rack!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled as he watched them. The noisy atmosphere was not bad. ¡®This is fun¡­¡¯ And his memory shifted to another time. After a brief ckout, he opened his eyes and found that his eye level was much lower. ¡°Yeon Seo, let¡¯s go. Grandpa is looking for you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Just like him, the young Yu Eun-ho held Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s small hand and led him to the garden. Yoo Yeon Seo shook a robot airne toy in his other hand. ¡°Oh! There¡¯s a man!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°A man I¡¯ve never seen before!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo pointed at a man who bowed his head and walked away. He had a radio earphone in one ear and wore a suit. He looked like a bodyguard. ¡°He¡¯s one of the men who protect our house.¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. Grandpa is waiting.¡± Yu Eun-ho was annoyed by his slow brother, so he picked up Yoo Yeon Seo and walked with him. The robot toy in his hand was familiar. It was the toy that he had in his hand when he went to the room at the end of the hallway. The toy that he was holding when he witnessed the death of Lee Hee-seo¡­ ¡®But a man I¡¯ve never seen before?¡¯ On the day Lee Hee-seo died? Of all days? He returned to 2019 as Yoo Yeon Seo and spat out blood. ¡°Cough¡­!¡± He couldn¡¯t believe he found such an important clue on the day he decided to stop the memory synchronization¡­ Could it be the work of his original body? He lost consciousness after suffering from the aftermath. *** After that, Yoo Yeon Seo went to school and attended the stage greetings for ¡®White Tiger¡¯ whenever he could. ¡®White Tiger¡¯, surpasses 8 million viewers¡­ Still in theaters after 32 days ¡®White Tiger¡¯ releases behind-the-scenes of the one-take action scene to celebrate 8 million viewers ¡®White Tiger¡¯ was a word-of-mouth hit that broke even long ago. The number of viewers exceeded expectations, but there was also negative public opinion that JSENM, the distributor, had a monopoly because the film department secured a lot of screens and kept it for a long time. ¡°You¡¯re not doing it?¡± Han, the representative, was shocked as Yoo Yeon Seo spun his chair. ¡°No, what am I supposed to do if you suddenly say that¡­ I already told the PD and was about to set up a pre-meeting¡­¡± ¡°Already? I haven¡¯t even signed the contract, Representative Han.¡± ¡°You like the sea, right? Huh? It would be nice to go on a vacation and film there.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to.¡± Han Jun-oh, the representative of Halo Media, clenched and unclenched his fist. He thought he had be a bit nicer, but Yoo Yeon Seo was still Yoo Yeon Seo. His whims made him dizzy. ¡®I already promised the PD that it was done.¡¯ Han, the representative, bent his pride and begged Yoo Yeon Seo in front of him. ¡°Please, can¡¯t you think about it one more time? You did well on ¡®Killing Time¡¯ too.¡± ¡°That was just a brief appearance at the end.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo looked at him indifferently and reached out his hand. ¡°Give me that.¡± ¡°That?¡± Han, the representative, furrowed and unfurrowed his brows. It was the thing that Yoo Yeon Seo had rummaged through the agency and found, the ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo file¡¯ that Director Park had barely protected. ¡°Hey, that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you need that file now that I¡¯m not changing managers?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom, who was on his phone behind him, scratched his head. Han, the representative, narrowed his eyes. What did he like so much that he was smiling shyly? He had no shame in bragging that Yoo Yeon Seo gave him a holiday bonus. ¡°No, you never know. What if Tae-gyeom suddenly quits, like before¡­¡± ¡°Are you going to do that? Traitor.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head back. Lee Tae-gyeom, who hadn¡¯t even quit yet, protested softly that he wasn¡¯t. ¡°Anyway, we¡¯ll keep that file. Even if we dispose of itter¡­¡± ¡°Are you going to use that file to y dirty with the media when I move agencies? Representative Han, I¡¯m disappointed.¡± ¡°Yeon Seo¡­ Don¡¯t you trust me? Is this all our trust rtionship is worth?¡± ¡°Our representative has a big mouth. If you don¡¯t give me the file, I won¡¯t do the show either. You know that.¡± ¡°Director Park!¡± Han, the representative, shouted. Director Park, who was about to enter the office, cautiously opened the door. ¡°Give me that file!¡± Chapter 61: The File of Yoo Yeon Seo Chapter 61: The File of Yoo Yeon Seo Director Park walked over to Yoo Yeon Seo with a file in his hand, wobbling as he did. The file, which was made of A4 papers, was quite thick. ¡°Don¡¯tin after you read it.¡± ¡°I won¡¯tin if it¡¯s well-written.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo picked up the file and put it on hisp. He narrowed his eyes at the three people who looked ufortable. ¡°What is it¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head sharply and looked at Lee Taegyeom. Didn¡¯t you say there was nothing like that? ¡°No¡­ There¡¯s no swearing. Really.¡± So there¡¯s no swearing, but everything else is there? They were all in on it. Yoo Yeon Seo snorted and opened the file. ¡®I don¡¯t care if you swear or not.¡¯ What happened in the past was not my doing¡­ Anyway, the reason why he wanted to see this file was because he thought he could get some information about the original body without memory synchronization. (This file was first started by Halo Media and circted once a year to the person who received it to prevent Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s somewhat capricious and dirty personality¡­) ¡®Why do you start so solemnly?¡¯ It was obvious that the president Han wrote it from the handwriting that showed his seniority. But why did he write it by hand when he could have just typed it on theputer¡­ And why is the content like this? ¡°There¡¯s, there¡¯s nothing much in it.¡± President Han pretended not to know and looked away, but he nced at Yoo Yeon Seo who was reading the file. (Why do I have to write this?) (I don¡¯t want to work.) There¡¯s really nothing much. (I can¡¯t do this shit. I have some experience working in other agencies as a professional, but I¡¯d rather manage an idol. It would be better for my mental health even if my body is busy. I quit.) Tell me the reason and quit. Yoo Yeon Seo turned to the next page. (I¡¯m number five. I don¡¯t know why I¡¯m number five, but I¡¯ll do my best.) (I heard from Director Park beforehand, but he¡¯s still fine. He¡¯s rather quiet.) Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Director Park. He looked at him without any thoughts, but Director Park who felt guilty avoided his gaze and whistled. (He suddenly started training me like a dog. Is this normal?) (Today he seems to be in a good mood. He gave me money to buy food.) (Why is he suddenly angry?) He keptining for no reason. It was more like a diary than a file for handover. It was just a file to relieve stress, wasn¡¯t it? (I¡¯m number five. I can¡¯t stand this filth.) After shit, it¡¯s filth¡­ How much did he hate it that his handwriting was distorted. Yoo Yeon Seo kept turning to the next page. (I¡¯m number six. The reason why he refused the invitation event from W brand is because the clothes looked cheap.) (W brand is not a luxury brand that costs millions of won? Anyway, it¡¯s better not to do anything rted to W brand in the future.) (Number seven. The actor¡¯s preferred coffee beans are Yemen Mocha Mattari. Hand-drip. Ice, only five cubes.) (There¡¯s no ce that sells the beans, so I have to brew it in advance and put it in a tumbler. Am I here to be a manager or a barista?) (Anyway, if you disobey, he¡¯ll get angry and ask you to brew it again. Be careful.) There was some useful information. This part was highlighted with a fluorescent pen, but apart from the fluorescent pen, there were manyints about Yoo Yeon Seo who suddenly got angry and annoyed. (Number twelve) (He has a damn handsome face.) Number twelve, Lee Taegyeom. He lifted his head and looked at Lee Taegyeom. (The actor seems to hate rainy weather.) (He seems to hate white. To be precise, white clothes? He came to themercial shooting and the other model was wearing a white skirt. He suddenly got angry and told her to change into something else.) Oh¡­ He did work. Of course, after that, there were manyints about his dirty personality. (I was so pissed off that I left him on the street. I quit.) (What if I get sued?) (To the n-th manager who will see this fileter.) (Run away.) Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled and closed the file. ¡°It¡¯s funny.¡± ¡°Is, is it?¡± President Han, Director Park, and Lee Taegyeom, who were watching him, sighed in relief. Others said his personality changed. Did he finally be a better person? But at least these three people didn¡¯t forget the old Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality and didn¡¯t let their guard down. ¡°I don¡¯t need this anymore, so I¡¯ll take this file.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo guessed why President Han and Director Park wanted to protect this file. It was just a file of gossip about Yoo Yeon Seo, not a report for handover. Anyway, it wasn¡¯t my doing, so I didn¡¯t care¡­ ¡®Does it feel a little bad¡­?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. ¡°Shall, shall we schedule a meeting?¡± President Han, who still couldn¡¯t give up on the entertainment program, asked casually. ¡°Do whatever you want.¡± President Han clenched his fist in excitement, and Director Park and Lee Taegyeom, who were swept away by the atmosphere, were happy without knowing why. In the meantime, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s mind was elsewhere. ¡®Fluorescent pen¡­¡¯ As he got closer to thest page, the frequency of the fluorescent pen decreased, and instead, there were mostly expos¨¦s of how Yoo Yeon Seo got angry and abused his power in creative ways. Does that mean his personality got worse over time? ¡®Is this rted to seeing the illusion of Lee Heeseo?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo tapped the file with his finger and sank into his thoughts. *** The production team of JSTV¡¯s ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯, which will air next year, started a pre-meeting with the cast before leaving the country. ¡°What do you think about Yoo Yeon Seo joining the show?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo?¡± Jin Suho widened his eyes. ¡°Is he okay?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°No, nothing.¡± It was an unconscious remark. He shook his head and quickly changed the topic. ¡°I¡¯m fine with it. We had a good chemistry when we did ¡®Dreaming¡¯.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The writer looked at Jin Suho with surprise. When he had a pre-meeting with other actors who were on the cast list, he was grilled with questions like ¡®I¡¯ve never met him, but I¡¯ve heard a lot of rumors that he has a bad personality¡­ Is this okay?¡¯. Some people even said they wouldn¡¯t do it if Yoo Yeon Seo was on the show. ¡°You know the drama shooting period was long, right? You still call him ¡®Yeon Seo¡¯¡­¡± ¡°He seems to be clear about the boundary between work and personal life. So you don¡¯t have to worry.¡± Jin Suho reassured them, and the writer and the PD looked at him with admiration. He was indeed a top actor who rose to fame in a short time, with a good personality to boot. ¡®They would look good together¡­¡¯ The PD smiled happily. And finally¡­ ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hello, Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± Yeon Seo entered the meeting ce. Behind him, a man in a hoodie who looked like a manager and a man in a neatly dressed suit followed. Was that the rumored personal secretary of Yeon Seo? ¡°Writer, Seo Hyewon.¡± ¡°PD Lee Jaehak.¡± Yeon Seo shook hands with the production staff who stood up to greet him, with an indifferent expression on his face. He sat down. ¡°PD Lee, what¡¯s your rtionship with our CEO?¡± ¡°Excuse me?¡± ¡°I mean, you begged so hard for this program. Are you two close?¡± Seeing Yeon Seo casually making conversation, I had a feeling that this would be a good start. PD Lee answered with a smile. ¡°We¡¯re close seniors and juniors.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see. He kept saying please do it, please do it, and that he couldn¡¯t face you anymore.¡± ¡°He said that? He told me not to worry, that Yeon Seo would definitely join.¡± Yeon Seo chuckled. CEO Han was a bit of a bluffer. ¡°Can I ask you some questions?¡± ¡°Yes, go ahead.¡± ¡°Have you ever stayed at a guest house when you traveled?¡± I thought I wouldn¡¯t know, since I¡¯ve never traveled. Yeon Seo answered dryly. ¡°No.¡± PD Lee and Writer Seo opened their mouths as if they understood. Well, he was a third-generation chaebol. Why would he go to a guest house where he had to share a bedroom with strangers? He would run out of time even if he only went to the best hotels. But they asked him again out of courtesy. ¡°Then, mostly at hotels¡­?¡± ¡°Well, I think I stayed at a vi.¡± ¡°A v-vi¡­¡± Yeon Seo casually mentioned a memory of his childhood when he went to the beach with his family. PD Lee and Writer Seo stuttered. Of course, Juseong¡¯s background was iparable to anyone else¡¯s, but Jinsuho, who was also a golden spoon, had a philosophy of his educator parents that he had to gain social experience, so he had done part-time jobs and stayed at a guest house. But Yeon Seo was Yeon Seo. ¡°How do you eat when you¡¯re at home?¡± ¡°Someone makes it and leaves.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see.¡± Writer Seo ran out of words. Then PD Lee asked. ¡°Then, have you ever cooked yourself?¡± ¡°Well¡­ heating up instant food? Oh, that¡¯s cooking. No.¡± His words were short, but they didn¡¯t feel unpleasant. ¡°Then, you¡¯ve never done cleaning orundry either?¡± ¡°Why would I do that?¡± There¡¯s someone to do it for me. The production staff closed their mouths at Yeon Seo¡¯s genuine question. ¡®Ah, maybe he can doundry.¡¯ He had learned from inte searches after vomiting blood so many times. But even that, he had done only a few times. It was better to throw away the blood-stained towels, clothes, carpets, etc. than to wash them. He had more than enough money anyway. ¡°So¡­ you¡¯ve read our proposal, right? It¡¯s about running a guest house in a resort¡­¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Can you adapt?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll manage somehow.¡± Writer Seo hid her embarrassment at his thoughtless answer, and PD Lee held back hisughter. ¡®This is good for us, we¡¯ll get some good scenes¡­ but the other cast members will be upset.¡¯ If he was so lifeless, Yeon Seo¡¯s share of work would go to the other cast members. PD Lee wondered if he should invite more guests or change the rules. ¡°Kim Ijun from OneSeven was also positive about our offer¡­¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°Are you not ufortable?¡± Why would I be? Yeon Seo raised one eyebrow. They had cleared up their old misunderstanding anyway. Why would he be ufortable? ¡°If he¡¯s okay with it.¡± It would be rather ufortable for OneSeven. Writer Seo lifted her head in surprise at Yeon Seo¡¯s answer. ¡®They¡¯re on good terms, huh? Did they make up already?¡¯ The production staff had asked the same question to Kim Ijun a few days ago, when they had a pre-interview with him. [Yeon Seo, if he¡¯s okay with it.] And Kim Ijun had given the same answer as Yeon Seo. ¡°Are they top stars?¡± ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ was a reality show where the top stars of Korea ran a guest house on a secluded foreign ind. Yeon Seo was not yet a top actor in terms of his acting career, but his buzz and influence were the best in Korea, so he was grouped with them. ¡°OneSeven? Yes, well¡­ they rose up after their reverse run. They¡¯re now one of the top four boy groups.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± No wonder Lee Hangeol got a lead role after appearing in a one-act y, and Lim Seunghyun got his money back even though he begged me to watch it. Was it because of his good luck? Anyway, it was good. ¡®I have something to ask.¡¯ He came to me on his own and said he wanted to debut as an idol. It was in July 2010. He was 18 years old. ¡®ording to the Yeon Seo file, his personality got worse over time. Then, how was he when he was younger?¡¯ ¡®I¡¯ll stop when it reaches 30%.¡¯ I decided to stop the memory synchronization. It was better to collect pieces of the past from somewhere else. Chapter 62: Cast Meeting Chapter 62: Cast Meeting JSTV ¡®W.E.L.C.O.M.E¡¯ reveals dazzling cast: Jin Suho, Yoo Yeon Seo, OneSeven¡¯s Kim Ijun Yoo Yeon Seo, first time as a regr on a variety show¡­ Netizens¡¯ attention focused He had only made a brief appearance on ¡®Killing Time¡¯, but this was his first time as a regr on a variety show. As soon as Yoo Yeon Seo signed the contract, the production team proudly released a press release. ©¸Yoo Yeon Seo and Kim Ijun?? ©¸How can they put them together? ©¸Aren¡¯t they on bad terms? ©¸They seemed close with Lee Hangeul during the Baekho Cruise The news of popr actors and singers joining the show was already exciting, but the news of Yoo Yeon Seo and OneSeven member being on the show was even more surprising. Everyone was talking about that. The reaction was explosive, and the production team took advantage of this momentum by uploading a pre-interview video of the cast on YouTube. (I¡¯m confident in cooking. As long as I have someone to help me, I can serve the guests without any problem.) (My parents told me to gain some social experience¡­ I think I¡¯ve tried almost everything.) (I did a lot of part-time jobs during my hiatus, so I don¡¯t think it will be hard.) A senior actor who asked them to leave it to him, a reliable Jin Suho, and an enthusiastic Kim Ijun (Someone will do it for us.) (Why do I have to do that?) (It will work out somehow.) And unlike the previous cast members, Yoo Yeon Seo, who boldly admitted that he didn¡¯t know how to do anything, had a caption that said ¡®As expected, the young master¡¯. -Wow, Yoo Yeon Seo is amazing -Look at how shameless she is?? She can¡¯t do anything, why did they cast her? ©¸It¡¯s Yoo Yeon Seo ©¸©¸Is Yoo Yeon Seo a magic shield? ©¸At least she can guarantee the ratings -Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s attitude makes me feel like this is a group project where he¡¯s just freeloading ©¸He¡¯ll pay them off with money?? Don¡¯t you know about Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s real group project? ©¸©¸What¡¯s that? ©¸©¸©¸He said she couldn¡¯t do the group project because of her filming schedule, so he gave each of them 1 million won and asked them not to remove her name?? ©¸©¸©¸©¸Wow ?? ©¸©¸©¸©¸Is that the same as broadcasting?? -Just watch the show as a show, you professionaliners -The show hasn¡¯t even started yet and it¡¯s already a mess?? It looks like it will be a hit The pre-interview video quickly rose to the top of the trending videos. He got a lot of criticism for herck of enthusiasmpared to the other cast members, but she was someone who didn¡¯t care about being hated. ¡°Thanks to you, Yoo Yeon Seo, our show seems to have a good start.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°We¡¯re getting so many sponsorship offers that we¡¯re having trouble handling them.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo had agreed to the production team¡¯s offer to use the pre-interview as a teaser without much difficulty. He didn¡¯t care much about what others said. ¡°Then should we reject them all?¡± ¡°Of course not. We decided to ept the ones that suit the beach theme.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo frowned slightly as he fiddled with the pin microphone that the staff had attached to him. ¡®The sea¡­ It¡¯s ufortable.¡¯ He sometimes felt like she needed a vacation, but ever since she decided to stop synchronizing his memories because of the hallucinations, he felt uneasy about any ce that reminded her of Lee Heeseo. But it was toote to regret it, as he opened the door of the cafe. ¡°Hello.¡± The regr cast of ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ consisted of six people, including Yoo Yeon Seo. They would asionally invite their friends to join them, but for now, these six people were the ones who would live together for about two months. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo. Long time no see.¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Yes. Suho.¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo greeted him awkwardly. J in Suho was modest and kind, evenpared to what he had, which was an objective fact, but he was also the first person who caught him vomiting blood, so he still felt ufortable around him. ¡°Weren¡¯t you two in the same work? Why are you so stiff?¡± ¡°Hello, senior.¡± And this looked like Yoo Yeon Seo was putting up a wall. He bowed politely to the person who came next to me. He was Park Seunghwan, the oldest and the senior actor among the six cast members. He was a great actor who had achieved triple 30 million viewers, and always took home trophies from prestigious awards ceremonies at home and abroad. ¡®How did they cast him?¡¯ Was this PD¡¯s skill better than I thought? Yoo Yeon Seo shook hands with Park Seunghwan, who offered his hand. ¡°Wow¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ You¡¯re really handsome. I¡¯m Choi Junyoung.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± This person was Choi Junyoung, a singer and actor who always topped the music charts whenever he released a song, earning him the nickname of music bully. He was also a rising actor who was steadily building his career as an actor. ¡°I¡¯m Lee Yoonjung.¡± Lee Yoonjung was the only female cast member and a child actor who had survived in the entertainment industry for a long time, even longer than Park Seunghwan in terms of career, and had a dazzling filmography. ¡°Are you here?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Kim Ijun was¡­ whatever. When all the cast members sat down, the PD said that they could talk freely. He exined that he had arranged this meeting because he thought the cast members needed to get along before leaving the country. ¡°This is a picture we took when we went on a field trip.¡± ¡°Wow¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± The emerald sea filled therge monitor and it was beautiful. Everyone was mesmerized by the screen. ¡°This is the guest house where you will stay and wee guests.¡± ¡°Oh¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ It looks nice?¡± They all seemed relieved to see the neat building that looked newly built. Choi Junyoung said he would bring his guitar when he saw the campfire ce, and Kim Ijun, Jin Suho, and Lee Yoonjung cheered. Only Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t unfold his arms and looked at them nkly. Is this how they react on variety shows¡­ It would take some time to adapt. ¡°Everyone, you shouldn¡¯t expect any romance.¡± ¡°Are you scaring us already, PD?¡± ¡°The concept is to run the guest house for real.¡± The PD smiled meaningfully. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed like there was something else¡­ ¡°I saw the pre-interview video. You said you¡¯re good at cooking, right, senior?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t call me senior¡­ Just call me hyung.¡± Park Seunghwan, the oldest one, broke the ice first and they all revealed their ages and sorted out the hierarchy. Yoo Yeon Seo and Kim Ijun were the youngest. They were excited and forgot about the PD¡¯s warning. They said they would go swimming in the sea, and even though they hadn¡¯t boarded the ne yet, they were nning what to do together. ¡°I think I can help with the kitchen.¡± ¡°I¡¯m confident in cleaning.¡± ¡°Then the remaining person is¡­¡± They all looked at Yoo Yeon Seo as if they had nned it. She unfolded her arms as the gazes poured on her. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo¡­ Can you do well?¡± As Yoo Yeon Seo was about to open his mouth, Kim Ijun cut in. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be better to lower your expectations for him?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you remember when we lived in the dorm together? You couldn¡¯t even do a simple dishwashing and paid with money instead.¡± ¡°Oh, that.¡± Fortunately, I had seen that through memory synchronization, so I was relieved. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly. It looked like he was mocking me, so Kim Ijun got angry. ¡°What do you mean by paying with money?¡± ¡°He paid the members to do it. He waved the bills and said, ¡®Group life? This is capitalism.¡¯¡± ¡°Wow, really¡­¡± They swallowed their words of disbelief. Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged casually. ¡°I know.¡± People who are too nice are useless. Kim Ijun snorted at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shameless answer, and the other cast members who had roughly figured out his character shook their heads. ¡°You all saw it, right? This is what he¡¯s like. PD-nim, why did you bring him along?¡± ¡°But didn¡¯t you beg me to pick you too back then? You clung to my leg.¡± ¡°When did I! I don¡¯t remember that!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t remember? I remember it like it was yesterday¡­ Do you want me to jog your memory?¡± The production staff¡¯s eyes sparkled as they watched the two bicker. Yoo Yeon Seo, who looked cold and arrogant, was unexpectedly fun when paired with someone his age. ¡°Weren¡¯t you two on bad terms?¡± ¡°Yeah, I searched it up after I saw the articlest time¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s incident of flying away from OneSeven was one of the big scandals in the entertainment industry in 2011. First of all, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s presence was strong because he was the third generation of Juseong and the son of Lee Heeseo. When OneSeven made aeback and became sessful, their fans were resentful and posted things like ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo is the reason why the group couldn¡¯t make it¡¯ and stirred up public opinion. And that influence was enough for the celebrities who didn¡¯t know the details to know. Yoo Yeon Seo shook off Kim Ijun who was bothering him and said. ¡°I¡¯m ufortable.¡± ¡°Ah, that¡¯s because¡­¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Don¡¯t say it. Yoo Yeon Seo said silently. But they were not the kind of people who wouldn¡¯t notice that. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Let me in too.¡± ¡°Are the two youngest already forming a faction?¡± ¡°What are you talking about behind our backs?¡± When Jinsuho joined in the interrogation, Kim Ijun quickly answered. ¡°No, it turns out he invested in our group.¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Kim Ijun nced at Yoo Yeon Seo who was tapping his forehead and turned his head to the other cast members. ¡°He invested for seven years after he left. That¡¯s why we kept working even though we weren¡¯t popr.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes, it costs a lot of money to make an album and promote. How can ourpany keep makingebacks when it¡¯s not even a big one.¡± The PD¡¯s eyes widened as if he had never heard of it. This would be a huge hit if he aired it. He smiled at the unexpected jackpot. ¡°We didn¡¯t know either, but we found out recently. He said he would take responsibility until the contract was over even though he left¡­¡± He would be called a push crusher for investing in a group that couldn¡¯t make it even with a third generation chaebol. OneSeven had risen to almost the top idol position. In fact, his agency told him to never mention it, but Kim Ijun and the other members thought differently. The story of OneSeven¡¯s hardships and struggles would be diluted by the fact that Yoo Yeon Seo secretly invested in them, but they couldn¡¯t do nothing when they took his money. ¡®We kept working, so we made aeback and did well¡­ Our fans should know this too.¡¯ Kim Ijun ignored Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s re as if he was asking why he said it. He felt embarrassed. ¡°Oh¡­ He doesn¡¯t look like it, but he¡¯s a loyal guy.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I have a lot of money anyway.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo said with a nk expression, and everyone nodded with a meaningful look. ¡°I think I know Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality. Oh, can I say it? I¡¯m his brother.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get along well.¡± Especially Park Seunghwan, who had heard rumors that Yoo Yeon Seo had a dirty personality and had subtly pressured the PD and Seo writer if this was okay, felt awkward. ¡®As long as they don¡¯t air this.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo was flustered, but he felt good that the atmosphere around him had changed a bit. ¡°Then, Yoo Yeon Seo¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try anything you ask me to.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered quickly. He must have some talent. *** After the meeting was over and they finished their work in Korea, the production and cast of ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ headed to the airport. The PD who had made a fuss about putting a top star in economy ss handed him a business ss ticket. ¡°Actually, thanks to Yoo Yeon Seo¡­¡± There were a lot of investors who joined without conditions because it was Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s first variety show. He probably got a lot of money from Juseong. ¡°The airport we¡¯re going to stop by doesn¡¯t have a runway that can handle a big ne¡­ It¡¯s ufortable, but please bear with it.¡± The first flight wasfortable, but the second one was different. They spent an hour on a small ne, another hour on a boat, and 20 minutes on a car, and finally arrived at their destination. ¡°Do touristse here?¡± ¡°They say it¡¯s a hidden gem of the Mediterranean. It¡¯s close to the nearby countries.¡± They quickly dropped their luggage and headed to the beach as if they were enchanted. ¡°Look at the sea!¡± ¡°Wow!¡± The sea was so clear that you could see the bottom, and the glittering of the sun breaking on the water reminded him of the ce in his memory. ¡®The sea¡­¡¯ It was nice to be here, but¡­ I hope I don¡¯t see any illusions again while filming. Yoo Yeon Seo touched his ear nervously. Chapter 63: You owe me. Chapter 63: You owe me. Everyone was dressed in short sleeves and shorts, with slippers on their feet, to match the cozy weather. They could easily jump into the water if they felt like it. ¡°Writer Seo, our opening is in three days, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Should we dip our feet in the water for a bit?¡± At the words of the big brother, Park Seung-hwan, Choi Jun-young and Kim I-jun ran to the sea. Jin Su-ho followed them leisurely. ¡°Doesn¡¯t Seung-hwan uncle look more like a kid than them?¡± ¡°Right?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo and Lee Yoon-jung watched the four men sshing water in the shade. ¡°But we call him brother, and you¡¯re the only one who calls him uncle?¡± After the meeting, the cast members got along well under Park Seung-hwan¡¯s lead. They all had good social skills, so Yoo Yeon Seo could join them easily. Except for Kim I-jun, they were all good connections to have. Especially Park Seung-hwan. ¡°We were in a weekend drama together five years ago, ying the roles of a young uncle and a nephew. Since then, I¡¯ve been calling him uncle instead of brother.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± The camera didn¡¯t miss them. Lee Yoon-jung, who had explosive chemistry with any actor, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a unique beauty in the entertainment industry full of pretty and handsome people. They looked like a painting, with a tingling atmosphere, just by standing side by side. ¡°You looked unhappy earlier.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Is it because of motion sickness?¡± Did you see that? Yoo Yeon Seo lied calmly. Lee Yoon-jung didn¡¯t doubt his and let it go. He must be tired after using all kinds of transportation to get here. ¡°Do you always pay attention to your surroundings?¡± Lee Yoon-jung smiled bitterly. ¡°I¡¯ve been a child actor since I was four.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°People said things about me. She¡¯s not like a child. Why can¡¯t she act more mature?¡± ¡°What, nonsense¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s funny?¡± He shed the title of a child actor and became a sessful actress. Now, he was a national star, who could be recognized by his name alone. Lee Yoon-jung was 34 now¡­ He had been active for 30 years. ¡®Amazing.¡¯ Even in the memory of Kang Jin-hoo, a person from the future, Lee Yoon-jung had always shown her face in the media, and he was still acting actively in her 70s. What would it be like to devote your life to acting? ¡°So that¡¯s why¡­ I became sensitive to other people¡¯s eyes. It¡¯s a habit.¡± The concept of ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ was to show the chemistry between the cast members and tell their stories. Some of the staff who heard his felt sorry for her, but Yoo Yeon Seo revised his thoughts a bit. The person she had to be most wary of, Lee Yoon-jung. ¡°Are you not going, Yoon-jung sister? Kim I-jun is calling you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to put on some sunscreen. What about you?¡± ¡°I have something to check.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned to the other side. Lee Yoon-jung nced at his back and saw Kim I-juning towards her with water to ssh on him. He had to be careful because the distance was far, and the seawater he brought with his hand quickly ran out. He looked like a roon washing cotton candy, and sheughed out loud. ¡°Are you trying to ssh seawater on me?¡± ¡°Seung-hwan hyung told me to!¡± ¡°I-jun! Why did you say that!¡± There was an outdoor bar for Choi Jun-young, who liked making cocktails, and a space for a campfire in front of it. ¡®There¡¯s this too¡­¡¯ While everyone was distracted by the sea, Yoo Yeon Seo observed the guest house alone and looked for the blind spots of the camera. The production team that arrived first had already installed cameras all over the guest house. He looked at the camera with an indifferent expression and headed inside. ¡®There¡¯s no bathroom or toilet, of course¡­ And one in the bedroom.¡¯ He wouldn¡¯t use the bedroom alone anyway, so his privacy wasn¡¯t guaranteed. Anyway, there were enough blind spots for the camera. But not only the camera, but also the audio was a problem¡­ Should he look outside more? ¡®Ah, whatever¡­ It¡¯ll be fine.¡¯ He didn¡¯t n to synchronize his memory while he was here. In fact, he hadn¡¯t seen Lee Hee-seo¡¯s illusion since the screening room. Yoo Yeon Seo wondered if he was overreacting and tried to join the cast members on the beach. ¡°Huh?¡± But something was strange. ¡°They¡¯re calling you from outside, Yeon Seo. Come and soak your feet in the water.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just check this.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo searched the house persistently. The viewers who didn¡¯t know the situation might find him meticulous, but the production team was nervous. Yoo Yeon Seo looked around anxiously and nced at the VJ following him. ¡°What¡¯s missing?¡± He opened the closet and searched the bathroom, and found that the guest house wascking a lot of things to run. And even in the space where the cast members would live, there were things missing, like nkets or pillows. ¡°Why does it look so¡­ empty? Right, PD?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo talked to himself for the production team to hear. Lee Jae-hak PD, who felt something was wrong, followed him, and met his eyes with Yoo Yeon Seo. He flinched his shoulders. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head around and avoided the PD¡¯s eyes. Writer Seo, who was watching,ughed. I guess Itaekyung was right when he said not to trust the bastards from the broadcasting station. They had a trick prepared behind the cast members¡¯ backs. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me they gave us money to buy what we need, but the money is ridiculously small, and we can fill the guest house with supplies depending on how we bargain. Something like that?¡± ¡°Wow¡­ Yeon Seo, this is not your first time on a variety show, is it?¡± ¡°What do we do without towels? What about the people who went into the sea outside?¡± The PD sweated profusely. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at him with his arms crossed. ¡°Can you pretend you don¡¯t know for now?¡± ¡°That would be nice.¡± The PD answered quickly with a bright expression, and Yoo Yeon Seo smirked. He looked like a devil¡¯s smile to the PD. ¡°You owe me, PD.¡± ¡°Owe you? Anyway, the others will find out soon.¡± ¡°Still, I revealed your n first. How about you let me do whatever I want once?¡± ¡°Only once.¡± Itaekyung said they were vicious bastards from the broadcasting station, but well¡­ The PD and Han Daepyo were close seniors and juniors, and they had simr personalities. And Han Daepyo was easy to roast, so the PD would be easy to cook too. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Where did you get that idea!¡± The cast members who heard the PD¡¯s n protested softly. Only Yoo Yeon Seo, who already knew, raised one corner of his mouth with his arms crossed. The camera didn¡¯t miss that. ¡°What do we do without towels?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll just dry ourselves in the sun and change clothes.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll burn our skin. We can¡¯t stand out on the screen.¡± Unlike Jin Su-ho and Lee Yoon-jung, who only dipped their feet in the water, Park Seung-hwan, Choi Jun-young, and Kim I-jun enjoyed a thrilling water y and came back to the house shivering. ¡°Hello.¡± As the situation was settled, the PD brought a local guide. He had been living on this ind for two years. ¡°There are also Korean residents who like OneSeven here.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes, please take a picture with themter.¡± The guide seemed happy to see the celebrities he had only seen on the screen. As he led them to the downtown area, Yoo Yeon Seo habitually looked around. ¡°It doesn¡¯t look very safe here, does it?¡± ¡°It used to be full of slums, but this area became a tourist spot and a development boom followed.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stopped walking and headed to the back of the line. It was because of the unfamiliar person who kept following them. ¡°So, like I told you before, be careful of pickpockets.¡± ¡°Aaah!¡± As soon as the guide finished his sentence, a scream was heard and the cast and the production team turned around. Yoo Yeon Seo was holding a white man¡¯s wrist tightly and didn¡¯t let go. ¡°Hey! My phone!¡± And in the man¡¯s hand was Kim I-jun¡¯s phone. Kim I-jun quickly took his phone back and put it in his pocket. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at him with contempt. ¡°You were warned to be careful, but you got robbed already.¡± ¡°Thank you. But¡­ don¡¯t you have to let go of him?¡± The pickpocket was struggling to get out of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s grip, but Yoo Yeon Seo looked calm. His strength was far from what he had in Kang Jin-hoo¡¯s body, but it was too strong for an ordinary person to handle. ¡°*Ow! You broke my arm! You crazy Asian!¡± ¡°*Next time, I¡¯ll grab your neck instead of your wrist. Get lost, bastard.¡± What do you mean, broken arm? You¡¯re just pretending to be a victim with a little numbness. Yoo Yeon Seo opened his mouth involuntarily. Wait, why do I understand what he¡¯s saying? The guide looked at him with wide eyes. ¡°You can speak Spanish too?¡± ¡°Sort of.¡± I don¡¯t really know either. Yoo Yeon Seo pretended to know. No wonder my head hurt so much then¡­ Anyway, it¡¯s good. I won¡¯t have any troublemunicating anywhere. Park Seung-hwan came to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s side. ¡°Do you know any othernguages?¡± ¡°I can handle most of them.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a relief. Yeon Seo, you¡¯ll be our interpreter.¡± The cast members brightened up. The local guide would only help them for two days, and they had to manage the rest of the time by themselves. It would be difficult if they couldn¡¯tmunicate. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded slightly, as if it was none of his business. ¡°They say this shop is cheaper than the next one. Should we buy it?¡± ¡°Yeah, buy it.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo bargained with the market vendors in a more fluentnguage than the guide, and the cast members smiled happily as they watched his back. ¡°Hey! You can¡¯t use your own money!¡± ¡°Busted.¡± I thought he would be clueless like Han Daepyo, but this PD is different. Yoo Yeon Seo closed his wallet with regret. ¡°I was actually very worried until I left the country¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s the best at this.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s be careful with our phones, I-jun.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Kim I-jun quickly lowered his tail. He was the target of bullying here too. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s nickname from the pre-interview was ¡®doryeon-nim¡¯. The unexpected character made the cast more energetic. ¡°*Hey! That¡¯s him!¡± There was a hup in the middle when the pickpocket came back with the local police¡­ ¡°*What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°*¡­Have a peaceful vacation.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo silenced them with a bill. Money can do anything. ¡°Can I use my own money for this?¡± The PD nodded reluctantly as he saw him asking for permission btedly. He just wanted to take advantage of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s poprity, but he seemed to have picked the wrong person. ¡°Wow, we¡¯ve been around so much, but we haven¡¯t filled half of it.¡± ¡°Su-ho, how¡¯s the budget?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a bit tight.¡± ¡°But we bought everything we need, right?¡± When they were all making regretful noises, Park Seung-hwan was the one who took charge as usual. ¡°PD, give us more money.¡± ¡°You have to solve it within the budget. That¡¯s the rule.¡± ¡°No, you didn¡¯t even tell us in advance¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s bargaining was perfect, even the guide praised him. The PD just adjusted the budget to a tight line. ¡°Let¡¯s rest for today. We have time tomorrow.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± As they watched them go to their rooms shivering, Yoo Yeon Seo sent a text message somewhere. And the next morning, they were stunned by an unexpected sight. ¡°What is all this?¡± The writer saw the PD standing there in a daze and crossed out the doryeon-nim line on the script with a pen. And he wrote a small letter on top of it. I am Yoo Yeon Seo above the running PD. Chapter 64: It’s so annoying. Chapter 64: It¡¯s so annoying. ¡°I wish I could go to the sea too.¡± ¡°You¡¯re mistaken, you know. We¡¯re going there to work, not to y.¡± ¡°But we might have some free time to rx, right?¡± It was up to the celebrities whether they wanted to bring their managers or not for a program like ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯, which involved going abroad. Yoo Yeon Seo decided to go alone. There was no need to drag his manager along when there were plenty of staff, medical personnel, and local guides. ¡°Why are you following me when everyone else is leaving their managers behind?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Itaegyeom felt disappointed. He had never been to a resort before¡­ He must have spoiled him too much. Yoo Yeon Seo resolved to make him work harder when he came back. ¡°Sir, do I really have to stay behind?¡± ¡°Just take a vacation while I¡¯m gone.¡± Im Seunghyun also got a leave. He wouldn¡¯t have much to do there anyway. ¡°Sir, you¡¯re not nning to do everything the production team tells you to, are you?¡± ¡°Me?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. He could understand if it was acting, but why should he bother for a variety show? The production team was the one who needed his more. He heard that the production budget had increased by more than twice since he joined. Im Seunghyun probably guessed what he was thinking and asked him. ¡°Don¡¯t you think it would be more fun if I did something unexpected?¡± ¡°I suppose so.¡± Im Seunghyun smiled meaningfully. ¡°I¡¯ll think of a way to help you even if I¡¯m not there.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t stop him. It was honestly convenient to have someone do things for him behind the scenes. And this was the result. While the exhausted cast members were sleeping in, a truck parked in front of the guest house. ¡°Did you hear that noise outside?¡± Two locals got out of the truck and started to pile up some goods in front of the guest house. The production team, who were staying nearby, gathered around them. The cast members, who had woken up from the noise, did the same. ¡°What are all these?¡± ¡°Oh, they¡¯re here.¡± While everyone was staring nkly at the goods, Yoo Yeon Seo pushed Kim Ijun¡¯s shoulder and walked towards them. ¡°*These are the goods you requested.¡± ¡°*Thank you for bringing them. I appreciate it.¡± ¡°*Don¡¯t mention it. Could you please put in a good word for us upstairs?¡± ¡°*Sure.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded with satisfaction as he inspected the goods. They had brought more than he had asked for. Park Seunghwan, who was behind him, asked. ¡°Hey, Yeon Seo. What are these?¡± ¡°These are the things we couldn¡¯t get yesterday.¡± ¡°How did you¡­?¡± ¡°Anything is possible.¡± A smile spread across the lips of the cast members, who were still groggy. So that¡¯s what ¡®Sir¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo was up to! The person who received a text message from Yoo Yeon Seo yesterday was none other than Im Seunghyun. (Me) Can you do it? (Im Seunghyun) I¡¯ll have them delivered by 9 a.m. tomorrow Im Seunghyun had already done his research on the ind they were going to. There was a constructionpany that was developing the area and had ties with Jusung. He had obtained the goods through them. ¡®I guess I have more influence than I thought.¡¯ He even asked me to put in a good word for them¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo felt the weight of his background. ¡°Let¡¯s bring these in before they take them away.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± At Park Seunghwan¡¯smand, the cast members naturally picked up the goods and took them inside the guest house. The PD smirked. ¡°Yeon Seo, you can¡¯t use your own money, you know.¡± ¡°This is a gift, you know?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not my money, it¡¯s a gift.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled at the locals who brought the goods. They waved their hands and said ¡®Gift! Gift!¡¯ in English. The PD smirked. He nced at the goods and saw that some of them were not from the ind, but from the maind. They had enough to open the guest house without the things they shopped for yesterday. ¡°Where did you get all these¡­?¡± ¡°It¡¯s easy. Just one phone call.¡± The PD almost grabbed his neck as he saw Yoo Yeon Seo shaking his phone and speaking shamelessly. No wonder Han Juno warned him to ¡®be careful of that guy¡¯¡­ He shouldn¡¯t have taken that lightly. The PD made a helpless expression and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. He looked so much like Han that Yoo Yeon Seo burst outughing. ¡°Yeon Seo¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you would let me off once?¡± He thought he would ask for something trivial, like a day off or an exemption frombor. He didn¡¯t seem to have any vitality in the pre-interview. But he didn¡¯t expect him to use it for this. He sighed as he saw his shaking the whole program n. ¡°So, are you going to take these away?¡± ¡°That would be unfair. PD, I¡¯m disappointed.¡± Jin Suho came over and said. He was the epitome of a good life, who never said anything bad to others. When he said that, the other cast members also came over and protested. ¡°Fine¡­ Just this once.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The PD was feeling guilty for setting the budget too tight, and Yoo Yeon Seo wouldn¡¯t mess with the production team¡¯s n too much. Probably. ¡°Instead, since we have everything we need to open, let¡¯s do it tomorrow. Do you all agree?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The cast members cheered and the production team moved busily to prepare for the early opening of the guest house. The cast members whispered to Yoo Yeon Seo that he did well. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t unfold his arms. Was it just his imagination, or did he look a bit arrogant? The PD sighed deeply. ¡°So we don¡¯t have to go shopping anymore?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Then we can y today?¡± Park Seunghwan pointed at the sea in front of them. He looked like he didn¡¯t like being active, but he seemed to enjoy it. ¡®Well¡­ We didn¡¯t get to y much yesterday.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo also looked at the sea with a dazed expression. He was filming, but it was a proper vacation for his body. ¡®But why don¡¯t I feel anything?¡¯ Kang Jinho in 2207 had never seen white sand and clear sea under the warm sun, but he had seen it through memory synchronization, so it didn¡¯t feel that new to him. ¡°Wait a minute, before you go¡­ Please name the guest house.¡± ¡°Name? Do you have any ideas?¡± ¡°I have no sense of naming¡­¡± ¡°How about Yeon Seo names it?¡± ¡®Our Yeon Seo¡¯¡­ Yoo Yeon Seoughed at the sudden change of address. It was better than being treated like a pushover in the pre-meeting¡­ He spoke without thinking as he saw the people full of anticipation. ¡°Let¡¯s just call it ¡®Today¡¯. In Korean pronunciation, not English.¡± ¡°Today? That¡¯s not bad.¡± ¡°I like it too.¡± Choi Junyoung, who called himself Han Seokbong, wrote the name of the guest house on a wooden sign. And he hung it on the front door. ¡°It feels like our own ce now.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do our best from tomorrow. Today, let¡¯s have fun.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t you think the PD has a trick up his sleeve?¡± Everyone looked at the PD¡¯s back at Kim Ijun¡¯s words. ¡°No way¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was the only one who casually crossed his arms. Well, he gave his money to buy ingredients for breakfast, but he probably gave his less than enough. The PD felt a chill on his arm and turned around quickly. And he met Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled and waved his right hand as if to greet him. The PD sighed as he turned back. Most of his sighs in 2019 were probably because of Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Writer Seo¡­ I think I brought a fox into the house.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that, as long as it¡¯s fun. Why don¡¯t you make a special episode of Yeon Seo making you suffer?¡± ¡°You too?¡± ¡°Still, it¡¯s better than him suddenly going berserk like the rumors say.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­ true.¡± He had really improved his personality. He was relieved by that, but he was making him nervous in another way. They all seemed determined to enjoy their vacation, so they put on swimsuits and went into the sea. Lee Yoonjung even brought a tube and floated it on the water. They didn¡¯t wear pin mics since they were going into the sea. Yoo Yeon Seo took this opportunity to stick to Kim Ijun¡¯s side. ¡°Hey, Kim Ijun.¡± Kim Ijun shrugged his shoulders as Yoo Yeon Seo sshed water on him. ¡°What. If you¡¯re upset, ssh me back.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it¡­ I have something to ask you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo scratched the back of his head as he faced Kim Ijun. How should he say this? ¡°When I was staying with you guys at the dorm¡­ Was there anything weird?¡± ¡°Weird?¡± After he learned that his body was seeing Lee Heeseo¡¯s illusion, Yoo Yeon Seo felt his own image in the memory synchronization was alien. [Hey, clean that up.] [Clean it up!] He suddenly snapped and threw things. He thought he was just a crazy jerk back then, but what if there was another reason? ¡°Why are you asking that?¡± ¡°Just answer me if I ask.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Thanks to you, we got all this¡­¡± Kim Ijun muttered and frowned as he recalled his memory. ¡°Well¡­ There was nothing particrly weird.¡± ¡°Are you a goldfish? You can¡¯t remember something from 7, 8 years ago? Think hard.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a genius like you, okay?¡± He wondered why he was asking this, but he knew that Yoo Yeon Seo wouldn¡¯t tell him the details. He would keep bothering him until he found the answer, so it was better to just tell him and lose interest. ¡°Do you sleep well alone these days?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°We stayed at thepany because we couldn¡¯t finish our vocal practice, but you hated being alone at the dorm, so you waited for us.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Well¡­ You didn¡¯t say it, but it was obvious from your expression.¡± ¡°How do you know if I didn¡¯t say it?¡± ¡°Back then, Yuchan hyung noticed and said ¡®Isn¡¯t he scared of being alone?¡¯ You know Yuchan hyung is a genius at reading people, right?¡± Yoon Yuchan was the leader of One Seven, and he was the same age as Lee Hangeol. ¡°Then it¡¯s not true.¡± ¡°It is.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t smooth out the wrinkles on his forehead. He felt his pride hurt even though it wasn¡¯t his action. Kim Ijun snickered as he saw him. ¡°And¡­ What about your sudden tantrums?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You used to do that all the time.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Was it thatmon? Then¡­ ¡®What if I really went crazy and had a fit every time I saw the illusion?¡¯ It made sense. He had memories of seeing the empty air since he was young in a school uniform. He felt suffocated as he realized that his ignored thoughts were true. ¡°But why are you asking?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± He kept asking, but he gave up as he saw him mping his mouth shut. ¡°What are you two whispering about?¡± ¡°Come and y with us!¡± Kim Ijun ran excitedly towards them, and Yoo Yeon Seo was left alone, looking alternately at the clear sky and the clear sea, sighing. ¡®Why did Ie all the way here¡­¡¯ Was he digging up the past? It was a resort under the clear sky he always dreamed of in 2207. ¡®It¡¯s so annoying.¡¯ He couldn¡¯t help but care, even though he tried not to. It seemed that his body¡¯s influence was strong. He should have never started the memory synchronization¡­ He ruffled his hair roughly and shook his head from side to side. Chapter 65: Again? Chapter 65: Again? Yeon Seo looked up at the sky as he got out of his trance. He had been busy dealing with Kim Ijun, who kept sshing water at him from the side. ¡®I don¡¯t know. Whatever happens, happens.¡¯ He felt a bit uneasy, but his first time swimming in the sea was quite fun. ¡°Tomorrow, we have three groups of guestsing. They will stay for one night and have breakfast included.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a lot, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°We opened early, so we lowered the price.¡± The PD poured cold water on the cast members who hade back from having fun. He exined the additional rules: the daily operating cost of the guest house would vary depending on the guests. And the money was ridiculously low. ¡®Just as I expected.¡¯ Yeon Seo slightly lifted one corner of his mouth, but his eyes met the PD¡¯s again. The PD shivered as if he had seen something he shouldn¡¯t have. ¡°Will this money be enough? Anyway, the two youngest ones, do you want toe with me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± They couldn¡¯t just keepining. Yeon Seo, Park Seunghwan, and Kim Ijun headed to the market for dinner and tomorrow. ¡°But are we okay?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°You caught a pickpocket and the police came, remember?¡± ¡°Oh, that? Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± He had given them one more instruction when he told them to get the stuff. There would be no pickpocketing of Asians while Yeon Seo and his group were staying on this ind. As expected, he noticed some suspicious people, but they turned away with disappointment after seeing their faces. What did Im Seunghyun say to them¡­ And how did Juseong¡¯s power have such an influence in a foreign country? After having a lively dinner with the cast members, Yeon Seo went to the beach. The clear night sky was brightly lit by the Milky Way, and the same was reflected on the clear sea. ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m d we came here.¡± The cast members who followed him eximed. Yeon Seo also stared nkly at the beautiful sight. ¡®Maybe it was just a bad feeling.¡¯ Contrary to his worry, he didn¡¯t see any sign of Lee Heeseo. And the next day, the guest house [O Neul] opened. ¡°Check-in is at 3 o¡¯clock, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, we should get ready soon.¡± While everyone was busy with their assigned roles, Yeon Seo, who had nothing to do, stood idly. ¡°What about me?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, you just rest.¡± ¡°Is that okay?¡± ¡°You have to go to the market early in the morning anyway. We need you. There¡¯s no one else who can bargain.¡± Everyone agreed with Park Seunghwan¡¯s opinion. They were all people who had reached the top of their fields, so he thought they would be arrogant and moody, but they were all smooth and round. Was he the only one with a bad temper here? ¡®Or did they think I would mess up?¡¯ He was used to being treated like a lord, so Yeon Seo did as he was told andy down on the hammock installed on the tree. The weather was a bit hot, but it was fine in the shade. ¡®But I¡¯m a bit bored¡­¡¯ He felt restless as he stayed still, so he got up and peeked at the kitchen. Park Seunghwan and Jin Suho were preparing the ingredients. ¡°Is there nothing for me to do?¡± ¡°Go and rest.¡± ¡°I¡¯m bored.¡± Yeon Seo ignored Park Seunghwan¡¯s words and rolled up his sleeves. ¡°Then can you chop this? Do you know how to use a knife?¡± ¡°Let me see.¡± Knife? He knew how to use a knife in a different way. Yeon Seo first observed Park Seunghwan¡¯s movements carefully. It looked easy to the eye, but¡­ Jin Suho pushed a cutting board and a knife in front of Yeon Seo and handed him a green onion, which was rtively easy to chop. ¡°You just chop it like this.¡± Jin Suho showed him an example. His movements looked no different from Park Seunghwan¡¯s. ¡°You¡¯re good at it.¡± ¡°Cooking is my hobby.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t anyone do it for you?¡± ¡°I find that more ufortable.¡± Oh, right. He had OCD. He must be the type who can¡¯t stand someone else messing up his space. ¡°Then wouldn¡¯t it be better for you to clean?¡± ¡°I would like that, but I¡¯m the only one who can be the kitchen assistant.¡± Jin Suho actually preferred cleaning to being the kitchen assistant. He was bothered by the dust in various ces of the guest house. ¡°Really?¡± Yeon Seo casually picked up the knife in front of him and measured its size. Park Seunghwan, who was watching him, snorted. ¡°Isn¡¯t that too serious?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a knife. I have to be careful.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like you¡¯re going to chop someone up.¡± Oops, he remembered the old days. Yeon Seo blinked a few times and then stood the knife on the cutting board. ¡°How much should I chop?¡± ¡°Just chop it into small pieces like this.¡± ¡°Let me try.¡± He chopped the green onion a few times. His posture was pretty good, but it was clumsy since it was his first time. Well, that¡¯s understandable¡­ Park Seunghwan gave up his expectations and was about to prepare his own ingredients when Jin Suho called him. ¡°Oh¡­ Hyung, look.¡± Yeon Seo¡¯s clumsy knife skills became skillful and faster. The sound of the knife hitting the cutting board was steady and the pieces of the ingredients were evenly cut to the same size. ¡°What? He¡¯s good at it.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t he look like a Chinese restaurant chef?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Yeon Seo got the hang of it in a breath and finished chopping the green onion in less than a minute. ¡°That was easy.¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, can you chop this too?¡± Yeon Seo skillfully chopped the carrot that Jin Suho handed him. He had no trouble with the hard vegetable, and he was even faster and more urate than when he chopped the green onion. ¡°¡­Suho, you go and rest.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go and clean.¡± They didn¡¯t need Jin Suho anymore. Yeon Seo was doing the work of a hundred by himself¡­ Park Seunghwan looked at Yeon Seo with satisfaction. ¡°How about learning to cook this time?¡± ¡°Cook?¡± ¡°Yeah, you seem good at using a knife¡­ The fire is a bit dangerous, but you¡¯ll be fine once you get used to it.¡± Cooking¡­ He wasn¡¯t very interested in it. Yeon Seo chopped the ingredients that Park Seunghwan handed him as instructed. ¡°Yeon Seo, don¡¯t you have a hobby?¡± ¡°Hobby?¡± Yeon Seo¡¯s hand stopped for a moment. Hobby, hobby¡­ In 2207, Kang Jinhoo stayed at home and watched old videos. But since he came here, he didn¡¯t watch anything other than what he acted in. I couldn¡¯t remember exactly because of the butterfly effect prevention, but I had memories of seeing the future, so none of the videos I watched felt as fresh as the first time. ¡°Reading scripts?¡± ¡°That¡¯s work.¡± ¡°Then, spending money?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not really a hobby¡­¡± ¡°Zoning out at home?¡± Park Seunghwan snorted. How did he live without any hobbies? ¡°Don¡¯t think too hard, just find something that you enjoy doing. You don¡¯t like cooking?¡± ¡°A little.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯d better like eating. I know someone who has a hobby of exploring restaurants.¡± ¡°That sounds good.¡± Yeon Seo nodded slightly. He had lived too bleakly. Of course, he had a lot of things, so he was materially rich and didn¡¯tck anything. ¡°Yeon Seo! The guests are here, can you trante for them?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yeon Seo put down the knife and headed outside. Park Seunghwan looked at the mountain of ingredients and muttered to himself. ¡°Wow¡­ I don¡¯t have to prepare the ingredients anymore.¡± When he went outside, a couple who looked like they were dating were admiring the guest house. ¡°*Where are you from?¡± They looked at Yeon Seo and paused for a moment. They must have been surprised by his face. Have they never seen a handsome person before? Yeon Seo acted as if nothing was wrong and spoke to them. He had often encountered things like the flight attendants taking extra care of him or being overly friendly when he asked them something on his way here from Korea. So their reaction wasn¡¯t unfamiliar to him. ¡°*Germany.¡± ¡°*Then German would be morefortable for you. Come this way.¡± Yeon Seo smiled. ¡°Sister, where are we going?¡± ¡°The room at the end of the corridor upstairs.¡± As he led the guests up the stairs, the woman spoke to him. ¡°*Did you learn German?¡± ¡°*It¡¯s basic.¡± ¡°*But¡­ what do you do?¡± ¡°*I¡¯m an actor in Korea.¡± ¡°*Oh! No wonder.¡± The two couples whispered to each other and then shook their phone at Yeon Seo before entering the room. ¡°*Can we take a picture with you?¡± ¡°*¡­Sure.¡± Yeon Seo squeezed between the couple and took a picture. Kim Ijun whispered to him from the side, do you need me? But there was no need for that. The next two teams also showed a simr reaction to Yeon Seo as the couple. The cast members who were watching from behind whispered to each other. ¡°Why don¡¯t they ask me to take a picture with them¡­?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit unrivaled, isn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°Yeah, I thought he wasn¡¯t from this world when I first saw him.¡± He was worried, but fortunately, he served the first day¡¯s guests without any trouble. ¡°Take this and hang it over there. I¡¯ll do moreundry.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The operation of the guest house was easier than expected. First of all, there were a lot of things among the gifts that Yeon Seo received that were helpful, so much so that the PD who looked at them grabbed his neck. But it was better than the cast members stumbling and causing the viewers¡¯ frustration, right? ¡®It¡¯s quiet.¡¯ He started cleaning up right after the guests left. He took theundry basket he got from Iyunjeong and went outside with a thud. Theundry that Jin Suho had hung was swaying in the wind. ¡®It wouldn¡¯t be bad toe here for a personal vacation¡­¡¯ He didn¡¯t see any hallucinations anyway, so it wouldn¡¯t be bad to go to the ce in his memory. But was it because he was too careless? When he hung a nket on the clothesline, he nced at the other side¡­ ¡°Ah¡­!¡± Yeon Seo swallowed his breath. His heart sank. He bowed his head and covered his mouth. ¡®¡­Again?¡¯ Why now of all times? He heard a ringing in his ears and his head suddenly hurt as if it was stabbed with a needle. He gathered his courage and looked up again. Lee Heeseo¡¯s feet were still hanging in the air, limp. ¡°Damn it¡­¡± He felt like cursing, but something else seemed to surge up. He opened his eyes hard and looked around. Luckily, the nket covered the camera¡¯s blind spot. But he couldn¡¯t stay here forever¡­ He tried to think of something else and ignored the hallucination. ¡°Over here.¡± Jin Suho, who was hanging the nket on the other side, pulled Yeon Seo to the back of the house. ¡°Ugh!¡± Yeon Seo crouched down and coughed on the floor. Blood sttered. He spat out blood and thought fiercely about where the camera was and how much he had to pay the PD to delete it if it was recorded. If he didn¡¯t, he felt like he would lose his mind because of the hallucination of Lee Heeseo. Fortunately, the ce where Jin Suho took him was an unused warehouse-like ce, so there was no camera. How did he find this ce? ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± He looked at Jin Suho¡¯s stiff face as he handed him water, drank it, and wiped his mouth with his sleeve. He thought it would be annoying if he was caught, but he didn¡¯t know it would be helpful. ¡°Are you really okay?¡± Jin Suho had figured out his personality to some extent after spending a few days with Yeon Seo. He probably wouldn¡¯t get the answer he wanted no matter what he asked. ¡°I had a health check before I came here.¡± ¡°Oh, right.¡± He wouldn¡¯t have been able toe here if he had any health problems. Then was it a disease of unknown cause? An incurable disease? ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be better to get a thorough examination? At the hospital¡­¡± Hospital, hospital¡­ ¡®That¡¯s what I want to ask.¡¯ Yeon Seo¡¯s recent hospital records were only health checks, nothing else. ¡®If he had been seeing hallucinations since before, it would be a mental problem¡­ Why didn¡¯t he go to the hospital?¡¯ He couldn¡¯t help but worry about it. He pressed his throbbing forehead. Chapter 66: Admit it. Chapter 66: Admit it. ¡°Maybe the hospital won¡¯t be able to figure it out.¡± Jin Suho looked curious, but he didn¡¯t ask any questions. He just nced outside, as if he was worried someone mighte. Yoo Yeon Seo watched his back and reassessed him. ¡®He¡¯s a pretty good person.¡¯ He helped her even though he didn¡¯t know the whole situation. She thought she should thank himter. With money or a gift or something¡­ ¡°Anyway, thank you. I¡¯ll repay youter.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to repay me¡­ Can I just ask you one thing?¡± ¡°¡­If it¡¯s something I can answer.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo looked wary as he said he would ask one question. Jin Suho opened his mouth. ¡°Do your family members not know about your condition at all? Are you afraid they¡¯ll worry?¡± ¡°Well¡­ That¡¯s one of the reasons.¡± Jin Suho stared at him intently. In ¡®Dreaming¡¯ and now, Yoo Yeon Seo had some strange aspects. He seemed flexible but stubborn, emotionallycking but sensitive. ¡°You have a weird way of speaking when I look at you.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°You talk about your own problems as if they¡¯re someone else¡¯s.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo felt embarrassed, but he didn¡¯t show it. Come to think of it, he had heard something simr before¡­ Was it that he was bad at ¡®normal things¡¯? ¡°But you should tell your family. They don¡¯t know what will happen to you.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± Should he tell his parents, Yoo Geonmin and Choi Yujin, who were in aa? It would be a mess. He couldn¡¯t even imagine how much they would fight and cry. His grandfather would probably tell him to quit acting and get treatment while helping with thepany. His grandmother? Would she really worry about her grandson? And his brother¡­ He was the most reasonable person to confide in, but did he really need to? ¡°You should tell your family. Or your friends¡­¡± ¡°What difference would it make if I told them?¡± ¡°They could help you like I did.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because you¡¯re aplete stranger.¡± Jin Suho chuckled. ¡°Well, weren¡¯t we friends in a way?¡± ¡°Well¡­ You¡¯re more like an acquaintance.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the same as a friend.¡± ¡°Is it?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been sitting down, got up and casually swept the floor with his foot where he had vomited blood. Fortunately, it was a dirt floor, so he could hide it without a tissue. ¡°Anyway, think about it. I think it¡¯s better than keeping it to yourself.¡± Jin Suho wondered if Yoo Yeon Seo knew about his illness and that he couldn¡¯t be cured, so he said the hospital wouldn¡¯t be able to figure it out. So he seemed resigned¡­ Jin Suho, who had a lot of imagination and sensitivity, making acting his calling, had a lot of things, but he also witnessed his mother¡¯s tragedy when he was young and lived with an unknown illness by himself. He felt pity for Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s situation. ¡°See for yourself.¡± It was a bit different, though. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. He didn¡¯t think Jin Suho¡¯s advice was useless, but he didn¡¯t feel the need to do it because it wasn¡¯t unbearable. ¡°But why do you care about me?¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t anyone worry if they saw someone vomiting blood? Especially if they¡¯re close to being a friend.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hmm¡­ Jin Suho was nosy. Anyway, he was d that it ended without much trouble. They came out of the warehouse and joined the cast. ¡®The hallucination¡­ disappeared.¡¯ He justughed when they asked where he had gone. ¡®Come to think of it¡­¡¯ The words that doubted his mother¡¯s suicide. The real Yoo Yeon Seo had confided in someone. He didn¡¯t know who it was, though¡­ ¡®This is like pushing me to keep synchronizing my memories.¡¯ He still had a headache even though he vomited blood. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, you left in a hurry earlier¡­ Was something wrong?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± The PD didn¡¯t ask any more. He remembered the words of the director, ¡®Don¡¯t bother him too much, no matter what he does¡¯. That¡¯s how he got through the second hallucination without any problems. Yoo Yeon Seoy down on the bed and sleptfortably. Until he woke up from his sleep before dawn, feeling ufortable somewhere. ¡°¡­¡± On the ceiling above his feet, two legs and a white skirt were dangling weakly. Yoo Yeon Seo soaked the nket with cold sweat and held back the nausea. He staggered to the bathroom. He turned on the sour water and hid the sound of his vomiting. He knew why the real Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t go to the hospital. ¡®This is not something that can be solved by going to the hospital.¡¯ A hallucination so clear¡­ It was a situation where his body stiffened as soon as he saw it. Would it get better if he talked to someone? Medication? It would be a relief if he didn¡¯t get addicted. ¡®Was it toote?¡¯ Could he stop the hallucinations that woulde in the future if he stopped synchronizing his memories now? ¡®Beta, what do you think?¡¯ Beta repeated the advice he had given in the situation where he saw the first hallucination without changing a word. ¡®I know the cause.¡¯ Lee Heeseo¡¯s suicide or murder. [Do you think Mom reallymitted suicide?] If he solved the doubt that the real Yoo Yeon Seo had¡­ Would this end? ¡®Ah¡­ Damn.¡¯ He was stuck in a troublesome situation. ¡°Did you not sleep well?¡± ¡°Does it show?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned around with a knife in his hand. Kim Ijun stepped back at his fierce look. ¡°Hey, hey¡­ Put the knife away.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Sorry.¡± He absentmindedly put the knife down. He looked like he was in bad shape. Park Seunghwan pushed his back. Yoo Yeon Seo, who didn¡¯t budge easily, was flimsy today. ¡°Yeon Seo, you¡¯ve done everything you need to do today, so go and rest. Just help out when the guestseter.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo pressed his eyes hard and headed outside. He couldn¡¯t sleep properly. ¡®Admit it.¡¯ He would keep seeing hallucinations and his body would scream every time. He couldn¡¯t live like this until he died. ¡®If I stop synchronizing my memories here, it¡¯s nothing more than running away.¡¯ He had to face it head-on and find a solution. He was worried about his uncontroble body, but he still had the spirit of Kang Jinho, who had been through everything, so he thought he could do it somehow. When hey down on the hammock and closed his eyes, lost in thought, he felt someone touch his arm. A child who looked about six years old was admiring Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face with curiosity. ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo waved his hand, and the child shyly smiled and waved back. ¡°*Can you speak English?¡± The child shook his head. ¡°Spanish?¡± The child shook his head again. Yoonseo tried to speak to the child in differentnguages, but the child did not understand them all. ¡®This ind has its ownnguage, right?¡¯ He didn¡¯t know that either, so he gave up talking andy down on the hammock. The child looked at his face with curiosity. When he got up abruptly, the child flinched. The child looked at him with regret as he went into the house without a word. The child bowed his head and drew a picture on the sand with his finger. ¡°Hey.¡± The child was startled by the cold touch on his cheek and turned around. ¡°Do you want some ice cream?¡± The child smiled brightly and took the ice cream. Yoonseo felt a little better at his bright smile. ¡°Hey! Bro! The soup is overflowing!¡± ¡°I think our vacuum cleaner is broken?¡± ¡°Hey! Don¡¯t touch that!¡± There was a loud noise and someone¡¯s scream from inside, but Yoonseo was sitting next to the child and eating ice cream. ¡°The weather is nice.¡± Kim Ijun or Choi Junyoung must have caused some trouble, he could guess without seeing it. ¡°What¡¯s your name? No, that¡¯s not it.¡± Yoonseo pointed to himself with his hand. ¡°Yoonseo.¡± After repeating it several times, the child called Yoonseo¡¯s name. The child pointed to himself and said his name was Raul. ¡°What, you have a kid?¡± ¡°He must be a kid from this neighborhood. Did you get kicked out again, bro?¡± ¡°No, I think I have electricity in my hand.¡± Choi Junyoung, who was kicked out for breaking something, made exaggerated gestures to scare the child. Theymunicated with the child with gestures even though they didn¡¯t speak the samenguage. They yed with the child, Raul, when they had spare time after receiving the guests at the guest house. When the sun was setting, someone who looked like a parent came near. He looked anxious, as if he had been looking for him because he wasn¡¯t home. ¡°*Did our child cause you any trouble?¡± ¡°*No, we all had fun thanks to Raul.¡± The parents¡¯ tense shoulders rxed a little at Yoonseo¡¯s words. Raul¡¯s mother sold souvenirs to tourists, so she spoke English. His father worked at a construction site. The production team thought they could get some footage from the appearance of the cast ying with the child, and asked for permission to film this scene instead of saying they would see him when he came. ¡°*Is that okay?¡± Raul was excited to ask if he coulde here to y again, so he didn¡¯t seem to be doing it for the camera. The parents felt bad for leaving the child alone, so they nodded their heads. ¡°*Don¡¯t feel too burdened. We also want to film it, so we¡¯ll pay you for the child¡¯s appearance fee.¡± ¡°*Thank you.¡± After that, Raul visited the guest house ¡®Today¡¯ whenever his parents left home to work. Not only Yoonseo, but also other cast members yed with the child when they had time. ¡°Nice picture.¡± The PD nodded his head with satisfaction. Raul had bright eyes and was lively and cheerful. He felt simr to the child who was popr in the parenting entertainment show, so the PD already sensed the sess of the program. Raul learned how to draw from Lee Yoonjung, and sang songs with Choi Junyoung. ¡°Do you want to do it too?¡± And he tried to help out without being asked. Raul waddled after Jin Sooho and moved theundry basket. He looked like a penguin, so everyoneughed. ¡°Do you want to try it?¡± The child persisted in whining and helped him fold the nket, and the cast left him alone with a pleased expression. The production team brought a badge with the logo of the guest house ¡®Today¡¯ and pinned it on Raul¡¯s clothes. Raul was happy and ran around. ¡°Look over there.¡± Yoonseo also came out to see the child whenever he had time. The writer talked to him when he saw a smile on his lips. ¡°Yoonseo, you like the kid, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Kids are cute.¡± After that, Lee Heeseo¡¯s fever showed up intermittently. Every time, Yoonseo had to control his uncontroble body and spit out blood secretly. ¡°Writer, do you always feel this good when the kid smiles?¡± ¡°It depends on the person, but I feel good for now. It¡¯s healing.¡± After staying up all night, he felt a little better when he saw Raul¡¯s pure smile. The time at the guest house ¡®Today¡¯ passed peacefully. ¡°It¡¯s best to go by without any trouble.¡± ¡°And Raul is cute.¡± ¡°Right.¡± When their filming was nearing the end, they spent time with various people at the guest house and yed with the cute Raul, an incident happened. ¡°Bro! Sis! Anyone,e here!¡± Kim Ijun woke up the cast with a different voice than usual. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, why?¡± ¡°The kid¡­ Raul is weird.¡± ¡°What?¡± They all followed Kim Ijun anxiously at the shocking news. Raul was lying on the sofa in the living room, clutching his stomach and groaning. ¡°His fever is too high?¡± Yoonseo turned his head sharply after measuring the child¡¯s fever. ¡°Where¡¯s our medical team?¡± ¡°The PD went to call them.¡± As Yoonseo was about to get up, remembering the small hospital he saw on his way to the morning market, Raul grabbed his hand as if to stop him. ¡°What do we do¡­¡± They all didn¡¯t know what to do and shut their mouths and waited for the PD, when Lee Yoonjung¡¯s sorrowful voice rang in their ears. Chapter 67: The Best Gift Chapter 67: The Best Gift Kim Ijun sprang up from his seat as he checked the time. It was about time for Raul¡¯s parents to get off work. ¡°I¡¯ll go get his parents first.¡± ¡°Ijun, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Jin Suho followed Kim Ijun out of the door. Yoo Yeon Seo gently let go of Raul¡¯s hand and headed somewhere. Everyone was too worried about the child to pay attention to where he was going. ¡°How is he?!¡± The PD burst into the room. He brought along the medical staff who came with the production team and a local doctor. The cast members moved aside to make room. The two medical staff examined the child and sighed softly. Their expressions were grim. ¡°His condition is serious¡­ We can¡¯t treat him here.¡± ¡°Then what do we do?¡± ¡°We need to take him to a better hospital, but there¡¯s none on this ind. We have to go to the maind.¡± The local guide who was in charge of the trantion wiped his sweat nervously. The boat had already left for the day, but they couldn¡¯t just sit and do nothing. While the medical staff were doing emergency treatment, Yoo Yeon Seo, who had gone upstairs, pushed through the crowd around the child and approached the guide. ¡°Where is there an open space here?¡± ¡°An open space?¡± ¡°Somewhere wide like a yground.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was so out of it that he asked without a subject, but the guide had a vague idea of what he meant and widened his eyes. ¡°I know a suitable ce.¡± ¡°How long will it take?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a bit far. It takes about 10 minutes by car¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go there then.¡± Just then, Kim Ijun and Jin Suho arrived with Raul¡¯s parents who had just gotten off work. As soon as they heard that their child was sick, they ran over to him and sobbed. Yoo Yeon Seo spoke to the child¡¯s parents right away. ¡°*Hold him and follow me.¡± ¡°*What?¡± ¡°*We don¡¯t have time. We¡¯re going to the hospital.¡± The parents looked at his determined face. Yoo Yeon Seo was the person that the child trusted the most, so they didn¡¯t hesitate. Raul¡¯s father carefully picked up the child and followed him. One of the quick-witted staff had already started the van. Yoo Yeon Seo got the child and his parents in first and looked back. ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead with the guide, one of the medical staff, and the child.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll follow you!¡± The PD and the others got into another car. It was no use to follow them in a crowd¡­ Anyway, they just hoped that the road wouldn¡¯t be blocked. ¡°Go out and turn right.¡± The staff nodded at the guide¡¯s words. His driving wasn¡¯t bad, but Yoo Yeon Seo regretted a bit that he didn¡¯t bring Lee Taegyeom with him. He was good at driving¡­ He pulled up a map on his phone and handed it to the passenger seat. ¡°Mark the ce on the map.¡± ¡°Wait a minute¡­ I think it¡¯s here.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯m sure. It¡¯s correct.¡± The guide hesitated for a moment, but then gave him a confident look. It was a ce that had been bought for development but then abandoned. It was an open space without a fence, where the neighborhood kids used to y ser. ¡°I sent you the location. Check it out.¡± (Yes, I got it.) Yoo Yeon Seo immediately sent the location and called Lim Seunghyun. He hadn¡¯t hung up yet, so he heard Lim Seunghyun making another call on the other side. ¡°How far are you?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± It was a festival period, so there were a lot of people and cars. Yoo Yeon Seo heard Raul groaning and felt anxious. ¡°I¡¯ll clear the way.¡± ¡°Wait a minute!¡± The guide stopped Yoo Yeon Seo from getting off. In front of them, someone on a scooter was speeding through the cars, asking for permission from the drivers and pedestrians. ¡°There!¡± ¡°Yoonjung noona?¡± Not only Lee Yoonjung, but also Park Seunghwan appeared and asked for permission from the drivers on the oppositene. The scooter seemed to be borrowed from a local. Their gestures worked, and the cars moved aside one by one. The guide opened the window and gave a thumbs up to the drivers who made way. ¡°We¡¯re almost there!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s park here for now.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned his body to the back seat and checked on Raul. ¡°*How is he?¡± ¡°*He¡¯s¡­ He¡¯s burning up.¡± He clicked his tongue and looked at the time. They werete because of the traffic, so they should be here soon¡­ He got out of the car and looked up at the sky. Choi Junyoung, who got off the car behind him, muttered as if he didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Why did wee here?¡± ¡°Shh!¡± Park Seunghwan put his index finger on his mouth. It was faint, but this sound¡­ ¡°¡­Is that a helicopter?¡± ¡°Back off.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face brightened and he pushed the people behind him back and gestured for Raul¡¯s parents toe out. The helicopter slowlynded in the center of the open space. The sound of the propeller spinning hurt their ears and the wind blew up dust, but no one cared. The door of the helicopter opened and someone waved for them toe. Yoo Yeon Seo, Jin Suho, and Kim Ijun surrounded Raul¡¯s parents and protected the child in their arms. ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± The guide who followed them tried to get on the helicopter, but Yoo Yeon Seo took out all the bills in his wallet and handed them to him. It was the money that was left in his wallet because he had been caught by the PD not to use his own money. ¡°Take this just in case. It should be enough.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± The guide looked at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back as he ran away from the helicopter with a curious eye. The helicopter that took the people to the hospital lifted off and disappeared into the distance. ¡°¡­Will he be okay?¡± ¡°He¡¯ll be okay.¡± I did everything I could. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed heavily. His shoulders were tense from the stress. ¡°But that helicopter, Yeon Seo, you called it, right?¡± At Park Seunghwan¡¯s words, Yoo Yeon Seo shook his phone silently. ¡°Wow¡­¡± Everyone gaped. He was able to send a helicopter to a remote ind vige. Well, he wasn¡¯t from any ordinarypany, but the third generation of Juseong. He had enough power to send a helicopter to the mountains. They felt a wall between them and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s background. The PD patted the shoulder of the staff who drove the car that Yoo Yeon Seo was in and whispered. ¡°Did you film it?¡± ¡°Yes. I still had some battery left from the camera I installed before.¡± ¡°Good job.¡± He encouraged the staff and looked at the cast members who were covered in dust from the helicopter wind. ¡°Everyone, I know it¡¯s heartbreaking to see the child sick¡­ But you all did your best, so I¡¯ll lift the budget limit for tomorrow. Let¡¯s have a party.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes, we¡¯ll hear good news by tomorrow.¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± The cast members got on the car with brighter faces. Yoo Yeon Seo got off the car after returning to the guest house. He gave a casual thumbs up to the vigers who had gathered nearby because of themotion andy down on the sofa. His body felt limp from exhaustion. ¡°Wow, I feel so drained after the tension is gone.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Everyone else seemed to feel the same as Yoo Yeon Seo andy down on the floor. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Park Seunghwan and Lee Yoonjung, who had driven the scooters, arrived at the guest house btedly. ¡°How did youe up with the idea of driving scooters?¡± At Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s question, Lee Yoonjung and Park Seunghwan giggled. Lee Yoonjung remembered that the traffic was jammed at this time and borrowed them from a local. Park Seunghwan followed her and borrowed one too. ¡°I had a license because of the filming¡­ But I wasn¡¯t very good at it. But when ites down to it, I can do anything. Right, uncle?¡± ¡°People¡¯s lives are unpredictable.¡± Park Seunghwan was passive when it came to things that he couldn¡¯tmunicate. Even if there was no one else to greet the guests at the guest house, he wouldn¡¯te out of the kitchen until his other siblings arrived. But earlier, he shouted loudly at the drivers to move their cars aside. Of course, in Korean. He was relieved that the drivers understood him roughly and turned the wheel. ¡°I¡¯m hungry. Let¡¯s eat.¡± ¡°Do you want to drink?¡± ¡°We have to drink on a day like this.¡± They were still anxious because they hadn¡¯t heard any news about Raul, but they also had hope that there would be a good oue since they sent him on a helicopter. Thanks to the many people who helped, the meal preparation was done quickly. And the six cast members gathered around a table and ate. Yoo Yeon Seo thought that eating together like this wasn¡¯t so badpared to eating alone. ¡°Whose phone is vibrating?¡± ¡°It¡¯s mine.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo received a message from Lim Seunghyun and smiled softly. ¡°Raul is okay.¡± ¡°What? Really?¡± Just as the guide who apanied them received a phone call, the PD came into the guest house with a loud voice. ¡°Everyone! He¡¯s okay!¡± ¡°We just heard.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The PD looked nkly at him, and Yoo Yeon Seo shook his phone silently. ¡°The guide contacted Yeon Seo first?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a reason for everything.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered with a nod and the PD gave a hollowugh. ¡°I don¡¯t know the details, but the guide said¡­¡± ¡°He said that it would have been a disaster if they were a littlete, but luckily they arrived on time. And the surgery went well too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± They were curious about how serious it was that he needed surgery. They all waited for the PD to open his mouth. ¡°Anyway, he seems to be recovering well, so there¡¯s no problem¡­ But by the time Raul is discharged, we¡¯ll already be in Korea.¡± That¡¯s a shame. Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his beer ss and drank. They all looked regretful at the words that they couldn¡¯t say goodbye. ¡°But the hospital¡¯s response was really fast, right? The guide said that he had never seen such a quick work in his life here¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± The PD trailed off and they all looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. He deliberately gave a meaningful smile. He didn¡¯t know for sure, but Lim Seunghyun probably took care of it well. ¡®I should give him a bonus when I go back.¡¯ He put down his ss and looked into the distance. He couldn¡¯t see the stars today. Themotion was over, and the guest house was operating normally as usual. The only thing that changed was that the market vendors either sold their goods at a low price or didn¡¯t take any money at all. The rumor that the outsiders had sent a helicopter for Raul had spread throughout the small ind vige. ¡°This makes the budget limit meaningless.¡± ¡°I know, right.¡± The PD said that, but he was busy capturing the touching and heartwarming scenes on the screen. The vendors were kind, and the cast members returned to the guest house with their hands full. And time passed and it was the day they returned to Korea. They got up early, packed their bags, and got on the car. The cast members looked out the window silently and took in the scenery of the vige. They weren¡¯t sleepy, but sad. ¡°I wish we could say goodbye to Raul.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t help it.¡± At Lee Yoonjung¡¯s words, Yoo Yeon Seo answered indifferently as he looked out the window. He was d that the child was safe. ¡°Check your luggage. Is there anything left?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± As they got off the car at the pier and helped the production team with the luggage, the cast members turned their heads at the sound from behind. ¡°*Excuse me!¡± It was Raul¡¯s mother. ¡°*How did you get here?¡± ¡°*My husband is taking care of him at the hospital. There¡­ Thank you so much.¡± She had waited at the pier without knowing the way. She held each person¡¯s hand and thanked them repeatedly. She held Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand for quite a long time. She knew that he was the one who called the helicopter. ¡°*I don¡¯t know how to repay, repay you¡­¡± ¡°*Like I said before, you don¡¯t need to repay me.¡± ¡°*Please, please take this.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo unfolded the paper that she handed him. It was a picture drawn by the child. It was Yoo Yeon Seo and Raul sitting side by side and eating ice cream. On top of the picture, there was a crooked Korean word that said ¡®Thank you¡¯. He should have rested instead of drawing this¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo looked at the picture silently, and Raul¡¯s mother smiled brightly. ¡°*Pleasee again. To see Raul healthy. Our family will treat you well.¡± Raul¡¯s mother didn¡¯t leave the spot even after the boat that left the ind became a dot and disappeared. She looked at the horizon. ¡°The best gift.¡± On the boat, Jin Suho looked at the picture over Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder and whispered. ¡°Well¡­ I guess so.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo carefully folded the picture and put it in his chest. Chapter 68: Isn’t it weird, hyung? Chapter 68: Isn¡¯t it weird, hyung? After a long travel time, the production crew and cast of ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ arrived at the airport. Before they left the gate, they gathered briefly to say goodbye to each other. ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± ¡°You too!¡± There were a lot of people around Yoo Yeon Seo. They had gotten to know his personality, which was different from the rumors, after living with him for over a month. Except for his dirty temper, he was a sessful celebrity and a third-generation chaebol, so everyone wanted to make a connection with him. Yoo Yeon Seo gave his contact number to the staff who drove him to the helicopter to send Raul away, and then stood next to Park Seung-hwan. ¡°Let¡¯s get together for a meal when we have time.¡± ¡°What about you, Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°Yeah, sure, when I have time.¡± The reporters who were waiting for them took pictures, but Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head and quickly left the ce. Behind the reporters, Lee Tae-gyeom was waving his arms vigorously. ¡°Are you here!¡± ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered indifferently and rolled his luggage to Lee Tae-gyeom. Lee Tae-gyeom took the luggage as if he was used to it and put it in the trunk. ¡°Did you gain weight?¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°What do you mean, no? You must have had a lot of fun while I was gone.¡± While Yoo Yeon Seo was abroad for the variety show, Lee Tae-gyeom also took a vacation on his own. He hid himself in Halo Media because Yoo Yeon Seo would be furious if he found out that he ran the road for another actor. He might be the only road manager in Korea who had such a leisurely life. ¡°But why do you look like that? Did something happen?¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Maybe I gained some fat.¡± ¡°Is that so? Well, it was a resort after all¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± This guy was too sharp for his own good. Yoo Yeon Seo red at the back of Lee Tae-gyeom¡¯s head and leaned back his chair, lying down halfway. ¡°Are we going home?¡± ¡°No, we¡¯re going to thepany.¡± ¡°Thepany? Why thepany? Don¡¯t you want to rest?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo closed his eyes without a word. He ignored his words more than once or twice, so Lee Tae-gyeom didn¡¯t press for an answer and focused on driving. When Yoo Yeon Seo arrived at thepany, he opened the door of the president¡¯s office as if he was familiar with it. Han, the president, jumped up and greeted him. ¡°You didn¡¯t cause any trouble there, did you?!¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Did you get a call from the PD?¡± Han flinched. On his phone screen, there was a message from PD Lee Jae-hak that said [Yoo Yeon Seo is a fox]. Thanks to Yoo Yeon Seo, the guest house operation was too easy from the beginning. And Yoo Yeon Seo, who he thought would suffer, came back after having a healing vacation. How could this be? I was so happy to see him struggle for once¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ Han swallowed his resentment. ¡°Did anythinge in?¡± Meanwhile, Yoo Yeon Seo sat on Han¡¯s chair and spun it around, looking very annoying. ¡°Why don¡¯t you just ask Tae-gyeom to get it and take it away?¡± ¡°Why should I?¡± Why wouldn¡¯t he, when the chair was so soft and he could tease Han? Yoo Yeon Seo smirked. Han sighed. Yoo Yeon Seo was the only celebrity who came to thepany regrly and ruined his president¡¯s outfit. ¡°I already prepared everything in the conference room when I heard you wereing.¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s why Ie to thepany often.¡± ¡°Don¡¯te next time. Please.¡± ¡°Look at you, Mr. President.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo scratched Han¡¯s heart until the end and headed to the conference room. Park, the manager, and Lee Tae-gyeom were busy moving around. ¡°It¡¯s more than before.¡± As expected, there were a lot of scripts and synopses that came in for him. Yoo Yeon Seo sat down and nced at the things on the desk. ¡°Just look at them. I¡¯ll sort them out myself.¡± Park left, and Yoo Yeon Seo stared at Lee Tae-gyeom, who was sitting next to him and looking at the scripts. Whenever he chose his next work, Lee Tae-gyeom never left his side and read the remaining scripts and synopses. ¡°Are you trying to be a manager?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Why are you reading the scripts? Do you want to be a manager?¡± He was just a road manager if he only got in the car, but it was a different story if he became a manager. He would be involved in choosing the works and show his face in important matters. Lee Tae-gyeom scratched his cheek awkwardly and said in response to the blunt question. ¡°No, I can¡¯t just keep driving forever.¡± Actually, it was Park, who was like his senior, who told him to do it at first. He said to learn from Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a good eye for choosing works. He didn¡¯t like it at first. Wasn¡¯t it enough for him to just drive well, since Yoo Yeon Seo did all the important things anyway? [But why are you making me do this?] While Yoo Yeon Seo was abroad for the variety show, Lee Tae-gyeom asked Park. [Tae-gyeom. Do you think Yoo Yeon Seo will keep being a celebrity?] He was not from any otherpany, but the third generation of Juseong. Even if he yed around as a celebrity until his 30s, would he continue to be a leading actor until his 40s? If he thought so, he was wrong. At least Park thought so. [He seems to.] Lee Tae-gyeom thought differently. Park, who was speechless for a moment, moistened his throat with coffee. [Is that so? Then let me change the question. Do you think he will stay in Halo Media forever?] [That¡¯s¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.] [Right? You know he doesn¡¯t have a speck of loyalty, don¡¯t you?] [But he has no reason to stay in thispany. He has an amazing background¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.] Don¡¯t you dare protect him as if he was your celebrity. Parkughed bitterly. From Halo Media¡¯s perspective, it was better to keep Yoo Yeon Seo no matter what trouble he caused, but Lee Tae-gyeom was right. Yoo Yeon Seo was a person who could do well on his own without the help of an agency. [To be honest, I¡¯m relieved that you¡¯re taking care of him. I don¡¯t hope you quit easily like before.] [I like it too.] Even though he sometimes made him lose his mind, being Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager was sweet as honey. He didn¡¯t have to run the road for other actors, and he had a gap until his next work, so he could rest in the meantime. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager was a position that deserved a hazard pay, but that¡¯s why he had a higher sry than other managers. And sometimes he threw him a generous bonus. [Anyway, you have to grow up too.] [Me?] [Do you think he will take you with him when he goes to anotherpany or sets up his own agency? You can¡¯t keep running the road even then. You have to learn what you can do as a rted person.] [¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Is that so?] Park gave him a realistic advice. Lee Tae-gyeom, who fell for it, became more interested in other things that a manager could do. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Lee Tae-gyeom¡¯s face without a word. ¡°What, do you want me to fire you?¡± Are you saying that you don¡¯t deserve to be a manager? Lee Tae-gyeom said with a lump in his throat. Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. ¡°Why bother? Even if you be a manager, you¡¯ll only take care of me anyway.¡± ¡°So what, do I have to hold the steering wheel for the rest of my life? Let me hear the word manager too.¡± ¡°Well, whatever, try hard.¡± Did you n to be my manager for life? How admirable. Yoo Yeonseo casually put down the script he was holding. A little nap in the car was not enough to get rid of the fatigue from the long flight. ¡°I¡¯m tired. I want to go home.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± He wondered how he could act like this after leaving the script in the conference room for only a short while, but he was used to his whims by now, so Lee Taegyeom got up without a word. ¡°Then can I take some of the good ones here and bring them to your ce?¡± ¡°Go ahead and look.¡± Lee Taegyeom excitedly turned the car key and took the lead. Wow, he¡¯s happy. Yoo Yeonseo also smiled at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Do you need me to go all the way to your room?¡± ¡°Uh, go ahead.¡± He sent Lee Taegyeom away with his luggage and Yoo Yeonseo entered the house for the first time in a long time. Even without him, someone must havee to clean regrly, because there was not a speck of dust on the cab. Yoo Yeonseoy down on the sofa, thinking that the house was still disgustingly big. He had been in a bustling ce until two days ago, so maybe that¡¯s why¡­ he felt a little lonely. As soon as he had that thought, he frowned. ¡°¡­Me?¡± It was all because of the original. ¡°Let¡¯s go easy today.¡± *** Yoo Yeonseo spent the New Year of 2020 on an ind, and it was not long after he returned that Lunar New Year came. ¡°You don¡¯t look well.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ I guess I lost some weight.¡± Maybe it was because they were brothers, but Yoo Eunho noticed the change in his younger brother, who had not slept welltely. ¡°You didn¡¯t lose weight, did you?¡± ¡°Just¡­ I can¡¯t sleep.¡± And his brother was persistent. He did not let go of his suspicious gaze even if he brushed it off. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo Yeonseo inevitably got into the car of Yoo Eunho, who acted as his driver, and headed to his grandfather¡¯s mansion. ¡®Ah¡­ I don¡¯t want to go.¡¯ He thought his stomach twisted when he brought Lee Taegyeom and Lim Seunghyun to the mansion, probably because he saw the annex. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t want to go more. Why does grandfather keep living in that house? Yoo Yeonseo tilted his head back and closed his eyes tightly. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go, just say so. I¡¯ll take you back home.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t look very happy.¡± The person who secretly enjoyed it when Yoo Yeonseo quietly attended the family events was Yoo Eunho. So he was suspicious of his words. What¡¯s going on? Yoo Yeonseo narrowed his eyes and looked at his brother. ¡°You don¡¯t want to go either, do you?¡± Yoo Eunho did not answer. He just smiled faintly as if he couldn¡¯t stop him. Well, he was a human being too, and this kind of ce could be ufortable for him. Grandfather had high expectations for his grandsons. But he felt a little relieved when he saw his brother reaching out to him first. ¡°Yeonseo, you¡¯re here.¡± As they got out of the car, they ran into their big aunt and small aunt and their spouses, who were about to enter the mansion. ¡°And Eunho too.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Huh? Something was strange. Yoo Yeonseo stared at the back of Yoo Eunho, who was dealing with the adults. Until someone tapped his arm. ¡°Hi, oppa.¡± ¡°Yeah. You brought a bag.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a gift from someone.¡± Park Yujung, the eldest daughter of his small aunt, received Yoo Yeonseo¡¯s gift through Park Seonwoo. She used to avoid eye contact before, but now she even initiated a conversation, so she must have liked the gift. It was Yoo Yeonseo¡¯s problem with the family rtionship anyway, so when he broke down the wall, they came to him warmly. ¡°Next time, give a gift to Seoah and Seoyun unnie too. They were so jealous.¡± ¡°Yeah?¡± This family was close even among cousins. Seoah and Seoyun were the two daughters of his big aunt. Come to think of it, the two aunts were also excited about shopping together, and it seemed like he would have to take all the women in this family out. ¡°Oppa said you did well on your project. Congrattions.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± But still, it was weird. Yoo Yeonseo stopped walking and stood next to Park Seonwoo, who was following behind. ¡°Hey, Seonwoo.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t hyung look weird?¡± ¡°Eunho hyung?¡± Park Seonwoo, who was looking at thements on his channel, lifted his head and nced at Yoo Eunho. ¡°He looks the same as usual, doesn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°Yeah?¡± It¡¯s weird¡­ Yoo Yeonseo did not take his eyes off Yoo Eunho. As they passed the entrance and entered the living room, grandfather and grandmother greeted them. Yoo Yeonseo flinched when he saw Park Geumju approaching him. ¡°Yeonseo, are you here?¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± Yoo Yeonseo nodded his head, hiding his nervousness. He still didn¡¯t know how to deal with grandmother. Chapter 69: You can stop now. Chapter 69: You can stop now. ¡°Grandma¡­ I¡¯m weird.¡± The young Yoo Yeon Seo gently grabbed his grandmother, Park Geumju¡¯s finger. Park Geumju had a dark and tired expression. She seemed to regard her grandson as a thorn in her eye. ¡°I keep seeing mom.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo looked at the empty space over Park Geumju¡¯s shoulder. He saw a pair of feet floating in the air, then disappearing. It was probably because his memory synchronization was notplete yet that he saw it like that. Back then, the young Yoo Yeon Seo must have seen it more clearly. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Park Geumju, who was looking at her grandson with a nk face, pushed away his hand that was asking for help. Her gesture was so harsh that his hand felt numb. Why? He lifted his head with a confused expression, but the grandmother he knew, who always hugged him and greeted him with a smile, was gone. ¡®I¡¯m scared¡­¡¯ He couldn¡¯t bear the cold gaze of his grandmother, so he ran away from there, wiping his tears with his sleeve. And yet, the ghost of Lee Heeseo that he saw through the window from time to time seemed to warn him not to tell anyone. ¡°Hic¡­ Sniff¡­¡± Now, in his own room that was prepared in the main building, not the annex, the young Yoo Yeon Seo hugged his knees and cried. When he opened his eyes, he was no longer the 8-year-old Yoo Yeon Seo, but the 28-year-old one. ¡°Ugh!¡± He vomited blood on the bathroom floor as a result of the memory synchronization. He was dizzy and heavy, and he couldn¡¯t get up. ¡°Ha ha!¡± As he was staring nkly at the bathroom light or something, he suddenly burst intoughter. He didn¡¯t know why he wasughing. He justughed. Heughed and then grabbed the toilet and threw up again. He roughly wiped his mouth with his sleeve, which was stained with blood, and so were his shirt and pants. [You should tell your family. Or your friends¡­] What did Jinsuho say next? That he could help me like he did? ¡®It¡¯s all bullshit.¡¯ It wouldn¡¯t make any difference if he told them. The first person he asked for help was his grandmother, but even after that, she ignored him and was annoyed by him. That¡¯s why the original didn¡¯t tell anyone in his family. It wouldn¡¯t change anything. ¡°Ah, fuck.¡± He swore involuntarily. He thought he saw something white like a skirt in the bathroom mirror. He lowered his head and then gathered his courage and looked up again, but there was nothing. He just mistook the white towel for something else. ¡®I¡¯m going crazy.¡¯ So was the original really crazy? Did he lose his mind and suddenly get angry? Yoo Yeon Seo keptughing. Heughed so much that he snorted, and he still had some blood that he hadn¡¯t spit out, so he lowered his head and vomited again. If someone saw him, they would think he was in a horror or gore movie. ¡°Ah¡­¡± He cleaned up the bathroom roughly and staggered back to his room. He looked at the picture that was clumsily propped up on the table next to his bed. It was a crude but warm picture drawn by the kid, Raul. He felt hisplicated feelings subside as he saw the words ¡®Thank you¡¯ written crookedly. *** Honestly, Yoo Yeon Seo then and Yoo Yeon Seo now were different. His emotions were intense right after the memory synchronization, as if he was swept away by the past Yoo Yeon Seo, but now he was calm. ¡®It feels a bit ufortable, though?¡¯ But his heart was ufortable because he was absorbing the original¡¯s memories and bing the real Yoo Yeon Seo, not Kang Jinhu from 2207. ¡°Happy New Year, Grandpa!¡± ¡°Yeah. Sunwoo, I¡¯m watching your videos.¡± ¡°Really?!¡± ¡°I even subscribed, didn¡¯t you know?¡± ¡°Whaaat?!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t film like a miser.¡± Despite Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯splicated feelings, his family and rtives were harmonious. They asked about each other¡¯s well-being and exchanged greetings for the new year. Sunwoo, who was stunned by the news that his grandfather watched and subscribed to his channel, was sitting in the corner. Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head and looked at him. ¡°Yeon Seo, I enjoyed your movie.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± His small uncle-inw, Park Kyungseok, sat next to Yoo Yeon Seo. Park Kyungseok had a good impression. He looked like a chubby big puppy. His big aunt-inw, who was from a legal family, sometimes made snide remarks about Park Kyungseok, who was a former employee of Juseong, but heughed it off and let it go. He didn¡¯t seem to have any inferiorityplex either. He was the strongest person. ¡°Your drama and movie were both hits, you must have a lot of adsing in.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± His small aunt, Yoo Sunyoung, sat next to Park Kyungseok. ¡°Ourpany has a new beauty brandunching, do you want to be the model?¡± ¡°If you pay me a lot.¡± ¡°You have more money than me?¡± Park Kyungseokughed, thinking it was a joke. I was serious. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t say that. Money is better the more you have, right? ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll make sure you¡¯re not disappointed. I just have to ask your agency, right?¡± ¡°Yes, please do.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. Yoo Sunyoung, who was listening to the conversation, leaned in. ¡°You should know how to spend your money, Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Shopping?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly as he saw Yoo Sunyoung¡¯s eyes that were pressuring him. ¡°Let¡¯s set a date.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo looked at his small aunt, who was whispering to his big aunt. What did the original do to be so popr with his rtives? He couldn¡¯t understand. ¡°By the way, you know that your grandmother got the cultural property back and brought it to the Juseong Museum, right?¡± ¡°I saw it in the news.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± He didn¡¯t know how she got it back, but it was a big deal in the Korean cultural scene. Park Geumju was invited to the Blue House and was going to receive a medal, and naturally, Juseong¡¯s image improved. The second grandson, who was the biggest burden on his mind, hade to his senses and was doing better in his field. Chairman Yoo, who had only good things happeningtely, smiled contentedly. ¡°Don¡¯t forget to attend the charity event inmemoration.¡± ¡°If it fits my schedule.¡± He sometimes acted rudely like before. Chairman Yoo coughed as he didn¡¯t like the answer of his grandson. ¡°Yoonho is going, why aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Then I have to go.¡± Yoonho was busier than a popr celebrity. If his brother was going, it wouldn¡¯t be an ordinary charity event. His grandmother, who was the director of the Juseong Museum, would stay there, so Yoo Yeon Seo nned to show his face and leave. ¡°Son, are you having any trouble these days?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Really? You look pale¡­¡± ¡°I burned some calories filming a variety show.¡± Yoo Geonmin was still obsessed with me. He had bought the Blu-ray collection of ¡®Dreaming¡¯, and he had watched ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ more than 10 times. ording to Choi Yujin, who watched it with him, he was so immersed in ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ that he clenched his mouth and shed tears when Sergeant Kim Woojin died. He was such a fun father. ¡°If you have any trouble, tell me. Okay?¡± ¡°If I need to. But you know, you¡¯re famous among our fans.¡± ¡°Is, is that so?¡± He had also participated in a donation campaign organized by the fanmunity, and his name ¡®Yoo*min¡¯ appeared on the list of donors, causing amotion among the fans who wondered if he was our father. He probably was. Who would donate tens of millions of won to a donation campaign run by ordinary fans? Only an obsessed person. And he probably donated again under Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s name. ¡°You should be ashamed, knowing that you¡¯ve been exposed.¡± Choi Yujin smiled as she saw Yoo Geonmin running away from Yoo Eunho in embarrassment. Yoo Yeon Seo alsoughed. He was d that his father didn¡¯t resemble his grandparents. ¡°Our Yeon Seo is so popr.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a celebrity. How was the film festival?¡± ¡°It was the same. How was your vacation?¡± ¡°Was that a vacation? I went there to work.¡± ¡°Work? I heard you were having fun with the production staff.¡± ¡°Really? This PD, he has a loose mouth.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo grabbed his weight and said, and Choi Yujin smiled. ¡°It was half a joke. I only hear good rumors about you these days. They say you did a great job this time too.¡± ¡°What did I do? It was all Secretary Im.¡± ¡°Keeping someone like that under you is also your skill. I¡¯m looking forward to the broadcast. I want to see it too. How you live normally, I¡­ didn¡¯t know well, did I?¡± He scanned Choi Yujin¡¯s face, which was lost in thought. The synchronization rate was now 31.19%. He still didn¡¯t know how Choi Yujin treated Yoo Yeon Seo in the past. But from what he understood, Choi Yujin tried hard to get closer to Yoo Yeon Seo, who kept pushing him away. ¡®In that sense, he¡¯s better than grandma.¡¯ The original built walls around people. He felt a bit sorry. ¡°Oh, right. Mom.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°You can stop now.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s sudden words made Choi Yujin turn his head and squint his eyes. ¡°Stop what?¡± ¡°The articles.¡± Choi Yujinughed at his answer. ¡°You thought I did it.¡± ¡°Then you didn¡¯t?¡± ¡°Well¡­ Do I look like someone who would y with the media so obviously to you?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t answer. Would Choi Yujin, who brought JSENM to the top of the industry in a short time, y with the media so poorly? If he wanted to, he could manipte public opinion without Yoo Yeon Seo knowing. ¡°Then is it dad?¡± The original obsessed fan? Yoo Yeon Seo crossed his arms and tilted his head. ¡°My dad doesn¡¯t mess with the articles, he likes to show off to you directly. He said he¡¯s going to order a catering buffet this time.¡± ¡°Ha ha¡­¡± After the coffee truck, it¡¯s the catering buffet. That¡¯s reassuring. The staff of the next project, which hasn¡¯t been decided yet, will get to taste the catering buffet once a day. ¡°Then grandpa?¡± Choi Yujin shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s one person left.¡± ¡°Grandma?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo frowned involuntarily. He couldn¡¯t understand. The grandmother in the memory synchronization was not a person who would do a poor media y for her grandson. ¡°Why?¡± Choi Yujin felt sorry for Yoo Yeon Seo, who didn¡¯t understand. She knew well how Park Geumju treated Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Well¡­ Why don¡¯t you ask grandma directly? Are you going to the charity event this time?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Try to talk to her alone if you have time.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± He didn¡¯t feel like it. He was intentionally avoiding his grandmother even now, when they were all together. Choi Yujin smiled as she saw her second son hesitating. There seemed to be a deep gap between him and his grandmother, and if she intervened clumsily, they might misunderstand each other. It was a problem that they had to solve. ¡°By the way, is there something wrong with Eunho?¡± ¡°Did you notice too, mom?¡± ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t know¡­ But then I saw you looking at him strangely, so I observed him a bit too.¡± Choi Yujin and Yoo Yeon Seo turned their heads at the same time and stared at Yoo Eunho, who was talking to their uncles. ¡°I don¡¯t know either.¡± ¡°Really? It¡¯s probably because of his work. He¡¯s been busytely, right? He must have a headache from the material import issues or something like that.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± He didn¡¯t know much about his work, so he had no way of knowing. But even the obsessed Yoo Geonmin noticed Yoo Eunho¡¯s subtle changes. And yet he didn¡¯t say anything, so maybe it was really because of his work. Yoo Yeon Seo furrowed his brows. ¡®But then¡­ He got weirdly worse when he came to this house.¡¯ He had a feeling that he shouldn¡¯t ignore Yoo Eunho¡¯s changes. Chapter 70: Do you really think so? Chapter 70: Do you really think so? The day after President Yu tested Itaegyeom and had a conversation with Im Seunghyun, Yoo Eunho visited the hospital where Yoo Yeon Seo had been hospitalized. ¡°To be honest, it¡¯s hard to say anything about Yeon Seo¡¯s condition¡­ It¡¯s very unusual.¡± His visit was so important that even the hospital director came to see him. The professors who were in charge of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s treatment and mental health sat down and answered Yoo Eunho¡¯s questions. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if she had serious brain damage from losing so much memory, but fortunately, there was nothing wrong with her brain. And her memory wasn¡¯t impaired at all.¡± She had paid a cheap price for surviving miraculously after being on the verge of death. ¡°But her personality was calm¡­ Usually, people who don¡¯t remember anything are confused and anxious. They sometimes make up false memories. Did she do that?¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo Eunho would have noticed if she had made up false memories. ¡°I see¡­ We rmended hypnosis or drug-induced counseling to help her recover her memory, but she refused, saying she didn¡¯t need it. How is she now?¡± ¡°She¡¯s fine. She¡¯s gradually recalling her old memories.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. Sometimes people can¡¯t find them for a long time¡­¡± Yoo Eunho looked at his watch. The time for his appointment was approaching. ¡°I feel like I came here for nothing.¡± ¡°No, not at all. We were d to see you.¡± As he got up abruptly, the director and the professors also stood up. ¡°Please send my regards to the president.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Eunho left the hospital and headed to another ce instead of going back to thepany. He sat in a cafe on the second floor and waited for someone. Some people recognized him and took pictures of him, but Yoo Eunho drank his coffee as if he was used to it. ¡°Yoo Eunho. You¡¯re still popr, huh?¡± ¡°Baek Seojun. Long time no see.¡± He smiled slightly at the person who sat down across from him. The person called Baek Seojun crossed his arms and looked at Yoo Eunho with displeasure. ¡°What brings you here, busy man?¡± ¡°I missed you.¡± ¡°You? Bullshit.¡± Baek Seojun, he was Yoo Eunho¡¯s high school ssmate. The high school they attended was full of children from the upper ss, so Baek Seojun was also a son of a police family. He was smart and never missed the second ce in the whole school. The first ce was always Yoo Eunho, of course. He tried to beat him with all kinds of tricks and rivalry, but somehow they became close friends and kept in touch until now. ¡°You¡¯ve be more rude since Ist saw you. Is work hard?¡± ¡°Some greenhorn kid came with a lieutenant rank and turned out to be the next chief¡¯s son, what do you think?¡± Baek Seojun tilted his head back and looked at the sky. Yoo Eunho drank his coffee without a word. ¡°There are assholes who suck up to him and assholes who go crazy with jealousy. I can¡¯t get my mind straight. I have to be tough to make them shut up. Hey, don¡¯t you have that kind of thing?¡± Yoo Eunho put down his cup and said. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Lucky you.¡± Yoo Eunho chuckled. Who would dare to say anything to him? He was the grandson of President Yu, who cherished him and pushed him forward. He was called a genius since he was young and he never cked off in his efforts, so he earned the trust of thepany people. ¡°So, why did you call me?¡± ¡°I have something to ask you.¡± ¡°Why did youe all the way here for that? Just call me.¡± Yoo Eunho ignored Baek Seojun¡¯s grumbling and got to the point. He ticked like his younger brother when he was happy, and that¡¯s why they were best friends. ¡°It¡¯s about my mother¡¯s suicide case.¡± ¡°Lee Heeseo?¡± Yoo Eunho looked at Baek Seojun¡¯s eyes without a word. He lowered his tail and corrected his words. ¡°Lee Heeseo, yes. Why do you bring her up?¡± ¡°Can you reinvestigate it? By yourself.¡± ¡°What?¡± Baek Seojun leaned forward from hisfortable seat. He knew that Yoo Eunho was not the kind of person who would say something like this without a reason. ¡°A case that was closed as a suicide? It¡¯s been over ten years.¡± ¡°My brother said¡­¡± Baek Seojun looked at Yoo Eunho with a bored expression as he mentioned his sister. He had heard him brag about his brother with a serious face and a calm tone more than once. He didn¡¯t seem like a brother worth bragging about¡­ ¡°He asked me if I thought mom reallymitted suicide.¡± ¡°And you¡¯re asking for a reinvestigation based on your brat brother¡¯s words?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Baek Seojun snorted at Yoo Eunho¡¯s serious face and nod. He decided to y along with his friend for now. He leaned forward and whispered to Yoo Eunho as if he was telling a great secret. ¡°Well¡­ If she didn¡¯tmit suicide, then someone must have killed her and made it look like a suicide.¡± ¡°Probably.¡± ¡°How old were you then? Tell me what you remember from the incident.¡± Yoo Eunho crossed his arms and fixed his eyes on a nameless nt behind Baek Seojun. ¡°Eleven. I don¡¯t remember much, but there was something to celebrate, so all the family rtives gathered at the house. Even the young cousins.¡± ¡°It was almost like a holiday. And then?¡± ¡°Everyone was in the main house where grandpa was. Our family used the annex. We were all talking, and then mom¡­ She left the room for some reason.¡± Yoo Eunho frowned slightly, as if he couldn¡¯t remember clearly. ¡°Are you telling me that even a genius like you has something you can¡¯t remember?¡± ¡°My memory of that time is also vague.¡± Back then, Yoo Eunho was only eleven years old. It was impossible for him not to be shocked. Baek Seojun ced his arm on the table, crossed with the other. ¡°I heard that Juseong¡¯s security team is the most ruthless after the Blue House, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°It was Chairman Yoo¡¯s mansion where the whole family was gathered. There must have been more security personnel than usual.¡± Yoo Eunho nodded. ¡°And they broke through that security, disguised Juseong¡¯s daughter-inw¡¯s death as a suicide, and didn¡¯t leave any traces? Then the most likely hypothesis is that either the culprit or the aplice is among your family or rtives¡­¡± Baek Seojun stopped talking and closed his mouth. Yoo Eunho also fell silent. They didn¡¯t mind the loud music of the cafe, or the people who were whispering and taking pictures of Yoo Eunho. Their attention was elsewhere. ¡°Do you really think that?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo Eunho answered as if he was sighing. Baek Seojun was sure that Yoo Eunho had already doubted everything and came to him. ¡°That doesn¡¯t make sense¡­ This means you¡¯re suspecting your entire family. In other words, you¡¯re making your entire family your enemies. And all because¡­¡± All because your brother said one thing? He couldn¡¯t understand. The Yoo Yeon Seo he knew was a person who bragged about his money on SNS, used his power to y with celebrities as a hobby, and bullied and oppressed others when he was bored. What about among the upper ss? It was the same. A bastard with a hellfire mouth and a rotten attitude. That was Yoo Yeon Seo. Who would believe such a person? But even if Baek Seojun didn¡¯t believe Yoo Yeon Seo, Yoo Eunho did. ¡°My brother is not someone who would say such a thing without a reason.¡± ¡°You believe that crazy bastard?¡± ¡°Crazy bastard, yes.¡± Yoo Eunho stared nkly at his cold coffee. [Do you really think mommitted suicide?] What did I say back then¡­ Yoo Eunho had a faint expression on his face. [Yeon Seo, it¡¯s over. It¡¯s a case that the police have investigated several times.] [Hyung, listen to me. Back then¡­] [Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Just forget about mom.] He thought it was best not to mention it when his brother had a fit whenever he thought of mom. ¡°He must have had a crazy reason¡­¡± He realized that toote. Now it was my turn to believe him. Yoo Eunho nced at his watch. He had to go back to work, even though he had an important task of revealing the truth behind his mother¡¯s death. ¡°Can you do it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll think about it seriously, since you asked me. But I have to do my work too, so I can only do some research in my spare time.¡± Baek Seojun sighed deeply. Yoo Eunho¡¯s suspicion was honestly an absurd thing. The police had already conducted a thorough investigation several times, and reopening a closed case required a lot of determination from Baek Seojun. ¡®This fox bastard¡­¡¯ That¡¯s why Yoo Eunho might havee to him. He was the son of the next police chief. Anyway, he would do him a favor since he was his best friend, but he nned to get out of it after giving him some hints. ¡°Seojun. You can¡¯t let anyone know.¡± ¡°I know.¡± It was a case where someone boldly entered Chairman Yoo¡¯s bedroom and killed his daughter-inw. If it was really a suicide, then the perpetrator, aplice, and helper were all part of Juseong¡¯s pir, and they were not easy opponents. ¡°Eunho. But do you think your grandfather didn¡¯t have the same doubt as you?¡± ¡°He must have.¡± ¡°Then why hasn¡¯t he done anything until now?¡± ¡°Because he¡¯s family.¡± To be precise, not family, but blood. To Chairman Yoo, his second grandson who had gone mad was more important than his dead daughter-inw. ¡°That¡¯s our grandfather¡¯s only weakness.¡± *** That¡¯s why Yoo Eunho¡¯s attitude was strange. But that didn¡¯t mean it was weak. Yoo Yeon Seo was the first to notice his subtle change, and when Yoo Yeon Seo doubted him, Yoo Geonmin and Choi Yujin also had a vague idea. But the other rtives didn¡¯t catch anything odd from Yoo Eunho¡¯s attitude. Even his grandfather and grandmother. Yoo Yeon Seo, who still didn¡¯t know that fact, was choosing his next work by skimming through the scripts and synopses that Itaegyeom had brought. ¡°How is it?¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shook the script in his hand. ¡°Just this one.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Itaegyeom dropped his head. He had brought them with great ambition, but they were all rejected. ¡°Improve your eye for good scripts.¡± ¡°Hey, am I you?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t be me. Go and practice more.¡± You¡¯re so full of yourself. Itaegyeom grumbled and leaned back on his chair. ¡°But it¡¯s surprising. You chose that one.¡± The script in Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand had ¡®The Deprived People -Season 2-¡¯ written on it. ¡°What, is there a problem? It¡¯s a popr work, isn¡¯t it? It¡¯s already decided for season 2.¡± ¡°It is a popr work, the original is a famous webtoon. I really enjoyed it too¡­¡± ¡°Yeah? So what?¡± ¡°The original fans are concrete. They¡¯re so extreme that theyined from the casting stage. Season 1 looked good to me, but the fans protested to the productionpany that it didn¡¯t meet their expectations, and in the end, the writer and the director both quit. From season 2, the original author will participate as a writer and the director will change too. They¡¯ll interfere a lot, won¡¯t they?¡± ¡°Why do you care about that?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ What do you know.¡± What would an original madman who drives both the fans and the haters crazy know. Itaegyeom sighed. ¡°I thought you chose it because the original was famous, but you didn¡¯t even know the original¡­ Then why did you choose it?¡± ¡°Because I liked the role of a madman that I¡¯ll y.¡± Only a madman can understand a madman¡¯s heart, something like that? Itaegyeom looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with a dumbfounded expression. Of course, he changed his expression as soon as their eyes met. ¡®The Deprived People¡¯, or De.Pe for short, was a story about people who had something taken away from them by an unknown group. The main character was a man who had his death taken away, and it was a battle thriller where he moved to find his lost thing. The role that Yoo Yeon Seo got was a man who had his sleep taken away and went crazy, ¡®Lee Taeo¡¯. ¡®Lee Taeo had his sleep taken away and went crazy, and I had my dead mother¡¯s ghost and went crazy.¡¯ They were somewhat simr. Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly burst intoughter. He didn¡¯t care even if Itaegyeom looked at him strangely. Chapter 71: Why did you do that? Chapter 71: Why did you do that? (Wee to the Guest House teaser trailer) The video started with a beautiful emerald sea and people enjoying the beach leisurely, and in between, the guest house ¡®Today¡¯ was shown. ©¸The video quality is amazing ©¸Look at those bodies, insane Park Seunghwan and Lee Yoonjung were sitting on a big tube and reading books leisurely, and Choi Junyoung was ying the guitar and singing as the background music. Jinsuho was lying on a hammock and watching the people ying on the beach. (Come on! Come here!) (Why should I go when you¡¯re calling me?) ©¸Were Yoo Yeon Seo and Kim Ijun always that close? ©¸We¡¯re strangers too Kim Ijun and Yoo Yeon Seo were sshing water at each other and having fun. The scene was shown in slow motion, and the water droplets sparkled in the sunlight. It looked like a scene from a youth movie or drama. ¡®I don¡¯t think we had that much fun.¡¯ Maybe it was the power of editing, but Yoo Yeon Seo on the screen was smiling brightly. Of course, there weren¡¯t many peaceful scenes like this. (Hyung! The toilet is clogged, what do I do?) (Hey! Don¡¯t touch that!) Kim Ijun was startled by the overflowing soup and stepped back, and Jinsuho and Choi Junyoung were sitting in front of the toilet and having a serious discussion. Lee Yoonjung was annoyed and frustrated by the broken vacuum cleaner. (The weather is nice.) While everyone inside was busy with the chores, Yoo Yeon Seo went outside and sat next to Raul and ate ice cream. That scene was thest one of the teaser trailer. ©¸What is he doing, when everyone else is working? ©¸Why did hee if he¡¯s going to do that? ©¸I knew Yoo Yeon Seo would do this?? He¡¯s just enjoying himself while others are working ©¸The show hasn¡¯t even started yet, why are you so harsh? Why? It¡¯s good to have a lot of interest before the start. He didn¡¯t think much of it. ¡°Are those all reporters? Why are there so many people?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get off.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo put his phone in his pocket and got out of the car. The security guards and the secretary¡¯s office staff were waiting in front of him. The car ahead of him had Yugeonmin, Choi Yujin, and Chairman Yu. The reporters shed their cameras and took pictures of the head of Juseong Group and his family. ¡®It¡¯s crazy.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo wasn¡¯t used to the sh baptism yet, so he buttoned up his suit jacket again and followed his brother into the art museum. ¡®Juseong Art Museum Special Charity Event¡¯ The whole society and business world attended [Photo] ¡®The royal family has arrived¡¯ The head of Juseong Group and his family arrived at Juseong Art Museum The head of Juseong Group and his family entered the Juseong Art Museum to attend the special charity event tomemorate the return of cultural assets. From left, Juseong Group Chairman Yu Changho, Vice Chairman Yu Geonmin, JSENM Vice Chairman Choi Yujin, Juseong Electronics Director Yu Eunho, and actor Yoo Yeon Seo. -My actor is so good at socializing Subject Yoo Yeon Seo ©¸I agree ©¸I was surprised and came in, but I was convinced by the subject -There¡¯s no other celebrity who appears on the social news as often as Yoo Yeon Seo Not a social disease?? ©¸Sometimes he appears on the financial and economic news too ©¸©¸Why? ©¸©¸©¸Because he received stock shares ©¸©¸©¸©¸Oh¡­ That¡¯s his situation ©¸Wow, he¡¯s so cool ©¸How much is the total wealth of the people in the picture? ??? ©¸©¸Just give me 100 million won to eat chicken All the people who arrived at the event earlier were watching Chairman Yu and Yugeonmin¡¯s family. They all tried to catch the eye of Juseong¡¯s chairman. ¡°Chairman Yu.¡± ¡°Chairman Park. Long time no see. Your son has grown up well.¡± But they didn¡¯te easily. There was a hierarchy in this kind of greeting. The people who had a close rtionship with Chairman Yu were the priority, and the people who had a higher position were the priority. ¡°Congrattions, Chairman.¡± ¡°Congrattions? Our people should receive it¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ It¡¯s thanks to the minister¡¯s help.¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± The Minister of Culture and the Director of Cultural Heritage Administration approached Chairman Yu and bowed respectfully. ¡°The director did a great job.¡± The cultural assets that were returned by Park Geumju¡¯s initiative were nned to be exhibited at Juseong Art Museum for 10 years and then transferred to the National Museum of Korea. ¡°If you¡¯re a Korean citizen, you should do this much.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a patriot. Your grandson is also a leading role in the Korean Wave culture¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ It¡¯s a great blessing for our country¡¯s culture and arts.¡± ¡°This person, really¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± He didn¡¯t hesitate to say exaggerated and ttering words. It was because the other person was Chairman Yu, so he mixed some ttery. Chairman Yu loved his grandchildren, and everyone in this ce knew that, so he deliberately said that. Chairman Yu smiled happily and patted his shoulder. ¡°Vice Chairman, how are you?¡± ¡°Long time no see. Chairman. Eunho, Yoo Yeon Seo. Come here for a moment.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stood next to Yugeonmin and listened to the introduction of the daughter of somepany¡¯s chairman with one ear and let it go. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo,e here.¡± ¡°Yes, grandfather.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who didn¡¯t attend this kind of event often, was called out frequently. This time, it was a four-term congressman. They all tried to impress Chairman Yu. ¡°Chairman, let¡¯s see each other often. Our handsome grandson too.¡± ¡°He¡¯lle out more often. Right?¡± ¡°Yes, grandfather.¡± As he listened to the adults¡¯ words obediently, Chairman Yu smiled contentedly. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a bitte.¡± ¡°I¡¯m busy with work. You have a lot of businesses, don¡¯t you?¡± The family of his aunts who arrivedte joined them, and there were more people. ¡°Is everyone here?¡± ¡°Mom, congrattions.¡± Park Geumju, who had dealt with foreign dignitaries, also stood next to Chairman Yu. Naturally, many people gathered to catch his eye. Yoo Yeon Seo slowly looked around and slipped away. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Park Sunwoo? Were you nervous?¡± He tapped his stiff cousin on the shoulder. ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Hyung, can I do a live broadcast here?¡± ¡°Know the time and ce.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sighed at the unexpected answer, and Park Minwoo pouted his lips. ¡°You didn¡¯t know either.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t remember.¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s a miraculous logic.¡± But he was right, and I had noeback. Park Min-woo looked around and tapped my arm. ¡°Hey, remember when you spilled champagne on that HT Group heiress?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Oh,e on, that was no joke. Grandpa was furious at you.¡± ¡°Wait, is that her? The one in the white dress?¡± ¡°You do remember, huh?¡± I narrowed my eyes and stared at the HT Group heiress. As I examined her face, a surge of displeasure rose in me. What¡¯s wrong with me? ¡°Why does she look like that? Is she dating our brother?¡± ¡°No. He had to clean up your mess after you left with the champagne. He apologized and drove her home. You know, he¡¯s a gentleman.¡± Ah, so she had a crush on him. That makes sense. Women of simr age couldn¡¯t take their eyes off Yu Eun-ho. Of course, I also got some attention, but I found it annoying. I met the eyes of the HT Group heiress and smirked, raising the ss in my hand. ¡®That¡¯s better.¡¯ Her face turned pale in an instant and she hurriedly left her seat. ¡®He wouldn¡¯t have spilled champagne on her for no reason.¡¯ There must have been more to it than just getting some champagne on her. The unpleasant feeling, the white dress, something else must have happened. I chuckled and turned my head. Just then, I saw Grandma, Director Park Geum-ju, holding someone¡¯s baby and smiling brightly. ¡°How cute.¡± ¡°Say hello to the director.¡± I nkly watched the scene and sighed without realizing it. *** Park Geum-ju pushed away the staff who told her to go inside and walked slowly around the empty museum. She liked this atmosphere. The moment when she had the whole museum to herself after everyone left. The charity event was a sess and she was in a good mood. She stopped in front of a painting and flinched when she saw a man standing still next to it. ¡°Are you still here?¡± I turned around at the sound of Grandma¡¯s voice behind me. ¡°You scared me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not your fault.¡± ¡°I was waiting for you, Grandma.¡± It was almost closing time and some of the lights were turned off, so I couldn¡¯t see his expression clearly in the dim light. ¡°I have something to ask you.¡± But she felt happy that her estranged grandson approached her first. She took a few steps toward him. She stood next to Yoo Yeon Seo and looked at the painting in front of them. ¡°They say this painting evokes different emotions depending on the viewer.¡± ¡°What do you feel, Grandma?¡± ¡°I feel a bit happy today. What about you?¡± ¡°Well¡­ nothing.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo fixed his gaze on the painting and opened his mouth. I stayed until the end on purpose, following Choi Yu-jin¡¯s advice to talk to her. But I still found it hard to face Grandma, maybe because I remembered when I was young. ¡°Grandma, you asked me if I was okay before¡­ was there another reason?¡± Park Geum-ju widened her eyes in surprise. ¡°There was no other reason. You had a serious car ident, remember?¡± She slowly turned her head. Even though she wore high heels, she had to look up at him because he was so tall. ¡®He grew up so much¡­¡¯ She was experienced, but she couldn¡¯t read his thoughts from his calm expression. ¡°Grandma, but¡­ when did you see me?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Mom, when did you see her?¡± Park Geum-ju stepped back in shock. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at her with a nk face. ¡°You¡­ remember¡­¡± ¡°Not everything, but sometimes. I think my memory ising back gradually.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head as he saw Park Geum-ju¡¯s dark expression. Was she worried¡­? It felt awkward. In his memory, Park Geum-ju ignored him and treated him coldly. Well, she did smile at him before Lee Hee-seo died. ¡°¡­I saw her since you were discharged from the hospital.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo said that he had witnessed Lee Hee-seo¡¯s ident and was hospitalized in a mental hospital for a while. That meant he saw her right after the ident. ¡®So you¡¯ve been seeing her all this time.¡¯ He felt suffocated as his guess became a fact. He felt sorry for himself. As he understood the real Yoo Yeon Seo better, sadness welled up inside him. ¡°Then why did you treat me like that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Park Geum-ju hesitated and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes reddened. His emotions burst out and tears filled his eyes. ¡°Grandma, I was eight years old then.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Geum-ju looked at her grandson, who seemed ready to cry any moment, and bit her lip. She didn¡¯t know what to say. ¡®Oh, this is not what I meant.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo was also confused. His body was angry and sad on its own, and he couldn¡¯t calm down even if he wanted to. His mouth moved on its own. ¡°You should have pitied me at least.¡± ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°At least¡­ at least don¡¯t push me away¡­¡± ¡°Kid, I was wrong.¡± Park Geum-ju grabbed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder in a hurry. She tried to meet his eyes as he lowered his head. ¡°Do you know how she looks like?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°No, never mind. Forget it.¡± He didn¡¯t mean to say it so emotionally. He wanted to tell her to stop theme media y and ask her what he was curious about. The past was the past and he was Yoo Yeon Seo mixed with Kang Jin-hoo. He wanted to maintain a detached attitude and find clues about Lee Hee-seo¡¯s death. But his heart didn¡¯t move so easily. He couldn¡¯t control his emotions and it was hard for him too. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ll go now.¡± ¡°Yeon, Yeon Seo.¡± Park Geum-ju reached out her hand weakly. But Yoo Yeon Seo was faster. He ran out of the museum as if he was escaping. Park Geum-ju covered her mouth as she watched his broad back disappear. ¡°How can you ask ¡®how she looks like¡¯?¡± Chapter 72: I can be a little spoiled too. Chapter 72: I can be a little spoiled too. As soon as I got home, I copsed on the bed. I felt a wave of regret wash over me. ¡®Ah, how embarrassing.¡¯ Why did I do that? I buried my face in the pillow. He couldn¡¯t stop the emotions that surged in me. ¡®¡­A grandson can be a little spoiled with his grandmother, right?¡¯ I had a lot of things pent up inside me. I forced myself to get up. The pillow fell to the floor with a thud. ¡®Don¡¯t let it get to you.¡¯ This body is mine now. I don¡¯t want any unexpected situations caused by the original¡¯s feelings. I clenched and unclenched my fists, bleeding from the nails. I sank into my thoughts. [Yeon, Yeon Seo.] The shocked expression and trembling voice of Park Geumju. I almost stopped and looked back. I don¡¯t know why the grandmother from the past pushed me away. But Park Geumju now regretted it. And she tried to reach out to me, however clumsily. ¡®I didn¡¯t mean to, but I paid off my debt to her.¡¯ Park Geumju was the hostess of Juseong and a person with outstanding personal skills. I would need her help someday. I took out my phone from my pocket and looked at the screen. There was no contact from Park Geumju. *** ¡°Shin Juho turned it down.¡± ¡°But we had a meeting. The atmosphere was good, right?¡± ¡°He said he was sorry, but he felt too pressured.¡± The man nodded, not without understanding. Shin Juho was the most likely candidate for the role of Itaewo in ¡®The Deprived Season 2¡¯. The original author pped his hands as soon as he saw his face, the sync rate was so good. And Shin Juho was eager too. ¡°I guess he was too conscious. He hasn¡¯t been an actor for long, right?¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ Do we have to bring a 2D character to satisfy them?¡± ¡°They wouldn¡¯t be satisfied anyway, right?¡± But even Shin Juho couldn¡¯t break through the thick wall of fans. He was still a rookie, and he didn¡¯t want to join a drama with so many fans rashly. He might lose more than he gained. ¡°Hmm¡­ Should we hold an audition?¡± Of course, that spot was coveted by many aspiring actors. Then, an employee who was on the phone outside came in and said nervously. ¡°I just got a call from Halo Media. They said Yoo Yeon Seo is interested in our script and asked us to set up a meeting. What do you think?¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± The people who heard the story were stirred. Who wouldn¡¯t know Yoo Yeon Seo here? ¡°Did we send them our script too?¡± ¡°We sent it to everyone we could, right?¡± ¡°Is he interested in the role of Itaewo?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± It was actually a shot in the dark, but they didn¡¯t expect to catch such an unexpected person. ¡°¡­His personality is exactly like Itaewo.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t we think of him?¡± They were talking about his personality from two years ago, not the recent one. He was rude and arrogant, and his words and actions seemed crazy. He was a perfect match for Itaewo. He wasn¡¯t on the casting list, but¡­ When they imagined Yoo Yeon Seo as Itaewo, it seemed usible and they all nodded. ¡°Didn¡¯t they say his character improvedtely?¡± ¡°His acting got better too. There¡¯s even a rumor that he¡¯s on drugs.¡± ¡°He¡¯s been mentioned in the virtual castingtely, right?¡± ¡°That makes sense, since his acting got better.¡± If it was the old Yoo Yeon Seo, he would have refused as soon as he got the call. His acting was terrible and he didn¡¯t need any investment. ¡®The Deprived¡¯ was already a hit from the original, so they didn¡¯t need to put much effort into the promotion. And they had an exclusive contract with a global OTT tform, so they had plenty of production costs. ¡°Itaewo is a handsome lunatic, though¡­¡± The employee searched for Yoo Yeon Seo and put it on the big screen. It was a news photo of Yoo Yeon Seo looking back slightly as he entered the Juseong Art Museum with his brother. Even though the quality was not clear because it was zoomed in from afar, it had a different vibe like a scene from a movie. ¡°Wow¡­¡± He clicked on the next photo, and it was a picture of the Juseong Group¡¯s family taken by the Juseong Art Museum¡¯s PR team. Among them, Yoo Yeon Seo holding a champagne ss looked like a painting. ¡°¡­Doesn¡¯t he look too rich?¡± ¡°Yeah, kind of. Itaewo is a bottom-dweller, right?¡± ¡°Maybe he can disguise himself well¡­¡± The role of Itaewo that Yoo Yeon Seo was interested in was a screw-loose character who went crazy fromck of sleep. He was not on the side of the perfect protagonist, and he was a light and ambiguous character who lived by the motto ¡®my side is the winning side¡¯. The employee then yed the making video of ¡®Baekhoham¡¯. ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°Did he do that without wires?¡± They all opened their mouths and fixed their eyes on Yoo Yeon Seo in the video. ¡°Honestly, he has the mental strength for this.¡± The employee raised his thumb. Itaewo was the licorice role of ¡®The Deprived¡¯ and received a lot of attention from his first appearance in the original. He was so popr that he topped the real-time search when he died in the story. The fans attached to the character were not easy either, but Yoo Yeon Seo was not someone who would be swayed by the rice of the original fans like Shin Juho. ¡°Let¡¯s just see him once, okay?¡± The production team¡¯s mind was already leaning towards Yoo Yeon Seo. Casting difficulties for ¡®The Deprived Season 2¡¯¡­ Idol actor Shin Juho fails the final test Yoo Yeon Seo, in the spotlight for ¡®The Deprived Season 2¡¯ [Official] Yoo Yeon Seo, in the spotlight for casting in ¡®The Deprived Season 2¡¯¡­ Agency, ¡°We are positively reviewing it¡± -Yoo Yeon Seo as Itaewo? He suits him well Wasn¡¯t he in the virtual casting? ©¸He must have gained a lot of fans from ¡®Dreaming¡¯ and ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ ©¸But can Yoo Yeon Seo handle the action? ©¸©¸Go watch the making of ¡®Baekhoham¡¯, it¡¯s crazy He received a lot of positive reactions from showing his good side in ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ and ¡®Dreaming¡¯. -Yoo Yeon Seo as Itaewo? That¡¯s weird Why do they want to use a problematic actor? There are plenty of other actors Shin Juho suited him better, but why Yoo Yeon Seo lol ©¸It¡¯s a shame, I wish another actor did it ©¸Does Yoo Yeon Seo have a disease? ©¸©¸Not really ©¸He¡¯s not a criminal, but he¡¯s a bit of a troublemaker ©¸©¸The wording is weird, what do you mean by problematic? ©¸Are you a hater of the original? lol ©¸©¸Can¡¯t I express my opinion as a fan of the original webtoon? ©¸You were saying Shin Juho was bad before lol But since the work had a lot of extreme fans, the criticism of the actor who was not even confirmed yet started. -Isn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo a low-ss actor? Honestly, I didn¡¯t like Shin Juho much, but Yoo Yeon Seo was also a newbie actor who got too much praise for his improved acting skills. ©¸He¡¯s not a real actor anyway ©¸He only did a few months of idol work and now he¡¯s called a newbie actor, that¡¯s too much ©¸But honestly, he¡¯s not really fit to be an actor, he should just inherit hispany instead of meddling in the entertainment industry?? ©¸Are you a fan of real actors or something, you jerk Some people even tried to force their own standards on him. They said that actors who graduated from major acting schools or had theater experience were real actors, and those who came from modeling were fake actors, and those who came from idol groups were just eye candy. That was the logic of some extreme drama and movie fans. Y__Yeon Seo They look good together But Yoo Yeon Seo was not the type to be intimidated by these things. He posted a fan art of Itaewo and Yoo Yeon Seo from the webtoon on his SNS, as if to show off to the haters. His fan club, Love Letter, also joined in. -I hate the original fans¡¯ criticism If the drama fails, it¡¯s all because of the drama mother¡¯s association ©¸The original is overrated and the fans are bullshit ©¸The drama has the rights to adapt it anyway, so it¡¯s okay to change some things, but they act like it¡¯s a live-action remake, that¡¯s legendary?? They¡¯re so arrogant -Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s origin talk is so funny???? He¡¯s the grandson of Yu Changho, isn¡¯t the game over for him? What origin are you talking about, dividing real and fake actors ©¸He¡¯s the third generation of Juseong, what¡¯s a real actor to him? He¡¯s a royal grandson ©¸©¸Lol royal grandson???????? ¡°Mother, I¡¯m here.¡± Choi Yujin, the vice president of JSENM, visited Yu Chairman¡¯s mansion. Park Geumju greeted her with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re already busy enough, aren¡¯t you ufortable with your mother-inw? Youe here so often.¡± ¡°But you¡¯re happy to see me, right?¡± Park Geumju shook her head as if she couldn¡¯t stop her. As they sat in the living room, a servant brought a tea set and brewed tea. ¡°So, what¡¯s the matter today?¡± ¡°Today is Yeon Seo¡¯s first variety show. I wanted to watch it with you.¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Really?¡± Park Geumju sighed. Since her grandson left at the charity event, she had only red at her phone, but she hadn¡¯t contacted him first. ¡®I thought I had lived enough¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ She didn¡¯t know how to talk to him if she contacted him first. ¡®Should I call Dr. Hwang¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ Dr. Hwang was the psychiatrist who had been in charge of her mental counseling for several years. [Do you know how you look to me?] When he said that, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s expression was miserable. His voice was trembling so much that he could feel the fear and terror in it. ¡®Then he must be seeing Heeseo now¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ She wondered how he looked. Park Geumju then looked at her husband, Yu Chairman, and her son, Yu Gunmin. [Yeon Seo, isn¡¯t he doing well these days?] [Mom, he doesn¡¯t tell me much. I can tell he¡¯s going through something hard, but he won¡¯t talk¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ Should we have a meal together this time?] Yu Chairman was happy to see his changed grandson, and Yu Gunmin was trying to find a way to help his son, who had a dark expressiontely. [Doesn¡¯t he tell you what he sees?] [What does he see?] [No, never mind.] But Park Geumju was the only one who reached out to him first when he was young and asked for help. ¡®Not now,ter¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ I¡¯ll contact himter.¡¯ She was afraid to face the grandson she had ignored. Choi Yujin looked at her mother-inw with a worried expression. ¡°Did you have a bad talk with Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°Actually¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Choi Yujin confessed that she had told Yoo Yeon Seo that Park Geumju was the mastermind behind the media y. Park Geumju narrowed her eyes and looked at her daughter-inw. ¡°Why did you tell him that?¡± ¡°He misunderstood me. It was going to be revealed anyway. You¡¯re not going to keep it a secret, are you?¡± Park Geumju realized that she had been sighing a lottely. ¡°I don¡¯t know how to talk to him. Don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I haven¡¯t been close with Yeon Seo for long.¡± She said that with a bright expression. ¡°You like him so much, even though he¡¯s not your own child?¡± ¡°I do. I can¡¯t get pregnant anyway, so where can I find two handsome and talented sons without ruining my body with childbirth?¡± Park Geumju stroked her hand with a pitying look. One of the reasons why Choi Yujin could enter Juseong as a daughter-inw was that she was infertile and would not threaten the positions of Yu Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Right, you and him seem to get along well.¡± They went to the awards ceremony together, and they looked good talking and smiling calmly on holidays. ¡°I tried hard to get close to him.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± In that respect, Choi Yujin was much better than Park Geumju. Yoo Yeon Seo had a fit when he suddenly got a new stepmother. But Choi Yujin didn¡¯t give up and tried to get along with her new son. When the whole family was focused on Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s trauma, Choi Yujin was the one who approached Yu Eunho, who was left out. She was happy these days. She felt like she was finally getting rewarded for her efforts. ¡°I think it¡¯s time for you to reach out to him.¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± ¡°Like me.¡± Park Geumju sighed as she hit the mark. ¡°But were themercials always this long? Wow, that¡¯s too much.¡± The real owner of JSTV said. Park Geumju looked at her daughter-inw with a curious face. How could she like him so much when he wasn¡¯t even her own child? She would have believed it if Choi Yujin was his blood rtive, not Park Geumju. ¡°Oh! It¡¯s starting. It¡¯s starting, mother.¡± The longmercial ended and finally ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ began. Park Geumju turned her head from her daughter-inw who was making a fuss and fixed her eyes on the TV. Chapter 73: Did I make a mistake by going? Chapter 73: Did I make a mistake by going? ¡°Awards ceremony?¡± (Oh, you¡¯re going this time, right?) The awards ceremony that Itaegyeom was talking about meant going as a nominee for an acting award. ¡°Did I ever go to the awards ceremony?¡± (You hardly ever went, except for your debut. You hated going.) The original Yoo Yeon Seo participated as an award presenter in many music awards, but he skipped the acting awards even when he was nominated. -Why doesn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo attend the awards? ©¸We don¡¯t know ©¸I saw an interview before and he said he just didn¡¯t want to go ©¸©¸Wow, really? Is that okay? ©¸©¸©¸Yoo Yeon Seo can do that -But it¡¯s kind of funny?? He doesn¡¯t show up because he thinks he won¡¯t win There are so many people who try hard to get nominated ©¸True ©¸But the works he chose were all good, except for his acting?? ©¸©¸He¡¯s really a devil¡¯s talent in a different sense His acting was stuck in the abyss, but he had a good eye for choosing works and he was constantly nominated for awards. -Will Yoo Yeon Seo, the pro-absentee, attend this year? ©¸Probably not, he doesn¡¯t show up if he thinks he won¡¯t win?? ©¸Wow, the supporting actor lineup is amazing;; ©¸But he might show up this time, his moviest year got a good response ©¸Yeah, his reputation improved too But after the ident, his changed appearance also raised people¡¯s expectations. There was even a serious debate about whether Yoo Yeon Seo would attend the awards or not. Yoo Yeon Seo headed to the study that he rarely visited. There were a few trophies in the disy case, but they were all rookie awards and poprity awards. And none of them were from prestigious awards. ¡®Of course. He was up against Jinsuho.¡¯ When his agency, Halo Media, used the rookie shield to make excuses mixed with ttery that he would do better as he gained more experience, Jinsuho swept people¡¯s attention with his acting alone from his debut work. ¡°Why should I go when I have no chance of winning?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo said indifferently. He was nominated for the drama category with ¡®Dreaming¡¯ and the movie category with ¡®Baekhoham¡¯. Butst year, there were so many popr dramas and movies that he had little chance of winning. Itaegyeom sighed. He had heard that remark when he was the 12th manager. (What do you mean you have no chance. You might have a chance with ¡®Baekhoham¡¯, but ¡®Dreaming¡¯ is definitely possible.) ¡°Suho hyung will win. They won¡¯t give the main and supporting actor awards to the same drama, right?¡± (Well, that¡¯s true, but¡­) ¡°Why, does Park director want me to go for sure?¡± (¡­Uh. You¡¯ll have more chances to win from now on, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s better to get used to the scene in advance?) ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was aired on JSTV, not on public broadcasting, and JSTV didn¡¯t have an end-of-year acting awards like public broadcasting. So this was the first acting awards that Yoo Yeon Seo experienced in his body. ¡®It wouldn¡¯t be much different from the music awards¡­¡¯ But it would be better than staying at home. Yoo Yeon Seo told Itaegyeom that he would go and hung up the phone. He nced at the trophies on the shelf and left the study. ¡®Awards, awards¡­¡¯ He didn¡¯t know if the original body had any desire for awards or not. But Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t care about awards either. He wanted to act in various works and experience various lives. If possible, in better works. ¡®Lately, that seems to have faded¡­¡¯ Before he knew it, he was more focused on Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s life than on Kang Jinhoo¡¯s dream. It could be because he was already living in someone else¡¯s body and fulfilling Kang Jinhoo¡¯s dream¡­ ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Maybe it was because of the ghost of Lee Heeseo floating around. Yoo Yeon Seo covered his mouth with his hand and headed to the bathroom. The next morning, he coincidentally synchronized with the memory of the original body attending his first awards ceremony as an actor. ¡®Is the original body¡¯s mind still there?¡¯ He started to doubt that the original body¡¯s soul was involved in the automatic memory synchronization. Otherwise, how could he recall such a fitting memory like this¡­ ¡®Really?¡¯ There¡¯s no such thing as this kind of coincidence. ¡®Do that.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo looked around the awards ceremony as if he was the original body at that time. (Baeksan Arts Awards, Male Rookie Actor Nominee) The screen showed brief clips of the actors¡¯ performances. ¡®Wow¡­ I can¡¯t stand to watch.¡¯ The first one was Yoo Yeon Seo. He was stiff as a log and his textbook-like acting was not only poor but destructive. He could feel the people around him holding back theirughter. Thest one was Jinsuho, of course. Even in the short scene, he could feel the extraordinary presence. The previous nominees¡¯ performances looked pale inparison. ¡®This won¡¯t do.¡¯ He was immersed even though he knew the result. It must have been the sensation that the original body felt at that time. The presenter stood in front of the microphone, and the screen was divided into five parts, with Yoo Yeon Seo and Jinsuho upying one spot each. ¡°Yes, the Baeksan Arts Award for Male Rookie Actor goes to¡­¡± Honestly, it was conscienceless to hope for an award with his previous acting skills. Did the original body expect it? Nah, no way¡­ ¡°Congrattions. Jinsuho.¡± As Jinsuho¡¯s name was called, he felt a tension snap. ¡®Did you really expect it?¡¯ Original body, you had such a vain hope¡­ Anyway, the real Yoo Yeon Seo was pretending to manage his expression and pping casually as he watched Jinsuho¡¯s back heading to the stage. ¡®Ah¡­¡¯ The trophy looked familiar. Come to think of it¡­ ¡®Lee Heeseo won the rookie award here.¡¯ The Baeksan Arts Awards was the oldest and most prestigious awards in Korea, starting from the 1960s. Lee Heeseo won the rookie award and the best actress award. He secretly coveted the award that his mother had won. ¡®But thepetition was too tough.¡¯ It was not only his acting skills, but also his luck. Besides Jinsuho, the other nominees were also actors who had established their positions over time. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was lost in thought, felt someone tapping his arm and lifted his head. ¡°Yeon Seo, that¡¯s too bad.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be too disappointed. You¡¯ll have a good result next year.¡± He saw the unfamiliar reaction of the original body and wondered why he was acting so friendly when they weren¡¯t close. The person who had a fake smile on his face was a familiar actor. But he hadn¡¯t seen him recently. He was a person who retired in 2020 due to propofol abuse allegations. ¡®A white dress¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. He saw a white silhouette lingering in the air like an afterimage and his eyes automatically followed it. His body tensed up and his heart beat unpleasantly. Even though the awards ceremony was still going on, he got up from his seat and ran outside. But to the eyes of others, it looked like he was angry because he didn¡¯t win an award. And that scene was captured in a news photo. After bleeding from the aftereffects of memory synchronization, Yoo Yeon Seoughed bitterly when he looked up the articles from that time. Yoo Yeon Seo runs out suddenly, is he unhappy about not winning an award? Baeksan Arts Awards, Yoo Yeon Seo leaves his seat abruptly¡­ ¡°He has no manners¡±izens ¡®cold¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, silent agency amid manners controversy ©¸Wow, this is too much;;; ©¸He ruined his manners?? ©¸Why did he leave in the middle of a senior actor¡¯s speech? ©¸Did he expect to win? Well, he couldn¡¯t say that he saw the ghost of his mother who hanged herself in the dress of the actress next to him. Yoo Yeon Seo turned off the screen andy down on the bed. The original body didn¡¯t skip the awards ceremony because he didn¡¯t win an award. It was because his condition worsened whenever he saw something that reminded him of Lee Heeseo. ¡®Did I make a mistake by going?¡¯ There would be at least one person wearing a white dress at this awards ceremony. He sighed. Yoo Yeon Seo nervously brushed his hair back. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s annoying.¡± ¡°Should I ask the hair director to tie it up a bit?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo had extensions done the day before the awards ceremony. It was because Itaeo, the character in the original work of ¡®The Deprived People¡¯, had long hair that reached his shoulders. He looked good with any hairstyle, probably because he was handsome. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s our turn soon.¡± He didn¡¯t insist on the order of the red carpet because there were so many prominent senior actors. ¡®My eyes hurt.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo looked as far as he could to avoid squinting his eyes at the photo zone. The reporters were shing their cameras and shouting at him to look this way. -[Breaking] Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s long hair -Is it real? Is it his next work? -Wow, is he really going all out? -Is he confirmed for Itaeo? -But why does his eyes look like that??? He looks like he¡¯s about to cry?? The logic of the actor world was simple. Whether the actor they liked cut or grew his hair, gained or lost weight, did a lot of activities or had a hiatus, everything was connected to his next work. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s long hair at the Baeksan Arts Awards, hinting at his next work? [Official] Yoo Yeon Seo, cast as Itaeo in ¡®The Deprived People Season 2¡¯ And this was already agreed with the drama productionpany. No matter how famous the original work was, they couldn¡¯t do without promotion. It was natural that the interest in ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ increased as Yoo Yeon Seo, who was a hot topic, attended the acting awards for the first time in a long time and styled himself to resemble Itaeo. ¡®Where is my seat¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo furrowed his brows. He had a separate waiting room at the music awards, but he wouldn¡¯t know unless he came to a ce like this. As he was looking for his seat, someone called him. ¡°Yeon Seo!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Park Seunghwan and Lee Yoonjung, who went to the ind with him in ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯, waved their hands. He approached them and snorted at the name tag attached to the chair. ¡°What? Is this my seat?¡± ¡°Yeah. Isn¡¯t it amazing? How have you been?¡± ¡°Yeah, whatever.¡± He happened to sit next to Park Seunghwan, Lee Yoonjung, and Jinsuho. Yoo Yeon Seo sat down and unbuttoned his suit jacket. Park Seunghwan and Lee Yoonjung, who looked shabby on the ind, wore expensive suits and dresses and paid attention to their makeup and hair. They had the vibe of real top actors. ¡°It feels strange to see you here.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°Yeah? How do I look? Isn¡¯t it better to dress up?¡± ¡°Noona, you¡¯re beautiful whether you dress up or not.¡± ¡°You can say that too?¡± Lee Yoonjung wore a red dress. Was it a thank you for not wearing a white dress? He didn¡¯t know anyone at the awards ceremony in his memory, but it felt good to have someone he knew. ¡°Suho! Here!¡± Lee Yoonjung spotted Jinsuho and shouted loudly. The people around them looked at them. The triple 30 million blockbuster actor Park Seunghwan, one of the top five actresses in Korea Lee Yoonjung, and Jinsuho, who stood out among the young actors, were sitting with Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a low career as an actor, but ended the game with one word ¡®Juseong 3rd generation¡¯. ¡®Wow, what is this¡­¡¯ ¡®They became close after filming the variety show.¡¯ ¡®He smiles like that to Yoo Yeon Seo?¡¯ Especially Park Seunghwan, who was not the type to show off his friendship, was smiling and greeting them as if his mouth would tear. It was obvious that he liked the junior actors very much. The parties didn¡¯t think about it at all, but the watchers thought that a friendship group with the strongest connections and wealth was born. ¡°Our maknae, you have to win an award.¡± ¡°What award can I win, Suho hyung will win. But I¡¯m d to see Seunghwan hyung.¡± He didn¡¯t expect anything from the start. Yoo Yeon Seo was more wary of having a sudden trauma than winning an award. Jinsuho whispered softly to Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a frown on his face. ¡°Tell me if you feel sick again.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better than running away by yourself.¡± Did he remember what he looked like at the first awards ceremony? And he was sure that he ran out not because he didn¡¯t win an award, but because he had a serious incurable disease that made him vomit blood. ¡°¡­I¡¯ll see.¡± It wasn¡¯t a bad suggestion, so he answered curtly. Chapter 74: It’s because of my background. Chapter 74: It¡¯s because of my background. Among the writers, directors, and actors who had never worked with Yoo Yeon Seo, he was an unknown figure. His reputation grew as his dirty personality and uncontroble actions spread from mouth to mouth. Among the staff, there was a rumor that if you made eye contact with Yoo Yeon Seo, you would never find a job in the entertainment industry. ¡°Hyung!¡± ¡°Hyojun-ah.¡± A close actor friend of Park Seunghwan came over and greeted him warmly. Go Hyojun, who was two years younger than Park Seunghwan, had yed the lead role in a movie that attracted 10 million viewersst year. He was one of the top actors with a high name value and poprity. ¡°Hyung, you lost a lot of weight.¡± ¡°I just came back from a nice vacation.¡± ¡°Right. I¡¯m enjoying your variety show too.¡± Park Seunghwan said that he agreed to appear on ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ on a whim because he wanted to go on a vacation for a long time. The PD was lucky to catch him. As Park Seunghwan and Go Hyojun were chatting and catching up, Park Seunghwan turned his head. ¡°You know him, right?¡± ¡°Of course. Hello, Yeonseo-ssi.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo felt that he couldn¡¯t just sit there with so many eyes on him, so he got up and shook Go Hyojun¡¯s hand. ¡°Yes, hello. Senior-nim.¡± ¡°I enjoyed your drama.¡± ¡°Thank you. I also liked your movie.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s rude behavior didn¡¯t discriminate between seniors and juniors¡­ But when he acted politely and differently from the rumors, Go Hyojun¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°By the way, hyung, you¡¯re taking care of your junior actors so well? Except for Yoonjung and Suho.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Hyung¡¯s nickname is ghost.¡± Wasn¡¯t he a friendly hyung? Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head. Park Seunghwan had looked at him with displeasure at the meeting of the variety show cast, but he changed his attitude afterwards. ¡°Really, hyung?¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s an exaggeration.¡± They were a family living together for a month, so he actively suggested to have a meal together a few times. If Park Seunghwan hadn¡¯t approached them first, they wouldn¡¯t have be so close. ¡°People might think I¡¯m trying to catch them.¡± Go Hyojun red at Park Seunghwan with a sharp look. Park Seunghwan, who came from a theater background, was famous for teasing his juniors. And the one who usually got teased was Go Hyojun. Park Seunghwan smiled lightly and patted Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back. ¡°He¡¯s pretending not to, but he¡¯s really nice.¡± ¡°Me?¡± The other people who were listening nearby wondered if they heard wrong and opened their eyes wide. My goodness, he said he was nice to the rudest person in the entertainment industry. Even Yoo Yeon Seo himself looked at him and said, what the hell are you talking about? Park Seunghwan smiled faintly at the bewildered Yoo Yeon Seo. Actually, he felt ashamed for having a prejudice against him because of his bad reputation, so he tried to be nice to him. But the more he saw him, the more he liked him. Yoo Yeon Seo was a different person from the rumors when he was on the ind. He was polite and attentive without showing it. He even volunteered for things that weren¡¯t his business when he was bored, and he did well. ¡®He¡¯s not the type to try to fit in with the upper ss¡­ Did he really like me?¡¯ Even Go Hyojun, who was listening in front of him, noticed that Park Seunghwan¡¯s attitude was different from when he dealt with other juniors, and he saw Yoo Yeon Seo differently. ¡°Then that¡¯s good. I was actually scared when I heard the rumors.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t panic and smiled lightly. There was no malice in Go Hyojun¡¯s words. He rather liked it that he said it openly without being hypocritical. ¡°You look good with long hair, let¡¯s see each other at the reading.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Go Hyojun didn¡¯t juste here. He was going to film ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ with Yoo Yeon Seo. Go Hyojun left, and the other actors who were just watching nearby came over one by one. ¡°Hello, senior-nim.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here?¡± Park Seunghwan greeted his juniors casually. There were a lot of people gathered around them. ¡®Is it because of Seunghwan hyung?¡¯ Park Seunghwan was a great actor who had the skills and filmography that an actor should have, and he also had a widework of contacts, so he was a good person to know. ¡®There¡¯s something else.¡¯ But that wasn¡¯t the only reason. ¡®Wow, Yoo Yeon Seo is epting their greetings.¡¯ ¡®Should I go and make an impression too?¡¯ They all tried to talk to Yoo Yeon Seo tantly after greeting Park Seunghwan and sitting next to him. ¡®It¡¯s because of my background.¡¯ He remembered what the 6th manager had written in the ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo File¡¯ before he attended the awards ceremony. (He dered that he wouldn¡¯t attend the ceremony because there were too many bugs) (He doesn¡¯t even go to many ces anyway) The bugs written here were probably the moths who came to him because of his background. That¡¯s why the actress in the white dress he saw during the memory synchronization was so overly friendly to him¡­ ¡®He also asked me to introduce him to hyung.¡¯ It was what the model who co-starred with him in the advertisement for a new brandunched by Juseong¡¯s subsidiary said, as a favor from his distant aunt. Of course, he brushed him off with a fiery tongue, saying why should I do that for you. There were actors who weren¡¯t like that. The actors who had worked with him in the works and knew his dirty personality didn¡¯t even look at him. There were also people who weren¡¯t interested in his background. These people were the real ones. They had enough abilities to be in the top position. ¡°Yeonseo-ya, this is the director I filmed a movie with.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was a disliked person among some directors. Not only because of his dirty personality, but also because of his destructive acting skills that broke the immersion of his co-stars. But now, he seemed to have improved his personality, and he proved his changed acting skills with ¡®Dreaming¡¯ and ¡®Baekhoham¡¯, so there was no reason not to be friendly with him. ¡®I thought it was strange.¡¯ Actually, I hadn¡¯t done many works since I entered this body, but the actors he met were all kind and friendly to him. There must be some people in the entertainment industry who had rough personalities, not as much as Yoo Yeon Seo. In fact, there was a rumor that Jo Yumi of ¡®Dreaming¡¯ didn¡¯t have a good personality, but she tried to act like a close sister to Yoo Yeon Seo. It was all because of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s background. ¡®I don¡¯t care.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo smiled lightly. He wasn¡¯t so clueless that he couldn¡¯t tell the difference between hypocrisy and sincerity. Whether they were nice to him in front of him and cursed behind him, he was going to enjoy using this background. After a brief wait, the Baeksan Arts Awards began. With Park Seunghwan¡¯s help, Yoo Yeon Seo gained some connections and epted Lee Taegyum¡¯s words to p instead of sitting like a stone, and became a splendid pping robot. (Baeksan Arts Awards, Best New Actor in Film¡­) The Best New Actor award went to Park Minwoo, who yed his first movie lead role in ¡®Baekhoham¡¯. Yoo Yeon Seo got up and pped. Before going on stage, Park Minwoo, who was looking at the actor seats, saw him and smiled brightly. ¡°Yes, uh¡­ First of all, I want to thank my parents and my agency staff who always support me on my path¡­¡± Park Minwoo stuttered as he spoke, holding a small bouquet and a trophy. ¡°And I want to thank ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ director Park Hojin, Hangeul hyung. And I want to say thank you to Yeonseo hyung, who helped me a lot when I was acting as Park Jiwoon. Thank you!¡± The camera zoomed in on Yoo Yeon Seo, who was sitting in his seat. ¡®Why is he calling me?¡¯ I didn¡¯t help him, he did well on his own. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled awkwardly and pped. [Baeksan Arts Awards] Best New Actor, Park Minwoo ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ Park Minwoo, Best New Actor in Film, Yoo Yeon Seo pping standing up The congrattory performance was by One Seven. Coincidentally, Lee Hangeul of ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ was also a nominee for Best New Actor, so he attended the ceremony. The six men, who changed into stage costumes, danced and sang to the music. If the original owner hadn¡¯t left, he would have been dancing and singing with them there. ¡°Our maknae is doing well.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded slightly at Park Seunghwan¡¯s words. He looked at Kim Ijun, who was smiling like a penguin after breaking the machine, and then at Lee Hangeul, who was dancing with an intense look on the stage, and felt a different feeling. There weren¡¯t many people pping for the congrattory performance of a top idol group. Rather, the Guest House members who pped and sang along to the congrattory performance stood out more. ¡°By the way, when we had our pre-meeting, the video was cut off?¡± ¡°That was you, Yeonseo, right?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded slightly at the words of Park Seunghwan and Lee Yoonjung, who were sitting next to him. ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ started from the meeting of the cast. They had an awkward first face-to-face meeting and divided the roles, but -93z????? -The guest house story is cute?? -Yeonseo was in One Seven? I didn¡¯t know that -But weren¡¯t Yeonseo and One Seven on bad terms? The scene where Yoo Yeon Seo secretly invested in One Seven was missing. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be good for them if it was revealed.¡± The first thing he did when he came to Korea was to ask the PD to edit that scene. The PD nagged him, saying it wouldn¡¯t work, but Yoo Yeon Seo was firm. ¡°Would that be okay?¡± Even Jinsuho, who was listening from the side, looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with his head down. Even if he didn¡¯t say anything, One Seven¡¯s agency, AST Enter, would have requested to edit it. ¡°Who asked you to know? It¡¯s already over.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged his shoulders. The camera zoomed in on Yoo Yeon Seo and Park Seunghwan. They quickly changed their expressions and smiled faintly at the corners of their mouths. Why go on the broadcast for doing something great, the person who knows knows. [My lord, Obeomsoo has left AST Enter.] [Did he leave on his own?] [He says so, but he must have been fired.] He got the money he stole back, and he apologized to the president directly. Even if it was revealed that he embezzled the money, they would me it on Obeomsoo and cover it up by saying that the problematic employee resigned. [Cutting off the tail.] [I think so too.] If it was revealed that Yoo Yeon Seo invested, One Seven¡¯s miraculouseback sess story would be tarnished. And even if there was a controversyter that he embezzled the money, they would me it on Obeomsoo and cover it up by saying that the problematic employee resigned. [Im Seunghyun, good job.] [Do I need to do more?] [You¡¯ve shaken him enough.] [Then I¡¯ll just hold on to his weakness and end it.] I can¡¯t imagine how big Im Seunghyun¡¯s ¡®just enough¡¯ is. Anyway, he corrected the mistake of being caught, and decided not to interfere anymore. The writer of ¡®Dreaming¡¯, Jeong Dahee, was nominated for the script, but she failed to win against the senior writers. But she was happy to be nominated and smiled. (Baeksan Arts Awards, Best Supporting Actor in TV Drama¡­) The screen changed and showed the short acting scenes of the five nominees. (Starting the debugging.) (Get out of here. Before I force you out.) Dreaming, Yoo Yeon Seo The scene of Chunbaek pointing a gun ended and Yoo Yeon Seo in a suit took one of the five split screens. ¡®I won¡¯t make it anyway.¡¯ It wasn¡¯t that he had no confidence, but thepetition was tough. Last year was a year when a lot of good works came out. The presenter opened the envelope and announced the winner. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t get up. ¡°That¡¯s too bad.¡± ¡°There will be another chance next time.¡± Rather, Lee Yoonjung and Park Seunghwan next to himforted him too much. ¡®I¡¯m fine, really.¡¯ No, am I not fine? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned slightly at the feeling of frustration. He thought it was the emotion that the original owner felt. (Baeksan Arts Awards, Best Actor in TV Drama¡­) (Congrattions, Jinsuho.) The Best Actor award was Jinsuho, of course. The actors nearby got up and congratted him. Yoo Yeon Seo was among them. ¡°Congrattions.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jinsuho smiled and walked up to the stage. Yoo Yeon Seo thought of the past when he was nominated for Best New Actor as he watched his back. ¡®I¡¯m not fine.¡¯ He was surprised to feel a bit bitter. Did I have a desire for an award? ¡®Maybe I should aim for an award next time.¡¯ He didn¡¯t want to go home empty-handed anymore. Yoo Yeon Seo pped for Jinsuho, who finished his eptance speech, and burned his ambition inside. Chapter 75: There’s Something Going On Chapter 75: There¡¯s Something Going On The Baeksan Arts Awards ended, and the TV broadcast was turned off. As the winners went up on stage to take a group photo, Jinsuho approached Yoo Yeon Seo, who was about to go home. ¡°So, did you think about my advice?¡± What did he say before¡­ something about telling his family. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly, remembering his grandmother. ¡°I did tell my family, actually.¡± ¡°How did it go?¡± ¡°Not so well. It would have been better if I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jinsuho could sense the pain in Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s smiling face. Did he meddle too much? ¡°They don¡¯t like me anyway.¡± His grandmother. Jinsuho¡¯s face hardened as he saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s bitter expression. ¡®Is he on bad terms with his family?¡¯ Terms? They were more than good, they were excessive. They were all busy pampering Yoo Yeon Seo. But Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s habit of omitting the subject made Jinsuho misunderstand. Maybe he had to hide his weaknesses because he was from a chaebol family. Jinsuho felt more sympathy for Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Anyway, congrattions on the award.¡± ¡°Thanks. Let¡¯s see each other at the after-partyter.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo greeted the people who congratted him briefly and walked briskly. Just before he left the award hall, he nced at Jinsuho, who was holding the trophy in the center of the stage. ¡®Ah, my pride is hurt.¡¯ They debuted at the same time, but one got the best award and the other got nothing. He hadn¡¯t been nominated for a long time, right? Of course, the Yoo Yeon Seo of that time and the Yoo Yeon Seo of now were different, but that meant he needed a new mindset. ¡°Hey, too bad. I thought you would get ¡®Dreaming¡¯.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Did you pick a script?¡± ¡°A script? Uh¡­ I did, but¡­¡± ¡°Leave it at my ce.¡± He shouldn¡¯t fool himself by pretending he didn¡¯t care about the award. He wanted to win. ¡®I have to work hard.¡¯ His first goal was to catch up with Jinsuho. *** Chairman Yoo widened his eyes in surprise as he saw his wife watching TV in the living room. ¡°You watch this kind of thing?¡± ¡°You watch it secretly too.¡± On the screen, the fourth episode of ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ was airing. ¡°Ahem¡­ that¡¯s because you¡­¡± He was watching it because he was estranged from Yoo Yeon Seo. Chairman Yoo coughed and sat down next to Park Geumju, sneaking a peek at the TV screen. ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ attracts attention with its star-studded cast¡­ instant ratings JSTV ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo subdues a pickpocket in one go ¡®Gue.Ha.Eo¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s first fixed variety show, ys with the production team and receives positive feedback from viewers -Wow, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s pronunciation is amazing How manynguages does he speak? ©¸He speaks fivenguages so far, ording to the articles. He might learn more. ©¸Crazy, that¡¯s awesome. -But isn¡¯t he too greedy? The PD set some rules, but he ignores them and takes the stuff. Isn¡¯t that shameless? ©¸The production team lets him do it, why are you making a fuss?? ©¸If you don¡¯t like it, don¡¯t watch it. ©¸Everyone there likes him, why are you the only one? -Yoo Yeon Seo said he was a doryeon at the pre-meeting, so I was worried, but he seems to do a lot of things ©¸He¡¯s good at interpreting, going to the market, bargaining, and cutting ©¸But is he really cutting for the first time? -[Gue.Ha] I thought it would be boring, but it¡¯s so funny??? They run the guest house well and each have their own character, so it¡¯s good???? ©¸Cooking king Park Seunghwan and machine destroyer Kim Ijun Choi Junyoung??? ©¸Lee Yunjung is so easygoing, I like her ©¸It¡¯s good that the eldest doesn¡¯t boss around the youngest ©¸Yoo Yeon Seo is like a kid when he¡¯s with Kim Ijun?? ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ was a hit from the first broadcast. It attracted attention with its popr actors and idols, but it turned out to be not only calm but also entertaining, so the ratings were steadily rising. If they had gone to the ind and been clumsy, they would have been cursed for being frustrating, but the cast was eager to participate, and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s performance was not small, so naturally the praise continued. ¡°Did you get along well with Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°¡­Not really.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Chairman Yoo fiddled with his phone, looking at Park Geumju¡¯s expression. Should he force them to have a meal together¡­? Park Geumju, who had lived with him for a long time and could tell what he was thinking by his expression, shook her head. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do that. I¡¯m going to contact him first soon.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. He never contacts us first.¡± Damn it. Chairman Yoo muttered. But that didn¡¯tst long. (*Italy? It¡¯s a nice country. You can leave your luggage there.) (*Wow¡­ you speak Italian too?) (*A little. If you have any trouble, just tell me.) The caption said ¡®Italian¡¯. Thest guest came from Germany and he spoke German without any hesitation, and now he spoke anothernguage naturally. (*What¡¯s with his face? Is he human?) (*He¡¯s the most handsome person I¡¯ve ever seen in the East and the West¡­) (*He speaks Korean very well too. Is he someone who lived in Italy?) As soon as Yoo Yeon Seo finished the guide, the guests who were trembling made a fuss and searched for Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s name on their phones. (*Wow, a Korean actor. The grandson of the owner of Juseong¡­ a chaebol?) (*Juseong? The Juseong I know?) (*Wow, we just got a room guide from a millionaire?) The guests looked at each other in surprise. Why was there a millionaire here? ¡°Did I know he could speak so many foreignnguages?¡± Chairman Yoo¡¯s cheekbones rose endlessly. It was a pleasant thing that his grandson had so much talent. And it was good that it was known through the broadcast. The guests¡¯ guide was over, and the guest house today had a free time. A bonfire was burning brightly. The cast sat around and listened to Choi Junyoung¡¯s singing, holding beer cans. (Wow! As expected, Junyoung hyung!) (Awesome!) When the song was over, everyone pped. Choi Junyoung smiled yfully. (Yoo Yeon Seo, do you want to sing a song too?) (Yeah. He debuted as a Mevo.) Kim Ijun stirred up the anticipation. Everyone looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with eager eyes. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled awkwardly as he hated to step up. ¡°I don¡¯t know the song very well¡­ I¡¯ll just follow what Junyoung hyung sang earlier.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Choi Junyoung yed the guitar. As everyone¡¯s eyes were on him, Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled and started singing. It was the first song he sang in Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s body, but the original owner¡¯s singing skills were real, as he sang quite well after hearing it once. Chairman Yoo eximed softly. ¡°He sings well too¡­¡± He had watched Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s debut stage and knew his grandson¡¯s singing skills well. But back then, he was furious that he became a singer without permission, so he didn¡¯t listen properly. ¡°I should find him a good match¡­¡± ¡°Let him do as he pleases.¡± Park Geumju, who gave a sharp remark to Chairman Yoo, who was trying to make small talk, fixed her eyes on the TV screen without a word. Her grandson looked happy on the screen, unlike when he was with her. Her expression darkened. *** ¡°Director, aren¡¯t you going home?¡± ¡°I still have some work left, you can go ahead.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t overwork yourself. See you tomorrow.¡± ¡°Yes. Take care.¡± Yoo Eunho was not the kind of boss who gave pressure. That¡¯s why all the employees liked him. He sent off thest secretary and the lights in the office went off. The deskmp and the night view outside the window created a calm atmosphere. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Yoo Eunho, who was tired and rubbing his eyes, felt a vibration on his phone and opened his eyes. ¡°Oh, Seojoon.¡± (¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Hey, I looked into what you asked me to.) Yoo Eunho, who was half-lying down, straightened his posture. Baek Seojoon¡¯s voice sounded serious. ¡°What happened?¡± (There seems to be something going on.) ¡°What?¡± Yoo Eunho raised his voice in surprise. Baek Seojoon whispered as if he was telling a secret. (Some files are missing. As if someone deliberately erased them.) ¡°What¡¯s missing?¡± (I don¡¯t know exactly what¡¯s missing, because I¡¯ve never seen it before. It feels like it was the statement of the witness at that time¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.) The ident of Lee Heeseo was before theputer system was established, so everything was written by hand. Baek Seojoon was actually going to pretend to look into it casually. But he couldn¡¯t ignore it now that the evidence was gone. (Is there any way you can find out from your side? Like the list of people you hired at that time¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.) ¡°If there¡¯s anyone who knows¡­ it would be the head of the strategic nning department, but if I ask him¡­¡± (He¡¯ll tell the chairman.) ¡°Right. Grandfather can¡¯t know yet.¡± (Yes.) The head of the strategic nning department was the secretary general of Chairman Yoo when he was young, and although he was past his retirement age, he moved to the strategic nning department and was still loyal to Juseong, one of the key figures in thepany. The presence of the head alone made the strategic nning department more powerful than the secretary¡¯s office. The head was Chairman Yoo¡¯s perfect man, and it had to be a secret between Yoo Eunho and Baek Seojoon until they found solid evidence. ¡®I hope I can persuade him¡­¡¯ If he did something that would benefit Juseong, he might keep it a secret for once. Of course, it had to be a big deal¡­ Yoo Eunho thought he should at least try. ¡°I¡¯ll try to find out as much as I can from my side. Thanks.¡± (¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Sure. But how did your brother suspect it?) Yoo Eunho paused as he was about to hang up. (He must have felt something and told you¡­ why don¡¯t you ask him why he suspected it?) ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± (Never mind. Give me his number. I¡¯ll ask him.) At first, he asked if he believed that crazy guy, but now that he found such a noticeable evidence, Yoo Yeon Seo was an important witness to Lee Heeseo¡¯s suicide case. ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤I¡¯ll handle it myself.¡± (Suit yourself.) Baek Seojoonughed bitterly as he heard Yoo Eunho¡¯s cold voice. It was ridiculous how his attitude changed when it came to his brother. Was it because of that that Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality became so rude? (Hanging up.) ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo Eunho hung up and looked out the window. He knew his brother was recalling the past sporadically, but he didn¡¯t know how much he had recovered his memory. ¡°It was true¡­¡± Yoo Eunho sighed softly. He wished it wasn¡¯t. But the files were missing from the restricted police archives? There was something fishy and it was gone. ¡°It was true¡­¡± He lowered his head. He had more attachment to Lee Heeseo than Yoo Yeon Seo, his younger brother. Was it a relief that she didn¡¯t make an extreme choice because she hated her family¡­ But now he had to doubt his family, and that weighed on his mind. ¡®How will Yoo Yeon Seo handle it?¡¯ They didn¡¯t dig deep into Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s memory loss. His personality changed for the better, and they were careful not to make him think of something and have another seizure. [Hyung, listen to me. That time¡­] [Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Forget about mom already.] And if his brother recalled that time, wouldn¡¯t he get a resentful look? He was afraid of that too. ¡®It¡¯s up to me now.¡¯ Just like his seven-year-old brother stopped him from seeing their mother¡¯s horrible end, he had to reveal the culprit himself. That was the only way he could get rid of the guilt of not believing him that day. Chapter 76: Coincidence? Chapter 76: Coincidence? I moved from the annex to the main building. I couldn¡¯t get used to the new environment and got out of bed. As I wandered aimlessly in the hallway, I heard a loud noise from Grandpa¡¯s study and headed that way. ¡°We¡¯re closing the case.¡± ¡°Father!¡± Through the gap of the open door, I saw Grandpa and Dad confronting each other. Yoo Gunmin red at Chairman Yoo with bloodshot eyes. ¡°He¡¯s not the one to go. You know that, Father.¡± ¡°Gunmin, let it go.¡± ¡°There must be a reason!¡± ¡°Until when!¡± Chairman Yoo, who had been holding back, shouted. ¡°Until when are you going to do this!¡± The circumstances of the case had already concluded that Lee Heeseomitted suicide, but it wasn¡¯t over because of Yoo Gunmin¡¯s insistence to investigate further. ¡°I have to do it until I catch the culprit!¡± ¡°The culprit, yeah. You said it well. Who is the culprit?¡± Yoo Gunmin closed his mouth. He had been clinging for a long time, but he still couldn¡¯t find any clue of the culprit. He was the only one who thought there was a culprit in the first ce. ¡°Just a little, just a little more and I¡¯ll find it¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a joke to waste police resources with your stubbornness. You know that, right?¡± As if it wasn¡¯t enough that the rumors surrounding Lee Heeseo¡¯s death were getting out of control, the media was also bashing the chaebol for wasting police resources. The stock price was going down because of Owner Risk. It was no use dragging it on. ¡°Do you not see how the kid had another seizure when we searched the scene?! Stop it!¡± And because of the re-investigation, countless police officers and detectives had beening in and out of the annex, causing Yu Yeon Seo, who had just been discharged from the hospital, to copse again. ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk back and listen to your father!¡± Chairman Yoo stood up abruptly. Despite his old age, he had a formidable presence in front of his son, who didn¡¯t back down. ¡°You¡¯re neglecting yourpany work and hanging on to the case. I understand that. I do! But what about Eunho and Yeon Seo? Are you going to leave them alone like that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Yoo Gunmin tried to say something, but shut his mouth at the scolding mixed with metal. ¡°If their mother went like that, shouldn¡¯t you, as their father, take care of them so they don¡¯t feel the absence of their parents!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Yeon Seo became like that and the whole family worked hard to help him. But what about Eunho?¡± Chairman Yoo was busy dealing with Owner Risk. Park Geumju was suffering from depression and could barely take care of herself. Yu Eunho, who had told him to take care of his younger brother first, was only eleven years old. He was a child who needed protection. ¡°Do you know what Eunho has been doing by himself all this time?!¡± Chairman Yoo¡¯s daughters also had their own busy jobs and children to look after, but they still came to visit whenever they had time. But while they should have filled the gap left by their parents, Yoo Gunmin was chasing a phantom culprit and had no time for them. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Yoo Gunmin felt dizzy as if he had been hit in the head by his father¡¯s yell. It was true that he had neglected his children while pursuing his wife¡¯s suicide case. ¡°Heeseo, shemitted suicide. Let it end with that!¡± Chairman Yoo grabbed his son¡¯s shoulders, which had noticeably lost weight, and spoke desperately. He wanted to end the case for the sake of his son, who was hanging on to a hopeless matter, as well as his grandchildren who were left behind. ¡°Those who are alive have to live!¡± He was afraid that his son would follow his daughter-inw and make an extreme choice. Chairman Yoo looked at his son¡¯s eyes with a sincere expression. Tears streamed down Yoo Gunmin¡¯s eyes. He knew it was forced. But he couldn¡¯t believe that he had done nothing to drive his wife to suicide. He wanted to believe that someone had killed her. ¡°¡­I understand.¡± I, who was watching through the crack of the door, ran away from there as if I was escaping. I felt suffocated by the heavy atmosphere. ¡®It¡¯s all because of me.¡¯ It was all because of me that Dad was suffering like that, that Hyung was alone at home, and that Grandma hated me. I went back to my room and buried myself under the nket. Even now, the white hem that showed its presence in the air¡­ ¡®I have to keep it to myself.¡¯ No one can know. ¡°Ah¡­¡± I coughed up blood again due to the aftermath of the memory synchronization. I wiped my mouth roughly with my sleeve. ¡®I feel sick.¡¯ It wasn¡¯t because of the aftereffects. I felt dizzy because the emotions I felt at the time were conveyed vividly. The me in 2207 was a soldier who had been through a lot, so I didn¡¯t take the original¡¯s emotions lightly. But being swept away by someone else¡¯s emotions was not a simple matter to think about. ¡®I might really get swept away¡­¡¯ I couldn¡¯t get my mind straight because of the endless depression, despair, and guilt. Come to think of it, he warned me before that pushing the memory synchronization to the limit could put me at risk of being entangled with the original¡¯s emotions. ¡®I have to be careful.¡¯ I struggled to get up with my body aching all over. By the way, why did the original doubt Lee Heeseo¡¯s suicide? Just because his father said it was suspicious? No, at that time, Yoo Gunmin didn¡¯t want to believe that Lee Heeseo had made an extreme choice, so he insisted that there was a culprit. ¡®There must be something else¡­¡¯ The most likely hypothesis was that the young Yu Yeon Seo saw the culprit when Lee Heeseo had the ident. But the original hadn¡¯t shown any decisive memory that would make him suspicious yet. I guess I need to increase the synchronization rate a little more. I tried to calm myplicated mind and went outside. I got used to the long hair that had bothered me a few days ago. ¡°Sir.¡± ¡°Mr. Im Seunghyun, long time no see.¡± Im Seunghyun, who had returned to the field after a long time, was standing next to the van. He wasn¡¯t wearing his usual suit, but a casual outfit. It was because I told him not to wear a suit that was ufortable. ¡°I did the job you entrusted me with.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± Im Seunghyun had been working in the office for the tasks that I had ordered him to do. He had supported various things while I was on the ind, and also managed the assets. Im Seunghyun stopped for a moment and looked at my face closely. ¡°Are you hurt anywhere?¡± It was ironic that he asked me that as soon as he checked myplexion. Did it show? I looked fine when I checked the mirror in the elevator. But it wasn¡¯t bad that someone cared about me, so I smiled lightly. ¡°Oh, I have a headache.¡± ¡°Mr. Taegyeom, let¡¯s go to the hospital.¡± It was weird that both the secretary with a serious face and the manager who nodded earnestly said that I should go to the hospital just because I had a headache. I waved my hand as if I was annoyed. ¡°It¡¯s not that bad. Did you confirm the deposit?¡± ¡°Yes, didn¡¯t you give too much?¡± ¡°I had to do that much for saving the kid.¡± I patted Im Seung-hyun¡¯s shoulder a few times as he opened the car door for me and slipped inside. I knew he was doing this because he wanted to, but it still felt awkward. He smiled faintly, knowing that I was paying him well for his gratitude, and got into the passenger seat. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t just take care of your secretary brother, take care of me too.¡± ¡°You brought me all crappy scripts this time.¡± ¡°Ah, shit¡­¡± I could see Lee Tae-gyeom pouting his lips through the rearview mirror. Was he trying to get my attention by tilting his head up like that? It was neither cute nor appealing. I turned my head away as if I had seen something I shouldn¡¯t have. ¡°Is there no way to choose a good work? Give me some hints.¡± ¡°Well¡­ I just don¡¯t feel it, you know?¡± Since the synchronization rate exceeded 30%, I didn¡¯t need to use the automatic mode anymore. I just followed my instincts and picked the synopsis that caught my eye. I would make full use of my original¡¯s eye for works. ¡°Coffee.¡± ¡°Here.¡±WAA Lee Tae-gyeom quickly handed me a tumbler. Today was the script reading day for ¡®The Deprived People Season 2¡¯. I arrived a bit early and nodded to the actors who were already waiting. ¡°Hello.¡± I walked in and sat down as if I was in my own room. ¡®Huh?¡¯ But the face of the person sitting next to me was familiar. I had only skimmed through the script, so I didn¡¯t check who else was cast for the sequel. I was going to film with this person? ¡®This is interesting¡­¡¯ Was it a coincidence? How did we end up meeting like this? I wondered how I could use this opportunity and smiled first. ¡°Hello, senior.¡± ¡°Oh, yeah.¡± The actor who answered dryly lifted his head and looked at me. I saw his shoulders stiffen and my smile widened. ¡®He really looks like him¡­¡¯ The actor, Ryu Hye-kyung, stared at my face nkly and then came to her senses. She shook my hand that I offered. ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± I already had a strong presence, but when I acted friendly, which I never did, everyone¡¯s eyes were on me and Ryu Hye-kyung. ¡®Why is he acting like this? I heard he got better, but was that true?¡¯ Ryu Hye-kyung also knew the rumors about me. She was flustered, but she didn¡¯t show it and smiled. ¡°Sit down. We¡¯re going to be siblings in the work anyway, so just call me casually.¡± ¡°Should I?¡± I was happy that she approached me first. I sat down and nced at Ryu Hye-kyung. ¡®Let¡¯s get along for now.¡¯ Ryu Hye-kyung was a member of the 4-member idol group ¡®Twinkle¡¯, and a colleague of Lee Hee-seo¡¯s idol days. The other two members had retired from the entertainment industry, and Ryu Hye-kyung was the only one who was still active as an actor. ¡®She must have a lot of memories of him¡­¡¯ Did they live in the same dorm? I wondered what Lee Hee-seo was like in his idol days, and who he interacted with. I would dig into it when I had a chance. ¡®But who is that person who is staring at me like he wants to kill me?¡¯ A cross-eyed actor from the opposite side was staring at me as if he wanted to drill a hole in me. Even if they were ufortable, they were all actors, so they should have been good at hiding it. But seeing him act like this, there must be something going on. I raised my right hand slightly. Lee Tae-gyeom, who was waiting behind me, rushed over. ¡°Who is he?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom whispered softly, already knowing who I was talking about. ¡°Choi Jae-won, the actor you called a piece of trash.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Hey, can you just let it go this time?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll see.¡± My original had umted a lot of grudges. Maybe I should catch him one day and clear them all up. I swept back my hair that was falling down. ¡®But there must have been a reason for that.¡¯ It wasn¡¯t like my original would call him a piece of trash for no reason. In my mind, my original¡¯s image had been upgraded from ¡®just a crazy guy¡¯ to ¡®a crazy guy with a story¡¯. ¡°Ah¡­ please. Don¡¯t provoke him.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom, who backed away, muttered as he clenched his teeth at the sight of me waving my hand at Choi Jae-won. ¡°Why?¡± Im Seung-hyun didn¡¯t understand Lee Tae-gyeom. He was an actor who wouldn¡¯t cross paths with him often, whether by role or by rank. He was not someone to worry about. ¡°If he gets mad like that, it alles back to me.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The managers who had gone through the ¡®Yu Yeon-seo file¡¯ had quit because of his dirty personality. If the celebrity they were in charge of had a bad personality and caused trouble to others, the busy person was the manager. They had to apologize and clean up the mess for the celebrity who caused the ident. The same was true for the victims. They couldn¡¯t say anything to the celebrity himself, so they vented their anger on the manager below. ¡°You¡¯re his manager anyway, can¡¯t you just ignore him?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t help it. Managers are always¡­ here to clean up things like this.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom sighed deeply. Im Seung-hyun looked at him with curiosity and smiled. He was not a manager, but a secretary. He was looking forward to seeing how Choi Jae-won would react. Chapter 77: What a mess. Chapter 77: What a mess. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± Choi Jaewon¡¯s eyes widened when he heard that Yoo Yeon Seo had joined the drama ¡®The Deprived People Season 2¡¯ as the role of Itaewo. ¡°Why him, of all people?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know either.¡± His manager¡¯s answer sounded annoyingly indifferent. Choi Jaewon was an actor who had been part of the drama since season 1. ¡°You know I had some¡­ unpleasant history with him, right?¡± ¡°What can you do? It¡¯s already confirmed. Just bear with it, bro.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t he feel ufortable around me?¡± Of course, he wasn¡¯t saying this out of consideration. He meant to say that he was surprised that Yoo Yeon Seo wasn¡¯t scared of him after they had such a heated confrontation. ¡®He¡¯s not afraid of you, why would he be? He¡¯s a third-generation chaebol with a silver spoon in his mouth.¡¯ Well, the only thing that Choi Jaewon had over him was his acting skills, but that seemed to be a thing of the past now. Choi Jaewon¡¯s manager had a lot to say, but he held his tongue. He tried his best to calm down his client. ¡°But I heard he¡¯s improved his personalitytely.¡± ¡°Do you believe that?¡± ¡°No, but his reputation in the industry is no joke these days. He might even act respectfully towards you.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just faking it, you know? Have you seen this business before? Are you my manager or his?¡± He snapped at him unnecessarily. His manager tried to smooth things over. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m your manager. I¡¯m just telling you not to worry too much.¡± ¡°Ugh, so annoying.¡± Choi Jaewon turned away and muttered to himself. Actually, he was aware of the rumors surrounding Yoo Yeon Seo. He had be more cooperative and his acting skills had noticeably improved. And on top of that, he had made it to the nominations for the awards ceremony, while Choi Jaewon had been left out. Choi Jaewon bit his nails nervously. ¡°Just rest, bro. I¡¯ll pick you up tomorrow.¡± His manager, who had been watching him carefully, quickly left the ce. ¡°He¡¯s just provoking me.¡± The manager, who had been with Choi Jaewon for four years, could guess what his client was thinking. He noticed that Choi Jaewon became more irritable whenever he faced Yoo Yeon Seo. He probably saw him as a potential rival, but honestly, he couldn¡¯tpete with him in terms of his innate background. His appearance was obviously inferior to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s. And his acting skills, which used to be his advantage, were now questionable. ¡®How far will he go this time? I feel suffocated.¡¯ The manager sighed deeply. He had to deal with Choi Jaewon¡¯s emotional garbage, which had be sharper. ¡®Ah, I want to quit.¡¯ He walked home with a heavy step. *** Choi Jaewon¡¯s eyes bulged when he saw Yoo Yeon Seo greeting Ryu Hyekyung warmly. When they had met in the same drama before, Yoo Yeon Seo had arrived just in time and didn¡¯t talk to anyone. Even when they started the reading and introduced themselves, he only nodded his head once and didn¡¯t say his name. I¡¯m from a different world than you. He had a look of contempt and a haughty attitude that rubbed Choi Jaewon the wrong way from the start. Of course, Yoo Yeon Seo had always been like that, and Choi Jaewon was just overreacting. ¡®That bastard is all fake.¡¯ How far will his pretense go? I¡¯d love to expose him. Choi Jaewon gritted his teeth as he saw Yoo Yeon Seo waving his hand cheerfully at him. ¡®Huh? That manager¡­¡¯ Choi Jaewon¡¯s manager looked at Itaekyung, who was tapping Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder and telling him to stop, with curiosity. He recognized the face behind Yoo Yeon Seo, who was famous for changing his managers. Could it be that he came back? ¡®That¡¯s interesting.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s runaway manager never returned. His face changed every time they saw him, and the people in the industry thought that Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality was not normal. Choi Jaewon¡¯s manager met eyes with Im Seunghyun, who was standing behind Itaekyung. He felt a pressure even though he was smiling. He was not just a manager, but a director-level? ¡®Wow, what a body.¡¯ He looked more like a bodyguard than a director. Choi Jaewon¡¯s manager pretended to be casual. ¡°Hi. Long time no see.¡± ¡°Hello. Please speakfortably, bro.¡± ¡°Should I?¡± Choi Jaewon red at him, but Yoo Yeon Seo ignored him and bowed to Go Hyojoon, whom he met again. Go Hyojoon was a mysterious character who joined the drama in season 2, and he yed an important role as the mental pir of the protagonist¡¯s group in the future. ¡°I saw the guest house episode¡­ How is he, is he safe?¡± ¡°Watch the broadcast. Isn¡¯t next week the finale?¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Go Hyojoon clicked his tongue in disappointment. He didn¡¯t have any feelings for Yoo Yeon Seo, but he thought he could be friends with him after seeing how Park Seunghwan treated him. Park Seunghwan was kind to everyone and had a dignified quality that suited a top actor, but he also had a clear line for people he didn¡¯t like. So, Yoo Yeon Seo had passed the test to enter Park Seunghwan¡¯s fence. ¡®Or maybe Seunghwan hyung entered his fence.¡¯ He had too much to fit into his fence. Anyway, Go Hyojoon thought it would be nice to get along with him. ¡°Do you want to have a drink with Seunghwan hyung and meter?¡± ¡°I¡¯d be honored.¡± ¡°What, honored? But¡­¡± As he sat next to Yoo Yeon Seo and chatted, Go Hyojoon nced at his wristwatch and spoke loudly for everyone to hear. ¡°Isn¡¯t the reading time over? We haven¡¯t even started yet¡­ Who hasn¡¯t arrived?¡± It wasn¡¯t a reading for publicity purposes with the press invited, and it was Go Hyojoon, so he could say anything. He was the oldest and most influential top actor here. Even the writer and the director were looking at their watches awkwardly. ¡®He¡¯s reallyte.¡¯ Go Hyojoon wasn¡¯t trying to assert his authority, but the reading time had passed by more than 20 minutes and there was still no sign of anyone. ¡°Is that actor always thiste? Does he also show upte for filming?¡± ¡°No, no. He¡¯s in the elevator now.¡± The assistant director answered hastily. The man who stole death, Jibumwoo¡¯s role, An Hyunsung, was still not in his seat. An Hyunsung was a model-turned-actor, and although his acting career was still at a rookie level, he was a constant name on the fan-made casting list of the original work. His agency took advantage of that and kept pushing for him, and eventually he signed a contract with good conditions for a rookie. The fans of the original work praised the productionpany for finally doing their job and supported An Hyunsung. But no matter how much he had the fans on his back, he was still a rookie actor who was the main lead, and it was uneptable for him to be thiste. ¡°How can the main lead be thiste?¡± Go Hyojoon¡¯s voice rose higher. This guy had a hot temper. Yoo Yeon Seo chimed in to appease him. ¡°Right. He doesn¡¯t have the basics.¡± The space that had quieted down due to Go Hyojoon¡¯s words became even more tense as Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s sharp reply followed. ¡®Wow, his personality hasn¡¯t changed.¡¯ ¡®But he¡¯s right.¡¯ The other actors drank water to moisten their throats and looked at their scripts with awkwardness. ¡®See? He¡¯s fake.¡¯ Choi Jaewon snorted inwardly, but he also frowned as he looked at the clock on his phone. He didn¡¯t like An Hyunsung either. He was a rookie who got the lead role with his face alone and acted arrogantly as he climbed up thedder. Just then, the door opened and someone rushed in. ¡°Hello!¡± An Hyunsung smiled brightly and bowed his upper body. Choi Jaewon shouted. ¡°Hey, Hyunsung. How can youe now? What time is it?!¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry. There was a traffic jam. I¡¯m really sorry.¡± He said there was a traffic jam, but the coffee cup in his hand was conspicuously visible. He didn¡¯t think to leave early in case of traffic, but he did think to buy coffee from the cafe on the first floor of the building? ¡®I should have been the lead instead.¡¯ Choi Jaewon tried to control his expression and looked at the script. ¡°Okay, everyone is here, so let¡¯s start the reading.¡± The assistant director, who brightened up, quickly started the reading. After the reading was over, Yoo Yeon Seo looked around. ¡®Crazy, they said his acting improved, and it¡¯s true. What did he do? Could it be¡­ he took drugs? That would be great.¡¯ How should I get revenge on Yoo Yeon Seo? Choi Jaewon, who was watching him closely, and ¡®So, if I get close to him, I¡¯ll be connected to Juseong, right?¡¯ Ryu Hyekyung, who was eyeing him during the reading. ¡®Ah, am I toote? It¡¯s okay. I have no chance of leaving the drama anyway. I¡¯m such a precious person.¡¯ And the lead actor who had star disease with the fans on his back. ¡®Wow¡­¡¯ What a mess. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled as if he was amused. He didn¡¯t mind Choi Jaewon, and Ryu Hyekyung had something to dig out, so it was fine. An Hyunsung? As long as he didn¡¯t show upte for filming, it was fine. And who would dare to harm Yoo Yeon Seo? There was only one thing that worried him. ¡®It shouldn¡¯t have a negative impact on the work.¡¯ Reading and filming were different, so he shouldn¡¯t jump to conclusions. He sighed softly and got up from his seat. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Ryu Hyekyung stared at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back as he left. She got up from her seat and followed him. ¡°Hey¡­ Yeonseo.¡± Yeonseo? She approached him casually, but Yoo Yeon Seo managed his expression and turned around. ¡°Yes, senior.¡± ¡°Senior? That¡¯s too stiff. We¡¯re going to see each other for a few months anyway¡­¡± She finished her calctions. Yoo Yeon Seoughed inwardly. He could hear the sound of her brain working even when they were sitting next to each other during the reading. ¡°We¡¯re going to be mother and son when we start filming, so you can call me momfortably.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡­¡± He called Choi Yujin mother, but he didn¡¯t want to call her ¡®mom¡¯ even if it was because of the role. Yoo Yeon Seo hardened his expression, and Ryu Hyekyung did the same. ¡°I¡¯ll just call you aunt. I¡¯m not used to calling someone mom.¡± ¡°Oh, aunt?¡± Ryu Hyekyung was taken aback. She was conscious of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s background and decided to put on a thick face. One of her members had married into a chaebol family, and Ryu Hyekyung was one of the people who felt the change in Lee Heeseo¡¯s position. She also had a desire to enter the upper ss like Lee Heeseo. ¡®You¡¯re not used to calling someone mom, what ame excuse.¡¯ She didn¡¯t panic at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s wall and smiled awkwardly. She tapped his arm. ¡°You don¡¯t want to call me mom that much? I didn¡¯t say anything difficult. I¡¯m a little hurt.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even call Chairman Choi mom.¡± She wasn¡¯t the only one who was watching him. Yoo Yeon Seo gave a bitter smile and lowered his head slightly. ¡°Oh, really?¡± ¡°Yes. I guess it doesn¡¯t stick to my mouth.¡± ¡°Well, I guess it¡¯s understandable. You¡¯re already grown up and you have a new mom.¡± ¡°By the way¡­ you were in the same group as my biological mother, right?¡± Ryu Hyekyung¡¯s eyes sparkled. It was a moment, but Yoo Yeon Seo noticed the subtle change. ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no one left to remember her. I can¡¯t even talk about her at home. And I can¡¯t reach her side of the family¡­¡± Come on, use me. Yoo Yeon Seo threw a bait. ¡°Oh, really? How can you not talk about your own mother?¡± ¡°You know, my family.¡± The rumors surrounding Lee Heeseo¡¯s death were still ongoing. In a bad way. ¡°So, if you don¡¯t mind¡­ can I ask you some questions about her?¡± ¡°Sure, that¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Thank you. Not now, butter¡­ when we film. You go first, we¡¯re on an odd floor.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled with relief. Ryu Hyekyung also smiled happily. She got on the elevator and the floor numbers went down. He still fixed his eyes on the elevator, and Yoo Yeon Seo wiped his smile and said quietly. ¡°Mr. Im Seunghyun.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Investigate everything about Ryu Hyekyung.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send it to you by 8 a.m. tomorrow.¡± He nodded his head slightly at the reliable answer. Chapter 78: There’s a really handsome guy, you know. Chapter 78: There¡¯s a really handsome guy, you know. When Yoo Yeon Seo was about to start the first shooting of ¡®People in Need Season 2¡¯, thest episode of ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ was aired. Raul, who suddenly copsed, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who ran up to him as if he had something in mind, among the worried cast members. -OMG???? The kid copsed???? -Yoo Yeon Seo is going up there? -What is he going to do? Yoo Yeon Seo had already established a reputation as a problem solver among the viewers. When Park Seung-hwan was struggling alone in the kitchen, Yoo Yeon Seo quietly approached him with a knife and said, ¡®Can I help you?¡¯ Park Seung-hwan was startled and sat down. [Hey, what do we do?] [Did you break the machine again?] [Hehe¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.] Kim I-jun also fixed the machine that he had broken. Actually, he got help from Beta. When Lee Yoon-jung couldn¡¯t open the sauce lid, Yoo Yeon Seo appeared out of nowhere and casually opened it and went to do his own thing. The viewers who had delusional lenses on were ecstatic about the chemistry between the two who stood side by side. There was also a rumor that they had a good rtionship. These things gave the viewers a good impression of him. -What are we going to do with our Godki?????? -There¡¯s not much hospital on that small ind, right? Raul was also very popr with the viewers because he had a cute face and got along well with the cast members. As the child¡¯s condition worsened, the viewers were immersed and reacted explosively. (How is he?!) The PD brought the medical staff, but the child¡¯s condition got worse. The screen changed for a moment and Jin Soo-ho and Kim I-jun ran in after meeting Raul¡¯s parents. (Where is the construction site?) Yoo Yeon Seo, holding a phone, said urgently. Under Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯smand, the cast members got in their cars and left. When they were anxious about the congested road during the festival, Lee Yoon-jung and Park Seung-hwan appeared on scooters and cleared the way. (¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Is that a helicopter sound?) (Move back.) The people who arrived at the construction site, the helicopter sound that was faintly heard in the tense situation, the PD edited this scene like a movie. The cast members who made a fence with their bodies in case the child would get hurt by the helicopter propeller wind, and Yoo Yeon Seo who shook his phone with a nk face at Park Seung-hwan¡¯s words. And at the end of the broadcast, they ended dramatically by delivering the news that Raul, who had surgery, was okay. JSTV ¡®Guest House¡¯ achieved the highest ratings ever and ended¡¤¡¤¡¤Season 2 possibility ¡®Guest House¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s feat that shook off the controversy of being a spoiled brat -Is this scripted? ©¸Even if it¡¯s scripted, how do you get a helicopter? ©¸©¸Yoo Yeon Seo can do anything, right? ©¸©¸©¸He can, but it doesn¡¯t make sense?? Is the kid being sick also scripted? -Wow, they even got a helicopter on a foreign ind As expected, the chaebol is different ©¸But who was the person who called from the car? ©¸©¸There was a rumor that Yoo Yeon Seo brought his personal secretary with him, right? Maybe it was the secretary ©¸©¸©¸That¡¯s awesome -Guest House was so fun, I hope they do season 2 But they have to go with the same members ©¸True ©¸The chemistry was really good, and so was the rtionship ©¸But how manynguages does Yoo Yeon Seo know? ©¸But I¡¯m still not used to Yoo Yeon Seo and Kim I-jun being together, is it just me? -But don¡¯t you think they gave too much screen time to Yoo Yeon Seo? ©¸I don¡¯t know ©¸I think you¡¯re the only one who thinks that? ©¸The way to get more screen time=Summon a helicopter There was always a controversy about the screen time because it was a program where top stars appeared. But most of them got good responses. Especially, many edited pictures were created from Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s expression when he received Raul¡¯s drawing. After the broadcast, the ind became more famous as a tourist destination. Especially, the Koreans never stoppeding. Some people were quick to take a ne even before the show was over. ¡°Hey! Isn¡¯t that him?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± The local guide who helped the entertainment team was tired of the increased work, but his mind was calm. He was crossing the market to see Raul¡¯s family, who he had be close to after going to the hospital together. ¡®What?¡¯ There were Korean tourists around Raul, who was ying in the market. ¡°Hey, look at this.¡± ¡°Do you understand if I speak Korean?¡± ¡°But he doesn¡¯t even understand English?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know English? Aish¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ Just try to gesture with your hands and feet.¡± ¡°Kid, let¡¯s take a picture. Huh?¡± They looked like YouTubers, and they were trying to force the kid to hold him for their channel. He didn¡¯t want to interfere if the kid was having fun, but Raul was also shrugging his shoulders and looking around. ¡°Excuse me, excuse me!¡± The guide was about to step in with a stick, when the young men of the neighborhood came rushing in. Some of them were pickpockets. ¡°*What are you doing?¡± ¡°*Get lost?¡± They threatened them and the YouTubers were scared and put down their cameras and quietly disappeared far away. ¡°*Are you okay?¡± They stroked Raul¡¯s head and went their own way. They must have thought it was an action to protect the child who lived in their vige, but the guide knew that the group was wary of Asians after the entertainment team left. ¡°*Excuse me, just a moment!¡± The guide hugged Raul and hurried after them. One of the group who noticed that he was with the entertainment team stopped. ¡°*Why did you do that? You guys don¡¯t do anything that doesn¡¯t pay, do you?¡± The man looked up and down the guide and opened his mouth. ¡°*¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Someone told me to do it.¡± ¡°*Who?¡± ¡°*Well¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ There¡¯s a really handsome guy among the Koreans, you know.¡± There are not one or two handsome people. But there is only one really handsome person. The guide erged the group photo that the entertainment team took before they returned to Korea and showed it to the other person. ¡°*This person?¡± ¡°*Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°*Do you know what he said?¡± The man who was caught by the guide sighed softly and opened his mouth. Yoo Yeon Seo came to their hideout leisurely, with his hands in his pants pockets, as if he was going for a walk. [*Oh, you were close by.] He smiled slyly, looking at the men who surrounded him with caution and threat. He even sat down on a chair that was rolling around. [*Is there anyone here who can speak English? Spanish? Italian? No? Anyway, anyone who can speak a foreignnguage other than thenguage of this ind?] He casually crossed his legs and asked questions in differentnguages, but no one in the gang answered him. It wasn¡¯t that they couldn¡¯t understand him. They were just wary of Yoo Yeon Seo, a foreigner. Yoo Yeon Seo got up with a bored expression. He dusted off his thighs. [*No one? Can¡¯t you talk?] [*Who are you!] One of the thugs who didn¡¯t know the situation ran towards Yoo Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly and dodged the man¡¯s fist by turning his head. He grabbed his wrist and twisted it, then spun the man around and mmed him to the ground with his weight. It was a fast and precise movement. [*Aaah!] The man was muscr and bulky, as if he had bulked up, but he was easily subdued by Yoo Yeon Seo, who was rtively small in stature. His friend screamed, but the rest of the gang hesitated and didn¡¯t lift a finger. Yoo Yeon Seo smirked at them. [*You know you can¡¯t mess with me, right? Didn¡¯t you hear from the big shot here?] They all swallowed their saliva. The day after Yoo Yeon Seo and his crew arrived on the ind, the police chief came and warned them not to touch the Koreans on the ind. [*Hey, let¡¯s make this easy. Where¡¯s your brain?] [*Here.] [*Oh, Spanish. I¡¯m d we canmunicate.] [*Can you let go of my friend first?] He seemed to have a good sense of the situation, as his attitude changed. Yoo Yeon Seo let go of his hand and got up. The man¡¯s hand was pale from his grip. But Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t look tired at all. [*Boss, what¡¯s your name?] [*Samuel.] [*Good, Samuel.] The man who was restrained by Yoo Yeon Seo backed away as if he was running away. Yoo Yeon Seo dusted off his hands. [*Why are you here?] [*I have a favor to ask.] [*A favor?] [*It¡¯s not a hard thing, so rx.] Yoo Yeon Seo patted Samuel¡¯s shoulder a few times and sat back on the chair, crossing his legs. [*Do you know Emilia from the souvenir shop in the market? Her husband is Bruno, and her kid is Raul¡­] [*The family who took the helicopter yesterday?] As expected, the rumor spread fast in this small town. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled leisurely. [*I called that helicopter. The kid was sick.] [*I know that. And I know you¡¯re a very influential person.] The atmosphere softened when they talked about the family who took the helicopter. They were also people who lived on this ind. This would make the conversation easier. Yoo Yeon Seo put his hand with a ring on his leg. [*Anyway, protect that family. For about a year.] Samuel frowned. He felt ignored, not to mention the tone ofmand. [*We don¡¯t bother the families who live on the ind.] You¡¯re a bunch of punks who pickpocket and threaten tourists, and you¡¯re hurt by your pride? He snorted, but he didn¡¯t intend to interfere with their way of life. He was going back to Korea anyway. [*I know. That¡¯s why I came to you. You know we came here to film a show, right?] [*Yes.] And the police had their limits. They couldn¡¯t patrol their jurisdiction all the time. So these guys who stole tourists¡¯ wallets and wandered the streets were the best candidates. [*When we leave, this ind will be flooded with Asians. Especially Koreans who watched the show. But do you think all those Koreans are nice people? What if there are people like me?] [*¡­] [*The parents are busy making a living, and the kid has no choice but to spend time on the street¡­ Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s wrong for rude people to use the kid because he was on the show?] For example, they might force the kid to take pictures with them against his will, or a travel YouTuber might use the kid who appeared on the show to make money for their channel¡­ There was a possibility. [*Wouldn¡¯t it be better to give money to that family? So the kid won¡¯t be alone¡­] [*Am I a phnthropist? Supporting a family I don¡¯t know?] A good deed without a reward could turn into poison. Money withoutbor could ruin Raul¡¯s family. Supporting that family now was nothing but charity. The kid could draw a little, but it wasn¡¯t worth investing in. Raul¡¯s family was fine as they were. He was a bit worried about the kid being alone during the day, but at least the neighbors were kind, so he wasn¡¯tpletely neglected. [*Just don¡¯t touch the nice Koreans. I don¡¯t care about the other Asians. I¡¯ll pay you well.] Samuel looked at his gang. They all nodded slightly. It was a matter of protecting a kid who lived on the ind. And he was offering money, so there was no reason not to do it. But it hurt their pride to take orders from someone. [*If you don¡¯t want to do it, I¡¯ll go to the other kids. I saw some other gangs besides you. Should I go to them?] [*Wait!] Samuel shouted in a hurry, as Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t give him time to think. ¡°*Well, that¡¯s what happened.¡± ¡°*Thank you.¡± The guide turned around after hearing the man¡¯s answer. There was Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face in the erged photo. ¡°Huh¡­¡± The guide chuckled. ¡®Did he have such a thoughtful side?¡¯ He lived on a distant ind, but he knew the rumors about Yoo Yeon Seo. He was a person who always dominated the news, so he couldn¡¯t miss him. At first, he wondered if he was as rude as the rumors said. But he was a different person than he thought, after meeting him in person. And who would do so much for a kid he only met for a few days? No matter how rich he was, this kind of idea didn¡¯te out of nowhere. ¡°*Raul, shall we take a picture?¡± ¡°*Why?¡± ¡°*Let¡¯s take a picture and tell Yeonseo hyung that we¡¯re doing well.¡± Raul smiled brightly and nodded when Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s name came up. There were a lot of direct messages asking for a guide inquiry and a review of the cast members, as his face appeared on the show. He thought it would be perfect to post the story he just heard on his SNS, so he picked up his phone. *** Yoo Yeon Seo woke up to the vibration of his phone. It was a report from Im Seunghyun about Ryu Hyekyung. ¡®He¡¯s sharp.¡¯ The clock pointed to 8 a.m. Yoo Yeon Seozily lifted his upper body and turned on his tablet. Ryu Hyekyung Born on June 28, 1962 in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do He flipped through the pages. He didn¡¯t care about her childhood or where she graduated from. February 1981, went to Myeongdong to meet her cousin and was scouted on the street, joined an agency. November 1981, debuted as a member of ¡®Twinkle¡¯, the first dance girl group in Korea. Yoo Yeon Seoy down on the bed again as he read the report. ¡®It won¡¯t be easy¡­¡¯ Chapter 79: Shall I poke a little? Chapter 79: Shall I poke a little? What caught Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s attention was the reputation and rumor section. There was a rumor that she was very jealous when Lee Heeseo got married. In fact, she was said to have lived with the words ¡®I want to marry a chaebol and live a luxurious life¡¯ in her mouth. Many people who were interested in Ryu Hyekyung contacted her, but she rejected them after taking a look. She still seemed to have a desire for a chaebol family. It was not just any chaebolpany, but Jusung. A group member who married into apany that represented Korea, she might also want to join a chaebol family that wasparable to that. ¡®Maybe her standards have gone up¡­ But shouldn¡¯t she think about her age now?¡¯ It might have been Lim Seunghyun¡¯s opinion, but since it was his report, she could trust it. Yoo Yeon Seo tilted her head as she thought of Ryu Hyekyung who came up to her gently after the reading. She was a notorious tyrant in the entertainment industry. The turnover rate of managers and stylists was high. She seemed to have managed her image well since no bad words leaked out. She was good at dealing with the media. Especially, she was fearless in using her personal SNS. The public¡¯s reputation was good. ¡®It won¡¯t be easy.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seoy down on the bed again and stared nkly at the ceiling. ¡®Did I show my hand too early?¡¯ Shouldn¡¯t she have hidden her true feelings until she received Lim Seunghyun¡¯s report? She felt a bit regretful. ¡®No.¡¯ But that thought didn¡¯tst long. Ryu Hyekyung should be the one who was swayed. She didn¡¯t need to grovel to get what she wanted. ¡®Why me?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo had nothing to lose. Besides, there were many people who could talk about Lee Heeseo besides Ryu Hyekyung. The president of Twinkle¡¯s agency, or the manager at that time. She could dump Ryu Hyekyung anytime if she dragged on. And the real reason why Yoo Yeon Seo doubted Lee Heeseo¡¯s death had note out yet. ¡®Beta.¡¯ Beta, who now knew what he was doing just by calling his name, answered in a t tone. *** She spent the morning like that, and Yoo Yeon Seo crossed her arms as she saw Lee Taegyeom, who arrived earlier than usual. ¡°What¡¯s up? We still have a long way to go to the filming site.¡± ¡°Look at this.¡± Lee Taegyeom didn¡¯t give up and brought some scripts. If he used to bring a lot of them that he had to hold them with both hands, now he brought a few that he could hold with one hand. Did he think hard and bring them? Yoo Yeon Seo casually flipped through the scripts he put down. ¡°Why did you choose these?¡± Lee Taegyeom cleared his throat with a cough. Oh, he was confident. He usually looked nervous about what kind of rejection Yoo Yeon Seo would give him, but now he was different. ¡°North Korea is a cheat key.¡± ¡°What?¡± It was a somewhat blunt answer, but Yoo Yeon Seo decided to lean back on the backrest and listen to Lee Taegyeom¡¯s words. ¡°Look, look.¡± Lee Taegyeom took out a tablet pad and handed it to Yoo Yeon Seo. The screen was not a PPT, but just a notepad withrge letters written on it. ¡°What do the works written here have inmon? They are movies with North Korean agents ¡®Goblin¡¯, dramas with one of the main characters being a defector ¡®Trap Investigation¡¯, and this one is about the Kaesong Industrial Complex¡­¡± ¡°What is it?¡± The movies and dramas that Lee Taegyeom mentioned were works that Yoo Yeon Seo knew well. They were works that were recycled several times in the future. He seemed to have learned the presentation skills from Director Park, as he paused for a beat, which aroused people¡¯s curiosity. ¡°The movies broke even at least and hit the jackpot in the middle, and the dramas also exceeded the basic 20% viewership. That¡¯s it.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± This was a new approach¡­ He must have thought a lot. Yoo Yeon Seo opened her mouth, and Lee Taegyeom said with a triumphant expression. ¡°Just look at the ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ that you filmed. In the beginning, the reason why the ship disappeared was North Korea.¡± North Korea was not mentioned much in ¡®Baekhoham¡¯. But in the beginning, they made the audience confused by making the reason why the ship disappeared as North Korea¡¯s doing, and that the monster that appeared was also done by North Korea. Of course, ¡®Baekhoham¡¯ was different from the scripts that Lee Taegyeom brought. In ¡®Baekhoham¡¯, North Korea was just a device, and these works were closely rted to North Korea in the main story. ¡°So you chose this?¡± ¡°Yeah, how is it?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo looked at the script. He seemed to flip through it casually, but Lee Taegyeom knew that his eyes were moving fast and reading it thoroughly. Was it a gic influence that his brother was called a genius, Yoo Yeon Seo also had a good basic brain. ¡°Well, it¡¯s not bad¡­ But do you think other directors and writers didn¡¯t know that North Korea was a cheat key as much as you did?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± When Lee Taegyeom opened his mouth stupidly, Yoo Yeon Seo operated the tablet pad. A list of movies and dramas with North Korean themes appeared on the screen. ¡°There are so many dramas and movies with North Korea as a theme here, do you think some of them would have been sessful?¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± ¡°And isn¡¯t the perception of North Korea not as good as before? Just look at the ¡®Trap Investigation¡¯ that aired recently, there was a lot of controversy about North Korea being beautified or something, you have to look at the fun rather than the theme.¡± There was even a talk that they used handsome actors to reduce the aversion to North Korea. There was a lot of controversy about this. Of course, Yoo Yeon Seo was not the kind of person who was swayed by such controversies, but the work itself had to be well done since the theme was the theme. You never know what might happen during the movie release or drama airing. Lee Taegyeom scratched the back of his head, feeling pierced by the sharp question. ¡°Is, is that so?¡± ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s a new approach. I¡¯ll read it slowly when I have time.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo put the script on the table. But Lee Taegyeom¡¯s expression was strange. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Lee Taegyeom. ¡°Is there more?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Lee Taegyeom quickly answered and put down another script. He came with a purpose¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo leaned back on the backrest and crossed her arms. ¡°This is not a North Korean theme, is it?¡± ¡°Ham Seongsu, director Lim Jinwoo and writer Jeon Nari¡¯s synopsis and script.¡± ¡°Why those three?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t know all the writers and directors. He operated the tablet pad and skimmed through the filmography of the three people Lee Taegyeom mentioned. ¡°They are very bouncy.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°You know, the thing. When the previous work fails, the next work is good, and the next work fails again.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. There were people like that. People who needed to hear scolding to wake up. Looking at the recent writings of the three people, most of them were scolding like ¡®The director should find a separate writer¡¯ ¡®The directing is bad¡¯ ¡®The writer needs to retire¡¯. They might suddenly wake up and write a good next work after hearing such scolding. ¡°I found out that the recent works of these three people were totally ruined. Then what? The next work could be a hit.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± He looked at Lee Taegyeom, who spoke confidently, with disbelief. He told him to improve his eye for works, but his analytical skills improved. ¡®Should I praise him for doing well, or not¡­¡¯ Anyway, he appreciated his effort. The final authority to choose the work was still with Yoo Yeon Seo, and it wasmendable to see it from a new perspective. Yoo Yeon Seo quickly skimmed through the synopsis that Lee Taegyeom brought. ¡®Oh, this is fresh.¡¯ A drama about exorcism¡­ and the role is a priest? That¡¯s different. After a soldier, an AI, and a madman, now a priest¡­ I was curious about other professions anyway. I guess the works I choose are specialized in genres, but there¡¯s nothing like genres to experience diverse lives. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll look at thister and decide.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not deciding now?¡± ¡°I have to go to the shooting.¡± ¡°Oh. Your secretary brother arrived.¡± *** ¡°Why is he like that?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who entered the shooting site, smiled at someone. It was Ahn Hyunsung, the lead actor. He was tense. He didn¡¯t have the rxed attitude he had during the reading. ¡°It seems like he got scolded by Go Hyojun.¡± ¡°Hyojun hyung?¡± ¡°Yes, I saw him being called after the reading.¡± Was it in the short moment of waiting for the elevator? Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. Since Go Hyojun stepped in, Ahn Hyunsung wouldn¡¯t bother him for now. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Did youe? The others are¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re thest three.¡± The staff nced behind Yoo Yeon Seo. There were only Lee Taegyeom, who looked like a manager, and Im Seunghyun, who looked more like a bodyguard than a director. At first, there were stylists and hair makeup artists who followed him, but they quit because of his personality and Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t need them either, so he didn¡¯t hire anyone else. ¡°Let¡¯s do the makeup first.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo headed to the powder room set up on one side of the shooting site. He was dressed exactly like Itaewo in the webtoon, with a tight white shirt and jeans, and barefoot. He tied his hair sloppily, making his bangs pop out here and there. When Yoo Yeon Seo came out of the shooting site after finishing his makeup, the director eximed softly. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good.¡± He was worried that his appearance would be too shabby, but it was clearly different. Of course, he had taken a character poster before the shooting, but that could be edited on theputer, and it was different to see it in reality. But he couldn¡¯t hide his innate aura, so he was worried, but Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s mood was changing as he stared at the script. ¡°Let¡¯s do a quick rehearsal.¡± There was no big change in the script from the reading, and there were only some ad-libs added. The reading was a process of matching the characters that each had interpreted, and the director was impressed by Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s performance at the reading. It was a perfect character interpretation that even the writer nodded. ¡°Ready, go!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who finished the rehearsal, entered the monitor screen. He changed his expression at the director¡¯s signal. The scene he was shooting now was Itaewo¡¯s first appearance. ¡°You see¡­ there¡¯s something missing.¡± ¡°Yes, yes?¡± Bang! Bang! The steel pipe in his hand hit the steel railing, making a loud noise. Then he suddenly slumped down. ¡°I¡¯m sleepy. So sleepy!¡± He shook his head violently, shaking his hands as if he was having withdrawal symptoms. He looked out of his mind, and the other actor swallowed his saliva. Itaewo leaned his head forward to the silent opponent and opened his eyes slightly. ¡°What, aren¡¯t you curious?¡± ¡°Well, but¡­¡± ¡°But I can¡¯t sleep.¡± ¡°What?¡± Itaewo suddenly kicked the pile of trash next to him. ¡°I can¡¯t, sleep, I said!¡± It was an action that was not written in the script. He kicked it so hard that the trash scattered with a thud and a gust of wind. ¡°Uh¡­¡± The other actor was stiffened by Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s ad-lib and missed the timing for the next line. ¡°Cut! Wait a minute. Yeonseo.¡± The director gestured for him toe over. ¡°I get what you¡¯re trying to do, Yeonseo, but let¡¯s give a heads-up. That actor doesn¡¯t have much experience yet.¡± ¡°If I give a heads-up, is that an ad-lib? He knows now, so he¡¯ll do better.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s interpretation of Itaewo was like a bomb that could explode at any moment. He thought it would be good to do a lot of ad-libs for a character who had a lot of sudden actions. He couldn¡¯t sleep and sometimes showed violence. He also had moments of sudden eleration when he spoke. He needed some venting, but he couldn¡¯t hit the other actor, could he? ¡°Anyway, let¡¯s do it again.¡± The director knew the rumors about Yoo Yeon Seo well. But he was cooperative enough. And it wasn¡¯t an ad-lib that didn¡¯t fit at all, so he could let it go generously. After the shooting, Yoo Yeon Seo approached Ryu Hyekyung, who was standing a little away from the monitor. ¡°Auntie, hello.¡± ¡°Oh, yeah. Hi, nephew. You¡¯re good at acting.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you shooting today, auntie?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­ I came to see the shooting atmosphere. I¡¯m always like this.¡± Ryu Hyekyung¡¯s manager widened his eyes. He was a person who didn¡¯t sleep unless it was his own shooting. The stylist poked his side and the manager managed to keep his expression. He had already seen Im Seunghyun¡¯s report and knew it was all a lie, but Yoo Yeon Seo pretended to be surprised. ¡°Really? That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Amazing, what? It¡¯s basic.¡± Ryu Hyekyung shrugged her shoulders. ¡®Should I poke her a little?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo asked cautiously. ¡°Do you remember what I said at the reading?¡± ¡°Oh, that? It was such a long time ago that I don¡¯t remember well.¡± Ryu Hyekyung waved her hand. She added a word as if she was kind. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you if I remember anythingter.¡± ¡°Really? Then I can¡¯t help it. Excuse me, the director is calling me.¡± But contrary to her expectation, Yoo Yeon Seo turned his body as if he wasn¡¯t very sorry. ¡°Did Yoo Yeon Seo just call you auntie?¡± ¡°Well, technically, he¡¯s right.¡± He was a member of the same group as Lee Heeseo, so it wasn¡¯t a very fitting word¡­ Ryu Hyekyung¡¯s stylist lowered his head at the unusually kind attitude. ¡®Does this sister still have feelings for him?¡¯ The stylist who had been with Ryu Hyekyung for years knew her intentions well. And Ryu Hyekyung was¡­ ¡®That¡¯s not it¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo wanted information about Lee Heeseo, and Ryu Hyekyung wanted to tease him with it, but Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t seem to have much attachment. Ryu Hyekyung was flustered and just looked at his back. Chapter 80: What do you want to know? Chapter 80: What do you want to know? The filming of ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ continued. Yoo Yeon Seo, who showed an impressive performance in his first appearance as Itaewo, could not avoid the director¡¯s call. ¡°Excuse me for a moment.¡± He had done a good job in interpreting his character. But did he act perfectly? That was debatable. Yoo Yeon Seo followed the director¡¯s call to the monitor. ¡®It¡¯s good as it is, but¡­¡¯ Director Son Janghoon stroked his chin as he pondered. He had to restrain his own vision for the sake of the original work. He tried to quench his thirst with directing the actors. He had cast the actors of ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ based on how well they matched the original characters, rather than their acting skills. After all, he could improve their acting with his directing, but he couldn¡¯t change their faces and vibes. But the acting of An Hyunsung, who was still a rookie, had its limits even with his directing. He didn¡¯t have much time to hold him back, so he had let it slide. But Yoo Yeon Seo was different. He was eager to see more from him. ¡°Yeon Seo, can you make it more unhinged? Like you¡¯re on the edge of a cliff and barely hanging on.¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯ll try.¡± ¡°Good. You can rest for now. We have a long way to go until the next scene.¡± He also liked how he nodded without a word. An Hyunsung, the lead actor, was acting stiff for some reason. ¡®Anyone would think they switched ces.¡¯ The notorious jerk of the entertainment industry had suddenly be meek and mild, and the rookie actor had caught the star disease and was nowhere to be seen on the set¡­ The director sighed as he saw An Hyunsung arrivingte to the filming site from the van. Yoo Yeon Seo slumped into his chair with his name on it. He tilted his head back and almosty down, covering his face with the script. ¡®Ad-libs have their limits.¡¯ The director had praised his unpredictable actions. But he had to be different in his usual speech and minor behaviors. He had to be crazy, but not look like he had a disability. ¡®Itaewo and I have something inmon.¡¯ A person who went crazy from being deprived of sleep, and a person who went crazy from seeing hallucinations. They also shared aplicated feeling towards their mothers. The reason why Itaewo was deprived of sleep in ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ was closely rted to Ryu Hyekyung and Yoon Jiyoung, who yed the roles of his mother in the drama. Yoon Jiyoung, who turned out to be the final viin of the drama, had used Itaewo as a sacrifice for her experiment. Itaewo, who failed to obtain the ability that the protagonist had, was abandoned and hated his mother who made him like this. What about the real Yoo Yeon Seo? Didn¡¯t he resent Lee Heeseo, who remained as a hallucination and tormented him? ¡®How did the original body live all this time?¡¯ Wasn¡¯t the real Yoo Yeon Seo simr to Itaewo, who suffered from anger management disorder? (He suddenly threw things and yelled. He told me to get lost, so I decided to leave him alone forever. He really quit.) (He went berserk on the set for interrupting his thoughts. I had a hard time cleaning up after him. Director Shin Hyowon likes whiskey, so keep that in mind if the actor causes trouble again.) The anger and tyranny that came out of the ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo file¡¯, and his dirty personality that was well-known to the public. He thought that it was probably a personality disorder caused by the hallucination, and that it led to his bad reputation in the entertainment industry. In that case¡­ ¡®Should I push the synchronization to the limit again?¡¯ Beta intervened. Yoo Yeon Seo was tempted for a moment, but quickly dismissed it. It was not good to rely on memory synchronization. Besides, the side effects of pushing it to the limit were too severe. He was lucky that Lim Seunghyun and Itaegyeom had picked him up and taken him home when he was on the ¡®Baekhoham¡¯. But he couldn¡¯t be sure that it would happen again. ¡°Yeon Seo, do you want to practice the linester?¡± ¡°Yes, auntie.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered dryly, lost in his thoughts. Ryu Hyekyung¡¯s eyes twitched slightly, but he didn¡¯t care. He treated her as nothing more than a fellow actor in the same work, as if he wasn¡¯t interested in Lee Heeseo¡¯s idol days. ¡®Yeah, you won¡¯t show yourself easily, will you?¡¯ The cunning snake of the entertainment industry, Ryu Hyekyung, noticed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s intention and red at him. ¡®You¡¯d better spit it out first.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo sensed her inner thoughts and replied with a smile. ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo changed his clothes and headed out of the set after finishing his filming for the day. ¡°Yeon Seo, do you have some time?¡± Ryu Hyekyung had finished her filming 30 minutes ago. But she was still there, which meant she was waiting for Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s filming to end. ¡®Did she change her mind?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo looked at his wristwatch and said. ¡°Yes, about 20 minutes.¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Itaegyeom, you go to the car and start the engine.¡± Itaegyeom looked back and forth between Yoo Yeon Seo and Ryu Hyekyung, and then headed to the car without a word. Lim Seunghyun followed Yoo Yeon Seo, since he wasn¡¯t told to leave. ¡°Are you just leaving your manager behind?¡± ¡°Manager? Oh, no¡­ He¡¯s not my manager.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged his shoulders. ¡°My secretary, from Juseong¡¯s Strategic nning Department.¡± Ryu Hyekyung¡¯s eyes widened. Juseong¡¯s Secretariat was famous, but the Strategic nning Department was even more so. It was headed by Yu¡¯s friend and secretary, who was his right-hand man. There were all kinds of rumors about it. ¡®Juseong¡¯s Strategic nning Department has all the information in Korea.¡¯ ¡®There¡¯s nothing Juseong¡¯s informationwork can¡¯t do. Finding people¡¯s weaknesses is a piece of cake.¡¯ Such rumors were abundant. Naturally, being part of the Strategic nning Department gave an image of an elite. ¡®There¡¯s some exaggeration, but it¡¯s not entirely false.¡¯ It was important that Ryu Hyekyung believed it. That¡¯s why he revealed Lim Seunghyun¡¯s affiliation. ¡°If you¡¯re from the Strategic nning Department¡­¡± ¡°Then you must know a lot, so it¡¯ll be easier to talk.¡± He had dated many chaebols, so he must have heard a lot about Juseong. He stared at Ryu Hyekyung¡¯s face, which looked like her soul had left her body. ¡°You must have done some background check on me.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He was confident about his background check. After all, the one who had to bow down was Ryu Hyekyung, not him. It wasn¡¯t a superficial background check. She probably had some weaknesses that could force her to retire. Ryu Hyekyung, who had her mouth open nkly, let out a small sigh. She shouldn¡¯t have calcted. She should have just given him what he wanted and added a debt to her conscience. ¡®I didn¡¯t want to do this either.¡¯ It wasn¡¯t his nature to shake people¡¯s weaknesses. But he was in a hurry. The frequency of seeing Lee Heeseo¡¯s hallucination was increasing. ¡°So, what do you want to know?¡± ¡°You know what. Stop pretending you don¡¯t.¡± She raised her hands as if to signal her surrender and spoke with a tired face. ¡°Fine, about Heeseo¡­ What can you offer me? I can¡¯t just tell you with my mouth.¡± He was still looking for his own benefit in this situation, which was impressive in a way. He turned on his phone and handed it to her. He had already prepared a tempting bait through Lim Seunghyun. ¡°Kang Geuncheol, the president of Sanbo Group, is a distant rtive of mine. And he¡¯s single, since he divorced not long ago.¡± Sanbo Group was a conglomerate ranked eighth in the business world, and Kang Geuncheol was a big shot who would be the next chairman. He was a different level from the people Ryu Hyekyung had met. ¡°I¡¯ll set you up with him. Make it look like a coincidence.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°That should meet your high standards, right? And whether you can seduce him or not depends on your skills, auntie.¡± He was implying that the only thing she was good for was a coincidental meeting. ¡°Fine. I get it.¡± She leaned her back against the wall, exhausted. He smiled leisurely. ¡®Actually, I can¡¯t do more than that.¡¯ He couldn¡¯t let his grandfather hear about it. All he had to do was find out where Kang Geuncheol was going and tell her the ce. She might have misunderstood him too much, but he had deliberately made it sound more impressive. ¡°So, where should I start? What happened to Heeseo when she was in the entertainment industry?¡± He raised his hand to cut her off. ¡°Just tell me the main points. I have a schedule too.¡± ¡°The main points?¡± He was curious about what happened to her, but it wasn¡¯t unimaginable. The entertainment industry in the 80s, the young Lee Heeseo who was praised as the beauty of the century. Of course, not everything was good for her. He suppressed the hot feeling that rose near his temple. ¡°Isn¡¯t there anything that would interest me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± He acted differently from what she expected, and Ryu Hyekyung spoke smugly. He wouldn¡¯t know this, would he? ¡°Did you know that Heeseo was stalked from her debut until she got married?¡± ¡°Stalked?¡± That was an important clue. He had never heard of it before, but he pretended to be calm. She had something to hold and shake, and there was no point in showing his interest. He crossed his arms as if he wasn¡¯t satisfied with her information. She was flustered by his arrogant attitude. ¡°And then?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Is that all?¡± *** After finishing the filming and getting an important clue from Ryu Hyekyung, Yoo Yeon Seo headed to the cafe on the first floor of the JSTV building. It was the wrap-up party for ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯. ¡®Why do I feel more excited from talking to Ryu Hyekyung than from filming the kiss scene?¡¯ He turned his neck tiredly. Ryu Hyekyung didn¡¯t notice his bluffing, and promised to tell him whenever she remembered something. ¡°Mr. Lim Seunghyun.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Can you investigate the stalker that Ryu Hyekyung mentioned?¡± Lim Seunghyun stopped walking and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. He couldn¡¯t say yes easily. ¡®Why does he want to investigate her¡­¡¯ It was a taboo for Juseong¡¯s head family to talk about Lee Heeseo. Only the family members knew that Yoo Yeon Seo had a seizure whenever he thought of Lee Heeseo before the ident. But he felt something bad, and he wasn¡¯t sure if this was really for Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s sake. ¡°I know you¡¯re curious, butter.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo opened the door to the cafe. It wasn¡¯t a casual party. There was a brief recording in the form of a postscript, since the program did better than expected. ¡°You¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Uncle! Yeon Seo is here!¡± With the help of the staff, Yoo Yeon Seo fixed the pin microphone on his clothes and frowned as he saw the cast members greeting him too enthusiastically. ¡°What?¡± They all had strange expressions. He looked at his wristwatch. He waste because of talking to Ryu Hyekyung, but not thatte¡­ ¡°Hey, what did you do without telling us?¡± ¡°We were shocked by the news. Do you have to do everything by yourself?¡± ¡°Look, look at him pretending he doesn¡¯t know.¡± He wasn¡¯t pretending, he really didn¡¯t know. Yoo Yeon Seo sat down in an empty seat. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the inte? News articles and stuff. Everyone¡¯s talking about you.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t have time to look at it because of filming.¡± ¡°Wow, he really didn¡¯t know.¡± Kim Ijun put his arm around Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s shoulder and showed him his phone. ¡°Look at this.¡± On the screen he showed him, there was the SNS of the local guide they had seen on the ind, and a picture of him sitting next to Raul with a bright smile. He hadn¡¯t seen him since he went to the hospital, so he was a bit d. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled slightly. ¡°He looks healthy.¡± ¡°No, not the picture, look at the text below.¡± Kim Ijun tapped the screen. Yoo Yeon Seo read the text quickly and snorted. ¡°¡­What a useless thing to write.¡± Chapter 81: I don’t deserve to be treated like this. Chapter 81: I don¡¯t deserve to be treated like this. Chapter 81 < I don¡¯t deserve to be treated like this. > After the ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ team left, many Korean tourists came to visit this ce. I also had more work to do, so I was having happy daystely. The guide started his post with a brief review of how it was to work with the team. Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo was even more handsome in person?? And I didn¡¯t count how manynguages he spoke, but he had no problemmunicating, so I had nothing to do. And he was more kind than I expected. Kind, he just wasn¡¯t interested. Maybe he was quiet unlike the rumors, so they thought he was kind. But what caught his attention was thest paragraph, not this praise. However, as more tourists came to the ind, some people showed too much interest in Raul and his family, who appeared on the show. Some Korean tourists blocked the way of the child who appeared on the show, trying to upload him on SNS and MyTube, and rudely made him turn his head. I tried to intervene, but some young men from the vige who happened to pass by helped me. They said that Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo came to them personally and gave them money, asking them to protect Raul from the rude people who came after watching the show. Why are they so detailed? Didn¡¯t I tell them to keep it a secret when I gave them money? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. Kim I-joon chuckled at his expression. ¡°What? Are you embarrassed?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Yes, you are.¡± I don¡¯t understand why he likes me so much when he¡¯s not even a member of the same group. Yoo Yeon Seo turned his body around and got out of Kim I-joon¡¯s arm-in-arm. ¡°So, is this the reason for this atmosphere?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because he¡¯s amazing, because he¡¯s amazing.¡± Park Seung-hwan smiled broadly. ¡°You did well.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded slightly without answering. He didn¡¯t like being the center of attention like this. He felt an inexplicable awkwardness and frowned, but people thought he was embarrassed and giggled. ¡°Did you expect this to happen?¡± ¡°I just thought it would.¡± ¡°Tell us. We can make money too.¡± ¡°Sister, do you have more money than me?¡± Lee Yoon-jung closed her mouth. But she didn¡¯t seem to feel bad, as she was full ofughter. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t understand why these people were like this. It was nothing to him. ¡°He must have liked the kid.¡± ¡°The kid is cute, right? And¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo briefly answered Jin Soo-ho¡¯s question and fell into thought. He didn¡¯t know why. He just woke up the next day and found himself looking for them. ¡°Let¡¯s call it the price of the picture.¡± Maybe it was because of his mood, but he felt like he was getting out of the illusion every time he saw Raul¡¯s picture, so he thought this much effort was cheap. Yoo Yeon Seo tried to change the subject and looked at Lee Jae-hak, the PD. ¡°PD, aren¡¯t you recording?¡± ¡°I¡¯m recording right now.¡± They¡¯re all in the same boat. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed. He couldn¡¯t adapt because they made a fuss over nothing. ¡®How much of a jerk was I before that they look at me with delight over this?¡¯ It would have been a littlepliment and a passing thing for anyone else. But the subject was Yoo Yeon Seo. He was showing a different behavior after the ident, contrary to the image of causing all kinds of incidents, so they were excited and wrote articles. -Wow, but he¡¯s really meticulous. How did he think of that? -I¡¯m a fan of Yoo Yeon Seo. What film should I start with? -Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality was a barrier, but I like him now that he¡¯s not like that. -Why are you all talking about Yoo Yeon Seo? What happened? ©¸He¡¯s dating Mi-dam. ©¸©¸Mi-dam??? Yoo Yeon Seo and Mi-dam??? ©¸It doesn¡¯t seem to match, but it¡¯s true. ©¸Wow, really? The public opinion around Yoo Yeon Seo changed from before the ident. The biggest influence was that he showed a different appearance in his main job. -But isn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo a psychopath? ©¸It¡¯s hard to call him a psychopath, but he breaks a lot of things. -Who was the celebrity who abused his power at the drama set? -Did Yoo Yeon Seo apologize to the writer who he cursed at during Woo Soon-gan? Of course, there were not only favorable posts. They already knew everything, but they pretended not to know and posted questions to re-examine what Yoo Yeon Seo had done before. [Male Actor] Yoo Yeon Seo showing a different behavior after the ident Our actor has changed~ I¡¯m not filming, but I¡¯m writing this because I¡¯m frustrated by seeing only the posts that praise him. First of all, acting skills, he really improved a lot. But did his soul change after the ident? He¡¯s changed as a person. But the funny thing is, Yoo Yeon Seo is originally an actor, and an actor should act well, right? Why didn¡¯t he do well when he knew how to do it so well? What about the other actors, directors, writers, and staff who suffered from his bad acting? And sending away the giarist writer, this is also just a good thing that happened to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s jerk behavior, right? ¡°Ugh, I¡¯m just trying to scare him. Why is he doing my job for me?¡± I¡¯m enough to cause trouble and interfere with the filming. There¡¯s no need for An Hyun-seong to join in. ¡°Hey!¡± Lee Tae-gyeom, who was clinging to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s waist, shouted loudly. Even with an adult man hanging on to her, Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t stop walking. Lee Tae-gyeom looked pitiful as he was dragged along. ¡°Let¡¯s just go quietly, quietly.¡± ¡°Mr. Im Seung-hyun, please take care of this.¡± Im Seung-hyun lifted Lee Tae-gyeom with one hand. Lee Tae-gyeom opened his eyes wide in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ll handle whatever the lord does.¡± ¡°Did you hear that? Learn from him.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom made a sad face. The secretary said he wouldn¡¯t get involved in anything rted to the entertainment industry. It was up to me to clean up the mess. ¡°It¡¯ll be fine. I¡¯ll take care of it if anything happens.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom¡¯s expression brightened up. ¡°Ready, go!¡± At the director¡¯s signal, Yoo Yeon Seo threw a roundhouse kick. ¡®What kind of kick is that¡­¡¯ How fast is that? An Hyun-seong barely ducked his upper body and avoided the kick. He opened his eyes wide and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. He didn¡¯t remember seeing such an action in the script. ¡®He dodged it.¡¯ Actually, she was going to stop right next to his head. He had more reflexes than she thought. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled as if she was having fun and threw a punch. ¡°Huh!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s fist hit right next to An Hyun-seong¡¯s ear. Even though it was a set, the wall made of a fairly solid material was broken. ¡°Ow!¡± There was a line saying he was surprised, but this wasn¡¯t the way to act scared and shrink. It seemed like it was An Hyun-seong himself, not Ji Beom-woo, who came out. He waited for the director¡¯s NG sign with a desperate face. ¡°Is he doing that on purpose?¡± ¡°It seems like it. Shouldn¡¯t he stop?¡± ¡°Wait and see.¡± But the director didn¡¯t stop. The scene they were filming was where I Tae-o threatened Ji Beom-woo. But this wasn¡¯t the situation to go that far. Director Son allowed Yoo Yeon Seo to have some free ad-libs, but this was too much for an ad-lib. The staff who were watching whispered quietly. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo is at it again¡­¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo did what Yoo Yeon Seo does.¡± Suddenly speeding up was Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s signature before the ident. Of course, she never did this while acting, but anyone could see that this was her way of venting her anger at An Hyun-seong, who dyed the filming. ¡°It¡¯s kind of satisfying, though.¡± ¡°Director, I think we should stop now.¡± ¡°Oh, no.¡± Director Son turned on his double eyelids and nced at An Hyun-seong¡¯s agency manager who was looking at him. He said loudly. ¡°Cut! Yeon Seo, you¡¯re too fierce.¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who stopped her fist in front of An Hyun-seong¡¯s nose, swept back her falling bangs. She didn¡¯t look sorry at all. ¡°I was too immersed.¡± She said that and smiled at An Hyun-seong¡¯s flustered face. ¡°You were sote that I got angry, I guess.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You understand, right?¡± *** I don¡¯t think it was such a big deal that I protected that kid who caused amotion. The hint was too obvious. I should have beaten up those ignorant Korean tourists who harassed the kid, but of course our actor is so great~ They say things like that, but don¡¯t they get tired of it? They whine andin about how I¡¯ve changed my behavior a few times, as if Imitted a crime against them before. They act like they have high moral standards and curse me for trivial things. I don¡¯t get why these pathetic losers are worried about the golden spoon. Why don¡¯t they take care of their own lives before worrying about a rich celebrity? They don¡¯t even know that this is all a scheme to wash my image. Can¡¯t they see the signs? There¡¯s someone behind me, Joo Sung-im. And my mom has a tight grip on the entertainment industry. She makes me attend all the events of the chaebol families, and it seems like I¡¯ve reconciled with my family. The current atmosphere is all orchestrated by them. Isn¡¯t Joo Sung¡¯s strategic nning department notorious for spreading rumors? Manipting public opinion is nothing to them. I don¡¯t like the situation these days. The variety shows used to help poor people live better and had a public purpose. But now there¡¯s none of that, only emotional, healing, and parenting shows. And they¡¯re all about rich celebrities feeding their kids in their Han River view apartments. How fun is that to watch? Why do they send them on trips with the +production costs? Doesn¡¯t that make them feel deprived? And even my cousin became a YouTuber. He got 100 million views and 1 million subscribers without any effort, just by using his connections. Isn¡¯t that a scam? Stop praising the silver spoons and wake up, people. Anyway, I think this is all a show. LOL ©¸Hara-bi, hi. Why haven¡¯t you been around? I wanted to see your previous post but you deleted it. ©¸©¸Love Letter. It was taken down by the report rush. TT ©¸Wow, I never thought I¡¯d agree with Hara-bi. LOL ©¸I¡¯m honestly a fan of Yoo Yeon Seo, but his pre-ident fandom was more fun. That¡¯s a fact. ©¸©¸222. It would have been more enjoyable to fangirl over him if he caused trouble like before. ©¸But Hara-bi is also mean. LOL. Why don¡¯t you spend your time on raising your pathetic sry instead of bashing the rich genius? LOL ©¸Seeing Hara-bi write this, it seems like Yoo Yeon Seo is doing well these days. LOL. Please bash him more. LOL LOL ©¸©¸I think he¡¯s in his prime right now. YY ©¸Can you guys talk in the fan cafe? *** But the inte reaction is just talk on the inte. In reality, the public opinion on Yoo Yeon Seo was quite favorable. And this atmosphere continued to the filming set of ¡®The Deprived¡¯. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He nodded indifferently at the staff who approached him with a friendly smile. He frowned as he saw the staff who were still waiting after he finished his makeup. ¡°Hasn¡¯t the filming started yet?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Hyun-sung hasn¡¯t arrived yet. Do you have a schedule after this, Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a relief.¡± The lead actor, Ahn Hyun-sung, who had star disease, caused trouble in various ways for the filming. He waste, and he tried to cover up his forgotten lines with out-of-ce ad-libs when Yoo Yeon Seo improvised a lot ording to his character. ¡°Is Hyo-joon not filming today?¡± ¡°Yes, we¡¯re having a hard time too.¡± It was better when Go Hyo-joon was there, but Go Hyo-joon didn¡¯t have that much screen time, so on the days he wasn¡¯t there, he caused one problem after another. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Ahn Hyun-sung entered the set with a bright smile. The director sighed. Ahn Hyun-sung¡¯s agency was a big one for actors, and they had a close rtionship with the productionpany, so he couldn¡¯t say anything harsh. ¡°Hyun-sung, don¡¯t bete next time.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± As he went into the powder room to do his makeup, the staff murmured. ¡°Thank goodness Yoo Yeon Seo is here.¡± ¡°Are you not busy these days?¡± ¡°Can you take a picture with me after the filming is over?¡± ¡°Yes, sure.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo brushed them off and looked at the script. He couldn¡¯t concentrate. ¡®I¡¯m annoyed¡­¡¯ He felt strange. But he couldn¡¯t figure out why he felt strange. It wasn¡¯t like he was seeing hallucinations. Was it because Ahn Hyun-sung dyed the filming? ¡°Hey, Lee Tae-gyum.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Have I been too nicetely?¡± He unconsciously blurted out the words and realized why he felt strange. ¡®I don¡¯t deserve to be treated like this.¡¯ It was weird to say that he had been nice, and the person who said it was Yoo Yeon Seo. Lee Tae-gyum felt goosebumps on his arms. ¡°What, what are you going to do?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo ignored his words and approached the staff. ¡°Hyun-sung is here, so we¡¯re starting the filming, right?¡± ¡°Hey, hey, wait a minute.¡± Lee Tae-gyum hurriedly followed Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°You¡¯re not going to do anything, right?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll just scare him a bit. Why is he doing what I should do?¡± He was the only one who needed to act up and interfere with the filming. Ahn Hyun-sung didn¡¯t have to do that. ¡°Hey!¡± Lee Tae-gyum clung to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s waist and shouted. Even though a grown man was hanging on to him, Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t stop walking. Lee Tae-gyum looked pitiful as he was dragged along. ¡°Let¡¯s just go quietly.¡± ¡°Lee Tae-gyum, get rid of this.¡± Lee Tae-gyum was pulled up by one hand by Lim Seung-hyun. Lee Tae-gyum opened his eyes wide in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of whatever the lord does.¡± ¡°Did you hear that? Learn from him.¡± Lee Tae-gyum made a sad face. The secretary said he wouldn¡¯t interfere with anything rted to the entertainment industry. It was my job to clean up the mess. ¡°There won¡¯t be any trouble. And even if there is, I¡¯ll handle it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Lee Tae-gyum¡¯s expression brightened. ¡°Ready, go!¡± At the director¡¯s sign, Yoo Yeon Seo threw a roundhouse kick. ¡®What kind of kick is that¡­¡¯ It was so fast. Ahn Hyun-sung barely dodged the kick by bending his upper body. He looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with wide eyes. He didn¡¯t think there was such an action in the script. ¡®He dodged it.¡¯ He was actually going to stop right next to his head. He had more reflexes than he thought. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled as if he was having fun and threw a punch. ¡°Ugh!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s fist hit right next to Ahn Hyun-sung¡¯s ear. Even though it was a set, the wall made of fairly solid material was broken. ¡°Ow!¡± There was a line that he was supposed to be surprised, but he didn¡¯t have to shrink back in fear like that. It seemed like it was Ahn Hyun-sung himself, not Ji Beom-woo. He looked at the director with a desperate face, hoping for an NG sign. ¡°Is he doing that on purpose?¡± ¡°It looks like it. Shouldn¡¯t we stop him?¡± ¡°Wait and see.¡± But the director didn¡¯t stop him. The scene they were filming was where Lee Tae-o threatened Ji Beom-woo. But it wasn¡¯t supposed to be this intense. The director had allowed Yoo Yeon Seo to improvise freely, but this was too much for an ad-lib. The staff who were watching whispered. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo is doing it again¡­¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo is being Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± It was his signature to suddenly go berserk before the ident. Of course, he never did that while acting, but it looked like he was venting his anger at Ahn Hyun-sung who dyed the filming. ¡°It¡¯s kind of satisfying.¡± ¡°Director, I think we should stop now.¡± ¡°Oops.¡± The director opened his eyes wide and looked at the agency manager of Ahn Hyun-sung, then shouted. ¡°Cut! Yoo Yeon Seo, you¡¯re too violent.¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stopped his fist in front of Ahn Hyun-sung¡¯s nose and pushed back his hair that was falling down. He didn¡¯t look sorry at all. ¡°I was too immersed.¡± He said that and smiled at Ahn Hyun-sung¡¯s flustered face. ¡°I guess I was angry because you werete, Hyun-sung.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You understand, right?¡± Chapter 82: Image Management Chapter 82: Image Management Chapter 82 < Image Management > ¡°Let¡¯s not interfere with the filming too much.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You know that, right?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who tapped An Hyun-seong¡¯s shoulder as if to encourage him, approached the director. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I ruined the wall.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. There¡¯s something to cover it up.¡± It was a clever spot that wouldn¡¯t show up on the camera. It was also a spot that could be hidden with some props. Did he calcte this too? The director looked at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back with a strange expression. The director expected something to explode when he saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager holding his waist and trying to stop him. He didn¡¯t stop because he realized his intention. ¡®I wouldn¡¯t have imagined this in the past.¡¯ It was the ¡®that Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯ who used to cause trouble that solved the headache. Even if Yoo Yeon Seo was just being capricious, it looked like he was pointing out An Hyun-seong¡¯s irresponsible behavior on the set. Well, if I had to workte because of one person, I would too¡­ Director Son approached An Hyun-seong. ¡°Are you okay, Hyun-seong?¡± ¡°¡­Yes, director.¡± ¡°I should have stopped you first¡­ Let¡¯s take a break and then do it.¡± The director, who spoke with an unapologetic face, prepared for the filming of another actor. An Hyun-seong¡¯s face turned red at the gaze directed at him. ¡°Manager.¡± ¡°Just stay put.¡± An Hyun-seong¡¯s agency manager stiffened his expression and crossed his arms. Managers usually don¡¯t stick to rookie actors. It meant that he had high expectations for An Hyun-seong. To be exact, it was An Hyun-seong who gained poprity from ¡®The Deprived People¡¯. An Hyun-seong, who realized that the manager was sticking to him because he was an extraordinary rookie, had a sense of privilege and developed star disease. ¡®I pampered him too much.¡¯ But he didn¡¯t step in because of the background that Yoo Yeon Seo had behind him. He threatened him, but he didn¡¯t really hit him, so it was vague. He was cautious because he didn¡¯t know what woulde back if he protested. ¡®He was quiet and then suddenly?¡¯ No, Yoo Yeon Seo was always like this. He was toocent and responded too casually, believing the rumors that he had changed. The manager sighed. ¡°That¡¯s why I told you to act like a rookie. You¡¯re already suffering from star disease¡­¡± An Hyun-seong, who was scolded, shut his mouth and sat down. Lee Tae-gyeom looked at Yoo Yeon Seo, who sat down with his mouth slightly open. He knew his movements from the action school, but it was faster and more threatening than before. Was this what he meant by scaring him? He scared him properly. ¡°Wow, what did you do? Awesome.¡± ¡°Image management.¡± He had never seen anyone do image management like this. Lee Tae-gyeomughed. ¡®He told me to stop him no matter what he does.¡¯ But is that necessary now? He used to be anxious because he didn¡¯t know where he would go, but now he seemed to be going in a good direction. Lee Tae-gyeom looked at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hand, which had hit the wall earlier. ¡°Are you feeling down? How¡¯s your hand?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo raised his hand and showed it to Lee Tae-gyeom and Lim Seung-hyun. There was no trace of redness. He was a fool if he couldn¡¯t control this much. ¡°The manager over there is looking at us, is he saying anything?¡± ¡°Me? How?¡± ¡°How¡­ he can¡¯t.¡± ¡°He¡¯ll just spread gossip behind my back.¡± And that was what he wanted. He hoped to improve his image a little bit, but he didn¡¯t want it to improve this much. Lately, there had been a lot of positive reactions to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s re-evaluation, but wouldn¡¯t it be easier for his future entertainment career if he had a slightly troublemaker image? He wouldn¡¯t have to worry about people like An Hyun-seong interfering with the filming. ¡°Wow, you¡¯re crazy.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that too much?¡± ¡°Why? I liked it.¡± ¡°Still, what if you really hit him¡­¡± He smiled softly at the murmuring sound nearby. If he really hit him, that would be assault. The original Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯tmit any crimes either. ¡®I should have done this sooner.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t avoid An Hyun-seong¡¯s gaze, which was staring at him. ¡®The one you should be afraid of is not Go Hyo-joon, but me.¡¯ So don¡¯t be so arrogant and focus on the filming. An Hyun-seong turned his head at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s strong gaze. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± He got up from his seat at the director¡¯s call. ¡®The Deprived People Season 2¡¯ was nearing the end of filming. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a lot of scenes at the end, showed up at the set and acted as Lee Tae-o. ¡°Something came outside.¡± ¡°Wow, what is it?¡± When lunch time came, the staff¡¯s faces brightened, thinking they would eat the usual lunch box. *** ¡°Sir, I think you should go outside.¡± ¡°Why? Oh, don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± I had a feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu¡­ I made a bored expression and followed Lim Seung-hyun to the buffet car set up next to the filming site. ¡°¡­Juseong Hotel?¡± ¡°Wow, it¡¯s not just a buffet, it¡¯s a hotel buffet!¡± ¡°Who sent this?¡± The staff walked briskly. In Korean society, where greetings start with asking if you¡¯ve eaten, giving food is a sure way to make people happy. There was a tent set up outside the buffet car, with a table decorated with flowers and gifts for the staff, such as neck pillows, wine, cigarettes, and so on. ¡®The secretaries must have worked hard.¡¯ My father said he was interested, but he really did it. Anyone would think he was a fan, the way he prepared so thoroughly. ¡°Wow, this wine is expensive¡­¡± ¡°Crazy, there are luxury brands here?¡± ¡°Really?¡± And the gifts were all high-end products, without any discrimination between the low-level staff and the director, the extras, and the actors. Everyone was amazed and took pictures. ¡°Yeon Seo, we¡¯ll enjoy this.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never received a support buffet from the chairman of Juseong Group in my life.¡± ¡°The chairman?¡± Yeon Seo frowned at the director¡¯s words. Not my father? He checked the banner sign outside and chuckled. Go, my grandson! Juseong Group Yoo Chang-ho Chairman ¡°¡­Did Grandpa really do this?¡± Why is Grandpa here? He was thest person I expected to do this kind of support. He immediately called him. ¡°Grandpa.¡± (You finally contacted me first. I guess you¡¯re ready.) ¡°What is this? Did you really think of this?¡± (Of course I did! Who else?) Yeon Seo dropped his phone away from his ear. No, I really can¡¯t believe it. ¡°Why did Grandpa do this¡­?¡± (Gunmin, that guy, kept bragging, so I tried it too.) He heard a faint cough in his voice, as if he was embarrassed. He sent it because he didn¡¯t want to lose to his father, but he also cared about his grandson and checked his filming schedule. Yeon Seo felt a warmth in his chest. ¡®There¡¯s a day like this.¡¯ When I first entered this body, he was the one who yelled at me to behave properly. I couldn¡¯t imagine he would do this. (Is there anything else to say?) ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± He was disappointed by the short answer, but he had been cold all this time, so he couldn¡¯t expect more. He decided to be satisfied that his grandson called him first. (Well,e home for a visit.) ¡°¡­I¡¯lle when the filming is over.¡± He was worried about the annex at Grandpa¡¯s house, but it would be weird to say he wouldeter after receiving this. He hung up and stood next to the banner sign as Itaegyeom asked him to take a picture. *** Yoo Gunmin ran to Yoo Chairman¡¯s study with the support certification photo posted on his son¡¯s SNS. ¡°Father. What is this?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t even knock.¡± He was about to scold him, but he smiled faintly when he saw the screen in his son¡¯s hand. ¡°Well, it¡¯s nothing¡­¡± Y__Yeon Seo Someone richer than me sent me this #support#grandpa I enjoyed it. Yoo Gunmin frowned. You said why I sent this when I did! And two lines of text! Two hashtags! And the people¡¯s reactions were different from Yoo Gunmin¡¯s. [Issue¡î] Yeon Seo, receiving a lot of family love with support certification ¡®Special People¡¯ production team¡¯s special support certification¡­ a hotel buffet sent by Juseong Yoo Chang-ho Chairman Yeon Seo, ¡®Special People¡¯ luxurious support certification shot -Wow, is this really from Yoo Chairman? -That¡¯s crazy, lol -Chairman¡¯s love for his grandson is amazing Countless articles and derivative posts poured out. Even if they exaggerated a bit, everymunity was talking about Yeon Seo and Yoo Chairman. Yoo Chairman, who had only been seen in stern press photos and at presidential invitation dinners, had never been exposed to the media, so his support was shrouded in mystery. Of course, the reaction was explosive. ¡°What do you mean? It¡¯s just a meal.¡± President Yu answered casually, with his arms crossed. ¡°Did you expect your father to send something like this?¡± ¡°Is it hard? I just have to tell the kids below to do it.¡± The people in the secretary¡¯s office who ran around as if they were following the president¡¯s orders were expecting to receive an incentive. They were happy to receive this thanks to the young master. Yoo Gunmin, who sat in front of President Yu, racked his brain. He had to think of a better support than his father. ¡°Didn¡¯t you oppose Yeon Seo bing an entertainer?¡± ¡°A little escapade is not bad, right? I¡¯ll let it go until he graduates from school.¡± ¡°You still can¡¯t let go of your attachment. Just leave Yeon Seo alone to do what he wants.¡± ¡°Yunho needs more people to back him up! He looked like he was doing well on the showst time.¡± Your sons are helping you with thepany work? Yoo Gunmin smiled sheepishly. ¡°Don¡¯t make that face in front of others. That¡¯s why they say you¡¯re a son-obsessed fool.¡± ¡°That¡¯s apliment to me¡­ But, who was the guest who came and left?¡± Yoo Gunmin looked at the tea cup that was not yet cleared and asked. ¡°Yeon Seo came and left.¡± ¡°What are you doing, telling me that now?¡± ¡°Hey! Vice president!¡± Yoo Gunmin jumped up and ran out of the study. Yeon Seo must have already gone home long ago. ¡°Tsk tsk, you raised your son wrong.¡± President Yu shook his head as he watched Yoo Gunmin leave without any greeting. In the end, Yoo Gunmin returned home with a disappointed look. ¡°Did you know that father sent a buffet to Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°I saw it. I also booked a schedule. Maybe tomorrow?¡± ¡°You too?¡± Yoo Gunmin¡¯s eyes widened as he felt thepetition growing. His wife, Choi Yujin,ughed out loud. ¡°Do you know that?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Yunho also said he¡¯s sending something.¡± Yunho didn¡¯t think much and decided to send something too, since his father did. Yoo Gunmin smiled happily. ¡°Yunho knows how to take care of his brother.¡± ¡°If father sent it through Jusung Hotel, thedies would hear about it too, right?¡± His brothers would also join in the fun. Yoo Gunmin sighed as if he had lost his country. ¡°¡­Taking care of my sons was my joy.¡± His big aunt, Yoo Minjung, and his small aunt, Yoo Sunyoung, also heard the news and sent luxurious food and snack carts. And on top of that, his cousin, Park Sunwoo, who was a troublemaker, also sent a coffee cart. They sent them so recklessly that they couldn¡¯t send them back. The production team of ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ enjoyed the hotel buffet and coffee for a week. Naturally, the staff¡¯s attitude towards Yeon Seo was more than favorable. The image of a troublemaker that he had tried to restore was gone. Chapter 83: It didn’t feel like me. Chapter 83: It didn¡¯t feel like me. Chapter 83 < It didn¡¯t feel like me. > -A fierce supportpetition at the final shooting scene First of all, Yoo Yeon Seo had nailed it that only people who had more money than him could support him. But that was ridiculous, lol. It started with Yoo Chang-ho sending hotel buffets, fine wine, luxury goods, and so on. The next day, Choi Yoo-jin sent something better, and how could Yoo Geon-min, the leader of the eight-armed gang, miss out, lol. The day after that, Yoo Geon-min sent something even better as if he waspeting. Yoo Eun-ho, Yoo Min-jung, Yoo Seon-young, and even his cousin Park Seon-woo joined in. And they didn¡¯t just send once, but several times, so he ate hotel buffets, liquor, luxury gifts, and even coffee and desserts for a week. The picture below is a staff certification photo. If anyonements that he is their father or grandfather or something, and makes jokes about their inws, they will get nail poisoning, skin necrosis, and die bald. ©¸Wow, the support ss is amazing. ©¸Thest line defense is awesome. ©¸The support is crazy. ©¸How many billions did they spend on the gifts? ©¸But Park Seon-woo doesn¡¯t have more money than Yoo Yeon Seo, why did he send support? ©¸©¸I saw on the MyTube video that he put his mother¡¯s name and then made the banner with his name. ©¸But it¡¯s surprising, weren¡¯t they like this before? Didn¡¯t they not send anything? ©¸©¸There was a rumor that Yoo Yeon Seo and his family reconciled. ©¸©¸©¸What? They fought before? ©¸©¸©¸©¸Yoo Yeon Seo and Yoo Chang-ho are famous for having a big fight over Yoo Yeon Seo bing a celebrity. ©¸I work in the industry, and I wish I was a staff for the final shoot too. Who gives that kind of stuff to the lowest rank? I¡¯m so jealous. Yoo Yeon Seo looked around the shooting site with his arms crossed. His family had been sending food trucks, gifts, and so on to the shooting site. The cheering messages were also colorful. Yoo Geon-min showed his affection for his son without any filter, and his aunts sent them as if they werepeting for who loved their nephew more. ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡°Yeon Seo, we¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± For about a week, the staff receivedvish meals, desserts, and gifts, and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s image reached the peak of perfection. ¡°This is not it¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo muttered in front of the coffee truck that Choi Yoo-jin sent. He told him not to send it, but he did anyway. He couldn¡¯t send it back since the staff were happy, so he just epted it and resigned himself. ¡®I should have banned the support from the start.¡¯ Next time, I¡¯ll either ban it or something. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his head. ¡°You¡¯re not close with your mother?¡± Ryu Hye-kyung looked at him with suspicious eyes. Yoo Yeon Seo answered without changing his expression. ¡°He must have asked someone below him to send it. Everyone else did.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Really?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nced at Ryu Hye-kyung next to him. There were three stalkers attached to Lee Hee-seo that Lim Seung-hyun confirmed, and that was from the newspaper articles. There would be more if he dug into the president or manager of Twinkle¡¯s agency. But he ordered Lim Seung-hyun to stop the investigation. ¡®It¡¯s dangerous to dig deeper¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo found out that he had stepped on the tail when he visited his grandfather¡¯s house. Yoo Chang-ho, who was sitting in the study and drinking tea, said without beating around the bush. [Why are you investigating your dead mother?] Yoo Yeon Seo put down his teacup. He was quite shaken, and the sound of the teacup clinking was loud. [I¡¯m curious. I don¡¯t remember.] [Hmm, is that so? You still can¡¯t remember?] [Yes, I can¡¯t remember her face well.] Although there were media materials from Lee Hee-seo¡¯s active days, her face in his memory was noisy and crackling. Yoo Chang-ho let out a small breath as he looked at his grandson, who looked fine even when he talked about his dead mother. [Don¡¯t try to find out too much. It might go wrong again¡­] [Yes?] [No, it¡¯s nothing.] He let it go then, but Yoo Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t forget the look in his grandfather¡¯s eyes. There was worry and warning not to do anything foolish. It wasn¡¯t Lim Seung-hyun who spilled it. He had figured out that he was working for him a long time ago. He probably guessed that he stepped on the tail because he was from Joo Sung. ¡®But it didn¡¯t seem like he noticed that I was investigating the culprit.¡¯ His family was overprotective of Yoo Yeon Seo. When he was young, he had a seizure whenever he heard Lee Hee-seo¡¯s name, so they probably thought that they would block any minor interest in Lee Hee-seo as an extension of that. If they found out what Yoo Yeon Seo was trying to do in detail, Chairman Yoo would tie his hands and feet. ¡®That can¡¯t happen.¡¯ Anyway, since he stepped on the tail, he had to pretend to let go. ¡®I can¡¯t move directly either.¡¯ He was too conspicuous. His face and body, and even his innate aura, were too noticeable. No matter how he hid it, everyone recognized him. What he could do now was either dig deeper into Ryu Hye-kyung or¡­ ¡®Should I try to synchronize to the limit again?¡¯ ¡®It¡¯s not like I¡¯m going to die anyway.¡¯ Beta blurted out with worry. Anyway, syncing my memory to the limit was quite risky, but I confirmedst time that it wasn¡¯t life-threatening. The problem was losing consciousness, but I had a few days off after the shooting, so I had plenty of time. I ignored Beta¡¯s voice ringing in my head and opened my mouth. ¡°Auntie, did you get what you wanted?¡± ¡°Yeah. I did.¡± Ryu Hye-kyung seeded in having a ¡®chance encounter¡¯ with Kang Geun-cheol, the president of Sanbo Group, using the information that Yoo Yeon Seo gave her. ¡°Is that all?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you need at least three coincidental meetings to make it look natural?¡± It¡¯s easier when the other person has something they want. Yoo Yeon Seo swallowed his smile and spoke calmly. ¡°Do you know anything about the stalker?¡± ¡°Who? You know as well as I do that Hee-seo had more than one or two stalkers.¡± ¡°Is there anyone who stands out in your memory? Someone who didn¡¯t appear in the media.¡± ¡°Hmm, well¡­¡± Ryu Hye-kyung narrowed her eyes and pondered. ¡°I can¡¯t remember his name very well¡­ He was one of the extras who worked with us on a project. It was a beveragemercial¡­¡± An extra who appeared in a beverage CF with Twinkle¡­ That¡¯s easy to identify. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded slightly. ¡°Really? Anything else?¡± ¡°That guy was different from the other stalkers. He was creepy and persistent.¡± Ryu Hye-kyung lowered her head with a stiff face. That guy acted as if he was Hee-seo¡¯s boyfriend. He even barged into the shooting site and caused trouble. And when he was standing in front of the hotel with flowers, everyone was so startled that they shivered on the street until the manager came. ¡°What happened to him? Don¡¯t tell me nothing was done.¡± ¡°It was useless.¡± He was a delusional person who believed that he was Hee-seo¡¯s boyfriend and that they would get married soon. He was sent to the police station several times, but he got out easily because there was no standard for stalking crimes. ¡°I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s doing or where he is now. Maybe he did a few extra roles because of Hee-seo.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded silently. ¡°But why do you want to get into a chaebol family, auntie?¡± ¡°Do I look weird? Because I¡¯m old?¡± ¡°No, you have enough skills on your own, so why bother?¡± This was not an emptypliment. ¡®Twinkle¡¯ was so popr that it was almost Hee-seo¡¯s group. Even though she didn¡¯t get paid and ended up on the street because of the agency president¡¯s night flight, she didn¡¯t go back to her hometown and endured. She debuted as an actress around the same time as Hee-seo, who was a former member and rose to fame as an actress. But even so, Ryu Hye-kyung seeded in making aeback as an actress. She was now a veteran actress who had a life that was not inferior to anyone. Why did she want to tie herself to marriage? Couldn¡¯t she live as a free spirit as she was now? ¡°There was something that didn¡¯t change no matter how hard I tried.¡± ¡°¡­¡­.¡± ¡°That was power.¡± She noticed that the people who had harassed Hee-seo disappeared one by one from the industry after Hee-seo married Yoo Geon-min. There was a rumor in the industry that Yoo Geon-min had pulled some strings behind the scenes. That was what Ryu Hye-kyung wanted too. She didn¡¯t forget the people who had treated her rudely. ¡®Maybe he would have been caught sooner.¡¯ Ryu Hye-kyung thought so, and Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t know, since you already have it.¡± ¡°Well, yeah.¡± She gave a hollowugh as she looked at her old friend¡¯s son who didn¡¯t deny it. ¡°But why are you curious about that?¡± ¡°I have my reasons. Anyway, I¡¯ll text you what you want.¡± ¡°Okay. I have to go.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nced at Ryu Hye-kyung¡¯s back for a moment and sat down. He still had a long way to go before he could shoot the scene. ¡®Maybe I¡¯ll investigate that stalker after grandfather¡¯s surveince is over¡­¡¯ But what am I doing right now? He felt a sense of doubt. He tilted his head back and sank into his thoughts, and suddenly dropped his coffee cup. ¡°Ugh¡­!¡± Again. He wrapped his head and bowed his head. Two legs under a white curtain-like skirt. Yoo Yeon Seo shivered. ¡®This time it¡¯s different.¡¯ It was the same illusion he always saw, but his body felt strange. He hadn¡¯t even seen the white dress, but suddenly? Was it because he simply talked about Hee-seo that his body stiffened like this? He sweated coldly from the pain that pierced his heart. A staff member who was nearby approached Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Yunseo, who had roughly pushed away the staff¡¯s hand that was touching his shoulder, red at him with sharp eyes. ¡°What?¡± Itaegyeom, who wondered if he was trying to manage his image again, sensed something was wrong and moved his body. So did Im Seunghyun. ¡°Can¡¯t you get lost?¡± The staff, who was suddenly struck by lightning, was dragged back by another staff. They were surprised by Yunseo¡¯s unusual mood and hesitated. ¡°What¡¯s going on, all of a sudden¡­¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he weird?¡± His expression was different. His aura was full of killing intent, as if he would kill anyone who came close. The staffs, who felt themotion, turned their eyes to Yunseo. ¡°Sir.¡± ¡°Hey, are you okay?¡± Itaegyeom and Im Seunghyun exchanged nces. Yunseo¡¯s condition was strange but familiar. Itaegyeom felt like he was seeing Yunseo before the ident, and Im Seunghyun felt it was simr to what he had heard from the head of the strategic nning office. It was the state of having a seizure after recalling Ihee Seo. ¡°Uh¡­ I guess he¡¯s stressed out. Can you please stay away for now?¡± It was a much better response than making up an excuse. Im Seunghyun forcibly grabbed Yunseo¡¯s hand that was shaking off his own and put it on his shoulder. Yunseo, who resisted for a moment, was dragged along. Yunseo, who was taken to the van by Im Seunghyun, took a breath. ¡®What¡¯s going on. Why am I here?¡¯ Yunseo tapped his forehead with his eyes blinking a few times. His vision had darkened for a moment. But he still remembered what he had done clearly. ¡®It felt like I wasn¡¯t myself.¡¯ His body didn¡¯t listen to him. He looked at Itaegyeom and Im Seunghyun, who were waiting outside the car. Did he yell at them to leave him alone? And he had pushed Itaegyeom hard and made him fall. ¡°We can¡¯t leave him like that, sir.¡± ¡°We have to take him to the hospital.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He didn¡¯t want to go to the hospital. He didn¡¯t want to ruin the shooting either. Yunseo moved his hand first. ¡°No, I don¡¯t need that.¡± Yunseo opened the door of the van and spoke with a tired face. Im Seunghyun and Itaegyeom ran to him. They looked at Yunseo¡¯splexion. ¡°Sir, I think you should go and see a doctor.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong, are you okay? Why are you like that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Itaegyeom and Im Seunghyun paused. ¡°What? What do you mean?¡± ¡°Sir.¡± Yunseo muttered in a hollow voice. ¡°I really don¡¯t know¡­¡± Chapter 84: How long are you going to hide it? Chapter 84: How long are you going to hide it? Chapter 84 < How long are you going to hide it? > Lee Taegyeom, who was watching thest shooting of ¡®The Deprived People Season 2¡¯ from the corner of the set, chuckled when he saw Choi Jaewon, who stopped when he saw him. ¡°How are you, sir?¡± ¡°Brother.¡± Lee Taegyeom smiled brightly. His perception of the secretary brother, who was hard to approach at first, changedpletely after a certain incident. It had something to do with Choi Jaewon, who had left his seat as if he was running away a little while ago. [Hey, you. Come here.] [Me?] Yoo Yeon Seo, who was quieter than before, and the support bombing from his family, made his position in the set the best. Choi Jaewon was always dissatisfied with that. He felt annoyed that he was praised for being a little more docile. But he couldn¡¯t say anything to Yoo Yeon Seo directly, so he started to vent his anger on his manager, Lee Taegyeom. [Go and buy some water.] [Me? What about the actor¡¯s manager?] [Then who else is going to do it? My manager is busy.] Am I not busy? Lee Taegyeom gritted his teeth, but resigned. He was used to it. [But there¡¯s a vending machine outside.] [They don¡¯t have the water brand I drink. Go and buy it.] It was a remote set, and it took about 10 minutes by car to get to a convenience store. He had a fierce look in his eyes since he saw him at the reading, and he seemed to be trying to torment him on purpose. [Aren¡¯t you going?] [Yes, yes, I¡¯m going.] Honestly, if hepared him to Yoo Yeon Seo when he was his 12th manager, he was just cute, so he just followed him obediently. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s reputation was very good now, so he didn¡¯t want to make a fuss and tried to deal with it quietly. That was the way Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s manager had been behaving until now. There were many people like that. They couldn¡¯t touch the too-good Yoo Yeon Seo, so they pressured the manager instead to fill their sense of superiority, or they couldn¡¯t say anything to Yoo Yeon Seo who caused an ident, so they nagged the manager instead. That contributed greatly to the manager¡¯s resignation. [Taegyeom, I¡¯ll take care of it, so go see the sir.] [The, the sir?] [Mr. Choi Jaewon, can I talk to you for a moment?] That¡¯s how Lee Taegyeom, who had taken care of Choi Jaewon¡¯s tantrums a few times, was stopped by Lim Seunghyun one day. Lim Seunghyun smiled leisurely and took Choi Jaewon away. And when he reappeared, Choi Jaewon¡¯s face was pale. And he ran away from Lim Seunghyun¡¯s side. [¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤You didn¡¯t hit him, did you?] Lim Seunghyun turned his head as if he didn¡¯t think it was worth answering Lee Taegyeom¡¯s absurd question. [Then what did you talk about?!] [It¡¯s a secret.] He didn¡¯t know the details, but he only knew that there was a reason for the incident where Yoo Yeon Seo said Choi Jaewon was like a beggar. After that, Choi Jaewon started to avoid people rted to Yoo Yeon Seo. He seemed to think that his life would be over if he got involved with Yoo Yeon Seo. [He¡¯s so cool¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.] Anyway, after that incident, Lee Taegyeom started to treat Lim Seunghyun as a real brother, not a ¡®secretary brother¡¯. ¡°It¡¯s the same as before. He just quietly immersed himself and started shooting, and he didn¡¯t make many NGs¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°But I¡¯m not the only one who¡¯s anxious, right?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who suddenly showed his old personality, just worked silently after that. Some of the staff might have thought that he was sorry for suddenly getting angry, but Yoo Yeon Seo was the top among the celebrities who didn¡¯t care about other people¡¯s eyes. In the eyes of Lim Seunghyun and Lee Taegyeom, he just looked like he was distracted by something else. It became a more anxious situation when he faced an anomaly once. Lee Taegyeom and Lim Seunghyun stared at Yoo Yeon Seo, who was acting as Itaeo in the set. ¡°Is he really okay?¡± ¡°If the sir said he¡¯s okay, he must be okay.¡± Lim Seunghyun answered that way, but he didn¡¯t rx his frown. Lee Taegyeom knew that, but he didn¡¯t ask. ¡®Did he get his memory back?¡¯ But he didn¡¯t go back to his old personality as much as before. Lim Seunghyun narrowed his eyes. There were a lot of strange things these days. He suddenly collected information about Lee Heeseo, and sometimes he looked like he wasn¡¯t feeling well, but he acted like nothing was wrong. ¡®Should I contact the director¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ Lim Seunghyun hesitated. [How far am I allowed?] [If it¡¯s for Yeon Seo, anything. I¡¯ve already told the director.] [Then¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ how far do I have to report to the director?] [I don¡¯t care what he¡¯s doing or where he is. I¡¯m not nting a spy. Mr. Lim Seunghyun, you just have to do what you need to do under Yeon Seo.] Yoo Eunho, who said that, was silent for a moment. His brother had been in a near-death situation. What if he had something wrong with his bodyter¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤. But his brother hated talking about himself to the extreme. He was found by a servant when he was suffering from a fever alone in his first year of high school. [But, if there¡¯s something I need to know as a family, please let me know quietly.] [¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.] [This is a favor. I¡¯m a little worried because he had a big ident.] [Yes.] It seemed that he wanted to handle it himself without telling the vice-president and the president, since he told me to keep it to myself. ¡®I guess it¡¯s okay if it¡¯s the director¡­ after all, he¡¯s his brother.¡¯ Lim Seung-hyun, who had been fiddling with his phone in his pocket for a while, sighed softly and put his hand away. He would lose Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s trust if he told Yoo Eun-ho. He didn¡¯t want that. ¡°Ah, this is bad. What if he goes back to his original personality?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom bit his thumbnail nervously. He had seen a familiar glimpse of the past in Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s sudden outburst that day. He didn¡¯t want to imagine what would happen if he regained his memories and returned to his old self. ¡°Cut! Okay!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo got up at the director¡¯s signal and stood in front of the monitor. He had other thoughts as he watched his acting. Could this be rted to the synchronization? The synchronization rate was close to 40%. ¡®How does that synchronization work in the first ce? What¡¯s the principle?¡¯ ¡®So, you¡¯re merging souls?¡¯ ¡®If it continues, could the body¡¯s owner change? What are the chances that the real Yoo Yeon Seo will take over the body instead of me?¡¯ So, that means the real Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s mental strength is not to be underestimated. He sighed. He had seen those hallucinations since he was young, but he didn¡¯t seek help from the hospital for fear of being exposed to his family. He managed to keep his sanity despite falling into forbidden drugs and other troubles. That was not ordinary. So, he¡¯s telling me to strengthen my mental power. Easier said than done. He didn¡¯t forget the sensation that swept over him suddenly. Yoo Yeon Seo crushed the empty drink can with one hand as if venting his anger. He easily made it into a small ball shape, as if crumpling paper. It was hard to believe the strength that came from his long, thin fingers and slender wrists. ¡®Is this rted too?¡¯ Kang Jin-hoo, who was born with gic modification, his body was changing to match his soul. They affect each other. And when the synchronization rate reaches 100%, they merge. There is no distinction between Kang Jin-hoo and Yoo Yeon Seo, just one person¡­ Then, is this a side effect of the merging process? Their egos are strong? Yoo Yeon Seo threw the crumpled aluminum somewhere casually. ¡®What do you know?¡¯ ¡®Surviving.¡¯ He gave up talking to Beta and closed his eyes. ¡®It¡¯s hard.¡¯ Something new pops up every time he tries to make up his mind. If he stops the memory synchronization, the clue to the culprit will be lost, and he will have to live in the hallucinations that torment his body. If he continues the synchronization, he might lose control when the original¡¯s personality pops out. But it will be fine if he reaches 100% and merges perfectly. ¡®I have to keep my mind straight.¡¯ It won¡¯t be easy. He opened his eyes at the touch of Lee Tae-gyeom tapping his shoulder. ¡°What?¡± ¡°We have to go take a group photo.¡± He dragged his heavy feet to the camera. Yoo Yeon Seo stood next to Ryu Hye-kyung and forced a smile. ¡°Thank you for your hard work!¡± They all pped and celebrated thest shooting of ¡®The Deprived People Season 2¡¯. *** Baek Seo-joon opened the cap of the soju bottle and filled his ss. ¡®He must have arrived.¡¯ If the surroundings were so noisy, it meant that he was either a well-known celebrity or not an ordinary person. Sure enough, Yoo Eun-ho sat across from Baek Seo-joon. He was wearing a high-end suit that didn¡¯t match the cheap pub, an expensive watch, and an unrealistically handsome face. ¡°Are you here?¡± ¡°Did you find out anything?¡± Baek Seo-joon clicked his tongue at Yoo Eun-ho, who got straight to the point. ¡°Not much.¡± ¡°Then why did you call me? I¡¯m busy¡­¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m busy too, you know? It¡¯s nice to have a ce like this with friends once in a while.¡± He poured liquor into Yoo Eun-ho¡¯s ss and said. ¡°I went to see the detective who participated in the investigation that day. But he said he couldn¡¯t remember because it was too long ago. He said he had to look at the data, but there was no data left.¡± They clinked their sses. Yoo Eun-ho took a sip and put it down, then said quietly. ¡°I¡¯m keeping an eye on the family for now.¡± ¡°So, what I¡¯m saying is¡­ isn¡¯t there anyone else you suspect besides your close family?¡± ¡°Grandfather¡¯s side?¡± Baek Seo-jun nodded. Yoo Eun-ho was lost in thought. ¡°Well¡­ it¡¯s possible.¡± Joo Sung is a leadingpany in South Korea, and also famous worldwide. Apany like this doesn¡¯t just happen overnight. Yoo Chang-ho is the second-generation chairman. The first-generation chairman was his brother, Yoo Hyung-joon. Yoo Hyung-joon passed on the group to his younger brother, Yoo Chang-ho, instead of his own children, for some unknown reason. And now, Yoo Geon-min and Yoo Eun-ho are firmly establishing the session structure. But would Yoo Chang-ho¡¯s cousins stay quiet? ¡°I think we have a good rtionship with them, even though we don¡¯t interact much¡­¡± ¡°They might be resentful that they didn¡¯t inherit Joo Sung. He¡¯s more than qualified to be a speaker.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± The top star of the era. He made a sensation in South Korea with the wedding of the century. But Joo Sung¡¯s image was irreparable for a while because of Lee Hee-seo¡¯s scandalous ident. If they were aiming for that, Yoo Hyung-joon¡¯s family was also a suspect. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo Eun-ho was silent, and Baek Seo-jun, who had been drinking without a word, put down his ss nervously. He scratched his head roughly. ¡°Hey, let¡¯s be honest. This won¡¯t work. There¡¯s no clue, no evidence. There¡¯s nothing to gain.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But if there¡¯s a witness, the situation would change.¡± Yoo Eun-ho¡¯s hand, which was fiddling with the ss, trembled slightly. Baek Seo-jun looked at him and said softly. ¡°How long are you going to hide it? He¡¯s not a kid.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Call him now, your brother.¡± Chapter 85: The Rumored Manager? Chapter 85: The Rumored Manager? Chapter 85 < The Rumored Manager? > ¡°So, have you decided on your next project?¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m putting everything on hold for now.¡± ¡°What?¡± He had asked me to bring him the script, and now he suddenly changed his mind? Iughed at the bewildered expression on Itaegyeom¡¯s face. ¡°I just want to take a break. For about two weeks?¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Itaegyeom nodded in agreement. He must have noticed that something was wrong with me after I suddenly sped up at the final shooting site. ¡°Take it easy.¡± In fact, I wouldn¡¯t really be resting during the hiatus. I had to focus on synchronizing my memories. But I sighed anyway. ¡®I need some useful information.¡¯ I had to buy Lim Seunghyun¡¯s body until grandfather lost interest in him. The only thing I could trust was the memories of the past. Anyway, when I took a break, Itaegyeom automatically got a vacation too. ¡°Are you going to y games again while I¡¯m resting?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m going to follow Park Manager, okay?¡± ¡°Really? Good luck with that.¡± I thought he would give up soon, but he kept going to learn the work. Well, he was a reliable person in his own category, so it would be nice if he worked hard and became a lifelong ve. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°Please rest well, sir.¡± I went inside the house, and Itaegyeom and Lim Seunghyun headed outside. ¡°What are you going to do while I¡¯m resting, sir?¡± ¡°I have to go to the office and do some paperwork.¡± ¡°Oh, right. You¡¯re not from our agency.¡± I had forgotten because we had been together for so long. Lim Seunghyun was an elite from argepany. While I was on hiatus, he would handle the work at Juseong headquarters to assist me. ¡°And¡­¡± Lim Seunghyun was about to say something, but he closed his mouth. ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Never mind. I¡¯ll see you next time.¡± ¡°Yes, take care.¡± Itaegyeom looked at the back of Lim Seunghyun, who headed to the parking lot without hesitation, and muttered. ¡°He¡¯s so stiff.¡± I wanted to be friends with him. *** ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Are you here? Sit down.¡± The day after I went on hiatus, Itaegyeom sat next to Park Manager, who was organizing the data in the conference room. ¡°What are we doing today?¡± ¡°Productionpany meeting. Is this your first meeting?¡± ¡°Oh, yes. Who¡¯s the actor?¡± ¡°Yoo Jungwoo, we¡¯re going to adjust the movie he¡¯s going to be in.¡± Yoo Jungwoo was a 20-year veteran movie actor and one of the top stars of Halo Media. Of course, I was also one of the top stars. If he used to be a capital bully who was also an investor, he was now an all-rounder who had both capital and acting skills. In fact, thanks to me, the number of works that came into Halo Media doubled. ¡°But today will be easy. We¡¯re investing.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I was interested in the work. He has an eye for it.¡± The most powerful in the movie industry are the investors or thepanies that do both investment and distribution. I had a lot of money and didn¡¯t hesitate to invest, and Choi Yujin, who cherished me, ran an investment and distributionpany, so I could wield unlimited power in the movie industry. That¡¯s why the president gave up his pride and clung to me. I could exercise this influence, so Halo Media could also insert their promising actors. ¡®Oh, what¡¯s this. He¡¯s pretty nice.¡¯ That was what I thought when I first heard this story. He had the influence to rece the other actors, but he hadn¡¯t done that so far. That meant he was somewhat gentlemanly, right? ¡®Wow, what am I thinking.¡¯ I was unconsciously thinking about him. I shook my head vigorously and got out of my thoughts. Anyway, the subject of the meeting today, Yoo Jungwoo, was also going in with an investmentpany, so he could negotiate on good terms. ¡°So we have to make a deal that¡¯s favorable to our actor.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see.¡± ¡°It¡¯ll be easy if you be the manager in charge of him.¡± But Park Manager wanted to get away from me. Since the investor was the most powerful, he had to clean up the mess behind me when I was capricious. No matter how much he paid, the production cost was already decided, so it was troublesome if he had an image of doing whatever he wanted. The industry was small. Park Manager tried his best to package my image. But that was all that leaked out. ¡°How is Yoo Yeon Seo doing these days?¡± ¡°Lately? Nothing special.¡± ¡°Wow, I can¡¯t believe you¡¯re saying that as his manager. He used to cause trouble in creative ways all the time.¡± Director Park pretended to wipe away tears that weren¡¯t there. He had been in charge of Yoo Yeon Seo since he joined Halo Media. He remembered how he had to run around to different meetings every time Yoo Yeon Seo messed up. ¡®He still causes trouble, but not as much as before.¡¯ After the ident, he suddenly canceled the shooting of ¡®White Tiger¡¯ but Director Park Ho-jin was good at filming efficiently and minimizing the production cost. The wasted time waspensated by Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s additional investment. He would have thrown a fit if it was before. The unauthorized escape incident in ¡®Virtual Reality¡¯ was also a headache, but it ended well. ¡°There was something weird, though¡­¡± ¡°Really?! What is it?¡± ¡°Um¡­ It¡¯s not a big deal.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom kept quiet about Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s recent change. Director Park was busy reviewing the meeting materials and didn¡¯t ask further. ¡°How are you?¡± ¡°Director Kim, you¡¯re here?¡± Yoo Jung-woo was not a typical star actor, so other directors from Halo Media also participated in this meeting. Lee Tae-gyeom got up nervously and greeted Director Kim. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hey?¡± Director Kim looked at Director Park with a strange expression. Director Park nodded. ¡°You¡¯re the one in charge of Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Rumor?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom took Director Kim¡¯s handshake awkwardly. ¡°You didn¡¯t know? You¡¯re famous.¡± ¡°Hey, Director Kim. Enough with the chit-chat. Let¡¯s look at this.¡± Why am I famous? I¡¯m just a road manager. Lee Tae-gyeom followed the two directors with a lot of questions. ¡°Ah, I didn¡¯t charge my phone. Do you have a spare battery?¡± ¡°I do.¡± ¡°Good.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t you have no time to look at your phone during the meeting? Why charge it¡­¡± The two directors chuckled at his rookie question. ¡°I need to record.¡± ¡°Record?¡± ¡°Korean movie contracts are not very detailed. We negotiate and modify everything verbally during the meeting.¡± For foreigners, contracts were more detailed because they could get sued otherwise, but Korea was different. The industry was small, so suing someone could backfire. They negotiated verbally first, and then tried to follow that as much as possible on the set. If something unexpected happened during the shooting, they would have another meeting. That¡¯s why a recorder was essential, and so was writing a meeting report. There was a reason why the directors were busy. ¡°Do you have time? You write the meeting report today.¡± ¡°Uh, okay.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom answered reflexively and frowned slightly. Did I follow them for nothing? I could have just run the road¡­ He shook his head vigorously. ¡°Are there a lot of these?¡± ¡°These meetings? One work has about 30 or 40 of them.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ You do that many?¡± ¡°We have to. There¡¯s a lot to coordinate. While the road managers protect the actors on the set, the directors deal with the productionpany and protect the actors as well. You¡¯ll see.¡± They opened the door to the meeting ce. ¡°Hello.¡± They greeted the production staff who were already there, and the meeting started right away. ¡°If we do as you requested, the production cost will be higher¡­¡± ¡°You know how much we invested, right? You can give us this much.¡± ¡°You said you really wanted to film this before, how is the actor¡¯s condition?¡± ¡°Can you use a stunt for this part? Our actor said his joints are hurtingtely.¡± Director Park and Director Kim stated their demands, and the production staff tried to find apromise to lower the production cost. ¡°That hotel won¡¯t work, our actor doesn¡¯t like the breakfast there.¡± ¡°How about this ce? This should be possible.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. Two standard rooms or a suite or higher, you know that, right?¡± They even argued over the hotel they would stay at during the shooting. Lee Tae-gyeom sat nkly and watched their war. ¡°Shall we take a break?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± They stopped the recorder after a suffocating negotiation. The two directors were relentless. They tried to get the best conditions for their actor. ¡®Wow, they made Yoo Yeon Seo work as a road manager?¡¯ It was possible because it was Yoo Yeon Seo. Lee Tae-gyeom swallowed his saliva. The production staff looked at him quietly as he listened. ¡°Who is that person behind you?¡± ¡°Me? Oh, I¡¯m¡­¡± Before I could figure out how to introduce myself as a mere road manager, not even a director, Director Park answered for me. ¡°He¡¯s in charge of Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°You better be prepared. He¡¯s the only one who can handle her now.¡± I flinched at the surprised reaction of the production staff. What¡¯s going on? Did something happen while I was unaware? Did it go viral on the inte? ¡°Wow, the manager from the rumor? Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, she¡¯s been doing fine since you came back, right? You¡¯re the manager who used to work with her before, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I dide back after working with her before, but¡­¡± I scratched my cheek nervously. Director Park chimed in. He seemed to be on friendly terms with the production staff, judging by how he spoke casually. ¡°He¡¯s be quite famous, huh?¡± ¡°That actor, he¡¯s changed so much, you know.¡± ¡°Yeah, he did. I¡¯m sometimes amazed too.¡± ¡°The manager is famous too. How did you manage to tame that crazy guy¡­ I mean, that troublemaker?¡± Is he a crazy guy here too? I chuckled bitterly. As I searched for the reason why Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s personality had changed, I found out that his old manager, who was supposed to be gone for good, had returned. And the person who was supposed to be reced soon was still working with him. So there was a hypothesis that maybe the manager was controlling him well. And that rumor spread from mouth to mouth and inted. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything¡­ He¡¯s been doing welltely.¡± I defended Yoo Yeon Seo, saying that the arm bends inward. ¡°But Yoo Yeon Seo doesn¡¯t want to lower his guarantee, does she?¡± ¡°Her? He doesn¡¯t need to. But why are you bringing up the guarantee?¡± Director Park frowned. From the agency¡¯s perspective, it was good that his appearance fee was high. Yoo Yeon Seo was a good enough actor for that. ¡°Well, even if we invest as well, we have to pay within the set production budget¡­ And if we raise the appearance fee of one actor abnormally, we have a lot of troubles too. It¡¯s annoying to have to adjust again even if we invest more in the production budget¡­¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t she get more offers if she lowered her guarantee?¡± ¡°He would. We prefer cheaper actors, you know. For decent works, even Jin Su-ho level actors lower their guarantees and join¡­ But Yoo Yeon Seo, he doesn¡¯t need to lower his, so he doesn¡¯t miss out on good works, does he?¡± He¡¯s already getting a lot of offers, and more here? I was lost in thought. Lately, he had been turning down a lot of works. Director Park had a simr thought. Among the works that Yoo Yeon Seo was interested in, if the investors were already secured and the IP was good, they preferred actors with lower appearance fees than Yoo Yeon Seo, so there were cases where the casting was canceled. ¡°Should I ask her?¡± ¡°You?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± I felt a groundless confidence. Maybe it was different before, but wasn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo a person who could be persuaded now? Chapter 86: Crossed the Line Chapter 86: Crossed the Line Chapter 86 < Crossed the Line > Director Park looked at Lee Taegyeom with a strange expression. ¡®Did he really understand?¡¯ A manager who voluntarily convinces an actor to lower their appearance fee? That¡¯s an absurd thing to do. For someone like Yoo Yeon Seo, it doesn¡¯t matter if their guarantee is high. They have the capital to back it up. And it¡¯s the director¡¯s job to negotiate it behind the scenes. Sometimes, anti-viralpanies would stir up controversy over Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s appearance fee, but they had a strong mentality that wouldn¡¯t be affected by such attacks. ¡®Who has the same influence as them¡­ They should use everything they can.¡¯ Director Park didn¡¯t like Yoo Yeon Seo very much, but he still moved for the benefit of his affiliated actor. Lowering their appearance fee voluntarily was an impossible thing to do. Except in certain situations, did he understand that specific situation well? ¡°Taegyeom,e out for a second.¡± Director Park decided to test Lee Taegyeom. ¡°Why did you say you would ask?¡± Lee Taegyeom followed Director Park to the hallway and scratched the back of his head. ¡°I¡¯m not saying we should lower the average, I¡¯m saying we should lower it depending on the situation.¡± ¡°Depending on the situation? What do you mean specifically?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t the work that the person mentioned earlier, where Jin Sooho lowered his level and went in, directed by Ahn Oojun?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Ahn Oojun was a young master of the Korean film industry, who caught bothmercial and artistic rabbits at once. He had achieved good results in various domestic and international awards. He was a director preferred by investors, as his ticket power was verified. ¡°But why didn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo get cast? They¡¯re in the same age group as Jin Sooho.¡± ¡°Of course, we got an offer too. We made a deal then, but Jin Sooho said he would cut his usual appearance fee in half. He said he respected the director. Yoo Yeon Seo, they insisted that they couldn¡¯t go below the set amount.¡± The casting of the movie scene was like a bargaining market. Supporting actors and extras were cast by the productionpany through auditions, but the main actors didn¡¯t audition. Instead, the productionpany sent the materials to almost every actor¡¯s agency, saying ¡®We have this work, are you interested?¡¯ Then they contacted the interested agencies and said ¡®Someone asked for this much, are you not interested?¡¯ ¡®Someone asked for this much, how about you? Can you lower it?¡¯ and negotiated the appearance fee. So it wasn¡¯t ¡®Are you interested in this work? We¡¯ll pay you this much.¡¯ but ¡®Do you like this work? How much can you lower it?¡¯ They could do that because there were plenty of actors to rece them. They cast the actor who asked for the lowest appearance fee. ¡°That¡¯s what I¡¯m talking about. They¡¯ve improved their acting, but they can¡¯t always be ¡®the hope of the rookies¡¯. They should try to get into those people¡¯s works too.¡± ¡°Hooh¡­¡± The reason why Yoo Yeon Seo could stay in the lead position was because they had the capital to back it up. But they couldn¡¯t attract investors with their nameless writers, directors, and rookies. But some people with names didn¡¯t mind Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s investment. They already had a good rtionship with the big shots. And having these people¡¯s works in their filmography would help their acting career. ¡®He understood it right.¡¯ Feeling relieved, Director Park smiled at the phone in Lee Taegyeom¡¯s hand. ¡°Good. Call them now.¡± ¡°R-right now?¡± ¡°Yeah. Use the speakerphone. Just tell them I¡¯m here.¡± Lee Taegyeom hesitated for a moment and then made the call. The phone didn¡¯t ring even three times before Yoo Yeon Seo answered. (What is it?) ¡°Are you resting well? I just got out of a meeting, and Director Park is here too.¡± (What do you want?) Director Park thought, as expected, in response to the short answer. He swallowed his saliva. Did Lee Taegyeom think the same thing as Director Park? There was a simr incident, but they refused, saying ¡®Are you going to make me a cheap actor because of the director¡¯s name value?¡¯ It was a pointless hope, since they wouldn¡¯t like their acting skills anyway. But maybe the result would be different after their personality changed due to the ident. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to lower your guarantee?¡± (What the hell are you talking about?) Director Park touched his forehead. Wasn¡¯t that too much of a summary? ¡°No, no, I¡¯m not saying you should lower your whole value, I¡¯m saying can you negotiate for a decent work. The kind of work where you don¡¯t have a ce to invest.¡± (Ah¡­) Yoo Yeon Seo understood what Lee Taegyeom was saying and fell into thought. No matter how good their eye for works was, there was a limit. The quality of a movie came from the director¡¯s hand. And the well-known master directors already had the trust of the big investors, so they didn¡¯t need to squeeze in Yoo Yeon Seo and get their investment. And for these directors¡¯ works, even the top stars would be greedy and lower their appearance fee to get in. There was no ce for Yoo Yeon Seo, who wouldn¡¯t lower their appearance fee. (I get what you¡¯re saying.) Wouldn¡¯t it be possible to invest more and get cast? But the investment wasn¡¯t that simple. They had to get the consent of the investors who were already investing. And if they asked for the help of JSENM, the most influential investment distributionpany, Choi Yoojin was a businessman. He would think of thepany¡¯s profit first. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t want to have the image of using the power of the investment distributionpany to keep pushing their son in. ¡®So they should boldly lower their appearance fee for works that other actors would lower theirs too.¡¯ The truth is, Halo Media had been following the manual set by the original until now. The current Yoon Jung-woo had synchronized with Beta¡¯s basicmon sense, but he didn¡¯t know how this industry worked, so he just left it alone. (But how high was I?) ¡°You¡¯re the highest guarantee after Jin Su-ho.¡± (Wow, it¡¯s the end of the world.) Jin Su-ho was an actor who secured his top star status in a short period of time, and he was the best among the male actors in their 20s and 30s. Yoon Jung-woo had the charm of being an investor, but that charm was useless in the works where the investors were secured. Director Park thought that it was good that Yoon Jung-woo had lost his memory, as he spoke like it was someone else¡¯s business. ¡°Originally, you told us not to lower the amount you set, so we just followed that, but¡­ I think we need to change it a bit now.¡± (Do that.) It wasn¡¯t a bad suggestion for the current Yoon Jung-woo. In fact, he wouldn¡¯t have thought about this problem if he hadn¡¯t heard this. (But, you know, right?) ¡°I know, I know. Without damaging your noble image.¡± (Are you being sarcastic? Can you do it well?) Yoon Jung-woo¡¯s doubtful words made Lee Tae-gyeom sigh softly. ¡°Hey, do you think I¡¯ll do it? Director Park will do most of it.¡± (Director Park is trustworthy. Well, do that. I¡¯m hanging up.) You trust me? Director Park clenched his mouth and was moved. ¡°¡­That¡¯s good, right?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom looked at Director Park¡¯s face after hanging up the phone. Why are you doing this after doing well? Director Park pped Lee Tae-gyeom¡¯s back. ¡°Ouch, it hurts!¡± ¡°That¡¯s it. Let¡¯s leak it a little to the other side.¡± Director Park smiled brightly. Until now, Yoon Jung-woo¡¯s pride was too strong to sit at the negotiation table. But now, if he could lower his appearance fee whenever he wanted in a decent work¡­ He would be a more attractive actor than other actors. Good work offers woulde soon. As Lee Tae-gyeom watched with bated breath, the directors continued to have meetings for Yoon Jung-woo. ¡°Shall we stop here for today?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± ¡°I hope this is thest time.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way.¡± If there was any change in the situation tomorrow, they would have a meeting again. And as the filming progressed, the directors would contact the productionpany and enter into endless negotiations for the actor. ¡°But we finished early today. Shall we have lunch and go in?¡± Director Park stretched. He would go to another productionpany in the afternoon and have another meeting. ¡°But that person is weird.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Well, how can he say ¡®crazy bastard¡¯ out loud¡­¡± Director Park snorted. Was he holding on to that word since his expression was strange earlier? He had never seen a manager who took his side. Was he the same guy who quit after leaving him on the street? ¡°I thought so too. I think they¡¯ll apologize first.¡± Director Park and that employee seemed close, so Lee Tae-gyeom decided not to say anything more. But seeing the chick manager who didn¡¯t rx his expression, Director Park smiled slightly. ¡°Do you want me to tell you why he did that?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°We have the investor¡¯s rights and we¡¯re in the upper hand of the negotiation, but once the movie filming starts, the director is the most powerful.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom knew that too. They would decide the power rtionship at this meeting ce, but the director¡¯s authority was the strongest at the filming site. ¡°Of course, the only exception is Yoon Jung-woo, but still, the director has his own authority, right? Only the director can direct. No matter how much you¡¯re an investor and an actor, you have to respect the line.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Of course, that director would also look at the person who gave him money, but he didn¡¯t interfere too much with the line. Lee Tae-gyeom nodded. ¡°That productionpany employee was in charge when ¡®Emergency¡¯ happened.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡®Emergency¡¯ was the second movie that Yoon Jung-woo filmed. It was famous for having a lot of noise from the beginning to the end. ¡°Of course, Yoon Jung-woo was the first investor, and the distributor was JSENM. He had more power than the director. The director had his pride and tried to bend his will while looking at Yoon Jung-woo.¡± ¡°And he just stayed still?¡± ¡°Yoon Jung-woo had some sense, so heplied with the director¡¯s request to some extent. He gritted his teeth and said he wouldn¡¯t go into that director¡¯s work next time.¡± The filming atmosphere was so bad that it leaked out and became an article. Who was his manager then? Lee Tae-gyeom wondered if he should look for the ¡®Yoon Jung-woo file¡¯, but he realized that the file had been handed over to Yoon Jung-woo himself and gave up. ¡°But when they filmed almost half of it, Yoon Jung-woo suddenly called a meeting and asked to change the director.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°He even threatened to pull out the investment if he didn¡¯t change it. Wow, this is something that can¡¯t happen. No matter how much you¡¯re an investor, there¡¯s no extreme thing like threatening not to give the money in the middle.¡± Cancel the thing that he was nice. Yoon Jung-woo, you wrote a new history of the movie industry. Lee Tae-gyeom opened his mouth stupidly. ¡°If you¡¯re a normal office worker, you¡¯d be scolded for living like this, but in the already narrow movie industry, if this happens, no matter how much money and power you have, Yoon Jung-woo would suffer a lot.¡± We all expected it. He was capable of firing the lead actor, but not the director. He crossed the line." ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°From the productionpany¡¯s perspective, if the director changed, they would have to reshoot everything, and all the footage they had filmed would be wasted. Even if he filled the hole with his own money as additional investment, they would still need time to negotiate with the other investors. Anyway, the whole project was on the verge of falling apart.¡± ¡°So what happened?¡± ¡°Of course, the productionpany was in a state of emergency, and our managers were running around like crazy.¡± Manager Park¡¯s face darkened. He remembered the hardship he had gone through. ¡°That guy got struck by lightning because of that incident, and he went around trying to persuade the director, and appease the other investors¡­ We even had the CEO step in and convince him. Anyway, we managed to finish the shooting after persuading him, but when I think of the trouble we had that day, calling him a lunatic is an understatement.¡± Lee Tae-gyeom nodded with a rxed expression. ¡°But why did he suddenly do that?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t know. He didn¡¯t tell us either. The rumor was that the director said something about Lee Hee-seo. Something like that? Come to think of it¡­ The director retired and disappeared after that, right?¡± As soon as Lee Hee-seo¡¯s name came up, Lee Tae-gyeom flinched. He and Lim Seung-hyun both noticed that Yoo Yeon Seo had been digging into Lee Hee-seo¡¯s affairstely. He unconsciously moved his lips. ¡°Um, Manager. Do you know anyone who works at Twinkle Entertainment?¡± ¡°Twinkle?¡± Manager Park looked at him with curiosity. Chapter 87: Networking is Important Chapter 87: Networking is Important Chapter 87 < Networking is Important > ¡°Twinkle? That was 40 years ago, wasn¡¯t it? How would I know? Maybe the CEO would know, but¡­¡± ¡°I thought so.¡± ¡°But why do you ask?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s nothing. Just forget I said anything.¡± Director Park didn¡¯t think much of it. He had too many things on his mind. He had another meeting in a few hours. ¡®He¡¯ll figure it out on his own.¡¯ Yeon Seo didn¡¯t even ask for his help, so it was none of his business. If he wanted to, he could order him to find out from the CEO. Taegyeom regretted saying something unnecessary and mped his mouth shut. He sat down at a nearby soup restaurant with the two directors. Seeing Taegyeom discreetly take out his spoon, Director Park opened his mouth. ¡°He said he¡¯s taking a break for two weeks, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°What does he do when he¡¯s resting?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t really know. He seems to stay at home most of the time.¡± If he had gone out, there would have been sightings of him somewhere, but there were hardly any. And he didn¡¯t do things like throwing cash around with a money gun in the downtown area or smashing his own supercar like he used to. He was always on edge, not knowing where he would go next, so it was better that he was a homebody. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean he was relieved¡­ Director Park sighed softly, having cleaned up a lot of Yeon Seo¡¯s messes behind him. ¡°He should go on a trip somewhere while he¡¯s resting.¡± ¡°He went to an ind recently, remember? He didn¡¯t seem to feel like going anywhere else. Oh, but he does go out sometimes when people like Wonsun or Park Minwoo contact him.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°He has a lot of friends these days. People like Jinsuho or Park Seunghwan.¡± Director Kim, who had been listening from the side, widened his eyes in surprise. Triple 30 million actor Park Seunghwan had a proven ticket power, so he had a lot of investors who were close to him. He was also a senior actor with a lot of connections in the industry, and he had helped some rookie actors who caught his eye be famous actors. Jinsuho was also a representative male actor of his 20s and 30s, and the fees of the leading male actors of his age group were based on Jinsuho. ¡°Wow, they¡¯re all big shots.¡± ¡°Yeon Seo is a big shot too.¡± ¡°He¡¯s on a different level. To be honest, he was pretty tame for what he had. If I were him, I would have wielded my power and done whatever I wanted.¡± Director Kim said, and Director Park chuckled. Taegyeom looked at them in astonishment. They were the ones who had to deal with the problems that Yeon Seo caused rted to his work. He didn¡¯t expect them to be so generous. ¡°I thought you guys hated him.¡± ¡°We¡¯re being objective. Besides, he probably spread some rumors on purpose to keep them in check, right? He had such a background, and he suddenly said he wanted to be an actor. Of course they would think he was stealing their rice bowls, right?¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± That made sense. There were all kinds of weird rumors. Taegyeom nodded, and Director Park shook his head. ¡®You¡¯re not the main director in charge of Yeon Seo, so you don¡¯t know,¡¯ he muttered. ¡°By the way, there are still a lot of flies around him, right?¡± ¡°A ton. Sometimes I get texts or calls from strangers asking me to hook them up with Yeon Seo.¡± When the rumor that Yeon Seo had a good personality spread like wildfire, he was bombarded with texts and calls from unknown people. Taegyeom shivered as he remembered that time. He hated that kind of attention, and he thought he was not in a position to ask for favors. He was just a road manager. He ignored them all. That was why Im Seunghyun trusted him. ¡°There¡¯s no one who doesn¡¯t cling to him nearby. Don¡¯t you know that there are a lot of people who want to be introduced to Yeon Seo among our actors these days?¡± ¡°Really? To him? They have some guts.¡± ¡°They can get a lot of benefits if they get along with investors. Even when he had a bad personality, there were some people who asked him to arrange a seat for them.¡± There were some actors who asked for a role in a certain work by saying that they would bring in investors while maintaining a good rtionship with them. Yeon Seo was the most tempting prey among them. He had a lot of money and a strong background, so even the investors wanted to contact him. If Yeon Seo had a good personality, he would have had a good rtionship with almost all the investors. ¡°Hey, Yeon Seo is not someone who can be introduced to anyone. They¡¯ll flock to him on their own.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°By the way, it¡¯s amazing that the topic of this conversation is Yeon Seo.¡± Director Park felt a new emotion. Yeon Seo, who had always been aloof and had no one to interact with, wasworking with people in the same industry. That was a huge improvement. And with the sightings of him and Wonsun, the hypothesis that he had left because of his agency or his family¡¯s pressure came up. That¡¯s why Yeon Seo¡¯s dove image was peeled off a bit. Of course, Yeon Seo was not someone who cared about his dove image¡­ ¡°By the way, what happened to that?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say something came from Juseong?¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Taegyeom raised his head at the conversation of the two directors. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°No, they sent a request not long after he was discharged from the hospital.¡± They politely asked him to stop damaging Yeon Seo¡¯s image. The representative personally sent him the malicious rumors and excessive hatements that he had collected about Yeon Seo. He had collected them carefully in case Yeon Seo saidter, ¡®I can¡¯t do this. Let¡¯s just get rid of them all.¡¯ ¡°Really?¡± Doesn¡¯t Yoo Yeon-seo not know? Lee Tae-gyeom opened his mouth nkly. Well, he was so generous that he invited the manager to his house for a test. ¡°I guess you¡¯re working hard these days. I don¡¯t see those kinds of articles. Actually, we should have done it, but he¡¯s so stubborn¡­¡± Director Park changed the topic. ¡°By the way, do you have any difficulties in your work?¡± ¡°No. Honestly, I think it would be hard if I were alone, but with you¡­¡± ¡°Oh, that secretary.¡± Director Kim also knew how famous Lim Seung-hyun was. In fact, Yoo Yeon-seo¡¯s personal secretary was famous. Director Park narrowed his eyes and looked at Lee Tae-gyeom. Lee Tae-gyeom, who knew the meaning of his gaze, quickly added. ¡°It¡¯s not like the secretary does everything for me. He only does what Yoo Yeon-seo, he, tells him to do. Just¡­ don¡¯t you know the feeling of being relieved just by being next to him?¡± ¡°I think I do. He¡¯s huge. I thought he was a bodyguard.¡± ¡°He was a national reserve soldier when he was young, you know?¡± ¡°I knew it. He looked like an athlete.¡± Director Park thought that Lim Seung-hyun was no different from an outsider from anotherpany. ¡°Let me know if you need more staff.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll ask him once.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s eat first.¡± As expected, when people from the same industry gathered, they had a lot to talk about. They stuck their noses in the earthenware pot and quickly finished the rice soup. They wiped the sweat that ran down their faces. ¡°Do you still bring scripts?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He picked and brought them, but he was mostly rejected. Lee Tae-gyeom sighed. It would have been better if Yoo Yeon-seo came to thepany and picked them up. ¡°Stop that for now.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°They¡¯ll react if I leak it. But movies are better than dramas, right?¡± He casually dropped a word to the productionpany, and by tomorrow, all the productionpanies would be gossiping. ¡®That arrogant Yoo Yeon-seo will invest and lower his appearance fee if he sees the work.¡¯ The movie industry was that narrow. ¡°Is there a difference between dramas and movies?¡± ¡°Well, movies are more like this.¡± Director Park raised his thumb. ¡°What, is it a matter of rank?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s less these days, but it¡¯s not like there¡¯s no such perception. Right now, Yoon Jung-woo, who we just met, is a pure-blooded movie person, so he ignores people from other backgrounds.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a bit¡­ It¡¯s not a novel.¡± ¡°Unlucky, right?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom was speechless at that. The two directorsughed as if they found his reaction amusing. ¡°Can we talk about this?¡± ¡°We¡¯re just talking among ourselves. Managers always talk like this.¡± Is that so. Lee Tae-gyeom nodded, but he felt awkward. *** Meanwhile, Yoo Yeon-seo, who received Lee Tae-gyeom¡¯s call, was lost in thought. ¡®I haven¡¯t been paying attentiontely.¡¯ He didn¡¯t care much about the manual that the original had set. In fact, he was so focused on the secret that Yoo Yeon-seo had that he didn¡¯t even think about it. It was the same for investment. He just told Lim Seung-hyun to ¡®put money into this and that¡¯. He had a regr investment report that he received while ordering the lower people, but he didn¡¯t actively participate. ¡®You can secure good works first as an investor.¡¯ He didn¡¯t have to go through the agency. Why did he think of that now? He brushed his hair back. He didn¡¯t have to look into it in detail. He already had a lot of worksing in, so he just had to choose from them. There was a point of finding unexpected gems, but now that he had a desire for awards after the Baeksan Arts Awards, he also wanted to get into the works of the masters who had a high chance of winning. ¡°They say the tigeres when you talk about it¡­¡± Should he ask Choi Yoo-jin? He smiled faintly as he heard her ringing phone. (Did you eat, Yeon-seo?) ¡°Yes, how about you, mother?¡± (I¡¯m about to. You said you¡¯re resting? Come to thepany sometime.) ¡°I¡¯ll go tomorrow.¡± (You decided so quickly?) ¡°Is it a bad time?¡± (No! I¡¯m d!) Choi Yoo-jin answered hastily, afraid that Yoo Yeon-seo would change his mind. (By the way, did you change your strategy?) He wrapped the original¡¯s stubbornness to raise his appearance fee as his acting skills improved as a ¡®strategy¡¯. What an honor. Yoo Yeon-seo smiled slightly. ¡°Did it spread already?¡± (I have someone I know over there. Networking is important.) ¡°I just want to get into the works of verified people now.¡± (Well, you can¡¯t do rookie works forever.) ¡°Speaking ofworking¡­ Do you get along well with other investors?¡± (I like that. It¡¯s good to know the industry news.) As I was wondering how to get lucky, I heard Choi Yujin¡¯s voice mixed withughter in my ear. (Why don¡¯t you join our group this time?) ¡°Me too?¡± I didn¡¯t expect to get the answer I wanted so quickly. Yoon Yeon Seo pretended not to know and replied. (What¡¯s wrong with you? We do the same thing.) ¡°I¡¯m fine with that. It¡¯s a bit awkward to do everything for Im Seunghyun¡­¡± (Well, if you want to inherit mypany, you have to learn how to move your body.) ¡°Don¡¯t joke with me.¡± (I¡¯m serious.) After chatting a bit about our recent situation, I hung up the phone andy down on the bed. On the screen of my tablet pad, the results of searching his name were disyed. -Yoon Yeon Seo¡¯sments have decreased a lottely Did he sue his agency? ©¸No, there was no such announcement ©¸He just disappeared all of a sudden ©¸Honestly, this is normal. What kind of post is that to confirm the absence ofments? -Is Yoon Yeon Seo from Dorol or not? ©¸Here we go again with Yoon Yeon Seo¡¯s origin story ©¸He¡¯s from Juseong -I¡¯m so annoyed by the pseudo-romance fans who im ownership of Yoon Yeon Seo and try to start something Stop it. He said he was having a hard time today and had a headache. I gave him some medicine andforted him for a long time. I feel heartbroken seeing him sleeping next to me after a long time. I realized that the world is too small to embrace our Yeon Seo. Sigh. I have no choice but to take good care of him andfort him. So, think of our Yeon Seo and behave yourselves. He likes me. ©¸???????? ©¸??? ©¸Sir, I¡¯m sorry to hear that you had such a thing?? I¡¯ll make you a herbal medicine?? ©¸©¸Thank you, brother. I hope your grandfather is healthy^^? ©¸What are you doing up there? Are you role-ying? ©¸You¡¯re crazy. You¡¯re crazy. ©¸No, our Yeon Seo is sleeping next to me. Why would you write something like this? While this is happening? -Why are the pseudo-romance fans going crazy right now? What? Did something happen to Yoon Yeon Seo? ©¸The extra actor who went into the decisive battle got a pseudo-romance with Yoon Yeon Seo ©¸What? Is that possible? ©¸He was tagging the actor and attracting attention ©¸He was writing like a love star with the decisive battle support and some favors ©¸©¸Is that not fabricated? ©¸©¸©¸He deleted the post now, but there¡¯s a screenshot Anyway, our ancestors live interestingly. Chapter 88: What’s Next? Chapter 88: What¡¯s Next? Chapter 88 < What¡¯s Next? > ¡°Is it done?¡± [LIVE] Korean University Festival with Seonu Seonwoo Park Seonwoo stood in front of the camera, checking the rapidly rising number of viewers and the lively chat. ¡°Hello, everyone!¡± The cameraman who was filming him was his ssmate and fellow student at Korean University, who was lured by the sry that Park Seonwoo offered. ¡°By the way, just to let you know, we¡¯re going to the Business Departmentst.¡± -Ugh, what the heck -Screw you -I¡¯lle backter -Oppa, just go to the Business Department first -No one here is interested in the Korean University Festival lol -Who¡¯s here for YuYeon Seo? Raise your hand! -Me -Me too Park Seonwoo made a sad face, and someone sent him a membership chat saying, ¡®I came to see you, Seonwoo¡¯. The truth was, the viewers found Park Seonwoo¡¯s reaction amusing and were trying to tease him more. ¡°Hey, hey! Don¡¯t go! Look, Seven Jewel is performing!¡± Seven female idols were dancing and singing energetically on the stage. But the viewers didn¡¯t stop making fun of Park Seonwoo. -Don¡¯t care about Seven Jewel -Seonu, show us your bro -When are you going to Business? -Have you lost your touch, Seonu? The main character should appear at the end. Park Seonwoo ignored him and went around the campus of Korea University, introducing the festival. ¡°Alright! Finally, thest one! The person you¡¯ve all been waiting for!¡± -Oh, finally -Let¡¯s go quickly -Gogogogogo Park Seonwoo moved his feet. He was still far from arriving, but there was already arge crowd gathered. And this crowd was walking towards one ce. ¡°Yeonsoo hyung said he was running a pub¡­ Don¡¯t tell me all those people are going to the pub?¡± ¡°That seems to be the case.¡± His colleague, the cameraman, answered. Park Seonwoo looked around. He had a million subscribers on YouTube, so he ran into a lot of fans along the way, but he felt like there was at least one subscriber here too. ¡°Hello, are you going to the business administration pub?¡± As soon as their eyes met, he approached a person who was rolling his feet. ¡°Yes! I¡¯m a fan!¡± ¡°Thank you. Are all these people¡­?¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°Wow¡­¡± Park Seonwoo took a picture with the subscriber who answered him and followed the people to the business administration pub. -Wow, look at the crowd -Motherfucker ¡°Yeonsoo hyung is always in a crowded ce.¡± Yeon Seo was sitting on a chair in front of the pub. While the others had stic chairs without backrests, his chair had one. He seemed used to the people taking pictures around him. With one hand, he casually held the picket he had nted on the ground so it wouldn¡¯t fall over, and with the other, he looked at his phone. ¡°Hyung!¡± Park Seonwoo, who had given up on making his way through the crowded crowd, waved his hand vigorously. Yeon Seo lifted his head. He must have heard the news from somewhere, because Park Seonwoo¡¯s live viewership had skyrocketed. The chat window was also too fast to read. ¡°Did youe?¡± ¡°Wow, what¡¯s this? Why are there so many people here?¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m here.¡± He said shamelessly and smiled cheekily. Park Seonwoo closed his mouth at the sight of his cousin. He couldn¡¯t argue with that. And as soon as Yeon Seo smiled, everyone gasped in admiration. It seemed like more people had gathered than when SevenJewel performed earlier. Of course, there was the difference that most of them were women here, while most of them were men earlier. -Wow his face -So handsome -Wow -MF Yeon Seo got up from his seat and nodded inward. ¡°Come in. I saved your seat.¡± Park Seonwoo naturally went inside, but the cameraman hesitated for a moment. He felt like they were getting special treatment when so many people were waiting. In fact, there were many people among the waiters who looked at them with aggressive eyes. ¡®He¡¯s used to this.¡¯ He thought of the gap between him and his friend, whom he thought was a close ssmate, and smiled bitterly. ¡°But hyung, don¡¯t you have anything to do?¡± ¡°I just have to sit there quietly, right? Sometimes I help with the serving.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± If he left the serving and attracting customers to him, of course people would flock¡­ He really knew how to use the celebrity Yeon Seo to his advantage. Was it because he was a business major? -Alley market destroyer lol -Wow this is too much -He crossed the line;; -He¡¯s a Korean student who runs a pub somewhere else, isn¡¯t this too much for management? No onees to our pub?? -This is unfair trade ?? -What if a bigpanyes ?? Everyone was grumbling. As soon as Yeon Seo, who had been attracting customers by just sitting outside, came in, the eyes of the people sitting in the pub turned to him. They were silent as they looked at his face, and silence flowed in the pub for a while. He really has a lot of influence, Park Seonwooughed. ¡°Hyung, a guest came?¡± ¡°My cousin.¡± ¡°Wow, hello.¡± The person who greeted him was Gu Hyoshin, one of the people who had received a million won from Yeon Seo during the group project. He was also one of the people who had won the battle to be in the same group as Yeon Seo afterwards. ¡°I¡¯m live right now, can I show your face?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind. What do the viewers say?¡± ¡°Do they say you¡¯re a business devil?¡± The other business majors who were listening inughed out loud. ¡°Isn¡¯t it a waste to make him cook in the kitchen like this? Right?¡± ¡°Everyone came to see Yeon Seo hyung, so we have to live up to their expectations.¡± Park Seonwoo opened his mouth in astonishment at the warm atmosphere. What¡¯s going on? They look very close. Before the ident, Yeon Seo would never havee to a ce like this, and the people around him would have avoided him with caution. They didn¡¯t know when he would explode. ¡°Oh¡­ surprising.¡± Park Seonwoo muttered softly. Did he get hit by a personality change truck instead of an amnesia truck? He thought and pped his own head. It was rude to have such a light thought when his life was hanging by a thread. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, why are you like this all of a sudden?¡± ¡°He¡¯s like that sometimes.¡± The cameraman answered instead. Yeon Seo was attending school by taking one semester off and one semester on every year. He actually attended sses sporadically because of filming, but he made up for it with alternative assignments. But he wasn¡¯t an outsider. He naturally got to know some juniors because there were always people around him. ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Park Seonwoo looked at his cousin who was taking orders with curiosity. That Yeon Seo hyung was participating in the college festival and blending in with the people¡­ It was amazing. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± ¡°No, just curious. I want a pancake! What about you?¡± Park Seonwoo finished taking the order of his ssmate who was a cameraman and dered that he didn¡¯t need to be filmed. The ruthless ssmate turned the camera to the back of Yeon Seo who was going into the kitchen. -I lost my Seonu channel?? -His face is awesome -Wow -A broadcast where only the guest appears on the screen???? -What¡¯s his body ratio? -He¡¯s just wearing a white shirt and ck pants, but it¡¯s no joke??? The chat room was still full of praises for Yeon Seo¡¯s face. ¡°So, what are you doing these days, hyung? Not busy?¡± ¡°I¡¯m resting after finishing filming.¡± ¡°Oh, I see. Your hair is shorter. What a shame¡­ It suited you well.¡± ¡°I was annoyed.¡± Yeon Seo had taken off the hair he had attached for the role of Itaewo in ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ and returned to his short hair. ¡°So, are you resting all the time? Hyung, thene to my channel again.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have time for that.¡± ¡°Huh? Why? Don¡¯t you usually take a few months off?¡± Park Seonwoo widened his eyes. Yeon Seo ignored his question and went back after taking a picture with a student who requested it. ¡°I¡¯m not resting all the time, just this week. I have to start working on my next project soon.¡± ¡°This hyung works like a cow when he doesn¡¯t want to work, right?¡± Park Seonwoo said to the camera. The chat went up quickly. -Next project??? Next project??? -What¡¯s his next role? -Seonu, ask him to spoil his next project! Half of the questions from Yeon Seo¡¯s fan club, Love Letter, who heard the news were excited, but Park Seonwoo didn¡¯t feel bad. The reason why his subscribers increased explosively was because Yeon Seo appeared as a guest. ¡°So, what¡¯s your next project?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly and didn¡¯t answer. *** ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, Yoo Yeon Seo¡­¡± Director Choi Sang-hoon, who was in charge of the anticipated 2020 drama ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, hung up the phone with the productionpany and sank into his thoughts. Yoo Yeon Seo had confirmed his appearance in an exorcism drama that he had praised as fresh before. In ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, Yoo Yeon Seo was supposed to y the role of a Catholic priest who was dispatched from the Vatican to Korea to solve spiritual incidents that urred in a cult. ¡°Why do you look so gloomy?¡± ¡°I¡¯m reminded of my trauma.¡± ¡°Trauma?¡± ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Director Choi Sang-hoon gulped down the cold coffee that his assistant director brought him. He had directed ¡®Doll¡¯, where Yoo Yeon Seo and Lee Sun-ja had a love triangle. ¡°Do you know how much I suffered when I did ¡®Doll¡¯?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because you were too ambitious, director.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°You have nothing to say, right?¡± He was a rookie director who had just shed his newbie status. He had a different reaction from other directors when he heard that Yoo Yeon Seo was interested in his drama. [Yoo Yeon Seo? Let¡¯s do it together right away!] First of all, he was happy that his insufficient production budget was filled. He also had the ambition topletely change the actor who was famous for his bad acting with his directing. The director¡¯s directing could hide or reveal the actor¡¯s acting. There were directors who had received praise for polishing the acting of idol actors with no acting experience or rookie actors who couldn¡¯t act well. Choi Sang-hoon was burning with passion to benchmark these directors and change the bad acting Yoo Yeon Seo. [Yeon Seo, how about doing it like this here?] [Yeon Seo¡­ that¡¯s not it¡­] [Cut! Wait a minute, Yeon Seo, you have to be more sorrowful here¡­ I¡¯ll show you first.] But no matter how he directed, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s bad acting didn¡¯t improve. Rather, it became more strange. As the director¡¯s demands increased, Yoo Yeon Seo became annoyed. [Director, let¡¯s just do it like this. Why are you acting like you have acting disease instead of the actor?] [The writer is quiet, why are you interfering, director. You¡¯re annoying.] [Oh, I don¡¯t like it! Isn¡¯t this enough? Do we have to shoot again? Do you have a lot of time?] In movies, the investors¡¯ influence was strong, but in dramas, the writers¡¯ influence was strong. Of course, this was only for famous writers. The writer at that time was a rookie writer, so he didn¡¯t have much say. He didn¡¯te to the set often because he was busy writing the next episode. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t a pre-produced drama, so the shooting time was tight. He had to shoot the next scene as soon as the picture came out roughly, so he eventually gave up reluctantly. [I failed¡­] ¡®Doll¡¯ was immortalized on MyTube with Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s worst acting ever. Choi Sang-hoon¡¯s high pride was broken and he lived with humility ever since. ¡°I was honestly relieved. You were a bit¡­ unlucky back then, director.¡± ¡°Hey.¡± ¡°But you won¡¯t refuse, right?¡± ¡°Refuse? Who dares to refuse Yoo Yeon Seo. I have to roll out a red carpet for the meeting.¡± Personal matters were personal, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who had improved his acting skills, was the hottest in the casting market these days. He was enough to make Jin Soo-ho falter. ¡°How¡¯s the reaction to the press release?¡± ¡°It¡¯s crazy. Yoo Yeon Seo and a priest, that¡¯s a visual bomb.¡± The assistant director made a gesture of cutting his neck. ¡°The fans have already made something like this.¡± He showed his phone screen to Choi Seong-hoon. It was a photo of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face edited onto a priest¡¯s robe. ¡°¡­It suits him well.¡± ¡°He looks holy.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo and holiness¡­ It was a word that didn¡¯t fit her at all when I thought of the ¡®doll¡¯ incident. But thanks to her unreal appearance, he really pulled it off. Director Choi Sang-hoon reviewed the synopsis of the drama he was going to direct. ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ had three main characters. One of them was already cast, so he had to carefully choose the remaining two. ¡°Then the rest of the actors are the problem¡­¡± ¡°Oh, that shouldn¡¯t be a problem either?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Since Yoo Yeon Seo is in, I¡¯ve been getting a lot of calls.¡± ¡°¡­Sigh.¡± Before, everyone would have avoided him, but now the situation had changed a lot. Chapter 89: Investor Meeting Chapter 89: Investor Meeting Chapter 89 [Official] Yoo Yeon Seo confirmed to star in ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ [¡ïIssue] After soldier, robot, and superpower, next is bride¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo cast in ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ Horror genre is a seasonal business. Especially for theeback drama of a hit writer, ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was pushed back in the schedule. It was only hyped as a highly anticipated work for the second half of the year, but the progress was slow. However, with the news of Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s casting, sponsorship and advertising inquiries were pouring in. ¡°Did you hear from Min Yoo-na who failed before?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? She¡¯s been trying to get Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s numbertely.¡± The industry was small, so the rumors spread fast. The production staff in charge of casting drew lines on Min Yoo-na¡¯s name. ¡°Since the game is over with Yoo Yeon Seo, let¡¯s fill the remaining leads with rookies or idols.¡± With Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s poprity, they didn¡¯t even need to promote. They were looking for cheap actors to save on production costs. ¡°What about this one? Seo Ha-joon.¡± ¡°NB¡­ Oh, them. I¡¯ve heard of their name.¡± ¡°They have a weak fandom in Korea, but their overseas fans are no joke.¡± Having a lot of overseas fans meant that selling the rights would be easy. To be honest, even before Yoo Yeon Seo confirmed his appearance, the production situation of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was not bad. They had plenty of actors to cast anyway, and the productionpany was fairly sessful in the drama field. ¡°As expected, everything goes smoothly with Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± But they couldn¡¯t ignore the difference that Yoo Yeon Seo made. They were looking for actors to cast with enthusiasm. ¡®He missed this opportunity.¡¯ Many actors wanted to maintain good rtionships with investors. But Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t need to. He already had it. He just had to show his face at these asions and that was it. There were many benefits to being close with this power. Even the original body, who had a sense of money, must have known that¡­ But he was too stubborn to admit that Choi Yoo-jin was his mother. ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± There was no one in the parking lot, so it seemed like they rented the whole restaurant. Yoo Yeon Seo followed Choi Yoo-jin silently. ¡°Are wete?¡± ¡°No, I just got here too. It¡¯s been a while, vice president.¡± Some people were already seated. They were captivated by Yoo Yeon Seo who came in behind Choi Yoo-jin. Choi Yoo-jin smiled happily and gently pushed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back. ¡°This is my second son, you all know him, right?¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled softly and bowed his head, and their eyes sparkled. ¡°You¡¯re finally here. I¡¯m a fan.¡± A middle-aged woman who looked like ady said gracefully. ¡°My name is Kwon Mi-hee. I run a small real estate business in Gangnam.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shook hands with Kwon Mi-hee. He already knew the rough background of this meeting through Lim Seung-hyun. Kwon Mi-hee, a big shot and a cash cow in the Gangnam real estate market. And the people sitting there were all big shots. A president of a mid-sized investmentpany, a president of several productionpanies, a localndlord, and so on. They were all high-profile investors who were called big shots in the industry. ¡®I did well toe.¡¯ Actors who wanted towork with investors were eager to get in touch with them. The quality of the information they got was also high. ¡°Did you watch that movie?¡± ¡°The directing was sophisticated. It was produced by vice president Choi, right?¡± At first, they were interested in Yoo Yeon Seo who came to the meeting for the first time, but they soon switched to other topics and talked enthusiastically about movies. Yoo Yeon Seo also chimed in from time to time and listened to their stories. ¡°I¡¯m interested in Lee Han-gyeol these days.¡± ¡°Is that the Han-gyeol I know?¡± ¡°Yes. I became a fan after watching ¡®White Tiger Ship¡¯.¡± Investing was simr to being a fan. Idol singers were often ignored, but that was all old talk. Idols had loyal fans who invested in them, and that was why idols were preferred these days. That¡¯s why other actors were generous to idols or former idols. The market was too small. ¡°Do you want me to introduce you?¡± ¡°I¡¯d love that. When can we have dinner together?¡± This was a good opportunity for Lee Han-gyeol too. There was nothing wrong with being friendly with investors. Another person who was listening to the conversation said quietly. ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo, I¡¯m looking forward to ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ too.¡± ¡°Are you not interested in any other works these days?¡± ¡°How about movies?¡± Yeon Seo was also jokingly called an idol in the acting world, so there were some people who invested in the works he was interested in with passion. ¡®They¡¯re not here.¡¯ That means he bes an investmentpany just by investing. ¡°Not yet. I¡¯m more interested in movies these days ¡­ Don¡¯t you know better than me?¡± ¡°I trust your eyes, Yeon Seo. You¡¯re famous for finding pearls in the mud, aren¡¯t you?¡± Was I that famous ¡­ Well, the media was also saying ¡®the hope of the rookies¡¯, so the people who heard the news directly from the industry would do more. Yeon Seo smiled faintly. ¡°Well ¡­ I just think I have a good sense.¡± ¡°At this point, it¡¯s not a sense, but a skill. I¡¯ve been having fun finding new facestely. But I don¡¯t get as much results as you, Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°I guess it¡¯s because I have a different perspective as an actor.¡± ¡°But why do you keep finding new faces?¡± ¡°It¡¯s more fun. In fact, I didn¡¯t have much acting skills before.¡± He originally chose only rookie works to be the king on the set, but he wrapped it up with fun. Everyone looked at him with surprise as he brought up the topic of acting skills. ¡®Why? It¡¯s true.¡¯ This was also a joke that showed his improved acting skills. Yeon Seo shrugged it off lightly and everyone said his acting was much better. Yoojin looked like ¡®How about it? My son is great.¡¯ He was getting more and more like Yugeonmin. ¡°I¡¯ve changed my mindtely.¡± ¡°Well, you should go to a good director¡¯s work now.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let you know if I have any news.¡± Everyone reacted favorably to Yeon Seo. It must be thanks to Yoojin sitting next to him. That¡¯s why it¡¯s good to have a back. ¡°Speaking of that, I have something to remind you ¡­ Have you heard that news?¡± They talked about movies for a while, and the eyes of the people gathered to the person sitting at the end of the line. ¡°Director Cheon, he¡¯s back.¡± ¡°Director Cheon Seongmin?¡± Yoojin opened his eyes wide in surprise. The others also murmured. ¡°Is that him?¡± ¡°Oh my ¡­¡± They were excited. The works they listed were the ones he had seen in the future. There were even works that he had watched several times. Yeon Seo was also interested and focused on the conversation. ¡°The emperor of Cannes is back ¡­ It¡¯s going to be fierce.¡± ¡°I thought he would retire because he had a lot of trouble with the productionpany.¡± ¡°He seems to not give up his work. He¡¯s a born artist, isn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Oh, Yeon Seo, you might not know. Just his disciple, director An O-jun ¡­¡± Was it the director of the work that Jinsuho cut his appearance fee in half? Is that the kind of influence that a person who has trouble with the productionpany retires? ¡°What¡¯s wrong with the productionpany? Was there an incident?¡± ¡°Ah ¡­ He did one work at a new productionpany at the request of a friend, and he was told not to do art with his money.¡± ¡°¡­ Did you tell the art director not to do art?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s a pity. I would invest as much as I could.¡± If he was a master like Cheon Seongmin, he could ignore the demands of the productionpany, right? But the productionpany was ranting that thepany that paid the production cost was the boss and pressured the director. [Do I have to do this while listening to this?] At that time, he was so hurt that he said he would not return to the film industry for a while and dered semi-retirement and disappeared. And the productionpany filed for bankruptcy shortly after. ¡°Are you interested?¡± Yoojin whispered in his ear. ¡®Director Cheon Seongmin ¡­¡¯ He is a director who is invited to international film festivals and never returns empty-handed. He wanted to participate as an actor if possible, but if he didn¡¯t catch the director¡¯s eye, he could also receive a work award as an investor. Then he could send the required investment money without interfering with the work. ¡°Yes.¡± Yeon Seo answered with a faint smile. *** After building various connections at the investor meeting, Yeon Seo immediately devoted himself to the character interpretation of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯. ¡°¡­ It¡¯s hard.¡± It was an unexpected obstacle. Kim Woojin, a sergeant of ¡®Baekhoham¡¯, was not difficult to act because his job as a soldier was connected to his life. He also had a lot of references to acting in ¡®Dreaming¡¯, which was set in the future of 2207, with robots and operations. He also foundmon ground in the mental world that was driven to the edge of the cliff by synchronizing the memory of Yeon Seo with the slightly loose protagonist of ¡®The Deprived People¡¯. This method was called ¡®emotional memory method¡¯ by his acting teacher Park Hyunjeong, which is to remember the senses of the past experiences and refer to them in acting. This acting method was born by referring to the ¡®method acting method¡¯. ¡®Should I find themon ground between me and Father Raphael first?¡¯ Alexander Knox, baptized name Father Raphael A mysterious exorcist priest. A boy who grew up under a single mother who devoted her life to a cult religion, he was adopted overseas for some reason and became an exorcist priest under the Vatican. Is this all there is to the character introduction? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. He had heard that the author was good at omitting details, but he didn¡¯t expect this kind of trap. ¡®The first thing to note is that he is an overseas adoptee.¡¯ His name is not Korean, but from the English-speaking world. He probably wasn¡¯t even of Korean descent, but adopted by a family of a different race. And the word that he should pay attention to here is single mother. ¡®Maybe it was hard for Raphael to register his birth as an illegitimate child of a single mother when he was young?¡¯ He searched briefly and found out that thew to allow birth registration was passed only in 2015. He added his childhood without a resident registration number. And then¡­ ¡®He must have felt like a stranger wherever he went.¡¯ He found amon point between himself, a person from the future of 2207, and Father Raphael. Kang Jin-hoo, who fell into the past after he died, and the ck-haired foreigner from the adoptive family. He wrote down what he felt in the first scene of the first episode without hesitation. ¡®Maybe the church was his only ce of peace, and that¡¯s why he became a priest.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo let his imagination run wild. Anyway, he could always consult with the director and the author if he failed to interpret the character in the script reading. ¡®For now, this is my rough trantion¡­¡¯ He opened the scripts for the first and second episodes. If the other lead, Father Kim Leo, was in charge of passion and heat, then Father Raphael would naturally have a cold image. He had to keep that in mind. His expression gradually smiled as he read the script. He hadn¡¯t grasped the overall flow of the drama yet, since it was only the first and second episodes, but he enjoyed the process of analyzing the character and reading the script. Chapter 90: Evil Spirit (1). Chapter 90: Evil Spirit (1). Chapter 90 < Evil Spirit (1). > Scene 2: The ck Night Cult¡¯s Altar (N, Past ¨C 28 years ago) On the altar, Leo Mo is giving birth, assisted by the cult members, while the priest chants a spell. A sinister aura surrounds the altar. The actress ying Kim Leo¡¯s mother screams in agony as if she is really inbor, and the actor ying the priest trembles and mutters with his hands. They were all theater actors who had been invited by a troupe, and their acting skills were very high. The assistant director reads the script. ck smoke is absorbed into Leo Mo¡¯s body. With herst strength, Leo Mo hears the loud cry of her baby, and the ck smoke that was absorbed disperses into the air. ¡°Tsk, another failure.¡± The priest, who had been looking forward to it, shakes his head in disappointment. A cult member approaches him. ¡°But it¡¯s hopeful that she didn¡¯t die. And besides¡­¡± He looks at the baby in the arms of the cult member who helped with the delivery. ¡°Isn¡¯t this the first time we tried the ritual on a newborn?¡± The priest strokes his chin with interest. ¡°He¡¯s too bloody. Let¡¯s watch him for a while before we do it. We still have one more candidate, don¡¯t we?¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± The cult member steps back politely and prays to the statue of the devil in front of the altar. ¡°His advent is not far away.¡± As the priest turns his back, the ck smoke is absorbed into the baby¡¯s body. Leo Mo looks at the priest¡¯s back with anxiety. All the actors who participated in the reading turned the script to the next page. The assistant director, who had a sip of water, reads the script. Scene 3: The Room at the End of the ck Night Cult¡¯s Hallway (N, Past ¨C 28 years ago) A small one-room, young Raphael hugs his father¡¯s leg and whines. ¡°Dad, this ce is weird. Let¡¯s go home.¡± ¡°This is our home.¡± ¡°They say there are real ghosts here!¡± ¡°My son, were you scared of ghosts? You have dad.¡± Raphael¡¯s father makes a tongue-clicking sound and tickles his son. Someone knocks on the door and he gets up and opens it. ¡°May the evil teachings spread in this world, brother.¡± Raphael¡¯s father responds with a prayer to the priest¡¯s greeting. Young Raphael peeks out from behind him. ¡°Brother, you have been chosen as an apostle candidate.¡± ¡°Me, me?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a glorious thing. Congrattions.¡± Raphael¡¯s father cheers. ¡°Then I¡¯ll see you at the next ritual.¡± The priest turns away without hesitation, and Raphael looks at his back with unease. Raphael¡¯s father closes the door and hugs his son with a big cheer. ¡°We did it! We did it!¡± ¡°Dad, do we have to do it?¡± ¡°Son, this is an opportunity.¡± Raphael¡¯s father kneels on one knee and grabs his son¡¯s shoulders, reassuring him, but his son still shivers with anxiety. ¡°If it goes well, dad will send you to school and buy you lots of toys.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who yed Raphael¡¯s father, scribbled on the script. The cult must have promised to help with the child¡¯s birth registration and make him a member of society. He didn¡¯t know that the price was his own body. The child actor smiled brightly and delivered his lines, and the other actors looked at him fondly. The reading continued. ¡°This is crazy.¡± Leo¡¯s mother, who used to be a faithful cult member, realized the priest¡¯s intention to use her child for the devil¡¯s incarnation and prepared to escape. ¡°Dad! Dad!¡± She finished her preparations and ran away from the cult with Raphael, who witnessed his father lying dead on the altar as a sacrifice. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We have to go.¡± ¡°But, dad¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ll die if you stay there!¡± She couldn¡¯t use a seven-year-old child for the devil¡¯s incarnation, let alone a newborn. The mother of two children, who hadn¡¯t even recovered from childbirth, ran away from the cult members who were trying to catch them, and stopped in front of a church. ¡°Here, stay here.¡± ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon. Please take care of my son.¡± Leo¡¯s mother ran in the other direction to lure the cult members who were chasing her. And of course, Leo¡¯s mother never came back. The seven-year-old Raphael, who held the newborn in his arms, crouched down and scanned the alley with anxious eyes. And then, the door of the church opened. ¡°My goodness¡­ Weren¡¯t you cold?¡± Young Raphael shook his head. Father Bedro was startled by the situation of the child holding a baby, but he smiled warmly tofort him. ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± The scene ends with Father Pedro, who wouldter be Leo¡¯s grandfather, leading the children into the church. ¡°You¡¯re a good actor!¡± ¡°Good job.¡± The child actor who yed Raphael covered his face with both hands as he received the attention. The actors smiled at his shy gesture. ¡°Let¡¯s take a break and continue.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The actor who yed Raphael¡¯s childhood left his seat with his guardian. He wouldter film the shback scenes, but the reading time was so long that he left early. ¡°Excuse me¡­ can I take a picture with you¡­?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± After taking a picture with the child, Leo satfortably in his seat and closed his eyes. He didn¡¯t have many lines in the first and second episodes, which mainly showed the ck night cult and the devil worship ritual, and the special bond between Father Pedro and Leo. He listened to the other actors¡¯ readings and imagined the scenes. ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ is about a devil worship cult called ck Night, which conducts experiments to possess people with demons, and the victims of those experiments are Leo¡¯s mother and Raphael¡¯s father. The first scene shows that the two leads had a connection since they were young, and then the story moves from the past to the present. The baby that young Raphael was holding became Leo, who grew up and became a priest following Father Pedro. The actor who yed Leo was Seo Hajun, a member of the five-year-old idol group ¡®NV¡¯. ¡°Is that car yours, ma¡¯am? Isn¡¯t that a very expensive car?¡± ¡°Me, that? That¡¯s not my car.¡± ¡°What do you mean it¡¯s not yours! I saw you get out of it!¡± A quarrel breaks out between Father Pedro, who runs a charity house with the church, and a person who came to get free meals. Director Choi Sanghoon¡¯s eyes sparkled. He portrayed Leo, who was irritable and rebellious, very well. His pronunciation and vocalization were not bad either. ¡°You can¡¯te here for free meals if you drive a car like that. Have some conscience.¡± ¡°Geez. I can¡¯t even get this if I have a car? The menu is disgusting anyway¡­ Hey, hey! Father! Is this person really a priest?¡± He retorted back with a defiant attitude, and Leo let out a sigh of disbelief. As people¡¯s attention gathered, Father Pedro quickly approached and stopped Leo. ¡°He¡¯s still new to being a priest. Sister, please have a lot to eat.¡± ¡°No, Father. He can¡¯t have this! Why does hee here with a car that costs over 100 million won!¡± ¡°Leo!¡± Father Pedro shouted loudly. Seo Hajun flinched. It wasn¡¯t because he was immersed in acting. His body moved involuntarily. Father Pedro, yed by actor Ryu Changhoon, had such a presence and vocalization that he could kill the other actor¡¯s spirit. ¡®He¡¯s famous in the theater world, after all¡­¡¯ Father Pedro was the spiritual pir of Leo and Raphael in the y, so he had a lot of weight in the beginning. Leo looked at Ryu Changhoon with interest. ¡°Go and carry that!¡± ¡°Why are you always picking on me?¡± He hesitated for a moment, but soon regained his senses and recited the next line. He had a brief conversation with him before the reading started, and he seemed to have received a good education. Not the general education, but the acting, etiquette, and how to deal with people in the industry. These days, idol groups receive thorough education from their trainee days, and it was true. The director and the writer also smiled slightly while keeping their eyes on the script. Leo grumbled and backed away. ¡°The rice is too sticky. Father, please pay attention when you cook next time.¡± ¡°But thatdy¡­¡± ¡°Oh, Leo, Father! Calm down!¡± The parishioners and nuns who were nearby restrained Leo. The actors turned the script. Scene 7 Inside the church (D) ¡°You need to calm down. You still haven¡¯t forgotten the thug habits you had when you were a student?¡± ¡°No, Father. Aren¡¯t you angry? Last time, there was a weird old man who came and demanded meat.¡± ¡°There are a lot of people like that when you run something like this. Don¡¯t get excited every time. Why are you like this after bing a priest?¡± Father Pedro¡¯s voice was mixed with affection as he scolded him. Leo softened for a moment and snorted. ¡°You run a baby box and an orphanage, and you also do free meals, but if you ept all those people, how are we going to live? We barely get any donations, and we¡¯re already in the red¡­¡± ¡°Be quiet.¡± Father Pedro cut off Leo¡¯s words and turned up the volume of the TV. A staff member reced the news anchor. (Last month, the spontaneousbustion incident that urred in Nowon-gu, Seoul, was finally concluded as a suicide.) (Two days ago, there was a simr incident in the same area, so the police are keeping the possibility of a crime open.) ¡°That¡¯s really weird. Right, Father?¡± Leo tapped Father Pedro¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Father?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­ yeah.¡± Father Pedro, who was staring nkly at the screen, came to his senses. He made a meaningful expression and sank into his thoughts. ¡°Ahhhh!¡± The end. As Kim Leo muttered that the priest was acting differently than usual and turned his gaze back to the TV, he heard someone scream. It was the voice of a middle-aged woman who was arguing with Kim Leo and Seung Kang. The two priests rushed outside and gasped at the shocking scene. ¡°What, what is this?¡± ¡°You have to evacuate the people.¡± ¡°Yes, yes!¡± A man was on fire. But he didn¡¯t fall down and stood upright. ¡°Lady! Get away!¡± Kim Leo shouted as he helped an old woman who had copsed from the shock. ¡°Fire extinguisher! Where is the fire extinguisher?¡± ¡°Someone call an ambnce!¡± The burning man staggered but walked one step at a time. Even though Father Peter and the others poured water and sprayed fire extinguishers, the fire didn¡¯t go out easily. ¡°Why won¡¯t it go out!¡± ¡°Oh, be careful, Father!¡± The burning man was getting closer to Kim Leo, who was holding an empty fire extinguisher. ¡°He is finally descending on thisnd!¡± ¡°Leo!¡± ¡°Father!¡± The extras who cried out for the priest and Father Peter¡¯s urgent scream added to the tension. ¡°Hahaha!¡± The manughed loudly as if he wasn¡¯t in pain. Everyone swallowed their saliva at the sight of his madness. Soon, the burning man fell right in front of Kim Leo, who was cornered and crouched. ¡°What, what is this¡­¡± With Kim Leo¡¯s panting voice, the actors turned the script to the next scene. Scene 9 Inside the church (N) ¡°We need to ask for help from the Vatican.¡± ¡°Do you think they will send someone so easily?¡± ¡°I know someone.¡± ¡°Who do you know?¡± Father Peter answered in a heavy voice. ¡°I met him in Africa before.¡± The actors, director, writer, and staff turned the script over. Scene 7 Inside the Vatican (N) ¡°He is the best exorcist among the priests.¡± Father Peter¡¯s narration, and dissolve. ¡°Father, we have a call from Korea.¡± Normally, they would use a foreign extra, but since he didn¡¯t attend the reading, the assistant director said it in Korean. Yoo Yeon Seo straightened his posture. It was instantaneous. ¡°*Korea? Korea¡­¡± How did Raphael feel? He got a call for help from the country that abandoned him. Yoo Yeon Seo delivered his voice as coldly as possible. ¡°*That¡¯s strange. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered in fluent Latin. He didn¡¯t have Latin in his head, but he synchronized it through beta the day before the reading. That¡¯s why his head still hurt. ¡®Wow, what is this.¡¯ The director, Choi Sang Hoon, who saw this, restrained his body from jumping up. For a moment, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s appearance in a light T-shirt and jeans looked like he was wearing a neat priest¡¯s robe. ¡®Wow, crazy¡­ I heard he changed.¡¯ It was different to hear the rumor and see it for yourself. But it was more than he imagined. Foreign dialogue was hard to act because of the pronunciation. But he showed various emotions in that short dialogue. Ryu Chang Hoon, who yed Father Peter, also looked at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face with interest, fixing his eyes on the script. Chapter 91: Evil Spirit (2). Chapter 91: Evil Spirit (2). Chapter 91 < Evil Spirit (2). > Yoo Yeon Seo used the break time during the shooting to watch the first and second episodes that aired two days ago. They had pre-produced about half of the episodes because of the CG processing, but she was too busy filming to catch the live broadcast. ¡°Wow¡­¡± The screen showed objects that symbolized the devil, a Bible, and a cross soaked in blood. Along with the hymn, there was a sound of something scratching, like a ghost whispering. Evil Spirit The screen went dark after the mysterious and eerie opening sequence with typography that looked like it was scattering in water. -June 6, 1992- Director Choi, who wanted to impress the viewers from the first episode, increased the horror by showing the devil worship ritual of the ck Night Church. The priest, who was trembling and chanting a strange spell as if he was possessed by a spirit, and the person who was tied up on the altar and struggling to escape. (Ah, ahhhh!) The person who was sacrificed caught fire. The graphics were not bad, considering the effort they put into the CG. A terrible scream filled the space. The congregation, who did not move an inch while the person was burning to death, and the priest, who looked regretful for failing the ritual. The screen turned ck and only the bizarre and creepy sound of death was heard. And then it showed another scene. The screen ratio and the sepia tone made it look like it was even earlier than 1992. (If you don¡¯t have a mother, you can¡¯t register your birth.) (I have a father! Why can¡¯t I do it!) (Thew is like that, why are you asking me¡­ sigh¡­ next, please.) The staff at the resident center had an attitude of ¡®Oh, this guy again¡­ so annoying.¡¯, and the desperate man was kicked out. He couldn¡¯t get a resident registration number, so he couldn¡¯t get medical insurance benefits. He couldn¡¯t go to kindergarten or school. Raphael¡¯s father staged a one-man protest in front of the court. (Look at that, how pitiful.) (We are members of the ck Night Church.) (If you join us, we will help you.) The story of Raphael¡¯s father, who was struggling for his child, briefly showed how he entrusted himself to the ck Night Church. Raphael¡¯s father, who had a hard time finding a job while raising a newborn, became a faithful follower of the ck Night Church, and became a sacrifice for the devil ritual. (Ahhhhhh!) (Damn, another failure¡­) (Dad!) Raphael¡¯s father, who was burning, and the priest, who looked disappointed as if he was looking at a failed work. Over his shoulder, the young Raphael was seen crying. Then it showed the woman who escaped with the two children. The child and the baby were found by Father Bedro and taken into the church. (Where is the kid?) (¡­) Leo¡¯s mother, who was used as a bait, was cornered in a dead end. (We have no choice, let¡¯s take her.) (Hey, let go of me!) And Leo¡¯s mother became another sacrifice for the devil ritual and died alone on the altar. And then the screen changed. Raphael, who was drinking cocoa that the nun made, and the baby, who was sleeping in Father Bedro¡¯s arms, in the church. Outside, it was raining. -Present, 2020.- -Oh, it¡¯s like a movie -The atmosphere is no joke -But the extras are so awkward lol -I just turned it on and Yoo Yeon Seo appeared? -It¡¯s supposed to be horror but not scary at all? There was also a service that allowed her to watch the chat of the viewers who watched the live broadcast through the app. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was annoyed by it, wanted to know the reaction of the viewers at that time, so she decided to leave it alone. Low-ie lunch sharing at Bedro Church in Nosang District In the fictional city of Nosang District, Seo Ha-joon, who wore a ck priest¡¯s robe, became Kim Leo and had a fight with an olddy who was making a fuss over the food. And Father Bedro, who stopped him, they bickered but their eyes were not sharp. They looked like a father and son without any blood rtion. (Father?) (Huh? Uh¡­ yeah.) On the TV screen, there was a scene of the incident. There was a burn mark that looked like the shape of a devil on the spot where the person who spontaneouslybusted fell. Father Bedro stared nkly at it. (The fire, the fire won¡¯t go out!) (Father!) And then a burning person appeared and the church was in chaos. Father Bedro, who was trying to put out the fire and screaming, and Kim Leo, who was backing away from the burning man who wasing towards him, fell back. (What, what is this¡­) And then it showed the person who fell in front of Kim Leo from an aerial view. The police line was drawn and the police and paramedics wereing and going. It showed it in a fast-forward style. (Seoul, Nosang District, the suspect who killed four family members and fled was arrested after a chase.) (A couple brutally assaulted and neglected their 6-year-old son until he died.) (A 40-year-old who lured a minor to his house with a part-time job andmitted a sexual crime was caught by the police.) A strange incident that urred near Nosang-gu is narrated by the voice of a news anchor. After the investigation was over and the corpse was removed, there was a ck scorch mark left on the front yard of the church. It was the same as the scorch mark that Father Pedro saw on the TV screen. Father Pedro realizes that the series of incidents are rted to the devil. (I need to ask for help from the Vatican.) The horror genre, as a genre that relies heavily on the production, had a unique atmosphere. The screen was mostly dark, but notpletely. The scenes of the ck night cult were extremely dark, while the church was bright and warm with the street lights and the lights inside the church, even though it was night. It seemed like an intention to show the difference between good and evil, light and darkness. (He¡¯s the best exorcist priest.) And this contrast of brightness was maximized by the back of Yoo Yeon Seo, who appeared with Father Pedro¡¯s narration. The sound of the pipe organ and the Vatican building were shining brightly in the sunlight. And of course, this background was CG. Yoo Yeon Seo had to walk calmly while acting as Father Raphael in front of the chroma key. (*Father.) A man in a priest¡¯s robe stops walking in the holy atmosphere of the corridor. -Yoo Yeon Seo appears -Wow, his back is awesome -Awesome -Wow ** halo The chat window explodes. Everyone was swearing with admiration, and the chat room was full of special characters. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned as he looked at himself on the screen. Was he that bright? He didn¡¯t think he gave much lighting since the background was going to be CG anyway. ¡®There were a lot of reflectors, though.¡¯ Father Raphael, who stopped walking, turns around. His face, slightly hidden by the pouring white light, gradually bes clearer. Did they also do some special effects on the screen? Yoo Yeon Seoughed bitterly at the holy production that poured on him on the screen. -Wow, he¡¯s crazy, where are his wings -He¡¯s insane -Father, I love you so much¡­ -Yoo-seo, did you lose your wings and fall to the ground? -I want to exin in detail why I like him, but I can only say that I like him (*Korea? Korea¡­) Here, Yoo Yeon Seo paid a lot of attention to his facial expression. A subtle smile that coexisted with joy and sorrow. He smiled with satisfaction as it came out as he intended. He couldn¡¯t stand to see his own appearance in this production anymore. He also had a hard time watching the chat of the viewers who were ttering him. And this was the end of the scene where Father Raphael appeared in episode 1. Father Pedro, who was convinced that the spontaneousbustion and crime that urred nearby were closely rted to the devil, started preparing for the exorcism ritual until Raphael came to Korea. (Why are you making so many holy water all of a sudden?) (You¡¯ll need it.) (I see, what a strange thing.) And then, the narration of the news anchor, the spontaneousbustion and bizarre crime behavior that increased in frequency. There was still no news of Raphael. Father Pedro, who knew about this incident, couldn¡¯t stand still. He decided to exorcise the devil by himself, and Kim Leo, who looked at him strangely, showed him. (Yes, this symbol¡­ from Africa¡­) Father Pedro notices that the symbol that was on the ce where the person burned to death was simr to the symbol of the heretical religion he saw on the outskirts of Nosang-gu. Father Pedro, who was digging into the background of the ck night cult, was hit in the head by an unidentified assant and lost consciousness. (Fa, Father.) (Le, Leo¡­) A me that doesn¡¯t go out sticks to his body. Kim Leo, who was looking for Father Pedro who didn¡¯te to the church, witnesses this. (Father!) (Ru¡­ ruin¡­) He struggles to put out the fire. Father Pedro, afraid that Kim Leo might get hurt, squeezes out a word in pain. (Hurry¡­) (No!) (Harm¡­) Kim Leo doesn¡¯t give up and stays in his ce. Father Pedro walks weakly like a doll with a string attached. It was like someone else was controlling him. Something that controls Father Pedro grabs Kim Leo¡¯s shoulders to get rid of the only witness. The fire should have moved to Kim Leo¡¯s body¡­ (What, what is this¡­) The fire wasn¡¯t hot. Kim Leo looked at the fire that circled his shoulder and disappeared with a surprised eye. A ray of light shed and disappeared from the eyes of Father Pedro, who was burning. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes at the intentional production. Was it a sign of hope? But the fleeting light seemed to be eroded by the fire. It was a piece of bread that only people with good observation skills could find. (Father!) The fire moved to Kim Leo and scattered in the air. But Kim Leo screamed at the sight of Father Pedro, who had severe burns. (My¡­ desk, drawer¡­) (Desk drawer. Okay, I got it. Don¡¯t talk.) The charred hand of Father Pedro, who copsed weakly, grabbed Kim Leo¡¯s wrist. Kim Leo, who was about to call an ambnce with his trembling hand, stopped and looked at Father Pedro¡¯s burned face. Tears fell from his eyes. (Leo¡­) (Yes, yes, Father. Please¡­) (My¡­ ah¡­) But he couldn¡¯t finish his sentence. (Father?) He was already dead, but Kim Leo couldn¡¯t shake him to wake him up. He was afraid that it would hurt him more because he was burned by the fire. He had no choice but to tremble his hand and bowed his head, resting his forehead on Father Pedro¡¯s chest. And he wailed. At the end of the first episode, a funeral service began in the church to bid farewell to Father Pedro. Among the visitors, there was ady with a foreign car who hadined about the taste of the rice, but Kim Leo didn¡¯t care. Kim Leo stayed by Father Pedro¡¯s side until the end. As the night fell, the door of the quiet and empty church opened and Father Raphael, dressed in a priest¡¯s robe, entered. The screen moved up from his feet to his face. Kim Leo, who was lost in thought with his head down, stared nkly at Raphael, who was praying. His pale face, his eyes reddened from crying too much. He looked pitiful. (¡­Who are you?) Kim Leo didn¡¯t know of any handsome priest near Father Pedro. Father Raphael answered softly. (I came from the Vatican.) (What?) (I came at Father Pedro¡¯s request¡­ but I was toote.) Father Raphael stood in front of Kim Leo with a disappointed expression. A bitter smile was on his lips. Kim Leo hesitated for a moment at hisplicated expression. (Thank you foring anyway. But who are you¡­) (Call me Raphael, just Raphael.) Raphael, Father Raphael. Kim Leo followed Father Pedro¡¯s will and took out a letter he found in the desk drawer. (¡­Is this Father Pedro¡¯s letter?) Kim Leo nodded. When Father Raphael tried to take the letter from Kim Leo¡¯s hand, Kim Leo clenched his fingers. Father Raphael looked up and met Kim Leo¡¯s eyes. A streak of determination shone in his pale face. He suspected that there was a culprit who made Father Pedro like this, and he had a grudge against them. (What did our Father ask you?) (¡­You don¡¯t need to know. Give me the letter.) But Kim Leo was ready to swallow his pride. He still clenched his hand and pleaded. (I¡­ I want to help you too.) (¡­) Father Raphael looked at Kim Leo with a meaningful gaze. Between the two people who faced each other, the red sunset light that shone through the window wrapped them. And the first episode ended. Chapter 92: Evil Spirit (3). Chapter 92: Evil Spirit (3). Chapter 92 < Evil Spirit (3). > ¡°Where did youe from?¡± Young Raphael sobbed as he told Father Pedro about what had happened at the ck Night Church. ¡°And¡­ my dad, my dad¡­¡± ¡°Oh, no¡­¡± Father Pedro knelt down and hugged Raphael in his arms. ¡°You must have had a hard time.¡± Raphael closed his eyes. He could still remember the warmth that he had never forgotten. After putting the child to sleep, Father Pedro carefully stepped outside and stood next to the deputy who was waiting for him. ¡°There are still heretics these days.¡± ¡°What do we do now?¡± ¡°First of all, we have to take care of these children.¡± ¡°But, Father¡­ we are not well-off either.¡± ¡°They are just kids. How much money do you think they need? And¡­¡± He looked through the open door at the young Raphael who was curled up and sleeping. ¡°How can I abandon that little one?¡± Father Pedro in 1992 probably didn¡¯t think much of it. And Father Pedro in 2020 suddenly remembered Raphael¡¯s words and uncovered the truth behind the incident. He was sure that the ck Night Church was a devil-worshiping cult. The oue was not good, though. (To Father Raphael.) After the shback ended, Father Raphael read the letter that Father Pedro had left. Father Pedro, whom he had met at the African medical service, didn¡¯t remember him as the child he had encountered when he was young. He only knew him as a Korean foreign priest. The letter briefly asked how he was doing, and reported on the strange incidents that were happening nearby. (I found out that there is a heretical cult behind this. I can¡¯t just watch this situation anymore. I need your help.) A small crack appeared on Father Raphael¡¯s expressionless face as he read thest sentence. (¡­Lastly, Father Leo is like my son. I know this is a shameless request, but please help him stay on the right path.) Father Raphael slowly put down the letter that seemed to foresee his death. Yeon Seo thought of what he had talked with Director Choi Seongmun when he acted this part. (This is where Raphael¡¯s emotions are important. Yeon Seo, what do you think Raphael feels for Father Pedro?) (Well, I think Raphael is a person who is mentally fragile due tock of affection, so he would feel betrayed, right?) Director Choi¡¯s eyes sparkled. Yeon Seo had be amunicative actor unlike before. He even apologized for what had happened during the ¡®Doll¡¯ shooting when they met separately. What kind of change of heart did he have¡­ The director waved his hand slightly as if to tell him to continue. (He would still remember him if he was seven years old, right? For some reason, Raphael was adopted abroad and Leo stayed under Father Pedro, right?) (Yes.) (He was treated unfairly by society because he had no mother, and he lost his father too. He ran away to the church, but he was kicked out and adopted overseas. He lost his ce in Korea¡­ He would have been discriminated against in the adoptive family because he was Asian.) And rtively recently, at the African medical service site, Raphael recognized Father Pedro at a nce. But the other person didn¡¯t remember him at all, so he must have felt bitter. (He would be in a resentful position, so he would only find a letter asking him to take care of Father Leo.) (¡­Right. He wouldn¡¯t like it. Then how should Father Raphael act from now on?) (He wouldn¡¯t ignore thest wish of the deceased, so he would help him, but¡­ He wouldn¡¯t look kindly at Kim Leo. At first.) Director Choi pped his hands. Yeon Seo didn¡¯t need directing. With aplicated expression, Father Raphael put down Father Pedro¡¯s letter and looked out the window. ¡°Bro!¡± ¡°Pass it here!¡± He saw Kim Leo ying ser with the orphanage kids. He was trying hard to fill Father Pedro¡¯s empty spot. Raphael watched him and saw the small child who had be a priest. He felt a new emotion, and a bit of jealousy. His eyes showed various emotions and then disappeared. ¡°He didn¡¯t remember me until the end¡­¡± Father Raphael closed his eyes and leaned back on the chair. The scene changed with a sigh-like monologue. He left Father Pedro and started to investigate the devil and the ck Night Church. ¡°Father! Where are you going?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t follow me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you need an assistant?¡± It was an unweepany that Father Raphael didn¡¯t allow. Kim Leo was cheeky, and Raphael was half-resigned. ¡°How do you know our Father?¡± ¡°Not very well.¡± ¡°You came all the way from the Vatican to fulfill the request of our Father, whom you don¡¯t even know?¡± Father Raphael stopped walking and sighed before answering. ¡°I met him briefly when I was serving in Africa.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± In the end, Raphael was dragged by Kim Leo and took care of him, even though he was annoyed. *** ¡°To perform an exorcism, you need the Vatican¡¯s approval.¡± ¡°Come on, Father, don¡¯t you have any flexibility?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that too nosy of you, Father?¡± ¡°Wow, Father, you lived abroad and you don¡¯t know that word?¡± They bickered with each other, but they also cooperated. They had the same goal of finding out who was behind making Father Pedro that way. And in thest scene of the third episode, the remaining person of the three main characters of the drama appears. Park Sua, a journalist and Kim Leo¡¯s high school ssmate. She couldn¡¯t forget an incident that happened when she was a war correspondent in an African conflict zone, and when a simr thing happened in Korea, she started investigating secretly. She found out btedly that Father Pedro, who frequented the church she often went to, died of spontaneousbustion, and she visited her hometown for the first time in a long time. ¡°Huh? Kim Leo?¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Park Sua?¡± She looked awkwardly at Kim Leo, who was wearing a well-groomed priest¡¯s robe. ¡°Wow, the scoundrel of Nosang High became a priest?¡± ¡°What, I¡¯m what.¡± Kim Leo didn¡¯t flinch and raised his chin defiantly. They asked each other about their recent situations after a long time. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Oh, I work for a small newspaper.¡± ¡°A journalist?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± There was also an article that maliciously linked Father Pedro¡¯s death to the church¡¯s poor finances. Kim Leo got up and tried to kick Park Sua out of the church. ¡°Hey, wait. What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°I decided not to have anything to do with you journalist bastards. If you write another weird article about our Father, I won¡¯t spare you even if you¡¯re my ssmate. Get out.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do that! I didn¡¯te here because of that either!¡± ¡°Then what?¡± Park Sua, who was dragged by Kim Leo, pointed to Father Raphael, who was praying in front of the water to make holy water. ¡°Hey, if you don¡¯t kick me out, I¡¯ll tell you about that Father!¡± ¡°What? How do you know Father Raphael?¡± ¡°I saw him in Africa before. How can I forget that face?¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤It is a face that you can¡¯t forget once you see it.¡± Kim Leo let go of Park Sua¡¯s shoulder and crossed his arms. Father Raphael, who was praying devoutly despite themotion in the church, seemed to have a halo around him. Park Sua sighed with relief and straightened her wrinkled clothes. ¡°Tell me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m shooting celebrities now, but I used to fly as a war correspondent.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s surprising.¡± Park Sua smiled triumphantly and took out a tablet pad from her bag. She showed him a scene photo from Africa. Father Pedro and Father Raphael¡¯s faces were also small in the corner of the photo. ¡°What, our Father was there too.¡± ¡°What happened there was¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Here, a shback scene of the incident that happened in Africa appears. A minority ethnic group there performed a ritual simr to devil worship, and as a side effect of the ritual, they went crazy and killed their own families, or their bodies suddenly burned and died horribly. And then, Father Raphael, who suddenly appeared there, stopped this phenomenon with an exorcism. ¡°But the weird thing that happened in Africa happened here, in Nosang District. Father Pedro¡¯s case too, I have to be suspicious and endure it.¡± ¡°So you came here to cover that?¡± ¡°A journalist?¡± ¡°Ouch, you scared me.¡± Kim Leo was startled by Father Raphael, who was close behind him. Park Sua covered her mouth with her hand andughed at the destructive appearance of Father Raphael, who came closer. ¡°Wow, that¡¯s amazing¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± ¡°So, can I see what you investigated?¡± Park Sua, who came to her senses at Kim Leo¡¯s words, operated the tablet pad and showed him the roadmap of the strange phenomenon that urred in Nosang District. ¡°How is it, Fathers? I¡¯m not bad, right?¡± Park Sua, who looked confidently at the Fathers, and the two Fathers, who looked at each other with interest. That¡¯s how Park Sua joined the group and the episode ended. *** The drama set was busier than the movie set, but these days it was quite spacious due to the 52-hour limit per week. When lunch and a break time came, Yoo Yeon Seo ate with the two lead actors. ¡°By the way, Yeon Seo, you debuted as One Seven. How did you be an idol?¡± Hong Min-ah, the actress who yed Park Sua, asked Yoo Yeon Seo, who snickered. ¡°I just went to a decentpany and said, ¡®Make me an idol.¡¯¡± ¡°Wow, you can joke too?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not joking.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoon Yeon Seo nodded with a bright face at Hong Mina¡¯s incredulous words. ¡°So they epted you at thatpany?¡± ¡°Whichpany would reject me?¡± Hong Mina opened her mouth at the arrogant and annoying answer. She had heard rumors from senior actors, but she didn¡¯t know it was this bad. ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°I know I¡¯m annoying, so close your mouth. I can see everything inside.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Hong Mina mped her mouth shut. Yoon Yeon Seo smiled slightly at her. She was an interesting person. ¡°I didn¡¯t think you were annoying, I was just jealous¡­ Anyway, did you also train as a trainee like Hajoon?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t long, I debuted in less than six months.¡± ¡°Oh, well, your singing skills are no joke¡­ Wasn¡¯t it hard?¡± Yoon Yeon Seo closed his mouth as he was about to say something. He nced at Seo Hajoon, who was quietly eating his rice as Kim Leo. ¡®Seo Hajoon is too¡­ nice.¡¯ Seo Hajoon started as an idol trainee when he was eight years old. He didn¡¯t get along with his peers from a young age and trained for his idol debut, so he seemed to have received a good education on the entertainment industry. Especially when he dealt with Yoon Yeon Seo, he was extremely careful and tried to get close to him, and it was obvious that his agency told him to look good to Yoon Yeon Seo. ¡®But this is troublesome.¡¯ The problem was that Seo Hajoon¡¯s attitude showed in his acting. From the next scene, the story would be about the exorcism ritual, and Kim Leo in the drama was a former gangster and an emotional person, and he had a lot of conflicting scenes with Raphael, who was a principled and rational person. But one side was lying down like that¡­ ¡®Should I provoke him a little?¡¯ So when he filmed the scene where he shed with Kim Leo, he sometimes felt that they didn¡¯t match. They should have synergy when they matched, but there was none. Director Choi also felt that, but hepromised in the poor drama environment where he had to film two episodes a week. I wonder if the other actors felt this way when I was a bad actor, they must have had a much harder time than me. Should I start the debt repayment project soon¡­ Yoon Yeon Seo sighed softly as he was distracted. ¡°Was it hard?¡± And he deliberately sneered. ¡°Being an idol was so easy, right?¡± How about that? Annoying, right? Yoon Yeon Seo watched Seo Hajoon¡¯s reaction. Some people devote their childhood to barely debut. They struggle to show their faces in the media and get a drama lead role, and finally make their name known as an individual, not a group. But some people have a lot and debut easily and act easily, right? ¡®He fell for it.¡¯ Yoon Yeon Seo smiled inwardly as he saw the deep furrow on Seo Hajoon¡¯s forehead. Chapter 93: Evil Spirit (4) Chapter 93: Evil Spirit (4) Chapter 93 < Evil Spirit (4) > ¡°We¡¯ve worked hard for this. You can do it, right, Hajun?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± On the day he was confirmed for the role of Kim Leo in ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, Seo Hajun nodded at his manager¡¯s words. He had been a trainee since he was eight years old. He was once considered an ace in one of the three major agencies. But he was pushed out of the debut group and moved from onepany to another until he finally debuted at the age of twenty. The group he debuted with, ¡®NV¡¯, wasbeled as an export idol. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean they were poor. They had a wealthy bank ount from overseas album sales and tours. -Who¡¯s the lead role in Evil Spirit? ©¸The lead role is Yoo Yeon Seo. Who¡¯s Seo Hajun? Never heard of him. ©¸©¸He¡¯s an idol. He¡¯s famous overseas, I think. ©¸The rights must have sold well, lol. ©¸Will the foreign fans buy him a Bentley? ©¸©¸No way. Bentley is only for domestic fans, maybe Japan at most. ©¸Hong Mina is famous. She¡¯s the queen of indie films. But Seo Hajun always had a thirst for domestic recognition. Even his close rtives would say ¡®NV? What¡¯s that?¡¯ at first, and his name was only mentioned in a few idolmunities. He wanted to have a level of poprity that would make his family proud and say ¡®That¡¯s my son, brother¡¯ when he appeared on TV. You¡¯re in Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s drama, right? That¡¯s awesome. Congrattions. Wow, crazy. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s drama?? Guaranteed ratings. Congrats. Of course, even the news of his first drama lead role was overshadowed by Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s name, but he didn¡¯t mind. For him, ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was an opportunity. He was determined to make his name known through this opportunity. ¡°Especially Yoo Yeon Seo, you have to impress her. You know who¡¯s making this drama happen, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Did you see Lee Hangeul¡¯s hit? He¡¯s doing well these days. I heard a rumor that Yoo Yeon Seo connected him with an investor. He had dinner with a big shot in the film industry and took a picture.¡± Seo Hajun silently nodded at his manager¡¯s earnest advice. He realized that personal effort was not the measure of poprity anymore. Luck and connections mattered more. He found out toote that he was dropped from the debut group of a big agency because of another trainee who had a broadcastingwork connection. ¡®But how do I get close to him?¡¯ He went to middle school, but his attendance was a mess because of his trainee life. He skipped high school and took the GED. The only friends he had were fellow trainees or other groups who debuted around the same time. ¡®I have to be polite, at least.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, whom he met in person for the first time, was as rumored. He had a presence that matched his unrivaled appearance. Everyone on the reading site was paying attention to him. ¡°Is this Kim Leo?¡± ¡°Hello, senior. I¡¯m Seo Hajun.¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s do our best.¡± He didn¡¯t even introduce himself. He had a confidence that said ¡®You know who I am, don¡¯t you?¡¯ If Seo Hajun had to summarize Yoo Yeon Seo in one word¡­ ¡®He has it all.¡¯ That was it. The rumors were pretty bad, but that was a long time ago, and honestly, he had a background that no one could criticize even if he acted as the rumors said. It was a joke that Korea was ¡®Juseong Republic¡¯, but if he was the third generation of that ce, who could ignore him? ¡®Why does he want to be an actor when he has everything?¡¯ He felt envy and curiosity. ¡°Okay, cut!¡± He was amazed by the on-off switch when the camera was rolling. In the scene where Raphael, the priest, agonized over the people he couldn¡¯t save in Africa, his eyes were moist. ¡°Yeon Seo, you¡¯re doing great.¡± At the director¡¯s shout, he wiped the tears that rolled down his cheeks and headed to the monitor. His expression didn¡¯t change, but he could feel the atmosphere change drastically. ¡®How does he change so fast?¡¯ He was sure that Yoo Yeon Seo in the camera was immersed in Raphael¡¯s character, but the time to get into and out of the immersion was extremely short. ¡®He must have worked hard to do that.¡¯ He was famous for his bad acting until two years ago, but how much effort did he put in to have the acting skills that he felt now? He felt awe and a bit of jealousy. He had everything and talent that followed his effort. ¡°Cut, just a moment, Hajun.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± In contrast, he could count the scenes that ended in one take on his fingers. The director praised him for doing really well for his first lead role, but Seo Hajun himself felt a lot ofck. ¡®I want to be as good as him.¡¯ How can I be like him? Seo Hajun didn¡¯t realize it, but he was only looking at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back. ¡°Being an idol is so easy, right?¡± And he was choked by the provocative and rude answer. ¡®A little¡­ pissed off.¡¯ He only thought he was envious of Yoo Yeon Seo, but he drew a line between them, saying they were different from birth, so he didn¡¯t explode with inferiority. But he was angry when he heard that. ¡°Hey, hey, Yeon Seo. How is that easy?¡± ¡°Why? I didn¡¯t say anything wrong.¡± Hong Min-ah, who didn¡¯t catch Yoo Yeon-seo¡¯s intention, tried to smooth things over with Seo Ha-joon, who was looking at her. And then they heard the assistant director¡¯s shout to resume shooting. ¡°Ah, was it hard for you to hear, Ha-joon?¡± ¡°No, it wasn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Sorry, but there are some things that can¡¯t be helped, right?¡± Yoo Yeon-seo smiled faintly as he watched Seo Ha-joon, who was provoked by him. He thought Seo Ha-joon had some talent. He just seemed to be repressed and unable to show his full potential. The fact that he didn¡¯t lose to Ryu Chang-hoon, who yed the role of Father Pedro, was proof of that. ¡®But why does he seem so nervous when he¡¯s with me?¡¯ Actually, Ryu Chang-hoon had much more experience than Yoo Yeon-seo. But strangely, they didn¡¯t have good chemistry. Is it because I¡¯m too good? Yoo Yeon-seo thought casually and handed the script to Itaekyeom. ¡°You can do well, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± It works well, right? I can see that he¡¯s scared. The scene that Yoo Yeon-seo and Seo Ha-joon were going to shoot was the first time the two priests raised their voices and argued. A student who was bullied decides to make a drastic choice. But one of the followers of the ck Night Church, who saw this, lures the student into a demonic ritual, and the student who is possessed by the demon secretly takes revenge on the students who tormented him. But the student¡¯s spontaneousbustion is imminent due to the side effects of the demonic ritual, and the two priests are worried about the student¡¯s fate. ¡°What do you mean, how would the Vatican know if we secretly perform an exorcism?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the principle. You know why we have these rules, Father Leo.¡± Father Leo approached him threateningly, but Father Raphael didn¡¯t back down and confronted him. ¡°It¡¯s an inevitable situation.¡± Father Leo clenched his fists as he spat out his words. He pointed at the student who was tied to the bed. ¡°So you¡¯re going to let the kid burn to death while waiting for the Vatican¡¯s permission? Is that what you want, Father?¡± He vomited out the words. Father Raphael¡¯s eyes wavered. He knew that this didn¡¯t make sense, but the rules were the rules. Father Leo took advantage of Father Raphael¡¯s hesitation. ¡°Can¡¯t you save the kid? Maybe we can find out why he joined that weird cult.¡± To save the life in front of him or to break the rules he had followed well. It didn¡¯t take long for him to make a decision. ¡°Fine.¡± He felt sorry for the poor child and he couldn¡¯t leave Father Leo alone, who didn¡¯t know how to properly perform an exorcism. Father Raphael brushed his hair back and sighed deeply. Father Leo smiled broadly. ¡®Wow.¡¯ Director Choi¡¯s eyes sparkled as he saw Seo Ha-joon¡¯s changed expression. ¡°Cut, okay!¡± Seo Ha-joon blinked in surprise at the director¡¯s shout. ¡®Ah, I was acting.¡¯ A moment of immersion. It was the first time he finished the scene with Yoo Yeon-seo in one take. ¡°Let¡¯s go see the monitor.¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Yoo Yeon-seo tapped Seo Ha-joon¡¯s shoulder and smiled. It was like saying, ¡®What, you¡¯re good when you do it.¡¯ Seo Ha-joon stared at his back and then stood in front of the monitor a beatte. ¡°Wow, the tension is good.¡± Director Choi pped his hands a few times. Two handsome men in neat priest robes facing each other in a confrontation. Anyone would react to that. The director was happy to think about using it for the trailer. ¡°Ha-joon, your eyes are good. Just do it like this for the next scene.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He answered and approached Yoo Yeon-seo, who was far away. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°For what?¡± ¡°For that. You helped me, right?¡± Seo Ha-joon bowed his head slightly. ¡®That¡¯s why they say he¡¯s quick-witted.¡¯ He looked at his head and Yoo Yeon-seo clicked his tongue. ¡®Well, I don¡¯t mind.¡¯ He felt relieved to think that the acting would be easier from now on. ¡°Speakfortably. Call me hyung.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°Why, are you ufortable?¡± ¡°No!¡± He works well, right? I can see that he¡¯s afraid. Yoo Yeon-seo and Seo Ha-joon¡¯s scene was the first time the two priests raised their voices and argued. ¡°Follow me. Let¡¯s practice our lines.¡± Seo Hajoon followed Yoo Yeon Seo obediently. Choi, the director who was watching them, opened his mouth in astonishment. ¡®Amazing. Unbelievable.¡¯ Was that really Yoo Yeon Seo, the troublemaker? Choi couldn¡¯t match the Yoo Yeon Seo he saw in ¡®Doll¡¯ with the one he saw now. Normally, it was the director¡¯s job to guide Seo Hajoon. But no matter how he directed him, it wasn¡¯t enough. They had to shoot the next scene soon, and he didn¡¯t have time. Besides, Yoo Yeon Seo looked so lifeless that he didn¡¯t know how to handle him. ¡®I never expected to see Yoo Yeon Seo act like a senior actor.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, who was notorious for being reckless on the set, had created a perfect character without needing any direction. He even helped improve the skills of his co-star. ¡°Maybe that¡¯s not Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°What if something happened when he had a car ident? What if his soul switched with the person who caused the ident?¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah, director, we have to move to the next location.¡± The assistant director was also surprised, but he ignored the director¡¯s words since he had heard them more than once. *** ¡°Is that good?¡± ¡°It¡¯s perfect.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t we have to light the candles?¡± ¡°Oh, right! Who has a lighter?¡± Lim Seunghyun, who appeared out of nowhere, handed him a lighter. ¡°Here you go.¡± ¡°Ah, thank you.¡± Seo Hajoon took the lighter without thinking and lit the candles. Then he tilted his head as he saw Lim Seunghyun¡¯s back. He felt like he had seen him somewhere before¡­ ¡®Where did everyone go?¡¯ Meanwhile, Yoo Yeon Seo, who was left alone on the set, frowned. What was this, some kind of workce bullying? He thought, when the lights on the set suddenly went out. ¡°What the hell.¡± ¡°Happy birthday!¡± The actors and staff who appeared from somewhere surrounded Yoo Yeon Seo and sang him a birthday song. ¡°What are you doing, bro? Blow out the candles.¡± Seo Hajoon¡¯s words snapped Yoo Yeon Seo out of his daze. He blew out the candles on the cake. The people cheered. ¡°Come on! Let¡¯s hear a word of gratitude!¡± One of the staff shouted loudly. There was a camera filming, so it was obvious that they had nned to make a behind-the-scenes video. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s my birthday.¡± What would Yoo Yeon Seo say? The people who were looking forward to it booed. ¡°What kind of gratitude is that?¡± ¡°Do you know how hard we worked to keep this a secret?¡± ¡°What do you mean, you forgot your own birthday?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo pouted slightly at Hong Mina¡¯s nagging. ¡®I really didn¡¯t know.¡¯ He didn¡¯t even know why he didn¡¯t know. Besides, his house password was 0821, which showed how much he loved himself¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo scratched the back of his head and said softly. ¡°Anyway, thank you for the celebration. This is the first time I¡¯ve received something like this.¡± ¡°He¡¯s shy!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you feel good?¡± The people who caught him off guard teased him, and Yoo Yeon Seo clenched his mouth with a grumpy face. He wasn¡¯t used to this kind of atmosphere. But this situation didn¡¯tst long. There was another happy news. ¡°Everyone, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s family sent something again to celebrate his birthday!¡± ¡°Ah, not again¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sighed at the food truck rush that had be a routine. Chapter 94: Evil Spirit (5) Chapter 94: Evil Spirit (5) Chapter 94 < Evil Spirit (5) > -Crazy -Wow -So scary??? -Stop scaring me ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ made the viewers¡¯ hearts flutter with its scenes of exorcism and its mystery of the ck Night Cult. ¡°How much holy water do we have left?¡± ¡°Not much.¡± ¡°Make some more.¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Me?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you a priest?¡± Raphael, who was persuaded by Leo, seeded in the exorcism of the possessed student. Raphael was influenced by Leo and gradually strayed from his principles. The two priests bickered with each other, but they worked well together. ¡°I¡¯m sure it¡¯s somewhere near here.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re investigating, but don¡¯t go off on your own and ask for help.¡± ¡°Hey, am I you? Don¡¯t get carried by Raphael.¡± Soo-ah uncovered the headquarters of the ck Night Cult as she reported on the incidents involving the possessed. ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was now in its final stages of filming. -Yeon Seo and Min-ah have crazy chemistry ©¸Seo-ha-joon too, he¡¯s so tense ©¸Yeon Seo has good chemistry with anyone?? -Is Evil Spirit fun? I can¡¯t watch ghost stuff ©¸If you watch the horror scenes with blurry eyes, it¡¯s fine ©¸There are no ghosts, but the possessed people are real, so scary ©¸I screamed watching Evil Spirit and my dog got scared and bit me?? -Evil Spirit is a visual book of Yeon Seo, that¡¯s a fact ©¸The director really captured her beauty ©¸You can tell he put a lot of effort into Yeon Seo¡¯s scenes?? ©¸She looks so good in priest clothes??? ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ had decent ratings and reactions for a horror genre, but it also had its limitations. The highest-rated ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ disappoints with its recent ratings The horror drama that Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t save¡¤¡¤¡¤¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ ranks second in its time slot The reporters didn¡¯t miss the opportunity to write articles about the rtively weak ratings of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯pared to Yeon Seo¡¯s presence. Especially since anything rted to Yeon Seo guaranteed clicks and ad revenue. -Yeon Seo is getting a lot of bacsh these days It was already bad, but it got worse after the ident ©¸True ©¸The mom cafe posts are no joke ©¸People are digging up everything about Yeon Seo, don¡¯t they know how scary Ju-seong is?? ©¸©¸What, is Ju-seong a magic shield? Are you from Ju-seong? Why are you acting so proud? ©¸©¸©¸Are you the one who was bashing her earlier? Do you know that Yu Chang-ho is suing anyone who writes anything bad about Yeon Seo? ©¸(Thisment has been deleted.) All kinds of malicious articles were spreading, and the anti-fans of Yeon Seo were wishing for her to fail. Of course, the ones that were caught by Yu¡¯s side were deleted, but still. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°They¡¯re filming something.¡± ¡°Wow, who¡¯sing?¡± The staff were busy setting up the cameras. There was even a staff member flying a drone camera. The crowd of spectators grew as more staff arrived. ¡°Get out of the camera¡¯s way. Move back.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The director¡¯s words made the staff raise their hands towards the people. ¡°Excuse me! Please step back a little!¡± ¡°What are they filming here?¡± The staff didn¡¯t answer. One of the onlookers saw the name tag ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ hanging from the staff¡¯s neck and shouted. ¡°Wow, Evil Spirit!¡± The sound made the nearby people stir. ¡°Evil Spirit? You mean Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? Is Yoo Yeon Seoing?¡± ¡°Awesome.¡± They didn¡¯t know exactly who wasing, but the rumor ¡®Yoo Yeon Seo is here!¡¯ had already spread among the onlookers. That made more people flock to the scene. There was even a couple riding a horse. ¡°We need to finish filming and get out of here fast.¡± The director clicked his tongue. He was filming Yoo Yeon Seo and Seo Ha-joon, but if the situation got out of control because of that, it would be a headache. The staff pushed back the people who were invading the filming area. ¡°Why can¡¯t we go through here? Why not? Did you get permission from the city hall?¡± ¡°We got all the permissions.¡± ¡°What¡¯s so special about what you¡¯re filming? Is filming your job or something?¡± Of course, there were some people who didn¡¯t cooperate. There were many stories of staff being rude and aggressive at filming sites, so some people looked at the set with a bad eye. The assistant director came to the side of the struggling staff and exined the situation. ¡°Why are there so many people here?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Wow, I¡¯m never going to work on Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s project again.¡± ¡°Just hang in there. It¡¯s not all bad, right?¡± The staff tried to stop the people who wereing closer to see Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Can we film today?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, we¡¯ll see.¡± ¡°How can you be so calm?¡± ¡°This is not the first time.¡± It seemed like more people came because of the special situation of filming, but it was a familiar sight for Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°¡­I¡¯m jealous.¡± Seo Ha-joon looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with envious eyes. Thanks to ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, he was on the drama¡¯s poprity ranking and got some ads, but it still didn¡¯t meet his standards. ¡®He wants to be more popr by looking like that.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly as he reminded him of his cousin, Park Seon-woo. To avoid confusion, Yoo Yeon Seo and Seo Ha-joon waited in the van until the director called them. In case of any trouble, Lee Tae-gyeom and Im Seung-hyun guarded Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s sides. ¡°Kyaa!¡± ¡°Wow, it¡¯s really Yoo Yeon Seo!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo wore a stiff priest¡¯s robe that entuated his 182cm height and his toned body from working out. The people nearby took out their phones and snapped pictures of Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Let¡¯s finish this chase scene in one go today.¡± Director Choi shook his head at the endless crowd of spectators. It was like when a top idol group appeared on an entertainment show and did a guerri date¡­ ¡°The route is easy, just run straight from here to there.¡± ¡°When will we catch him?¡± ¡°See that red sign over there? That¡¯s where Raphael will grab the cultist by the shoulder and subdue him.¡± The scene they were about to shoot was a chase scene between two priests and a cultist of the ck Night Church. As the shooting was about to start, the staff members were almost begging the people to be quiet. ¡°Ready, cue!¡± At the director¡¯s signal, the extra actor ying the cultist ran away frantically. And a beatter, Raphael and Kim Leo kicked the ground and ran after him. The rail camera and the drone camera captured the three of them. ¡°Hey! You, there, stop!¡± Kim Leo¡¯s impudent words, unfitting for a priest on the media, and his running posture, shaking his upper body. And behind him, Raphael, who was catching up, had a textbook-like running posture. Even their running styles showed their different characters. ¡°Argh!¡± Kim Leo tripped over the poorly maintained road. It was not in the script, but he didn¡¯t panic. Raphael nced back and then ran forward again to catch the cultist. This was also not in the script. It was a subtle gesture of Raphael, who was secretly worried about Kim Leo. ¡°Damn it!¡± Kim Leo got up quickly and ran again. At the end of the chase, he caught up with the cultist and tackled him. ¡°Cut!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who lifted up the extra actor, looked back. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Falling down in the middle was not in the script, but it added realism. He scanned Seo Ha-joon from head to toe. He didn¡¯t seem to be hurt. ¡°Oh, no, someone got in the way. We might have to shoot it again.¡± ¡°Damn it¡­ Just a moment.¡± At the director¡¯s words, the assistant director jumped up and approached the onlooker. ¡°Please cooperate with us!¡± The chase scene in the city center took four more takes before they could move to the next location. That¡¯s how the three leads interrogated the cultist, who had attempted a summoning ritual, and headed to the ce that was suspected to be the headquarters of the ck Night Church. ¡°¡­It¡¯s a ruin?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go in and see.¡± Kim Leo hesitated at the entrance that looked like an underground bunker, but seeing Park Su-ah taking the lead, he scratched the back of his head, as if his pride was hurt. Somewhere, water dripped, and their footsteps and breathing sounds were amplified. The three of them walked along the corridor, relying on their phone shes, and entered a room that looked like aboratory. ¡°What is all this?¡± ¡°It looks like preparations for a devil worship ritual.¡± As they shone their lights around, they saw symbols of the devil everywhere. They were props prepared by the ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ prop team with great care. The three of them split up and searched for any clues. And they took out a file cab and flipped through the documents. Raphael, who was casually flipping through them, stopped his movement. ¡°Father.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Father!¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± His eyes were filled with surprise and longing. Park Su-ah, who was wandering around the area, woke up the motionless Father Raphael. ¡°Do you know him?¡± Raphael hastily put down the documents. Between the files, he glimpsed some personal information about his father. ¡°¡­No.¡± But it didn¡¯t seem like he was telling the truth¡­ Park Su-ah narrowed her eyes and looked at Father Raphael¡¯s back. ¡°It seems like he moved his base.¡± ¡°I think so too. Do you think he knows we¡¯re on to him?¡± ¡°¡­Maybe.¡± ¡°Ugh, this is a headache.¡± Raphael and Kim Leo had been exorcising the people possessed by demons one by one. The situation was uncertain, as the ck Night Church might have noticed the change. Park Su-ah scratched her head roughly. ¡°Hey, Kim Leo. What are you doing?¡± ¡°These people¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± Kim Leo picked up the files that Father Raphael had put down and flipped through them. ¡°They¡¯re probably all dead, right?¡± ¡°¡­We don¡¯t know yet.¡± The files were thick, indicating that there were many victims. Park Su-ah clenched her eyes in response to the grim fact. Suddenly, the three of them felt a suffocating sensation. ¡°Should we take these materials with us?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± ¡°Wait.¡± Raphael¡¯s shout made Kim Leo and Park Su-ah turn their heads at the same time. They stood behind Raphael. Kim Leo carefully put down the files, which contained a picture of his biological mother, who had sacrificed herself to save two children. He didn¡¯t know that, though. Raphael groped the wall and opened the door to a secret space. There, he saw an altar and bloodstains. ¡°Oh my God¡­¡± Kim Leo and Raphael closed their mouths in horror. Park Su-ah covered her mouth with both hands and opened her eyes wide. That¡¯s how episode 14 ended. There were only two episodes left until the end of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯. *** ¡°The leader must be¡­¡± It was the final stage of filming ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯. They returned to the ruins to find clues about the leader. In the scene where Yoo Yeon Seo uttered her lines, she wondered why she was slurring her words. It was like the acting she used to do in the past, when she was called a bad actress. Her eyes looked over Seo Ha-joon¡¯s shoulder. As soon as she saw it, her heart raced. ¡®Oh no, shit¡­¡¯ It was too quiet. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned and lowered her head. The director, who was watching the monitor, quietly got up. Yoo Yeon Seo, who suddenly messed up her lines, was covering her mouth with her hand. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Why all of a sudden¡­¡± The people who were watching stirred. ¡°Shall we take a break?¡± The director, who sensed something was wrong with the lead actress, decided to stop filming for a while. The assistant director, who was quick-witted, nodded and diverted the people¡¯s attention. ¡°Hyung, where does it hurt?¡± ¡°Yeon Seo?¡± Seohajun and Hong Mina, who had noticed the change closest to him, approached Yeon Seo. Yeon Seo turned his back and gestured for them not toe near. And then, Itaegyeom and Im Seunghyun, who had been watching the filming, rushed into the set. ¡°Hey, are you okay?¡± ¡°My lord.¡± Yeon Seo made no exception for these two. ¡°Don¡¯te.¡± Yeon Seo, who had squeezed out an answer with difficulty, quickly ran away somewhere. Itaegyeom and Im Seunghyun looked at each other for a moment. They knew that Yeon Seo would sneak out of his seat during the filming of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯. [Where are you going?] [I¡¯ll be back soon¡­] They didn¡¯t follow Yeon Seo, who sometimes ran away with a pale face during the filming. Itaegyeom was afraid of what he would hear if he followed him, and Im Seunghyun couldn¡¯t move his body because it felt like amand. But as this behavior continued once, twice, and more than three times, they felt the limit of their patience. It was okay before because he didn¡¯t do this during the filming. ¡®What is he hiding?¡¯ ¡®Is there something we shouldn¡¯t know?¡¯ But now, he had stopped in the middle of the camera rolling. What could make Yeon Seo, who was more sincere than anyone else in filming and acting, stop filming and run away? Could he have a health problem? ¡°¡­I can¡¯t take it anymore.¡± ¡°Me neither.¡± Im Seunghyun and Itaegyeom made up their minds and followed Yeon Seo. Chapter 95: Evil Spirit (6). Chapter 95: Evil Spirit (6). Chapter 95 < Evil Spirit (6). > Yunseo looked around as he stepped out of the filming set. He couldn¡¯t get into the van since Taegyeom had the car keys. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± It was unfortunate that the filming location was surrounded by nothing but grass and ruins, making it hard to hide his body. He dragged his trembling body as far away from the set as possible, but he had to stop halfway and lower his head because of the blood that was rising up. ¡°Cough!¡± Seunghyun and Taegyeom moved their feet instinctively at the sound of someone vomiting. ¡°He¡¯s over there!¡± ¡°My lord?¡± Yunseo, who was writhing in the reeds, lifted his head sharply. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Blood, blood!¡± Taegyeom had such a keen observation. How did he see him when there was no lighting here? Yunseo scowled. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve and saw that it was covered in blood. Seunghyun scanned the area to see if anyone else wasing, and Taegyeom took out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to Yunseo. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not toe?¡± How dare you ignore my words? He felt a surge of anger. ¡°My lord, we couldn¡¯t just stay away.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°If we didn¡¯te to check on you, Seohajun or Hongmina or the director could have been here.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you think it was suspicious? If you just leave like that¡­ everyone would be worried and follow you.¡± And it¡¯s the manager and the secretary¡¯s job to check on this. Yunseo closed his mouth as he saw the two people who got along well. ¡°Let¡¯s talkter.¡± ¡°When?¡± ¡°After this work is over.¡± Taegyeom could be persuaded, but Seunghyun was not easy to deal with. I¡¯m the employer, why do I have to be flustered? Yunseo clenched his mouth as he felt a wave of emotions. It was probably because of the hallucination. ¡®There¡¯s no point in hiding it now.¡¯ He rubbed his head nervously. ¡°Don¡¯t you need to go to the hospital? Are you okay?¡± ¡°So you want me to quit when everything is set up because of me? I¡¯m fine, okay?¡± That¡¯s true, but¡­ Taegyeom walked ahead of Yunseo and muttered in a shaky voice. ¡°What if he does this every time he runs away¡­¡± ¡°Hopefully not.¡± ¡°Right?¡± When Yunseo returned to the set, he felt everyone¡¯s attention on him, even though they pretended not to look. He sat down and opened the script. It was the manager¡¯s job to fix this. ¡°How are you, Yunseo?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Really? Can you film?¡± Taegyeom nodded his head as he nced at Yunseo. Seunghyun stood behind Yunseo and crossed his arms. ¡®It feels like someone¡¯s drilling a hole in the back of my head.¡¯ That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t want them to find out. It¡¯s not a big deal, but they worry too much. Or is it not a big deal? ¡®Well, anyone would be worried.¡¯ Yunseo knew his body was fine, but they didn¡¯t. And if something happened, the closest person would be the one to suffer. He felt a little better as he thought that. ¡®I have a lot on my mind¡­¡¯ The hallucination was quite serious. He sometimes showed his old self without realizing it¡­ He could control his temperamental personality, but it was a problem for his acting. ¡°Where are you hurting?¡± ¡°I had to go to the bathroom.¡± ¡°It didn¡¯t look like that.¡± ¡°You should know if that¡¯s the case.¡± Yunseo shrugged off Seohajun¡¯s words and tilted his head back. ¡®Ugh, this is annoying.¡¯ Yunseo was also burning inside. When would he get used to this damn hallucination? He pressed his temples hard and tried to get rid of the ringing in his head. Of course, it wouldn¡¯t go away just by doing that. ¡°Let¡¯s resume filming!¡± He got up at that and took a deep breath. He had no time to think about anything else. The three of them found the altar that Heukyagyo used to use and were speechless at the horrible sight. Kim Leo turned around and gagged. ¡°Are you two okay?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve seen a lot.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± *** Park Sua and Father Raphael, who had visited the conflict zone in Africa, searched around the altar for any possible clues. ¡°We can¡¯t leave it like this.¡± The three of them, who couldn¡¯t ignore the disgusting and horrific scene, became determined to find the true base of the ck Night Cult. The scene changed, and the camera slowly panned over the back of a man sitting on a chair that was decorated like a throne in front of the eerie altar. A man with half of his face melted off, the bone in the arm of the cult leader crumbled with a creepy sound. ¡°Tsk¡­ a half-baked one.¡± His possessed body was not in aplete state. The leader flipped through the documents that the priest handed him, and he twisted his broken arm with interest. Handsome priest spotted at Nohsang Station on Line 2, SNS buzz The picture of Father Raphael in the article. The leader looked at the photo of the child that the body¡¯s owner had brought with him and smirked. ¡°Bring him to me alive.¡± It would be easy to transfer to a body of his own blood. It might be a bit troublesome since it was a priest¡¯s body, but he could infiltrate it anytime if he found a crack in his mind. And Father Raphael had a vague suspicion of this fact. ¡°The leader might be¡­ my biological father.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Father Raphael brought out the documents of the victims of the devil worship ritual that he had found in the ruins and showed them to them. ¡°This person.¡± ¡°No, Father, I don¡¯t understand.¡± Park Sua frowned and asked, and Father Raphael calmly told them what had happened when he was young. ¡°That¡¯s when I ran away with Father Leo and came to St. Peter¡¯s Church.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± Kim Leo washed his face dryly. He took a deep breath and said. ¡°I had a mother?¡± ¡°Of course you did, why wouldn¡¯t you¡­¡± Park Sua couldn¡¯t finish her sentence. She knew well that the reason why Kim Leo had gone astray in high school was because of the finger-pointing at him as an orphan. No matter how much Father Peter had be his father, he had secretly longed for the appearance of a child who grew up under loving parents. Father Raphael also knew his feelings and silently spread the documents and showed him his mother¡¯s picture. ¡°This person.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Leo, who found out that his mother, whom he thought had abandoned him, had actually sacrificed herself to protect him from the devil worship ritual, and the scene changed. The three of them, who had finally found the true base of the ck Night Cult, finished their preparations and entered the base. Park Sua took pictures of the terrible atrocities that were happening in the cult with her phone, and the two priests ran forward to exorcise the leader. ¡°Sua, behind you!¡± ¡°What? Aah!¡± Then, when the three of them let their guard down, a knife stabbed Park Sua¡¯s side. ¡°Park Sua!¡± Kim Leo kicked the cultist who stabbed Park Sua and pushed him away, and Raphael pressed Park Sua¡¯s side to stop the bleeding. ¡°This won¡¯t do. Take Miss Park and get out of here.¡± ¡°What about you, Father?¡± ¡°¡­I have to exorcise him.¡± Kim Leo looked at Father Raphael¡¯s resolute eyes and nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon!¡± Kim Leo carried Park Sua and ran outside. And then, the true face of Father Raphael, who had always been persuaded by Kim Leo¡¯s argument and broke the principle, was revealed. He knocked down the cultists one by one and headed for the altar where the leader was. ¡°Son, didn¡¯t you want to see your daddy?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His face was distorted by the burn. Raphael knew that the leader had not fully possessed him. ¡°Daddy worked hard to raise you.¡± ¡°You are not my father.¡± The leader¡¯s goal was to create a crack in his mind by drawing out an answer. ¡°Well, yeah. I knew you¡¯d say that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Let me ask you one question. Do you know what I¡¯ve been doing here?¡± Father Raphael clenched his mouth. It was over if he got involved. He cautiously took out the holy water from his bag. ¡°Nothing.¡± But Father Raphael, who could see his father¡¯s face in the leader¡¯s appearance, opened his eyes slightly. ¡°I just lit a fire in the human¡¯s hearts¡¯ desires. Just a little bit.¡± ¡°No, that can¡¯t be¡­¡± Then, the terrible situation was not caused by the devil¡¯smand¡­ He unwittingly answered and closed his mouth. He had fallen for the devil¡¯s whisper. The leaderughed with a torn mouth. It was creepy enough by itself, but it would probably be made more grotesque with additional CG. ¡°Look at me! What can I do with this body?¡± His voice was croaky, as if he was singing. His body was twisted grotesquely due to the side effects of the imperfect possession. A forbidding aura emanated from his emaciated frame. Raphael¡¯s shoulders trembled slightly. ¡®He¡¯s overwhelming¡­¡¯ The actor who yed the cult leader was a veteran theater actor who could lead a troupe. But he couldn¡¯t show his presence in this fight. Raphael had to look like he was losing in the beginning. After a brief thought, Yoo Yeon Seo regained hisposure and put on Raphael¡¯s mask again. ¡°Did they lose their minds?¡± Raphael¡¯s eyes widened a bit. [Why do I have to suffer like this! What did I do wrong!] [It was fun¡­ Please, spare me as I kneel and beg¡­!] [Why? Why do I have to follow thew? There are so many fun things to do?] The people he had cursed in Korea were insane, but they didn¡¯t lose their sanity. Raphael¡¯s pupils shook. He couldn¡¯t afford to be weak in front of the devil, but he inadvertently showed a gap. And the cult leader exploited it skillfully. Without a sound, the cult leader approached Raphael and ced his hand on Raphael¡¯s bowed head. The camera captured this scene from a distance. It looked like he was receiving a baptism. A devil giving a priest a baptism, what a paradoxical sight. ¡°Who is the real demon here?¡± Raphael lifted his head and looked at the cult leader, who used to be his father. ¡°Me?¡± The cult leader smirked and brought his face close to Raphael¡¯s. ¡°Or¡­¡± You? The cult leader said silently. Raphael, or rather Yoo Yeon Seo, opened his eyes wide. He saw a white skirt and two legs behind the cult leader. His body stiffened involuntarily and cold sweat ran down his face. ¡®Stop¡­¡¯ He closed his eyes tightly and opened them again. The figure was still flickering behind the cult leader. Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes became bloodshot. ¡°That¡¯s weird.¡± The script said ¡®Raphael red at the cult leader with clenched teeth¡¯. ¡°Wait. Quiet.¡± At the whisper of the assistant director, Choi, the director, put his index finger on his lips and stared at Yoo Yeon Seo on the monitor. If that was Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s interpretation of Raphael, he had to prioritize capturing it on camera without interfering. ¡®This is my body.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo faced the illusion head-on. A tear rolled down his cheek from his bloodshot eyes. It looked like he was grieving for his father, who couldn¡¯t rest in peace, and ring at the devil who had taken over his father¡¯s body. ¡°No, I¡¯m different from you.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s desperate struggle to get out of the illusion matched well with Raphael¡¯s acting to escape from the cult leader¡¯s mind game. ¡°Get out of that body.¡± You¡¯re not someone you can mess with. Raphael took out a cross and confronted the cult leader. *** ¡°Cut, good job!¡± ¡°Thank you for your hard work!¡± After spending almost a day on filming, they finally finished thest shoot of ¡®Demon¡¯. Yoo Yeon Seo casually greeted the staff and spat out blood secretly. The aftermath of the illusion was quite long. He wanted to go home and rest as soon as possible. ¡°What should we do first, bro?¡± ¡°Hospital, of course.¡± ¡°You heard, right?¡± The atmosphere was getting ready to leave after taking thest group photo. Since they would see each other at the wrap-up party anyway, Yoo Yeon Seo quickly got on the van and sighed as he heard Lee Tae-gyeom and Im Seung-hyun¡¯s conversation. ¡°Ha¡­ I got it.¡± It wouldn¡¯t matter even if he got tested, nothing woulde out¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo decided to go along with them for now. Chapter 96: The Evil Spirit (7) Chapter 96: The Evil Spirit (7) Im Seung-hyun took Yoo Yeon Seo to arge hospital owned by the Joo Sung Group. The hospital had prepared everything for the arrival of the ¡®young master¡¯, who was treated as a VIP. ¡°How did the test go?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with you.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s test was done as quickly as possible, and the result came out right away. ¡°Your scans are fine¡­ and so is your blood test. You¡¯re a little low on iron, but it¡¯s not serious.¡± ¡°¡­Is that so?¡± ¡°Is there something wrong? Do you have any aftereffects¡­?¡± The doctor, who was quite old, looked at Yoo Yeon Seo nervously, noticing Im Seung-hyun¡¯s grim expression. He had known Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s primary doctor well when she had a car ident. He had seen how Joo Yoo, the chairman, had lost his dignity and yelled at him, asking why his grandson wouldn¡¯t wake up from hisa. It had made his legs go weak. ¡®He¡¯s not going to get angry at me, is he?¡¯ What if there was something wrong with her body that was revealedter? He would surely get the me, since he was the one who conducted the most recent test. ¡°Are there any suspicious symptoms¡­? You should tell me now, so I can do more tests¡­¡± The doctor stuttered, looking back and forth between Im Seung-hyun and Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Mr. Im.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo raised his hand to stop Im Seung-hyun from saying anything unnecessary. He had agreed to go along with the hospital test on the condition that he wouldn¡¯t say anything more if the test showed nothing wrong. ¡°There¡¯s no problem.¡± ¡°I see, okay.¡± The doctor wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and sighed in relief. Im Seung-hyun and Yoo Yeon Seo left the examination room without a word. People took out their phones and took pictures of Yoo Yeon Seo as she walked through the hospital lobby. ¡°Are you satisfied now?¡± ¡°But, young master.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Don¡¯t make a fuss.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t vomiting blood a big deal?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stopped walking and looked at Im Seung-hyun silently. He had his usual expressionless face, but his eyes warned him not to go any further. Im Seung-hyun bowed his head and stepped back. ¡°¡­I¡¯m sorry. But please understand why I have to do this.¡± ¡°Well, fine. I understand you¡¯re worried. But, you know, right?¡± ¡°Keep it a secret from the other family members for now.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nodded, looking satisfied. He trusted that Im Seung-hyun and Lee Tae-gyeom would handle things well if anything happened. ¡®I don¡¯t understand why he wants to keep it a secret, though¡­¡¯ Im Seung-hyun followed Yoo Yeon Seo quietly, lost in thought. How could he be so calm? Was he used to it? He stared at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s back with a serious face. ¡°Wow! It¡¯s the groom!¡± ¡°Excuse me¡­ can I take a picture with you?¡± Im Seung-hyun, who had been distracted by other thoughts, didn¡¯t neglect his duty. He instinctively blocked the people who approached Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°It¡¯s okay, just¡­ ten minutes and we¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± He stepped back and watched Yoo Yeon Seo take pictures with the kids. ¡®I¡¯m more anxious when he says there¡¯s no problem¡­¡¯ Then, Im Seung-hyun found the spot where Yoo Yeon Seo had vomited. He had tried to wipe it off with his foot, but there were still traces of blood. It was a lot. Enough to make him wonder how he didn¡¯t copse. ¡®Could it be some incurable disease that hasn¡¯t been discovered by the medical world?¡¯ He med himself for realizing it toote. The hospital corridor was crowded with people who heard that Yoo Yeon Seo was there, and in the end, the security team leader had to escort him to the parking lot. ¡°What happened, hyung-nim?¡± ¡°¡­He said there¡¯s no problem.¡± ¡°What? How is that possible?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom was shocked and looked at the back seat where Yoo Yeon Seo was sitting. He didn¡¯t seem to care much. It was natural to be worried, but he acted like it was a bother. Had he lost something else along with his memory? ¡°From now on, both of you keep your mouths shut, okay?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo said that and closed his eyes. His phone vibrated in his hand. (Hyung) You went to the hospital? (Father) Son, where are you hurt? (?My lovely cousin Sun-woo?) Hyung, you went to the hospital? There are a lot of eyewitness ounts. When did Park Sun-woo change his name on my phone? He changed Park Sun-woo¡¯s name back to normal. (Me) It¡¯s nothing, just a health checkup. He replied casually and reclined his car seat. *** Yoo Yeon Seo had a wrap-up party for ¡®The Evil Spirit¡¯ after he came back from the hospital. They had a wrap-up party for ¡®Dreaming¡¯ after the broadcast was over, because it was hard to get together due to Jin Soo-ho¡¯s schedule. But today, they all gathered to watch thest episode and celebrate. ¡°He¡¯s here!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo stepped on the red carpet of the finale without fail. Yoo Yeon Seo, who appeared at the end of the ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ finale [¡îPhoto] Yoo Yeon Seo ¡®Chic and haughty groom~¡¯ (Evil Spirit finale) ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo is here!¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo walked to the empty seat between Hong Min-ah and Seo Ha-joon. There were a lot of things prepared by Seo Ha-joon¡¯s fandom on the chair, but he handed them over to Lee Tae-gyeom and sat down. ¡°I was stuck in traffic.¡± ¡°You came just in time, it¡¯s starting right away.¡± At the end of the longmercial, thest episode of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ began. -June 6, 1992- -Final episode- The first scene went back to the past. Raphael¡¯s father, who was sacrificed to the devil worship ritual. Reflected in his lifeless eyes that bled on the altar was young Raphael. (Dad! Dad!) Raphael, who tried to run to his father, was stopped by Leo¡¯s mother. (We failed.) She ran away with the child, and the priest pressed his index finger on Raphael¡¯s father, who was motionless. (Bring the woman who ran away.) (Yes.) Leo¡¯s mother, who acted as bait, died of a forced devil possession. Yoo Yeon Seo was interested in the tense horror direction until the end and focused on the screen with her chin propped up. And under the altar, blood slowly spurted from Raphael¡¯s father¡¯s corpse, which was roughly disposed of, and took the shape of a devil. It was decent CG for something that was done hastily. (Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here.) And he became the leader. -1995- -2002- -2007- The caption below the screen showed the time moving closer to the present. (Last month, a serial murder case that urred in Nosang District¡­) (¡­the perpetrator who killed a family in their home was arrested.) The audio was the voice of a news anchor, talking about various incidents and idents, and newspaper articles about natural speech events also appeared. And everywhere, things that symbolized Catholicism and the devil contrasted. ¡®Now that I see it, Director Choi used mise-en-scene well.¡¯ Of course, the art director¡¯s efforts must have gone into it, but it was not easy to produce such an aesthetic scene in a drama scene where you had to shoot quickly and make the next episode right away. In fact, the drama received a lot of praise for being like a movie. (Don¡¯t you want revenge? On those who tormented you.) (How about living by instinct, once in a lifetime¡­ don¡¯t you want to have fun?) And then the scene where the leader whispered the devil¡¯s whisper came out. The ck smoke that came out of his mouth was absorbed by the people who Raphael and Kim Leo had exorcised. The people who were brainwashed by the leader went to find the perpetrators of school violence and brutally avenged them, and they assaulted people and stole things as they pleased. They were the center of the bizarre incidents and idents that appeared on the news. (Who is the real evil spirit?) And the drama flowed to the climax, and finally the scene where Raphael and the leader confronted each other came out. Raphael, who shed a tear, and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face, who had blood on her neck as if she was really in pain, filled the screen. ¡°Wow, I thought I was really possessed by the devil then.¡± One of the staff muttered. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at it and thought something else. ¡®For a moment, I was able to control my body.¡¯ Normally, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to do anything because of Lee Hee-seo¡¯s illusion, but she didn¡¯t want to lose then. Being swept away by the trauma left by the original body felt like admitting her weakness. ¡°What were you thinking when you acted then?¡± ¡°What do you need to think, you just do it.¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing.¡± It was quite different in fact, but anyway, it came out well in the drama, so it was fine. Yoo Yeon Seo drank water quietly. (Priest!) Kim Leo saved Raphael, who fell for the devil¡¯s whisper. The reason why the leader was imperfectly possessed was because he performed a devil possession ritual on Kim Leo¡¯s pregnant mother. In the process of giving birth to the baby, some of the devil¡¯s power flowed to Kim Leo, not his mother. And the only thing that could harm the devil was the exorcism ritual, and the devil himself. (How, how did you.) (I don¡¯t know. Let¡¯s just fight.) Raphael, who had a gap in his mind, couldn¡¯t perform his role as an exorcist. Kim Leo, who wrapped the rosary ne, which was the legacy of Peter, around his fist, exorcised the leader. -Lol, exorcism (physical) ©¸This joke broke my immersion lol ©¸It doesn¡¯t look too bad though lol ©¸The direction covers it all ©¸I¡¯m a bit disappointed that it ended with action But the cult leader was too strong -Raphael, the priest, is so amazing with his blood, sweat, and tears -Honestly, the demon was done by Father Eugene¡¯s priest outfit -Please join the voting for y right now -Seo Hajoon, you¡¯re using your body well? What¡¯s your position in NB? -He¡¯s a dancer -So that¡¯s why he¡¯s good lol Raphael, the priest, sang the hymn without giving up, sprinkling holy water. At the end of the fierce battle, the demon oxidized into ck smoke, and Raphael looked down at his father¡¯s corpse without a word. (Father, you left Sua outside. Hurry up and go.) (Oh, yes.) And he left without hesitation. Raphael¡¯s father, who was left on the altar, his eyes were not even closed, and Raphael¡¯s grown-up figure was reflected in his pupils. A drop of water falling from the ceiling ran down his eye like a tear. The scene changed, and Park Sua, who was taken to the hospital, quickly wrote an article despite the pain. She revealed the shocking truth of the ck Night Cult with the photos she took. The demon possession ritual caused by the pseudo-religion, and the dozens of corpses that resulted from it, turned South Korea upside down. And at dawn, when everything was over, Raphael, the priest, quietly left St. Peter¡¯s Cathedral. (Are you leaving?) Raphael, who stopped at Kim Leo¡¯s words, turned his head. (Yes, I have to. I have to report to the Vatican.) (¡­) (Father Leo, what are you going to do now?) (What am I going to do.) Kim Leo turned around and looked at the small cathedral. It was his and Father Peter¡¯s home and shelter. (I have to live well in this cathedral. I¡¯ll try to feed some weirdos with free meals, and sometimes take in some orphans.) (¡­) (And I have to be careful about sending them abroad for adoption when I¡¯m in trouble.) Kim Leo¡¯sst words were full of strength. Raphael chuckled. He was a person who couldugh. (Father Leo, don¡¯t resent our father too much.) (¡­I don¡¯t. I know that was the best thing for Father Peter.) Raphael turned his body and looked at Kim Leo with a relieved face. It was a bright smile that he had never seen before. (Father Leo, let¡¯s not see each other again.) To see each other again means that there will be another person who needs exorcism in thisnd. Kim Leo, who noticed the meaning of his words, smiled and waved his hand. (Yes, let¡¯s not see each other again.) The two priests smiled at each other. Then, the theme song of ¡®Demon¡¯ yed and the banners of the production and sponsorshippanies appeared. On the screen, there were not trailers, but behind-the-scenes photos of the actors. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± ¡°Good job, everyone!¡± As soon as everything was over and themercials started, the staff who were watching quietly jumped up and pped their hands. Chapter 97: Return? Chapter 97: Return? Chapter 97 < Return? > ¡°Yeon Seo, you said you went to the hospital. Are you feeling okay?¡± ¡°Yes, it was just a health checkup.¡± ¡°Really? You don¡¯t drink much, do you?¡± ¡°No.¡± Ryu Changhoon, who yed the role of Father Peter, picked up a water bottle. Neither of them enjoyed drinking much, so they filled their sses with water. ¡°Yeon Seo, how are you doing?¡± ¡°Why did you go to the hospital? Are you sick somewhere?¡± Everyone who met his eyes asked Yeon Seo how he was. Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t understand why his hospital visit was such a big deal, so he just drank water. He quietly asked the actor next to Ryu Changhoon, who was sipping his drink. ¡°By the way, senior, you said this is your first time acting in a media, right?¡± ¡°What, senior? Just call mefortably.¡± The actor who yed the role of the cult leader, Jung Hyunsik, smiled sheepishly. He had lost 10kg for a scene that didn¡¯t evenst an hour. ¡°I was so excited to follow along, but I suffered a lot. Director Choi tricked me.¡± ¡°But you¡¯re getting a good response these days, hyung.¡± Ryu Changhoon answered with a smile. Jung Hyunsik had a strong presence on the screen, even in a short scene. He thought he would die early as a minor role in Raphael¡¯s childhood, but he had to do a suffocating burn makeup as the cult leader. ¡®This is experience.¡¯ But even in that short scene, some people thought he appeared a lot, which showed his screen influence. Yeon Seo thought he couldn¡¯t imitate this atmosphere and weight easily. ¡°I¡¯ve been doing theater all my life, but I get so nervous in front of the camera.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t look like that. How abouting to the media for good?¡± ¡°I¡¯m thinking about it. My kid will be a senior next year.¡± Jung Hyunsik answered that, but he nced at Yeon Seo¡¯s face. He debuted in the media with ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, and he didn¡¯t read the news much, but he knew enough about Yeon Seo from the talk around him. He had to live in a vige where the inte didn¡¯t explode to not hear about Yeon Seo. ¡®As expected, rumors are exaggerated.¡¯ But the rumors were not reliable. Even during the filming, Yeon Seo took care of the staff and actors without showing it. Jung Hyunsik thought he was a good-looking and young guy with a good personality. ¡°Thene to Daehakro sometime.¡± ¡°Can I? I was curious about stage acting.¡± ¡°By the way, you said your acting teacher was Hyunjeong, right? She also had her first performance in our theater group.¡± Jung Hyunsik said toe and y, but it was half lip service. Yeon Seo was thinking about his schedule and when he could go to Daehakro. ¡°But if I go, there will be so many people.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good for us if people gather. Our kids won¡¯t be able to handle it, soe when we practice.¡± There were a lot of past materials left in the future era. He often watched the videos of theater and musicals, but he didn¡¯t have a chance to see the stage acting on the spot. He hesitated to go and see it because of the crowd. ¡°By the way, what do you think, Hajoon? The meat is cooked.¡± Hong Mina woke up Seo Hajoon, who was staring nkly at the meat. ¡°Ah, no, I was thinking about the ending. I was a bit uneasy.¡± ¡°The ending?¡± ¡°I get that a part of the devil went into Father Leo¡¯s body and sent the cult leader away. But then, does Leo live with a part of the devil inside him?¡± Ah, I was curious about that too. Yeon Seo nodded. Ryu Changhoon looked over their shoulders. ¡°You can ask the person behind you.¡± The three leads looked up, and two people who were going around the table and greeting them bowed their heads. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Hello.¡± It was Director Choi Sanghoon and Writer Lim Yena. Lim Yena, who couldn¡¯t be seen except for the reading because she was writing the script, had dark circles under her eyes from the overnight work. When Seo Hajoon brought up the ending, Lim Yena smiled faintly and said she knew it. ¡°Oh, that? Actually, Father Raphael, who awakenedte, performed an exorcism and drove out the devil that was in the cult leader and Father Leo.¡± ¡°But it didn¡¯t turn out as I thought.¡± Why didn¡¯t it work? Yeon Seo squinted one eye. ¡°I could have given you more money if you were short of production costs.¡± ¡°Oh, our investor has plenty of money.¡± The people nearby eximed and admired Yeon Seo¡¯s words. Director Choi rubbed his hands and answered exaggeratedly. ¡°Actually, we didn¡¯t have enough time to process the CG. And if we cut it too much, we would be immortalized on the inte, and we didn¡¯t want that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s horrible.¡± ¡°We put a lot of effort into the first and second episodes. I thought we wouldn¡¯t be able to maintain that quality.¡± ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was first talked about because Yeon Seo was the lead and the CG was high quality. Yeon Seo, who was the investor, didn¡¯t want to lower the quality at the end because he was pressed for time. ¡°And the top also said the exorcism scene was boring and dull, so we changed it to action at the end. It was really hard.¡± ¡°There were quite a few scenes that were cut because of that.¡± (There¡¯s only one person who¡¯s both an investor and an actor in ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, right? Yoo Yeon Seo?) ¡°Do you know him, hyung-nim?¡± The other person chuckled. Who doesn¡¯t know Yoo Yeon Seo these days¡­ However, the problem was that the rumors around him were not good. Everyone in the industry knew that Yoo Yeon Seo had almost reced the director by using his investor rights. ¡°Did that happen? He didn¡¯t look like that at all¡­¡± (Well, since you say so, I¡¯ll think about it.) ¡°Sure,e visit our theater sometime.¡± (Okay.) Jung Hyun-sik hung up the phone with a pleasant smile and got into a taxi. *** The well-made horror exorcism drama ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ ended with its highest ratings ever Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s finalment ¡°A work that gave me a new experience, I learned a lot.¡± (¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ finale) Lim Hye-ju, the sister of Lim Seung-hyun and one of the staff of ¡®Love Letter¡¯, stared at theputer screen with bloodshot eyes. The screen was full of Yoo Yeon Seo in a priest¡¯s outfit. ¡°This is amazing¡­¡± She saved several photos of the same scene with different edits. She felt her phone ringing rapidly as if someone was calling and leaned back on her chair. -OMG the teaser is out! -Go to YouTube ASAP Lim Hye-ju, who was still saving Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s drama screenshots on her hard disk even after midnight, hurriedly entered YouTube after seeing the other member¡¯s post. [The Deprived People Season 2] He¡¯s finally here! Character teaser ¡®Lee Tae-o¡¯ #Yoo Yeon Seo ¡°Huh¡­¡± Lim Hye-ju took a short breath and yed the video. The first scene showed a man walking on the street from a distance. The street had a strange and mysterious atmosphere, as if it was a mix of cyberpunk and dystopian backgrounds. It looked like dawn, with no people on the street. Steam rose from the sewer. A stray dog barked loudly at his presence. (Shh¡­) The screen only showed his nose and below, but his sharp jawline, slightly wet long hair, and his index finger touching his lips were graceful. (Life is boring if you¡¯re normal.) Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯snguid voice flowed as a narration. The guitar and drum made a short sound, increasing the concentration of the video. Every time he walked, his bare feet touched the floor, making a ck ck sound. His movements were like dancing, swaying. (Don¡¯t you need something missing to have humanity?) He put a steel rod, nicknamed a paru, on his shoulder and hit it against the stair railing, as if ying an instrument, while roaming the street. (Well, I belong to the deprived side¡­) And then, the exciting rock music exploded and the scene changed quickly. He moved gracefully but clumsily in the action scenes, and he didn¡¯t stop there. He hummed a song while roaming the messy street. (What, what are you?) (Me?) The camera that only showed his nose and below slowly moved up. The man with long hair that reached his shoulders, Lee Tae-o, tied half of his hair in two braids, which looked ridiculous, but he also looked good in it, as if it was fashion. (Who do you think I am?) ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was a terrestrial drama that achieved decent ratings for the three major broadcasting stations, which had been stagnant due to thepetition from OTT tforms and cable TV. The rights to air the drama were sold before the broadcast under the names of Yoo Yeon Seo and Seo Ha-joon, and it caused a small syndrome in Japan, where it aired simultaneously. Yoo Yeon Seo brought a chair and sat next to Director Choi, who was next to me. ¡°You should have told me.¡± ¡°Well, it was a decent ending, wasn¡¯t it? It depends on the interpretation of the viewers. Will Kim Leo, who still has a piece of the devil, be the second cult leader? Or will he follow in the footsteps of Father Peter?¡± ¡°Why did Raphael leave without hesitation when he knew that?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s the question.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t like open endings, endings that left a lot to think about. When he watched a movie or a drama that lingered in his mind in the future, he wondered what the director¡¯s intention was. He had given up on finding the information because it took a long time. Besides, he thought that only the creator could make aplete ending, and it was selfish to keep it to himself. ¡°If they push us from above, we can go for season 2.¡± But he didn¡¯tpletely deny the words of the director and the writer. He maintained the tension with the director¡¯s direction, even when the setting seemed to lose its strength. ¡°Actually, the initial setting of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was that everyone has evil in their hearts¡­ That was the intention.¡± The topic of the conversation started with ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ ¡°I liked ¡®Speaking, Listening, Writing¡¯.¡± ¡°Oh, I like that director¡¯s work too.¡± The conversation continued lively about movies. Except for the three main actors, they were mostly theater actors, and their passion for acting was so great that Yoo Yeon Seo enjoyed ying along. ¡°Everyone, the second round is on Yeon Seo!¡± ¡°Wow!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo decided to go home early, just like he did with ¡®Dreaming¡¯. ¡°I have to go first.¡± ¡°Do you want me to give you a ride?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. Come to our theaterter.¡± ¡°Okay, take care.¡± Jeong Hyun-sik was an actor who had a lot to learn. He closed his eyes as he got into the van, leaving him behind. The left-behind Jeong Hyun-sik looked at his phone ringing and smiled as if he was happy. ¡°Hey, brother, long time no see!¡± (It¡¯s been a while. I watched your drama. Are you going to the media for good?) ¡°Well¡­ My daughter likes it.¡± (Well, you and Chang-hoon have enough acting skills to bete.) Jeong Hyun-sik had made a living on the theater stage, but he couldn¡¯tpare his ie to when he acted in the media. (That¡¯s good. How about you star in my movie?) ¡°Are youing back soon?¡± (I have to.) ¡°Choose your productionpany well this time. Don¡¯t trust your rtives too much.¡± He heard the other personugh at Jeong Hyun-sik¡¯s words. (It¡¯s a headache. I want to get some proper investment and make something cool this time.) ¡°Since it¡¯s youreback after a long time, you should do that. Um¡­ Speaking of investment, do you want me to introduce you to someone I know?¡± (Someone you know?) ¡°I got close to him while doing the drama. He¡¯s a good person. And he can act well.¡± His eyes blinked, shifting from the man lying on the floor to the screen. A wicked and yful smile on his lips, and then a sound effect of a pop, as the screen turned ck. (Do you want to know?) A faint voice followed by the release date of ¡®The Deprived People Season 2¡¯. Im Hye-ju calmly reyed the video from the beginning. After watching it about five times, she scrolled down to leave ament. -Crazy gap difference????? -Wow, what is this plot twist in one day -I was suffering from the priest outfit of Yoo Yeon Seo just before, but then I got hit in the back of the head -Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s gap difference is insane?? -He¡¯s crazy, he¡¯s Lee Tae-oh himself -He killed every scene in ¡®Evil¡¯, but this is good too?? Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s fans, who were still lingering on Raphael the priest in ¡®Evil¡¯, had to stay up all night because of Lee Tae-oh¡¯s opposite appearance. And of course, this video topped the real-time popr videos. Chapter 98: Why are you so good to me? Chapter 98: Why are you so good to me? Chapter 98 ¡°Do you want some stocks, Yeon Seo?¡± Choi Yujin asked in a casual tone, as if she was offering him a pumpkin she had grown. Yoo Yeon Seo swallowed the food in his mouth and replied. ¡°Thank you, I¡¯ll take them. I¡¯ll pay the gift tax.¡± He had made a lot of money from investing¡­ His original body¡¯s investment sense was real. He didn¡¯t need to rely on the automatic mode anymore. He had a feel for what to do. That¡¯s why he started his day by reading investment reports or checking the domestic and international situations. ¡°Really?¡± Choi Yujin was surprised by his reaction. Shouldn¡¯t it be the other way around? ¡°What¡¯s going on? You used to hate it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s different now. But did I reject it a lot before?¡± His money-loving original body had refused to ept the stock gifts? Choi Yujin looked at him with a blurry gaze. ¡°More like¡­ you ignored it.¡± She told him how she had tried to approach him with all kinds of offers, even mentioning the stock gifts. But he had treated her like she didn¡¯t exist¡­ Didn¡¯t that hurt her pride? Yoo Yeon Seo felt sorry for some reason. ¡®Actually, I didn¡¯t mean to push her away¡­¡¯ He tensed up unconsciously at the thought. Was this the effect of the memory synchronization at 40.95%? ¡°Ah¡­ I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°What are you sorry for? You were young then.¡± She added that she was grateful that they could have a meal together like this. They had nned to have dinner with four people, including Yoo Geonmin and Yoo Eunho, but they were so busy that it often fell through. Naturally, the one who spent more time with Choi Yujin was Yoo Yeon Seo. He met her often whenever he had no schedule, and thanks to that, Choi Yujin¡¯s face was unusually bright. ¡°Do you want to be a director in thepany?¡± ¡°Sure, please let me. Will you make me a business card too?¡± Did he really mean to do that? He answered with a smile to her half-joking question. Choi Yujin opened her eyes wide in astonishment. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Would I lie?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo said that as he lifted his wine ss. He had been running a small investmentpany and had umted some wealth, but he thought that was not enough. He needed to get involved in production and distribution as well, if he wanted to secure a big shot like director Cheon Seongmin. Maybe the people who knew him would say, ¡®Do you want to expand your influence even more?¡¯ But he was still thirsty. ¡°But I don¡¯t have to go to work and do stuff, right?¡± ¡°Hey, not everyone who¡¯s a director goes to work. Who¡¯s going to say anything to you?¡± That was even better. He could just keep up appearances and focus on his acting. Of course, he couldn¡¯t just get a business card as a director. He had to go through the appointment process at the shareholders¡¯ meeting, but the two of them were confident that they could easily pass that. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll do the basics anyway. You know I have a good eye for works, right?¡± ¡°I know. Our employees also ask me what you¡¯re interested in.¡± Ah, he knew that was an exaggeration. As if a giantpany like JSENM would seriously consider one person¡¯s opinion. He was not some octopus fortune-teller¡­ Choi Yujinughed out loud when she read his expression. ¡°Ha ha! Really. I¡¯m looking for undiscovered gems these days. Like you did.¡± ¡°Really? But that was because I starred in it and made it a hit.¡± ¡°Oh my. You¡¯re good at joking.¡± Choi Yujin ended up covering her mouth with her hand andughing. Why, it was true. The attention depended on who the actor was. Of course, the work would have been better if he hadn¡¯t acted so badly¡­ ¡®Why is this happening?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo clenched his trembling hand and pretended tough casually. ¡°But you¡¯re saying this to me because they¡¯re bothering you, right?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t fool me.¡± ¡®They¡¯ meant Choi Yujin¡¯s brother, Choi Sangjin, and his son, Choi Jihun. He heard that they had broken off their engagement because they couldn¡¯t hide their bad habits¡­ They were pathetic. Honestly, Choi Yujin was at the level where annoying flies would buzz around her, but there was someone she couldn¡¯t go against. It was her father, Choi Hyungsu. He loved Choi Yujin more than the ipetent Choi Sangjin, but he still cared about his eldest son, who was like a sore finger. ¡°They keep calling me because they think I¡¯m just giving you lip service¡­ Anyway, it¡¯s annoying.¡± It wasn¡¯t like they would stop if she said no, right? Choi Yujin said that as her cheeks turned slightly red from the wine. ¡°And it¡¯ll be easier if we work on it from now on.¡± Choi Yujin seemed to have made up her mind to hand over thepany to Yoo Yeon Seo. Even if Choi Sangjin and Choi Jihun were trash, there must have been other rtives. Yoo Yeon Seo squinted his eyes and looked at her. ¡°Why are you so good to me?¡± Before he was discharged from the hospital after the car ident, he had received his personal information from Im Seunghyun. It included the fact that Choi Yujin was infertile. He couldn¡¯t understand why she would do so much for a grown-up son who wasn¡¯t even rted by blood, and a son who had never opened his heart to her no matter how hard she tried. ¡°Well, I wonder why?¡± And even if she and Lee Heeseo were close, they were still strangers in the end. Honestly, it wasfortable for Yoo Yeon Seo to be treated well. But he couldn¡¯t help but wonder. Choi Yujin closed her mouth for a moment at his question. She just¡­ caught his eye somehow. Was it since he called her aunt with an angelic face when he was young? Or was it because she felt sorry for him when he witnessed his mother¡¯s death and changed his personality? ¡°Because you¡¯re so pretty?¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo frowned at his unexpected answer. Was he drunk? His face had been red since earlier. ¡°He looked like a real angel.¡± ¡°¡­Aren¡¯t all babies cute?¡± ¡°No? You were special among them. Maybe because you resembled Hee-seo, everyone lost their minds over you.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo felt embarrassed for some reason. Choi Yoo-jin chuckled at the sight of her rolling her eyes. His face was full of nostalgia, as if he was reminiscing about the past. ¡°Speaking of which¡­Can I ask you how you met my mother?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Choi Yoo-jin rested his chin on his hand and sank into his thoughts. ¡°Well¡­You might not like this, but the agency president brought her along to a charity event. I think that¡¯s when your father met her for the first time.¡± ¡°Oh¡­It¡¯s okay.¡± She roughly understood what happened. Choi Yoo-jin put his arm around her and ced it on the table. ¡°Anyway, at that time, our brother who was always hitting on women approached her and threw a pick-up line¡­But what did he say that made Hee-seo p him?¡± ¡°It sounds like a clich¨¦.¡± ¡°Ha ha! Right. A clich¨¦.¡± She wondered if he would say ¡®You¡¯re the first one who pped me¡¯. Yoo Yeon Seo had a frivolous thought. ¡°I thought then ¡®What¡¯s this? I want to be friends with her¡¯¡­¡± In Choi Yoo-jin¡¯s case, maybe it was ¡®You¡¯re the first one who pped my brother¡¯. Anyway, he got Hee-seo¡¯s contact information after restraining his raging brother, and they became close after meeting often. ¡®I wonder if my mother knows that agency president.¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo had a different thought for a moment, but she quickly dismissed it. She didn¡¯t want Choi Yoo-jin to worry if he found out that she was looking for Hee-seo¡¯s traces. Im Seung-hyun would find them for her. ¡°Shall we get up?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He nodded. Maybe because they talked about Hee-seo, he felt like something white was flickering behind Choi Yoo-jin. No, was it not an illusion? He clenched his mouth and widened his eyes to not lose consciousness. ¡°What are you doing tomorrow?¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m going to Daehak-ro. It¡¯s the theater group that participated in ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯.¡± ¡°That sounds fun. I haven¡¯t seen a y in a while¡­¡± ¡°Do you want to go with me?¡± ¡°No, I have work tomorrow.¡± Choi Yoo-jin didn¡¯t ask anymore andfortably put his arm around Yoo Yeon Seo. She adjusted the angle of her arm to make it less awkward and matched his pace. The passing staff nced at them. ¡°Wow, Yoo Yeon Seo in real life¡­¡± ¡°Who¡¯s that next to her?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that Choi Yoo-jin?¡± They also heard the murmurs of other customers. They walked past the people and headed to the elevator. ¡°Have you decided on your next work?¡± ¡°No, not yet. I have plenty of time, so I¡¯ll see you again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good for me. Don¡¯t tell me, you¡¯re waiting for Cheon director¡¯s news?¡± ¡°Well¡­I¡¯m aiming for those people¡¯s works. I have to audition and get in if I have a chance.¡± She said that, but he knew that those masters wouldn¡¯t cast anyone as an actor just because they invested. They wouldn¡¯t ept anyone¡¯s investment either¡­She was thinking of building trust first. ¡°It¡¯ll work out. Of course, I know I¡¯m not out of thepetition either.¡± ¡°Please, have some mercy. We¡¯re going to be in the samepany soon.¡± Choi Yoo-jinughed loudly. He seemed to like my answer a lot. As we headed to the lobby on the first floor, Choi Yoo-jin¡¯s driver and Im Seung-hyun were already waiting for us. ¡°I¡¯m d to see you often these days. Drive safely.¡± ¡°Take care.¡± We hugged briefly and got into our cars. ¡°Vice President, did you enjoy your meal?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Choi Yoo-jin gave a short reply to the driver who opened the door for him andy down on the car seat. [Look at this, Auntie!] I still remembered clearly how the young Yoo-Yeon Seo picked a wildflower from the garden and handed it to me. ¡°It was so pretty¡­¡± I smiled brightly as I epted her heartfelt gesture with her fern-like hand¡­ Choi Yoo-jin chuckled. ¡°But she¡¯s too polite these days¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°No, just talking to myself.¡± She had be very courteous and respectfulpared to before. Did she grow upte? I liked it this way, but sometimes I missed the Yoo-Yeon Seo from her school days. It was fun to see her act rude to me and then look away with guilt¡­ Choi Yoo-jin felt that this was a greedy thought that he could have because he had be closer to her now. ¡°Where should I go with her next time¡­¡± It was a happy dilemma. *** ¡°It all started when I stayed in this mansion¡­¡± A man on the stage performed a monologue. There was no other device on the stage. Only a single spotlight shone on him. ¡®Wow¡­¡¯ It must be because of the stage acting, but his voice and pronunciation were top-notch. The man turned a handle in the empty air. His elbow movement was as delicate as if he was opening a real door. Yoo-Yeon Seo quietly came to watch the rehearsal and agreed to greet themter as Jeong Hyeon-sik suggested. She sat in the audience seat. ¡°Leave me alone!¡± She could understand why the viewers who watched ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ were annoyed by the tone of the y. On the stage, it was for the people sitting in the audience, so it had a different vor than the media acting. The special thing was, there was no one who had awkward acting or distorted voice and pronunciation. It was a high-quality stage even though it was a simple rehearsal. Well, Jeong Hyeon-sik¡¯s troupe was quite famous, so it made sense. She heard that some people even flew from abroad to watch their performances¡­ ¡°Is this your first time watching a y?¡± As Yoo-Yeon Seo was immersed in the y, someone sat next to her. A sparse and scruffy beard covered half of his face. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Really? How do you like it?¡± ¡°¡­It¡¯s interesting.¡± She couldn¡¯te up with anyplicated adjectives. The old man next to her seemed to like her nk answer and smiled faintly. ¡®But, this person¡­ Where have I seen him before?¡¯ Yoo-Yeon Seo rolled her eyes. Who was he? Chapter 99: Stage Acting Chapter 99: Stage Acting Chapter 99 < Stage Acting > ¡®No way¡­¡¯ I couldn¡¯t recognize him at first nce because of the scruffy beard that covered his face, but his eyes looked familiar. They resembled the eyes of someone I knew, the director Cheon Seong-min, whose photo I had asked Lim Seung-hyun to check. ¡®Does he know someone in this theater group?¡¯ I pretended not to notice and looked at the stage. The actors were sitting on the stage after finishing their rehearsal. Director Cheon pped his hands and got up from his seat. The actor on the stage looked at him in surprise. ¡°Well, not bad. Are you here to see someone?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Good. Come with me. I know this ce well.¡± I was supposed to wait for a while until Jeong Hyeon-sik arrived, but I decided to follow him for now. Cheon Seong-min looked back at Lim Seung-hyun, who was following me like a shadow, and widened his eyes in surprise. ¡°Who is that behind you?¡± ¡°My secretary.¡± ¡°Secretary? Are you a businessman?¡± ¡°¡­Don¡¯t you know who I am?¡± I had a feeling he did. At my answer, Director Cheon stopped walking. ¡°So you know me?¡± He smiled with his eyes without saying a word. He was wearing a cap and a mask, so only his eyes were visible, but they were enough to show that he was a handsome man. Cheon Seong-min thought to himself as he looked at him. ¡®He¡¯s too good-looking, isn¡¯t he?¡¯ He was impressed, but also curious. Having such a distinctive face was a disadvantage for an actor who wanted to y various roles. He often watched ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ when he heard that Jeong Hyeon-sik was in it, and he was captivated by Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s charm every time he appeared. ¡®His acting was decent, but¡­ he had a presence that overshadowed everything else.¡¯ In other words, his face overshadowed his acting. Director Cheon was observing Yoo Yeon Seo carefully when someone came out from inside and waved at them. ¡°Huh?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head back when he felt Lim Seung-hyun stop behind him. ¡°Seung-hyun!¡± ¡°Do you know him?¡± Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s face crumpled slightly. He looked like he had run into someone he knew from school. ¡°He¡¯s my brother.¡± Oh¡­ He was the one who switched from an idol aspirant to an actor aspirant, but still couldn¡¯t get a significant role. He must be in this theater group. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t pay attention to them and nced at Cheon Seong-min¡¯s back, who was heading inside. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t Hye-ju tell you?¡± ¡°I heard, but¡­¡± Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s brother, Lim Hyuk-jun, whistled at Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s neat suit and then gasped when he saw the person next to him. ¡°Gasp, Yoo Yeon Seo!¡± He was a light-hearted person, unlike Lim Seung-hyun. Yoo Yeon Seo crossed his arms. Lim Seung-hyun frowned deeply. ¡°You¡¯re really his secretary?¡± ¡°Watch your mouth.¡± Lim Seung-hyun red at his brother and then smiled softly when he met Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes. He switched between an athlete and an announcer¡¯s face in an instant. He had talent. He would do well if he acted. ¡°Sir, why don¡¯t you go and talk to your acquaintance?¡± That¡¯s what I was going to do anyway. It would only feel awkward if Lim Seung-hyun stayed behind me. He had witnessed me vomiting blood, so he insisted on being my driver even in my personal time. He was quite annoying. ¡®By the way¡­ he doesn¡¯t seem to like his brother very much.¡¯ Well, not all siblings are as close as Yu Eun-ho and I. Yoo Yeon Seo left Lim Seung-hyun, who didn¡¯t look very happy, behind and went inside. ¡°You can¡¯te in here.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know me?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Director Cheon confidently led the way, but he was stopped by someone. Yoo Yeon Seo took off his mask and stuffed it in his pocket. He then took off his cap and casually brushed his ttened hair. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°This ce is only for our theater group members¡­ Gasp, Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± The person who realized his mistake toote closed his mouth with a gasp. Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged it off. It was normal for him to be called by his three-letter name as a public figure. ¡°You heard I wasing, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then that¡¯s fine. Shall we go, Director?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled gently and raised his arm to point the way. Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s research file had a detailed description of Director Cheon¡¯s personality. He hated people who lied and hid things. In this case, it was better to be honest and reveal my intentions. ¡°So you really knew me.¡± ¡°Yes. How can I not know you, Director?¡± ¡°Is that so? It¡¯s been quite a while since I put down my work¡­¡± Even after a long time, many people were looking for him. How much attention would hiseback work get? ¡°Director, your return news is getting a lot of attention here.¡± Here¡­ It must be a rumor among the investors. Director Cheon¡¯s eyes sharpened. ¡°Was I that famous?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Really? So you approached me because you wanted something from me?¡± ¡°Approached? No, you were the one who approached me first.¡± ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Director Cheon was curious about the sight of Yoo Yeon Seo alone. When he coughed awkwardly, Jeong Hyun-sik came out in a hurry and saw the two of them. ¡°Oh? You two came together.¡± ¡°Hello, hyung.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo greeted him with a bow. ¡°Did Iete? Did you see him practice?¡± ¡°Yes, he was good.¡± He had be close to Jeong Hyun-sik by talking about acting at the wrap-up party. Jeong Hyun-sik spoke excitedly. The actor who was doing a monologue on stage alone was called the idol of Daehak-ro these days for his decent skills and appearance. ¡°He¡¯s our troupe¡¯s rising star. I¡¯ll introduce youter. You have simr tastes in works, so I think you¡¯ll get along well.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jeong Hyun-sik spoke excitedly and then smiled awkwardly at Director Cheon, who was folding his arms with a nk face. ¡°I told you toe and y sometime, but I didn¡¯t expect to run into you like this. What a coincidence.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t make this happen, did you?¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t.¡± Jeong Hyun-sik seemed to be good at acting, but not at lying in everyday life. His face showed everything. ¡®Did he call me to meet Director Cheon?¡¯ At the wrap-up party of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, he and Jeong Hyun-sik talked not only about acting, but also about dramas and movies, and then about investing. ¡®That¡¯s an unexpected catch.¡¯ He wanted to make a connection with a good director even if he couldn¡¯t act, so he casually mentioned that he wanted to produce and invest in his works, but he caught an unexpected big fish. He never imagined that Jeong Hyun-sik and Director Cheon Seong-min were so close. ¡°You know you can¡¯t lie, right?¡± ¡°Come on, hyung. Just y along.¡± They seemed to be more than just friends by the way they talked. ¡®And seeing that he wants to meet me like this, is Director Cheon gearing up for aeback?¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo pretended not to know and asked. ¡°You two seem close?¡± ¡°Yeah. Oh, right. Yeon Seo, you don¡¯t know who this hyung is, do you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need to. I recognized him already.¡± ¡°Really?¡± He had a good excuse for this. Choi Yoo-jin had a high reputation in this industry. ¡°My mother is a fan of yours, director.¡± ¡°Your mother? Ah¡­ that person.¡± Director Cheon smiled kindly. Vice President Choi Yoo-jin had contributed a lot to the development of the film industry and was one of the investors who gave him a good impression. ¡°Since we¡¯re here, do you want to go on stage?¡± ¡°Shall we?¡± He was curious anyway. Director Cheon scolded Jeong Hyun-sik at the sight of the two getting along. ¡°Why did you call me if you were going to do this?¡± ¡°Hyung, you¡¯re curious too, aren¡¯t you?¡± Jeong Hyun-sik wanted to see Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting on stage, and Director Cheon was curious about how Yoo Yeon Seo, who was famous for his bad acting, had changed. It wasn¡¯t bad to watch him on the media, but it was different to see his acting in person, wasn¡¯t it? ¡®I feel like I¡¯m on trial¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo, who followed them on stage, had a vague idea of what they were thinking and smiled awkwardly. The spotlight shone on them at the right time. ¡°Do you want to try the acting that our kid did earlier?¡± He knew this would happen. Yoo Yeon Seo stood in the center of the stage and looked around the theater slowly. It was a small theater with no audience, but he felt an inexplicable nervousness. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do it if you don¡¯t want to.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ll try. I think I can imitate it to some extent¡­¡± ¡°Really?¡± He had gained a change in his physical abilities that improved dramatically when Kang Jin-hoo¡¯s soul moved into this body, and there was another one. It was his memory and memorization skills. The original Yoo Yeon Seo was smart, but he couldn¡¯t match the abilities of Kang Jin-hoo, a future man. ¡°Everything started when I stayed at this mansion¡­¡± As soon as Jeong Hyun-sik and Director Cheon sat down in the front row, Yoo Yeon Seo recited the lines without hesitation. ¡°Did he memorize all those lines?¡± It was a pretty long monologue¡­ Director Cheon muttered and Jeong Hyun-sik whispered. ¡°He¡¯s smart. He even memorizes the lines of the other actors.¡± ¡°Really?¡± But just memorizing the lines doesn¡¯t make you a good actor. Director Cheon was watching Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting closely, as if he hade to the audition site himself. ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤You¡¯re good, aren¡¯t you? Is this your first time doing stage acting?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤ I heard you never did it before.¡± Media acting and stage acting were different. Media acting required considering how the camera would direct and focusing on the moment, but the stage had to be with the audience from beginning to end. Of course, there was no retake, so it required quick thinking and flexibility, and to convey the y well to the audience, they had to speak louder and act a little more exaggerated than media acting. ¡°You must have followed what you saw well¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo was using it well for a first-timer. He even moved and used props and mimed exactly like the actor he had seen earlier. ¡®I don¡¯t think he would want to see me imitating another actor¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡¯ While the two people in the audience were admiring, Yoo Yeon Seo was racking his brain. The y was about a man who stayed in a haunted mansion and slowly went mad, agonizing over his life. Coincidentally, his situation was simr to his. ¡°Oh¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Director Cheon sat on a chair on the stage and looked at the air, then stiffened his body and avoided Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s gaze. It was as if he could see the ghosts around him. ¡°He has a strong presence.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t he?¡± Director Cheon changed his mind from earlier. Yoo Yeon Seo was not the type whose acting was overshadowed by his face, but rather the person himself had an aura that was unreachable. Yoo Yeon Seo decided to add some changes here. ¡®How did that actor do it?¡¯ The protagonist of the y decides to escape from the haunted mansion after being tormented by ghosts. But the ghosts wouldn¡¯t let him go because he was someone they hadn¡¯t seen in a long time, and his escape from the mansion failed. Thest scream part was filled with despair, anger, and rage that he couldn¡¯t get out of the mansion. But why did the man in the y go to the mansion that was rumored to have ghosts in the first ce? ¡®Maybe he went there to be a ghost.¡¯ The actor he had imitated must have gone to the haunted mansion to give up on life, and after agonizing there, he finally regained his will to live and struggled to get out of the mansion, but failed to do so, expressing his emotions with anger and rage. But Yoo Yeon Seo twisted it slightly. What if the man didn¡¯t find his will to live? What if he was faced with a situation where he couldn¡¯t die even if he died? But what if the ghosts were holding him back because he was a living person they hadn¡¯t seen in a long time? ¡®I can¡¯t do what I want even in the ce I came to on my own.¡¯ Just like me, who came back to the past by my own will, but was swayed by the illusions and emotions that my body sees. He thought there were different kinds of anger. If the original actor had vented his anger, he mixed in a different anger. ¡°This is interesting.¡± While Director Cheon was enjoying Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s acting, Jung Hyun-sik opened his eyes slightly. ¡®Was that acting a coincidence?¡¯ He remembered clearly when he filmed the scene where he shed with Yoo Yeon Seo in thest scene of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯. Raphael, the priest who fell to his knees in pain from the devil¡¯s whisper. [No, I¡¯m different from you.] [Get out of that body.] But the look of struggling not to fallpletely. Jung Hyun-sik, who yed the role of the cult leader, felt overwhelmed by the look that Yoo Yeon Seo showed for a moment. Well, that was probably because of the influence of being immersed in the role for several months of filming. Jung Hyun-sik was sorry. He wanted to see that look again. And then, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s atmosphere changed. ¡°Leave me alone!¡± He shouted loudly, but his acting showed more sadness and longing for freedom than anger. Director Cheon¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Wow¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤.¡± Jung Hyun-sik eximed. That was it. That was the feeling. Chapter 100: I Couldn’t Say It Again Today Chapter 100: I Couldn¡¯t Say It Again Today Chapter 100 < I Couldn¡¯t Say It Again Today > Yoo Yeon Seo slowly opened his eyes after finishing his performance. Jung Hyun-sik and Director Cheon pped their hands. ¡°What do you think?¡± He turned his sore neck. He was tired from the stage acting that required a lot of energy, plus the emotional drain. He thought he could learn something from the two experienced people. ¡°Was thest part your own interpretation?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Why did you do that?¡± ¡°Well¡­ it¡¯s about ownership of life.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo spread his arms. ¡°I don¡¯t even have the right to end my own life as I please.¡± Director Cheon, who had watched the practice of the theater actor with him, smiled as if he was amused. The previous actor had shown anger and will to live, but Yoo Yeon Seo had shown regret and resignation. ¡°You have good reflexes.¡± ¡°I thought it would be boring to just imitate.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head to the back of the stage where he felt a presence. It seemed like someone was there¡­ He looked back at Director Cheon¡¯s question. ¡°Why do you act?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo couldn¡¯t answer right away. His first motivation was to experience different lives, but now he wasn¡¯t sure. ¡®Why did the original stay in the entertainment industry?¡¯ He was curious about the inner situation of the body owner, whom he hadn¡¯t cared much about before. Just following Lee Hee-seo¡¯s footsteps? ¡°Just because it¡¯s fun.¡± The boundary between Kang Jin-hoo and Yoo Yeon Seo was copsing. He knew that the two were merging as he synchronized his memories, but he wasn¡¯tplete yet, so he was confused about his identity. ¡°Acting with mixed experiences¡­ it¡¯s good, but you know it¡¯s also very stressful, right?¡± ¡°I know. My neck is stiff right now.¡± He was a master director, so he could tell how he acted at a nce. ¡®Amazing.¡¯ On the other hand, Director Cheon looked at Yoo Yeon Seo again. He had a fast time to immerse himself and a fast time to wake up. He didn¡¯t seem to calcte his actions, but his body moved on its own. He thought it would be interesting if such an actor could fully immerse himself in the role and live as the role even outside the screen. ¡°Sometimes it¡¯s better to focus only on the role without any other thoughts.¡± Of course, he was excellent in that he didn¡¯t lose his acting even though he had room for other thoughts. ¡®I didn¡¯t expect much, but he¡¯s pretty good¡­¡¯ Director Cheon saw potential in Yoo Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded at his sharpment. He had solved his desire to live a different life through acting. He thought method acting would be suitable, but he was worried that he might not be able to wake up from immersion. He was already trying to keep his mind clear from being eroded by the memories of the role of Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Any other advice?¡± ¡°You¡¯re too handsome.¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤?¡± ¡°If you want to y various roles, that handsome face is a minus.¡± Is that so¡­ He thought briefly, but it wasn¡¯t a bother. ¡®Don¡¯t I just have to get the role I want?¡¯ It was a rather arrogant thought, but he was confident that he could get any role he wanted with his background. Of course, it would be difficult in the works of people like Director Cheon, who were in the master ss. ¡°You have a strong presence. Try to kill it on purpose.¡± ¡°Well¡­ I disagree. Having a strong presence is your strength. You should think about how to use it well, not kill it rashly.¡± ¡°Right, this is something that people feel differently, so adjust it yourself.¡± The two people¡¯s opinions were different from those of Park Hyun-jung, the acting teacher who was assigned by the agency. As expected, people have different thoughts, so he had to filter them and find his own way. ¡°We¡¯ve seen something interesting, so how about a drink for a change?¡± ¡°Are you buying, brother? Yeon Seo, let¡¯s go.¡± Jung Hyun-sik got up and took the lead. Yoo Yeon Seo also lightly went down the stage and followed them. He was looking forward to what he could get from the drinking party with the two. (Brother) As he was leaving the theater, his phone vibrated. ¡°Hey, bro.¡± (Are you busy? If not, let¡¯s have dinner.) ¡°Finally, our manager is taking a break on the weekend.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo rarely joked. He heard Yoo Eun-ho¡¯s smallugh. ¡°I have an appointment, so I can¡¯t.¡± ¡°Really? Then I can¡¯t help it. See you next time.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll call youter.¡± He was a bit sorry to miss the dinner with Jung Hyun-sik and Cheon Seong-min, but family came first. He had stamped his eyes, so he could ask Jung Hyun-sik to meet againter. ¡°See you next time.¡± And he had gotten some advice on acting from the two actors, so that was enough. He bowed politely and left without hesitation. ¡°Mr. Im Seung-hyun, let¡¯s go to Joo Sung Hotel.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He got out of the theater and got in the car. Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s expression in the rearview mirror didn¡¯t look good. ¡°Did you have a good talk with your brother?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t seem very close.¡± Yu Yeon Seo saw Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s eyebrow twitch. He looked annoyed, unlike his usual calm smile. ¡°I don¡¯t like him very much.¡± ¡°Your brother?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Well, everyone has their own situation. I didn¡¯t ask any more and buried myself in the seat. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± As soon as I got out of the car, I ran into Yoo Eunho, who had just arrived. He had brought his secretary from thepany, and he tilted his head slightly in confusion when he saw Lim Seung-hyun following behind me. ¡°Lim Seung-hyun was here too. Weren¡¯t you resting?¡± ¡°It turned out that way.¡± I answered, but I felt something was wrong and closed my mouth tightly. He didn¡¯t ask for an answer, but there was a tense atmosphere for some reason. ¡°Hmm, really?¡± Yoo Eunho pretended to let it go and sharpened his eyes. Lim Seung-hyun only followed me during my schedule, not during my personal time. Because I hated it. The brothers were already eye-catching, and they drew more attention when they came with a secretary behind them. ¡°How¡¯s work?¡± ¡°Just the same. You, are you not going to start your next work right away?¡± ¡°I¡¯m taking a break for a while.¡± They ignored the stares and went into the private room that the staff guided them to. Lim Seung-hyun and Yoo Eunho¡¯s secretaries sat separately outside the room. ¡°Mom decided to work at thepany, right? She was happy.¡± ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤I¡¯m just trying to do it without affecting my main job. You look happy. Did something good happen?¡± ¡°Ah¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤Things are going well.¡± Maybe Choi Yu-jin bragged to Yoo Gunmin, and Yoo Gunmin grabbed his eldest son andined. I could see it without looking. ¡°Yeah, live doing what you want.¡± Yoo Eunho¡¯s expression looked very happy as he said that. Was he that happy that things were going well? I wondered what he was doing with his life. I was the one who talked mostly, and he was the one who listened. ¡°Do you live doing what you want, brother?¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m doing fine in my own way.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Really.¡± Yoo Eunho smiled as if to tell me not to worry. He looked like someone from a novel. He was a genius who was famous since he was young, a first-ss groom of a chaebol family, and a person who was respected by everyone for his good looks, personality, and work. ¡°You look like a green character from a romance drama, brother.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s simr to the role I got.¡± I had received a lot of roles like that in the synopsis and scripts. There were articles saying that the two brothers were the first-ss grooms of a chaebol family, and the image ovepped, so I got a lot of offers. ¡®Here we go again.¡¯ I frowned as I kept talking. My hand was shaking again as if I had epilepsy. ¡°What did you do in the morning?¡± ¡°Ah? You went to the theater group of that senior who acted like a drama.¡± Yeon Seo briefly summarized what had happened then. ¡°I saw Mr. Im Seunghyun there¡­ but they didn¡¯t seem to get along very well.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Are you unhappy with me?¡± I could easily guess that without syncing our memories. The family must have paid less attention to Yeon Seo, who had witnessed Heeseo¡¯s ident. Then, what about the young Yoonho? He must have felt left out. ¡°No.¡± Yoonho looked at me as if he didn¡¯t understand what I was saying. He seemed fine. Don¡¯t you have anything to say to me? I was about to ask, but I shut my mouth. [Do you really think mom killed herself?] That was the question he had in his memory, doubting Heeseo¡¯s death. I was half sure that he had said it to Yoonho. ¡®If he hasn¡¯t done anything since then, he must not believe it.¡¯ Just like grandma. Yeon Seo hid his bitter smile and picked up his chopsticks. ¡°Mr. Im, just a moment.¡± At the end of the meal, Yoonho excused himself to go to the bathroom and quickly followed Im Seunghyun, who was waiting for him, to a secluded ce. ¡°Are you doing okay these days?¡± He wasn¡¯t asking about the surveince report, but about his brother¡¯s well-being. He had tried to talk to him a few times before, but Im Seunghyun had always brushed him off. That¡¯s why Yoonho could ask himfortably. ¡°¡­¡± Yoonho felt a sense of difort here. Im Seunghyun, who would normally answer right away, was silent. ¡°Director.¡± Im Seunghyun clenched his fist, as if he had made up his mind. He had been thinking for days whether to tell Yoonho about Yeon Seo¡¯s unknown health condition. Even if he couldn¡¯t tell him the details, he thought he should give him a hint. ¡°Please take more care of your brother¡­ than before.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t say anything more than that.¡± Yoonho narrowed his eyes and looked at Im Seunghyun¡¯s expression. ¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on¡­ but I understand.¡± He understood why Im Seunghyun couldn¡¯t tell him more. He must have had a hard time going against the director he was serving. But if he was willing to leak this much¡­ was there something wrong? ¡®Im Seunghyun, who suddenly followed me to my personal time, and who avoided my eyes, saying that he was fine¡­¡¯ Lost in thought, Yoonho parted with his brother and opened his mouth in the car on his way home. ¡°Secretary Kim.¡± ¡°Yes, director.¡± ¡°Find out what Yeon Seo has been doingtely, where he has been going.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± If he didn¡¯t tell him willingly, he had his own ways. Yoonho had inherited the blood of Yu Chairman, who didn¡¯t care about the means or methods. He was a little worried about how his brother would reactter, but he felt uneasy about what Im Seunghyun had said. (Baek Seojun) Did you tell him? (Baek Seojun) When are you bringing him? ¡®I couldn¡¯t say it today either.¡¯ Yoonho sighed. -Yeon Seo sighting today He must have gone to eat with his brother ©¸He¡¯s been sighted a lottely?? ©¸Wow, the zoomed-in phone camera picture looks so handsome ©¸Listen up, one of them is mine ©¸©¸??? -After hearing the sighting story, I thought Yeon Seo works like a cow Dreaming-Baekho Fan-Geha-Akwi-Gyeolsa And other minor awards ceremonies and family events, this all happened in two years And he¡¯s been going out and reporting his survival?? ©¸I¡¯m jealous?? What is my actor doing, where is he, no sighting stories ©¸Isn¡¯t it just that Yeon Seo goes out a lot? He has a lot of people looking for him ©¸My actor doesn¡¯te out of the house ?? ©¸So many breadcrumbs, I¡¯m so happy???? ©¸But I wish he would take care of his body and rest?? The timeline says he came back right after recovering from the car ident? I¡¯m worried ©¸©¸You¡¯re talking nonsense, I can¡¯t see my actor, whether he¡¯s dead or alive ©¸©¸©¸Maybe ???? ©¸Is he growing his hair again? Is it for the next work? Chapter 101: You’re not going to be rude to me, too? Chapter 101: You¡¯re not going to be rude to me, too? Chapter 101 < You¡¯re not going to be rude to me, too? > ¡°Yes, hyung.¡± (Yeon Seo, long time no see.) ¡°I¡¯ve been listening to your albumtely.¡± (Really? Thank you. Are you busy these days? Do you have any uing projects?) The protagonist who called was Choi Junyoung, who had gone to the ind with him in ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯. He was an actor and a singer, and he was actively promoting his recent album. He was nicknamed a music chart bully, and his songs were ying everywhere on the streets. The album itself was a sess. ¡°Aren¡¯t you busier than me right now?¡± (I¡¯m busy. But if you¡¯re not busy, do you want to go on a talk show with me?) ¡°A talk show?¡± (Well, it¡¯s called ¡®Life Tavern¡¯¡­ It¡¯s not a provocative program at all, and there¡¯s a script anyway, so we can block any rude questions beforehand.) Yeon Seo, who buried himself in the chair, searched for ¡®Life Tavern¡¯. -Life Tavern was so fun and charming????? -Life Tavern made meugh and cry?? -I wish my actor would appear on Life Tavern too. The reviews were all good. There was hardly any controversy from asking provocative questions. Yeon Seo¡¯s fan club ¡®Love Letter¡¯ also had a lot of posts wishing for his appearance on Life Tavern. ¡®It would be new¡­¡¯ Well¡­ what would I talk about? Even if the fun is taken care of by the production, the program seemed to have the purpose of eating together with the MC and telling the honest stories that I had hidden inside. ¡®I¡¯m bored, though¡­¡¯ Yeon Seo was resting at home, slowly synchronizing his memories after ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯. He was collecting news about the next project of Cheon, a master director, and selling his assets to pay taxes for the shares that Choi Yujin gave him. -Yeon Seo, what are you doing?? Please upload some selfies -I¡¯m feeling empty without any spoilers?? -Is the final trailer noting out yet? -I¡¯m going to rewatch Evil Spirit -Is there any news about the next project? Honestly, there was no day that I didn¡¯t want to see them, but the fans were also looking for Yeon Seo, who was out of sight. ¡°Well, I¡¯m taking a break these days.¡± (That¡¯s good. Then let¡¯s go with me.) ¡°Hmm¡­ I don¡¯t know.¡± (Yeon Seo, you¡¯re the only one left. The hyungs and Yoonjung noona are filming, and Ijun is busy preparing for hiseback.) ¡°Hyung, do you have no friends besides the guest house members?¡± Choi Junyoungughed at Yeon Seo¡¯s sincere joke. But they had spent a long time together on the ind, so they werefortable enough to make this kind of teasing. (No. Our guest house members are the people I trust the most.) ¡°Should I be honored?¡± (How about it? Let¡¯s go together.) Choi Junyoung begged him to go with him. This is suspicious¡­ ¡°Hyung, did you promise the PD or the staff that you would definitely go on the program?¡± (What?) ¡°And did you promise to bring one guest with you?¡± (Wow¡­) ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yeon Seo could hear Choi Junyoung muttering that he was a ghost. (There¡¯s also someone who helped me when I debuted¡­) ¡°Really?¡± (That too, but I¡¯m bad at variety shows and talk shows, so I always bring someone I know with me.) ¡°I feel like I¡¯m being used.¡± (No! How can I use you!) But I didn¡¯t want to go out on a whim. Choi Junyoung was fun to tease. ¡°What will you do for me if I go?¡± (Hey, you have a lot of things, why do you want more?) ¡°Never mind, what will you do for me?¡± (Um¡­ Do you want to do the OST for your next project? Or¡­ Do you want to release a song? I¡¯ll give you a really good song.) ¡°So you can do anything for me as long as it¡¯s within your abilities?¡± (Yes! I¡¯ll do everything for you!) OST¡­ If Choi Junyoung, a music chart bully, does it, it would be good for the drama promotion. I don¡¯t have much thought of releasing a song, but if I pay off the debt, I might find a ce to use it. Yeon Seo didn¡¯t agree right away, but said he would contact himter and hung up the phone. ¡°Hey, do you know ¡®Life Tavern¡¯?¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°How is it?¡± Lee Taegyeom, who was caught in a signal, rolled his eyes. ¡°It seems okay. Han Taehyung is a famous national MC, and the program itself is not provocative, but calm.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to go. It¡¯s also on Park¡¯s manager¡¯s list¡­¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Yoonseo, lost in thought for a moment while fiddling with her phone, sent a message to Choi Junyoung. (Yoonseo) Really? (Choi Junyoung) Really? You¡¯re going out with me? (Yoonseo) Don¡¯t forget your promise. (Choi Junyoung) Okay, I¡¯ll do anything for you as long as I can. Why did he have to be so extreme? Yoonseo took a screenshot of her chat with Choi Junyoung. ¡°Just handle it yourself since you¡¯re going out.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± The truth was, Halo Media had tried to upgrade Yoonseo¡¯s image before. They prioritized movies over dramas, and only allowed her to appear on entertainment shows for movie promotion. Anyway, the agency had its own standards, but¡­ [What is this, the 90s? Mysticism?] That was also blocked by Yoonseo¡¯s reaction. [Don¡¯t I have to do that kind of strategy?] She added a somewhat unlucky but persuasive remark. Director Park Sangtae was speechless for a while at her answer. [Don¡¯t you have to manage this kind of thing now?] [Why are you fussing over this? It¡¯s weird that you¡¯re suddenly working so hard¡­] Halo Media only handled simple management. The choice of works was based on the actor¡¯s preference. [Still, you have to do the basics.] [Director Park, don¡¯t try to do anything. I¡¯ll do what I want.] [Sigh¡­ Fine, do whatever you want.] In the end, Director Park had to give up. ¡°We¡¯re almost there.¡± As soon as Yoonseo got out of the car, Lee Taegyeom and Im Seunghyun followed her closely. ¡°Miss, are you feeling okay?¡± ¡°Do you want some water?¡± After checking on Yoonseo¡¯s health, they panicked whenever she moved a little, thinking something might go wrong. They even wanted to feed her when they found out her secret not long ago. ¡®It¡¯sfortable, but¡­ a bit annoying.¡¯ I¡¯m not a kid. Yoonseo waved her hand casually and quickened her pace. It was a set, but the carefully built hanok was impressive. ¡°Wow.¡± There were many staff members passing by, as if it was a break time. Everyone who saw her face gasped. They murmured and looked at Yoonseo¡¯s back. ¡°Bro.¡± Jin Suho, who was sitting on a folding chair, turned his head. ¡°Did youe?¡± He got up quickly, folding the script. He had contacted her when he was bored at home. Do you want toe to our set and hang out? He said. ¡®It¡¯s my first time on a historical drama set¡­¡¯ She had nothing to do anyway, and the historical drama intrigued Yoonseo. They had spent a lot of money on costumes, props, and the set. There were also many staff members. Yoonseo looked at Jin Suho, who was wearing a calm blue robe and a hat, with a curious eye. ¡°Yes. But didn¡¯t you film something else before?¡± ¡°That ended a month ago.¡± He was worthy of being called Jin Soho. Even among the actors, Yoo Yeon Seo had a short gap between his works, but Jin Soho was even shorter. He was someone who enjoyed acting itself. He had a good eye for works and did not hesitate in his choices. He was already mentioned as a strong candidate for the best actor and the best performance awards at the next film festival. ¡®I want to win too.¡¯ How can I catch up with Jin Soho? ¡°Soho, about the next scene¡­ Huh, Yoo Yeon Seo?¡± The actor Seon Yewon, who yed the main character of the work, froze on the spot as soon as she saw Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s face. Jin Soho smiled as if he knew it would happen. ¡°Oh, I told him toe and y.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head slightly, and Seon Yewon, who came to her senses, blushed. ¡°I¡¯m really d to see you. I was so rude, wasn¡¯t I?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay.¡± He was used to being called by his three-letter name anyway. Seon Yewon was one of the top 3 actresses in terms of career and image, and Park, the director, was always shouting at her. He also had a good memory of watching the movie that Seon Yewon starred in from the future¡¯s storage. ¡®She seems to have a lively personality unlike her image.¡¯ It was awkward to see the person he had only seen on the screen in real life. Seon Yewon, who didn¡¯t care if Yoo Yeon Seo was listening, brazenly spoke to Jin Soho. ¡°Wow, this is no joke. Why didn¡¯t you call me sooner?¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± He received greetings from many actors and staff afterwards. Not only Seon Yewon and Jin Soho, but there were also many actors who belonged to the top ss in the acting world. ¡°Let¡¯s start filming!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who was able to sit next to the director, looked at Jin Soho and Seon Yewon on the monitor. The yful atmosphere from before was gone, and they were facing each other with sharp faces. As he watched them, Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly felt a surge of motivation. ¡®I need to decide on my next work soon.¡¯ What should I do next? *** ¡°Yeon Seo!¡± As soon as Yoo Yeon Seo entered the filming site, the writer of ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ ran over and stood in front of him. The writer was worried that he might say he wasing and not show up. ¡°Thank you so much foring.¡± ¡°Thank Junyoung hyung for that.¡± ¡°Still, thank you so much. Our ratings haven¡¯t been goodtely¡­¡± ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ was a program that soared with Han Tae-hyung, who was called the national MC, as the main. But the high ratings also fell as the program got old, and it was following a different calm line from other entertainment shows, so the ratings were dropping. ¡°Um, there¡¯s been a slight change.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Kim Jiseong, the assistant MC, his wife is preparing for childbirth, so he¡¯s going to take a few weeks of maternity leave.¡± ¡°Really? Please congratte him on his birth.¡± ¡°Thank you for understanding.¡± ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ had only two guests, Choi Junyoung and Yoo Yeon Seo, and two MCs. ¡°Then, will someone elsee as the assistant MC?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Park Joo-hyun. Do you know him? He was the only person who said he had time, so we hired him urgently.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I know.¡± The answer came from Lee Taegyeom. Yoo Yeon Seo nced back. Not only Lee Taegyeom, but also Lim Seunghyun looked unhappy. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit talkative, just a moment.¡± Park Joo-hyun was aedian who debuted and was now being called a lot as an entertainment MC. He was recognized for his hosting skills, but he had no filter in his mouth and often asked rude questions. There was a joke that the controversies that stirred up the inte came from Park Joo-hyun¡¯s mouth. Lee Taegyeom approached the PD with a sour face. ¡°PD, this is different. You didn¡¯t say Park Joo-hyun wasing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s how it turned out. Please understand. We¡¯ll cut it well.¡± He confronted the PD as he learned from Park, the director. The interest in ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ soared with the news that Yoo Yeon Seo was a guest. Even the entertainment director came to the broadcasting station. The boss of this site was not the PD or the writer, but Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Shall we go to the waiting room for now?¡± The staff bowed excessively and guided Yoo Yeon Seo to the waiting room. Choi Junyoung was already there, getting his makeup done. ¡°Are you here?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sped hands with Choi Junyoung, who offered his hand. ¡°Did you hear that the MC changed?¡± ¡°Yeah, I heard. Ah¡­ Park Joo-hyun is not good.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes slightly as he saw Choi Junyoung¡¯s rare dark expression. Choi Junyoung muttered with a reluctant face. ¡°There was some trouble.¡± ¡°Did you also get maliciously edited because of that person?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ a little bit. But I can¡¯t say I didn¡¯t go out with them now.¡± He looked at the back of Choi Jun-young, who was agonizing over his situation. He wondered if they would be rude to him as well. Chapter 102: Is This Really Fun? Chapter 102: Is This Really Fun? Chapter 102 < Is This Really Fun? > The recording of ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ began after a brief wait. The set was decorated like a cozy pub, with a table and a grill in the center that looked like something from a barbecue restaurant. ¡°Today, we have some really amazing guests that we had a hard time inviting.¡± ¡°I almost screamed when I saw the guests in the waiting room.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± The main MC, Han Tae-hyung, announced Kim Ji-sung¡¯s maternity leave and started the opening remarks. The assistant MC, Park Joo-hyun, chimed in. ¡°The emperor of the music industry, who released his fifth regr album and is dominating the charts these days, Choi Jun-young!¡± ¡°And the icon of this era! The actor, Yoo Yeon Seo!¡± The MC¡¯s opening remarks ended and Choi Jun-young and Yoo Yeon Seo stood in the center. ¡°Both of you are famous, but please introduce yourselves anyway. Shall we start with Jun-young?¡± ¡°Yes, hello.¡± Choi Jun-young introduced what song he came back with, what the concept of his album was, and even sang a verse of his song as Park Joo-hyun requested. He finished his introduction after that. ¡°I¡¯m Yoo Yeon Seo.¡± Unlike him, Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head and briefly introduced himself. ¡°Wow, look at that confidence. Just saying ¡®You know who I am by my name alone¡¯, huh?¡± ¡°No need for exnation. That¡¯s right. You¡¯re a celebrity who attracts attention in many ways in Korea.¡± The MC¡¯s styles were different. Han Tae-hyung had a gentle tone that made people feel good, while Park Joo-hyun had a slightly sarcastic tone. That¡¯s why everyone hated him¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo thought and sat in the center. ¡°Ah, did we call Park Joo-hyun for nothing?¡± ¡°But it would be too quiet with just three people. Tae-hyung would be burdened to host alone.¡± ¡°Of all the people who had time, only Park Joo-hyun was avable¡­¡± The writers whispered to each other and nced back. Lee Tae-gyum and Lim Seung-hyun were watching the shooting with grim expressions and their arms crossed. Lee Tae-gyum didn¡¯t look threatening, but Lim Seung-hyun looked like he would cancel the shooting if he got annoyed. ¡°Wow, it feels like he¡¯s piercing through me.¡± ¡°Park Joo-hyun knows the rumors well, so he¡¯ll adjust himself¡­¡± ¡°He should. He wouldn¡¯t dare to talk back to Yoo Yeon Seo, right? We told him to be careful before the shooting.¡± The writers whispered. The sudden news of Entertainment Jump¡¯s closure had spread quietly in the industry, and two yearster, the rumors had grown to the point where if you messed with Yoo Yeon Seo, anypany would go bankrupt, or that a PD who had been rude to Yoo Yeon Seo before had been fired, and all kinds of strange stories. ¡°But how did you two end up on this program together? I heard that Jun-young brought Yeon Seo here¡­ Are you close?¡± ¡°Of course we are. We worked together on an ind for a long time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t we have to hear Yeon Seo¡¯s opinion on this?¡± At Park Joo-hyun¡¯s question, Choi Jun-young leaned back on his chair as if to say, why are you asking such an obvious question. Seeing his gesture, Yoo Yeon Seo lifted one corner of his mouth and answered. ¡°We¡¯re not that close.¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Choi Jun-young was flustered and tapped his shoulder. They looked close enough that Park Joo-hyun looked at them with surprise. ¡°Wow, is this your first time on a talk show? You know how to do variety.¡± ¡°I¡¯mfortable because Tae-hyung is the MC. He said I had toe on this show.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Han Tae-hyung, the main MC,ughed loudly at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s witty remark. ¡°Jun-young, you produced all the songs on your album as usual, and you always have the modifier ¡®trust and listen¡¯. How do you feel? Aren¡¯t you burdened?¡± Han Tae-hyung focused on Choi Jun-young first. Since there were only two guests, they had enough time to focus on each other. Choi Jun-young talked about how he had been doingtely, and how he had nned his album work. ¡°Yeon Seo¡­ I¡¯m sorry to say this on our first meeting, but you¡¯re so handsome. You know you¡¯re handsome, right?¡± ¡°I know.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo smiled leisurely and answered, and Han Tae-hyung pped andughed. The production staff also cheered. ¡°What? Why is the reaction so different from what I said?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because Jun-young¡­¡± ¡°Are you too obsessed with appearance?¡± ¡°Jun-young has a handsome voice.¡± The concept of today¡¯s Life Tavern script was to tease Choi Jun-young. He acted as if he was wronged ording to the script. ¡°So, Jun-young, you¡¯re releasing an album and working hard¡­ What are you doing these days, Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°I¡¯m resting at home.¡± ¡°I did some research beforehand, and there are a lot of fans looking for you, Yeon Seo.¡± I¡¯m pretty active for an actor, aren¡¯t I? Maybe because I¡¯ve been showing my face in the media without a long hiatus for two years, the fans are thirsty for me even if they don¡¯t see me for a while. He smiled first. Anyway, it was a good thing that there were a lot of people looking for him. ¡°Well¡­ I went to visit Soo-ho¡¯s set the other day, and I felt like I wanted to start my next work soon.¡± ¡°Oh, I have something to say about that.¡± ¡°What?¡± Park Joo-hyun smiled with a smirk. Was it a mistake to see the malice in his smile? Maybe he had a prejudice because of Lee Tae-gyum and Lim Seung-hyun¡¯s actions before the shooting. You have to experience it to know. But Yoo Yeon Seo felt that this was not a prejudice, but a sharp sense at work when he heard the next words. ¡°Did you know that Shin Ye-won said this in an interview with a magazine?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°She said she had a lot of NGs that day because Yeon Seo¡¯s face was so handsome when he visited the set.¡± ¡°Is that so? I only saw Su-ho hyung briefly and left.¡± ¡°Come on, really? You didn¡¯t even say hello? You didn¡¯t exchange numbers?¡± Her tone seemed to be slightly nagging, which was why many people disliked her. ¡®Can you believe this?¡¯ Why did she have to bring up the actress and give the reporters a chance to make sensational headlines? Didn¡¯t they agree not to talk about this? Yeon Seo frowned and nced at the camera, and the director quickly crossed his arms and made an X sign, looking desperately at Han Tae-hyung. It was obvious that Park Ju-hyun had asked a question that was not discussed with the production team. ¡°Ah, please, really¡­ Who brought her here? Is this the writer?¡± ¡°Park writer.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Yeon Seo had a decent sense of entertainment, but if this was the case, it would have been enough to have the three of them without Park Ju-hyun. The director thought. Of course, this scene would be edited out when it aired, but it would be over if Yeon Seo¡¯s mood was ruined. Yeon Seo was guaranteed to bring ratings even if he appeared alone. They had to leave a good impression on him so they could cast him againter. But Han Tae-hyung was ruining that possibility every time he opened his mouth. ¡°What about your next work? Are you looking for it slowly? There are quite a lot of people who are curious about Yeon Seo¡¯s current situation.¡± Seeing his sign, Han Tae-hyung quickly changed the topic. As expected of the nation¡¯s MC, it was a very natural flow. ¡°I¡¯m thinking of doing something else this time.¡± ¡°Something else? Can we hear what it is?¡± I¡¯m going to join my mother¡¯spany as an executive soon. He couldn¡¯t say that, so he just smiled. ¡°What do you think suits me?¡± ¡°Wow, you¡¯re asking me back¡­ How about entertainment? Kim Ji-sung, who was guarding my side, is going to take a maternity leave for a few weeks¡­¡± ¡°Me as a co-host?¡± ¡°Why not? You¡¯re doing great right now. This is your third time in entertainment, right?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t appear much.¡± ¡°Really? Don¡¯t you want to do it seriously?¡± Han Tae-hyung praised Yeon Seo. It wasn¡¯t ttery, but an intention to make the guestsfortable. He understood why many fans wanted Yeon Seo to appear on ¡®Life Tavern¡¯. ¡°Hey, hosting and being a guest are different, right?¡± It¡¯s because Park Ju-hyun, who was a temporary co-host, was ticking him off. He had recently made a fuss on the inte with his slip of the tongue. He was already anxious about losing his job. Kim Ji-sung, who was the original co-host, was going to take a break for a few weeks, and he was aiming for that spot. ¡®Could it be that Yeon Seo also has a knack for broadcasting¡­ He doesn¡¯t seem to hate entertainment.¡¯ Of course, he could hate it. He could make a provocative scene and create an issue, which would guarantee the poprity and ratings. Then he would be the temporary MC. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be better to sing? You sing well, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I saw Yeon Seo sing. On another entertainment program.¡± Park Ju-hyun¡¯s provocation was obvious, and Han Tae-hyung and Choi Jun-young exchanged words and turned the topic around again. ¡°Actually, Jun-hyung hyung said he would give me a song as a condition foring here together.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s nice. But Jun-young, you¡¯re not going to give him just one song, are you?¡± Choi Jun-young, who was drinking water, said with determination. ¡°I¡¯ll give him a whole album.¡± ¡°I can produce the whole album for you if you want. If he wants, that is.¡± ¡°Wow. Are you going to dominate the charts after Jun-young?¡± ¡°That would be great for me. Actors do fan meetings too, right? Su-ho did one a few days ago¡­ Anyway, it would be perfect to invite him to a fan meeting.¡± ¡°Are you getting royalties, Jun-young?¡± ¡°Hey, Tae-hyung hyung¡­ You know that.¡± Choi Jun-young chuckled, and Han Tae-hyung lightly hit his shoulder andughed. ¡°How about you, Yeon Seo?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll think about it seriously.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo also smiled. He thought it wouldn¡¯t be bad to try it once since they had set up the stage for him. And then, Park Ju-hyun, who was chiming in from the side, opened his mouth again. ¡°But Yeon Seo is really handsome, right?¡± What was he trying to say this time¡­ It was apliment, but he felt uneasy. Han Tae-hyung¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. ¡°Didn¡¯t other celebrities who saw Yeon Seo in person all pick him as the most handsome male celebrity?¡± ¡°That makes sense. I keep turning my head this way. I want to keep looking at him.¡± ¡°And these days, he¡¯s called the celebrity of celebrities, right? How about it? You must have received a lot of offers from female celebrities, right? Did you get a lot of numbers?¡± ¡°Ah, hyung, why are you saying that? It¡¯s not the 90s.¡± The director jumped up and waved his hands frantically. His expression showed urgency. ¡®Why? This is how you raise the ratings. Tae-hyung¡¯s mood dropped.¡¯ He tried to create some stimtion, but the program¡¯s nature was far from provocative. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo Yeon Seo answered with a smile on his lips and stared at Park Ju-hyun. Park Ju-hyun avoided his gaze and blinked his eyes in the tense atmosphere. ¡®What¡¯s with that look¡­¡¯ Feeling his pride hurt, he changed his target and shot an arrow at Choi Jun-young. ¡°Jun-young, any news?¡± ¡°Hey, when was I Jun-young? Hyung, I¡¯m not a rookie.¡± Choi Jun-young answered with a smile even though it was a rude question. He was good at controlling his expression as a singer and an actor, but he didn¡¯t feel the same inside. ¡°Are you making a lot of money from royalties these days?¡± ¡°I make more than you, hyung.¡± ¡°What about the person you had a dating rumor with before? Any good news?¡± Han Tae-hyung panicked and waved his hand. Choi Jun-young said he was fine and shrugged it off. ¡®At least it¡¯s not directed at me, but it¡¯s still ufortable andfortable.¡¯ Actually, Choi Jun-young was quite nervous about Park Ju-hyun¡¯s appearance. He had suffered a lot from Park Ju-hyun¡¯s persistent questions when he was a rookie. If Park Ju-hyun had kept nagging at Yoo Yeon Seo, it would have been awkward to see himter. He wouldn¡¯t have felt good if he only got weird questions after asking toe on the show. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± While Choi Jun-young was brushing it off with a smile, Yoo Yeon Seo leaned back on the backrest and crossed his arms. His legs were crossed, and he looked arrogant at a nce. ¡°Is this what this program is supposed to be? It¡¯s boring.¡± The studio went cold at his remark. Park Ju-hyun, who had closed his mouth in shock, finally realized his mistake and tried to fix it. He was the type who spoke without thinking and regretted itter. ¡°Uh¡­ Yeon Seo doesn¡¯t do much variety shows, so that¡¯s why. These kinds of questions aremon. They¡¯ll edit it outter.¡± ¡°This is not a matter of variety shows, but a matter of basic manners.¡± He spoke in a low voice, but he had a smile on his lips. That made him look more fierce. ¡°You¡¯re not even curious, but you¡¯re digging into other people¡¯s love lives and attacking them. Is that fun for you, Park Ju-hyun?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I didn¡¯t mean to attack.¡± ¡°Do you think dating rumors are positive for a popr singer? Do you really find it fun to ask who got whose number and stuff like that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Is this something you say on air? Do this in private. No, honestly, even in private, you know it¡¯s rude to the person who¡¯s mentioned, right?¡± No matter how much they edited itter, this was crossing the line. As Yoo Yeon Seo red at Park Ju-hyun with sharp eyes, the director shouted in a hurry. ¡°Let¡¯s take a break from recording!¡± Chapter 103: Are You Retiring? Chapter 103: Are You Retiring? Chapter 103 (Before you tell me that you don¡¯t know me because I don¡¯t appear on variety shows often, you should work on your sense of humor, Mr. Park Ju-hyun.) Contrary to the tense atmosphere on the set, the broadcast focused on Park Ju-hyun¡¯s embarrassment after being hit by Yu Yeon-seo¡¯s sharp remark. They also added some sound effects that would fit a casual game to lighten the mood. They skillfully edited the footage to show Han Tae-hyung and Choi Jun-youngughing and make the set look harmonious. ¡®Well, if they miss this scene, they should quit their job as a variety show PD.¡¯ ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ suddenly became like any other variety show. There were some negative reactions saying that it used to be a calm and guest-oriented show, but they couldn¡¯t do the show if they cared about those trivial opinions. ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ Yu Yeon-seo, ms Park Ju-hyun ¡°You have a bad personality¡± Yu Yeon-seo, who mmed ¡®national dislike¡¯ Park Ju-hyun, achieves the highest ratings ever for ¡®Life Tavern¡¯ As the news of Park Ju-hyun being humiliated by Yu Yeon-seo spread, the show¡¯s poprity reached its peak since the broadcast, and so did the ratings. They had an excuse that the show¡¯s character changed because of Park Ju-hyun. (Haha! Yeon-seo is sharp, right? You should stop talking like that, too. It¡¯s different from the current style.) Choi Jun-young had to hold back hisughter because he had been hurt by him. But there was still a lot of time left to record, and it must have been awkward for the main MC who had to keep the good atmosphere until the end. In the end, after the recording was over, Yu Yeon-seo went to see Han Tae-hyung. [Did I say something weird?] [No, I should apologize. I should have stopped you from saying something weird¡­ I¡¯m sorry. You must havee to talk nicely.] He gently smiled and patted Yu Yeon-seo¡¯s shoulder. [I¡¯m a bit weak to Ju-hyun hyung. He bullied me a lot in the past¡­] [Is that so? I should have done more¡­] Han Tae-hyungughed loudly at his answer. [Yes, this is a secret¡­ but I felt a bit relieved when you said that.] [I¡¯m d.] [But don¡¯t you really want to be a co-MC? You¡¯re really good at it.] [No, I have to focus on my main job.] Like Han Tae-hyung, Park Ju-hyun debuted as aedian in the 90s and had been called for various shows ever since. He earned the title of ¡®national dislike¡¯ for his frequent verbal mistakes, but there were also many shows that called him for that reason. He had a lot of friends in the industry because of his long career. That¡¯s why most of the cast members just ignored Park Ju-hyun¡¯s rudeness. But Yu Yeon-seo didn¡¯t. He didn¡¯t need to. -But isn¡¯t Yu Yeon-seo¡¯s smiling face scary? The set must have been turned upside down then ©¸Right? You can tell by Han Tae-hyung¡¯sughter that the position of the drink changed??? ©¸©¸Oh, really?? ©¸Wow, this is only possible because it¡¯s Yu Yeon-seo?? If it was someone else, they would have just let it go ©¸Wow, he¡¯s awesome?????? ©¸I feel a bit relieved when I think of my idol being hurt by Park Ju-hyun?? ©¸Honestly, I¡¯m not that curious about him?? How many people have been grabbed by the hair by Park Ju-hyun for attracting attention like that?? ©¸©¸?? His pattern is the same every time, it¡¯s boring -I¡¯m a Choi-men, thank you so much, actor?? ©¸From now on, any attack on Yu Yeon-seo will be considered an attack on Choi Jun-young and Choi-men ©¸©¸222 ©¸©¸©¸3333 Choi-men Choi-men was the official fan club name thatbined Choi Jun-young and amen. (Well, I¡¯ve heard Jun-young¡¯s story, now let¡¯s hear Yeon-seo¡¯s story.) Park Ju-hyun, who was hit by Yu Yeon-seo, shut his mouth after that, and the show went on with Han Tae-hyung and the two guests as the main focus. (We can¡¯t leave out this story when ites to Yeon-seo. He suddenly awakened after the ident. You¡¯ve been saying things like that.) (Do you think your soul changed, or do you have a zipper on your back¡­? You know, things like that. You hear them a lot.) (Haha! I also watched a video on the video tform thatpared Yeon-seo¡¯s acting before and after 2018. I have a different hypothesis.) (What is it?) (What if he hid his skills on purpose?) (It¡¯s not easy to act that badly on purpose.) Honestly, it was the worst when I saw it. He acts like that on purpose? Then he¡¯s a god of acting. (But, the aftereffects of a traffic identst for a long time¡­ Are you okay now?) (Yes, I¡¯m fine now. Nothing hurts.) When he said that, he felt like he could hear the sound of Lim Seung-hyun and Lee Tae-gyeom rolling their tongues in disbelief. Later, he heard that some of the staff really looked at them because of their snickers. (How did you feel then?) (Well, I guess my attitude towards life changed.) (I also had a minor ident, but I had a lot of thoughts after a traffic ident. Can I ask what kind of thoughts you had?) (Um¡­ Saving money is useless?) (What? Hahaha!) When he said that, he thought of ¡®Kang Jin-hoo¡¯s death. He feltplicated, but he didn¡¯t say anything. ¡®What¡¯s the point of talking¡­ It¡¯s useless.¡¯ Anyway, the reaction was more focused on Yu Yeon-seo, who hit Park Ju-hyun. That was better. He didn¡¯t like to spill his story in public. It wasn¡¯t bad to be buried like this. -But can Yu Yeon-seo do that? Park Ju-hyun has been in the show business for years, isn¡¯t there any bacsh? Is it okay to attack him like that? ©¸???????????????? ©¸????????? ©¸©¸Why are youughing? To Yeon Seo, the aftermath lololol The aftermath? What did Park Juhyun say? [We¡¯re really sorry. We shouldn¡¯t have called you¡­] Rather, I got an apology from the production team. And whether it was good or bad, Park Juhyun also responded enthusiastically to Yeon Seo¡¯s words at the end of the shooting. He must have been busy with his calctor. He probably thought that if he got attention like this, he could move to a cable TV and star in a program that would attract a lot of controversy. [Hey, I felt so relieved. If you need my helpter, just call me.] Choi Junyoung patted Yeon Seo¡¯s back after the shooting. He must have been bitter about what he had suffered from Park Juhyun before. He kept making reactions like ¡®Wow.¡¯ ¡®Wow, you really tore him apart.¡¯ as if he had eaten a bowl of rice soup. [But I¡¯m a bit worried.] [Who¡¯s going to say anything to you?] [Of course. Not to me, but to you.] So, what if Park Juhyun, who can¡¯t say anything to Yeon Seo, takes it out on me? That¡¯s what he meant, right? Thinking that, Choi Junyoung gave Yeon Seo a thumbs up with a big smile. [You¡¯re really something.] Anyway, the reaction after the broadcast was good, so let¡¯s stop watching. He turned off the screen and leaned backfortably on the chair. Yeon Seo spun the chair around. ¡°Why are you here again?¡± Han Juno, who opened the door of the president¡¯s office, brushed off his surprised heart as he saw Yeon Seo sittingfortably as if it was his own office. ¡°The president¡¯s chair isfortable.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just give you that chair. Go home.¡± Yeon Seo opened his eyes and looked at the president¡¯s face nkly. He meant, do you think I can¡¯t buy a chair like this? The president sighed. ¡°Do you want to torture me?¡± ¡°Torture? Ie often and the president likes it. Don¡¯t you?¡± He couldn¡¯t argue, so he coughed and sat on the sofa for guests as if he was used to it. He was already coveting Yeon Seo, whose stock price was rising. And by chance, Yeon Seo¡¯s frequent visits to thepany were caught. The president, who thought this was the time, smeared saliva to the people who coveted him, saying ¡®He doesn¡¯t have toe, but hees to thepany every time¡¯ ¡®He¡¯s really close to me. He has no intention of changing his agency for a while.¡¯ By the way, there are also people who are stuck in cafes near thepany like idol fans. They say theye from abroad to see Yeon Seo, but well¡­ it must be exaggerated. ¡°Other presidents are busy running around, but our president isn¡¯t busy?¡± ¡°Hey, I was busy with industry people until yesterday. You alwayse when I¡¯m free? What is it this time, a script?¡± Yeon Seo nodded his head vaguely. The president rolled his eyes and grumbled. If he needed a script, he should have asked Itaegyeom as usual¡­ He felt awkward and went to the news section of the portal site. The president jumped up. ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Why are you suddenly calling me so kindly?¡± ¡°Are you retiring?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± The president, who came closer, pushed his phone screen in front of Yeon Seo¡¯s eyes. Yeon Seo, retiring from the entertainment industry and taking over thepany¡­ inherited JSENM stocks Oh, the embargo must have been lifted. He touched the president¡¯s phone screen with his finger. JSENM vice president Choi Yujin, gave his son Yeon Seo stocks¡­ JSENM session structure changes [Economy] JSENM decides to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders next month ¡°The appointment of Yeon Seo as an inside director¡± Yeon Seo, who received JSENM shares, not illegal¡­ inheritance and gift tax big lump sum payment issue Some of them were deliberately leaked by Juseong, but other media outlets copied and wrote the news, and it was going up in real time. ¡°Why are you making such a fuss about getting a few stocks?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just a few, is it? The tax is¡­ huh, did you really pay this much?¡± ¡°Well, simr.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ you must be really rich.¡± Yeon Seo didn¡¯t answer. Actually, he didn¡¯t expect Choi Yujin to give him so much stake¡­ so he had to pay a lot of taxes. Fortunately, he had the original inheritance and the assets he had grown hard, but he had to work hard to make up for it. I wonder if Cheon director has any news¡­ ¡°Are you going to move to JS entertainment?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not changing my agency, I¡¯m getting a seat at the headquarters. Didn¡¯t you read the article?¡± ¡°No¡­ I know that. But there¡¯s a possibility, right?¡± The president answered in a crawling voice. Yeon Seo crossed his arms. Honestly, he thought he would move someday, but he was annoyed now. If he wanted to move, he had to negotiate the contract terms one by one¡­ Why don¡¯t I just buy Hailo Media? I have enough money left. He was distracted by the sound of the door opening. ¡°Hey, Yeon Seo. Are you going to the year-end awards ceremony? Oh¡­ the president is here too.¡± ¡°This is my office, you know?¡± ¡°Oh, right.¡± He shrugged it off and approached Yeon Seo. The president¡¯s shoulders drooped. ¡°By the way, the year-end awards ceremony?¡± ¡°You got a lot of nominations for ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯.¡± Oh, the acting awards on public broadcasting. Come to think of it, he had been to music and film festivals, but he had never been to the year-end acting awards. ¡®Dreaming¡¯ was a JSTV work that didn¡¯t have an awards ceremony, and ¡®The Deprived People¡¯ would be released next year on the OTT tform. ¡°What did I get?¡± ¡°Best character award and best couple award¡­¡± ¡°Best couple award?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s 100% voted by the viewers. You can think of it as a poprity award. Oh? There¡¯s also a separate poprity award for men and women. This is also a fan vote.¡± Poprity award¡­ Well, I won¡¯t go empty-handed. Yeon Seo nodded his head. ¡°And the best genre acting award, the producer¡¯s award, ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ also got the best work award¡­¡± ¡°Is there more?¡± ¡°I guess it¡¯s because the ratings were good for the first time in a long time. They put everything on the list. There¡¯s also a new award this time.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Are you going?¡± He didn¡¯t think for long. ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡± I should get some clothes made for a long time. Chapter 104: Year-end Awards Ceremony Chapter 104: Year-end Awards Ceremony Chapter 104 < Year-end Awards Ceremony > -Will Yoo Yeon Seo attend the SBS Drama Awards? ©¸Maybe she will this time ©¸She¡¯s been going to a lot of award showstely ©¸That¡¯s because those are film festivals or Baeksang, she never goes to the SBS ones ©¸But why doesn¡¯t she go to SBS? Didn¡¯t she do two or three dramas on public broadcast before? ©¸©¸Would you go if you were her, after all the crap they pulled? ©¸©¸©¸What happened? I really don¡¯t know He probably would have skipped it if he were the original. He would have said there was no point in going to greet strangers when he had no chance of winning. -What happened with Yoo Yeon Seo was Back in 2015, when she debuted as an actress, it was okay for her to be a bad actor since she was a rookie, right? Her image wasn¡¯t that bad back then?? But in 2016, when One Seven made aeback, the arrows that she had shot at Yoo Yeon Seo came back to her, and her acting didn¡¯t improve, but she got cast in various roles thanks to her connections, so she umted a lot of anti-fans?? And then, coincidentally, it was the time when a lot of actors of simr age and experience were active, so theypeted fiercely and the whole world cursed at Yoo Yeon Seo Anyway, at that time, she got nominated for the Excellence Award at either KBS or MBC, I don¡¯t remember, and it was a huge mess. The wholemunity was outraged and even offline, people were asking why she was nominated and whatnot ©¸It was horrible, seriously?? ©¸It was really bad back then, but I don¡¯t think Yoo Yeon Seo cared, did she? ©¸But can¡¯t they change the title? It sounds like they¡¯re bringing up old wounds;; ©¸Coincidentally??? What kind of wording is that?? My actor was very active in 2016, are you ming him? ©¸Honestly, it¡¯s ridiculous now. It¡¯s not like they invited her, why are theyining and saying they¡¯ll boycott if shees?? ©¸©¸Didn¡¯t the broadcast station also use this to get attention? ©¸©¸©¸Didn¡¯t she lose all her ads back then? The station apologized right away after causing the controversy?? And after that, they didn¡¯t nominate Yoo Yeon Seo much and didn¡¯t write any promotional articles either ©¸And she spent her own money to debut a bunch of rookies, but they were ungrateful?? ©¸©¸Hey, be honest?? She blocked them from going anywhere else ©¸©¸©¸Anyway, it¡¯s a fact that she gave them a chance, right? The controversy that started with ¡®She has such a powerful background, they¡¯ll give her the award for sure. If Yoo Yeon Seo attends the Drama Awards, she¡¯ll get the Excellence Award¡¯ grew explosively. Even though she didn¡¯t say she was going, people were saying things like ¡®Excellence Award? Are you kidding me? How much money did she spend?¡¯ ¡®How can shee with that acting?¡¯ ¡®If she has any conscience, she should stay away¡¯ and so on. The controversy would have died down if it were someone else, but it got worse because it was Yoo Yeon Seo. And the atmosphere at that time was still that it was okay to bash celebrities. And Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s fan club, Love Letter, would bring up this issue every year-end awards season and bond over their anger at the people who cursed at her back then. And the hatements that were left at that time were also caught by Chairman Yoo¡¯s radar and paid the price for messing with him. ¡®Did this happen?¡¯ He didn¡¯t remember feeling troubled by this reaction, even though his memory synchronization was over 40%. It seemed that the real Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t care at all. He probably thought that he would quit the entertainment industry and go to school and take over thepany if he got bashed like this. -How many awards do you think Evil Spirit will win? It might be hard to get the Best Drama Award, but I think they¡¯ll get most of the others ©¸First of all, Yoo Yeon Seo, Seo Hajun, and Min Da are nominated for the Becker Award ©¸Won¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo sweep the poprity awards? ©¸But isn¡¯t Evil Spirit a bit too much? It¡¯s weird that only Yoo Yeon Seo gets the top excellence award ©¸©¸Well¡­ that¡¯s because she acted well¡­^^? -Why do you think Evil Spirit can¡¯t win? The ratings and the buzz were good ©¸That¡¯s true, but honestly, the drama itself wasn¡¯t good enough to win the Best Drama Award, right? ©¸If the drama was bad, the ratings wouldn¡¯t have been high -I¡¯m out, the awards season is back. See you next year ?? -Don¡¯t fight and look at the red carpet photo of Yoo Yeon Seo ©¸She¡¯s crazy ©¸She still can¡¯t get used to the sh ??? ©¸©¸Is it the aftereffect of the ident??? She didn¡¯t used to be like this before?? -But Love Letters, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hair and makeup are amazing, where is the salon? I know that she doesn¡¯t have a stylist and does everything herself?? ©¸Where is it? I¡¯m curious too ©¸We don¡¯t know ©¸©¸What do you mean, don¡¯t keep it to yourselves, tell me too ©¸No, we really don¡¯t know;; ©¸I heard that it¡¯s not a salon for celebrities, but a ce that only serves a few politicians and chaebols ©¸©¸She¡¯s got ss ©¸But didn¡¯t Yoo Yeon Seo have a stylist? Her casual outfits were awesome As Yoo Yeon Seo passed the red carpet and entered the awards hall, the inside was quiet for a moment and then changed to an explosive response. ¡®What?¡¯ What¡¯s going on? He didn¡¯t think much of it and looked for his seat. The Drama Awards had a few audiences selected by lottery, and among them were some Love Letters with great persistence. Lim Hyeju, the younger sister of Lim Seunghyun, was also waving a slogan enthusiastically at the scene. ¡°Yeon Seo!¡± ¡°Hyung!¡± From afar, Hong Min-ah and Seo Ha-joon waved their hands vigorously and called out to him. Yoo Yeon-seoughed with a deted sound, as if they were Pomeranians greeting their owner. The table for ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was at the front and center. And Yoo Yeon-seo¡¯s seat was at the edge where the camera could capture him well. ¡°You both came early.¡± ¡°I think I¡¯m going to throw up, hyung.¡± ¡°Me too. Wow, I¡¯m so nervous.¡± Seo Ha-joon¡¯s group NB had some experience winning awards at some music shows thanks to their overseas poprity, but it was their first time at an acting awards ceremony, so he understood. But wasn¡¯t Hong Min-ah called the queen of independent films? She might not have won at the big three awards, but she had swept many other awards. ¡°That¡¯s surprising.¡± ¡°I never had any luck with awards. I was always nominated, but¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s the same as me. I never had any luck either.¡± As Yoo Yeon-seo shrugged his shoulders and said that, Hong Min-ah¡¯s gloomy expression brightened up and she giggled. ¡°Yeon-seo, you¡¯ve been here a lot, right?¡± ¡°No? It¡¯s my first time at the end of the year too.¡± ¡°Really? Aren¡¯t you feeling pressured?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to feel pressured about?¡± He would just have fun and go. His nonchnt answer elicited a reaction from someone else. ¡°It¡¯s a lot of pressure. How does he deserve to win this award? What criteria did they use to give him the award? Things like that.¡± ¡°Congrattions on your true media debut, sunbae-nim.¡± As Yoo Yeon-seo deliberately lowered his voice and said that, Jung Hyun-sik, who had just arrived, sat down on his chair and sighed softly. But would Jung Hyun-sik face such criticism? He acted really well. And besides, such criticism usually came from young actor fandoms, so it wouldn¡¯t match Jung Hyun-sik¡¯s age group. Seeing Yoo Yeon-seo¡¯s expression, he smiled bitterly. ¡°People are talking a lot these days because Evil Spirit is doing well.¡± Well, those who bash others don¡¯t care who they are. And since this was his first time getting such attention, he wouldn¡¯t be able to ignore even the slightest reaction. Yoo Yeon-seo nodded his head. ¡°With your acting skills, hyung, you¡¯ll have more talk in the future, so just ignore it like me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because you have an extraordinary mentality.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a bit strong.¡± Yoo Yeon-seo shrugged his shoulders. Seo Ha-joon kept drinking water because he was nervous. ¡°Ugh¡­ Sunbae-nim, if it¡¯s hard, sue them through your agency. These days, it¡¯s a virtue to sue first, notifyter, and show no mercy.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hong Min-ah spoke in a good-natured tone and lifted the mood. Like this, the awards ceremony had a high chance of being wrapped up in all kinds of controversies and criticisms, whether they won or not. And at the end of the year, when they could rest at home, they had to go to the salon and dress up, and be a p shuttle for hours, and if they didn¡¯t respond to the congrattory stage, that moment would be caught on camera and burn more than any other controversy. That¡¯s why many actors avoided the awards ceremony. They preferred cable and general service works that didn¡¯t hold awards ceremonies, and thanks to that, there was a rumor that cable and general service works had good casting. ¡°Hello. It¡¯s been a while, everyone.¡± ¡°Director. Writer.¡± Choi Seong-moon, the director, and Lim Ye-na, the writer, had left behind their worn-out looks from work and had a neat appearance. ¡°Director, do you think you¡¯ll win an award?¡± ¡°It would be nice. I¡¯ve thought of my eptance speech, you know?¡± ¡°Really?¡± The whole Evil Spirit teamughed at the director¡¯s nervous words. The other actors nearby looked at their warm atmosphere. ¡°No, you didn¡¯t think of anything?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t even know if we¡¯ll win or not. And besides, this kind of ce is meant to be watched for the fun of rambling unexpectedly.¡± ¡°Is that so? Hey, but saying you won¡¯t win is too humble. You¡¯ll all go home with your hands heavy, right?¡± As Yoo Yeon-seo looked around, Seo Ha-joon¡¯s ears were particrly red. Oh, you thought of something. And Hong Min-ah, who was smiling shyly¡­ You too? ¡°Yeon-seo, hello.¡± ¡°Yes, hello.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a fan.¡± Among the people who participated in the awards ceremony, some didn¡¯t just pass by the table of Evil Spirit. They tantly stared at Yoo Yeon-seo, as if they were determined to stamp their eyes on him. Seeing that, Seo Ha-joon smiled mischievously. ¡°Hyung, by the way, congrattions on inheriting thepany. That¡¯s something to celebrate, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not done yet. And inheriting¡­ It¡¯s still a long way off.¡± ¡°Hey, if they¡¯re not blocking the articles, it¡¯s confirmed, right?¡± He looked naive, but he had been an idol for more than five years. Seo Ha-joon¡¯s eyes sparkled as he nodded his head vaguely. ¡°Then are you going to thepany all the time? You¡¯re a director, right?¡± ¡°No, there are a lot of people who don¡¯t go to thepany. And if someone like me goes to thepany all the time, the other employees will feel ufortable.¡± ¡°Oh, I see. That¡¯s amazing. Doing both things.¡± ¡°If you think about it, you¡¯re doing both things too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the same entertainment industry, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯m in a simr situation, if you think about it.¡± Seo Hajun, who juggled idol and actor activities, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who held a position in apany rted to the industry and also acted, were not much different. The interesting thing was, as soon as he inherited a stake in JSENM and the news of his appointment as an internal director came out, ces rted to Ajin Daily leaked controversies about illegal gifts, parachute appointments, and Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s retirement rumors. ¡®I guess he doesn¡¯t have a scratch on his mental.¡¯ Of course, Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t care. Rather, it had the opposite effect of losing Juseong¡¯s ads from Ajin Daily. [Yeah, thatpany is a good choice. You know that side of the business well¡­] Chairman Yoo weed him with both hands, no matter whatpany he inherited, as long as he erased the shadow of Lee Heeseo. Yoo Geonmin felt a pang of regret. ¡°So, have you settled in now?¡± ¡°Yes. I did a photo shoot yesterday.¡± The introverted attention seeker, Seo Hajun, had done three personal ads since ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯. His group, NV, also filled up theircking domestic recognition. He shed a V sign with his fingers confidently, but suddenly became gloomy. ¡°But I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll be able to renew my contract.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°There¡¯s the military issue, and¡­ I guess the hyungs want to start fresh somewhere else.¡± His first goal was to make his name known, but he still had affection for the group. Seo Hajun¡¯s efforts to promote the group¡¯s name through ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ went down the drain. ¡®Come to think of it, One Seven will be gone soon too.¡¯ Yoon Yuchan, the leader of One Seven, and Lee Hangeul, who had worked together in ¡®Baekhoham¡¯, had recently enlisted. The others would probably go soon too. One Seven, who would be 10 years old next year, was looking for anotherpany instead of renewing their contract with AST Enter. While he was thinking about something else, a video that briefly introduced the works of the year 2020 ended, and the awards ceremony began with the MC¡¯s greeting. Chapter 105: I Want More. Chapter 105: I Want More. Chapter 105 < I Want More. > The award ceremony started with the newly established categories. There were all kinds of strange awards that seemed to be given to every person who participated in the ceremony. ¡°Male Poprity Award¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo, congrattions.¡± And as expected, the poprity award with 100% votes went to Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s hands. -Of course, if Yoo Yeon Seo doesn¡¯t get it, it¡¯s rigged -His legs are so long -He lost, but he fought well The fans of the other actors who didn¡¯t give up until the end let out regretful voices. ¡°¡­And I want to thank our fans who worked hard to give me this award.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo gave a short and concise eptance speech and went down the stage. There was a loud scream from the audience, like the sound of a dragon. The camera zoomed in on the audience, and Lim Seung-hyun, who was on the broadcast, almost spat out the water he was drinking when he saw his younger brother. ¡°Wow, best couple award¡­ This is interesting.¡± ¡°Two couples from one drama?¡± Next, the best couple award, which was also almost a giveaway. The MCs who called out the main couples of other dramas smiled and called out three people at the same time. ¡°You three can stand side by side. Wait a minute, Yeon Seo, you have to go to the center.¡± Hong Min-ah and Seo Ha-joon yfully hooked their arms around Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s arm and rested their heads on his shoulder. Hong Min-ah¡¯s head was on his arm, not his shoulder. -Lol three of a kind lol -Wow, but the size difference between Hong Min-ah and him is crazy -Yoo Yeon Seo, please do a romance The screen showed . Since there were so many actors who received the award, there was no special eptance speech, and the MCs just nced over the actors who lined up, but they stopped in front of Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Yeon Seo, how do you feel?¡± ¡°I want the people on both sides of me to let go of me because it¡¯s hot.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo said with a slight frown into the microphone that the MC handed him. The more he did, the more Hong Min-ah and Seo Ha-joon¡¯s lips curled up. There wasughter nearby. ¡°Well, the next award is¡­¡± The actors who were on the stage returned to their seats. After a short wait, the MC conducted a brief interview. ¡°Male Rookie Award, let¡¯s meet the candidates.¡± The ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ table vibrated slightly. It was because Seo Ha-joon was shaking his legs. Hong Min-ah hit his hand lightly so that it wouldn¡¯t hurt and told him not to be too nervous. (Should I just leave him alone to die? Is that what you want, my bride?) (Don¡¯t resent our bride too much.) After the four candidates¡¯ videos passed, Seo Ha-joon¡¯s acting scene finally appeared on the screen. The scene where he red at Yoo Yeon Seo while arguing with him, the scene where he smiled with relief at the end, and the urban chase scene were briefly shown. On the stage, the winner of the rookie awardst year came out as the presenter and stood in front of the microphone. ¡°The Male Rookie Award goes to¡­¡± The presenter tore the envelope and read the words inside. Seo Ha-joon¡¯s tense face filled the center of the split screen. He looked so desperate that his face showed ¡®I really want to win this award¡¯. ¡°¡¯Evil Spirit¡¯s Seo Ha-joon, congrattions.¡± But as soon as his name was called, Seo Ha-joon froze. The ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ table¡¯s actors jumped up and pped their hands, but he just sat there with his mouth open. Yoo Yeon Seo, who couldn¡¯t stand it, hit Seo Ha-joon¡¯s back. ¡°Hey, go get your award.¡± ¡°What?! Oh¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t cry and say your eptance speech properly. If you don¡¯t, you know what will happen, right?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Seo Ha-joon, who came to his senseste, walked up to the stage with a limp. He looked at the trophy and the bouquet with his name engraved on them as if they were amazing. Hong Min-ah, who saw that, whispered to Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°Don¡¯t you think something funny will happen?¡± ¡°I think so.¡± Would Seo Ha-joon, who was so nervous, be able to calmly say his eptance speech ande down? He had a feeling that a picture that would be immortalized on the inte would be born. ¡°First of all, I learned a lot from the great people in our ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ team. Yeon Seo hyung and Chang-hoon hyung, who helped me a lot when I was acting as Leo¡­¡± Seo Ha-joon, who was talking about his respect for the ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ team and his gratitude for his family, suddenly twisted his face and burst into tears. ¡°Actually, at first, sob¡­ I was so worried, who is Seo Ha-joon, what are the NBs doing¡­¡± ¡°Oh, dear¡­¡± Seo Ha-joon, who was mumbling something iprehensible because of his crying, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who sighed and rubbed his temples while watching him, were naturally not missed by the camera. Some of the actorsughed at the rookie¡¯s innocence, and the ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ team¡¯s actors smirked and tried to tease Seo Ha-joon. As the eptance speech got longer, Seo Ha-joon finally ended it with a thank you. ¡°¡­Sob.¡± He sat down in his seat and still bowed his head and sobbed. The ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ actors who were ready to tease him looked at each other awkwardly. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled incredulously and took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Seo Ha-joon. It was a handkerchief that he carried around in case he bled. And this crying scene was captured on the screen. -You deserved the rookie award, you did well. -I became a fan of Seo Hajun because of NB. -Seo Hajun crying was so cute lol. -But isn¡¯t the handkerchief that Seo Hajun sneezed on a very expensive luxury item that belongs to Yoo Yeon Seo? The next award was for the best female rookie, and Hong Mina was also nominated, but she didn¡¯t win. ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ had revived the stagnant terrestrial drama scene, but it wasn¡¯t a nationwide sensation. There were too many other good works to give awards to such a drama. ¡°Ah¡­ so this is why he won the best character award.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too bad.¡± She deserved it¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo said softly. Knowing that it was a constion, Hong Mina smiled faintly. She had missed the opportunity to win the rookie award, which she could only receive once in the first year after her debut. It was a bit regrettable. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m not empty-handed. It would have been enough if I got two.¡± ¡°You can get the rookie award at Baeksan next year.¡± Hong Mina covered her mouth with her hand. ¡°Oh, right. This is not the end.¡± There was still the Baeksan Arts Awards, which would be held in the first half of next year. She didn¡¯t know if she would be nominated or not, but ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ was one of the top five highest-rated dramas of 2020, so they would probably call her. ¡°The supporting actor award goes to¡­ ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯s Jung Hyunsik. Congrattions.¡± ¡°Jung Hyunsik yed the role of a cult leader in ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ and became a scene stealer¡­¡± And Jung Hyunsik, who made his media debut with ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, won the supporting actor award. Ryu Changhoon was also nominated, but unfortunately, he only appeared briefly in the beginning and didn¡¯t win. ¡°I thought I would go back empty-handed, but thank you for giving me this valuable award. First of all, I want to thank our ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ family for their hard work. It was an honor to work with such good juniors¡­¡± Surprisingly, Jung Hyunsik also won the producer¡¯s award, making him a double crown. He had been in the theater scene for a long time, and he did a great job with his camera acting in ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯, so he already had a lot of people looking for him. Among them was director Cheon Seongmin. Yoo Yeon Seo thought of the meeting she had with Cheon a few days ago. [You don¡¯t fit the image of the kids in my movie.] [Is that so?] [Sorry, but if you want to impress me by appearing in my movie, you¡¯d better stop.] [Why do you think I¡¯m trying to get a chance to appear?] They say that movie acting is half the actor¡¯s part and half the director¡¯s part. That means the director¡¯s directing is important, and it depends on how the director does it. So even if you can¡¯t act well, you can get a chance as a rookie if you have the right image for the work. As long as you don¡¯t have the backing of a productionpany. Yoo Yeon Seo was going to adapt to Cheon as much as possible. [As you know, I got a position at my mother¡¯spany.] [I know.] That was why Cheon was wary of her. She could do whatever she wanted with the background she already had, but if she had the authority of the productionpany, Yoo Yeon Seo would gain more power in the industry. And that productionpany was not an ordinary one, it was one of the three major investment production and distributionpanies in Korea. [If you want to find new faces, feel free to hold auditions. If you need a production budget, just ask.] [Ho¡­] [I won¡¯t interfere at all and I¡¯ll just pay for what you need for production.] [Then what do you want?] [Observation. I want to see how you direct, why you directed like that, from the beginning to the end.] She missed the chance to appear, but this was still an opportunity. She could listen to the directing of such a master director up close, and if the movie did well, she would have a career as a producer. It was a profitable deal for her. Cheon¡¯s expression changed for a moment as if he was tempted by her offer, but it was only a moment. But Yoo Yeon Seo thought he would bite this bait. Cheon was quite impressed by Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s stage acting. ¡°Shall we start with the nominees for the best acting award in a mini-series?¡± ¡°Show me.¡± *** After much thought, the video of Yoo Yeon Seo, who was nominated for the Best Acting Award, finally appeared on the screen. (No way¡­ You are¡­) (No, I¡¯m different from you.) The introduction video ended, and the presenter opened his mouth. ¡°Kyaaah!¡± A scream tore through the audience. Yoo Yeon Seo confidently got up from his seat and headed for the stage. He fiddled with the trophy and bouquet that the presenter handed him and stood in front of the microphone. ¡®I want more.¡¯ He wasn¡¯t satisfied with this. -Honestly, the most prestigious awards are the three major film awards, lol. Who cares about the year? -Huh? What? How is Seo Ha-joon qualified to receive the Rookie Award? They should have given it to Hong Min-ah instead. -Is Yoo Yeon Seo already qualified to receive the Best Award? -Objectively speaking, Park Joo-hoon acted better, but it doesn¡¯t make sense that Yoo Yeon Seo already received the Best Award. -When will the awards show end? How many days do I have to avoiding here? -But wasn¡¯t there too much unnecessary MCmentary at the awards show? The actors are the main characters, but how can they cut off their eptance speeches? -I¡¯m a fan of Yoo Yeon Seo. I¡¯ve been a fan since One Seven and I¡¯ve been following him ever since. I was so happy that he received the award today, no matter what anyone says. Was it worth enduring what people said around me? I think the fans who have been following him since then must have watched him with tears in their eyes. These days, there are a lot of people who support him, so I feel good and anyway, I¡¯m really happy. My actor is the best. ©¸Wow ©¸He really deserved it. ©¸Wow, I enjoyed the drama. ©¸Let¡¯s go all the way to the Grand Prize! ©¸Just ignore the awards show atmosphere, wow. *** ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who had pulled his hoodie over his head, frowned. He turned around and saw Yoo Eun-ho leaning against the door. He thought no one would be here at this time, but it was annoying. ¡°¡­What.¡± Yoo Eun-ho, who read the meaning of ¡®What are you doing here?¡¯ from his short answer, unfolded his arms and approached his brother, putting his hand on his shoulder. ¡°What are you doing? Are you here to get your stuff?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t interfere with what I do.¡± He shook off his hand and stuffed his clothes into his bag. It was probably the time when he entered AST Entertainment and started as a trainee, and lived with the members who would be One Seven. ¡°¡­It¡¯s not interference, it¡¯s worry. You know that too.¡± Yoo Eun-ho said with a sigh. He suddenly ran away from home, saying he wanted to be an idol. He even threatened to never tell his grandparents and parents who were abroad. Yoo Eun-ho, who was weak to his brother, tried to support him as long as it wasn¡¯t dangerous. ¡°I won¡¯t stop you from doing what you want, but isn¡¯t home better than the dorm?¡± ¡°Home? Here?¡± Yoo Yeon Seoughed as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. Home is a ce of rest. Home is where I canfortably lie down with my body. How can this be home when the annex where my mother died is right in front of me? ¡°This can¡¯t be my home.¡± ¡°Yeon Seo.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo, who said that, scratched his ears nervously, hidden by his hoodie. His ears were burning. ¡°I¡¯m leaving. Don¡¯te out.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay.¡± It gets worse when I¡¯m with my brother. He ran out of the house as if he was escaping and got into a taxi. Yoo Yeon Seo regretted that he had vented his anger on his brother. He should have been a little nicer. ¡°What is that¡­¡± Is it a hallucination? I know it¡¯s not a good thing, but¡­ Yoo Yeon Seo, who returned to reality, spat out blood as he buried his head in the sink. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± When will I get used to the synchronization? Yoo Yeon Seoy down on the cold bathroom floor with his heavy body. He heard the sound of his phone sliding on the floor from his pocket. Should I just call him and tell him I have a terminal illness? He closed his eyes as he made a futile thought. Chapter 106: Our Young Master Chapter 106: Our Young Master Chapter 106 < Our Young Master > (The Best Actor Award goes to¡­) (Congrattions to Yoo Yeon Seo of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯.) At the announcer¡¯s voice, Yoo Yeon Seo rose from his seat and walked briskly to the stage. The actors of ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ team gave him a standing ovation, and the audience cheered him on without losing their enthusiasm. ¡°Are you watching that again?¡± ¡°Well, I missed itst night.¡± Park Geum-ju sighed and sat on the sofa, looking at her husband who smiled proudly. (First of all, it was an honor to work with our ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯ team. Ha-jun, Min-ah, and¡­) His handsome face stood out more with his neatlybed hair. The camera seemed to know that too, as it only focused on Yoo Yeon Seo when he received the award, ignoring the audience and the other actors. (And I want to thank my fans, my agency staff, and my secretary for always supporting me¡­) He didn¡¯t have much to say for his eptance speech, he just calmly expressed his gratitude. (Andstly, um¡­ my family. My parents, my brother, and my grandfather. Thank you.) ¡°Huh¡­ That kid knows how to take care of his grandfather.¡± In fact, Yoo Yeon Seo only mentioned his family out of courtesy, since everyone else did the same. But Yoo Chairman felt a surge of joy when he heard his name. ¡°If you liked him so much, why didn¡¯t you just let him do what he wanted?¡± ¡°He had no talent back then. It would have been better for him to inherit thepany he already had, rather than endure the criticism. He¡¯s not stupid either.¡± ¡°Geum-ju, it¡¯s not because of her, right?¡± Yoo Chairman turned his gaze from the TV to his wife. It was the first time Park Geum-ju mentioned Lee Hee-seo since the ident. He was d that his wife had ovee her depression and was doing well, but he felt uneasy. It was because of the name Lee Hee-seo. ¡°Yeah, that bothered me the most.¡± His grandson, who used to have a fit whenever he heard Lee Hee-seo¡¯s name, said he wanted to be an idol like her. He tried to stop him, but he switched to acting and followed Lee Hee-seo¡¯s footsteps. He didn¡¯t like that. He tried to keep him away from the entertainment industry, but he was too stubborn. He threatened to cut off contact with him if he interfered, so he gave up. He still cared about him, so he checked on him asionally, but he didn¡¯t get involved. After finishing his speech, Yoo Yeon Seo returned to his seat and sat down. Yoo Chairman changed the channel. It was time for the 12 o¡¯clock news. (JSENM held an emergency shareholders¡¯ meeting at 9 a.m. today and passed a resolution to appoint Yoo Yeon Seo, the son of Yoo Geon-min, vice chairman of Juseong Electronics and an actor, as an internal director of JSENM. The business world is specting that this is a move to prepare for the session structure.) The screen showed Choi Yoo-jin, who participated as the chairman of the shareholders¡¯ meeting, and then disyed the data of the drama, movie, andmercials that Yoo Yeon Seo had recently appeared in. ¡°Well, now that he likes it so much, I guess I have to let him go.¡± Just then, a brief clip of him smiling brightly at a child in ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯ came on. Park Geum-ju fixed her eyes on the screen and opened her mouth. ¡°You¡¯ll let him go, of course, since he wants to do thepany work he always dreamed of.¡± ¡°You know me too well.¡± Yoo Chairman still looked down on entertainers as old-fashioned. He didn¡¯t like his second grandson¡¯s persistent interest in the entertainment industry, and he hated the idea of handing over thepany that his daughter-inw had worked hard to build to the idiot on the other side. But then Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been adamant about not doing it, showed up and took a seat. Yoo Chairman smiled smugly. ¡°I¡¯m going abroad. You stay with the kids for the New Year.¡± ¡°Again?¡± Yoo Chairman knew that his wife went abroad every holiday because she was ashamed to see her grandson. ¡°Stop running away, will you? Look at me, I¡¯m doing fine.¡± ¡°You say that, but you¡¯ve been supporting him behind the scenes. Do you think he doesn¡¯t know that?¡± Park Geum-ju coughed and looked away from her embarrassed husband. She held her phone in her hand. She thought she had made an irreversible mistake. She still had nightmares about the time she coldly rejected the young one who asked for her help. She tried to approach him with Choi Yoo-jin¡¯s advice, but he kept running away. ¡°I guess I¡¯m getting childish as I age.¡± It was so hard to apologize for my mistake¡­ Park Geum-ju sighed deeply. ¡°I¡¯m scared.¡± She was afraid to face the reality that her grandson was living in, the truth that he was hiding. *** -Today¡¯s situation in ourpany lobby (Photo) Our young master looks even more handsome on the big screen ©¸Our young master is really handsome ©¸Congrattions on the best actor award, young master!!! ©¸Let¡¯s go for the grand prize, young master! ©¸I¡¯m looking forward to the Baeksan Arts Awards, young master!! Loyalty loyalty^^7 ©¸What¡¯s with all the praise? Is this the usual atmosphere at Juseong Electronics? ©¸©¸If you were me, you would congratte our young master too, since he gave us a special bonus for his best actor award ©¸©¸©¸Wow;;; I¡¯m jealous ©¸What about I&M? ©¸©¸We got a special vacation? ©¸What¡¯s the big deal? It¡¯s not even the grand prize, just the best actor award?? And it¡¯s not even a film festival, just a broadcasting station acting award?? Won¡¯t you be embarrassed if you spread rumors about that in the neighborhood? Don¡¯t insult our young master. Don¡¯t insult our president. It¡¯s nice to see dad fangirling over his son, why are you picking a fight? Leave him alone, you must be jealous, haha. Ah, the royalties are sweet! At the request of Yoo Geon-min, who suggested having lunch together as a family for the new year, Yoo Yeon Seo visited the headquarters of Joo Sung Electronics and froze on the spot, gaping. ¡°Hyung, what is that?¡± A giant disy that boasted the technology of Joo Sung Electronics filled the wall of the first floor lobby. And on that disy, a video of Yoo Yeon Seo giving his eptance speech at the acting awards was ying on repeat. ¡°What do you mean, what is that?¡± ¡°Why is that here, why on earth¡­¡± Yoo Eun-ho smiled mischievously at his brother, who was stammering in shock. Choi Yoo-jin was the same. ¡°Oh, I should have done that too. Eun-ho, shall we take amemorative photo?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say such horrible things. Hyung, don¡¯t take it.¡± Amidst the murmurs of the passing people who looked at them, Choi Yoo-jin and Yoo Eun-ho took a photo with Yoo Yeon Seo, who was holding his forehead with one hand, in between them. ¡®There¡¯s only one person who would do something like this.¡¯ Just then, the elevator door opened and Yoo Geon-min, who was having a serious conversation with the executives, spotted his family standing in the lobby. ¡°Son!¡± ¡°Dad!¡± Our Yeon Seo called me with such a loud voice¡­ Yoo Geon-min felt happy and approached his son with light steps. ¡°Did youe?¡± ¡°Turn that off right now!¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shouted at his cheerful face. -Live broadcast of Joo Sung Electronics lobby situation The vice chairman is getting scolded by the young master And look at the director filming it, lol ©¸Lololol ©¸Was the director always like that ©¸©¸The director is secretly funny too, lol ©¸I knew this would happen, lol ©¸Our vice chairman is the lowest in the family hierarchy, huh ©¸But they look good together, lol The posts on the employeemunity quickly spread to externalmunities. The PR department of Joo Sung also actively used them. Yoo Geon-min¡¯s shameless behavior unexpectedly generated favorable public opinion. Maybe they were surprised that a wealthy family, who had nothing to envy from others, acted harmoniously like any other normal family. ¡°Why can¡¯t I brag about my son¡­¡± Did you get your son¡¯s consent for that? Yoo Yeon Seo red at his father, who was grumbling. ¡°Come on, Yeon Seo. It¡¯s already all over the news, a few more days won¡¯t hurt.¡± As expected, the only one who sided with him was Choi Yoo-jin. Yoo Geon-min looked at her with gratitude, and the two sons shook their heads as if they couldn¡¯t stop him. ¡°Sigh¡­ Do whatever you want.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo finally gave up. He also hid his trembling hand under the table, as if he had epilepsy. Something was wrong with himtely. ¡°Yeon Seo, aren¡¯t you eating?¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m not feeling well.¡± ¡°Really? Don¡¯t you need to take some medicine? What about the hospital?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that serious.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo shook his head. In fact, he had a vague feeling that his fainting spells got worse whenever he met his family. He wondered if this had anything to do with his hallucinations. He closed his eyes tightly and then opened them, controlling his body. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s Director Cheon Seong-min. I think I¡¯ll be working with him.¡± ¡°Really? You¡¯ve been promoted for a few hours and you¡¯re already bringing in results?¡± Choi Yoo-jin looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with pride. Yoo Yeon Seo coughed at his affectionate gaze. ¡°Since this happened, I¡¯ll introduce you to someone. Do you want to learn something?¡± ¡°Should I? I haven¡¯t decided on my next project yet anyway.¡± He didn¡¯t have a synopsis that he liked yet. He thought he should take advantage of this opportunity and learn everything he could from Director Cheon¡¯s side. For now, Yoo Yeon Seo diverted the attention that was focused on him to somewhere else. ¡°Hyung, you said you had something good too.¡± ¡°Ah, it¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t a promotion a big deal?¡± Yoo Eun-ho, who passed his grandfather¡¯s test, was going to be promoted to executive director this year. It was a fast promotion even for the owner¡¯s family. The promotion was already confirmed and he was just waiting for the announcement in the media. Yoo Eun-ho was anxious because he had no progress in finding out Lee Hee-seo¡¯s true culprit due to his busy schedule. Baek Seo-joon, who was helping him, was also busy. ¡°Lately, there are a lot of things to celebrate. How about a ss of champagne?¡± ¡°Please leave me out. I¡¯m nothingpared to you.¡± I¡¯m still patheticpared to Hyung¡¯s promotion. Choi Yoo-jin smiled happily at Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s words. ¡°There are people who want to get that award but can¡¯t. It¡¯s something to celebrate.¡± ¡°¡­You¡¯re right.¡± He felt like he was hit by Choi Yoo-jin¡¯s words. That¡¯s right, this award wasn¡¯t a given. He had lowered himself by being impatient to get more awards. ¡°Shall we toast then?¡± Yoo Geon-min raised his ss and the three of them clinked their sses. The family gathering for the new year ended like this. And a few dayster, as expected of an issue maker, Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s name dominated the inte. A reporter took a picture of him meeting with Director Cheon Seong-min at a cafe in the suburbs to negotiate a contract. JSENM¡¯s internal director Yoo Yeon Seo, already hooked on theeback work of the master director [Issue] Behind Director Cheon Seong-min¡¯seback, there was Yoo Yeon Seo Director Cheon¡¯seback work starring Yoo Yeon Seo¡­ Is he no longer the hope of rookies but a disruptor of the entertainment industry? -Wow, he just got himself into Director Cheon Seong-min¡¯seback work?? He took away all the opportunities from other actors -Director Cheon¡¯s work is the dream of every actor, but this??? Isn¡¯t it too obvious? -Wow, he already had an amazing background and now he has wings?? -But isn¡¯t the investor the most powerful in the movie? Isn¡¯t it okay to invest and participate as an actor? I don¡¯t care if his acting was bad like before ©¸But that doesn¡¯t match the award. If he¡¯s a public figure, he should have some discretion ©¸Who said Yoo Yeon Seo is investing? ©¸©¸Then what is it? Why would Director Cheon, who is such a big person, cast Yoo Yeon Seo as the lead without being an investor? ©¸I admit his acting has improved, but honestly, it¡¯s unfair. Some people have to audition dozens of times, but some people just use their background and get in without auditioning?? ©¸©¸Hey?? You don¡¯t know the industry. It¡¯s up to the productionpany to cast actors, right? When was the audition?? Even if they audition, they all have insiders?? ©¸The movie industry also viewed Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s internal director negatively. Isn¡¯t he using his background to do whatever he wants? ©¸©¸But that was the same before?? When did they praise the development of the movie industry? ©¸©¸©¸Who cares about discovering new actors? It¡¯s Director Cheon, the emperor of Cannes?? Even the top actors have to audition one by one, but he just cast him? Isn¡¯t this pressure? As soon as Yoo Yeon Seo was confirmed as JSENM¡¯s internal director, there were suddenly many people who tried to check him. It could be the fandom of actors who ovepped with him, or his agency, or even the people in the movie industry who were wary of him. The director of thergest investment and distributionpany in Korea. An investor who can also show his ability as an individual. The actor who is running the highest stock price these days. They probably looked nervous, afraid of losing their ce. All kinds of reverse viral spread, and in the drama and movie and actormunity, this story was almost spammed. (I should talk about it soon.) ¡°I feel like I¡¯m making you announce it early because of me.¡± (No, I was going to announce it soon anyway.) ¡°How about we do some audition promotion together, since this happened?¡± (That sounds good.) As the situation heated up, Yoo Yeon Seo prepared an official position. And a few hourster, Director Cheon¡¯s official position came up. [Official] Director Cheon Seong-min on theeback rumor, ¡°Theeback is true. But Yoo Yeon Seo is participating as an investor¡± ¡­To this, Director Cheon Seong-min said, ¡°Do you think I would bow to that pressure?¡± He continued, ¡°Actor Yoo Yeon Seo is a longtime fan of my work. He promised to support me in every way possible and respect my wishes, and I just epted it.¡± To this, JSENM said, ¡°Yoo Yeon Seo is not acting as an actor, but as an internal director of JSENM,¡± and dismissed the rumors as nonsense. Chapter 107: Yeon Seo. Chapter 107: Yeon Seo. Chapter 107 < Yeon Seo. > -Who said that Yeon Seo was cast as the lead in Director Cheon¡¯s movie? They¡¯re making up rumors without any official confirmation, and they¡¯re cursing and bashing her as they please. Do they think they can get away with it by saying sorryter? They better be prepared to face awsuit. -Yeon Seo was just doing her job, but she¡¯s getting attacked from all sides. Thanks to that, she realized how many people are trying to sabotage her. ©¸She always had a lot of enemies, but it¡¯s crazy these days. ©¸No wonder?? She¡¯s already sessful, and now she has power in the industry too?? -I knew this would happen. Why aren¡¯t the people who were trashing her when she was the main charactering out now? ©¸It¡¯s so unfair for the poor actress?? I¡¯m not even a fan of Yeon Seo, but I feel sorry for her. ©¸The problem is that they think they can bash her just because she¡¯s Yeon Seo. The actress herself might act like she doesn¡¯t care, but who knows what she feels inside? ©¸©¸Agree ©¸I wish they would sue them all, even if they didn¡¯t participate in the me war. ©¸©¸Don¡¯t worry, they probably will. I didn¡¯t care at all. Rather, I was thinking of using this opportunity to my advantage. ¡®¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤I feel good.¡¯ After this incident, more people left supportive messages for her on the fan cafe. It felt good to have people who supported her. How could they like her so much when they only saw the image of her in the media? [Exclusive] ¡®The Emperor of Cannes¡¯ Director Cheon Seong-min returns¡­ Auditions to be held soon, epting profiles from applicants JSENM Yeon Seo leads theeback project of Director Cheon ¡°A massive audition to be held soon¡± Director Cheon¡¯s work also entered the pre-production stage, preparing for the production. Most things were decided at this stage, so there was hardly any trouble on the set. And during this period, the investors who put in the money had a lot of power. ¡°Did you secure the assistant director?¡± ¡°The conditions are very good, and since it¡¯s Director Cheon, I think they¡¯ll sign without any difficulty.¡± Since Director Cheon had been away from the film industry for a long time, the first priority was to find apetent assistant director. If the director was only involved in directing, the assistant director would take care of the minor details such as schedule management and location. Depending on how the assistant director arranged the schedule, the production cost could vary by hundreds of millions of won, so the position of the assistant director was also stronger these days. ¡®No matter how much money they have, they should stop wasting it.¡¯ Yeon Seo prioritized hiring an assistant director who was famous for their skills and high price in the industry. ¡°I¡¯ll send you the schedule as soon as ites out. Director.¡± He didn¡¯t really have much to do with it, and the person that Choi Yoo-jin rmended did everything. He heard that there were quite a few people who applied to be his secretary¡­ Well, it would be easier for them to serve a boss who didn¡¯t have much work to do and had a separate main job. ¡°Good job. You can go now.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Even though he said he would focus on his acting career, Choi Yoo-jin didn¡¯t buy his argument that he didn¡¯t have to do anything. In the end, Yeon Seo, who got an office at JSENM headquarters, leaned back on his chair as if he was lying down. As expected of arge corporation, the chair was better than the one of the CEO. ¡°Mr. Im Seung-hyun, how did the thing I asked you to look into go?¡± ¡°Here it is. But¡­ I didn¡¯t find much.¡± Im Seung-hyun handed him a tablet. On the screen, there was information about the agency of Lee Hee-seo¡¯s group, Twinkle, and the staff at the time. ¡°Is this the answer?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Im Seung-hyun looked ashamed. Yeon Seo sighed softly. Well, the inte wasn¡¯t well developed at that time, and the president of the agency at that time would be old by now, so the people who knew him would have retired. ¡®Would the CEO know something?¡¯ Maybe they were in different age groups? But they were in the same industry, so maybe they knew someone who knew someone. Yeon Seo rxed his furrowed brow. Since he got an office and didn¡¯t have to go to the agency, the CEO¡¯s face lit up. He thought he should stop by and ruin his mood. ¡°What about the stalker?¡± ¡°We found one more person besides the three we already found, but we can¡¯t find any clues.¡± ¡°Who is that person?¡± ¡°He¡¯s Lee Hee-seo¡¯s elementary school ssmate. He¡¯s currently living in the U.S. If you turn to the next page, you¡¯ll see his personal information.¡± It was endless. Yeon Seo stared at the picture on the screen. He wasn¡¯t sure if this person was the real culprit or not. He hadn¡¯t synced his memories of that day, and the only suspicious part was that the young him pointed out a ¡®stranger¡¯. ¡°Sir.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll hurt your ear if you keep scratching it.¡± Yeon Seo stopped scratching his ear habitually. His ear was weird these days. The hospital said there was nothing wrong with it¡­ ¡°You¡¯ve been scratching it a lottely.¡± ¡°I know, it¡¯s annoying. Is someone cursing me?¡± He turned his head sharply. Lee Tae-gyeom, who was looking around the office, rolled his eyes. ¡°Why are you looking at me?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom had grown up a lot. He used to il his arms and say ¡®Not me, not me!¡¯ when he was flustered. Yeon Seo¡¯s mysterious bleeding stopped after he found out, and he seemed to have matured a bit. So it wasn¡¯t fun to tease him anymore. ¡°Ugh, boring.¡± ¡°Hey, did you take your medicine?¡± ¡°Sir, you didn¡¯t skip it, did you?¡± Now the two of them are nagging me. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed and took out a small pill case from his pocket. It was something that Lim Seunghyun had given him almost by force. ¡°I¡¯ll take it, okay? It¡¯s not a big deal.¡± As if this would make me stop spitting blood. They don¡¯t know anything. He swallowed the iron supplements and other vitamins without water. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you feel sick after taking all that?¡± Lee Taegyeom quickly handed him a bottle of water. Yoo Yeon Seo took it and drank it. He couldn¡¯t tease him anymore, but he liked the fact that he was moving briskly. ¡°What¡¯s my schedule like?¡± ¡°That¡¯s it for today.¡± The answer came from Lim Seunghyun. Yoo Yeon Seo got up and opened the door of the office. ¡°Are you going home?¡± ¡°No, to the agency.¡± He had to deal with it as soon as he thought of it. ¡°Sir. Are you leaving?¡± ¡°Just finish up and go home.¡± Oh, please don¡¯t do this. It¡¯s burdensome. Yoo Yeon Seo stopped his secretary from getting up with his hand and frowned slightly as he left thepany. That day, a photo of Yoo Yeon Seo who came to thepany was posted on the onlinemunity for office workers, and many people liked the fact that our director had a delicate beauty even when he frowned. ¡°Twinkle agency?¡± ¡°More precisely, the agency of the deceased Lee Heeseo.¡± The president¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. Young people these days might not know much about Twinkle, but the president was old enough to know that Twinkle, especially Lee Heeseo, was an icon that had influenced a generation. ¡°Uh¡­ can we talk about it now?¡± ¡°What can¡¯t we do?¡± The president vaguely guessed that Yoo Yeon Seo was emotionally involved in something rted to Lee Heeseo. It was obvious that he was referring to the incident of changing the director of ¡®Emergency¡¯. ¡°Hmm¡­ if you look for people who worked in that era and started their own agencies, you might find some.¡± ¡°Really?¡± It was a hopeful answer. Yoo Yeon Seo buried himself in the chair and sank into his thoughts. ¡°Well, right there, the old man from S Entertainment was active in that era¡­ I¡¯ll look into it. But why do you need that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m curious. Anyway, please do me a favor. It¡¯s important.¡± ¡°Do you just need to dig up some dirt on thatpany?¡± Lim Seunghyun had already investigated the basic information. He wasn¡¯t interested in that. ¡°It would be nice if I could find out what happened to the manager who worked there.¡± ¡°And?¡± ¡°What the president of the agency tried to do with my mother, and how many stalkers there were, and if he knows anything about that. Anyway, everything that can be scraped.¡± The president closed his mouth without saying anything. ¡°You know that no one should know that I¡¯m digging this up, right? Just drop some hints, okay?¡± ¡°I know. You want me to be discreet. I used to be an actor, you know.¡± But you never got past being an extra, did you? Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes and looked at the president. The president chuckled at the suspicious gaze. ¡°Hey, do you think I would bber about this to anyone? If I talk about anything rted to you, I might end up dumped in the sea near Busan. How would you like that?¡± ¡°Mr. Han, do you think I¡¯m some kind of gangster from a movie? Don¡¯t you have a weird imagination?¡± ¡°Your existence itself is violent to the industry. Anyway, I got it.¡± ¡°Just don¡¯t tell anyone, ever.¡± ¡°Fine, I get it. But why is thatpany suddenly investigating? It¡¯s been more than 40 years¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter.¡± Mr. Han, who looked at Yeon Seo with suspicious eyes, smiled slyly when he heard that he would pay him more for more information. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°Yeah, go ahead. And from now on, stoping here and call me instead.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to.¡± Mr. Han didn¡¯t say anything nice until the end and headed to the parking lot. Lee Tae-gyeom watched Yeon Seo¡¯s figure with curiosity. ¡°¡­But, can I ask you one thing?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Why are you investigating that thing rted to Twinkle?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom thought he didn¡¯t waste his years of following Yeon Seo. This was the time to use the clueless bastard strategy. ¡°¡­Why do you ask?¡± ¡°Huh.¡± At his question, even Lim Seung-hyun perked up his ears and looked at Yeon Seo. ¡®I guess it¡¯s okay to tell them now.¡¯ They already knew the secret he tried to hide. And after seeing them for years, he trusted them enough¡­ Yeon Seo hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth. ¡°My biological mother.¡± ¡°Huh, her. Why her?¡± Lee Tae-gyeom egged him on, thinking he would tell him everything. ¡°I think she didn¡¯tmit suicide.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yeon Seo walked ahead after dropping the bombshell. Lee Tae-gyeom and Lim Seung-hyun, who were stunned, followed him a beatte. ¡°Is, is that true?¡± ¡°Mr. Lim, get him out of my way.¡± ¡°No! But, seriously, honestly¡­ Does that make sense? Do you have any doubts?¡± Seriously, honestly. He used all four of the Korean grammar staples. Yeon Seo spat out with annoyance. ¡°I do, that¡¯s why I¡¯m investigating.¡± ¡­But I don¡¯t remember everything. That¡¯s how he spent January 2021 as an internal director of JSENM, learning the ropes and working on the pre-production of Cheon¡¯s project. And he was busy with the promotional interviews for the uing ¡®Deprived People Season 2¡¯. He had been receiving memories from time to time, but he had to know the whole 26 years of a person, so he was synchronizing even the trivial things. He didn¡¯t get much out of today¡¯s memory. When would he find a clue to the culprit¡­ ¡°Ugh¡­¡± He had seen Lee Hee-seo¡¯s illusion often, but that was fine. Even if he bled a littleter, even if he felt dirty at the time¡­ Well, his healthy soul¡¯s mental state would recover and the dirty feeling would disappear, so it was bearable. [Yeon Seo.] But today was strange. ¡®What the¡­¡¯ What was that? Yeon Seo turned around after finishing the cleanup. There was nothing there, of course. He scratched his ears nervously and went to the living room. His whole body felt prickly. [Yeon Seo.] Yeon Seo turned his head around and looked around. He stopped at one spot. The familiar figure was hanging from the fancy chandelier. He swallowed hard at the woman¡¯s voice calling his name. So, if I heard it right, this is¡­ ¡°Ah, damn it.¡± What¡¯s wrong with you, Yeon Seo? Did you hear voices too? Chapter 108: Why are you doing this to me? Chapter 108: Why are you doing this to me? Chapter 108 < Why are you doing this to me? > ¡°What a mess.¡± How long did our mama¡¯s boy Yoo Yeon Seo look for his mother? He tried to make light of the situation, but his body didn¡¯t cooperate. His limbs trembled and he felt chills. He had been annoyed by his earstely. He didn¡¯t know this was the cause. He forced himself to think of something else and hoped this would pass. [Yeon Seo.] ¡°Why!¡± He shouted at the hallucination that came again. The spacious house echoed slightly. And of course, there was no answer. Something hot surged up from his chest. Was it because he didn¡¯t vomit enough blood, or was it his emotions boiling over? He started to get confused. ¡®Why are they doing this to me¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo copsed on the floor and covered his ears tightly. Soon, he banged his head on the floor and curled up. He didn¡¯t intend to do that, but it was natural, like a habit. He wondered if it was something the original did often. [Why did you do that.] ¡°¡­What do you mean.¡± Why are you doing this to me? You¡¯ve been tormenting me all this time. [It¡¯s your fault.] What do you mean, what¡¯s my fault? Even though he crouched and plugged his ears, the voice whispered in his ear as if it was close. He took a deep breath. He said deep breath, but he gasped and soon his breath stopped. He felt like he would be swept away by the original¡¯s emotions. ¡°What the hell¡­¡± After a few minutes, the ringing in his head that felt like it would pierce his brain disappeared, and the thing hanging from the chandelier was gone. He looked around the house with his strength drained. ¡®Shit.¡¯ And he passed out. In the end, Yoo Yeon Seo, who had lost consciousness on the living room floor, greeted the morning in that state. ¡°You look bad.¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m just a bit tired.¡± He got in the car of his brother who came to pick him up as usual and pressed his temples. As the memory synchronization progressed, he saw the illusion more often, but he was fine if he endured that time. But now he had a new problem that he didn¡¯t expect, and he had a headache. ¡®I have to go to that house again¡­¡¯ He realized that this unknown trembling would get worse when he was with his family. He was sure that the original Yoo Yeon Seo was always on edge when he met his family, and that was why he didn¡¯t participate much in family gatherings. ¡®But it wasn¡¯t this bad¡­¡¯ No matter how much he hated his family knowing things, he would have gone to the hospital if it was this serious. So these symptoms like syncope are because of the collision between the soul and the body, right¡­ ¡®Ah, I chose the wrong body.¡¯ It wasn¡¯t like I had a choice anyway¡­ He sighed and looked out the window. Yoo Eunho nced at his brother and casually started a conversation. ¡°You went to the hospital, right?¡± ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°¡­I heard it when I was getting a checkup.¡± He actually had his secretary investigate, but Yoo Eunho lied without changing his expression. Yoo Yeon Seo didn¡¯t doubt it. Well, office workers had health checkups every year. [If it¡¯s you, sir¡­ There was no problem. You had anemia, but it wasn¡¯t serious.] [But the person who looked like an agent had a bad expression. Are you okay now?] Nothing came up in the test, but what was there for Lim Seung-hyun to worry about so much¡­ Yoo Eun-ho frowned. ¡°It was nothing.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Eun-ho sighed softly as he parked the car at his grandfather¡¯s house. He stared at his brother before getting out of the car. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Anything else to say?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo opened his mouth first, feeling guilty. When Yoo Eun-ho, who was staring at his brother¡¯s face, seemed to make up his mind, ¡°Actually¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t finish his sentence properly. Because Park Seon-woo, who knocked on the passenger seat from outside, was smiling brightly. ¡°Bro!¡± ¡°Hey, wait a minute.¡± They¡¯re trying to have an important conversation right now, but he¡¯s so clueless. Yoo Yeon Seo, who felt his brother¡¯s expression was not good, waved his hand at Park Seon-woo to shut up. ¡°Why don¡¯t you get off, bro! It¡¯s been a while!¡± ¡°Ah, that¡¯s really¡­¡± Wasn¡¯t it because of his personality that the original body kept his distance from Park Seon-woo? Yoo Yeon Seo scowled. Yoo Eun-ho chuckled as if he couldn¡¯t stop him. ¡°Never mind. Let¡¯s talkter.¡± What, it¡¯s not that important? Yoo Yeon Seo got out of the car for now. As the two brothers got out of the car, Park Seon-woo¡¯s phone rang loudly with a shutter sound. ¡°Why our picture?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll post it on my ount.¡± ¡°What about our permission?¡± ¡°You guys are celebrities too, so you can sell your faces. Look, it came out well.¡± The two brothers who got out of the luxury car looked like a scene from a drama. Oh, this is good. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. ¡°You¡¯re really an influencer now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s basic.¡± Park Seon-woo quickly typed a post to upload to his personal SNS with his fingers. He still spoke with his eyes on his phone. ¡°But why is Yeon Seo bro¡¯s face like that? What¡¯s wrong?¡± If Park Seon-woo could notice, wouldn¡¯t almost all the family know? Yoo Yeon Seo rubbed his chin. He didn¡¯t want to go inside. He tried to avoid looking at the annex and walked quickly to the main house entrance. ¡°I haven¡¯t been sleeping welltely.¡± ¡°Really? Is work busy¡­ Your aunt isn¡¯t the type to push you around, right? If it were you, she would say ¡®Do whatever you want!¡¯¡± ¡°That¡¯s the problem.¡± Choi Yoo-jin called or visited him whenever she had time. She asked him if he needed anything else, or if she should add more people. She was frustrated that she couldn¡¯t give him anything more. At JSENM, there was a rumor that ¡®the vice president often visits the director¡¯s office, and he cares so much about Yeon Seo that he might give him the wholepany soon.¡¯ ¡®I understand, but¡­¡¯ Yoo Yeon Seo knew that she was showing off her good rtionship and irritating Choi Sang-jin¡¯s side. His mother had a childish side too. ¡°You came early.¡± As soon as he opened the door, Chairman Yoo greeted his three grandsons. His expression had improved a lot since the problem with his second grandson, who had been a headache, was solved. ¡°Where is Grandma?¡± ¡°¡­She took another flight.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo whispered in Chairman Yoo¡¯s ear as he weed his aunt¡¯s family who entered the house after him. ¡°Are you not avoiding her?¡± Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly as he saw Chairman Yoo¡¯s facial muscles twitch slightly. ¡°¡­Don¡¯t resent her too much.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t resent her.¡± You need to have affection to resent someone, don¡¯t you? When he synchronized his memories with Grandma, he felt betrayal, resentment, and so on, but now he was resigned. He had no intention of restoring the rtionship. ¡°Grandma must have her reasons.¡± Still, seeing that she avoided meeting him like this, he must have paid off his debt. He would have to ask for Park Geumju¡¯s help if something really urgent came up. ¡°That¡¯s right. You¡¯ve finally grown up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m 29 years old now, it would be strange if I didn¡¯t grow up.¡± Chairman Yoo smiled proudly, not knowing his grandson¡¯s speed. ¡°You¡¯re doing great for your age. Look at the otherpany¡¯s grandsons. Those bastards with drugs and drunk driving¡­ Tsk.¡± Didn¡¯t you tell me to behave properly? It was totally different from the attitude he had when he first came to this body. What¡¯s wrong? He felt a little disappointed. ¡°Happy New Year.¡± Chairman Yoo looked at the back of his second grandson who was greeting his rtives and remembered something he had forgotten. But that guy, is his memorying back? Chairman Yoo scrutinized Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s appearance. Come to think of it, his face had lost a lot of weight. He wouldn¡¯t be going back to his old self, would he? ¡®He¡¯s so well-behaved, could it be¡­¡¯ He thought it wouldn¡¯t be the case and ignored the problem for now. He didn¡¯t want the peace between the family to break, after all. The whole family gathered and ate rice cake soup. Other chaebol families valued ancestral rites and met dozens of times a year, but Juseong reduced the rites after Lee Heeseo¡¯s ident. Even if they had any, they only went to Seonsan where their ancestors were buried and gave a brief greeting and came back. ¡°Congrattions on your promotion to executive director, Eunho.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± They briefly exchanged news. Yu Eunho¡¯s promotion news made Yu Geonmin¡¯s body twitch and he looked eager to brag. But he returned to being a stern vice chairman under Chairman Yoo¡¯s sharp gaze. ¡°Yeon Seo, you¡¯ve taken on a big job, haven¡¯t you? You must be busy.¡± ¡°What can I do, I have someone who does everything for me.¡± ¡°But you¡¯ve been working hard at thepanytely, right? That¡¯s why your face is half gone.¡± They all knew that hisplexion was not good. Yoo Yeon Seo brushed it off with a casual lie. ¡°Well, yeah. I guess it¡¯s because of the work¡¯s influence.¡± ¡°Oh, right. I saw somewhere that actors have a hard time getting out of immersion, right?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s it.¡± Yeah, he had immersed himself in the original¡¯s emotions. So that he couldn¡¯t get out of it. He put his trembling hand under the table again. ¡°Then are you only doingpany work? I liked your acting, Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m looking for a work, but¡­ I can¡¯t find anything I like.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo nced at Chairman Yoo. Seeing that he had no reaction, he probably wouldn¡¯t mind if he continued acting. Choi Yujin thought for a while and asked Yoo Yeon Seo casually. ¡°Can¡¯t you find a synopsis you like?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then we should have an event.¡± ¡°An event?¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s called ¡®Night of Film¡¯.¡± As they heard some interesting news from a different field than what they were doing, the family members also forgot what they were talking about and focused on Choi Yoojin¡¯s words. ¡°At the Busan International Film Festival, there¡¯s something called ¡®Night of the Filmmakers¡¯ that only industry insiders can enter. We made ours based on that.¡± ¡°What do they do there?¡± ¡°It¡¯s aworking and business event for the industry people. They pitch what they¡¯re nning to do and get investment funding¡­¡± Park Sunwoo¡¯s voice was heard muttering, ¡°I want to go too¡­¡± ¡®Night of Film¡¯, hosted by JSENM, sends a few invitations per productionpany and doesn¡¯t let anyone in. The actors who participate are not just anyone, but either those who are close to the investors or high-level actors, or those who get invitations through their agencies. ¡°It¡¯ll be a lot of fun. It¡¯s been two years since we did itst time, right?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know there was such an event¡­¡± ¡°You were invited every year.¡± ¡°Really?¡± And Yoo Yeon Seo was in a position where she could enter even without an invitation. ¡°You hated crowded ces. But just in case, I reserved a seat for you. We have to make it bigger than before. I¡¯ll also brag about our son.¡± ¡°Haha, more than here?¡± ¡°Why?¡± At this rate, he would be more notorious than his father for showing off¡­ Anyway, it was good news. He turned his head back to the front with a happy smile, but he stiffened when he saw the figure in front of him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°¡­Excuse me for a moment.¡± He jumped up and ran out of the restaurant. Chapter 109: To the Limit. Chapter 109: To the Limit. Chapter 109 < To the Limit. > (Director, are you really not going to interfere?) ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you trust me?¡± (Director, I know you have a good eye for people.) The person on the phone with Director Cheon Seong-min was the scriptwriter who had worked with him for a long time. In dramas, the writer had a lot of power, but not in movies. The director often wrote the scenario, and in the movie industry, the scriptwriters who were hired by famous directors had more power than the original writers. (But you haven¡¯t answered his calls for days.) ¡°People can miss a few calls when they¡¯re busy, what¡¯s the big deal?¡± (Wow, our director really likes him, huh?) Yoo Yeon Seo was still a hot topic in the industry. He had the money to sway the productionpanies and he had the distribution rights. No matter how hard they worked, if the theaters didn¡¯t y their movies, they would fail. The distribution rights were as powerful as anything. Everyone was watching Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s moves, wondering if he would have a positive impact or if he would revert to his old habits and send the movies he didn¡¯t like to the remote theaters with few audiences at dawn or early morning. ¡°He¡¯s a good guy, I saw it myself.¡± Yoo Yeon Seo¡¯s sh with the director during ¡®Emergency¡¯ was a shock to the industry people, so Director Cheon didn¡¯t like him very much either. Yoo Yeon Seo was well-versed in both domestic and foreign movies. He would ask, have you seen that? And he would say, yes, I have. And he would talk about the scenes he liked or disliked. [Especially that director¡¯s work ¡®Howling¡¯¡­] [I don¡¯t recognize that title, is it a recent work?] [No, it¡¯s not.] It wasn¡¯t the right time to bring that up¡­ He muttered and sometimes said strange things, but it was better to have someone who knew this side than someone who didn¡¯t. Besides, his mother, Choi Yoo-jin, was a big shot who shook the market, and she was famous for her love for the movie industry. She was also known for her wless work, so she wouldn¡¯t neglect her sessor¡¯s education. [What are you going to do now that you have a foot in the distributionpany?] [I don¡¯t know¡­] And there was something that Director Cheon especially liked about him. [Actually, I¡¯m a bit embarrassed by the modifier ¡®the hope of the rookies¡¯ that¡¯s attached to me, but it¡¯s a positive image, right?] [Yes, it is. So?] [I want to keep doing that. It¡¯s nice to burn unlimited money on works that have been proven by box office and awards like you, director, but¡­ I think it would be fun to nurture someone like you from the beginning to the end¡­] The famous directors who had a name for themselves already had their preferred actors. So he thought it would be nice to grow them from the sprouts and be their persona. It was a somewhat impure thought, but Director Cheon didn¡¯t know his thoughts, so he was impressed by his answer. He thought he would have a positive influence on the movie industry. [I guess I made the right choice.] [Thank you.] He had a good taste, and he matched well with him, and JSENM was thergest investment and productionpany and distributionpany in Korea, so he had no reason to refuse based on rumors. (You make me curious when you say that.) ¡°Then let¡¯s have a meal together sometime.¡± (Yes, director.) When Director Cheon hung up the phone with the scriptwriter and was thinking about the movie, his phone rang again. The caller was Yoo Yeon Seo. ¡°You.¡± (Director, hello. How have you been?) ¡°What happened? You didn¡¯t answer my calls for a while¡­¡± (I was feeling a bit sick.) ¡°Oh, are you okay now?¡± (Yes. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m handling everything rted to your work.) He sounded tired, maybe because he said he was sick. (I¡¯ll see you soon. There will be a lot of talented actors, right?) ¡°You¡¯re going to start your own agency at this rate.¡± (That sounds good.) He left the casting authority for the audition to Director Cheon. Yoo Yeon Seo could give some opinions, but he didn¡¯t evaluate the actors. He wanted to be stimted by seeing the acting of the undiscovered gems. He was also curious about how Director Cheon saw the actors. Yoo Yeon Seo buried himself in the sofa after hanging up with Director Cheon. He had seen a vision again at the New Year¡¯s dinner with his rtives, and he had to stay in his seat until he had an urgent matter and left early. ¡®I think I can handle it a little bit now¡­¡¯ And he had to work hard for a while to avoid being tormented by the visions and hallucinations. And he was getting used to it now. He spat out blood, but he didn¡¯t lose his mind. ¡°Ah¡­¡± He lifted his heavy body at the vibration in his hand. It was a message that Im Seung-hyun had arrived at the parking lot. Today was the ¡®Night of Film¡¯ that Choi Yoo-jin had opened for JSENM. ¡°My lord.¡± Im Seung-hyun looked like he had a lot to say, but he shut his mouth. Anyway, if he asked him how his health was or said he looked like he had lost some weight, he would scold him for saying useless things, as he had learned from his experience. The ¡®Night of Film¡¯ was held grandly at the JS Hotel. Choi Yoo-jin¡¯s aunt, Yoo Min-jung, who was interested in what she said, dly gave them the biggest hall of the hotel, and there were a lot of people from the entrance. Choi Yoo-jin, who had hosted the ¡®Night of Film¡¯, was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that she didn¡¯t attend because there would be a lot of people who would be ufortable if a high-ranking person like the vice president came to this event. He, who had be the host by default, was also thinking of leaving in the middle of the situation. ¡°Sir, have you arrived?¡± ¡°Please take care of me today.¡± The secretary from JSENM followed behind him. There were also JSENM staff on site who would write a report on everything that happened at ¡®Film Night¡¯ if he left in the middle. ¡°Hello, Mr. Yeonseo.¡± He turned his head to the side at the voice of a woman as he was about to enter the venue. He noticed that her name tag said Halo Media. ¡°We are from the same agency, but this is the first time we meet. I¡¯m Hanna Kyung from the production team.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Today, you are attending as the director of JSENM, not as an actor from Halo Media, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll see you at the venue.¡± It wasn¡¯t strange to run into a colleague from the same agency, since he had sent out invitations to all the film productionpanies. Besides, Halo Media was a fairly well-known productionpany. ¡°Yeonseo.¡± ¡°Huh? You¡¯re here too, hyung.¡± ¡°They gave me a ticket at the agency.¡± Park Seunghwan, who had appeared with him in ¡®Wee to the Guest House¡¯, also participated in ¡®Film Night¡¯. Some productionpanies also doubled as actor agencies, so it was possible. And he wasn¡¯t just any actor, he was a top star who had achieved triple 30 million. ¡°I heard you became a director. Congrattions. Wow, you really became a director of a bigpany.¡± He stepped back and admired Yu Yeonseo¡¯s neat suit and the secretary behind him. The people passing by nced at them. ¡°Ah, hyung, don¡¯t joke around.¡± ¡°By the way, you said Junyoung helped you?¡± ¡°I just said something because I didn¡¯t like him.¡± ¡°Junyoung really liked it, though.¡± Did he like it that much that he dissed Park Juhyun? Yu Yeonseo smiled faintly and followed Choi Junyoung into the venue. As they entered, the people nearby stopped talking and looked at Yu Yeonseo. ¡°¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤¡¤See youter.¡± Park Seunghwan quickly left the spot, sensing the unpleasant atmosphere. The officials who were watching him gathered around Yu Yeonseo. ¡°Hello, Mr. Yeonseo.¡± ¡°This is the first time we meet at such an event, right? Hello. I¡¯m¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Yeonseo, hello.¡± He casually greeted them and finally freed himself. He slowly looked around the venue. The venue had a rxed atmosphere. Industry insiders were holding champagne sses and chatting with each other, and there was a ce where they could danceter. He noticed a few actors besides Park Seunghwan. They were all top actors who made a ssh in the film industry. In this atmosphere, the pitching of each productionpany began. ¡°Our scenario is a satire on the social issues that are emerging these days¡­¡± ¡°Hello, our productionpany is producing this kind of work these days.¡± There was a famous anecdote in the film industry that a work that had no investors for six years changed its copy line slightly at the pitching and got a lot of investors as a result. That¡¯s how important pitching was in business. ¡®What is this?¡¯ But some productionpanies were tantly looking at Yu Yeonseo¡¯s side and pitching. ¡°Also, we are still in the casting stage for the actors¡­¡± ¡°We haven¡¯t decided on the lead actor yet, but we n to cast a handsome person who fits the scenario.¡± It was as if he was saying, ¡°Do you like our scenario? How about investing and ying the lead role?¡± He chuckled. It was nice to have such an opportunity. He didn¡¯t have to look for scenarios; they came to him. But none of the productions that showed such desperate eyes appealed to him. And there was a rather interesting pitch. ¡°The lead actor for our nned project is Mr. Jin Suho. Thank you.¡± The man who casually stepped onto the stage as if he was going for a walk in the neighborhood said this short sentence and stepped down. Some people pped and cheered. It was as if they meant, ¡°Our movie is settled with one word from the lead actor Jin Suho.¡± If a top actor joined, investors would flock and the screening would go smoothly. ¡°That¡¯s what we did for ¡®White Tiger¡¯ too.¡± Hanna Kyung from Halo Media whispered to Yeon Seo, who was next to her. ¡°Did you announce that I was the lead actor?¡± ¡°Yes, we said that you were participating and investing in our movie, so we asked for a lot of interest. That¡¯s why we got a lot of calls for the remaining investment spots.¡± As it turned out, ¡®White Tiger¡¯ was so famous in the production industry that it was called ¡®The Miracle of White Tiger¡¯. The usual movie production period was from script development to five years at most, and three years at least. And ¡®White Tiger¡¯ was also a scenario that had been floating around for a long time. It required a lot of production costs for the monster special effects, and no top actors who were interested in the synopsis had joined. But when Yeon Seo, who had gotten out of bed after shaking off his illness, said, ¡°I¡¯ll do this,¡± the production to screening took less than a few years. And the results were good too. ¡°Those people will probably look for you a lot, Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°Thank you for the information.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. The president told me to take good care of you.¡± Maybe that¡¯s why he seemed restless to tell me something. Was the president behind him? Yeon Seo smiled lightly and listened to the pitches from each productionpany and had various conversations with the movie industry insiders. The DJ yed music, and a dance floor opened in the center. ¡°It would be fun to have both Seunghwan and Yeon Seo.¡± ¡°That sounds good. But can you afford the production costs?¡± ¡°If Yeon Seo invests, it¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Then why do you have to produce it there? I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°Hey, just do it once.¡± When he heard the joking words mixed with sarcasm from a productionpany insider, he turned his head carelessly and saw two legs in a white skirt flickering behind Park Seunghwan. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Yeon Seo?¡± Yeon Seo, who stared at it as if he was piercing it, picked up his phone and made a call. ¡°¡­Mr. Lim Seunghyun. Get the car ready.¡± The party was over. *** Yeon Seo, who ran away and came home,y down on the sofa in the living room, staggering. ¡°Ha¡­¡± He wanted to stop seeing it. Could he end it by catching Jinbeom? But that was the only clue he had. He got up with a start after being immersed in his thoughts with his eyes closed for a while. ¡°Beta.¡± He thought that the decisive clue came when he pushed the memory synchronization to the limit as before. Then maybe now¡­ ¡°Memory synchronization, to the limit.¡± ¡°Start.¡± ¡°Start it.¡± He knew it wasn¡¯t enough to kill him because he had tried it before. His voice, which sounded like it was tearing, was threatening. When Beta realized that persuasion wouldn¡¯t work, he said after a brief silence. <¡­With the 45% memory synchronization bonus, you can ess ¡®memories within memories¡¯.> His vision went dark. Chapter 111: Help me. Chapter 111: Help me. Chapter 111 < Help me. > Lim Seunghyun nced at the rearview mirror. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was sitting in the back seat, had his hand on his eye and leaned his head back. It was clear that he didnt want to talk. Go home. Yes, sir. Lim Seunghyun pretended to get in the car while observing Yoo Yeon Seo, who was heading home. He walked away quickly, as if running away, and stumbled for a moment. He heard his coughing. Could it be Even though Yoo Yeon Seo disappeared into the building, Lim Seunghyun stayed in his ce, as if nailed to the ground. After hesitating for a while, he picked up his phone. Director, Im sorry for calling you sote. This is Lim Seunghyun. (Yes, what is it?) Can youe to the sirs house right now? Yoo Eunho parked his car on the roadside and sank into his thoughts. His younger brother, who suddenly went to the hospital for a checkup, and the attendant who said he looked bad. He had a feeling that he called him because of that. When he didnt answer, Lim Seunghyun added. I think you shoulde, Director. (Ill be right there. Im nearby.) As he turned the car, Yoo Eunho felt a surge of anxiety. In less than an hour, Yoo Eunho arrived at his brothers apartment parking lot. Lim Seunghyun was standing at the entrance to the building. Have you been waiting? Yes. Yoo Eunho took Lim Seunghyun with him and headed to the top floor. Yeon Seo. He actually knew the password to his brothers apartment. However, he couldnt just barge in, even if they were family, so he always called or rang the doorbell beforehand. Why isnt he answering? But today was strange. If he couldnt answer the phone, he would have contacted him right away, but his phone was silent and there was no response even when he kept ringing the doorbell. Mr. Im, you can go home. No, Ill wait here. Okay. Lim Seunghyuns expression was dark. Was something wrong? Yoo Eunho hesitated for a moment and then entered the password and went inside. Yeon Seo. Iming in. He walked cautiously down the hallway, and he thought he heard someone sobbing. Yoo Eunho ran to where the sound wasing from. Sob sob Yoo Yeon Seo was curled up in the middle of the living room. Yoo Eunho rushed to his brothers side and grabbed his shoulder. Yeon Seo! Ugh! Yoo Eunho saw the blood-stained floor and shook his hands, then looked at his brother, who was vomiting blood, and widened his eyes. What was going on? How could a person vomit so much blood? He received a call from Lim Seunghyun, who had just called him. (Director, how is the situation) Call an ambnce. Yoo Eunho threw his phone and tried to lift Yoo Yeon Seo up. He was shivering, but his head was pressed to the floor and he didnt move. As if there was a reason he couldnt get up. Hey, Yeon Seo! Its my fault. What the hell His eyes were unfocused and tears were streaming down. He gently shook him to wake him up. His head was spinning and he didnt know how to deal with this. Lim Seunghyun, who had called an ambnce and entered the house, saw the horror inside and stopped for a moment, then approached quickly. Sir! When Lim Seunghyun grabbed his arm, Yoo Yeon Seo iled his arm. He was so strong that Lim Seunghyun let go of his hand. Hey, Yeon Seo! Mom, please save me. Mom? The two mens hands paused. Then he suddenly dug his nails into his neck and scratched it. They quickly raised their hands. I cant breathe please Hold his arms. He was choking himself while saying he couldnt breathe. Lim Seunghyun and Yoo Eunhos hands and clothes were soaked with blood. They gently shook Yoo Yeon Seo to wake him up, afraid he would be more shocked. He breathed heavily, as if he was hyperventting, and gradually regained his normal breathing. Hey, Yeon Seo! Yoo Eunho held up his brothers shoulder, who was about to lie down on his side. You whats wrong with you What the hell was this. Yoo Eunho looked at his brother, who was covered in blood, with trembling eyes. His face was a mess of tears and blood. It moved a little. Brother. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had regained his focus, muttered regretfully. Why did you do that? Yeon Seo. Just trust me Yoo Eunho felt his heart sink as he watched Yoo Yeon Seo being carried away by the paramedics. Director, the ambnce is here. Director. Ah lets go. Thanks to Im Seunghyun, Yoo Eunho regained his senses and followed the paramedics to the elevator. What happened? Was there an ident? The passersby were buzzing around the ambnce. Im Seunghyun took off his coat and covered Yoo Eunhos head, afraid that someone might recognize him. He didnt realize that his face was also exposed by following Yoo Yeon Seo around. Were going to the nearest Juseong Hospital. How did this happen? The paramedic had already recognized Yoo Yeon Seo and Yoo Eunho and hesitated. Im Seunghyun quickly exined Yoo Yeon Seos condition and lowered his voice. Please forget everything you saw here today. Uh You have to. Yes, I understand. Yoo Eunho sat nkly and looked at his brothers face. [Yeon Seo, its over. The police have investigated it several times.] [Why did you do that?] [Stop talking nonsense. Forget about mom already.] [Just trust me] Damn He clenched his eyes as regret flooded him. *** Juseong Group Chairman Yoo Changhos health in danger? Juseong family visits Juseong Seoul Hospital Is Chairman Yoo Changho ill? Chairman Yoo Changho spotted at Juseong Seoul Hospital Not ill, then who? Wow, thats not Yoo Changho? Then who is it? They say its Yoo Yeon Seo? Is that really Yoo Yeon Seo? It is. Theres a photo of him being taken away in an ambnce. (Photo) The person whos covering him is Yoo Yeon Seos secretary. Hey, delete this. Juseong wille after you. Is that blood? Whats going on? Isnt the person covering him Yoo Yeon Seo? What did Yoo Yeon Seo do? No, thats Yoo Eunho. Dont make him a criminal. I took a screenshot of this. No official statement? OhYeon Seo [I dont want to die] [Captain! Avoid it!] [Please survive!] He heard something explode with a gunshot. Ugh! Yeon Seo woke up from a nightmare and gasped for breath. Was it a dream? As he blinked, he heard Betas voice. How long has it been? He had been lying down for a long time. He lifted his head slightly and looked around. It was the VIP ward that he had seen for the first time when he came to this body. There was no nurse, probably because it was lunchtime. Did my brother bring me here? And Im Seunghyun? They were overprotective. He clicked his tongue. He propped himself up on the bed with his hand. His whole body creaked. A painful groan escaped his lips. Ugh He roughly pulled out the needle in his arm. Yeon Seo ignored Betas warning and managed to get up. He was a veteran who had been through hell and back on the battlefield, so he didnt take it lightly when he was swept away by his emotions. It was different from hearing someone elses experience and experiencing it himself. He felt like he was being eroded by a wave of depression and guilt. Ah, ouch He stumbled and fell as he stepped forward. He struggled to get up and headed to the bathroom. He washed his face with cold water a few times and stared nkly at the mirror. Beta. Im going to talk to the original body in automatic mode. Is that possible? No, do it now. He let out a sigh or a deep breath, he couldnt tell. He leaned on the sink with both hands and looked at himself in the mirror. Hey, Yeon Seo. Somewhere, a beep sounded. Speak. The expression and atmosphere in the mirror changed subtly. He opened his mouth involuntarily. Are you sure the culprit is really that person? Im sure. Why? Mom wouldnt kill herself. He knew that the rumors surrounding Heeseos death were not all true. Besides, from the memories he had synchronized, Heeseo looked very happy. He admitted that she had no reason to end her life herself. If it were you no, if it were us, we would think that way. Because were her children. But what if it was a denial of reality? Because he was her son, he would naturally think that his mother wouldnt have gone that way. That person was really a bodyguard who came to fill in for him, and there was a possibility that Heeseo had taken her own life. Plus, Heeseo was a great actress, so she might have looked fine on the outside, but she might have had a secret that no one knew inside. I need something more certain. Im sure. Mom was He hesitated. He probably had a memory that he hadnt synchronized, so he couldnt speak. [Its because of you.] Ah damn it. He closed his eyes and turned his head as the hallucination started again. As a side effect of the automatic mode, he had a nosebleed. He had seen the illusion after he found Heeseosst appearance. The hallucination was probably caused by him ming himself after he regained his memory. It hadsted for so long, but would it end if he caught the culprit? He suddenly felt a surge of anger. Then, if I catch that bastard, can I get rid of all this? He was still swept away by the emotional turmoil that the original body had gone through. He felt like he was cornered on the edge of a cliff. He stared at his figure reflected in the mirror. It wouldnt end if he caught the culprit. It was a problem with his mind. What is this? He felt a strange feeling and tilted his head for a moment. And soon he realized. Oh, right. This was guilt. To whom? To his mother who died because he guided the culprit? Or to me who came into this body for no reason? Maybe Maybe is bullshit! Bang! He smashed the mirror. Bang, bang! He couldnt contain his rage with just one hit. He kept pounding on the mirror until it shattered and shards flew everywhere. But that wasnt enough. He grabbed and threw anything he could get his hands on, screaming in agony. Haa, haa He bowed his head. Blood dripped from his nose onto the white sink. His vision was spinning. He was already sick, and now he had caused a scene. What a fool. He should have gone to the hospital. He should have relied on some medication. Even if his family didnt listen to him, he should have thrown a tantrum and said he was suffering. Why did he have to endure it alone? He probably felt the same way. His mouth, which had been closed for a while, opened involuntarily. Help me. A desperate, trembling voice. Tears welled up in his eyes. He wasnt sure if it was him crying or his original body. Yoo Yeon Seo closed his eyes tightly. Chapter 112: What did you investigate? Chapter 112: What did you investigate? Chapter 112 Yoo Yeon Seo, covered in blood, was rushed into the emergency room. It waste at night, and there werent many people around. Lim Seunghyun and Yoo Eunho quickly followed behind him. A quick-witted nurse swiftly drew the curtain to block the view of others. What the hell A doctor ran over as soon as he saw the arrival of the VVIPs. They busily treated him and then wheeled him to bed away for further examination. As things calmed down for a moment, Yoo Eunho felt his strength drain from his body. (Kim, the secretary) Director, you need to see this. His secretary had sent him a link with the title Witness ount of Yoo Yeon Seos secretary. How did this get filmed in the meantime? Tsk. His brothers admission had already been reported to the hospital director. That meant it was inevitable that their grandfather would hear about it. But it would be troublesome if this photo got out. Whats going on? A photo has surfaced. Lim Seunghyuns expression hardened as he looked at the screen. Just then, Itaegyeom also texted him that he had seen the photo and asked where he was. Someone recognized me. He hadnt expected this. Lim Seunghyun sighed. Yoo Eunho pressed his eyes tiredly. There was nothing he could do about what had already happened. Lets keep it a secret from the other family members that Yeon Seo vomited blood like that. Ill go and silence them. Go ahead. Oh, Mr. Lim. Yes? Thank you. He had acted swiftly when he was flustered and prevented it from escting. I was just doing my job. Lim Seunghyun nodded briefly and left the curtain. Yoo Eunho turned around and went to do his own work. Are you the attending physician? Yes, Director. The doctor assigned as the attending physician was sweating profusely as he watched Yoo Eunhos mood. If any other family memberse, just make up something usible, like post-traumatic stress or overwork. What? But Ill take responsibility, so just do as I say. The doctor rolled his eyes nervously. He hadnt be Yoo Yeon Seos attending physician by choice, but by being pushed into it. It was a lot of pressure to take care of the owners family. Especially since he had witnessed how much of a fuss Yoo Chairman had made when Yoo Yeon Seo was hospitalized for a car ident. He was even more careful. Seeing the doctor hesitate, Yoo Eunho crossed his arms and stood defiantly. How old are you? What? Ah Im forty this year. Youre still young. There was a lot of meaning behind his casual answer. Who would you see more often as a doctor at Juseong Seoul Hospital? Yoo Chairman or me? I understand. The doctor understood his words and turned his head to avoid Yoo Eunhos sharp gaze. Then, Ill leave it to you. Yes, Director. The attending physician was taken care of, and luckily the camera quality was poor enough that it was hard to tell if it was blood or not. He thought he could get away with it by passing it off as a nosebleed. I remembered And he had to keep it a secret from the other family members that his brother had regained his memory. If Yoo Yeon Seo had seen the culprit, and if the person who ordered the crime was one of their close rtives, then all the more so. He closed his eyes and immersed himself in his thoughts for a moment, when someone opened the door of the emergency room and ran in urgently. Are you here? Yes, is it serious, hyung? Dont tell me it happened again Shh. Again? Yoo Eunho stopped in his tracks. Come to think of it, Lim Seunghyun had been strangely calm even though Yoo Yeon Seo had vomited so much blood. Even the manager seemed to have heard the news for the first time Could it be that those two already knew? Is that why they told him to watch? I brought what you asked for. Lets clean the blood stains off your body first. Okay. And Should I erase everything at home? Yeah. Go ahead. He remembered the gruesome scene at home and Itaegyeom looked like he had a lot of questions. But he did everything Lim Seunghyun told him to do without a word and left quickly. Theyre too familiar with this His brother must have firmly told them not to tell anyone else. Lim Seunghyun and Itaegyeom couldnt have disobeyed him. Yoo Eunho didnt have the time to care about whether those two knew beforehand or not. [Because of me.] [Mom, please save me.] He felt dizzy with anxiety, wondering what memory he had recalled that made her say those things. Eunho! Are you here? Yoo Gun-min and Choi Yoo-jin rushed to the emergency room as soon as they arrived. What happened? How could he copse like that? Ill exin. The doctor nodded slightly at Yoo Eun-ho, who was looking at his brother. Yoo Yeon Seo was taken to the VIP room for now. Yoo Eun-ho sighed and looked at the text on his phone screen. Yes, Grandpa. (Yeon Seo went to the emergency room. Whats going on?) Its nothing serious. Its probably a side effect of the car ident Yoo Eun-ho lied to his grandfather, trying to sound calm. What if he doesnt wake up soon As he feared, Yoo Yeon Seo didnt open his eyes for several days. The doctor said it was abination of the car ident and overwork, and tried to reassure the family. The test results were clean, so the family didnt question it much. But thats the problem He wondered if there was a new disease that the test didnt detect. Yoo Eun-ho hid his anxiety and looked at the bodyguards in front of the room. Go and have something to eat. Yes, sir. Well leave some people here. Its fine. Go together. They were more of a hindrance than a help. He watched the bodyguards get on the elevator and opened the door to the room. Yeon Seo! The bed was empty, and the room was a mess. When he ran in, he heard the sound of water dripping from the bathroom. What the hell. Yoo Yeon Seo was bleeding from his nose and his hand, which was cut by a piece of mirror. He red at his brother with a crooked look. Damn it He looked so weak. He lost consciousness again after saying that. Yoo Eun-ho barely caught him before he hit the floor and pressed the emergency button. *** Well, it was a bad ident, right? It was a miracle that he woke up. He went straight to filming an action movie after he was discharged. Geez, I thought he was fine because of that He should rest for a while. Yoo Eun-ho nodded slightly at the rtives who gathered after a long time. Ill stay here for now. Can you handle it alone, Eun-ho? Youre all busy. I just need some people And Ive finished all the urgent work, so Im fine. He didnt expect them to be so worried about his nephew. They were too busy to keep visiting him. Hyung, I have a lot of time. You go too. Aunt, please take him with you. Park Seon-woo, who had a unibrow, was dragged away by Yoo Seon-young. Father. Mother. Hmm? You should go too. Sigh Are you sure youre okay? Im fine. Ill call you. Yoo Gun-min and Choi Yoo-jin reluctantly left the hospital. The troublemakers were gone. Yoo Eun-ho entered Yoo Yeon Seos room and smiled awkwardly. His brother was under the nket, not responding. He sat on the edge of the bed and spoke softly. Hows your hand? I have something to say. Yoo Yeon Seo lifted the nket slightly to show his eyes. His frown showed that he didnt want to talk to him. Say it. You came to me and said that Moms suicide wasnt true, right? Yeah. To be honest, I didnt believe you. What, are you picking a fight? Yoo Yeon Seo threw off the nket and sat up. Yoo Eun-ho grabbed his dizzy brother and pressed the button to raise the back of the bed. So? But I didnt give uppletely. Yoo Yeon Seos crumpled expression gradually returned to normal. I was curious about what you said, so I investigated it secretly, without the other family members knowing. When? Not long ago. I did it quietly with a friend. Why a friend? Hes a detective. A detective Well, it would be easier to investigate a case if you had a contact in that field. Lets meet up after you get discharged. You need to rest first. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. He was exhausted from pushing his memory synchronization and automatic mode to the limit. Yoo Eun-ho ruffled his younger brothers hair roughly. Sorry. I didnt trust you. Forget it. Dont treat me like a kid. Yoo Yeon Seo pped his hand away and turned his head. *** Are you and my brother ssmates? Just talkfortably. Ill do the same. His tone was slightly defiant. Baek Seo-joon nced at Yoo Eun-ho. Hey, you said he was nice. Yoo Eun-ho shrugged off his gaze. Why, hes nice to me. Okay, bro. Lets get to the point. Yes, sure. Bro. Baek Seo-joon sighed and hesitated how to say it. The three of them gathered at Yoo Eun-hos house in case someone took a picture of them. Why did you think he didntmit suicide? Because I saw that bastard. What? Baek Seo-joon flinched at the blunt remark. Yoo Eun-ho was the same. You saw the culprit? Wait, Yeon Seo. Are you okay to talk? Yoo Eun-ho raised his hand to stop him, worried that he might have a seizure again like when he recalled that memory. Why, were talking about something important. Baek Seo-joon was frustrated because he didnt know the situation. What cant you say? Yoo Yeon Seo leaned his head back on the sofa and closed his eyes. He looked unusually tired. Baek Seo-joon opened his mouth with a troubled expression. So when was that? Six years old? Seven years old. Baek Seo-joon trailed off as he nced at Yoo Eun-ho. Are you sure its not a mistake? You were so young He has a good memory. Like you? Yoo Eun-ho nodded. Baek Seo-joon changed his attitude. Then the story would be different. So? What did you do to suspect him as the culprit? I Yoo Yeon Seo, who was fiddling with his nails, let out a big breath and continued. It seemed hard for him to talk about that incident. Yoo Eun-ho looked at his brother with anxious eyes. I brought that person to mom. What? Wait, Yoo Eun-ho. I know how you feel, but dont interrupt for now. Baek Seo-joon blocked Yoo Eun-ho, who stood up in surprise, with his arm. Yoo Yeon Seo waved his hand to signal that he was fine. Keep talking. I think that person disguised himself as a bodyguard and came in. How did you guess that? His face was different from the bodyguard who was there before. Are you sure youve never seen him before? Park Yong-ho, Choi Sang-young, Lee Seok-woo, Go Jong-su Yoo Yeon Seo recited the names of all the guards who were on duty at the mansion that day, looking straight at Baek Seo-jun. Do you want me to say more? I can even describe how they looked. No, thats enough. Baek Seo-jun stroked his chin and fell into thought. Yoo Eun-ho, who had calmed his mind, asked him casually. What do you think? Theres a possibility. The case was concluded as a suicide, so there was no reason for the guards to change. After a brief silence, Baek Seo-jun asked again. Was there anything else? He said he came as a substitute for one of the original guards, but he didnt say who he was recing. He looked very ufortable. And then? Yoo Yeon Seo clenched his teeth. The sound of his teeth grinding against each other was clearly audible. That bastard, he called me his son. It made me sick I feel like hes a stalker who followed my mom around. He had said the main point. It was hard to tell the story of what happened then, as if he saw a phantom in front of his eyes. Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head back. So, what did you guys find out? Chapter 110: Why did you do that then? Chapter 110: Why did you do that then? Chapter 110 < Why did you do that then? > Yeon Seo, do you want to try solving this? I already did. Already? Wow He looked up and saw a stranger holding out a problem in front of him. Judging by the size of his hand, he had written down a problem that was much harder than his age group, with clumsy handwriting. He smiled broadly. He nced at the thing that the other person asked him to memorize, and looked at his toy, wondering if this test was boring. I already memorized everything Cant I y? You memorized everything? Yes! You remember all of this? Why? Doesnt everyone do this? He recited the things he was asked to memorize with an innocent face. The other person was surprised and opened his eyes wide. And after a few more advanced tests, the other person concluded. You are a genius, sir. My Yeon Seo? Well, not as much as the first son, but the second son is also extraordinary, thats for sure. Congrattions. Yoo Gunmin looked at his son, who was sitting on hisp and ying with a toy, with pride. He turned his head and looked at Ihee-seo. Honey, our kid is a genius again. Should I be happy or not Of course its good news! Ihee-seo sighed softly at Yoo Gunmins joyful voice. She was worried that he would grow up spoiled, receiving the attention of Chairman Yoo since he was young. Did I do well? Yes, you did. Ihee-seos face was still twitching. But she seemed to be smiling brightly. As if blinking, the screen turned ck, and the ce soon became Chairman Yoos mansion. Both of them are geniuses. Chairman, you must be happy. The whispers of the servants. Oh my! My grandson is a genius again! And Chairman Yoo lifted Yeon Seo high and flew him like an airne. The childsughter filled the mansion with energy. Its all thanks to you. What did I do, I just gave birth What do you mean! Theres no way that two geniuses woulde out of that stupid guy. Its all thanks to our daughter-inw. Chairman Yoo smirked at his son. Yeeunho was reading a difficult book that was not suitable for his age, and asking Yoo Gunmin something. Yoo Gunmin was smiling sheepishly with his facial muscles rxed. Well, I have something to give you. Lets see a stake in Juseong Industries Dad! You dont have to Or, how about I give you a subsidiary? You said you had something you wanted to do, right? Ill support you fully. There were many rumors about Ihee-seos ident, but unlike that, Chairman Yoo sincerely cherished his daughter-inw. What do you want to be when you grow up, Yeon Seo? I want to be like mom! Yeah? Do you like mom that much? Hee-seo hugged her son, who was nodding his head so hard that his body shook. A happy sensation rose from the vicinity of his temple at the warmth of her embrace. But the happy memory didntst long. His vision went dark for a moment, and before he knew it, the young Yeon Seo had grown up into a fine adult who was throwing things in the office of Han, the representative. Yeon Seo, please, lets go nicely. Recing the director is really nonsense. Han, who had dark circles under his eyes, clung to Yeon Seo almost pleadingly. Shit, I paid for it and the work was made because of me. What is he going to do? Please, Yeon Seo. You cant do anything about the director, can you? Hes the one who started the fight, and you want me to just take it? Why are you bringing him up? Im pissed off because I dont remember him well. His stomach boiled with anger at the thought of the director who had insulted him. I had such a good memory, but I dont remember? Yeon Seo, who was synchronizing his memory, felt a doubt. Did he have a problem with his memory after witnessing what happened to Hee-seo? Hey, Yeon Seo. Im really doing this for your sake. Just let it go this once. Should I kneel down and beg you? I dont know! Do whatever you want! Yeon Seo was lost in thought because of the figure that was swaying above Han. He had brought his car, but he felt like he would cause an ident if he drove in the state of seeing a phantom. Shit! He came home by taxi and threw the ornaments on the dresser roughly. Why are you doing this to me! He shouted loudly at the two legs in the air. He grabbed the nearby objects and threw them, screaming until his throat was dry. Please disappear. But the phantom didnt disappear. Ah Then he felt a strong pain in his head that he had never felt before. Yeon Seo, who was causing amotion, remembered the past he had forgotten. Where is this This must be a memory within a memory. Thats when. It was the mansion of his grandfather that he always saw in his childhood, but he couldnt forget the atmosphere. It was the very day that Hee-seo died. The adults gathered and talked about something he couldnt understand, his brother was absorbed in a book, and he couldnt have fun with the other cousins. The young Yeon Seo, who felt bored, picked up a toy and got up from his seat. When Yeon Seo went out to the garden and headed to the annex, someone called him. Son. He was strange. Everyone called him the second son-inw, but he was the only one who called him son. Im not your son. Sorry, you look just like my son. The man smiled softly and stroked Yeon Seos head. His face was not clearly visible because of the backlight. Do you know where Hee-seo is? My mom? Shes in the third room from the right. Thank you. The man stroked Yeon Seos head again. His touch was not very gentle. But who are you? Ive never seen you before Why are you looking for my mom? First time? Im No, I cant not know. Im a genius, you know. The young Yeon Seo stood up proudly with his hands on his waist, and the manughed again. He looked like he found Yeon Seo very cute. I see I came instead of the original guy who was sick. Really? What kind of man is he? Mr. Yong-ho? Mr. Sang-yeong? The man did not answer. As the clouds blocked the sunlight, his face gradually became visible. Then, a servants voice came from behind. Master Yeon Seo! Uh What should I do? Yeon Seo turned his small head and looked at the servant and the man. He pressed his finger to the earpiece he was wearing and turned around. I have to go now. Lets see each other again if we can. Okay. Yeon Seo turned away with an uneasy expression. Master, where have you been? The chairman is looking for you. You have to watch where youre going. You might fall. As he held the servants hand and headed back to the main building, Yeon Seo nced at the man walking towards the annex. Strange. Everyone treats me cautiously, but that man is different. Is he the one? Keep going. I dont care. I got a special reward, Rey Memories. I can watch the mixed-up memoriester. Yeon Seo in reality clenched his teeth. As if fast-forwarding a film, some scenes shed by. Whats wrong? Where is that man? Lady, havent you seen him before? Which man? You know, that time uh? At first, it was a question. But the more he thought about it, the more his head hurt and he couldnt remember clearly. Aaah!! Ma, master! As the memory within a memory ended, Yeon Seo in the past grabbed his head and copsed. As everything from that day came back to him, his genius memory from his childhood also returned. He remembered the faces and figures of the bodyguards he usually saw. He had never seen that man before, nor after. The back of the man walking towards the annex, and his gaze directed at the window of the room where Hee-seo often stayed. After recalling the painful memory of that day, Yeon Seo was certain. Ah, its him. Hes the culprit. Mom couldnt have died like that. Huk! It was my fault. I told that bastard where mom was that day. Yeon Seo in the memory fell to the ground. The scene changed again. Yeon Seo tried to investigate the incident on his own, but he was not enough. Do you really think mom killed herself? Yeah, maybe my brother would believe me. But what came back was a cold answer. Yeon Seo, its over. The police have investigated it several times. Brother, listen to me. That day That day, I, I brought that bastard to mom Stop talking nonsense. Just forget mom already. The sight went dark. There was nothing to see, and voices ovepped. The master is having another seizure Oh, my grandson why did she have to go and Shes a nuisance even in death. Whats this all because of him. At first, it was a question of why she died like that. But as Yeon Seo had a seizure whenever he heard Hee-seos name, and eventually lost his memory, the arrows of the people around him turned to Hee-seo. Dont me mom. It was all my fault. And every time he heard those words, Yeon Seo med himself. Yeon Seo in reality curled up and pressed his forehead to the floor. Blood dripped from his nose, and he coughed it out. The floor was stained with the blood he vomited. [Its because of you.] But the problem was that he couldnt tell if this voice was from the memory or from now. [Its because of you.] Sniff sob His body was in pain as if it was stabbed with needles, but his mind was harder. The memory synchronization was over, but he couldnt control his body because of the emotions left from then. Tears flowed endlessly, and he cried while gasping for breath. [Yeon Seo. My son.] Ugh! [Its because of you.] Cough! He had a ringing in his ears that made him deaf, but he heard the hallucinations clearly. Beta kept warning him in a voice, but he couldnt snap out of it. [Its because of you.] Its because of me. He couldnt lift his head. He knew that Lee Hee-seos ghost was on top of him. Mom, please save me. Someone grabbed his arm. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his arm and avoided it. Was this real? He couldnt tell anymore. [You killed me.] I cant breathe please He scratched his neck with both hands. He scratched so hard that he got wounded soon. Someone grabbed his hand urgently. Something buzzed and talked to him. Ah! Ugh! Ugh His scream that almost choked from hyperventtion gradually subsided by Betas mechanical voice. His previous lifes image passed by quickly. His dizzy mind started to find reality. Ugh As soon as he came to his senses, he felt warmth on his shoulder. He blinked his eyes a few times and focused. The voice that was groaning became clearer. Hey, Yoo Yeon Seo! Ah, this is his brother in reality. You what is this Brother. This guy. Was it so hard to listen to me? Why did you do that then? Yeon Seo. Please believe me And Yoo Yeon Seo lost consciousness. Chapter 113: Catch him. Chapter 113: Catch him. Chapter 113 < Catch him. > Yeon Seo had been thinking about it ever since he was in the hospital. Why did he call me his son? He couldnt forget the sinister and unpleasant voice in his memory synchronization. He could be delusional. Then he might be one of the stalkers that Ryu Hye-kyung mentioned Stalking someone is a crazy behavior in itself. Its not surprising that he added delusions to it. If he chased after Lee Hee-seo and gradually went insane, and then thought of Yeon Seo as his real son Creepy bastard. Of all times, the shadow had to cover him then. But he had obtained the privilege of reying his memories, so if he kept rewinding, he thought he could see his exact face The beta read his thoughts and said firmly. I got it. He had to do it as soon as his body recovered. He heard the beta warn him, but Yeon Seo ignored it and stared into the air. Do you have any suspects for the stalker? Lets start with what we investigated first. You guys are really brothers. They were both good at hiding their cards. They looked alike, not only in appearance but also in personality. Baek Seo-joon sighed deeply as he looked back and forth between the two brothers. Well, what a surprise. Yeon Seo shrugged his shoulders. We looked into the investigation records at that time. What, you did everything without me? Im telling you in advance, I told you to tell me quickly. Really? The two mens eyes turned to Yoo Eun-ho. He raised his hands in surrender under their silent pressure. Yeon Seo and Baek Seo-joon got along well for the first time they met. Anyway, some of the investigation records were missing. Really? Yeah. Someone erased them very neatly, as if on purpose. Someone who could erase the investigation records, then Yeon Seos eyebrow twitched. He felt more and more suspicious. Baek Seo-joon confirmed his thoughts. Besides, he killed someone in a mansion that was second only to the Blue House in security and escaped This means theres a high possibility of an aplice inside. Yeah, I didnt think of that. Yeon Seo muttered to himself. If what Baek Seo-joon said was true, it meant that the aplice was among his close rtives. He felt his strength drain from his body. Yeah, why didnt he think of that? Dont you have anything you investigated? Well, I investigated the big grandfathers side, but its clean. Theres nothing suspicious. Big grandfather Yeon Seo recalled the family tree of Joo Sung Group. There was a possibility, but if what Yoo Eun-ho said was true, it wasnt them. With a nagging feeling, Baek Seo-joon asked cautiously. Hey its not Vice Chairman Choi, is it? She was close to the deceased, and she was also close to your aunts. Its not. Yoo Eun-ho and Yeon Seo answered at the same time. They didnt want to believe that Choi Yoo-jins sincerity was a lie. And they guessed that there was no possibility of that. Baek Seo-joon scratched the back of his head at their firm answer. He couldnt find a way to dig in. There was no data left So tell me about the stalker. I worked with my moms old colleague on a project. He briefly exined what had happened with Ryu Hye-kyung. Baek Seo-joon and Yoo Eun-ho listened to his words with serious expressions. Coincidentally, Yeon Seo had killed the person himself, and the two of them had investigated the aplice and matched perfectly. First of all, I guess he checked his identity whether he disguised himself as a bodyguard or yed a substitute. Right. They wouldnt let anyone pass. You said you saw someone you didnt know then, right? And young Yeon Seo had remembered the faces and names of all the servants at that time. And the servants knew that fact, so it wouldnt have been easy to enter the mansion. Or he boldly reced someone, or he bribed one of the bodyguards. Why didnt you believe me when you remembered that? Hey, Eun-ho. You were wrong. You crawl on your own. Yoo Eun-ho bowed his head at the slightly spiteful words, and Baek Seo-joon chuckled as he caught him. Then we need the list of the servants at that time But, can you really be sure that hes the one when you see him? You have to think carefully. The picture and the real thing might be different, and your memory might be confused by the shock. Yeon Seo snickered at Baek Seo-joons question. He had the ability to rey his memories. I cant forget. Never. Yoo Eun-ho and Baek Seo-joon closed their mouths at the answer that contained a lot of meaning. After that, no one spoke. At the end of the short silence, Baek Seo-joon scratched his head as if to clear the air. Anyway, how do we get the list of the people who worked then? Hey, Yoo Eun-ho. Dont you have any ideas? Well Im investigating on my own, but there was no progress. Yeah, you have to be careful when you approach. If he investigated rashly and the culprit found out, there was a possibility of destroying the evidence. Yoon Yeon Seo lifted his head after a moment of thought. I think I can do something about that. How? He turned his head and looked at his brother. Where is grandmother? *** Gyeongju, where cultural relics poured out if you dug the ground, Park Geumju opened a grandmemorative event for thepletion of the Gyeongju Juseong Art Museum, which would open soon. Thank you for contributing to the development of our countrys culture. What did I do? Haha! Director Park, you know that being too humble is not good, right? In the midst of the cultural infrastructure being concentrated in Seoul, here you have such a big art museum The people will love it. Too much praise is not good either. The people from the political and business circles rushed to congratte the opening of the art museum and stamped their eyes on Park Geumju. Park Geumju greeted them with a smile and proceeded with events such as an auction of his personal collection. When the event was halfway through, the entrance became noisy. Oh my. Oh my goodness Yoo Eunho and Yoon Yeon Seo, who were neatly dressed, walked towards Park Geumju. What are you doing here? You said all the rtives were busy and couldnte. We should at least brighten up the ce. Yoon Yeon Seo smiled broadly and handed a bouquet of flowers to Park Geumju. A small scream and a murmuring sound were heard from the surroundings. Director Park, you must be happy. Those handsome grandsons came all the way here thinking of their grandmother. Thats right, is it easy toe here from Seoul? They have different thoughts. They are so handsome And their faces are good-looking too. Park Geumju did not hear theirpliments. She quickly looked at Yoon Yeon Seosplexion. He seemed to have lost some weight. Hisplexion didnt look good either And she was also bothered by Yoo Eunhos restless behavior behind him. That I heard you were hospitalized. Are you okay? Yes, I was just a little tired. The two brothers bowed politely to the people who came to greet them. Then Yoon Yeon Seo whispered in Park Geumjus ear. Shall we talk in detail after its over? Okay. Park Geumju reluctantly nodded. When all the events were over, only three people were left in the spacious hall. Brother, go out for a while. Ill go too. We have something serious to talk about. Yoo Eunho, who saw the serious expression, nodded and turned his body. Yoon Yeon Seo approached Park Geumju, who was standing in the center of the hall, with a slow walk. Theres nothing here. Well Its just the beginning. When is the opening? Park Geumju answered in a small voice. Yoon Yeon Seo looked around and casually talked to her. Youre sorry for me, arent you? Thats I know. Yoon Yeon Seo dragged a chair nearby and sat down in front of Park Geumju. You know how hard grandmother feel was. ording to Yoo Eunho, grandmother had fallen into a deep depression after losing her beloved daughter-inw and not being able to bear the criticism from the surroundings. So she devoted herself to treatment abroad for a long time. It was unfortunate, but the wound that Park Geumju left on her was eternal in her memory. Yes. Im sorry. Park Geumju closed her eyes tightly and spat out as if vomiting. Yoon Yeon Seo smiled faintly. If youre sorry, can you help me a little? What do you need? Park Geumjus eyes were very uneasy at his smile. The aftereffects of synchronization that pushed him to the limitsted for more than a week, but they were still in his body. Yoon Yeon Seo, who felt tired of it, saidnguidly. I need to borrow someone. Someone? Specifically, I need someone who knows well about what happened on May 12, 1999. Thats That was the day Lee Heeseo died. Park Geumju trembled. A sense of foreboding came over her. That Why do you need that? Just listen to me once. Yeon Seo. Park Geumju pleaded earnestly. She also had to spend quite a lot of time to get out of the things rted to Lee Heeseo. She was anxious that her grandson would follow the same rail as her. Being tied to the past is not good. Grandma, Im not living in the past. Im living in the present. But! Please keep it a secret that Ive regained my memory. He drew a clear line, indicating that he didnt want to talk about this anymore. Park Geum-ju licked her lips nervously. She had to hear it from her grandsons mouth. Just one question, then. You said your mother looked different back then. What did you mean by that? Oh, are you curious about that? Youll be surprised, grandma. He should tell her if she was curious. He got up from his seat and dusted off his shoulders. He felt a sudden surge of anger for no reason. Ah, so this was why the past Yoo Yeon Seo had gone berserk and caused a ruckus. It was annoying to see such things all the time. Shes still there. Above you, grandma. What? Her pale white legs under her white skirt Yeon Seo. Hanging in the air Thats funny, right? It happened 22 years ago, but I still see it. Yoo Yeon Seo looked up at the ceiling, avoiding the phantoms gaze. It was bad for him too. His eyes became bloodshot and he felt a fever rising. He was on the verge of tears. They all med mom. She was already dead, poor thing. Yeon Seo. Grandma, do you know whats interesting? Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head sharply and stared at his grandmother. Park Geum-ju felt a chill from the madness in his grandsons eyes. He took a deep breath and tapped his ear. She talks to me now. Stop it. Yeon Seo, my son. Its your fault Its enough. Its your fault I died. Stop! Yoo Yeon Seo mimicked Lee Hee-seos voice and chuckled. He didnt know why, but he just felt likeughing. Park Geum-ju finally turned her back and bowed her head. He looked at her back andughed out loud. He couldnt stopughing. Go away. Are you going to run away again? Grandma, Ive had enough. Send someone over by tomorrow. Thank you. Park Geum-jus voice was trembling, but Yoo Yeon Seo left without any hesitation. Yoo Eun-ho came out from behind a pir near the entrance. Yoo Yeon Seo flinched for a moment, but he spat out casually. What, you didnt leave? Lets go. Yoo Eun-ho opened the door without saying anything else. On the way from Gyeongju to Seoul, Yoo Eun-ho, who was behind the wheel, asked his brother cautiously. Do you still see her? Yoo Yeon Seo, who was leaning against the window, turned his head and looked at his brother nkly. His face, which was hard to read, looked quite broken. Yeah. At his dry answer, Yoo Eun-ho gripped the steering wheel tightly. Lets hold on. He swallowed hard, trying to ignore his emotions and the things he saw in front of him. But at least he wasnt alone. After staring at him for a long time, Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head and looked ahead. And he answered softly. Yeah, lets hold on. With our own hands. Chapter 114: Audition Chapter 114: Audition Chapter 114 The day after he returned from Gyeongju, Yoo Yeon Seo went to his office at JSENM headquarters. (Send me the list of candidates as soon as you get it, Ill check them out first.) Yes, hyung. (Thanks for your hard work.) Yoo Yeon Seo sighed after he hung up the phone with Baek Seojun. Its nice to have someone to help me He was making more progress than when he was investigating alone. He wanted to focus on finding the culprit, but his brother was busy and he had his own work to do, so he put it off for a while. Hows the report on Film Night? Ive organized it and put it on your desk. He thought he could ignore the surge of emotions that tormented him by immersing himself in other work. Besides, he had to go to an audition in the afternoon, where director Cheon would be watching. He almost missed the appointment because he woke up toote. Um sir. Yes? Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head at the cautious voice. Cha Yoonho, his secretary at JSENM, avoided his gaze. Are you feeling okay? Im fine, just do your work. He seemed to be following his mothers instructions Yoo Yeon Seo answered casually and entered his office. Come to think of it, there were a lot of people who greeted him at the entrance. Did it go viral on the inte? People can get sick sometimes. Its not a big deal, is it? -AhJuseong too and why doesnt the agency make an official statement -I hope its not serious. -But is the person who was taken away really Yoo Yeon Seo? Yes, my friend is a nurse at Juseong Hospital and she said he came to the emergency room. -Lets see the agencys statement What the hell Simple overwork? Is it simple overwork to go to the emergency room? No, his secretary and brother were at the scene and they called 119, doesnt that mean it was serious? Exin clearly. But they dont have to disclose everything, right? He looked fine in the Gyeongju sightings. Look at the announcement They cant do their job. Hailo Media is good at their job for an actors agency, right Hmm is this a big deal? He sat down on his chair and looked at Lim Seunghyun, who followed him. Mr. Lim. Yes. Did your sister worry about me a lot? He received a flood of calls and messages from Lim Hyeju as soon as Lim Seunghyuns sighting was posted. He was busy dealing with the situation at the time, and he couldnt help but frown when he saw over 100 messages piled up. [Oppa, what is this picture? Is this you?] [Everyone says the person who was taken away is Yoo Yeon Seo, what happened?] [Why did you go to the emergency room, are you in a lot of pain? Whats going on?] [Hey, why are you ignoring me! Hey!] His actor was across the street, but Lim Hyeju, who had restrained herself from being a fan and an actor, went wild that day. She kept trying to contact him every day. He was annoyed by her persistent contact with different numbers even when he blocked her. Fortunately, she quieted down after the Gyeongju sighting yesterday. Any fan would be worried, I guess. His voice, which answered with a sigh, contained a lot of meaning. Is that so Yoo Yeon Seo straightened his chair, which he had leaned back for a moment. Hmm should I post a picture? That would be nice. Its perfect right now. Itaegyeom answered instead. There were some points that the fans would like, such as the luxurious office interior, the namete with Executive Director Yoo Yeon Seo elegantly engraved, and the neat suit. Cross your legs, put your fingers on your knee, and pose. What, are you a photographer? This kind of thing is all about the direction. He couldnt say anything when the result came out well. He uploaded the picture that Itaegyeom sent him to SNS and thought for a long time. What should I say? He didnt want to say that he was all better and fine now. He just wanted to show his normal appearance. Y__Yeon Seo Office reveal Sir Oppa, I missed you Are you okay? SO GORGEOUS, WILL U MARRY ME Wow, crazy MINE WE MISSED U The number of hearts andments increased rapidly every time he refreshed the page. Yoo Yeon Seo closed the screen with a foolish gesture after refreshing it several times. **** In the morning, he skimmed through the synopsis and pitching that came out on Film Night, and in the afternoon, he finally arrived at the audition site where Director Cheon himself was watching. Since he was a very famous director, the audition venue was also rented out arge hall to amodate the many people who gathered. Of course, regardless of the directors reputation, this kind of audition opportunity was rare, so everyone rushed in like moths. Wow, what a crowd Lee Tae-gyeom muttered from behind. There were some people who nced at Yoo Yeon Seos appearance, but most of them were nervously reciting their scripts. Are all these people here for this one thing? It was a minor supporting role, not a lead role, but the applicants were screened and filtered to this extent. Would they be able to see all these people by the end of today? He corrected his thought that it was a mistake toe here. He didnt have the confidence to y various roles in a short period of time from the bottom up. How are you? Hows your health? Im fine. Director Cheon looked up and down Yoo Yeon Seo briefly and frowned slightly. He knew what he was going to say. Something like, you look pale, you seem to have lost weight, etc. He took the initiative. Did you write the audition script yourself, director? No, my adaptation writer did. The audition script was too well-made for a simple one. He looked over the audition script again and said. This person, dont you have any ns to write a screeny instead of an adaptation? Yes, I do. Thats why Im learning directing under me I think Ill sign a contract with a productionpany soon. Writers with strong power in dramas were weaker in movies where original storytelling ability was required. They often got ripped off their fees, and they were often overshadowed by directors, so it was still one of the unsolved homework in the film industry. So usually these writers learn to direct and be directors themselves. Thats too bad. Then you dont have any thoughts on dramas, do you? Probably not. Well, if youre learning under the director, you dont need to go to dramas. The industry perception was still higher for movies than dramas. But the side with strong writers was drama. Yoo Yeon Seo said to contact him if he had any thoughts and coughed softly. What are you going to look at first in this audition, director? Mask, atmosphere. Yes. A face that suits the directors work. Director Cheon had written the appearance conditions very strictly when he announced the audition. He wanted thin or no double eyelids, fair skin, and so on. It was very detailed. The strange thing was, there was no gender restriction. The original scenario was also expressed neutrally, and there was a lot of nk space as to whether to match the actor who would be cast. Dont you look at acting skills? Acting skills dont have to be very bad. As long as you can deliver the lines well Each director had different preferences for actors, but Director Cheon had the confidence that he could pull up anycking acting with his directing. I envy you. He unconsciously blurted out his thoughts, but he wasnt embarrassed. He invested in Director Cheons movie production to appeal like this. Director Cheon smiled slightly. So you take a look at the acting. Me? Just the basics. Just the basics. Isnt it too early for me to judge someone? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head for now. Hello! I am As soon as the first applicant entered, he tilted his head slightly. Ah, this person is out. The audition starts from the moment you open the door and enter. But he acts like that with no confidence. Director Cheon must have thought the same thing, as he flipped the profile to the side without looking at it. Yes, skip the greeting since Im looking at your profile. Lets see the designated acting first. The applicant almost cried at Yoo Yeon Seos interruption as he tried to introduce himself in a trembling voice. He hoped that it would get better once he started acting, but it was still ackluster performance with no confidence. Thank you for your hard work. Next. The next applicant came in right away. Hello! He had more confidence than before. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned at the applicants profile picture. He tried to show his various sides, but he didnt know what he wanted to show. It would have been better if he showed his most attractive point For example, the mole on his cheek Yes, I saw it. Yoo Yeon Seo answered indifferently while looking at the profile picture, and the other persons expression changed. Hmm Out. He shouldnt show a bad mood. He gradually got interested in the audition. Was it this fun to evaluate others? And he wouldnt have to see this kind of audition, but if he did, he thought it would be good to use this as a negative example. Do you have poor eyesight? Huh? Take off your sses. I want to see your eyes. At Yu Yeon Seosmand, the applicant took off his sses without a word. Director Cheon smiled slightly. He didnt have to say anything, as Yu Yeon Seo gave the instructions for him. It meant that they were on the same page. Are you done? Yes. You know you blink too much when you say your lines, right? Uh You should fix that habit. Good job. He sometimes gave advice as well. Of course, some of the auditioners were around the same age as Yu Yeon Seo and had quite some experience, so they might not listen to him Have you auditioned before? No. You looked nervous, but you did well. Just keep it up. Before the next applicant came in, Director Cheon chuckled and patted Yu Yeon Seos back. I think I got dragged into this He did all the trivial things, so Director Cheon just crossed his arms and did nothing. But he didnt know that this was also a test from Director Cheon. Then the next applicant came in. Hello. Oh, that person He was the one who was practicing on the theater stage when he first met Director Cheon. He locked eyes with the applicant. He looked at Yu Yeon Seo with a strange expression. We know each other, right? I found outter. I see. I liked your practice. After the applicant finished his acting, Director Cheon spoke up before Yu Yeon Seo could say anything. Yu Yeon Seo, who had a good intuition, realized that this was a sign of eptance from Director Cheon. Im jealous. Id rather act than produce, if I could. He looked up from the next applicants profile and saw a familiar face. Hello! It was Hong Min-ah, who he had worked with in Dreaming. She didnt act like she knew him and focused on the audition. Director Cheon uncrossed his arms and rested his chin. We know each other, right? Huh? I enjoyed your drama. Thank you! Hong Min-ah passed, too. Yu Yeon Seo moved on to the next applicants profile. You have a nice voice. Thank you, its easy on the ears. What do you think is your charm? He answered without hesitation to the sudden question. My face. What if your face limits your role choices? What can I do? I was born this way. Roles are bought with money. Whatever. What if theres something you cant do? I have to try my best to please. I have to act well, first of all. He paused for a moment as he said that. Acting Acting If the weak-hearted Yu Yeon Seo and the healthy-minded Kang Jin-hoos sh was the cause of his vomiting blood, wouldnt he be able to stop it if he could act as Yu Yeon Seo properly? He coughed into his handkerchief. Your phone is ringing. Oh, Im sorry. He had it on silent, but the vibration meant that he had an important message. (Lim Seung-hyun) Sir, you shoulde out for a while when you have time. Did grandmother already send someone? The shock therapy must have worked. He ignored the pain in his chest. He thought it was the guilt that the original felt. Chapter 115: Why are you here? Chapter 115: Why are you here? Chapter 115 After seeing a few more applicants, Yoo Yeon Seo took a break and went outside. There were still quite a lot of people waiting for their audition. Yoo Yeon Seo was used to the attention he received from them, but he turned his head when he heard a voice from behind. Yeon Seo. Min-ah. You havent left yet? No. I wanted to say goodbye. I wonder when helle out Well, this is perfect timing. Can I ask you one thing? What do you think about when you act? Well I try to be the role Im ying as much as possible at that moment. Is it working well for you? Not really. I feel like Ive be the character only half of the time? Then what do you think about for the other half? Nothing, really. Hong Min-ah said as if it was obvious. Yoo Yeon Seo was good at immersing himself in his roles, but he also had other thoughts during his acting. Rather than thinking as the character he was ying, he mostly had mundane thoughts. Thats why he could snap out of his immersion as soon as he heard the directors cut sign. It was an advantage to have a clear on and off switch, but it also felt like he wasnt doing a perfect job. [Maybe I should focus on the role itself without any other thoughts sometimes.] Thats what Cheon director advised me too I dont think Im like that Really? Do you ever think things like, I should go this way here, or maybe I should flip my hair around here? Um sometimes? Hong Min-ah looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with curiosity. It might be different for each person, but wow, I would lose my immersion right away if I did that. You can calcte and act that well? Thats talent. Then if you act like Min-ah, you dont break your immersion easily, right? Its a bit hard, yeah. It took me a few days to get out of Park Su-ahs role. Hmm Is that how most actors are? Should I ask all the actors I know? Yoo Yeon Seo pondered for a moment. Hey is that guy Yeon Seos secretary? I saw him before, but hes really tall. When he followed Hong Min-ahs gaze, he saw a middle-aged man talking with Im Seung-hyun. He exchanged a brief farewell with Hong Min-ah and approached them. Hello, Yeon Seo young master. Did grandmother send you? Yes. The middle-aged man with white hair here and there bowed politely. The eyes of the people nearby were drawn to them. Lets go over there for now. Following Im Seung-hyuns guidance, they sat down at a cafe on the first floor of the building. My name is Park Jung-ho. Yoo Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo put Park Jung-hos business card, which had only ck letters on a white background, in his pocket and red at the people taking pictures nearby. Did grandmother say anything to you? She told me to assist you as much as possible. Until when? Until you are satisfied, young master. Are you satisfied, Mr. Park? He was startled at first when he was suddenly told to go and help his grandson, but the rumors surrounding Yoo Yeon Seo had already faded a lot. Yes, Im fine. He was more ufortable when he was with Park Geum-ju. She had been in a very bad moodtely, and the attendants had to be careful around her. Did she say anything else? She said not to doubt, not to talk back, and just do what you tell me to do. Did she also tell you not to report anything I ask you to do? Yes. Was it because she didnt want to know anymore, or because she felt guilty and wanted to support him fully? Anyway, as long as there was progress in the investigation, it didnt matter. I need a list of all the people who were at grandfathers mansion on May 12th, 1999. If possible, I also need information that can identify them. Yes. Ill look into it. It was a long time ago, and he didnt know if there were any records left because of personal information protection, but Park Jung-ho answered without changing his expression. His job was to make the impossible possible. Do you remember what happened that day? I visited briefly for some art museum rted work. You remember well. How can I forget? The incident happened after he left the mansion Yoo Yeon Seo smiled bitterly at the answer that had a lot of meaning. Ah, and one more thing After a brief silence, Yoo Yeon Seo opened his mouth again. Can you investigate how our rtives were doing around that time? What do you mean? Things like whether they had anyplicated business entanglements, or whether they had any financial difficulties. If Yoo Eunho and Baek Seojuns suspicions were true, there must have been some cause. Even a small clue would be good. I understand. I will deliver the results of the investigation through Secretary Lim. I want to see the simple personal details of the servants that day as soon as possible. That should take about two days. I will contact you in advance if there are any changes. There is one most important thing. Yoo Yeon Seo lowered her voice. You must keep it a secret that I ordered an investigation rted to this incident from the other family members. Dont let them find out. Yes, I understand. Dont step on the tail Its hard. Thats what Park Jeongho thought as he got up from his seat and bowed out. He looked back for a moment and saw Yoo Yeon Seos back as she returned to the audition hall. It seemed like something had happened Park Geumju guessed that his recent bad mood had something to do with Yoo Yeon Seo. He answered the ringing phone. Yes, Director. (Did you meet him?) Yes, I just came out after seeing him. (How does he look now?) He was more polite than I expected. I think I can get the information he requested without much difficulty. Park Geumju didnt answer. Did he not like the answer Park Jeongho hastily added. He doesnt look well. He coughs a lot and scratches his ears often (I see. I got it.) Park Geumju swallowed hard at the answer that he scratched his ears often, but Park Jeongho pretended not to notice and hung up the phone. Come to think of it, Park Geumju seemed to care a lot about his grandsons well-being He didnt ask about the director. He must not be very curious about him What happened? He wondered for a moment, but soon put the thought away. He had to move quickly to handle the task that Yoo Yeon Seo gave him. *** (You dont think about anything?) You too? Why? (If you ask me why, I dont have anything to say in particr) Just after the recording ended and he was going home, Jinsuho received a sudden question call from Yoo Yeon Seo. What do you think when you act It was a topic that he didnt have much doubt about either. Do you do method acting or something? (Im not the type to immerse myself in the character so extremely, but I guess its simr.) Really? (But why do you ask?) I dont know. Jinsuho chuckled. Why, what, why. (Are you curious about that now? How have you been acting until now?) Just I did. Sometimes I think about other things. (Heh You understood the character, right?) I understand. I analyze everything before the reading. But if you ask me if the character was the center, I dont think so. Jinsuho, who vaguely answered that he would understand, asked again. (Then how much was it when you acted as Chunbaek? Based on 100%.) Um Chunbaek was about 70% and I was about 20%? And Kang Jinhoo was about 10%? Anyway, it wasnt 100% immersion. Since everyone has a different way, there was nothing to say about Jinsuho. (Youre not the type to not immerse yourself Then you must get out of the character quickly, right?) It just happens, you know? (I want to learn that.) Jinsuho briefly told his story. At that time, he was filming as a viin and when someone said something bad to him, he unknowingly felt a surge of emotion. It was said that Jinsuho, who was famous for his good personality, was so immersed in his role that he was affected by it in his daily life. I never had that. (If thats your acting style, I dont think you need to change it. Its not like you cant act.) Um I just thought of something I wanted to do. How do you immerse yourself 100%? He was wondering about that when he frowned at Jinsuhos words. (But you said you were hospitalized. Is it because of that?) No, why are you so nosy? It was nothing. Im hanging up. (Wait) He didnt care what Jinsuho was saying. He might be a little annoyed, but he would thank him for worryingter and calm down. He had something more important to do. Who is Yoo Yeon Seo? The first thing he did when he received the script was to analyze the character. He started to analyze the original body based on the memories he had synchronized and what he had heard from the people around him. He had a trashy reputation as an adult, but he was kind and considerate as a child. His innate nature remained, so he empathized deeply with something he didnt even do wrong and ended up hearing hallucinations. He was quite attached to Lee Hee-seo. I still dont understand this He was barely able to cope with the original bodys memories that he had synchronized, but he would have beenpletely unable to understand them before. And the guilt of letting the culprit go. He could understand this a little. He had always felt guilty for the people he couldnt save. As he searched for themon points between Yoo Yeon Seo and Kang Jin-hoo, he leaned his body against the backrest, exhausted. This is endless. Then, what if he erased Kang Jin-hoo? He closed his eyes and concentrated. He was used to erasing himself. Ugh! As he was focusing, he suddenly bent his upper body and vomited blood. He felt dizzy from vomiting a lot. Beta. He wiped the blood on his mouth with his sleeve. He couldnt bear the emotions that came rushing like a tidal wave when he tried to erase Kang Jin-hoo and regained his senseste. It was the same feeling he had felt in the situation that Beta had warned him about a few days ago. I cant use this method. Should he just live like this? Everyone who knew him already found out anyway. Yeon Seo. Huh? Just like now. He was startled to see Yoo Eun-ho standing at the entrance of the living room, looking lost, but he spoke calmly. Why are you here? You copsed like that and you think I wouldnte? What if you juste in? I called you. You didnt answer, so I thought something happened to you like before Sigh He looked at his phone screen and saw three missed calls. Yoo Eun-ho sighed deeply and approached his brother. He grabbed a tissue and pressed it to Yoo Yeon Seos mouth. The floor was covered with blood, which was creepy. Do you think it makes sense that the test results are clean when youre this serious? I know, right? Yoo Eun-ho pushed his hand harder as he saw his brother talking about his own problem as if it was someone elses. Yoo Yeon Seo protested softly that it hurt. Whats that bag for? Are you going to live here? For a while. There are plenty of empty rooms, right? No, how can you do this without my permission Can you let me wipe the blood first? Yoo Yeon Seo grumbled as he wiped the blood on his body. Yoo Eun-ho frowned at the sight. Should he take him to the hospital again? Youre like this and theres no one at home. Its unsafe. Or call your secretary or manager and live with them. No, thats too much. He preferred his family over strangers. Besides, they were too eager to get his attention these days, which was annoying. When did this start? Not long ago. It doesnt seem like its not long ago. Yoo Yeon Seo scowled as Yoo Eun-ho tried to catch his tail. The test results are clean. Im not sick, okay? Hey, how can you say youre not sick when youre this red? Geez, why do you keep picking on me! The two brothers argued for a while. And that night, he was able to sleep peacefully without any hallucinations or illusions. Chapter 116: You mean to strike first? Chapter 116: You mean to strike first? Chapter 116 < You mean to strike first? > (If you dont mind, Id like you to do something for me) Yes, please send it to me. (Okay. But dont feel too pressured. You dont have to do it if you dont want to.) I dont mind. Ill let you know after I see it. As time went by, JSENM started to invest a lot of money to increase its market share in the OTT industry. So, like other OTT tforms, they were scooping up IPs to create original content. They said they had taken all the good scenarios from Film Night. But even if they had good scenarios, they were useless if they didnt have any appeal to attract people. JSENM was desperate to get top stars that everyone knew, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a high stock price these days, was on their list. Mother? Huh. It couldnt be that the busy vice president personally took notice of the script. He must have contacted me on purpose to make an excuse to talk to me. Yoo Yeon Seo stared at his brother who was drying his hair. Are you not busy, hyung? Youreing home early these days. Im not busy. Really? Was it true or was he leaving work early because of me? It was annoying. I couldnt synchronize my memories because of Yoo Eun-ho. Even the machine was saying that There was no one on my side in this world. When Yoo Yeon Seo looked at him with doubtful eyes, Yoo Eun-ho pped his forehead. Dont worry about me, okay? Ow. Ever since he was caught vomiting blood, Yoo Eun-ho had be more aggressive. He didnt hit him hard, but it hurt his feelings. Well, at least he felt less cautious than when he was worried that his brother would make a fuss. He felt more rxed now. Hyung, why are you treating me like this? Youre different from before. You keep making me angry. Oh,e on. Theres a reason for this. You dont understand me, do you? Huh? Yoo Yeon Seo felt frustrated and pounded his chest. Do you want to go to America? Suddenly? Lets get a thorough check-up there. No thanks. I dont have time. You said theres nothing wrong with the test anyway. Thats why it was weirder Yoo Eun-ho was worried that he might have some incurable disease that the doctor couldnt find, and Yoo Yeon Seo was frustrated because he had a reason but he couldnt exin it. So, what is that? Probably the work Im going to do. He slowly read the synopsis and summary that Choi Yoo-jin had sent him. National Bird (tentative title) Synopsis The constitutional monarchy of South Korea in 2021. The writer is quite well-known in the romance genre, and the director has done more than three works with experience. The constitutional monarchy setting? Interesting. But Romance Can I do it well? Ive seen a lot, but Should I read more? The only princess, Lee Seo-eun, and the second son of Cheon-o Group, Sung Hyun-woo, suddenly get engaged, and South Korea is in an uproar over the scandal of the century. But this engagement is You need me to inherit the throne, and I need your power to secure my unstable position. So? Lets make a contract. It was a well-made contract for their mutual benefit. A contract marriage between the royal family and the chaebol in the constitutional monarchy setting? Clich. But nothing is more fun than a well-written clich. Theres a story. After quickly skimming through the brief introductions of the main characters, Yoo Yeon Seo turned the document to the next chapter. The female lead who was nominated is Shin Ye-won. The person he saw when he visited Jin Soo-hos filming site. One of the top three actresses. It must have been hard to cast her, and he could feel that thepany had made an effort. Me here? He didnt understand. Shin Ye-won and Yoo Yeon Seo hadnt met in any work, but they were abination that many people agreed on their face match. They were also a pair that was often linked in the so-called fanfic where drama fans yed with the characters of each work. But, to put me in a work that Shin Ye-won was nominated for as the lead? That would be fun. It was a perfect situation to cause a stir. He texted Choi Yoo-jin that he would do it and closed his eyes. When he saw the brief introductions of the two main characters in National Bird, he felt ironically that they were quite simr to his brothers. Do you remember everything that happened that day, hyung? Roughly. Then you might have seen the culprit too, right? Well you were interested in people, and I was different. Yoo Eun-ho had a tremendous curiosity for knowledge, so he liked to read books. On the other hand, Yoo Yeon Seo enjoyed the attention of people, so he was more interested in the surrounding situation. If you think about it, youre perfect for being a celebrity. Thats right. *** [Hey, good news. Jang Ye-jun contacted us and said he really wants to do your work.] [Really?] [Yes, the investors will be on board soon and well start filming right away.] Lee Jung-hoon, who had just thrown his hat in the ring as a director, was ted by the dream of making his debut as a director. Jang Ye-jun was an actor in the top tier. Naturally, the investment was secured, and the productionpany was pushing for the crank-in. [Jang Ye-jun got the investment quickly, but the director is weak. Right?] [Even if hes from Cheon Seong-mins adaptation, his power as a director is weak.] [Is the scenario okay? Lets use this one.] But there was a problem. The productionpany and the investors notified him to leave the project. [So now youre going to rece the director with my synopsis?] [Writer, I mean director, you dont have a name value, do you?] [This is the scenario Ive been writing for years] [Hey, why are you doing this to someone you know.] It was a dark side of the film industry that a small-time director who wrote a good scenario was reced by the productionpany and the investors who took only the synopsis. But he didnt know he would be the one. Sigh Lee Jung-hoon sat down on the buildings flower bed and sighed deeply. He expected to lose some of the running guarantee stipted in the contract when the movie was made. But he never imagined that he wouldnt be able to participate in the work at all. Director. He choked up when he saw the name on the screen. When he answered the phone, Cheon Seong-min, the director, asked in surprise. (Whats wrong with your voice?) My scenario was stolen. (Hey, man. What are you talking about, you were a writer.) Thats not the problem right now. Lee Jung-hoon, who was in tears,ined. Even if he was from the adaptation of a master director, he had no power in the film industry. He ranted for a while about why the film industry was like this and how society was weird. Cheon, the director, who was listening quietly, sighed and said. (Sigh Where are you? Can youe here?) Its the bar you go to often, right? Ill go first. (Okay, Ill pay for the taxi, so take a taxi.) Lee Jung-hoon, who got up from his seat, hailed a taxi with a weak gesture. Huh? Hello. As he walked in trembling and went to where Cheon, the director, was, there was one more person. It was Yoo Yeon Seo. Uh I would have met you next time if I knew you were here. Its okay. I was curious about the person who wrote the audition script. You know me, right? Im Yoo Yeon Seo. Im Lee Jung-hoon. Yoo Yeon Seo poured soju for Lee Jung-hoon, who sat down awkwardly. He hesitated and drank it in one gulp. Kuh So, you were screwed by the investors and the productionpany? Wow, you hit the bone as soon as you see me. Arent we strangers? Well, thats true. Thats right. Thats true. Cheon, the director, poured alcohol into the empty ss, and Lee Jung-hoon drank it again. Yoo Yeon Seo observed him closely. Lee Jung-hoons state was closer to resignation than anger. He didnt get angry even though his hard-earned synopsis was stolen? But this kind of thing happens a lot, right? You look very familiar. There are some. But I didnt know I would be the one. Dont you feel wronged? What else can I do? The film industry is closed. Even if someone like Lee Jung-hoon protested and sued, the one with the money, the one with the distribution rights, had the power. He had to be prepared to be buried in the industry and fight back. Even though it was a matter of finding his own rights Hmm Where is the productionpany? Its Movie Studio Goo-sang. Wow. It wasnt apany that would aim for a hit. Movie Studio Goo-sang was a fairly old productionpany. He thought of the things he had learned from Cha Yoon-ho, his secretary, after he became the director of JSENM. Should I raise him? He had a vague memory of what Lee Jung-hoon had made to prevent the butterfly effect. That meant two things. Either he became a hit directorter or he disappeared from the film industry because of this. Anyway, Director Cheon taught him how to direct himself, and the audition script was quite dense with both narration and dialogue. What can I do for you? Do you want me to bury your work somewhere in Changwon at dawn or midnight? What are you talking about? You could have met me next time, but you called me all the way here. Isnt this what you wanted? Lee Jeong-hoon was dumbfounded and opened his eyes wide, but Director Cheon coughed awkwardly. He knew there were some things like that, but he didnt expect him to ask so bluntly. I just wanted to talk to you. Hmm Is that so? Well, I understand. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes and stared at Director Cheon. Even if he said that, Director Cheon would feel indebted to him if he helped Lee Jeong-hoon. And Director Cheon was not shameless, so he would try to repay him somehowter. So, Mr. Lee Jeong-hoon. What do you want to do? Huh? Do you want to make your directorial debut with a new synopsis? Or do you want to save that synopsis somehow? Is that possible? Lee Jeong-hoon, who was drunk, opened his mouth nkly. There was no chance, but he could dream, right? That synopsis was something Ive been holding on to for years. Honestly, its a waste to throw it away like this I wanted to make my directorial debut with it. I really wanted to make it Then its simple. Yoo Yeon Seo poured him more alcohol and raised his ss. Lets make it and release it first. Huh? Mr. Lee Jeong-hoon, thats not the final version of the synopsis, is it? You must have some lines that you dont like. You can fix them, right? Right? It takes about three to five years to make a movie, and the only time apleted movie is canceled is when there is a controversial topic that coincides with the release date. Simrity that raises suspicion of giarism? They just ignore it and go ahead. There are many scenarios in the world, and there are many ovepping themes. They were generous to simr things as long as the lines and situations did not match exactly. Theyre simr to us? Well, they must have spent a lot of money too. They would pass it off like that. So what youre saying, Mr. Yu, is that we should strike first? Yes. So its okay if the synopsis oveps. As long as we make it and release it first, theres no problem. By the time Movie Company Idea makes and releases the movie, Lee Jeong-hoons movie will have lost its originality. And the public will think that Movie Company Idea giarized Lee Jeong-hoons work. Of course, there is a condition that Lee Jeong-hoon has to make it well and make it a hit, but seeing Director Cheon sympathize and feel sorry for him as if it was his own business, he didnt seem like he wouldnt help him Man, you cant decide something like this over a few drinks. Director, I have a lot of money. Just after he copsed and got up, Chairman Yoo told him to rest and not work, and gave him some pocket money. That pocket money was actually far beyond the scale of ordinary people. Jang Ye-jun said he would do it no matter how much he paid for the synopsis. That means the scenario is really good. I cant miss out on this. Above all, his sense of detecting money-making things was extraordinary. He smelled a jackpot. Lee Jeong-hoon nodded nkly. But how did he know that Jang Ye-jun cut the guarantee? He must have a fast informationwork because he belongs to argepany. Well finish it in two years, no, a year and a half. The White Tiger Ship was called a miracle, right? Then we can do it again, right? Chapter 117: Did You Do Some Research? Chapter 117: Did You Do Some Research? Chapter 117 < Did You Do Some Research? > The next day, Lee Jung-hoon dragged his hangover-ridden body to the productionpany under JSENM. He stared nkly at the contract that was handed to him. Wow This is real. Did you think I was lying? I thought you were just trying to cheer me up. Me? Yoo Yeon Seo, who was sitting across from him, snickered. My image has improved a lot, huh? Well, even before he possessed the body in 2018, some industry insiders had the impression that he was a good guy who helped newbies even though he got criticized for his acting skills. You dont have time to be moved. You have to deliver the script faster than the proposal. Yes. Bring the result as soon as possible. Even though Yoo Yeon Seo was pressuring him, Lee Jung-hoons eyes sparkled. Hes happy without knowing its a ve contract. After that, Lee Jung-hoon started working on the script revision. The staff who suddenly had to make a movie within two years were also divided. But when they heard they would get a bonus, theints disappeared. I think it would be faster if I yed the lead role Lee Jung-hoon liked his synopsis and the characters. But he already had a drama scheduled, and he had more important things to do, so he decided to be satisfied with investing. *** Theyre dead? Yeah, here. Baek Seo-joon finished the basic background check based on the list that Yoo Yeon Seo sent him. Yu Eun-ho and Yoo Yeon Seo, who received the documents he handed over, frowned at the same time. Five out of the thirty people who guarded the mansion are dead? Yoo Yeon Seo muttered with doubt. They were in their thirties in 1999, so theyre only in their fifties now. Howe there are so many dead people? Excluding the ones who died of illness, three of them died in traffic idents. Do you think this is rted to what we suspected? Its not 0% for sure. Yu Eun-ho and Baek Seo-joon said in serious tones. But, is this all? Yoo Yeon Seo shook the papers gently and looked at Baek Seo-joon. Well, I did the basic inquiry, but I cant move freely. This is illegal, you know. What do you mean? This guy is the son of the chief, you know. Its dangerous if he gets caught. Andtely, the guy next to me keeps scratching my nerves Wow, the cop has some connections. Baek Seo-joon shrugged. But it wasnt good news that his actions were restricted. But we know the addresses, so we have to do some research. Hmm Yeah? Yoo Yeon Seo tried to ignore the ringing in his ears. He had no choice but to run around. He was the only one who remembered the faces But 25 people were too many. And he couldnt let go of the dead people either. By the way, these dead people Can we do some more investigation on them? Maybe we can. As the two brothers casually talked about investigating peoples backgrounds, Baek Seo-joonughed incredulously. Hey, are you nning something illegal in front of the police? Do you have the guts to arrest me? Wow, really, can I just hit you once? Dont do it. The answer came from Yu Eun-ho. Baek Seo-joon exhaled. He was pretty quiet before, but he was a bit cranky today. First, we have to investigate these people, and then go find them one by one? Hey, dont you remember anything? Yoo Yeon Seo didnt answer Baek Seo-joons question. He bowed his head and covered his mouth, and Yu Eun-ho sighed when he saw that. Spit it out. Tina? A watery answer, but the inside of his mouth was unusually red. Baek Seo-joon flinched. What, what is it? What do you mean what is it. Give me some more tissues. No, right now Baek Seo-joon reluctantly handed over the tissue box, but he red at Yoo Yeon Seo who put the tissue on his mouth. Tsk He had been holding it in for a while, but it burst today. He didnt intend it, but he had to go with him anyway to catch the culprit, so it was better to reveal his pain in advance. Its nothing. Nothing? Bak Seo-jun raised his voice in disbelief. He looked back and forth between Yoo Eun-ho and Yoo Yeon Seo, demanding an exnation for the situation. Dont look at me. I dont know why either. Huh Bak Seo-juny back on the sofa and stared nkly at Yoo Yeon Seo. I couldnt handle Yoo Eun-ho alone, and when I meet you two brothers, I lose all my energy Hold on. This is an important call. Look at this. He, he cut off his words. Bak Seo-jun jumped up and scolded the back of his head as he walked away. When Yoo Yeon Seo disappeared, he looked at Yoo Eun-ho with a serious voice. Is he really okay? Well, he was clean on the test but I dont know either. Ha This is a secret, right? Take care of him when Im not around. Unaware that he had added one more person who was frustrated because of him, Yoo Yeon Seo went out to the terrace and leaned on the railing. Hey, Han representative. (Are you busy?) No. Yoo Yeon Seo moved his phone to the other ear. Did you do some research? (Actually, I called you because of that. I got the contact information of the people who worked at the agency at that time. They set up their own agency and are raising idols.) Oh, youre fast. (Ill text you. Yeon Seo, can I put our kids in Guk-sae?) Its not impossible but you know not to go too far, right? (I know. Ill just put a few in the extras.) Han representative hung up the phone excitedly. He could have asked for a more personal favor but he knew that he was trying hard for the agencys actors. What is it? Our agencys representative. Because of moms stalker. Did you get anything? Not yet. He wanted to take matters into his own hands, but he was too well-known. Yoo Yeon Seo had no choice but to send a message to Im Seung-hyun. *** [Exclusive] Yoo Yeon Seo, JSTV Guk-sae casting with Shin Ye-won The anticipated work of the second half of the year Guk-sae Shin Ye-won X Yoo Yeon Seo casting confirmed a battle romance in the background of the constitutional monarchy Wow, the casting is crazy Shin Ye-won and Yoo Yeon Seo?? I had a crush on thisbination Its really happening But this was a work that many people were looking forward to sincest year, and Yoo Yeon Seo took it in the end Hes the directors son Is Yoo Yeon Seo at the same level as Shin Ye-won yet? Why do you think hes not yet? Hes the top actor of the 20s, isnt he? -Ugh, I was looking forward to Guk-sae but its Yoo Yeon Seo again? JSTV took it and I was worried, but its Yoo Yeon Seo Basically, any good script from the broadcasting stations or studios under JSENM is taken by Yoo Yeon Seo, you can think of it like that He became a director and I was anxious, but as expected Thepetition is going crazy If youre jealous, why dont you make your actor a chaebol~ -I knew these board kids were crazy They say Yoo Yeon Seo, an actor like that, gets a good work and they try to block the debut of the rookie male actors And when the established 3040 actors get a good work, they say the rookie male actors will take it or the old actors will take it, what are they trying to match The only excuse they have is the rookie male actors, but theres no one among the rookie male actors right now, what do they want me to do For real, no matter what, Shin Ye-won is not at the level to be paired with a rookie, Yoo Yeon Seo suits him Isnt it a fact that Yoo Yeon Seo blocks the way of the rookie male actors? Whatever they do, they say fact fact Does Yoo Yeon Seo use a clone technique He blocks the way of all the 2030 male actors But the writer also hits the rookie male actors a bit Anyway, I liked Guk-sae, I hope ites out soon The muggles are already going crazy with thebination, the response from Soompi is amazing, but only these kids are hitting and making a fuss These kind ofpetitive posts that bash Yoo Yeon Seo without reason increased after the news that he became the director of JSENM. No matter how much Yoo chairman helped him from behind, it was like covering the sky with his palm to block all the negative reactions. Of course, it wasnt just the fans who werepeting like this, but there were also rumors that the actors were saying it was unfair, but it wasnt something he cared about, so he ignored it. Hello. Did youe? Yeon Seo visited a magazine studio for the promotion and marketing of Guksae. Guksae was an important drama in the second half of 2021, so the promotion and marketing schedule was packed. Have you lost some weight? Oh, will I not look pretty in the photos? No, its actually better. Your jawline is more defined. Some people felt sorry for his thin appearance, but others liked him more, saying he looked even more handsome and had a sharp charm. The broadcast camera made him look slightly swollen than in reality. While he was waiting for a while, there was amotion at the entrance. Shin Yewon, wearing sunsses, entered the studio with her staff. Hello, senior. Youre Goo Myeon, right? Shin Yewon took off her sunsses and offered a handshake to Yeon Seo. Yeon Seo shook her hand as politely as possible. Shin Yewon was an actress with a solid career and credentials that he couldntpare with. Im sorry I acted like a foolst time. I liked it. Were going to see each other a lot anyway. Really? Just call me casually. Okay, sister. They were going to work together on one project for several months. They chatted briefly about whether they had eaten or how the synopsis was. What a crazybination. Are you kidding me? As soon as they stood close to each other, the staff felt an unusual atmosphere and gasped. Some people took pictures with their phones, but they wouldnt leak them until the magazine came out. Lets start with Yeon Seo. The concept of todays pictorial was to mix hanbok appropriately ording to the background of Guksae. Yeon Seo wore a suit with a colorful overcoat on his shoulder and stood in front of the camera. Nice eyes! The photographer kept pressing the shutter and cheered him on. It was awkward at first, but he feltfortable thinking that the pictorial was an extension of acting. Shin Yewon also wore a tight-fitting suit with a red overcoat that made her look like a queen. She had a gorgeous hair ornament on her neatly braided hair, which enhanced her luxurious and elegant image. Yeon Seo, who changed several outfits and took pictures, received a careful request from the photographer during a break. Um Yeon Seo. Can you show me more affectionate eyes? Ill try. Okay. He thought he had put some affection, but was it not enough? Lee Taegyeom, who handed him water, gave him an answer. Just do it like you did with Doyul. Your eyes were dripping with honey. Doyul was the name of the child actor he often yed with in Dreaming. Did he still remember that he said he was cute and he was disgusting? Anyway, it was a good advice. Wow! Its so good right now! The staff eximed as he changed his eyes with determination. Shin Yewon also sharpened her eyes without losing. The concept was a man who wooed and a woman who resisted. The finale of the pictorial was a scene where Yeon Seo put a crown on Shin Yewon, who was sitting on the throne, behind her. Good! The photographer encouraged the models until his throat was sore. He heardter that he was not such a talkative person. He was clearly excited by the good subject. One more time! When Yeon Seo lifted the beads on the ryu (a type of crown) with his hand and pressed his face close to hers as if to kiss her, the staff who had been gasping shouted loudly. Wow This is no joke. This will cause a stir when its released, right? It cant not. We have to print a lot of copies, right? Chapter 118: There’s Another Accomplice Chapter 118: There¡¯s Another Aplice Chapter 118 < Theres Another Aplice > Whos that? Hes handsome. Wheres he going? To the directors office? A man in a suit with an extraordinary presence knocked on the directors office door. The trainees eyes followed Lim Seung-hyuns back. A weak voice from inside told him toe in. Are you the one who called me? Yes. Uh just clear a spot and sit down. Were a smallpany do you want some coffee? No, Im fine. Lim Seung-hyun cleared a seat and sat down, then handed over his business card. It wasnt a business card from Jusung Entertainment, but a in white one with only a simple contact number. So, what did you want to ask me that you came all the way here? The man across from him fiddled with his beard. He seemed to live here, as there was a makeshift bed in the corner. Lim Seung-hyun asked him the question that his boss wanted to know. Twinkle what a nostalgic name The man was briefly lost in his memories, then cleared his throat under Lim Seung-hyuns scary gaze. Its been almost 20 years, so I dont remember much. Any clue would be helpful. Or any memorable incident. Hmm The man rocked his chair back and forth, deep in thought. Then he suddenly stopped and looked at Lim Seung-hyun. Oh, there was one guy who was insanely crazy. A stalker? Yes, theyre finally making aw to punish stalkers, but back then, there was nothing like that, and entertainers were expected to endure it, and anyway, the stalker was no joke. Lim Seung-hyun didnt interrupt the mans rambling and quietly watched him. All kinds of people were twisted. They somehow found out where the kids lived and tried to break in through the security bars, or they waited outside the dorm and ran after them when they got out of the car. Thats serious. Yes, and there was one guy who was the worst of them. The man scrunched up his face, trying to remember. That Hee-seo, he said he was dating her and told thepany not to make my wife work, and he sent a marriage certificate written in his own blood and stuff like that. Huh At first, I thought he was just a typical delusional patient. He only terrorized thepany. But then Lim Seung-hyun loosened his crossed arms and focused on the mans words. I think it was when they did Under the Persimmon Tree. He got in as an extra actor and approached Hee-seo. What did he do? He seemed to want to harass her, but if it wasnt for the manager at the time, it would have been a big mess. It was a close call. That was lucky. A delusional patient who believed he was married to Hee-seo. Lim Seung-hyun guessed that this was the person Yoo Yeon Seo suspected. He wasnt sure yet, though Did you report him to the police? We tried to, but I think the PD smoothed it over, saying it would interfere with the filming. Thats too bad. Actually, even if we reported him, the awareness of stalkers back then they probably just gave him a warning. Then he must have gone crazy when he heard about the deceaseds marriage. Oh, dont even mention it. The man waved his hand and sighed, as if he didnt want to recall it. As soon as Hee-seo and Yoo Geon-mins marriage news came out, the stalker went to thepany and Twinkles dorm and caused a ruckus. He even shed blood in the process. After they got married, Yoo Geon-min secretly took care of the stalker and the industry people who harassed Hee-seo, or so they said, but who knows. Do you know his name, by any chance? I dont know but he was a pretty important extra, so maybe you can find him in the credits? Thank you. Do you remember anything else? *** Thank you, you did well. Yoo Yeon Seo hung up the phone with Lim Seung-hyun and let out a small sigh. Under the Persimmon Tree he thought of Lee Seon-ja, who had appeared in Dreaming with him. She yed Hee-seos mother in Under the Persimmon Tree, so she might remember the stalkers existence. Oh, hello. He felt someone greet him cheerfully and turned around. He showed his face in the media often, so even people he didnt know greeted him like they were neighbors. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes and looked at the person, then widened them. Hello, writer. Nice to see you here. Min Joo-kyungs eyes sparkled with admiration. She was the writer of Nations Bird, and she had run into Yoo Yeon Seo while buying coffee before the reading. Oh, you recognize me? Of course I do. Im going to be working on your work soon. She gave him a lip service, and Min Joo-kyung giggled and bounced on her feet. She likes me too much As it turned out, the writer had written the script with Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Ye-won in mind from the beginning. And JSTV had taken Guk-sae on the condition that they bring the lead actors that the writer wanted. Did he say that I dont have to do this if I dont want to? Or did he just say it because he thought I could do it? Anyway, Choi Yoo-jin was a scary person. What would you like to have? Can you buy me something too? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. He had nothing to do anyway, and he was curious about what the writer thought of the characters in the script, so he joined Min Joo-kyung at the table. Theres still more than an hour left until the reading, but you came early. I like toe out early and have coffee. How about you, Yeon Seo? Me too. Actually, it was a bit suffocating to be at home. It was quiet, but it felt like he could hear hallucinations. Maybe thats why the original Yoo Yeon Seo had made a fuss and thrown money around in the downtown area. How did you like the script? It was fun. It reminded me of someone. Who? My brother. The male lead of Guk-sae that he was going to y, Seong Hyun-woo, was born as the second son of a chaebol family, but he was handsome and good at his work, so he was a celebrity and a chaebol third generation with a high national poprity. Yoo Eun-ho was also famous for being a genius since he was young, and he was good at his work and handsome, so he had a poprity that rivaled that of any entertainer. When Yoo Yeon Seo answered with a smile, Min Joo-kyung, the writer, smiled awkwardly. Actually, I wrote Hyun-woo with him as a motif. Oh, I see. Yoo Yeon Seo answered like that and flipped through the script in his hand. He had no problem with interpreting the character since he was living with his brother. But the romantic emotional line was still difficult. I also used you as a reference for Seo-eun. Me? He didnt expect that. The female lead, Lee Seo-eun, was the only princess of the Korean Empire, and she was a person who had the ability and the effort to be the next emperor. She also had a high public interest, but she became an issue maker by ident because of her cousins younger brother, who was a scoundrel. Now that you mention it, it does seem like that But Im different from her, I did whatever I wanted. Min Joo-kyung, who took it as a joke, chuckled. Actually, there are many writers who write with you two as models. Its a good source. The two brothers of a chaebol family, the capable older brother and the issue maker younger brother. If you put them as the male lead and the sub-male, and squeeze the female lead in between, its perfect! Min Joo-kyung spoke fast with excitement. Yoo Yeon Seoughed at her. He wondered if he should get some royalties for this. How do you feel abouting to romance after doing crime stories for a while? Well, what can I say? She even tried to interview him now. She was an interesting person. He didnt think all writers were like this Yoo Yeon Seo looked at her with a curious look. This time, I went with the male lead only, and it was easier for me to write. Actually, he didnt remember, but he had never done a romance genre drama. He was pushed by the sub in Our Moments, which was a romance genre. He actually couldnt watch it until the end. The original body was so bad at acting If you have any questions after reading the script, feel free to ask. In the y, Seong Hyun-woo proposes a contract marriage to Lee Seo-eun to take over the Cheon-o Group by pushing his ipetent brother. The Korean Empire in Guk-sae had a setting that it had powerful resources and power. Lee Seo-eun tries to use Seong Hyun-woo, who has a high national poprity, to raise her own fallen support rate. And ording to the contract, they date and feel romantic feelings for each other in the process, which was the charm of Guk-sae. Is there a story from when they were young? Oh, I was going to tell you that after the reading It turned out that the two main characters had met when they were young, and Seong Hyun-woo, the male lead, did not forget and devoted himself to Lee Seo-eun. The key point of the drama, Ill make you the emperor. You dont have to know. also came from here. But Lee Seo-eun had lost her memory and didnt remember Seong Hyun-woo. She lost her memory? Huh, how exquisite. Anyway, it was an attractive character. He thought he would get a lot of attention when the drama aired. But How do I immerse myself 100%? It was also a limit to empathize with Shin Ye-won as a child actor, as he did in the photo shoot. He needed to study how to make the viewers flutter. *** After finishing the reading of Guk-sae, Yoo Yeon Seo returned home and opened his eyes wide as he saw the empty house. No ones here? He got a message from Yoo Eun-ho. (Bro) Imte. That meant he finally had some free time. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled. My body is getting better, should I start again? He was worried about the shooting the day after tomorrow, but he was used to the pain by now. He had to endure and try. Beta, lets start, Okay. That was good for him. He had a headache from deducing the situation from the scattered memories. It would be a burden on his body, but. I hope theres something to harvest this time. After a brief ckout, he opened his eyes to find himself in a film set. Cut! Yeon Seo, hold on a second The director called him with a sigh in his voice. Your voice is too stiff. Can you please soften it a bit? How do you expect me to act well when I see that? Yeon Seo frowned as he felt a surge of resentment. It was a silent protest against having to act well while seeing that shape hovering above the other actor. Ill do my best. Sigh The director shook his head at his objection. And then the shooting resumed. Yeon Seo elicited many sighs from the staff with his poor acting, simr to before. So thats why he cant act. As he watched his memory, Yeon Seo began to understand his original self. He should be grateful that he could say his lines normally while seeing that shape. Oh, I hope that thing doesnt bother me when Im doing it. He thought carelessly in between the ckouts of his memory. And when he opened his eyes again, he saw the childhood memory he had longed for. Thats strange. Everyone is treating me cautiously, but that man is different. The young Yeon Seo thought as he headed back to where his family was gathered. It was right after he had encountered a suspicious person. Yeon Seok, where did you go? Its boring to be with grandpa. Yeon Seo ran away again after hearing his grandfathers nagging. He went to the annex where Heeseo was. The memory didnt continue, but he probably found Heeseos corpse. When he returned to reality, Yeon Seo scowled. Thats too short. The young Yeon Seo met a suspicious person and got scolded by his grandfather. And then he went to where Heeseo was in a matter of minutes. No matter how light Heeseo was, he couldnt hang an adult woman without a trace in such a short time. Not by himself. Then Theres more than one aplice. At least two. Or maybe more. Why did I think there was only one? The security of the mansion was so strict. Yeon Seo ran his fingers through his hair nervously and bowed his head over the sink. This is a headache. Chapter 119: The Phoenix (1). Chapter 119: The Phoenix (1). Chapter 119 < The Crane (1). > He couldnt afford to neglect the matter that had suddenlye up, even though he had more aplices now. After leaving the investigation to Im Seung-hyun, Yoo Yeon Seo arrived at the filming site of The Crane. Oh? You came early. You still have some time before your shoot, Yeon Seo. Yes, I came to watch. Actually, this wasnt the ce where he was supposed to film. But it was easier to understand the whole flow of the drama if he watched as many scenes as possible. The well-made set, the elegance and beauty of the traditional Korean house, and the colorful linen curtains fluttering in the wind were captured on the monitor. The visual quality was impressive even without any post-processing. After a brief camera adjustment, the scene between Lee Seo-eun, yed by Shin Ye-won, and her uncle and the current emperor, Lee Wook, began. Lee Seo-eun tossed her head back nervously and crossed the courtyard. She was more noticeable for her aura than her luxury suit, high heels, and sparkling essories. She had a presence that matched her reputation as a veteran actress. Is he in there? Just a moment, Your Highness. Ignoring the courtdys attempt to stop her, Lee Seo-eun flung open the door and stared at the back of Lee Wook, who was managing the orchid. Uncle. Youre still the same. I said I wanted some time alone Its not my fault. She nced at the newspaper that was lying next to the orchid and said. The newspaper had the headlines: (Princess Lee Seo-euns abuse of power scandaldropping poprity. Is the Korean Empire okay with this?) (Current emperors collusion controversy, is the crane fake? Conspiracy theories spread) on the front page. I know. Its Lee Kang, that bastard. But why a marriage proposal all of a sudden? The royal family had quickly exined that the abuse of power scandal was not true, but the public was already having a field day with the princess who had caused trouble. She knew it was wise to let it pass quietly in this situation. But a marriage proposal out of the blue? It was no different from getting rid of the troublesome princess. Are you trying to marry me off and make Lee Kang your heir? Dont say such horrible things. Hes a scoundrel who will ruin the country. Then why! Lee Kang, the only son of the current emperor, who was always causing trouble. Lee Seo-eun was frustrated by everything, including her grandfather who she couldnt understand at all. Seo-eun. Lee Wook, who had only shown his back, turned around and looked at Lee Seo-eun. He had a stern expression, but a gentle smile on his lips. Cheon-oh Group is a good match, isnt it? We can also form a business alliance with them. But hes the second son. Im just cleaning up after my brother. Everyone knew that the second son of Cheon-oh Group was a bastard. Lee Wooks cheek muscles twitched slightly at Lee Seo-euns innocent answer. But it was only for a moment. He smiled again, looking friendly. Hes like you, then. Are you teasing me right now? No, Im always sorry for you. Lee Wook smiled meaningfully and approached his niece. Its better that hes the second son. You can just bring him in as a consort Just meet him once. He has a good image, so he might help you raise your poprity. Lee Wook patted Lee Seo-euns shoulder. Lee Seo-eun nced at the hand on her shoulder. Lately, she felt a chill from Lee Wooks touch. By the way, do you have anything on your mind these days? Ill go. He even said something weird. Lee Seo-eun frowned and turned to leave. The courtdies who had been holding their breath closed the door. Tsk, whats so good about that stubborn girl that he had to arrange a marriage for her first? Well, thats good for me, though. Lee Wook clicked his tongue and carefully wiped off the dust on the orchid. As Lee Seo-eun was crossing the garden, a woman followed her. The woman, who had prominent cheekbones, whispered in a voice full of joy. Your Highness, is it true that you got a marriage proposal from Seong Hyun-woo? Choi Court Lady, do you really like him? Of course. Hes Seong Hyun-woo, you know. Dont you know? I dont. Choi Court Lady was theic relief of The Crane, ying Lee Seo-euns secretary and friend. Hes the nations husband material. Hes handsome, well-behaved, and has no bad rumors. Hes more popr than most celebrities these days. Really? She exined with a cheerful voice, or secretly watched the two main characters romance and enjoyed it. That was her role. Lee Seo-eun was intrigued by Choi Court Ladys exnation. So, are you going to reject him? Ill see him. Just then, a negative news about Lee Seo-eun came up on the electronic board at Gwanghwamun Square. She sighed softly as she saw it. Cut! Good job! Ah, youre amazing, Ye-won! The director of The Crane, Gu Do-hyun, gave Shin Ye-won a thumbs up. Shin Ye-won, who nodded with a smile, saw Yoo Yeon Seo standing in front of the monitor and widened his eyes. Are you here already? Yes. I just wanted to get a feel for the flow. Thats why youre improving so fast. Shin Ye-won smiled and stood next to Yoo Yeon Seo. Even though Shin Ye-won was wearing high heels, Yoo Yeon Seo was still a head taller than her. They had a chemistry that came from their size difference, and the camera that was filming the behind-the-scenes didnt miss them. Lets move quickly! The filming team and the two actors moved to a nearby cafe after finishing all the shooting at the pce. There were already a lot of people gathered, probably because the shooting was announced. Wow, its Yoo Yeon Seo. Crazy, awesome. Yoo Yeon Seo got out of the van and quickly entered the cafe. The screams of the spectators were heard btedly. Inside the cafe, there were extras sitting at the tables. They must have been waiting since early morning for this short scene. From now on, Im Seong Hyun-woo. Yoo Yeon Seo checked his half-pulled-back hair and didnt take his eyes off the script. Seong Hyun-woo had lived in his brothers shadow. He had done the eldest sons duty by cleaning up his brothers mess, but the glory always went to his brother. It was natural. He was a bastard. He felt the injustice of this discrimination and harbored a darkness to take his brothers ce, but he didnt show it and wrapped it up with a mask of cunning. He had a wish for the first time in his life. It was Lee Seo-eun. Mr. Seong Hyun-woo? Yoo Yeon Seo, who had be Seong Hyun-woo and sat down, smiled faintly at the voice he felt behind him. It was a smile that made him curious about his situation, mixed with longing and joy. The camera wasnt on him, but he had to act as Seong Hyun-woo himself. The staff who watched this held their breath and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. Its Lee Seo-eun. Im Seong Hyun-woo. Your Highness. Seong Hyun-woo smiled happily. Lee Seo-eun, who thought his smile was unpleasant, looked around slightly. There were too many people for them to meet. There were even people taking pictures. Did it have to be here? Lee Seo-eun said in a displeased voice, and Seong Hyun-woo was supposed to answer cunningly, Yes, it had to be here. But Yoo Yeon Seo was silent. Cut! Mr. Yu? The director stopped the shooting reluctantly. Shin Ye-won was surprised and tapped the table with her index finger. Yeon Seo, whats wrong? Yoo Yeon Seo stared nkly at the air and lowered his head. Something dropped with a thud. Fortunately, he blocked it with his hand and it didnt stain his clothes. Shin Ye-won, who was sitting across from him, heard him say, Hey, hes bleeding from his nose. Excuse me. Im the manager. Lee Tae-gyeom came in between the cameras and handed him a handkerchief. Lee Tae-gyeom, who was nervous because Lim Seung-hyun wasnt there, whispered. Hey, are you okay? Do you want to go to the bathroom? Lee Tae-gyeom, who had received Lim Seung-hyuns special order to take care of him when he wasnt there, took Yoo Yeon Seo to the bathroom. Hes bleeding from his nose at this timing. Wasnt his smile bad earlier? Should we film that? Good, do we have more cameras? The director and the staff didnt take it seriously and prepared for the shooting again. Nosebleeds could happen in everyday situations. No one took it seriously. Hey, should we call off the shooting? But Lee Tae-gyeom, who knew the truth, said cautiously as he saw the blood falling on the sink. There was quite a lot. Its okay. Yoo Yeon Seo, who barely stopped the bleeding, lifted his head and frowned. Oh, really. He felt good, but he couldnt help but lose his immersion because of the figure above Shin Ye-won. He suddenly felt angry that this only happened to him. The original body in his memory didnt have such a hysterical reaction. I have to put my personal matters aside for a while. There was still a lot of shooting left. If he ended it like this, it would look like he was quitting the shooting because of a nosebleed. He closed his eyes and did mind control. Mr. Yu, are you okay now? It stopped. Im sorry. He fixed his makeup and sat down again. He lost his immersion, but his strength was that he could switch on and off quickly. Yoo Yeon Seo gave the okay sign. Yes, it had to be here. Seong Hyun-woo said cunningly and crossed his arms on the table. He only looked at Lee Seo-eun with a new eye, who he met after a long time. Lee Seo-eun thought, why is he looking at me so ufortably? She closed her mouth tightly because she didnt want to talk. But, Your Highness. What? Havent we met somewhere before? Lee Seo-eun frowned and pulled her head back. Wow, really, isnt that an old-fashioned way? Ah It doesnt work. Seong Hyun-woo raised his hands to show his surrender and saidnguidly. Lee Seo-eun actually thought, why are you acting so badly when youre supposed to be decent? Do you hate having a marriage meeting with me that much? Yes, I dont feel like doing it at all. Youll have to do it anyway, right? What did you say? Seong Hyun-woo nced around. Why do you think I chose this ce as the meeting spot? A cafe on the second floor of a busy street, where people recognized them and snapped photos. By tomorrow, the front page of the newspaper would be flooded with articles like (Lee Seo-eun, dating the third generation of Cheon-o Group) (Princess Lee Seo-eun X Chaebol third generation Seong Hyun-woo, the wedding of the century?). Lee Seo-eun shot him a horrified look. Huh! Mr. Seong Hyun-woo, arent you very different from whats known? Were you that interested in me? No way. She felt there was no point in talking anymore. As Lee Seo-eun got up to leave, Seong Hyun-woo spoke in a serious tone. Let me make a proposal. Will you sit down again? Please. In the end, Lee Seo-eun sighed and sat down again. Our princess needs me to inherit the throne. A handsome, well-known, and popr candidate for a husband. Seong Hyun-woo pointed at himself with his index finger, waving it lightly. His gesture looked so casual that Lee Seo-eun crossed her arms and said sarcastically. Arent you embarrassed to say that yourself? And I need your power too. Why? She hated being dragged into a one-sided rtionship. But if Seong Hyun-woo needed her too, things would change. Seeing his attitude turn serious, Lee Seo-eun also dropped her uncooperative posture and looked into his eyes. I dont want to live in my brothers shadow anymore. To do that, I need the royal family. So? Lets make a contract. Seong Hyun-woo smiled softly at Lee Seo-eun. She doubted if this was really true, but she didnt avoid his gaze. They felt a strange atmosphere just by looking at each other silently. It was like a battle of wills, but also like a chemistry between two famous actors. Cut! Okay! The director shouted loudly, having captured the scene on camera for a long time. Chapter 120: The Phoenix (2). Chapter 120: The Phoenix (2). Chapter 120 < The Phoenix (2). > A few days after the filming of The Phoenix began, the photoshoot pictures of Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Ye-won were pre-released on the website. They werebeled as B-cuts and behind-the-scenes collections, but they were too good to be discarded, so they were released in advance. -Have you seen the The Phoenix couple photoshoot? This is crazy, is this real? If those are B-cuts, what are the A-cuts? Their chemistry is amazing Give me more But why are their eyes like that? Yoo Yeon Seo is guilty The pictures captured Yoo Yeon Seo, who approached Shin Ye-won to untangle the beads of her ne that were strangely tangled, while Shin Ye-won wasughing during a break in the photoshoot. In fact, they were immersed in studying the affectionate gaze even during the break, and the photographer did not miss that and captured it on camera. -The Phoenix filming sighting came out Wow Is it a theme park date? Its already delicious The writer seems to like cliches I like it too Their chemistry is better than I thought When is The Phoenix airing? And then, the leaked filming pictures were uploaded on SNS. It was a witness ount of the two leads wearing headbands and holding soft ice cream in their hands at the theme park. In fact, some of the pictures were deliberately released by the productionpany as if they were witness pictures. As they released one picture after another, The Phoenix aroused peoples expectations and immersed themselves in filming without a break. Lee Seo-eun, who was persuaded by Seong Hyun-woo, signed the contract. However, there were some detailed conditions attached to the contract. Most of them were uses added by Lee Seo-eun. (Seo-eun, what are you doing tomorrow?) Im going to be sick that day. (What about the day after?) I think I have an appointment that day? (Youre making it difficult by being so uncooperative. Lets deduct one date.) Their contract period was exactly six months, the number of dates was four times a month, and there were some exceptions such as deducting the number of dates if the media wrote an article that doubted their rtionship. A theme park? (Yes, do you hate it?) What, were not kids, a theme park. (Why? I like it. Ive never been there before, actually.) Lee Seo-eun had never been there either. She heard stories and wanted to go. But she was too proud to ept it easily. In the end, Lee Seo-eun, who pretended to lose to Seong Hyun-woos request, came to the theme park and frowned at Seong Hyun-woo, who suddenly held her hand. What? Theres a reporter behind us. Lee Seo-eun quickly rxed her expression and hung a smile on her lips. At the quick change, Seong Hyun-woo lowered his head and whispered in Lee Seo-euns ear. Wow, you could act as the queen. What did you say? That! Lets ride that. What? Uh, uh? Lee Seo-eun, whose hand was grabbed, was dragged along. At first, she was dumbfounded, wondering what kind of person he was. The third-generation chaebol who was called the nations son-inw was running around like a child, and it was like watching arge dog. Lee Seo-euns mouth gradually rose. In this scene, Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Ye-won, who had never been to the theme park before, enjoyed the rides with excitement. As a result, the screen showed Seong Hyun-woo and Shin Ye-wons first date scene very realistically. Cut, good! After that, the contract date scenes that made the viewers flutter continued. The directors specialty was to show the natural colors vividly, and using that, Lee Seo-eun and Seong Hyun-woo walked slowly in the middle of a daisy field full of flowers. The sky was also dust-free and clear. Sometimes this is nice, right? Yes, its pretty. Lee Seo-eun admired the flower field that spread out in front of her eyes. Her left hand was already held by Seong Hyun-woo. Now it was natural to hold hands. Seong Hyun-woo noticed that and stood in front of Lee Seo-eun and stared at her face. Do you know that? What? Theres only us here. Originally, their contract date had to be done in a crowded ce where people could witness. That way, the reporters would write articles that had enough impact. Lee Seo-eun, who realized that btedly, looked up at Seong Hyun-woo nkly. And just then, the wind blew and Lee Seo-euns long hair tickled her forehead. Ah. Lee Seo-eun squinted her eyes, and Seong Hyun-woo raised his hand and fixed her hair. It was a careful touch with affection. This was Yoo Yeon Seos ad-lib that was not in the script. . Lee Seo-eun stared nkly at the touch and the gaze that seemed to pierce her heart. The two lovers held hands as they faced each other. The director, whose cheekbones were raised high, opened his mouth after passing the scheduled time. Cut! Wow, that was good! The staff members who were watching with bated breath cheered softly. Oh, hes bleeding from his nose again. Yeah. Is he really not sick? Before the first broadcast of National Bird, during lunchtime, Shin Ye-won, who was eating from the food truck sent by one of Yoo Yeon Seos family members, stared at Yoo Yeon Seo who was bleeding from his nose again. Its nothing. You should go to the hospital anyway. Our body is our asset. Well, it would be the same even if he went to the hospital He pressed a bunch of tissues to his nose and looked around. He asionally bled from his nose and coughed, leaving his seat. The staff members were also talking behind his back, asking if he was not sick. It would be troublesome if the rumor spreads. He forced a bright expression and stuffed a spoonful of rice into his mouth. He couldnt taste anything. By the way, about the next scene. Yes. Seo Eun will be med for the ident caused by Lee Kang, right? The romance between Seong Hyun-woo and Lee Seo-eun was not a one-time thing, and the two beautiful people were quietly dating. Lee Seo-euns dropped poprity also recovered a lot. Seong Hyun-woo received his fathers attention as he had a chance to be the heir. But another incident happened that lowered her poprity again. Lee Kang, who had no ability and only caused trouble, was jealous of his cousin bing the crown prince and deliberately framed her. Im really saying this without any malice. You know that, right? Yes, its okay. Tell me. Well How was it for you? You were in the same situation before. Shin Ye-won added that he didnt have to answer if he didnt want to, thinking that it was a strange question. Well Yoo Yeon Seo was lost in thought. Before he possessed him, when he had a national anti-fan image that pierced the sky, the original body didnt seem to care. At that time, he rather I liked it when people cursed at me. That way, I could always remember that I killed my mother. So I preferred to be ridiculed as hopeless. He really dug his own grave. Yoo Yeon Seo shuddered involuntarily. What are you talking about? Who likes to be cursed at? What does it matter? Theyre just jealous of you. You have a lot of money and youre handsome Uh. Mr. Seong Hyun-woo, pleasee in. Yoo Yeon Seo, who possessed Seong Hyun-woo, answered with a witty tone and silently chewed his rice. *** After finishing the shooting, Yoo Yeon Seo walked to his bed, dragging his legs, and threw himself on it. Ah Im exhausted. Shin Ye-won praised his acting, saying that she would fall for him if he kept doing this, and so did the staff. The atmosphere on the set was good, but in fact, Yoo Yeon Seo had to spend a lot of mental energy. In the drama, Seong Hyun-woo gradually falls for Lee Seo-eun. As the drama progresses, he has to show more affection in his eyes and actions towards her. He had to calcte every angle of his face that was reflected on the camera and adjust his emotions to show the so-called melodrama eyes. He sometimes got NGs because of the hallucinations and illusions that popped up. The shooting time was limited, so he had to ignore all that and somehow get an OK sign from the director. He had a lot to worry about. Yes. He was lying on the bed, doing nothing, when he heard a vibration from his pocket. He answered the phone without checking. (Is this Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo?) Yes, what is it? He felt the other person sigh. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned and looked at the screen. It was an unknown number. (You caused us a lot of trouble, Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo.) Who are you? (Oh, Im from Film Company Goo-sang.) What? Where did they get his number? He wanted to hang up right away, but he was afraid that it would look like he was scared, so he decided to listen to what they had to say. (Did you take Mr. Lee Jung-hoon away? Because of that, were in a lot of trouble. Actor Jang Ye-jun is also angry, saying what kind of nonsense is this.) The other person snapped back at Yoo Yeon Seos rude answer. Heughed incredulously as he listened. As if Im not tired enough. Do they think Im easy? He had a lot on his mind, from his first romance acting to hallucinations and illusions, and the killer who killed Lee Hee-seo. Now some weird person was calling him toin. Oh, I heard from the director. When you were stealing someone elses scenario, when did you say you wanted to sign a contract again? (How dare you, Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo.) So youre scared now that Im stepping in? The shocking proposal to gather the staff aggressively and try to negotiate the best deal possible with the actor, regardless of what guarantee they offered, was bound to spread in the industry. They miraculously finished the pre-production in a short time and started filming right away. But it turned out that the director was Lee Jeong-hoon, and the script wouldnte out so easily in such a short period of time. Movie Company Idea btedly realized that the director had taken Yoo Yeon Seos side and hurriedly contacted Lee Jeong-hoon. [What? You want to make a contract again? Are you crazy? Do you think Im a fool?] [Theres no way Im going to work with you guys. I already signed two more contracts with JS.] Of course, Lee Jeong-hoon rejected their offer. He had already signed the contract, and he didnt think the productionpany that had stabbed him in the back once would do it again. He told Yoo Yeon Seo that he felt really relieved after saying that. (Lets not do this among us in the industry, okay? Its troublesome if you muddy the waters with your personal hobby.) Personal hobby What an interesting expression. He must have thought that he was not a filmmaker, but just a rich mans money-grabber. But he seemed to have forgotten that the rich man had the distribution rights. So stealing someone elses script is not muddying the waters? (Yoo Yeon Seo, you dont know much about this industry, do you? This kind of thing happens a lot.) Just because itsmon doesnt mean its not wrong. Dont you agree? Who are you to teach me? Yoo Yeon Seo got up and flicked his hair back nervously. Do you think itsmon for a creator to lose their rights and not get a fairpensation? Are you talking nonsense with your mouth open? (Excuse me) The other party seemed to be flustered by Yoo Yeon Seos aggressive tone and trailed off. I dont care about anything anymore. You guys can make your own movie, whatever. (Yoo Yeon Seo, you cant do that. Its against the ethics.) So what? If youre unhappy, why dont you make a movie and release it before us? Oh, do you have a distributor who will take you? (Sigh Lets y fair.) The other partys attitude changed when they heard the word distributor. Yoo Yeon Seoughed out loud at their ridiculousness. (Yoo Yeon Seo.) What, do you want me to block all the movies youve made from screening? Do you want me to put them in some rural areas at dawn or midnight? Do you want me to show you what it means to have no ethics? (No, wait) Oh, you want that. Okay, I got it. (Just a minute) He hung up the phone angrily and threw it aside. The phone rang again, but he ignored it. It was a pretty big moviepany, so they wouldnt give up and try to contact him again or badmouth him. Ah My head hurts. But he didnt care anymore. Chapter 121: The Phoenix (3) Chapter 121: The Phoenix (3) Chapter 121 < The Phoenix (3). > (This time, its the beach Princess Lee Seo-eun, Cheon-o Groups Seong Hyun-woos midnight date) (The princess couple, who have been quietly dating for three months, will they be reborn as the couple of the century?) Lee Seo-eun and Seong Hyun-woos contract date continued. The ces they went became dating spots and attracted crowds. There were even favorable analysis articles saying that the princess couple was boosting the domestic market. What the hell! In the pce, some maids passing by were startled by the sound of someone making a fuss. They soon realized that it was the princes pce and pretended not to notice. How is this possible? Just by dating one guy, her approval rating goes up? Its not impossible. They both had good images to begin with. Royal Secretary. Im just stating the objective facts. You should have behaved better in the first ce. Despite his somewhat rude words, Lee Kang didnt say anything to him. The royal secretary was the son of a nanny maid and was like a brother to Lee Kang. But why do you hate the princess? Shes annoying! She doesnt know her ce and acts up. The truth was, he felt inferior when he saw that Lee Seo-eun could do anything easily while he couldnt. Anyway, the next emperor will be yours. Do you need to have a solid base? With a snake-like face, he spoke softly and reassured Lee Kang. Its fun to see them delude themselves and suffer from false hope, isnt it? Thats true. He had to admit that it made sense. Seeing Lee Kangs mood soften, the royal secretary looked at him with a strange gaze. Your Highness, how about this? He whispered in Lee Kangs ear with a cunning expression. And Lee Seo-eun, who fell into Lee Kang and the royal secretarys scheme, was trying to avoid the reporters interviews and enter the pce. Is it true that you assaulted someone this morning? The victims side says they will sue you, how do you feel about that? There is a spection that the victim is the ex-lover of Cheon-o Groups Seong Hyun-woo, was it a love triangle fight? As a clich, the couple who were doing well faced hardship and adversity. The royal secretary, who had bribed a woman who secretly had a crush on Seong Hyun-woo, set up a clever trap. The bribed woman provoked Lee Seo-eun by mentioning Seong Hyun-woo, and Lee Seo-eun, who had been patient, was just trying to help her when she was about to fall, but the CCTV showed that Lee Seo-eun was assaulting and pushing her at a perfect angle. The person who imed to be the victim was interviewing with all kinds of media and said they would sue Lee Seo-eun. Are you okay? Lee Seo-eun, who barely entered her room, sighed as she looked at Choi, the maid who asked her carefully. Its not me. Of course, I know its not. Dont worry. Were still investigating on our side. But people dont believe that. Lee Seo-eun walked shakily andy down on the bed. The media was constantly debating the abolition of the royal family, and in the process, Lee Seo-euns incidents and idents that she didnt even do were brought up. She was exhausted from trying to keep up appearances. Its really not me Itll be cleared up soon, dont worry too much. Lets watch TV, shall we? Choi, who was trying to cheer up Lee Seo-eun, deliberately pressed the remote control with an exaggerated tone. (The assault incident of Princess Lee Seo-eun that happened this morning in Cheongdam-dong) Change the channel. Huh? Just a moment. Choi turned up the TV volume instead. (What do you think of the assault incident of your lover, Princess Lee Seo-eun?) (Its not worth answering.) Lee Seo-eun, who had pulled the nket over her head, suddenly sat up and fixed her eyes on the TV. He was wearing a neat suit and had his hair half-tied back, but the only difference was that his expression, which was always smiling, was grim. (Were you acquainted with the victim, as we heard? Was it a love triangle fight?) (Was the princess violent by nature?) He ignored them and kept walking, but suddenly he stopped and turned around. The reporters pushed their microphones forward. (Shes not that kind of person.) (But the victims side already) (Then you only believe their side and bother me like this? I said its not Seo-eun. Do you need more exnation?) (But the evidence) (Did you analyze the evidence properly? Many experts found problems in the video, but what do you believe? Did you get paid or something?) Some of them actually received money from Lee Kang. But they shut their mouths at his blunt question. (I believe Seo-eun. Shes not that kind of person.) His eyes, staring straight at the camera, were filled with faith and trust. Soon his expression turned cold. (Clear them out.) He ordered the bodyguards who were waiting nearby to get rid of the trash. He walked away again. It was not surprising to see someone who was always misbehaving act like that. But when someone who was always upright and proper shot back like that, the reporters and the spectators stared at him nkly. (Gasp!) (If its not enough, bill it to Cheono Group.) He even snatched the camera from the annoying reporter and threw it on the ground. He took out all the money from his wallet and threw it at the reporter. It was a very insulting act. Wow Choi Sang-gung eximed softly, and Lee Seo-eun frowned. Seong Hyun-woo would suffer the consequences of doing that to a reporter. Especially since he was in the position of a prince At that moment, Lee Seo-euns phone rang. It was a text message from Seong Hyun-woo, asking her to meet him at the usual ce. Lee Seo-eun, who was heading to the meeting ce, quickened her pace when she saw Seong Hyun-woo in the distance. Didnt I tell you not to do anything stupid? Thud, a dull sound was heard, and Lee Seo-eun hid behind the wall. Seong Hyun-woos father, Chairman Seong, stormed out and yelled at him to behave properly before getting into the car. Lee Seo-eun pretended not to notice and went up to the rooftop of the building, the meeting ce. Why did you do that? On the rooftop, there was a small garden, a tform in the center, and string lights wrapped around the trees and railings. It was the core location of Guk-sae, Seong Hyun-woos frequent hideout. I dont know. Lee Seo-eun sat next to Seong Hyun-woo, who was looking at the night sky. We cant change public opinion right away, so why dont we just go along with it? Are you kidding me? I kept my promise. She remembered what he said one day, Even if the world doesnt believe you, I will. Lee Seo-eun was speechless for a moment. Her eyes were on the sky, but her attention was on him. She felt suffocated and said in a low voice. Why are you doing this? He got up from his seat and knelt down in front of Lee Seo-eun. Because I like you, Your Highness? He looked up at her. His eyes sparkled, perhaps because of the light. Lee Seo-eun turned her head away from his gaze. Stop joking. Im serious. He lowered his head for a moment and then looked at her face again. His expression was earnest. He wanted to hold her hand, but he clenched his fist and held back, afraid that she would be startled by his touch. He poured out his feelings. I like you. Maybe you dont remember, but since a long time ago. Lee Seo-eun didnt have parents since the day she remembered her childhood. She had to endure her grandfathers subtle pressure and Lee Kangs restraint. But she thought she could make it on her own. The first time she received affection without any strings attached, it was sweeter than she expected. But she felt like she would fall apart if she gave in to her feelings. You should ice your face. So she ran away. Cut! Seong Hyun-woo stared at Lee Seo-euns back as she ran away. And he gazed at the door she left for a long time. When the directors cut sign was heard, Yoo Yeon-seo closed his tired eyes. Hyun-woo (sitting in front of Seo-eun and looking up at her face) Because I like you, Your Highness? It might sound cheesy if you just read the script. But it was the actors role to make the dialogue and the situation appealing. When he delivered this line, he had to mix half of it with yfulness and half of it with seriousness. The director and Shin Ye-won, who were watching the monitor, looked satisfied, but Yoo Yeon-seo furrowed his brow. It didnte out as he intended, and he thought he could do better if he filmed it one more time. Should we do it again? The assistant director looked at his watch. It was a pre-produced drama, so the schedule was rxed, and there was still time left for filming. The director looked at Shin Ye-won. Its really good now But if Ye-won and Yeon-seo want to, lets do it one more time. Im sorry. Sister, lets do it one more time. Shin Ye-won nodded agreeably. And Lee Seo-eun, along with Choi Sang-gung, investigated the scene of the incident early in the morning to clear her name. That car It was on the CCTV, right? Yes, oh! The ck box! After pleading with the car owner, Lee Seo-eun and Choi Sang-gung secured the video and uploaded it to the video tform. (Who is responsible for the malicious public opinion maniption against Princess Lee Seo-eun?) (Princess Lee Seo-euns assault was not true. It was just a good intention to catch her from falling) The victim, who had threatened to sue the princess through the media until yesterday, disappeared. And public opinion changed. Criticism of those who instigated the assault, sympathy for Lee Seo-eun, and favorable reactions to Seong Hyun-woo, who had believed in her until the end. After solving all the problems, Lee Seo-eun answered the phone that rang for the first time in a long time. What? You didnt answer my calls. (Oh, Im sorry. I was busy with something urgent. But wasnt it you who didnt answer after that?) Lee Seo-euns face turned red as she ran out of words. So, what happened to that woman? (Are you jealous?) What do you mean? Seong Hyun-woo was surprised by the unexpected answer and soon smiled pleasantly. (Oh did you?) Why are youughing? (Actually, I was busy with that matter.) Dont worry if its a false usation. Ive solved everything. (Did you find out who ordered it? I found out something interesting.) While they were out of touch, Seong Hyun-woo investigated the person who imed to be the victim, the reporter who wrote malicious articles, and the rtionship with Lee Kang. Lee Seo-eun didnt hesitate to reveal the truth. (The prince Lee Kang was behind the malicious public opinion against the princess.) (Who is Lee Kang? The notorious yboy of the royal familyhis approval rating plummeted to the 10% range) Did you have to do that to Lee Kang? I hate being insulted for something I didnt do. Seo-eun hes your brother. So you want me to ignore him attacking me? And the confrontation between the emperor and Lee Seo-eun begins. When Lee Seo-eun and Seong Hyun-woo confirmed their feelings and started a real rtionship instead of a contract, another crisis came. Wow, our sister. Your face is blooming since youre dating. Nothing more to say? Im leaving. Seong Hyun-woo, dont trust that bastard too much. What? Lee Kang, who seeded in distracting Lee Seo-euns attention, smirked and stabbed a wedge. Didnt you know that our dad and Seong Hyun-woo made a contract for your marriage? Chapter 122: The Phoenix (4) Chapter 122: The Phoenix (4) Chapter 122 < The Cuckoo (4). > Lee Seo-eun did not believe Lee Kangs words. She had no reason to trust him, knowing that he was behind the media attacks and the schemes to lower her approval rating. That cant be true. But the doubt in her heart grew bigger. The director had shown the viewers several times the face of Seong Hyun-woo, who would smile brightly at Lee Seo-eun but sink into a gloomy mood as soon as he turned away. Lee Seo-eun felt the same way. They seemed to know each other well, the emperor and Seong Hyun-woo, who had met for the first time. And they kept asking her if she remembered anything from her childhood. So, you still havent found it? No, I think I cant remember anything. And then, the viewers saw the secret conversation between the emperor and Seong Hyun-woo, which fueled their suspicion. Where did my beloved little sister hide it? But Seong Hyun-woos eyes were strange as he looked at the emperors back. There was hatred in his sharp gaze. Hyun-woo. Yes. The emperor turned around and looked at Seong Hyun-woo, who smiled as if nothing had happened. Dont tell me you really love that girl? Seong Hyun-woo did not answer and snickered. The emperor narrowed his eyes and observed him. He could not read his mind. Just like himself. Well, you wouldnt do that. Youre like me. The emperor was born as the eldest son, but he was a bastard born from the former emperors affair. In that sense, Seong Hyun-woo was like the emperor. The position of a secondary son, the personality of quietly waiting for an opportunity Maybe he was more like him than his own son, Lee Kang. Seong Hyun-woo did not avoid the emperors eyes, which rested on his shoulder. I will get the national seal for sure. You have to. Lately, Seo-eun has been bothering me a lot. The media that exposed the corruption of the emperor and Lee Kang, the growing controversy over the legitimacy of the throne, they needed the real national seal to silence them. The real national seal had a secret device that only the royal family could unlock. The current emperors seal was a fake. The former emperor had originally intended to abdicate to Lee Seo-euns father. Find it quickly. I have to move on my own. The emperor turned his body again after saying that. Seong Hyun-woo bowed his head slightly and left the emperors office. Hes dangerous. He was a man who had killed his half-brother to secure his position. What about his nephew? Seong Hyun-woo clenched his fist. Before he went outside, he turned his body and looked at the emperors office. [You have to.] Hes suspicious of me. Seong Hyun-woos expression turned cold as he turned around again. And then, a short shback scene. Seong Hyun-woo had actually dug up the corruption of the emperor and Lee Kang and caused the legitimacy issue. And he had be the emperors confidant to get more information and suggested the marriage with Lee Seo-eun first. What he wanted was for Lee Seo-eun to be the emperor, to repay the favor he had received from her and her father when he was young. But there was someone who had overheard the conversation between the emperor and Seong Hyun-woo. It was Lee Seo-eun, who had heard the news that Seong Hyun-woo had visited the emperor and had the chief maid nt a bug. Did you wait long? I heard you. What? Your conversation with my uncle. Lee Seo-eun, who had denied it until the end, exploded. Did you approach me on purpose? Is that it? Yes, thats it. Seong Hyun-woo closed his eyes and lowered his head, unable to lie to Lee Seo-eun. Lee Seo-eunughed bitterly at his sight. Tears welled up in her eyes. Just a moment, Seo-eun. Why? Why did you do that? Thats because! It was hard to say. The truth was, he owed his life to her and her father, and he wanted to do what she wished for. But the emperor was a dangerous person. So he hid it. He was afraid that Lee Seo-eun would be in danger if he told her the truth. Lets end it here. Seo-eun. Seong Hyun-woo gently grabbed Lee Seo-euns wrist with both hands. He spoke with a trembling voice, desperately. Dont you really remember? What was in the memory that I had lost, what did he want to do with it? Lee Seo-eun, angry, shook off his hand and got up from her seat. Cut, okay! Eun Seo-eun, shivering from the betrayal, and Hyun-woo Seong, desperately holding on to her. The staff cheered as they sensed the birth of a masterpiece scene. The atmosphere at the filming site was great with the overflowing budget. But Yoo Yeon Seo was lost in other thoughts. Did my brother not tell me because of that? Yoon-ho Yu did not inform Yoo Yeon Seo, the witness of the incident, of the investigation he was doing with Seo-jun Baek, saying that he wanted to tell him everything after he solved it. He was careful because he was afraid that he would have a seizure if he heard the name of Hee-seo Lee, who he lost his memory in a car ident, and that he would have another mental shock. The Guksae that he interpreted was simr. He wanted Eun Seo-eun to inherit the throne without knowing anything, even if he had to suffer. Yoon-seo, arent you going to monitor? Oh, I have to. But I preferred to be told sooner. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his head vigorously and walked to the monitor. When the filming of Guksae was heading to the climax, the filming team prepared to disband before the sun went down. Lets go home early today. Thank you for your hard work! It was possible because it was a pre-production. When the staff were busy cleaning up, Ye-won Shin raised her hand. Is there anyone who can go homete? Do you want to watch our drama together? Shall we? The actors waved their hands. When they heard that Yoo Yeon Seo attended every day even though it was not his filming day, a few other actors also joined. And the atmosphere among the actors was good as the top star Ye-won Shin approached them without hesitation. Im going to go home. Hey, what if the male lead is missing here? The actor who yed the role of Sang-gung Choi teased him. The others also joined the line. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed secretly and followed them. But is there a ce where all these people can fit? I prepared everything. Ye-won Shin said confidently. Did he n this? Yoo Yeon Seo gave up the idea of leaving in the middle. He decided to keep his seat until the end out of courtesy. The actors and staff of Guksae headed to a nearby meat restaurant. How much was our first broadcast rating? It will increase, right? Today, were going to have a date scene. The people started to bet lightly as they sat down. They were confident that the ratings would not increase if Ye-won Shin and Yoo Yeon Seo were together. Oh! Its starting! The actor who yed the role of Sang-gung Choi made a fuss. The opening of Guksae started on the big screen that Ye-won Shin had prepared after a long advertisement. It was the opening that people praised after the first broadcast. The Gyeongbokgung Pce, restored with CG, and Eun Seo-eun, who walked confidently through the colorful cloths fluttering in the wind, and Hyun-woo Seong, who wore a cloak over his suit, met. (Shall we go to the sea this time?) In thest episode of the second episode, there was a daisy flower bed scene, and after the drama ended, the peoples reaction was explosive, and onemunity said that it actually burst because people flocked. In the third episode that they were watching now, the date between Eun Seo-eun and Hyun-woo Seong continued. At a nce, it looked like a video pictorial of Ye-won Shin and Yoo Yeon Seo. One of the staff said, Wow, was the meat always this sweet? and the people around himughed softly. (Huh?!) (Be careful!) As they continued their date, a scene where Hyun-woo Seong subdued a person who ran towards Eun Seo-eun came out. (Wow, did you learn something like martial arts?) (I learned it a long time ago.) It was not a simple service scene, but a rice cake for the action scene that they would film tomorrow. Eun Seo-eun was kidnapped by the emperors subordinate, and Hyun-woo Seong saved her. It was a clich that remained from the beginning when the writer Min-joo Kyung had Yoo Yeon Seo in mind as the male protagonist because he was hooked on the action scenes in Baek-ho Ham and Dreaming. But what did you really learn? Ye-won Shin remembered that Yoo Yeon Seo did it at once without a stunt when he filmed that scene. Even in her eyes, who had no eye for it, it was a professional-like movement. Maybe he learned some self-defense because hes a chaebol? To prepare for kidnapping? The actor who yed the role of Kang Lee intervened. Well, something like that. Oh. Yoo Yeon Seo casually answered and observed his appearance on the screen. It came out pretty well. But. Should I be d about this? While everyone was screaming and enjoying it, Yoo Yeon Seo himself did not like his acting on the screen. He was already bothered by the fact that he couldnt immerse himself properly because of the illusion. Wow! Wow, its really exciting. I think it would be awkward if I did that. The dialogue that the writer Min-joo Kyung put his heart and soul into, and Hyun-woo Seong, who spit it out as if it was nothing. Exmations poured out everywhere. They all drank a ss and acted more exaggeratedly. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was tired of the atmosphere, went outside for a moment. My lord. Just then, Seung-hyun Lim got out of the car. Did you bring it? Here it is. Good job. Yoon Yeonseo took the document that he handed to her. It was the property details of the servant that she had investigated with Park Jungho, the secretary that her grandmother had assigned to her. It looked quite thick, judging by the size. She wondered if she should call Yoo Eunho and Baek Seojun soon to analyze it together. Can Iask you one question? It was Lim Seunghyun, who always silently did what Yoon Yeonseo told him to do. Well, he had worked hard, so there was no reason not to answer his question. Yoon Yeonseo nodded her head. What are you going to do if you find the culprit? When Lim Seunghyun first became Yoon Yeonseos secretary, he was told to do his job and never be curious about the wishes of the person he served. So he kept his mouth shut even if he was curious. But ever since he saw that scene with Yoo Eunho, he wondered if he really had to do as he was told. [Secretary Park.] So he asked for advice from someone else. [Ive been serving the director for a long time, but there is something I regret.] Park Geumju, who had fallen into despair after Lee Heeseos death, didnt show it, so he didnt know. He should have taken her to the hospital as soon as he noticed something was wrong. But he was restless because of Park Geumjus order to not worry about it, and time passed. In the meantime, the gap between Park Geumju and Yoon Yeonseos feelings grew deeper. Park Jungho advised him that sometimes he needed to interfere. I dont know She hadnt thought about it, and Yoon Yeonseo looked nkly at the sky, feeling stabbed. The reason for finding the culprit? Justbecause the original asked her to. It seemed like the right thing to do. But she hadnt thought about what she was going to do after finding him. I dont know either. Joo Sung was a chaebol who ruled Korea, and he could probably roast a judge. Maybe the culprit would rot in prison until he died. There were many people who were angry about Lee Heeseos death. Her father would take care of it. But can I really be satisfied with that? Yoon Yeonseo frowned slightly. The memory synchronization was now about 50%, and the process of mixing the two selves was half done. Thats why she couldnt figure out her own feelings properly. Chapter 123: The Phoenix (5) Chapter 123: The Phoenix (5) Chapter 123 < The Cuckoo (5) > The first episode aired and the word of mouth spread, and by the 3rd and 4th episodes, the viewership of The National Bird exploded. There was not much time left until thest shooting. Youre doing it like this Wow, youre really good. Can we go right away? Before the action scene, Yoo Yeon Seo matched the movements with the stunt actor. He casually moved around and calcted the camera position and angle, then spoke to the director. Can I modify the action a little bit? As long as you follow the line, you can do whatever you want. Then Ill do one more rehearsal. Sure. You can do it twice. The director nodded his head with a smile on his face, no matter what Yoo Yeon Seo did. Thanks to the influence of The National Bird, JSTVs OTT subscription rate hit a record high, and all the staff members received a bonus. They were nning to go on a reward vacation to a resort after the drama ended. In fact, Yoo Yeon Seo was not satisfied with the melodrama acting and focused on the action acting that he was confident in, but in the directors eyes, the lead actor looked so beautiful moving with such enthusiasm. Oh The director opened his mouth slightly as he saw Yoo Yeon Seo slide on the hood of the car and kick the stunt actor. Are you ready? Yes. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was staring nkly at the air for a moment, nodded his head. Seong Hyeon-woo lost his reason when he heard the news that Lee Seo-eun was kidnapped. Its a trap. You know that, sir. If you go now, both of you will be in danger. I have to go. Despite the entourages dissuasion, Seong Hyeon-woo drove roughly towards where Lee Seo-eun was. The entourage followed him. Your Highness, where is the national bird? Meanwhile, Lee Seo-eun, who was kidnapped and locked up in an abandoned warehouse, clenched her mouth at the kidnappers interrogation. The national bird should be with the grandfather, why are they looking for it from me? Her eyes shook. The kidnapper took it as a defiance and raised his hand. Lee Seo-eun, whose upper body was tied to a chair, closed her eyes tightly. Are you not talking?! Wait, stay outside. The man who was about to touch Lee Seo-eun was stopped by Lee Kangs entourage, Hwang Naegwan. Are you not familiar with this ce? Hwang Naegwan. Did Lee Kang order this? Thats right, didnt I tell you not to harbor vain hopes? Hwang Naegwan, who looked like a snake, warned Lee Seo-eun. Ill give you 10 minutes. If not, youll die here. This is the emperors order. What? Youd better remember well. Hwang Naegwan closed the door and left, and Lee Seo-eun was left alone. She didnt know what to remember, and the fear of dying soon crept up on her. She breathed heavily and observed the surroundings. And she shook her body and knocked over the chair she was sitting on. The scene changed and Seong Hyeon-woo, who arrived at the abandoned warehouse where Lee Seo-eun was kidnapped, faced the kidnapper gang. What the hell?! Catch him! Then the action scene with Yoo Yeon Seos opinion, he tilted his head back to avoid the punch, then quickly broke the opponents arm with a swift movement, and swung his long legs to kick. He was hit a few times because there were many of them, but Seong Hyeon-woos entourage arrivedte. Seo-eun! Seong Hyeon-woo, who was bleeding from a wound on his forehead, left the remaining thugs to his entourage and opened the door of the warehouse. Shes gone But Lee Seo-eun was not there. Barely escaping from there, Lee Seo-eun ran away from the people chasing her. What is this? It was a familiar road, as if she had seen it in a dream. She quickly shook off the people chasing her because she knew the road well. Lee Seo-eun headed to a house that was left alone. I know this ce. A fence that made a creepy sound as it opened without oiling, a garden full of weeds. There was no trace of people. But as if possessed, she approached the front door and pressed the password. Lee Seo-eun cautiously entered the house. Huh! She gasped at the familiar sight of the house, and the scene changed. As if showing the past, the screen was slightly blurry, and the camera showed an orphanage. Didnt I tell you to do it right! Bang! It was a loud sound that made the listener cringe. A boy who fell to the floor widened his eyes and looked at the director. Where do you get the nerve to re at me! Director! What! Sir, we have a guest He looks like a big shot. What? The director of the orphanage raised his hand and red at the fallen child with a smirk. Seonghyeonwoo, you clean up everything before Ie back! The child left behind stared at the door that the director had left, and looked around. And the screen briefly showed the surroundings of the orphanage. A deserted mountain vige, someones murmuring voice was heard. Did you hear the news? About Hyunwoo What about him? Hes the illegitimate child of the CEO of Cheono Group. Really? Yes, he came to pick him up. What do we do? The director beat him up earlier. The orphanage was turned upside down by the unexpected appearance of a big fish. The adults, including the director, looked for Seonghyeonwoo, but Hes gone! Seonghyeonwoo had escaped from the orphanage a long time ago. Unable to bear the child abuse, the young Seonghyeonwoo ran away without a destination, fearing that someone might catch him. And he got lost. Ah To make matters worse, it started to rain. In the end, Seonghyeonwoo copsed on the street from cold and hunger. Then, a girl in a raincoat poked him. Are you okay? Dont you have a home? He had no energy to answer, so he just stared nkly at the girl. His eyes gradually closed. Dad! Theres someone lying here! The girls clear voice, and a man who clicked his tongue as if he felt sorry. And the young Seonghyeonwoo lost consciousness. Whats your name? Seonghyeonwoo, who came to his senses in a strange house, looked at the man who handed him cocoa and asked kindly. Woo-hyun. The child lied because he didnt want to use the name his mother who abandoned him gave him. I see, wheres your home? I dont have one. What? What about your parents? I dont have them either. Seonghyeonwoo showed a precocious attitude unlike a child and knelt down to the man. Can I live here with you? The man hastily lifted the child up. He was actually the crown prince of the Korean Empire, but he had eloped with the woman he loved because his father opposed their marriage. His wife died ofplications after giving birth to Seo-eun, and he had been living quietly with his daughter. Okay. Lets do that. He couldnt send the child away who had nowhere to go, so Ihun nodded his head. Seonghyeonwoo blushed at the gentle touch of his hand on his head. And so their cohabitation began. Woo-hyun, do you want to y catch with me? Lets not do that there Lets do it like this. Do you want to be my son, Woo-hyun? Seonghyeonwoo, who had never received parental love, gradually found his childlike side in the affection that Ihun gave him. Look at that! Seo-eun, thats dangerous. And he took care of Ihuns daughter, Seo-eun, as if she were his own sister. He owed his life to Seo-eun, who had found him on the street. Seonghyeonwoo wanted to grow up quickly. When he became an adult, he decided to repay Ihun and Seo-eun who had taken him in. But the family he thought he would live peacefully with was suddenly attacked by a stranger. Seo-eun screamed and fainted, and Seonghyeonwoo hugged her tightly. Woo-hyun, listen carefully. Take Seo-eun and run away. Dad You know our hideout, right? Wait there until the sun rises, and my friend wille. Seo-euns father, Ihun, grabbed Seonghyeonwoos shoulders and pleaded. Dad! Seo-eun, I entrust my daughter to you. With that, Ihun lured the stranger away. Seonghyeonwoo, who was left in the hideout, trembled in fear with Seo-eun in his arms. Seo-eun, are you awake? Wheres dad? Hell be here soon. Dad! Seo-eun! But as soon as Lee Seo-eun regained her senses, she sensed something ominous and ran outside. Seong Hyun-woo followed her, and where he tried to catch her, there was an abandoned warehouse. We have to be quiet. Got it? He doubted that Lee Seo-eun, who was stubborn, would follow him back. Seong Hyun-woo had no choice but to drag her near the warehouse. Your Highness. You were here? Shim Naegwan. Why are you here when you should be serving my brother? He saw Lee Hoon kneeling surrounded by guards. Seong Hyun-woo instinctively covered Lee Seo-euns mouth. I already told my brother that I renounced my royal status. Thats not something you can decide. Where is it? The national seal. Do you think Ill back off if you give it to me? Shim Naegwans eyes shed dangerously. He never intended to spare him anyway. Lee Hoon swallowed his saliva. If he was going to die anyway, he wouldnt let his brother have his way. I dont know where the national seal is. Then you leave me no choice. Shim Naegwan pointed a gun at Lee Hoons forehead. And then Bang! Ahh! Seong Hyun-woo quickly shielded Lee Seo-euns eyes, but she must have guessed her fathers death from the gunshot. The guards were startled by Lee Seo-euns scream. There they are! Catch them! Seo-eun,e here! Seong Hyun-woo ran away with Lee Seo-eun. Let go! But it was easy to catch up with a childs pace. Seong Hyun-woo was grabbed by the cor and struggled, biting the mans hand. You bastard! The mans hand was bleeding, and Seong Hyun-woo saw Shim Naegwan recognize Lee Seo-eun and lost consciousness. When he opened his eyes again, he saw a white ceiling. Seong Hyun-woo hurriedly left the hospital room and looked for Lee Seo-eun. Who are you? But he was toote. Lee Wook, Shim Naegwan, and the bodyguards were already surrounding Lee Seo-eun. Seong Hyun-woo quickly hid behind the door. This man is your grandfather. Your fathers brother. Youve seen him when you were young Dont you remember? Of course, she wouldnt remember when she was just a baby. But Lee Wook smiled as kindly as possible. He had searched his brothers house thoroughly, but the real national seal didnt show up. There was only a cryptic note that said, You wont touch my daughter until she regains her memory. Maybe if I keep her with me and gently coax her shell eventually find the national seal. Lee Wook stroked Lee Seo-euns head. Ill protect you instead of yourte father. Lee Seo-eun, who was staring nkly at Lee Wook, nodded her head. Seong Hyun-woo, who was listening to this, thought that this was all Lee Wooks scheme, and that there was no friend of his uncle who he had hoped for. I have to get stronger. He couldnt protect Lee Seo-eun properly anyway. So Just wait a little. And he went back to the orphanage on his own and revealed that his father was the president of Cheonoh Group. *** Lee Seo-eun woke up to the sound of boiling water. The familiar sight of the house, though dusty. It was the house where she lived with her father. Are you awake? Seong Hyun-woo rushed to her as soon as he saw her open her eyes. Dont get up yet. Are you hurt anywhere? Lee Seo-eun stared nkly at Seong Hyun-woo. There was dried blood on his forehead. It must have hurt Seong Hyun-woo looked at her seriously. Was something wrong? Did she get too shocked? Are you scared? Woo-hyun. Seong Hyun-woos eyes widened. The main OST of the drama yed softly with the piano, and his eyes became moist. He let out a short breath as his emotions overflowed and smiled softly. Yeah. Another masterpiece was born, and the 15th episode of National Seal ended. Chapter 124: The Phoenix (6) Chapter 124: The Phoenix (6) Chapter 124 < The Phoenix (6) > Did you continue to investigate the emperor after that? Yes. He quietly built up his power under Chairman Sung, waiting for the day he would overthrow the emperor. Why? I didnt do anything for you He had just found a child lying on the wet street. Anyone would have taken pity on a homeless kid. Seong Hyun-woo kissed the hand of Lee Seo-eun that touched his cheek. You may not think it was a big deal, but it was everything to me. You saved me. In his lonely childhood, when he was dying, Lee Seo-eun was the one who found him. And Lee Hoon was the first person to make him feel the warmth of a family. Lee Seo-eun shed a tear and hugged Seong Hyun-woos neck. Their lips met, and the screen faded to the night sky. As dawn broke, Seong Hyun-woo buttoned up his shirt and approached Lee Seo-eun. By the way, is the phoenix really here? Uncle probably couldnt find it. Lee Seo-eun walked to the room at the end of the hallway, as if in a trance. It was the room where they used to y when they were young. In the messy room, where someone had rummaged through, she took something out of a pink bag with a character on it. Is that the real phoenix? Yes. She smiled faintly at the wooden box covered with stickers. She must have thought the real phoenix was something amazing. She would have overlooked it as a simple toy for a child. She pressed a few spots with her thumb, and a sophisticated mechanical device moved, revealing a golden phoenix. Its done. They were ready to oust the emperor. As they were about to leave, Lee Seo-euns phone, which she had charged, vibrated. (Your Highness?) Hey, Choi Chambein. Whats wrong? Why do you sound like that? (Oh, thank God) Choi Chambein, who was whispering in case someone heard him, sighed with relief. (The emperor imprisoned us. And he said you were dead and told us to join him.) What? (Were locked up and cant move, and youre not answering We thought you were really gone and didnt know what to do) Choi Chambein sobbed as he spoke. Seong Hyun-woos undercover work had exposed the emperor and Lee Kangs misdeeds, and a hearing was held. There was talk of deposing the current emperor and enthroning Lee Seo-eun, the rightful heir. In the end, the emperor, driven to the edge, made a desperate choice to kill Lee Seo-eun. (It seems like hes trying to kill you and cover up his crimes. Where are you?) While Lee Seo-eun was talking seriously, Seong Hyun-woo lifted the curtain slightly and looked outside. He saw a group of Sim Chambeins men in the distance. Seong Hyun-woos face hardened. The person who killed Lee Hoon was right in front of him. (What do we do? There are only three hours left until the hearing.) Two hours is enough. (Are you with Director Seong?) Lee Seo-eun said she woulde as soon as possible and hung up the phone. What are you going to do? Do you see the car behind you? Lee Seo-eun nodded. I put the evidence of the emperor and Lee Kangs corruption in there. You go first. Then what about you? Seong Hyun-woo closed his mouth and shook his head. There were quite a few of Sim Chambeins men. He decided to stay here to send Lee Seo-eun safely. Just like Lee Hoon had sacrificed himself to save the two children in the past. Come back safely. Lee Seo-eun, who read Seong Hyun-woos intention from his expression, handed him the real phoenix. Lee Seo-eun had to have the phoenix. It would give her more authority at the hearing. But if he had it, Sim Chambein might take it from him. Seong Hyun-woo was surprised and tried to give it back to her. No, keep it. Come back soon. Make me the emperor. Promise me. Okay. Seong Hyun-woo nodded with a determination to survive and return. This is the house. Sim Chambein, who arrived at Lee Hoons house, sneered. He ordered Hwang Chambein, who was standing next to him. Kill them both. Yes. As Hwang Chambein was about to enter the yard, a car crashed through the gate and sped away. In the process, two guards were hit by the car. Its the princess! Follow her! As Sim Chambeins men got in the car and chased after Lee Seo-eun, Seong Hyun-woo ran to the opposite side and shouted. Chief Sim! He shook the golden seal mockingly. Dont you need the real seal? Get him! Chief Sim shouted, and the guards rushed towards Seonghyun Woo. [Seo Eun, why are you driving so recklessly?] [Hyun Woo, youre too cautious. Driving is supposed to be fun like this.] [Wow You could be a racer.] Two cars chasing after Seo Eun. She swerved the wheel without hesitation to shake them off. A breathtaking car chase scene unfolded like a movie on the drone camera. Seonghyun Woo, why dont you join us now? Meanwhile, Seonghyun Woo, who had lured Chief Sim and Chief Hwang to the abandoned warehouse, was cornered at a dead end. Under his fierce gaze, Chief Sim remembered a boy. So, you were that rat. Do you remember? It was here too. Chief Sim, who had made Seonghyun Woo kneel, snatched the real seal from his chest. He was angry that he had made him suffer so much, and he taunted him by mentioning Lee Hoon, who was like a parent to him. Isnt it easy to kill a person? Right? One shot of this metal piece and its over. Yoo Yeon Seo hade to the filming site even though it was not his shooting day. And he observed the child actors performances from beginning to end for immersion. Lee Hoons death, who was no different from his parents, and Chief Sim and the current emperor. He automatically associated the situation with Lee Hee Seo and the culprit who killed her, and the person who paid for her death. [Because of you.] Maybe thats why, but Yoo Yeon Seo didnt find the hallucinations that tormented him annoying today. Rather, it became an opportunity for him to immerse himself more in his role. He even felt like the camera that was filming him was breathing with him. Seonghyun Woo felt the coldness of the gun touching his forehead. He red at Chief Sim with hatred in his eyes, and he quickly struck his wrist. Ugh! He then overpowered the startled Chief Sim and punched him. He pushed him to the corner and looked around. Im going to kill him. Seonghyun Woo, or rather Yoo Yeon Seo, sharpened his eyes as he approached the fallen Chief Sim with the gun in his hand. [What will you do if you find the culprit?] He seemed to have found the answer to that question. Seo Eun safely shook off the people who were chasing her and entered the pce. And in the warehouse, Seonghyun Woo, who had quickly subdued Chief Sim, pointed the gun at his forehead. Do you remember Wait Lets talk. Ive wanted to kill you since then. His eyes, dangerously flickering, stared at Chief Sims trembling pupils, and Seonghyun Woo pulled the trigger. There was no bang, of course. The gun was a prop, not a real one. Cut! After a moment of silence, the directors cut sign was heard. Yeon Seo, are you okay? Ah, yes. Yoo Yeon Seo came to his senses as he saw Chief Sims changed tone. He helped the actor who yed Chief Sim up. He looked fine on the outside, but Did I really hit you? No, its okay. You controlled it well. Fortunately, he didnt hit him for real even though he was immersed. Yoo Yeon Seo breathed a sigh of relief. I dont think we need to see the monitor. The directors voice was somewhat cautious. Even though he was looking through the monitor, he felt overwhelmed by Yoo Yeon Seos aura. The director felt this way, so the person who faced his eyes directly must have felt more, not less. The actor who yed Chief Sim sighed in relief as he saw Yoo Yeon Seos eyes change. If he could kill someone with his eyes alone, Yoo Yeon Seo would be the only one, he thought unrealistically. Is this aplete immersion? Yoo Yeon Seo looked at himself on the monitor as if he was a stranger. If it was before, he would have just analyzed, Im acting, lets try something different here, but now, it was Seonghyun Woo, not Yoo Yeon Seo, who was there. He nodded in satisfaction and looked around, and all the staff and actors pped their hands. The scene he had just done was thest shooting of The Seal. Good job, everyone! Thank you! A staff member came up to Yoo Yeon Seo and handed him a Bluetooth microphone. Our lead actor Yeon Seo, please say a few words. Yoo Yeon Seo observed the people around him. The malicious eyes he had seen in the memory synchronization were gone now. He hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth. *** The emperors shocking announcement that the princess had died. And he dered that all the corruption that had happened was done by the princess alone. What about Seo Eun As the emperor dabbed his teary eyes with a handkerchief, a loud bang echoed in the hearing hall as the door opened. Wait a minute Whats going on? The reporters stirred and Lee Seo-eun, who entered the hearing hall confidently, climbed up to the podium and stood in front of the microphone. So, did I die? What happened? Until a moment ago, His Majesty the Emperor The reporters jumped up and showered her with questions. Lee Seo-eun raised one hand to stop them. When the audience quieted down, she opened her mouth. I was kidnapped by Shim Naekwan, the emperors aide. Lee Seo-eun, who was thought to be dead, appeared and the emperor and Lee Kang were shocked and widened their eyes. Lee Seo-eun revealed the misdeeds of the emperor and Lee Kang based on the data that Seong Hyun-woo gave her. Therefore, I dere that I will inherit the throne as I have seeded my fathers legacy. No, this is invalid! The royal seal, the royal seal! Shut up! Lee Kang sprang up and shouted. The emperor restrained his son. It was as good as admitting that the royal seal they had was fake. However, it was also true that one could not ascend to the throne without the royal seal. As long as Lee Seo-eun was alive, the emperors fallback n was to make Lee Kang the next emperor. Thats Lee Seo-eun bit her lower lip. Seong Hyun-woo did note. What happened? What, so the royal seal is fake now? If the emperors corruption is true, then who is the next emperor? Lee Kang? Lee Seo-eun? The people stirred again. Lee Seo-eun, who felt humiliated, and the emperor and Lee Kang, who were cornered, red at each other. Then, the door of the hearing hall opened again. Hwang Naekwan! The person who opened the door was Hwang Naekwan, Lee Kangs aide. And in his hand, the real royal seal. Lee Kang jumped up again and cheered happily, while the emperor clenched his fist. Whats going on? Lee Seo-eun, who felt anxious, lowered her head. Over here. But Hwang Naekwan, who was expected to go to Lee Kang right away, suddenly stepped aside and ushered someone in. Seong Hyun-woo? What, what?! The one who ordered Hwang Naekwan as if he was his subordinate was Seong Hyun-woo. And behind him, the police officers who stood behind the emperor and Lee Kang, ready to handcuff them at any time. The emperor and Lee Kangs voices were heard in confusion, and Seong Hyun-woo took the royal seal from Hwang Naekwans hand and walked slowly toward Lee Seo-eun. Mr. Hyun-woo. Lee Seo-eun, who felt relieved, looked at him and Seong Hyun-woo smiled softly. Then he handed the royal seal to Lee Seo-euns hand and draped a red dragon robe over her shoulder. I kept my promise. `[^1^][1][^2^][2][^3^][3][^4^][4][^5^][5] Chapter 125: Do you know who gave it to you? Chapter 125: Do you know who gave it to you? Chapter 125 < Do you know who gave it to you? > The emperor and Lee Kang, who had be haggard, caused amotion in the courtroom. And the prisoners who wore prison clothes were hit by eggs thrown by someone and got on the escort bus, and Shim Naekwan, who was thought to be dead, followed them tied to a rope. Seong Hyunwoo didnt kill Shim Naekwan after all. He just shot the floor. Thats how the emperor and Lee Kangs crimes were revealed, and Lee Seoeun became the next emperor. Seong Hyunwoo, who saw Lee Seoeun wearing a crown, turned around and left the pce, and the scene changed to the rooftop of the building where they often met. Thank you for keeping your promise. Lee Seoeun, who stood next to Seong Hyunwoo, who was sitting alone, looked at the distant sky. The contract period is over What are we? I dont know I have a promise to keep too. Lee Seoeun, who hesitated, stood in front of Seong Hyunwoo. Then she knelt down on one knee. Seong Hyunwoo, who noticed what she was going to say, smiled slightly. He remembered when Lee Seoeun shouted I want to marry Woo Hyun! when they were young. Will you marry me? Seeing that, Seong Hyunwoo felt a surge of emotion and opened his mouth. Okay. The main OST of the drama yed as background music, and behind-the-scenes photos came out instead of the preview. Shin Yewon X Yoo Yeon Seo showed off their special chemistry in National Bird Ratings Hit JSTV ambitious work National Bird resonated with the world National Bird saved Koreas beauty Korea is suffering from Hyunseo couple Yoo Yeon Seo, sweeping the drama, movie, and advertising industry Unrivaled box office guarantee check -Im happy that National Bird is doing well -Yoo Yeon Seo Shin Yewon chemistry is awesome Crazy this is real -When will thest making of National Birde out? Im refreshing it all the time -I know its scary to know the taste, but I know its a clich, but its so fun -I swear Im not delusional, but I cant take off the delusional lens of Yoo Yeon Seo Shin Yewon -National Bird is not amunity, its really felt Everyone talks about National Bird at work and lunch time Wow, ourpany too The kids next to me are talking about National Bird too Our boss also watched it [Male actor] What is Yoo Yeon Seo? +203 Honestly, I didnt expect National Bird. I admit that Yoo Yeon Seos acting has improved, but honestly, when I think of Woo Soon-gans destructive acting, the taste is not felt at all in the spicy noodles Im eating now. But I just wanted to watch it out of loyalty because my goddess Shin Yewon was in it. And there was also the fact that the writer was Min Joo-kyung. I know hes good at making clichs work, but its too obvious. Who likes Cindere stories these days Of course, making Shin Yewon an emperor is a progress for Min Joo-kyung. But there was a gif that captivated me. (Picture) NoAh Ridiculous Crazy isnt this? Whats the angle of the kiss scene face? Is the shoulder crazy? Wow, whats with that look? Are you crazy?? What did you eat and grow up to look like this? Why couldnt you do this if you could do this? Wow, Im going crazy Hey Yoo Yeon Seo, lets get married first before we get divorced What are you talking about? You said you wouldnt watch National Bird even if you die (Writer)I ran to thest episode after seeing that gif Finally switching from Ahn Hyun-seong to Yoo Yeon Seo? [Breaking News] Harabi falls for Yoo Yeon Seo You were so mean, but Harabi too Ah crazy donte Thank you Yoo Yeon Seo -Ahn Hyun-seong fan club- Donte please Love letter rejects Harabis fandom (Writer)I already joined Shit *** Wow, youre an idol, youre an idol. Han Daepyo, the representative, stuck out his tongue at the pile of gifts that filled one side of the office. He already had a lot of fans, but the agency was busy as a lot of influx fans were created by the hit of the drama. The number of followers of the agencys SNS, which posted pictures of the actors as a fan service, also increased explosively. What is this? He picked up a white envelope on his desk. It looked like a wedding invitation with a silver sticker sealed. Did one of the staff give it to him? He opened the envelope andughed. Heh The wedding invitation had Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Yewons names on it, not the staffs. If a stranger saw it, they would think they were really getting married. It was a sophisticated wedding invitation. There are people who are obsessed with the main couple of the hit drama. They are called delusional and even after the drama ends, they sell memories and im that they are dating beyond the characters. Park Siljang, who came in with the gifts rolling outside,ughed at what Han Daepyo was holding. Funny, right? Did you get hooked too? Status. What should we do at times like this? I dont know either. Weve been quiet. It got noisy since they recruited Yoon Yeon Seo. But Director Park was just as confused. Halo Media was focused on production, and it was a smallpany that raised a few rookies and actors with thick bones in the movie industry. It was the first time they had an actor who was as popr as an idol. And I didnt know it would be Yoon Yeon Seo The president smiled as he thought so. He had the confidence to handle the criticism, but this poprity It was a good thing to be popr. With the impact of National Bird, this phenomenon seemed to continue rather than being a simple one-time thing. Hello, Mr. President, Mr. Director. Oh, Tae-gyeom is here? Whats that? The foreigners outside gave it to me. How did they know I was his manager? Its not iprehensible. Even the secretary Lim Seung-hyun recognized him, and it must have been easier to recognize the manager who was always with him. Tae-gyeom put down the paper bags and dolls he brought in a pile of gifts. I mean, even if I tell them not to send it, they send it anyway I cant throw this away either. Mr. President, what if you throw it away and someone takes a picture? Ill deliver it to him. He doesnt usually take these things, does he? He seems to like it secretly. Isnt it okay to have fan letters or small gifts? Really? Then lets check if theres anything weird first. The three of them sat down on the floor and rummaged through the gifts. They had to check if there was anything dangerous for protection. Fan letters were the same. It would be a big deal if there was something strange written on them. Wow What countrys letters are these? Should we throw them away? Ugh, I dont feel good about throwing them away He wont be able to read this, will he? Mr. Director, hes good at reading. Should we try to trante it roughly? Just put it aside for now. They put the ambiguous things aside and threw the strange things into the trash without hesitation. There were so many gifts that they didnt think they would finish today. Did you know that they gave free coffee to our employees at the cafe in front? Why? Oh, dont tell me its because of the people who came to see him? Director Park nodded. The sales of the nearby cafe increased sharply as the information that Yoon Yeon Seo often visited the agency was revealed. No wonder they sold all the sandwiches they didnt sell. Mr. Director. Huh? Director Park looked at Tae-gyeom with a serious expression. Tae-gyeom carefully examined a letter. The envelope didnt have anything printed on it, so it seemed like he came to the agency and gave it himself. Do you know who gave this? I dont know. Our staff received it. Did it get caught on CCTV? Maybe? But why, is there anything strange in it? Throw it away. Tae-gyeom mumbled and put the letter in his pocket. The content was suspicious and he thought Yoon Yeon Seo should check it himself. Yoon Yeon Seo, who had doubts about Lee Hee-seos death, it was strange that Lim Seung-hyun, who was always behind Yoon Yeon Seo, kept leaving his seat. Director Park didnt think much of it and focused on opening the gifts. Then, how are we going to adjust our schedule? What does he want to do first? Uh, I think hes going to rest for a while. What? The president, who was listening, jumped up. Almost everypany was looking for Yoon Yeon Seo because of the hit of National Bird. The agencys phone was already on fire, and there were even people who called the president and asked him to model their products. What do you mean, you have to row a boat when the wateres in, notunch an aircraft carrier? Tae-gyeom nodded and mechanically opened the gift wrap. He looked nk. The president shouted. It didnt matter that Tae-gyeom was different from usual. He doesnt even want it, does he? Hes not a person who needs money desperately, you know. The president closed his mouth. He couldnt refute it. Hes not just anypany, but the third generation of Joo Sung, who can y and eat for the rest of his life with just the stock dividends, even if he just breathes. He also runs a personal investmentpany that makes enough profit to make a name for himself in the industry. And there was also news that the movie that Yoon Yeon Seo participated in as a production investor made a lot of money. Thats, that And Joo Chairman was retiring from his position and giving his shares to his children and grandchildren. There were articles that could be seen without boredom. How much would he get as the son of the next chairman? The president, who was stuttering for a moment, took a deep breath. Money is, necessary! No matter how rich you are, who would refuse money! He has to worry about taxes from now on if he wants to inherit it! Why are you asking me that. Tae-gyeom frowned. He doesnt care. No! The president was frustrated and hit his chest. He couldnt do all the ads that came in because of image management, but his body price was so huge that the more ads he did, the more money he got from the agency. He could make a lot of money with just a few big ones The president looked sad. Cant you persuade him well? Mr. President, do you think that will work? It worked well before. Thats because he had a passion for his work. He didnt care about advertising. Han, the representative, was speechless again. In the quiet office, only the sound of them ripping open the wrapping of the gifts was heard. After a long silence, Han raised his head. Then lets just shoot three! Ill try to talk to him. Lee Tae-gyeom ignored his desperate shout. He knew that he wouldnt agree anyway. *** First of all, this is what we investigated. What is it, you have more than what I investigated? Baek Seo-joon opened his mouth wide at the thickness of the paper pile. How could they dig up more information than the police, even though he was tied up? We checked the dead people first There was no suspicion. The traffic ident perpetrators didnt have anything special either. Really? He thought he could find a clue Then he had no choice but to investigate all the survivors. Yoo Yeon Seo bit his tongue. Lately, there were many people who blocked his way. He stood out too much for investigating alone. Did he do Guk-sae for nothing My lord. Are you here? You came together? We met in the elevator. Hello. This is my brothers friend. Lee Tae-gyeom looked at Baek Seo-joons face, and Yoo Yeon Seo briefly exined. Lee Tae-gyeom put down the pile of stuff he brought on the sofa. What is all this? Letters and small gifts that came to you. I checked them in advance, and theres nothing special, so just take them. Why are there so many? Yoo Yeon Seo didnt say to take them back even though he grumbled. He felt strange to receive affectionate words from people he didnt know, but he didnt feel bad. When he read the fan letters written in clumsynguage, he felt like he was looking at the picture that Raul, the kid he saw in Wee to the Guest House, drew for him. I told you Im taking a break for a while, right? Yeah, but I dont think the representative will give up easily. Han, the representative, was stubborn Yoo Yeon Seo shook his head as he clicked his tongue. Anyway, Guk-sae would be popr until the end of the year, so it would be okay to rest for a while. I got it. Ill think about it. Go ahead. Just a minute Why? Lee Tae-gyeom quickly grabbed Yoo Yeon Seo, who was about to turn away. He hesitated as he took out a letter he had hidden in his pocket. I think you should see this. What is this? Its a letter that came to you The content is suspicious. What? If he gave it to him separately like this Yoo Yeon Seo opened the letter and checked the content. He opened his eyes wide. Chapter 126: It’s him. Chapter 126: It¡¯s him. Chapter 126 < Its him. > Damn, this crazy bastard. Yeon Seo heard a grinding sound from his jaw. Yoonho and Baek Seojun, who sensed something was wrong, approached him. What is it? Yeon Seo silently handed over the letter. Yoonhos expression also hardened as he skimmed the content. Baek Seojun shuddered. They had been friends since high school, but this was the first time he saw Yoonhos face like that. Sir, may I read it? And then it was passed to Seunghyun and Baek Seojun. To my beloved son Yeon Seo. The letter began with how proud and happy he was to see him on TV these days. It went on and on about how much he loved him. And the ending was your father. If a stranger had seen it, they would have thought that the father had a great love for his child. Especially since Yoo Geonmin was so notorious for being a spendthrift. But judging by the brothers reactions, this was not a surprise that Yoo Geonmin had prepared. Yeon Seo crumpled the letter as he took it back. This was not Yoo Geonmins handwriting. Besides, his father was the type to spread rumors around the neighborhood about how much money he spent on his sons. Yoo Geonmin, who solved everything with money like a chaebol, was not romantic enough to quietly deliver a letter to the agency. Its him. He could never forget the creepy voice that called him son. He had no solid evidence yet, but Yeon Seo had a hunch that the person who wrote the letter was the stalker who disguised himself as a bodyguard. Huh, isnt this guy crazy? Baek Seojun snorted. It was still a suspicion to link the person who wrote this letter and the murderer who killed Heeseo, but the fact that someone who was not even his real father sent such a letter was chilling. Taegyeom, when did you get this? Yeon Seos emergency action created a strange alliance between Seunghyun and Taegyeom. Taegyeom rolled his eyes and squeezed his memory. I dont know exactly when. I kept piling them up to give them all at once. It was after the middle of National Bird But it must have been more than a month ago? Taegyeom, who didnt know exactly what they were doing, said nervously. Anyway, he must have brought it well. Lets go to thepany first. Right now? But you cant just watch CCTV, can you? Yeon Seos gaze turned to Baek Seojun. Mr. Policeman. Taegyeom asked quietly, Were you a policeman? But Baek Seojun didnt answer. Do you have time? He had to make time even if he didnt. He felt a gaze that seemed to be murderous. Baek Seojun silently grabbed his coat. He had to investigate once he found something suspicious He was not afraid of the look. Really. When they arrived at the agency building, the building manager was preparing to leave. Do you want to see the CCTV? The manager, who had ate working hour, guided Baek Seojun to the CCTV room after seeing his police ID. The inside was narrow, so only Baek Seojun went in and the rest waited outside. How long do you keep the video in this building? Well I think it disappears after two weeks. Really? Baek Seojun turned his head and looked at the people standing at the entrance. Taegyeom, who was holding his phone, said. I just checked with the staff, and they said they received the letters from the fans since the end of the month beforest. Thats vague He didnt know what day and time the person came, so Baek Seojun copied all the CCTV footage that remained on the external hard drive he received from Seunghyun. But why do you want to see the CCTV? Whats going on? Ah Its because of those people in front of you. There are a lot of them these days, right? Ugh, Im so annoyed by that. The manager frowned. As National Bird became a hit, the number of people who came to the agency increased as much as the soaring ratings. At first, they wandered around the entrance as usual and boosted the sales of the nearby shops, but they gradually passed the entrance and asked where Yeon Seo was. The manager said he was frustrated because they didnt listen to him. Do you get that many visitors? Yes. This building doesnt have a security gate, so Ill be in trouble if someone breaks in and causes an ident. And the caretaker would bear the brunt of the damage. He said there was someone who pretended to be an employee and sneaked into Aemons office. Baek Seo-jun, who knew nothing about the life of a celebrity, clicked his tongue. Yu Eun-ho, who had been eavesdropping at the entrance, felt the same way. In fact, Yoo Yeon Seo was a special case among actors. Oh, Im not saying anything bad about him. How can I stop people froming in without any reason? I enjoyed the drama too. The caretaker nced at Yoo Yeon Seo, who was standing at the entrance with his arms crossed. Yoo Yeon Seo was still looking at the CCTV screen with a cold gaze. As if he was staring at the culprit beyond. Did you see anyone suspicious? How would I know that There are so many peopleing and going here. Thank you. Ill just copy this and go. The police promised to keep it confidential and the caretaker left without any doubt. By the way, this will take a lot of time to watch, right? Thats good. We decided to take a break anyway. Give it to me. Yoo Yeon Seo was the only one who knew the face of that person. However, the quality was not good, so it was unclear whether he could filter it out properly. That person might not be the bodyguard he ran into that day. He could just be a suspicious fan No, theres something. Yoo Yeon Seo suppressed the strange emotion that was rising. Was this the feeling that the original Yoo Yeon Seo felt? Anyway, it was an undeniable feeling. They copied the video and headed to the parking lot. They ran into Han Daepyo and Park Siljang, who were leaving the building. Huh? Are you two not leaving yet? We were going to have a drink in front But, who is this? Han Daepyo looked at Yu Eun-ho with astonishment. He then looked back and forth between Yoo Yeon Seo, who was looking at him with his arms crossed, and Yu Eun-ho. Hello. Im Yeon-seo hyung. Wow Yu Eun-ho looked like a mix of Lee Hee-seo and Yu Geon-min, with a thicker line. Yoo Yeon Seo, on the other hand, looked more like Lee Hee-seo. They had different charms, even though they looked alike. The parents of this house did a good job with their children. They must be full even if they dont eat. Oh, the parents are already full. Theyre chaebols Han Daepyo opened his mouth as if he was mesmerized by his thoughts. Do you have any thoughts of bing an actor? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. Han Daepyo, who could sense what he was up to even with his eyes closed, waved his hand. Oh, no. Im sorry for being rude on our first meeting. How about appearing on a variety show? How about going on a trip or camping with your brother? Han Daepyo, stop talking nonsense and go. Yoo Yeon Seos voice was not good. Han Daepyo, who was babbling as if he was possessed, whispered to Itaekyeom. Why is he like that? Dont touch him now. Did he go crazy again? Daepyo Just go. Itaekyeom swallowed his saliva. He was the person who saw Yoo Yeon Seos face when he was reading the letter. He felt his spine chill as the atmosphere changed from surprise to disgust and then to murderous intent. Yoo Yeon Seo passed by Han Daepyo and Park Siljang and headed to the car. Han Daepyo shouted in a hurry. Wait a minute! Yeon-seo, are you really going to take a break? Yeah. Why?! Youre shaking up Korea right now! Han Daepyo, youve read too many nationalistic articles. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed and nodded to Itaekyeom. Itaekyeom dragged Han Daepyo and Park Siljang out. Han Daepyo kept shouting for him to think again. It looked like Yoo Yeon Seos presence here would be revealed. Hes an interesting person. Lets go. Yu Eun-ho watched Han Daepyo, who was screaming for him to take at least one photo shoot, until the end and got in the car at his brothers urging. Yoo Yeon Seo looked out the window and thought. Why did he attract so much attention? It was as if he wanted to catch my eye and make me jealous. And why now? Yoo Eun-ho nced at his brother, who was lost in thought, and focused on driving. *** Is it bad enough to take a break from work? Yoo Yeon-seo, who had nned to review his features with the memory rey when he got home, turned his body at his brothers question in front of his room. What is? That. Yoo Eun-ho looked at his brother with a faint expression, unable to say his symptoms out loud. It was him who was suffering from it, but why did his brother look more strange He wouldnt have understood it before, but now he felt like he had a clue. No, not really He couldnt say in front of the worried person, Well, it was pretty bad. He showed up out of nowhere when I was acting and I messed up several times. He had only said that to get some help from Park Geum-ju, whom he owed a debt to. And he was satisfied with Park Jung-ho, the secretary she assigned to him. But his brother overhearing it was unexpected. He wished he didnt know. I didnt do anything wrong, but I feel guilty. His chest stung when he thought of Park Geum-ju. It was simr to the feeling of ming himself for Lee Hee-seos ident. He flopped down on his bed, whether his brother was standing at the door or not. Then keep working. I have to catch the culprit. I have Seo-joon and me. You guys are busy too. Yeon-seo. Yoo Eun-ho sighed, unable to get through to him. He scratched his eyebrow, thinking of how to say it. Maybe it was his habit to scratch his eyebrow when he was in trouble. Ive never seen you this popr before. Ive always been popr. Not like that I mean, in a positive way. Before the car ident, everyone cursed and ridiculed Yoo Yeon-seo. He had fans back then, too, but his public recognition was not very good at that time. He had vaguely known the negative opinions about his brother, but he had done nothing about it, and it remained a burden on his mind. But now it was different. Sometimes, when he met Baek Seo-joon, he heard Yoo Yeon-seos name from the next table. In a good way. His subordinates also imed to be fans of his brother and gave positive feedback. There are things you cant do if not now. Dont miss the opportunity for nothing. Opportunity is something you make Yoo Yeon-seo was about to retort, but he shut his mouth. The opportunity that Yoo Eun-ho was talking about was not to make more money, but something more profound. Something like an opportunity as an actor or a time to enjoy his golden age. Just do as usual. There are plenty of people who can investigate for you. If Yoo Eun-ho and Baek Seo-joon were busy, there were Lim Seung-hyun and Park Jung-ho. And Lee Tae-gyeom, who had unexpectedly found a clue. And if you do something you dont normally do, they might suspect something. Be careful. He was not the one who killed him, but the one who bought his death. He was a meticulous person who had disguised a persons death as a suicide in a secure mansion. He wouldnt be careless. Think about it. Okay. Sleep well. Seeing his brothers changed reaction, Yoo Eun-ho was sure that his words had worked. He carefully closed the door. First of all I have to find the person who wrote the letter. Yoo Yeon-seo got up and locked the door. Beta. Chapter 127: Who’s Son Is He? Chapter 127: Who¡¯s Son Is He? Chapter 127 Son. The young Yoo Yeon Seo lifted his head. He hated the sound of being called son, as if a worm was crawling in his ear. Now is not the time to worry about that. And as he looked back at his memory, he began to take in the features of this man, how his face and eyes were shaped. He couldnt see his face clearly because of the backlight. Again. So when the memory ended and he returned to reality, he opened his mouth without hesitation. His vision turned ck. And when he opened his eyes again, it was the same environment as before. Son. After observing his face closely, he persistently observed things like his gait, habits, and how he breathed. But the time he faced the man was too short. Again. His head was hot and blood dripped from his nose, but he didnt bother to wipe it off and plunged back into his memory. Ugh He repeated it several times, and then Yoo Yeon Seo vomited blood on the floor. Thats enough. He didnt need to see any more. The mans face in the backlight was nd. It was amon face that he could encounter several times on the street. But after persistent observation, he was able to catch the mans characteristics. The man had a habit of clenching his jaw. And as he followed his jaw, he saw a faint scar on his right earlobe. As if someone had cut him. And he had a habit of twitching his left middle finger like a spasm. And when he walked, his right shoulder was slightly drooping, which he couldnt find at first nce. He found it after reying his memory several times. Thats enough. It was better to focus on his habits rather than his appearance. His appearance would change as he aged Yoo Yeon Seo staggered and connected the external hard drive he received from Baek Seojoon. Ill finish it today. He pulled out a tissue and covered his mouth. And he spat out the blood that welled up and focused on the CCTV footage. It was a fortnights worth of footage. And there were many ces to watch, such as the front and back doors, the lobby, and the entrance to the agency office. But he didnt give up. Im not there yet. He continued to look for the owner of the letter until dawn. Yoo Yeon Seo felt the aftereffects of reying his memory, but he endured it with his willpower. As he concentrated, he heard the sound of Yoo Eunhoing to work. He lost his focus for a moment and let out a painful groan. His whole body felt like screaming. But he didnt stop. Beta tried to stop him, but Yoo Yeon Seo didnt stop. He felt more and more disgusted with the man as he reyed his memory. He might not be the one who sent the letter, but he had an inexplicable conviction. He stared at the monitor for a long time and pressed pause. I found him. The man who entered through the front door walked slowly to the lobby and stood in front of the elevator. And he got off at the floor where Halo Media was. The twitching of his left finger and the crooked gait. He had seen them several times. He felt his vision tilt to the side. Ah Did he overdo it? Where are you going? Schedule. Call me when youre done. He dodged his brothers sharp gaze. The one who found Yoo Yeon Seo copsed that day was Yoo Eunho again. *** He didnt panic like before. He knew that if the news of him going to the emergency room again while he was gaining poprity with National Bird got out, he would attract the attention of all kinds of people, not to mention his family. He called a doctor he knew well and managed to fix the situation. He couldnt stand it and watched the video. Yoo Eun-hos furrowed brow didnt rx. Stay quiet for a while. Seo-joon and I will take care of the person you found. Okay. He still only had half of his memory synchronized, but he instinctively felt that he shouldnt mess with his brother in this state. The reason he scheduled the interview was not because he listened to Yoo Eun-hos advice, but because he wanted to avoid the eyes of the person who was watching him. What kind of vacation did he take He wasnt even busy. Im going. Yoo Yeon Seo opened the front door and ran away. Sigh Yoo Eun-ho stared at the closed front door for a long time and sighed. Then he called Baek Seo-joon. Hey, did you find him? Yoo Yeon Seo sighed quietly as he saw Lim Seung-hyun, who was keenly observing his movements. What did he say? He told me to keep an eye on the lord. The rumor of him copsing spread. He would have been annoyed if it was before, but now he just let it go. He had more things to worry about. How far can Baek Seo-joon investigate? His gait was like another fingerprint. The man in the video matched the man in his memory exactly. But there was still a question that hadnt been answered. Why now? It was because National Bird exploded, but his previous works were also very popr. Besides, he was popr enough to make headlines even when he wasnt working. But why did he send the letter now? It seems like theres another reason besides me Lost in thought, Yoo Yeon Seo arrived at the interview site. Hello! Your name sounds familiar. The reporter who introduced himself as Park Cheong-ah stared nkly at Yoo Yeon Seos face and spoke a beatte. I did an interview with writer Jeong Da-hee before, do you remember? Oh, its you. The reporter who wrote an article that wrapped up saving the poor writer as a favor. Jeong Da-hee had hit a home run with another drama after Dreaming and established herself as a drama writer. Youre really handsome. Thank you. Lets start the interview right away. Im not feeling well. He was a bit grumpy, unlike what he had heard. Well, people cant be in a good mood all the time. Thinking that, Park Cheong-ah turned on the recorder. -Do you feel the poprity? Poprity Well, he hadnt left the house since National Bird because he was looking at his memory again. The inte was always full of mentions Oh, he heard that his SNS followers were the most in Korea. But whats the big deal? I dont know yet. Ive always been popr, right? For better or worse. There was a lot of meaning in his answer, and Park Cheong-ah silently looked at theptop screen. But looking at your filmography, you didnt have a work that exploded like this, did you? Thats right. Not yet. He answered with confidence that he could make another hit with any work after National Bird. I think youll feel it when you start working. Right. A lot of people were curious about your whereabouts after the drama ended. He had only rested for two weeks after the drama ended. But he didnt respond when he should have been busy with interviews, photo shoots, andmercials, and he even cut off his SNS, which he was good at, so everyone was eagerly waiting for his news. Are you going to start your next work right away? Im going to take a reward vacation and enjoy the poprity of National Bird for a while. Thats good news. He decided to do some activities after listening to Yoo Eun-hos advice. When he said he wouldnt rest, the representative cried for real He was sorry he missed that funny scene. Oh, right. I should have asked you this question first. Park Cheong-ah asked urgently. -What made you do Guk-sae? I heard you bet your life on JSENM. Min, the writer, told me that he had me in mind as the male lead. I was interested in the synopsis because it was a genre I hadnt done much before. Rom is almost new to you, right? Yes, and I also have a ce in thepany, so I couldnt just y around. I heard that JSENMs stock price went up a lot after Guk-sae. Yes, thats what they said. Park Cheong-ah wanted to ask if he would continue to do only JSENMs works, but she skipped it because it was a question that was not discussed beforehand. -How was your chemistry with Shin Ye-won? Sister, Im sorry. Park Cheong-ah raised her palm to say it was okay. She clenched her mouth and looked like she was holding something back, but she was actually one of the people who strongly supported the Hyun-seo couple of Guk-sae. Sister, sister. She was crazy. She was very considerate of me. What do you mean? I had a lot of difficulties while filming Guk-sae. It was awkward to catch the romantic emotions, and I wasnt feeling well. Thest one was an unconscious remark. Park Cheong-ah remembered the incident when he went to the emergency room, but she didnt ask any further questions. -In the scene where Hyun-woo suppresses Shim Naekwan and points a gun at him, it gives me goosebumps, and many people say that he looks like hes going to kill someone. Is there a background to this realistic acting? What were you thinking when you filmed that scene? I thought of someone I wanted to kill. Excuse me? Park Cheong-ah looked at him, lifting her eyes from the monitor. Yu Yeon Seo smiled softly. Did I hear it wrong? She thought she should correct it to someone I hate, and asked who it was. Well, a hater? *** It was a weather that was too awkward to use an umbre, but too annoying not to. The middle-aged man put on a baseball cap and entered the traditional market. Hello. Oh, youre here? Take this. I dont need this Thank you. The man bowed his head as he received the stic bag from the merchant. He moved on. Everyone who saw him greeted him warmly. Havent you eaten yet? Eat this. Thank you. He seemed to have a good reputation in the area, as his two hands were full. The man left the market and walked across the bridge over the river. He called someone. Teacher, long time no see. (Who is this?) The other person seemed to think it was a prank call and tried to hang up without answering. But the man added something as if he expected it. May 12th, 1999. (What, what did you say?) Dont hang up. We used to be good, didnt we? (We were never good. What do you want?) Why are you like this? Were family. A horrified gasp came from the other side of the phone. The man leaned against the railing and smiled faintly. His left middle finger holding the phone twitched. I didnt want to contact you like this either. I wanted to live quietly as you wished. (Then why) I want to ask you, why did you kill him? (Who did I kill?) Are you ying dumb? The man chuckled. He felt the other persons breathing roughen at his unpleasant and sinisterughter. Do you think I dont know? Mr. President. The man smiled slyly. He looked like he had a warm smile, but he was threatening the other person. Do you really think that is the original? The other person did not answer, but the man waited patiently. (What do you want. Money? Or, a car? Ill do whatever you want.) What do I want? Nothing. I just called to say hello. (What? You call that saying hello) Ill see you soon. It was a low-ss move to say what he wanted right away. He wanted the other person to wait anxiously until he contacted him again. The man hung up the phone and threw it into the river without hesitation. The water was swollen by the rain and it would have been swept away somewhere. He moved on. He walked a long distance without showing any signs of fatigue. The man stopped at arge billboard on the wall of a department store and smiled proudly. Whos son is he? Hes so handsome. The picture was of Yoo Yeon Seo. Chapter 128: Someone Like Me? Chapter 128: Someone Like Me? Chapter 128 < Someone Like Me? > Baek Seo-jun clicked his tongue as he looked at the massive data that Yoo Yeon Seo had sent him. He wouldnt have been able to get this much information in such a short time if he had investigated it himself. As he skimmed through the data for a while, Baek Seo-jun chuckled as he saw the name of the person on his phone screen. Hey, are you not busy? (Did you get the data?) Im looking at it right now. Hey, why did you do this much? Besides, the secretary had organized it so neatly that it was easy to see. He wished he could have someone like this under him He sighed involuntarily. He had to tter the person who was the son of the chief, and his colleague next to him was picking a fight You just focus on your own work. Im fine these days because Im not busy. (Did you hear something from your brother?) Baek Seo-jun frowned at the suspicious tone. He got up from his seat and headed to the emergency exit stairs. Did you think I wouldnt hear it? Im his best friend, you know. (Its not that serious.) You dont know because youre a young master, but even if youre not close, you worry first and then see when your family is sick. Yoo Yeon Seo scowled at his words. How old am I that youre treating me like a kid? But he couldnt help but shut his mouth at Baek Seo-juns next words. I havent seen him for over 10 years, you know? But this is the first time hes been so sensitive. Think of it as getting back what you did before. What I did before Yoo Yeon Seo realized that it was right after he had found Lee Hee-seos corpse. He thought he shouldnt see his brother in that state of mind, so he hoped that Yu Eun-ho wouldnt get involved in this case. Did he tell him that too They must be really close. Yoo Yeon Seo changed the subject. (What about the person in the video I found?) I was going to check it out for a few days, but I lost him in the middle. (What?) He seems to be good at avoiding CCTV and ck boxes. Anyway, leave this to the police. Yoo Yeon Seo said he understood. Honestly, it was convenient to have Baek Seo-jun. Ju Sungs information skills were not bad either, but it took a long time for things that required authority. (Do you have anything to point out?) Yeah, why of all things (What about now?) Well, youve been a hot topic more than once, havent you? Frankly, you must have had a truckload of people who recognized you when you debuted. He was Lee Hee-seos son, after all. It was no secret that Yoo Yeon Seo was the first person to discover her tragedy. There were no proper guidelines for reporting at that time, and the reporters had a lot of power. So, in fact, he became popr from his debut because of the interest in Lee Hee-seo rather than Yoo Yeon Seo As he thought so, Baek Seo-jun suddenly lifted his head as if something came to his mind. It might not be because of you There might be another reason. Baek Seo-jun found a person who had died rtively recently in the list of employees. It said he died of a disease, but he didnt go to the hospital and check it himself. There were also things he hadnt investigated yet. Even if he was clean, were his family members clean? For example, if suspicious money came into his ount He was too busy to check it properly. Now that he had settled in, he decided to take advantage of his fathers back. He confidently said. I have something to point out, so you just do your own work. (Let me know as soon as you find out.) Ill do that if I get your brothers permission. (Am I a kid?) Yoo Yeon Seo spat out his words and returned to his seat. Kwak Chi-hoon, who was sitting next to him, pulled his chair back and watched Baek Seo-jun with a suspicious eye. Where are you going? Yeah, Im leaving. He didnt bother to be polite to him since he was rude first. As he hurriedly left, Kwak Chi-hoon bit his teeth at Baek Seo-juns back. What a lucky bastard Some people had to struggle to get to this position, while some others were born with a silver spoon in their mouth He red at the entrance where Baek Seo-jun had left for a while, then he made a phone call somewhere. *** You seem to be in a bad mood. Yoo Yeon Seo came to his senses at the makeup artists words after he hung up with Baek Seo-jun. Yeah, I had some annoying things to deal with. Its a busy time for you, right? Yeah, it is. He was busy enjoying the poprity of Guksae. He had to turn down many offers for advertisements, interviews, and photo shoots, as he couldnt handle them all. He worked with his manager, Park, to select only the best ones that would boost his image as an actor. I could be busier, right? Thats why he was d that his schedule was packed for the past few days. He didnt have to worry about Hwan-yeong and slept soundly. He also felt less obsessed with catching the culprit. Not that he was going to leave everything to Baek Seo-jun and his brother. Yeon Seo. Auntie. Anyway, one of the advertisements he agreed to do was for a fashion brand run by his aunt, who inherited it from his grandmother. The staff were surprised to see the owner show up at the shooting site. Did they not tell her that he wasing? Why does your face look more and more like half of it is gone? I look the same. Same? Whats the same? Yeon Seo let out a hollowugh as his aunt stroked his cheek. He slept well because he was busy, and he didnt skip meals because Yu Eun-ho was by his side. He actually felt better than before, but the eyes of his rtives were never satisfied. Brother! Why is he here? He asked nervously, and his aunt, Yu Seon-yeong, smiled and said it was part of the marketing. Marketing? Him? He frowned as he saw his cousin rush towards him. Did youe to y? No, I came as an influencer. I came to film the behind-the-scenes of the advertisement. You? Park Seon-woo put his hand on his waist and spoke confidently. Brother, I have three million subscribers. Its the end of the world. What do you mean, brother? Im a bigpany. How much of a stake do I have in it? Park Seon-woo didnt answer and chuckled. He owed a lot to Yeon Seo for his channel bing a bigpany. Hows your body? Why does everyone ask me that? Im fine. Brother, you were out of it for a few days back then. Shut up. Yeon Seo clenched his teeth and answered, ncing at the people around him. He didnt want the rumors about his health to spread. He had been bleeding from his nose and leaving his seat in a hurry during the filming of Guksae, and people wondered if he was sick. Thats mostly because of Lee Tae-gyeom. His manager followed him around with a serious expression, and some even spected that he had a serious illness. Anyway, he didnt want the rumors to grow bigger. People would prefer healthy people when they work with them. Who would like a sick person? Besides, there was nothing wrong with his body. Yeon Seo tilted his head as he saw Park Seon-woo preparing his filming equipment. Are you alone? Wheres your friend? Oh, hes looking for a job. And I came alone to prevent spoilers. Park Seon-woos expression darkened when his friend was mentioned, but it was only for a moment. Something must have happened. Yeon Seo pretended not to notice. Okay, thats it. He looked professional as he set up the camera and checked the screen. By the way, when are you graduating, brother? I have one semester left. He had been taking a semester off and going back to school because of his schedule, but he was attending diligently. He couldnt postpone it any longer. Will this continue until next year? By then, the poprity of Guksae would die down. He thoughtcently. Were resuming the shooting. Okay. The break was over, and the shooting resumed. Yeon Seo was the model for a line that was carefully designed by a famous foreign designer. It was a project that Yu Seon-yeong was staking her life on. Park Seon-woo talked to the camera and then captured Yeon Seos shooting with his own camera. Hes so handsome. Are you going to take a picture with himter? Of course. Park Seon-woo heard the murmurs of the staff. They all put aside their work and came to watch the shooting because Yeon Seo was here. He felt proud and ran to Yeon Seo, who changed his clothes and came out. Brother, what are you doing after this? I have to go to my schedule. Another one? Youre so busy. Actually, it was more of a personal errand than a schedule. *** Youre not going to the filming site right away, are you? Yes. Why? Whats the problem? I know where theyre filming. Yoo Yeon Seo tilted her head. Cha Yoon-ho, who was Yoo Yeon Seos secretary at JSENM, smiled softly at his boss. He thought to himself that she was oblivious to the troubles of the lower-level employees, as expected from the owners family. Well If you go, sir, it might look like youre pressuring them. Oh, I guess it could look like that. He remembered how his little aunt had suddenlye to the filming site and caused amotion among the staff. In the pre-production and investment stages, the productionpany and the investors had a lot of influence, but once the filming started, the director had the priority in the filming site. But what if the director of thepany that was both the investor and the productionpany, and also the distributor, came to the filming site for fun? It would naturally be stressful. Not to mention that some directors would take it as a bullying act if the productionpany brought the investors to observe. This director might like you, but he might still feel a bit ufortable. The movie that Lee Jung-hoon was making, which was done in a sh, was also nearing the end of filming. It was possible because of the strong capital. Thats why Lee Jung-hoons liking for Yoo Yeon Seo was increasing day by day. Hmm Then should I disguise myself? What? Lets go anyway. He was not the type to listen to Cha Yoon-hos dissuasion. Yoo Yeon Seo, who wore a baseball cap and a mask and disguised herself as a production staff, headed to the filming site of Lee Jung-hoons movie Only. Lets do it one more time. They were in the middle of filming, so no one noticed that a stranger hade. Yoo Yeon Seo sat in a corner and quietly watched the filming. The actor on the screen was alone. But he was acting as if he had a co-star in front of him, looking at a pir. It was because of the schedule adjustment of the actors. Come to think of it I had a pretty easy time filming. Everything in the preparation stage of the filming was done ording to Yoo Yeon Seos preference. He matched the co-stars to make it easier for him to act. But it was okay since he invested money, right? Wait a minute. Lee Jung-hoon, who hadined that his scenario was stolen, had a decent directors attitude. He said that sometimes Cheon director came and gave him advice on filming. Right, Cheon director was there too Cheon directors movie was also about to start filming. Yoo Yeon Seo suggested filming observation as a contract condition, and Cheon director refused, thinking that he was pressuring him. But when he found out that Yoo Yeon Seos intention was to offer a radical condition and improve his acting, he dly epted. When will I catch the culprit if I observe that? He felt anxious and saw a white figure flickering in front of his eyes. He shook his head vigorously. Okay. Lee Jung-hoons okay sign ended, and the actor went back to his ce with a tired face. He took the water from his manager and drank it, then frowned. Hey, cant you do it right? What, theres someone like me? Yoo Yeon Seo looked at him with interest. Chapter 129: The Boss is a Drug. Chapter 129: The Boss is a Drug. Chapter 129 < The Boss is a Drug. > I told you to buy something else instead of this water that smells fishy! Im s-sorry, hyung. The actor, who was acting up, finally kicked his managers shin. The kick was so hard that the manager fell to the ground and let out a short scream. Ouch! Did you just make a noise? I told you to hold it in, didnt you? He was even begging for mercy, saying he couldnt stand the pain anymore. The actor kicked his shin again, and the manager clenched his teeth and endured. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. Lee Tae-gyeom should have seen this. Wasnt I a good employer? But Lee Tae-gyeom had gone back to the agency and was opening the gift that Yoo Yeon Seo had sent him. It was a task he had ordered him to do, in case that person sent him something weird again. But do I have to leave that there? The problem was that no one was stopping him. Everyone pretended not to see and was busy doing their own work. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes and looked around. Hes doing it again Some of the staff nearby sighed with pity. Yoo Yeon Seo quietly stood behind them. His movement was so stealthy that the staff didnt know who was behind them. Isnt that water different from yesterdays? Do you think its because it really smells fishy? Hes just venting his dissatisfaction with us on the manager. What the hell was going on in this set? After the possession, he had only experienced sets with a warm and lively atmosphere. This atmosphere was unfamiliar to him. Oh, it wasnt unfamiliar. He had done the same thing as that actor to the director during Emergency. That bastard crossed the line too. He was still not fully synchronized, but Yoo Yeon Seo unconsciously thought that and whispered to Cha Yoon-ho, who had infiltrated with a hat on. Has he always been like that? Yes, that actor has a bad reputation in the industry. Since a long time ago. The actors face was familiar. That is Oh Jin-seong. A fairly well-known male actor in his 40s. He was a constant second choice for casting in the film industry. In the media, he had a gentle and gentlemanly image that contrasted with his face, but people are not what they seem. How is he bad? Because of things like that. Hes quite infamous. There are many victims too. At the end of Chas secretarys gesture, there was Oh Jin-seong, who was angry at another actor. The actor, who seemed to be a rookie, turned around and shed a tear. But he keeps getting roles? I had money and Choi Yoo-jin as my backing, but Oh Jin-seong had surprisingly shown his face in many works. His acting is pretty good. Hes good at character interpretation. And his mask is unique Ah I see. There arent many faces that look like they would do such corruption. By the way, he openly said that he joined this movie to spite Jang Ye-jun. Oh Jin-seong is not the type to lower his pride for a rookie directors work. Chas secretary, who had been using honorifics, did not use them for Oh Jin-seong. Did he learn the field work from the bottom of the productionpany? He must have had some grudge against Oh Jin-seong. So was that behavior a rebellion against the rookie director? Yoo Yeon Seo lowered his hat brim and avoided the eyes of the staff passing by. They dont get along well. They dont seem to talk much when they meet Theyre like rivals. Like you and Jin Soo-ho, although not now. Yoo Yeon Seo had been linked as a rival with Jin Soo-ho, who had a simr environment since his debut as an actor, but the rival structure copsed as Jin Soo-ho, who worked like a cow and filmed several hit works, went ahead. Now, if he had topare their levels, they were equal. The public didnt link them as rivals either, but just as two top actors, and although he didnt understand, they were tied as best friends in the acting world. Im not that close with him. Maybe it was because he had shown some actor friendship after the possession, only with Jin Soo-ho Yoo Yeon Seo put aside his thoughts and looked at the set again. But their images are different, arent they? The synopsis of the work that Jang Ye-jun was interested in and Only were the same. But he was acting the same role in the same work topete with Jang Ye-jun? Jang Ye-jun and Oh Jin-seongs images were opposite. A colleague from the samepany came to Chas secretarys side. Yoon-ho, youre here? Yes, this is Hello. He noticed that the person next to Cha Yoon-ho was Yoo Yeon Seo and opened his eyes wide. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at him and put his index finger on his mouth. Shh. Can you exin that to me? Oh Jin-seong, who had been making a fuss for a while, was holding a script and heading somewhere. Uh Oh Jin-seong wanted the role of the protagonist, but he was cast as the viin because his image didnt match. He had given up the lead role he wanted and settled for a supporting role, just to keep an eye on Jang Ye-jun. And that too in a rookie directors debut work. He had a remarkable obsession. But, Mr. Oh Jin-sung, your acting style is not very cooperative with the director, you know The staff member trailed off, afraid of sounding like gossiping. As soon as he finished his sentence, there was amotion from Oh Jin-sungs side. Director, why do you keep saying weird things? Jin-sung, you did a good job interpreting the character, but you still have to follow the script. Aha, I see. Thats not star disease. Its great actor disease. Not all actors followed the script and the directors instructions. Of course, there were actors who showed as much as they were told. Usually, these actors were liked by the directors, so they kept getting work even if they were criticized. But depending on the actors personality, some would mix in excessive ad-libs, or interpret the characterpletely differently. The problem was that it would be fine if it worked in a good direction, but Oh Jin-sung seemed different. He believed he was right and pushed it to the end. Only actors like Park Seung-hwan could pull off that kind of thing, Oh Jin-sung was not at that level Hes doing well. But Lee Jung-hoon was not easy either. Thanks to Yoo Yeon Seo, who had told him to do his best since I was behind him, he was able to stand up to him. Jin-sung, Im the director. He didnt back down and confronted Oh Jin-sungs words. One by one, these incidents piled up and Oh Jin-sungs anger boiled over. So he vented his anger on his poor manager And that too, for show. Lee Jung-hoon, a rookie director, could interfere with the filming anytime, but he couldnt stop Oh Jin-sung from making a scene by badmouthing his manager. I dont think he was that bad before Maybe we wont see him much after this movie. No one would hire him. Cha, the secretary, felt good. He doesnt have any close investors, does he? No. Do you think he would grovel to the investors with that personality? Rumors spread quickly. Especially in the closed-off film industry. Just like Yoo Yeon Seo in the past. No matter how much Lee Jung-hoon was a rookie director, if he disyed his nasty personality like this on the set, there would be no director who would use Oh Jin-sung soon. Yoo Yeon Seo felt something strange here. There are a lot of actors like him, right? A lot. Like me a few years ago? Hey, youre different. You invested money, too. Of course, it was a bit risky when Emergency came out Yoo Yeon Seo realized that Chas answer was not a simple ttery. Thats weird He had only met good people and the filming had gone well because it had been rolling around him from the beginning of the production discussion. The fellow celebrities were also kind to him because they looked after his back, he had never met a person like Oh Jin-sung. But it was different when he heard the stories of other actors or Cha. There were also suffocating nerve wars between actors, and there were a few celebrities who acted like Oh Jin-sung. Andpared to what those people did, what Yoo Yeon Seo had done was just cute. My rumors, they seem exaggerated. No matter how much he had won over the director, the rumors that had been spreading openly before that. Maybe they tried to keep him in check from the start because his back was so strong? That could be possible. He shook off his thoughts. Since Im here, lets go see the directors face. He couldnt just pass by seeing him being treated like that in front of his eyes. Frankly, who knows if Lee Jung-hoon will hit the jackpot like Jeong Da-hee? Sigh Lets move on to the next scene. Lee Jung-hoon tried to avoid the meaningless argument with Oh Jin-sung and move on to the filming. Director. He was startled by the familiar voice behind him and jumped up. Yoo Yeon Seo took off the baseball cap he had been wearing and shook off his ttened hair with his hand. His handsome face was revealed and exmations of admiration came from everywhere. Oh, Yeon Seo. Are you doing well, director? Its almost a wrap, right? Yoo Yeon Seo, who usually called him Lee Jung-hoon and teased him, smiled brightly and used the honorific title of director to cheer him up. Oh Oh, yes. He can write a script well, but his acting skills arecking. Yoo Yeon Seo left Lee Jung-hoon behind and smiled at Oh Jin-sung. Hello, senior Oh Jin-sung. Oh, hello. I enjoyed your drama. Oh Jin-sungs fierce face softened into a warm smile. He was so arrogant in front of Lee Jung-hoon, but he was groveling as soon as he saw him. He was a typical weak-strong-weak. I also enjoyed your filmography. But I heard everything from the corner. Yes? Dont be like that. Unless you want to lose your job. Even if I didnt step in, it would sink on its own. Oh Jin-seong asked back, Yes? at the words that had a different meaning from the soft voice. But Yoo Yeon Seo put her arm around Lee Jeong-hoons shoulder. Ill go talk to the director for a bit. And she dragged him to the corner of the set. Was that person like that from the beginning of the shooting? Uh Haha, yes. Why are you just standing there? Go confront him. Lee Jeong-hoon is the boss of the set. Not him. Thats right, thats Yoo Yeon Seo. Seeing him return to his characteristic chubby expression from the gentle smile, Lee Jeong-hoon rxed. No, am I the boss now? I havent been bossytely He had a trauma from Yoo Yeon Seo, who had tormented him during the production stage. But he also knew that this was her way of encouragement. A smile appeared on Lee Jeong-hoons lips. Im fine. Lee Jeong-hoon, if youre so soft, youll lose your script. Im really fine Then thats it. Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged her shoulders. I hope you dont cause any trouble until the release. Its crazy these days. When he was focused on the shooting of National Bird, the entertainment industry was hit by a series of scandals. There were revtions of school violence, child neglect, drunk driving, and other social issues involving celebrities. The problem was that all the works they were supposed to appear in, or were scheduled to air, were halted. -What do we do? We already aired two episodes. -We have to stop the broadcast and rece the actors! -My actors movie was canceled and went to ott The productionpany is on the verge of bankruptcy -The only way to recover the loss of the drama is to either put PPL or bring Yoo Yeon Seo The only way to save our drama is Yoo Yeon Seo Yoo Yeon Seo is our dramas savior The one who rose in this situation was Yoo Yeon Seo. Unlike before, she had good acting skills, and she had plenty of money and willingness to invest personally. And when she decided to appear, the sponsors who would cover the lost production costs and more overflowed. You have to bury it well even if you cause trouble. Until the movie goes down. Yoo Yeon Seo, you said you get a lot of love calls, dont you do it? Its annoying. Yoo Yeon Seo was actually distracted by another problem. Anyway, I saw your face, so thats it. Only has to be a hit. You know that, right? Dont pressure me. Its not pressure, its encouragement. Seeing Lee Jeong-hoons shoulders droop, Yoo Yeon Seo lightly hit his shoulder without hurting him. Did you hear anything from the moviepany Goo Sang? No. Its strangely quiet. The moviepany Goo Sang had been persistently contacting and begging and threatening him even after the crank-in of Only. Its nothing. Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged it off. Cha secretary, clean up and go home. Yes, director. Hooray, early leave! Cha secretary shouted with a bright smile. The director prepared a meal for the hard-working Only staff! Yoo Yeon Seo got in the car, leaving behind the cheers of the staff. Chapter 130: He’s dead. Chapter 130: He¡¯s dead. Chapter 130 < Hes dead. > Yeon Seo is so well-behaved. Our Se-ah is causing a fuss because she cant move. Yu Yeon Seo, who was sitting on Lee Heeseosp, got her cheek pinched lightly by her big aunt, Yu Minjeong. She smiled bashfully, and the two aunts groaned in delight. Look at Eunho, he acts like hes not interested, but hes always near his sister. What luck does oppa have, his sons are so cute? Yu Eunho was reading a book in the shade, far away. He must have loved his nieces since he was young. The two aunts rolled their feet and liked it. By the way, sister. Didnt father ask you to work for him? What can I do? I dont know how to refuse, so Ive been putting it off. Why? You seem good at it. You have a sense of style. You helped me with my work before. Her small aunt, Yu Seonyoung, was about to start her fashion business at that time. Lee Heeseo was the top star of the era, not only famous for her face, but also as a fashion icon, so she helped her. Anyway, father is strange. He even wants to make his daughter-inw work. Thats why we grew up without any discrimination. Youre not going to do it? He said hed give you a share. A share? As far as he knew, Chairman Yu was famous for not giving his assets to anyone who was not qualified. The only exception was Yu Yeon Seo. That was because he had some affection for the witness of the tragedy. Anyway, he cared for his daughter-inw that much? But why did he stay still until now? Did Chairman Yu not have the same thought as their brothers? He loved his daughter-inw so much that he gave her a share, but she died like that, and he closed the case as a suicide without any doubt? Did he have a vague idea of who the culprit was, or was there another reason? The reason why he became a cripple while chasing his wifes case was the biggest reason, but Yu Yeon Seo, who stillcked understanding of his family, was full of questions. Ill think about it. Look at this. Sister doesnt have no thoughts. Actually, I lived a busy life when I was a celebrity. Doesnt it bother you? Sister is a workaholic if you look closely. Lee Heeseos face turned red, as if she was notpletely uninterested. She hesitated and told her sisters-inw what she was going to do. But the young Yu Yeon Seo got off Lee Heeseosp and ran somewhere else. No, where are you going when were talking about something important? Yu Yeon Seo, who was synchronizing his memory, wanted to scream in frustration, but the young Yu Yeon Seos footsteps did not stop. He ran back and forth between the main house and the annex, and stopped at one ce. Can you lend me some money? Whats wrong? Actually, my daughters hospital bill The conversation of the guards who were guarding the mansion at that time. Yu Yeon Seo approached them. Mister. Ah! Yu Yeon Seo gasped as he suddenly woke up to reality. How could his memory be cut off at such a crucial moment? He frowned and spat out blood as usual. The first thing they suspected in finding the culprit who killed Lee Heeseo was the debt rtionship of the servants at that time. Chairman Yu was a pretty good employer. He paid a lot of money, let them go home on time, and gave them a generous bonus. But the reason why they betrayed him was money, of course. Who is it? If he could only know who it was, it would be the biggest clue Yu Yeon Seo looked at the clock. He still had plenty of time until the next schedule. He heard Betas worried voice in his ear. Baek Seojoon was startled to see a big man standing in front of his house. Hello, detective. What are you doing here, Mr. Seunghyun? He was standing in front of my house, near my car. Baek Seojoon looked at him with suspicion. The lord sent me. Did he tell you to watch what Im doing? Its not surveince, its cooperation. He told me to leave it alone, but he couldnt stand it and sent someone. Baek Seojoon sighed and gestured for him to get in the car. The data that Yu Yeon Seo sent was quite useful, and he knew that the person who organized it was Lim Seunghyun. Where are you going? First, this persons house. Baek Seojoon pointed to someone in the document and started the car. Do you have a reason to start with this person? He has a daughter, right? It seems like he spent a long time in the hospital. He must have paid a lot of medical bills, but hes still clean, right? Thats suspicious. They arrived at a rural vige on the outskirts of Gyeonggi Province and looked around. Does he live here? Its locked. After searching the area for a while, Baek Seo-jun and Lim Seung-hyun approached the elders sitting on a bench under a zelkova tree. Excuse me, whats going on with that supermarket? The store is closed. Happy Supermarket? Oh dear, the owner died and theyre having a funeral right now. What? When? Well the day before yesterday, I think? Baek Seo-jun and Lim Seung-hyun looked at each other in shock. *** The filmpany Goo Sang, which had stolen Lee Jung-hoons synopsis and was making a movie out of it, ran into trouble. They heard the news that Lee Jung-hoon had started filming hastily and felt uneasy. When they checked, they found out that he was preparing the same work. When they contacted himter, Lee Jung-hoon denied it and said it was a different synopsis. And behind him was Yoo Yeon Seo. Where did he get that backing? He ignored their offer to renegotiate and proceeded with the filming with Yoo Yeon Seo. Seeing that, they thought, lets see what he can do, and quickly cranked in and reached the middle of the shooting. Yoo Yeon Seos production investment Only finished filming 2022 second halfs anticipated work Only deals with our social issues. But they were too fast. So Dong-hyun, who was in charge of the production by stealing Lee Jung-hoons scenario from Goo Sang, clenched his fist. Jang Ye-jun, who said he would do anything for money, heard the news somewhere and went berserk. If they hadnt gotten his signature on the contract beforehand, he would have left without hesitation. [Team leader So, can we release this?] [If we do this, our image will be bad as a giarist] [Yeah, why did they steal the scenario and make this mess?] And when it was revealed that Yoo Yeon Seo was involved, everyone shrank back. [Vice president Choi was so fierce. Hes been helping Yoo Yeon Seo from the beginning of her debut.] [Thats because he got hit by the president forpeting with JSENM.] [Anyway, dont mess with them.] The power is in the hands of those who give it. He had used his power well when he was an actor, and he became a director of the biggest distributionpany in Korea. He was in a situation where he could be the sessor, and the distributionpanies, including JSENM, were colluding, so it was nothing to take down their productionpanys movies from the theaters. [And Yoo Yeon Seo seems to like that director a lot, right?] [Director Cheon is involved. Team leader So got unlucky.] It was a custom among them to steal the scenarios of small directors. When the people who taught him that custom backed off, the arrow turned to So Dong-hyun. He felt a pain in the back of his head and headed to the bathroom. Yoon Ha-neul, revealed to have been involved in a past assault, drops out of drama Lim Go-eun, who said she would sue the false user of school violence, in controversy over past school violencemittee records One Seven Lee Joon and Woo Hyun do not renew contractseffectively disbanding Seven Visual Bora, abuse controversy reignitedvictims recording released Violence Woo Mi-ri, admits to past violence but apologizes, criticism spreads Lead actors school violence controversymovie Appeal production stopped As the school violence exposure incident urred, the mistakes that the celebrities had made in the past came to the surface. And among the people whose names were mentioned, their lead actor was also included. Eventually, the movie production was stopped. They had invested a lot of money. And they lost the trust of the investors. -Why is 2021 like this? -Who will explode tomorrow? -YHN apologizing hastily is suspicious, right? There must be more to explode, it feels like hes trying to fix it quickly -But do you want to hear something creepy? The people who Yoo Yeon Seo said something about in the past are all getting ruined Hes a freaking disaster detector Oh crazy Yoo Yeon Seo needs to be re-evaluated MC, now that I think about it, Choi Jae-won, who said he was trash, got caught in a room salon, right? Yoon Ha-neul, who said he was vulgar, got exposed for assault? There was someone else before, who was it? Who are the celebrities that Yoo Yeon Seo cursed? Let me avoid them in advance -Yoo Yeon Seo is being talked about, but I guess she has nothing? She had a lot of criticism Yoo Yeon Seos school is so prestigious, there must have been nothing like that No, but not only school violence, but all the past disasters are exploding, right? Dont you know what happened to those who shed with Yoo Yeon Seo? Turns out she had an amazing intuition By the way, I heard she went to school quietly and got along well with everyone? Did you see the gift Yoo Yeon Seo gave to her manager? Its awesome If I were Joo Sungs grandson, I would get her number right away. Nice to meet you, friend! Lol, were friends for life from the moment we met Wow, Yoo Yeon Seo is my friend Who called our boss? He narrowed his eyes as he browsed themunity. Isnt that strange? Even though she was being reevaluated like that on the surface, there was also a story that only the industry insiders knew. It was true that Yoo Yeon Seo had done some minor abuse of power. And her managers had changed so often, but now they were quiet even though they had suffered in the past. Werent they keeping their mouths shut because they couldnt read the current trend? Wasnt it that bad? No, that couldnt be. He answered the ringing phone. Hey, Han Ki-ja. Did you find anything? (I did look, but.) Yoo Yeon Seos interference had caused a huge loss for the moviepany Goo-sang. So-dong-hyuns desk location had also changed. He was pressured to make up for the loss, and given the hint to take responsibility and resign. Im not going to die alone when Im pushed to the edge like this. So-dong-hyun, who had nothing left but malice, was digging into Yoo Yeon Seos past with a reporter he knew. [Will you block the screening of the movie you produced? Where should I put it in the early morning orte night in the countryside?] What a jerk. Of course, he knew very well that he had the power to do that, so he was scared at the time, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt disgusted. If I get caught, Ill quit and move to Han Ki-jaspany. Goo-sang was not a smallpany like Yeon-ye-jump. Would Joo Sung pressure them all the way here? And now that she was at the peak of her poprity as a national bird, there were many other reporters who were digging into Yoo Yeon Seos past. He just had to ride on this flow and dig up some important information. Besides. It doesnt matter if I dont get caught, right? He would find a suitablepany and do some reverse viral marketing, hire somement bots and nt some suspicious posts in themunity. That would be enough to make things roll. That was a method that otherpanies also knew and winked at. (Shes clean. Theres nothing to dig up.) What? She doesnt go to clubs or rooms? Is that possible? (There must be some celebrities who dont go.) Han Ki-ja, was he really an entertainment reporter? He was doubtful. He had been persistently following Yoo Yeon Seos whereaboutstely, and he sighed in frustration. (Wow, this is the first time Ive seen such a clean celebrity.) Really, not a speck of dust? (No. Except for the time she went to the hospital, she only goes out for work or meets her family. Thats it.) Why did she go to the hospital? Could it be, drug side effects? Her suddenly tamed personality, her improved acting skills. There were jokes that she had taken drugs, but what if it was true? (I dont think thats it Maybe she has a chronic illness?) Tsk, who knows if she used the chronic illness as an excuse and got something else done. Check it out. Ill check it out too. (No, dont touch the medical side. Well get in trouble.) What? It was obviously something that shouldnt be done. But they lived by ignoring suchmon sense. Especially Han Ki-ja. So-dong-hyun frowned at the unexpected passive reaction. But Han Ki-ja was adamant. He said that they should never touch that side. (When Yoo Yeon Seo debuted as an idol, there was a famous incident in this area.) Chapter 131: Do you know why you got so much hate? Chapter 131: Do you know why you got so much hate? Chapter 131 (Do you know why Yoo Yeon Seo got so much hate?) Because hes rude? Because he has no talent? Sodong-hyun didnt know why he suddenly asked that question, but his mouth opened involuntarily. (He had a lot of people who didnt like him. He acted like he was above everyone else, relying on his familys influence, right after he debuted.) Yoo Yeon Seo went to AST Entertainment when he was 18 and said he wanted to debut as an idol. He signed a contract on the spot. He lived with the other members for six months of short training and debuted on February 14, 2011. AST Enter was a small agency that had never produced an idol before, but OneSeven received attention from the start. All because of Yoo Yeon Seo. He attracted more interest than other idol groups that debuted around the same time, but he also became the number one target of gossip in the industry because of his dirty personality. (But the rumors were exaggerated. He wasnt that abusive.) Really? After witnessing his mothers muttion, Yoo Yeon Seo suffered from an unknown personality disorder. He had been struggling with mental problems since he was young, and he had no one to confide in. He isted himself and his emotions gradually eroded. What increased along with that was his dissatisfaction and irritation with the world. He felt angry for no reason, and he spat out harsh words even though he knew it was wrong. He med himself at first and tried to change, but it didnt work. (There are plenty of people with bad personalities in this business. Just look at what happened to SevenVisuals Yoon Bo-ra. It was outrageous.) He was rude, but he barely stayed within the line. And whenever he made a mistake, someone from Juseong would cover it up for him. What about the director who got assaulted? (That was impossible to shield.) Sodong-hyun frowned. So, what are you trying to say? (Anyway, theres a rumor that some force was behind the rumors and the image that Yoo Yeon Seo deserved to be hated.) He was always a tempting prey. The third generation of Juseong, the son of Lee Hee-seo, who was still considered the top star. If they could get a scoop on him, it would be a jackpot. Hey, isnt that just to counter JSENM? (Thats the business side of things. Im talking about another force.) Some unknown force deliberately spread weird rumors? Choi Yoo-jin aggressively entered the entertainment business. He also entered the alley market of the conglomerates, which caused bacsh from the existing industry people. So they tried to stop him. The media poured out negative articles, saying that the business would fail if the conglomerate touched it. But Choi Yoo-jin made a hit out of every business he touched and invested capital generously, earning the recognition of the industry. The people who were unhappy with him targeted someone close to him instead of trying to shake him up. Someone who was a celebrity, whose name was known, and who had a bad reputation. His second son. He thought it would be like pouring oil on the fire if he intervened then. Choi Yoo-jins excessive affection for Yoo Yeon Seo was also because he couldnt protect him properly then. So whats that famous incident? Is it rted to that force? (It seems like it. Anyway, a while ago, someone I knew from a distance said he got hold of Yoo Yeon Seos psychiatric records from when he was young.) When, when OneSeven was a rookie? How? (I dont know. But that person couldnt have gotten those records by himself. No matter how much he was the grandson who came out then, medical records? And psychiatric records? I asked him where he got them. He said someone just gave them to him. A stranger.) Could those records be true? Sodong-hyun went out of the office and took a seat on the emergency exit stairs. Does that make sense? (You think so too, right? But the interesting thing is, the person who gave him the data said this. Go ahead and exaggerate. Make him suffer as much as possible and make him give up on the entertainment industry. After that, the rumors got worse.) Thats the force? Who is it? A grudge? (It could be. Anyway, the person who got the scoop wrote an article, of course.) But why do I feel like Ive never seen it? (You wouldnt have. It disappeared without a trace as soon as it was posted.) The article was gone in less than a minute after it was uploaded. That meant the hospital records were true. (After that, he never saw that person again. He disappeared from this industry.) Isnt that like an urban legend? (No. Its a story that everyone who knows knows.) Sodong-hyun felt a chill run through his body at the reporters words. But he pretended to be fine and rubbed his arm. (After that, Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly left OneSeven.) When Chairman Yoo found out about it, he called his grandson and pressured him to quit that nonsense. Did they touch the records Did Juseong do it? To make him give up? (No way. Its medical records. The records of his grandson who was hurt because of that incident. How could they? I think it has something to do with the session fight there.) Hey, no. If that was the case, they should have made him stay in the entertainment industry. And the second generation session is still not done. (Is that so?) Besides, since then, the session structure had already been fixed on Yoo Geon-min. It was because a huge group like Joo Sung would suffer more if it was torn apart by a session fight. By the way, Han, you really did a lot of research, didnt you? (I told you. I want to do one big story too. Im itching for it. So dont go there. Ill die.) Hmm Do you know the contact of the person who knows him indirectly? (Hey.) No, Im curious. What was written that made the articlee down right away? At that, the cold Han reporter didnt stop So Dong-hyun. *** Baek Seo-joon and Im Seung-hyun found the funeral hall of the super owner who was said to be dead. Baek Seo-joon preferred ck clothes, and Im Seung-hyun always wore a suit, so they didnt feel out of ce. There are no visitors. Yeah. The funeral hall was quiet, as if everyone who had toe had already left. Is that her? They cautiously approached a woman who was sitting in a corner wearing a mourning dress. Choi Mi-ri? The woman who was staring nkly at her fathers portrait raised her head. Who are you? Were the police. First of all, we pray for the soul of the deceased. At that, Baek Seo-joon and Im Seung-hyun bowed their heads politely. ording to the records, the only family she had was her father. It was easy to hurt her if they touched her carelessly. Choi Mi-ri frowned strangely as she looked at the police badge that Baek Seo-joon handed her. Why are you here? Were investigating the ident of Choi Nam-yoon. Ive already heard from the police Did you catch the culprit? The ident was a hit-and-run, and the culprit was still atrge. Was it really a simple hit-and-run? Baek Seo-joon was doubtful. Were trying. But were looking at other possibilities. Like what? Do you think the deceased had a grudge against someone? You mean Were looking at it as a nned murder, not an ident. She thought it was a simple ident, but a nned murder? Who would kill her father Choi Mi-ri rolled her eyes nervously. Uh No, the father I know wasnt that kind of person. Were just trying to find the culprit, so you dont have to be so defensive. We dont think the deceased did anything wrong. Not yet, anyway. As Baek Seo-joon smiled softly and talked to Choi Mi-ri, Im Seung-hyun looked around. Do you have a chronic illness? You look pale. Yes Are you cured now? Im getting outpatient treatment sometimes, but yes. You must have spent a lot of money on medical bills. At that subtle nuance, Choi Mi-ri red at him suspiciously. What are you trying to say? Mi-ri, you have to cooperate with us so we can catch the culprit. Baek Seo-joons lips, which had been drawing a line, became straight. Choi Mi-ri swallowed her saliva at the changed atmosphere. Ive been sick since I was born, and I was in an incubator. I went to school by taking the GED Thats why theres no one to visit me. You must have had a hard time. My father suffered. He worked hard to pay for my medical bills Did you have any financial difficulties? Choi Mi-ri sighed. She felt guilty for making her father work harder because of her illness. When I was young, I had a serious illness. I needed surgery, but he seemed to have a hard time then. Choi Nam-yoon? Yes. But one day, he hugged me and said I could have surgery. I was curious where the money came from, but he just said he had a good sponsor Choi Mi-ri, who had grown up in the hospital and matured early, said she was curious about the source of the money at that time. But she kept her mouth shut because her father was happy. A sponsor Bak Seo-jun touched his chin and fell into deep thought. The letter sent by the prime suspect at the time, and the sudden death of Choi Nam-yoon. The timing was too perfect. Im Seung-hyun narrowed his eyes as he saw a man briefly appear at the entrance of the funeral hall. Detective. What is it? The man seemed to hide behind a wall as if he was running away from them. Im Seung-hyun jumped up at his suspicious movement. No, its nothing. He headed towards the entrance and looked around. The man was nowhere to be seen. Was it just a false rm? Im Seung-hyun answered the phone call from Yoo Yeon Seo that was ringing at that moment. Yes, sir. (Check out Choi Nam-yoon first.) Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been reviewing the memory he had synchronized until he recognized the person, finally remembered his name. Im Seung-hyun was shocked and widened his eyes as he heard the name. Were at his funeral right now. (What did you say?) He passed away the day before yesterday. In a hit-and-run. (Sigh.) Yoo Yeon Seo sighed as he heard that. Could it be rted to that case? But the most important witness was already dead? What is it? Yoo Yeon Seo told him about the incident he had seen in his memory. Choi Nam-yoon, who had begged his colleague for money in a humiliating way because of his daughters hospital bills, and the nervous counterpart. Huh really? Where did that moneye from? And who was the sponsor? Its suspicious. (What are you going to do?) We have to find out more. (Wait.) Yoo Yeon Seo tried to say something, but Bak Seo-jun hung up the phone sharply and approached Choi Mi-ri again. Do you remember when that was? Um I was about ten years old. Ten years old, then, 1999? Yes, around then. Bak Seo-jun and Im Seung-hyun nced at each other. Do you remember which hospital you were admitted to? *** Ah, really. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned at the disconnected phone. Shin Ye-won, who had gotten out of the car behind him, came up to him. The dazzling light irritated his eyes. Was it an important call? No. It wasnt that. The actors of National Bird lined up and waved their hands and smiled at the reporters. The ones who got the most attention were the lead actors, Shin Ye-won and Yoo Yeon Seo. Look over here! Yoo Yeon Seo! A reward vacation in this situation. Yoo Yeon Seo blinked his eyes and tried to endure the sh baptism. Chapter 132: Reward Vacation Chapter 132: Reward Vacation Chapter 132 < Reward Vacation > Excuse me, Im just passing through! The drama had been so popr and talked about that there were quite a lot of reporters at the airport departure. However, the inside of the airport was rather quiet. Thats strange The reporters hade because the production team had leaked the information beforehand. They had made a big fuss about how their hit drama was taking all the staff on a reward vacation. But there were fewer people than expected inside the airport. If it were any other actor, it would have been understandable. But with a fandom like Yoo Yeon Seos, the flight information should have leaked out and attracted a crowd. But there was no one except a few people with cameras. I thought it would be chaotic with Yeon Seo here, but theres hardly anyone. Right? Its a good start, isnt it? As they were talking, Director Koo Do-hyun and Writer Min Joo-kyung stopped in their tracks when they saw a man in a suit in front of them. Youre the Nations Couple team, right? Yes, we are Oh, there you are. Come this way. His gaze went to Yoo Yeon Seo behind them, but they still couldnt figure out what was going on. The Nations Couple team followed the man. Oh, no Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been lost in thought about Choi Nam-yoons sudden death and the culprit, realized the situation and frowned. What, what is this? Where are we going? Some people who noticed that they were heading in the opposite direction from where they were supposed to check in murmured. The airport staff who had been waiting near the immigration desk greeted them. Hello. Ill help you with the check-in. Please leave your luggage with me. Here? Yes. Thats when the staff realized something was wrong and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo one by one. He had been acting so casual and getting along well with the staff, and they had forgotten. He was a member of a chaebol family. Yeon Seo, what did you do? Yoo Yeon Seo sighed at Shin Ye-wons question. He was already tired of what he had prepared this time. But his heart was beating happily. His anxiety about the culprit had melted away. It wasnt me Actually, Yoo Yeon Seo didnt want to go on the reward vacation. But he had a reason to go. He looked at his phone screen that was ringing. (Dad) Have fun, son Ah, really Heughed as if he couldnt stop him, and a few people, including Shin Ye-won, gathered around Yoo Yeon Seo. He silently showed them the screen. Wow Your dad is so sweet. Then what is this ticket? Thats probably a fake ticket. The staff handed over their luggage and passports to the employee and went into the immigration desk one by one. Shin Ye-won whispered in protest. The passing people took pictures of them. This would cause amotion among the couple fans. How can you say that now? I found out this morning too. What, is this a surprise? Something like that. My dad likes this kind of thing. They would probably fly on a private jet since a chartered ne would cause too much controversy. He had wondered why his father, who was always busy, was so quiet. He didnt expect him to prepare something like this secretly. Yoo Yeon Seo kept chuckling. Sir. Lets go in, shall we? Lee Tae-gyeom took care of Yoo Yeon Seos luggage and passport. The Nations Couple team easily finished the check-in with the help of the airport staff and went straight into the air. It didnt take even an hour. Did you hear that? Hes a sir. Thats awesome. Are we flying business ss? They were already in a good mood for the reward vacation, but they felt even more pampered when they saw the staffs faces. Yoo Yeon Seo approached the person who called him. He looked familiar, and he seemed to be an employee of Joo Sungs strategic nning department. He introduced himself as Park Ji-won. But sir, where is Lim Seung-hyun? I gave him some work to do, but anyway this is too much. Its our vice presidents little pleasure. A private jet is a little pleasure? Yoo Yeon Seo snickered. The employee smiled as he saw him happy. He handed him a tablet. Yoo Gun-mins love for his son was well-known to anyone who knew him. Joo Sung Yoo Gun-min vice president, supports Nations Couple reward vacation for his son Yoo Yeon Seo the ultimate chaebol of all chaebols Ju Sung Yoo Geon-min, shows his love for his son on SNS Supports the drama Guk-sae team with a huge private jet Yoo Yeon Seo clicked his tongue as he saw the article on the screen. It must be Ju Sungs PR teams work. The more Yoo Geon-min spent money for his sons, the more he strangely gave Ju Sung a good image. -Clipped the article of Guk-sae reward vacation Also, Vice President Yoo prepared not only a private jet but also a luxury resort amodation, cruise ship, gifts, and more for the Guk-sae production team, attracting the attention ofizens. As expected of our father Yeah right attention-seeker father wouldnt stay still Wow crazy Were going on a reward vacation on a private jetwow Father Im your 4698th daughter-inw Ill take good care of your son -Guk-sae were really enjoying it The actors had an amazingbination and even the supporting roles had no w in their acting, and the ratings were good from the start The ending was perfect and it was fun to look for clues in between, and the shooting site atmosphere was so good that I enjoyed looking for the pictures uploaded by the staff every week The director actively pushed for the Blu-ray directors cut And this time, all the actors participated in the reward vacation and the article that just came out Fan life is a flower road agree For real I agree with everything I should have followed it in real time But its a shame that theres no JSTV awards ceremony Lets go to Baek-san 2222 -Why do I feel so good when Im not even going? You worked hard, so I hope you rest well The drama was sessful and its a luxury trip Wow I didnt expect the private jet Wow I just saw the article All the actors are going! What will Yoo Yeon Seos armless father do this time? There were people who enjoyed predicting and watching it like sports. Yoo Geon-mins actions woke up the fans of Guk-sae who had cooled down for a while. Ill assist you by your side while youre on vacation. I only need a manager. I cant help it. This is the vice presidents order. Then sigh, okay. Thank you. The employee looked at Yoo Yeon Seos back with a strange expression. The young master said thank you? Somehow he felt that Lim Seung-hyun wouldnt be fired right away If he had known this, he would have applied for Yoo Yeon Seos dedicated secretary, he thought futilely. He had been to Yoo Presidents mansion, but he didnt expect this scale. Lee Tae-gyeom whispered. But how did you know we were going today? Maybe mother did something. Mother? Oh The reward vacation of Guk-sae was given by the productionpany. So, this situation was a coboration of Yoo Geon-min and Choi Yoo-jin. You can use the duty-free shopter, so shall we board first? The faces of the actors and staff brightened as they passed the boarding gate and headed for the ne. They actually had some expectations. Guk-sae was one of the top five ratings since JSTVs establishment, and it was the main character of the OTT business that the head office was betting on. And the lead actor Yoo Yeon Seo also took good care of the people around him without showing it. Actually, it was all done by Lim Seung-hyun and Lee Tae-gyeom. The staff who hadnt seen the article yet thought they would at least share the business ss seats with the actors, but they noticed something was wrong when they entered the ne. Uh The inside of the ne was different from what they knew. The leather sofa and the wide seat spacing, the wooden table looked like a hotel living room. Among the people who opened their mouths, Park Ji-won said quietly. Our vice president gave you a personal private jet for the Guk-sae actors and staff who worked hard with the young master. Wow Wow. The staff who were frozen for a moment sat down excitedly. The sound of taking pictures from all sides was heard. Theres wifi too? Wow, this champagne Awesome. Thanks to Yeon Seo, were having a good time. Can you tell your father thank you? Everyone said a word to Yeon Seo. Shin Ye-won, who was taking a picture with the staff, sat across from Yeon Seo. Im really enjoying this first reward vacation thanks to you. Me? Shin Ye-won must have been on such a vacation several times before Her filmography was so splendid. She smiled at Yeon Seos reaction. She looked a bit lonely. I always had scheduling conflicts. I really wanted to go this time, so I adjusted it, but I got lucky, right? Is this your first time too? Yes. He had never been on a reward vacation before because he didnt have any sessful dramas. Dreaming and Evil didnt fit his schedule. (Father) Im watching your drama well~~ (Father) You also have a reward vacation, right? Why did he send this message If Yoo Geon-min and Choi Yoo-jin hadnt pushed him away, he might have headed to where Baek Seo-joon and Im Seung-hyun were. As he thought of them, Yeon Seo frowned. He was impatient, but he knew there was nothing he could do right now. Maybe I should take a break He was already exhausted physically and mentally from filling in his missing memories and seeing them again. He probably felt more anxious because he kept seeing these memories. He couldnt ignore his fathers kindness, so Yeon Seo rxed his body. Theyll do a good job investigating over there. He wasnt sure about Baek Seo-joon, but he trusted Im Seung-hyun. He was still sending him simple investigation results by message. Maybe I should force myself to follow the schedule now. Ill regret it if I dont go, right? Really? I felt left out every time I saw the pictures of everyone having fun. He ignored Shin Ye-wons gratitude and decided to take it easy. He greeted the director and checked the headcount, then the ne headed to Saipan. *** The original n for the first day was to rest during the day and look around the market at night Are you all okay? The effect of the private jet was amazing. Everyone looked great, stretching their legs and sleeping without worrying about the back seat. Lets go to the hotel first. The staffs mouths were wide open as they left the airport. The atmosphere of the production team and the actors was even better with Shin Ye-won, who was proactive, and Yeon Seo, who followed her without a word, but it was an unexpected luxury trip. Wow I thought there was nothing more to surprise me They froze again as soon as they saw the luxury resort prepared by Yoo Geon-min. In the meantime, Director Koo Do-hyun muttered nkly. I know its not right to say this, but Yeon Seos father is really Hes very generous. Min Joo-kyung, the writer, answered with a dazzling smile. She might write the next protagonist as a chaebol. They used the resorts private beach on the first day. In the evening, they had dinner on a luxury cruise ship and yed various games led by one of the staff. Whats wrong? No, its nothing. Yeon Seo, who was watching the people ying on the beach under the parasol, suddenly red at Lee Tae-gyeom, who was avoiding his seat. Chapter 133: Viral Marketing Chapter 133: Viral Marketing Chapter 133 < Viral Marketing > Theres only one reason why hes doing that. It must be his agency that made him leave his seat like that. And if his agency contacted him separately, it must be something big about me. Yoo Yeon Seo checked the Korean portal sites. School violence, abuse of power, drunk driving The entertainment industry is in turmoil Why is Yoo Yeon Seo, who is hot these days, so quiet? Yoo Yeon Seo, who exploded with national scandal, cursed at the director of Emergency in the past Controversy Yoo Yeon Seo, obtained a settlement agreement from the victim of his past abuse What is this? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. Thements on the entertainment articles had disappeared a while ago, so he went to anothermunity. -Isnt that something that happened a long time ago? Why is it being brought up again? Theyre trying to undermine him because hes in a hit drama Hes getting a lot of bacsh these days Anyway, that will die down soon -But he didnt just hand over a settlement agreement, he also paid a price, right? Isnt that the end of it? But is that agreement true? The reporters are always stirring up trouble and making things up If its not a fact, wouldnt they be in danger too? Look at what happened to Entertainment Jump, they suddenly disappeared -Yoo Yeon Seos charm was always like that Agree with the charm, stop shielding him I sometimes miss the spicy Yoo Yeon Seo, hes too tame these days You too? Me too! -This is too much Im disappointed in Yoo Yeon Seo He was the first celebrity I liked, but he cursed at the director and abused the staff I feel like the world is copsing I was so disappointed, I thought he was acting cold to Jin Su-ho because he was his brother, but he was actually hostile He also made him sign a settlement agreement, right? Is that a gag order? Its so creepy Im so so disappointed Anyway I wasted my time liking this kind of person Are all celebrities like that? Are there any celebrities who dont abuse their power? Youre pretending to be disappointed, but youre really asking for a roast, right? 1 point What, you keep saying youre disappointed Are you a sergeant? 222 Come back after more training Are all celebrities like that? (Tell me someone whos not like that, so I canpare) Even with this controversy, Yoo Yeon Seo didnt feel bad. He rather enjoyed it. After all, the more popr he became, the more people would envy him, and anyway, Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a brilliant past, would face the same situation if something like national scandal happened again. And this would continue until he died. Unless the inte suddenly disappeared. If it was before, I would have cursed them out right away But now, even with these articles, there are a lot of positive reactions. As expected, an actor needs to have a lot of sessful works, and people need to be popr and seen. And what he paid attention to was the aftermath. The settlement agreement that he would not tell anyone how much he paid for the scandal he caused. If that was true Who did it? His father was not a meticulous person. Then his mother? She didnt seem like the type to prepare something like that Rather, it was his grandfather who had the personality to force such a coercive agreement? He told him to quit that bastards business when, but he prepared something like that behind his back? He wasntpletely indifferent. So, if it was true. But the agreement is too forced. Could it be real? Yoo Yeon Seoughed with a deted voice. Then, Lee Tae-gyeom, who was holding his phone, came running to him. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was still looking at the screen, opened his mouth. Director Park told me not to look at the inte? What, what? You already saw it? I saw it. Yoo Yeon Seo casually put his phone aside andy downfortably on the sunbed. The people who were ying in the sea came up to the beach, exhausted. You know theyre trying to undermine you, right? Theyre picking a fight because youre popr. I know. Hey, its nice right now. Want to take a picture? Is that Director Parks order too? Yeah. Hes improved a lot. Hes trying tofort him, even if its clumsy. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was wearing sunsses, looked at the clear sky. He felt his body rx. This is why rest is important. Anyway, this will go away in time. But the others didnt think so. *** Interesting. President Yooughed heartily. His secretary, who knew that he was quietly angry, politely took the tablet pad that President Yoo handed to him. Have you ever seen such a thing? Yes. It was to prevent any possible idents. As you can see, there was nothing wrong with it. Heh These young kids dont take contracts seriously. When Yoo Yeon Seo, who had almost lost his life in a car ident, was discharged from the hospital, President Yoo could not stand to see his grandsons reputation tarnished. So he went to the people who were involved in his past andpensated them excessively, even though it was not a crime, and got them to sign agreements. It was all for his grandsons image. However, the one thing that President Yoo could not stop was the unpredictable reaction of the public. He never expected them to ignore this and release it to the media. Can you find out who leaked it? We already identified them. Of course You can handle the rest, right? Yes, sir. I will do it well without leaving any traces. You have to respond to public opinion with public opinion. The person who received President Yoos order quietly left the presidents office. Park Sanghyung, the head of the strategic nning department, who had been in a long rtionship with President Yoo, put down his coffee cup. People would be surprised if they knew. You hired ament army for your grandson who is under fire. Comment army? This is marketing, marketing. What do you call this? Viral marketing. Did you call someone to lecture you again? Park Sanghyung asked with a smile mixed in his voice. President Yoo, who had be interested in the inte world, was now proficient enough to use his smartphone to like his grandsons SNS or YouTube videos. At first, he was angry at the maliciousments, but now he understood the psychology of those who wrote them and was able to pass them by calmly. And he even figured out how to use this. Our daughter-inw found a good teacher. Cha Yoonho, he exined very well. I should call him again soon President Yoo muttered and Park Sanghyung looked at him with a hollow expression. You know youll be in trouble if you get caught, right? By then, Ill be gone already. What do I care? President Yoo was gradually preparing to retire from the front line. He didnt have much left to hand over to Yoo Geonmin, and he was looking for a way to give his shares to his two daughters as well, so they wouldnt feel left out. What if I could have done this back then President Yoo murmured with regret in his voice. Park Sanghyung, who sensed what he was reminiscing about, gently changed the topic. When you retire, I wont have much left to retire either. I still have a long way to go. I have to divide the assets This is also a headache. Do you have to do it right now? You can do it slowly. No, I have to sort this out while Im alive. There was nothing to say to that, so Park Sanghyung sipped his coffee. It was amazing that the three children of such argepany did not fight for session. Of course, he knew that they were satisfied with their own positions because the group would lose if they fought, but the division of assets was another problem. Youre still undecided. I could go at any moment. You should be careful too. Why dont you go on a trip with your grandchildren after you retire? That would be nice. I hope they dont refuse toe just because I gave them the money early. Of course not. Didnt they teach them manners well? Park Sanghyung was close enough to call President Yoos children kids. He knew President Yoos family affairs well. Seonwoo, hell definitely go. He wouldnt miss a chance to upload it on his channel. He takes after Seonyoung. Hell probably upload it with the title Travel Vlog with Grandpa, Not President Yoo. Theyughed softly and President Yoo looked somewhere. Following his gaze, they saw a family photo on the desk. I feel bad for not doing enough for the kidstely. Youre getting old. I can tell by the way you talk. Park Sanghyung teased him. He came here to chat with President Yoo in the first ce. I can do better now. Not just for the kids, but for the daughters-inw and sons-inw too. Not for the new ones, though. Because theyre thieves? Thats right! *** Yoo Yeon Seo, who was lying on a sunbed, ced his phone on his stomach in case of any possible contact, when Kim Chanwhi, the actor who yed Lee Kang in Gooksa, came over with a fuss. Wow, hyung. Dont look at your phone and y with us! Hey. Shin Ye-won elbowed Kim Chan-hwi in the ribs, annoyed by his obvious voice. Yoo Yeon Seo lowered her sunsses and looked at them. Didnt you see it already? Are you okay? Why wouldnt I be? But they ignored Yoo Yeon Seos words. Theyre just jealous. I used to get a lot of these too, but not anymore. Thats because youre a legend, sis. But I only get hatements every day. You too? The drama was a hit. Theyre saying I dont get along with the members and even starting rumors Kim Chan-hwi quickly cut off Shin Ye-wons words, realizing his mistake toote. He had been warned by the members for being clueless, but he didnt expect to do this here. No, really, its fine. Yoo Yeon Seo had seen this before in front of me. There were reactions like that too. She watched the actors who were having a heated discussion quietly. Should we make them more jealous? Huh? Did you all rest enough? Shin Ye-wons eyes sparkled. Kim Chan-hwi also grinned. The actor who yed Choi Sang-gung and the actors who yed the ministers also gathered around with sly smiles. I think theyre too friendly for their own good. Yoo Yeon Seoughed bitterly at the sight. Come on. You came all this way and youre just going to sit here? Fine fine. She had a feeling that leaving them out would only fuel their enthusiasm. As Yoo Yeon Seo got up from her seat, they all cheered. Let us join you! Shall we split into teams and y games? As the actors followed Yoo Yeon Seo to the sea, the staff members also joined them. They didnt care about Yoo Yeon Seos reputation or past history. They only felt grateful for the luxurious trip she had given them. Okay! Lets divide into Shin Ye-wons team and Yoo Yeon Seos team! No Yoo Yeon Seo paused and sighed. She was annoyed, but she didnt feel that bad. Yeon Seo! Come on! We have to split up! In the end, Yoo Yeon Seo smiled and walked slowly towards them. -Even if you guys are so mean, Yoo Yeon Seo is enjoying a luxury cruise in Saipan with her dads private jet LOL -Wow, the reward vacation is more exciting than the actual show? -But they all seem to get along really well LOL Theyre all smiling -Stop fighting and just look at the reward vacation photos LOL Wow, whats with the fireworks? Well, shes a chaebol after all How much money did her dad spend? The amazing thing is that this is only the first day. The reward vacation is 4 days and 3 nights Chapter 134: What have I done?
Chapter 134: What have I done? Chapter 134 < What have I done? > Shall we part ways here? Thank you for your hard work, everyone! Honestly, it wasnt that hard. Everyone burst intoughter at someones remark. The faces of the Nations Bird team were radiant and cheerful. They had also returned on Yoo Geon-mins private jet, so they didnt feel any fatigue from the flight. Thanks to you, Yeon Seo, we had a lot of fun. I hope we can meet again in the same project next time. Me too! Take care! Yoo Yeon Seo nodded casually at their farewells. Sir. As he came out of the exit, Im Seung-hyun was already waiting for him. Did you enjoy your vacation? There were a lot of articles about it. Yes. He had been dragged around to take pictures. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded with a tired face. Even after Yoo Geon-minsvish vacation program was over, the Nations Bird team didnt go back to their rooms. They gathered in the spacious guest room and talked or yed games all night long. Ah, Im exhausted. It was fun, honestly. It was the first time he had hung out with so many people for a few days. And because of that, his skin got a little tan, but he was so pale that he looked better now. I wonder why Kim Ee-joon said that And by expending his energy like this, the frequency of the hallucinations and delusions that tormented him had decreased quite a bit. The words he said back then, that he hated being alone, werent for nothing. Do I have to have someone by my side all the time? That was annoying. He frowned. So, how did the investigation go? Ill exin the details when we get to your ce. Along with the executive director. Did you not hear it either, hyung? Hes very busy, you know. Lee Tae-gyeom, who was following behind with Yoo Yeon Seos luggage, shrank back. Then can I go separately? No, youe to my house too. Why? The more people he could mooch off, the better. Youre here? Anyone would think its your house, hyung. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly at his brother who came out to greet him. He felt his body rx as he saw his spacious house that he was now used to. The vacation was nice, but home was the best. Dad liked the pictures. Did they upload that much? I think he even made an ount Anyway, call him today. I will. Who would have thought that he would go to such lengths to please his son and his coworkers, even with so much money. Honestly, he felt burdened and annoyed at first, butter he had to admit that he had fun. He had to call him so he wouldnt be offended. As he entered, he saw Baek Seo-joon lying on the sofa. He waved one hand weakly. Did you have a good trip? How did the investigation go? Hey, arent you going to say hello? Whats the hurry? Baek Seo-joon got up. He had dark circles under his eyes, which meant he had some trouble with his work. But Yoo Yeon Seo wasnt delicate enough to ask him about it. Baek Seo-joon didnt give any hints either. I had a good trip. Is that enough? You had an amazing trip, more like. I saw the articles. Why are you asking if you know? And whats with all the fuss? He turned on his phone screen out of curiosity. He didnt need to search. The entertainment news was full of articles about the Nations Bird vacation. Nations Bird luxury vacation with actors and staffs selfies Yoo Yeon Seo, vacation selfie hot topic with his toned body and bright smile with his colleagues Yoo Yeon Seo X Shin Ye-won vacation selfie, Hyun-seo couple search volume surges Nations Bird vacation support, vice president Yoo Geon-min opens SNS first post is of course his sons brag Oh, Im going to choke on the crazy breadcrumbs Wow, Im so jealous Lets go for season 2 of the national bird with Hyunseo couples pregnancy Lets go Even Yeon Seo, who had gone on a trip, had some photos that made him wonder when he had taken them. It seemed that everyone hadpeted to take pictures and posted them on personal SNS ormunities. Thanks to that, or not, the past controversy articles had disappeared. I should have stuck with you instead of the detective Do you want toe along as a manager? That sounds good. But you have to carry this luggage-like thing for me. That sounds bad. Yeon Seo observed the conversation between Baek Seojun and Lee Taegyeom with his arms crossed. When did they be so close? So, what are the investigation results? Sit down. Yeon Seo quickly sat down across from Baek Seojun. Everyone was waiting for Baek Seojun to speak. Lee Taegyeom sat awkwardly, wondering if he could hear this. Ill tell you what I heard from Choi Miri, the daughter-inw of Choi Namyun, at his funeral. Baek Seojun and Lim Seunghyun recalled the events of that day. [Did the deceased do anything strange before he died?] [What do you mean?] [Did he suddenly go somewhere, or contact someone weird?] Choi Miri still had to receive hospital treatment. So she had spent a lot of time with her father, in case of an emergency. Choi Miri, who had been lost in thought, raised her head. [Ah! Recently, my father had an argument with someone on the phone.] [Do you know what he said?] [Um He said something like You said you were okay What are you going to do now? I think Now that I think about it, its suspicious.] [Do you remember when that was?] [Uh Just a moment.] She searched her phone for a record of the conversation she had with her friend that day and told them the date. And Yeon Seo frowned when he heard it. That day Thats the day that weird person sent a letter to your agency. Thats too coincidental. So its likely that it wasnt a coincidence? Yeon Seo nodded. Yoo Eunho, who had been listening quietly, spoke up. Did you go to the hospital where he was admitted? It was a closed hospital, so we couldnt find any records. Lim Seunghyun answered instead. The two brothers clicked their tongues in pity. To sum up, Choi Namyun did something that day because he needed money for his daughters surgery. He did it with that lunatic who sent the letter. Did any of his former colleaguese to the funeral? The faint clue was bing clearer. Something was boiling up, but Yeon Seo calmly listened to Baek Seojuns story. [You know that Choi Namyun was a security guard at the mansion of Yoo Changho, the chairman of Juseong, right?] [Yes, I know. My father brought me Lee Heeseos autograph once.] [Speaking of which Do you remember that day? The day Lee Heeseo died.] Choi Miris answer came quickly. [I remember because I had surgery that day.] [Oh? Wait a minute, then Your father must have been with you that day, right? As a guardian.] [Yes. When I woke up from anesthesia, I saw that all the channels were talking about his death.] Baek Seojun and Lim Seunghyun looked at each other. That meant he wasnt there that day. He didnt kill him directly. Did he help in some other way? Choi Miri said that her father resigned after that. That was in the record that Park Jungho gave them. He said he quit because he had to take care of his daughters illness. [The funeral hall is so quiet. I guess none of your colleagues from that time came.] [Now that you mention it Someone said this to me yesterday.] Just yesterday? Lim Seunghyun raised one eyebrow. The person asked him if his father had left anything behind, like a suspicious question. Baek Seojun narrowed his eyes. [What did you do?] [I have to trust someone to believe them. He didnt even show me his ID, like you, detective.] [You did well. Dont trust anyone now.] Choi Miri swallowed at Baek Seojuns low voice. As she talked to them, she noticed some suspicious points. She was sure that her father had been killed, and tears welled up in her eyes. Lim Seung-hyun waited until her tears subsided and handed her a tissue. He took out his phone from his pocket and showed her a video. It was the CCTV footage of the man who delivered the strange letter to the agency. Is this the person youre looking for? He has a scar on his right ear Its hard to tell from this. The quality is too blurry I cant even see the scar clearly. Would you mind if we go to your house and investigate? If theres really something your father left behind, it could be evidence. Choi Mi-ri clenched her mouth and looked back and forth between Baek Seo-jun and Lim Seung-hyun. Baek Seo-jun looked scary, but he had a reliable identity. And Lim Seung-hyun had a very good face. He reminded her of an announcer with his neat features. He seemed like he wouldnt do anything bad. After a moment of hesitation, Choi Mi-ri nodded. Heres the important piece of evidence. I tore the ceiling open to see what was so secret. A diary? Yeah, look at this part. Baek Seo-jun unfolded a page he had folded small. May 12, 1999. [They said the surgery fee was paid in advance. Im alive! Mi-ri will be fine now.] [Hee-seomitted suicide? Today of all days?] [No way.] [It must be a coincidence.] [I believed he was just taking a day off to rest.] [No way.] [What have I done?] And thest page of the diary. [He contacted me. I looked for this diary just in case.] [Im d I wrote this diary. For the sake of the truth that might be hidden.] [I leave this as an atonement.] Yu Yeon Seo turned her head away with a small groan. She couldnt look at it anymore. She looked unstable, but she had to finish what she started. From what I saw in the front, Choi Nam-yoon He took the money and switched ces with that lunatic that day. And that lunatic killed your mother? He resigned hastily, using his daughters illness as an excuse, in case there was any trouble. Yu Eun-ho, who was also overwhelmed by emotion, sighed deeply. Then he came to his senses and looked at his sister sitting next to him. Yeon Seo. Huh? Rx. His sister was clenching her fists so hard that blood wasing out. Lim Seung-hyun got up from his seat and brought a first aid kit. Baek Seo-jun looked at Yu Yeon Seo, who quietly offered her hand, and Yu Eun-ho, who was silently fuming. Ill keep this as evidence for now. Dont give it to anyone else. Youll get in trouble. Okay. Buy me a drink if youre grateful. Baek Seo-jun got up abruptly. Lim Seung-hyun, who had finished treating Yu Yeon Seos hand, and Lee Tae-gyeom, who was still stunned by what he heard, also got up. We only have one suspect so far, so dont act rashly. Next week is Chuseok, right? He was telling them not to give any hint to the culprit who bribed Choi Nam-yoon and allowed the lunatic to enter the mansion and ordered the murder. Lets go. Uh Ill go too. The three of them left, and the living room was silent. Yu Yeon Seo staggered into her room. Yu Eun-ho didnt stop her. He was also shocked by the truth he heard. He couldnt take care of his sister right now. Yu Yeon Seo locked the door and slid down the wall. What the hell He slumped down and touched his head. Choi Nam-yoon was not the direct murderer, but he was involved in the murder. But did Choi Nam-yoon have any malice? He just wanted to save his daughter. He understood his desperation. But did he have to understand it? He was also a victim. Then was Choi Nam-yoon innocent? That was not true either. Why did he keep his mouth shut even though he knew something was wrong? He wanted to know the reason, but Choi Nam-yoon was already dead. And Choi Nam-yoons diary was an important piece of evidence, but it didnt reveal the direct culprit. He barely found a clue, but he was back to square one. Who should he me now? He couldnt think straight. Ugh His breath quickened and something white flickered in front of his eyes. Beep, a ringing sound in his ears, and someone whispered in his ear. Its your fault. Its your fault. Beta, who sensed the change in his body, woke him up with a worried tone. But his breathing didnt calm down. Ugh As Yoo Yeon Seo was about to panic, a bell sound suddenly rang from his pocket. (Dad) Dad. As soon as he saw the text, he felt his body calm down as if it was a lie. He looked at the empty air. The figure that had tormented him was gone without a trace. Chapter 135: Different Perspectives Chapter 135: Different Perspectives Chapter 135 < Different Perspectives > The three of them stepped out of Yeon Seos house and paused at the entrance. Baek Seojoon stretched his arms. Ah, I dont feel like going home yet How about we grab a drink nearby? Arent you tired? Tiredness is cured by alcohol. What kind of logic was that? Im Seunghyun frowned. But he didnt say no. Baek Seojoon put his arm around Lee Taegyeoms shoulder. Come on, you too. Me? Why? You found the letter, didnt you? I heard you earlier, you already got on board. Yes Lee Taegyeom reluctantly joined them at the barbecue restaurant. He stared nkly at the meat sizzling on the grill and listened to their voices. Weve got the tail, but the head is the problem. The lord said there might be more aplices. Its impossible for one person to do it, considering the distance and time Thats possible. You think they only bribed one person? Lee Taegyeom raised his hand awkwardly. But What? Is this okay? What do you mean? Well, I mean Hes the victim, right? Should the victim be involved in the investigation like this? Of course, he knew that Yeon Seo wouldnt back off if they said Well take care of it from now on, youre the victim, so stay out of it. But wouldnt it be bad to tell him the details of the investigation? Baek Seojoon sighed when he realized what he meant. I know, I thought about that too, but hes the only witness. Witness? Is that possible? It was when he was young, does he remember everything? Hes the same as Eunho. Eunho? What about his brother Lee Taegyeom reacted a beatte. Really? The public interest in the Juseong family was huge. Especially Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo, the sons of Lee Heeseo, had dozens of articles written about them even before they were born. Thats why everyone who knew him knew that Yoo Eunho was a certified genius. Someone had leaked it as a scoop. But why wasnt it revealed? It wasnt a normal way of revealing it when Eunho was exposed. I know that. I think I saw that they sued the person who leaked it for millions Anyway, they thought it would have a bad influence on the kid, so they kept their mouths shut when it came to Yeon Seo. Maybe their rtives dont even know? Wait, so he remembers everything? Even what he saw? Lee Taegyeom stammered. Baek Seojoon and Im Seunghyuns expressions darkened. They had been too focused on finding the culprit and hadnt thought about that. Then we should separate him from the investigation, right? Thats true, but The reason they suspected this culprit in the first ce was because of Yeon Seos testimony. There was no clue at all, so they had to rely on Yeon Seos memory for the investigation. Baek Seojoon emptied the soju ss in his mouth. Ugh, right now, we have no choice but to depend on his information. I think its not good for the lord either. I want to stop him, but I cant He was too determined. Even when he was supposed to take a reward vacation, he asked Baek Seojoon to bring Im Seunghyun with him. It was because he wanted to get the results of the investigation in real time through Im Seunghyun. Hold on. Then, the head is Its probably one of the rtives who were in that mansion. Who else could bribe someone and nt them in a secure mansion? Uh Is this some kind of chaebol feud? Lee Taegyeom swallowed his saliva. Should I be here? It seemed like he was involved in a huge case. Anyway, I appreciate your concern. Youre pretty sensitive. Finding the letter and all. Thats what happens when youre an actors manager. Your emotions get soft. What about a singers manager? Can they sing well? There are some idol managers who can dance well. Lee Taegyeom made a silly remark and finished his drink. He didnt care anymore if he would get in trouble for Yeon Seos case. He was worried about his friend who was caught up in this incident. Anyway, we should let Eunho take care of that part. But Eunho is also a victim, right? AC, then we have to catch them before they make a scene! Baek Seo-jun shouted, pouring more alcohol into Lee Tae-gyeoms empty ss. Im Seung-hyun silently watched them. The content was not very pleasant, but it was fun to see them talking. So, whats the psychology of this lunatic who swapped ces with Choi Nam-yoon? Dont you know anything? Youre a manager. I heard a lot from around. The managers were quite active in exchanging information. And he had heard a lot of stories from other managers about this crazy person. There are always twisted fans. Of course, calling such twisted people fans would be rude to the real fans Lets just call them crazy people. Um I dont know. How would I know the psychology of a madman? You have to get drunk at times like this. Cheers. Baek Seo-jun urged Lee Tae-gyeom to drink. Im not good at drinking Its okay, its okay. Lee Tae-gyeom, who was flustered, drank all the alcohol that Baek Seo-jun gave him and got drunk. His neck turned red and he opened his eyes wide. This stalker enjoys obsessing over and harassing the other person. And they want to confirm that the other person is suffering because of them, so they leave obvious clues, right? Thats right. But that lunatic killed the person he was harassing and got rid of them. Oh? The target of obsession is gone? Then does the madman suddenlye to his senses? No way. He must have been crazy all along. He was rambling because he was drunk. But Baek Seo-jun urged him to go on with a hint of encouragement. He might have a fixed idea. He needed a different perspective. I dont know what he did quietly for 20 years, but seeing that he thinks of Yoo Yeon Seo as his son in the letter, he must have thought of the deceased as his wife Thats probably true. But Yoo Yeon Seo looks a lot like him, right? Baek Seo-jun closed his mouth. Lee Tae-gyeom, who took his expression as a sign not to say such nonsense, waved his hand. No, isnt that possible? He showed up now and sent a letter just to show off to him. The object of obsession changed from him to Yoo Yeon Seo, right? Thats possible. So killing Choi Nam-yoon and trying to show him that he exists Thats too much, right? He wasnt sure who killed Choi Nam-yoon. It could have been the lunatic, or it could have been the head who ordered everything. But it was a rather novel interpretation. Baek Seo-jun reassured the shivering Lee Tae-gyeom. No, different perspectives are good. Then he might be in danger too? Lee Tae-gyeom muttered softly and bowed his head. Oh no, he gave him too much to drink. Baek Seo-jun scratched the back of his head. What do you think? It makes sense. Right? I should get him drunk sometimes. Ill copse if I drink twice. Baek Seo-jun chuckled. It was Im Seung-hyuns role to pour alcohol into his empty ss. He had a lot of alcohol. But I see it differently. How? Did this lunatic really just send a letter to the agency and threaten Choi Nam-yoon? Baek Seo-jun tapped his temple with his index finger. Lee Tae-gyeoms face was still the same even after he fed him so much. What if he gave some excuse to the head too? Then Choi Nam-yoon might have been killed by the head, not the lunatic. If he provoked him with that days incident, the head wouldnt have been able to sit still and watch. Thats right. Its still a guess, but The more ifs there are, the better. Of course, its a big problem if it falls into a fixed idea. Different perspectives, ifs Im Seung-hyun, who was lost in thought for a moment, spoke softly. Can we see the CCTV of the funeral hall? He was suspicious of the identity of the person he saw then. What if the person who asked for what Choi Nam-yoon left behind was also? *** Yoo Yeon Seo took a short breath and answered the phone. Hey, dad. I was going to call you first. (Son, why didnt you call? How many hours have you been back in the country?) He sounded annoyed. Yoo Yeon Seo thought of a good excuse. I was having dinner with my brother. He kept telling me to eat and talk. (Thats good of Eun-ho. Hes just like me) The basic greeting in South Korea was Have you eaten? So when his sons said they had eaten well, Yu Geonmins tone changed. He had a habit of saying They take after me. whether his brothers did well or not. He found it amusing and smiled softly. You came back from your trip well. Why did you prepare so much? (I wanted to have fun as much as possible while I was there. I actually nned to do more, but Park Secretary stopped me) What did you n to do? (You know I have a private ind) Oh, thats a bit It was already enough to attract too much attention, but taking them to his own ind? That would be too burdensome for the Guk Sae team. Whenever Yu Geonmin prepared something like fireworks, the people around him felt awkward and didnt know what to do. Of course, he knew that was his way of expressing himself, but it was a bit annoying. Anyway, I had a good time. (Anyway?) Thank you. Dad. Yoo Yeon Seo bowed slightly and Yu Geonminughed happily. Ill see you next week. Do you need anything? I bought some souvenirs, by the way. (Thats enough. Dont you need anything, son?) He already had more than enough, but he was eager to give him more. He unconsciously opened his mouth. Dad. Im fine now. There was a lot of meaning in that sentence. Yu Geonmin was silent for a moment. His voice was choked, but soon brightened. (I know. Im doing this because I want to.) He still felt guilty for not paying attention to his sons while trying to uncover his wifes death. Thats why he cared for his sons too much. But he also liked this kind of meddling, so he kept doing it. Hoo Yoo Yeon Seo leaned his head against the wall after hanging up the phone. Family is nice Dont rush. At least hes not alone. *** Just stay quiet when you get there. Hyung, Im an actor. I know. Youre so obvious. Was I? The two brothers got out of the car and looked at Yu Chairmans mansion. Will I be able to stay sane? Whenever he went to Yu Chairmans mansion, he felt sick because the annex was right in front of him. Yoo Yeon Seo used to be the same in the past. And the head was within reach. He could even be sitting next to me. Could I get out of this situation without panicking like before? Hyung, youre here? Yeah, Im here. As they entered, Park Seonwoo, who was not a servant, greeted them first. He said he saw the caring from outside. As they passed him and headed to the living room, the rtives who had already arrived weed him. Eunho, youre here? Yeon Seo! Yoo Yeon Seo lifted the corners of his mouth. Hello. Chapter 136: Who is the ‘Head’? Chapter 136: Who is the ¡®Head¡¯? Chapter 136 < Who is the Head? > Yeon Seo hid hisplicated thoughts and pretended to be normal. His aunt and uncle patted his shoulder and said, Youre doing well. Youve been more sessfultely, havent you? Thank you. I still have a long way to go. More than this? Youre just like your brother They exchanged polite greetings. Like his father? Yeon Seo noticed something odd in their expressions and tones. The atmosphere is strange, isnt it? He felt they were hiding their difort behind their smiles. Yeon Seo passed them by and headed to the sofa where the adults were not sitting. Yeonho was caught by the adults. It must be because of the inheritance. It was already reported several times that Chairman Yoo had stepped down from the front line and even distributed his wealth. That was why he had been getting a lot of annoying calls from Yugeonmintely, and Chairman Yoo had been urging him to take over his position. But it has nothing to do with me. Would he really give that much to his grandchildren? Maybe to his brother, but Yeon Seo was satisfied with his current situation. But the ones who had more wanted more, and the other rtives might have different thoughts. Did youe? Yeah. Yeon Seo nced at his cousin sister, Seoyoon. It was surprising that she spoke to him first. The cousins he was close with were Sunwoo and Yujung. They were the children of his small aunt. Oh, right. Thanks for the gift. He had ordered bags from a luxury brand where he was an ambassador for the women in his family. When they heard that Yeon Seo had ordered them, the exclusive designer made bags with unique designs that were one of a kind in the world. They could have gotten something like that with their own abilities, but it felt better to receive a gift from someone. Yeon Seo looked at the bag on the table. It looked used, not new. Youre using it well. Let me know if you need more. I should havee in earlier if I knew this would happen. There was aplex emotion in her voice that said, How dare you say that to me She was one of the people who had witnessed the incident up close, only a year younger than Yeonho. Yeon Seo coughed awkwardly. Are you fully in now? Probably. Seoyoon, the eldest daughter of his big aunt, worked at a hotel overseas, and Seoa, the younger one, spent more days abroad than in Korea for studying. They rarely met even on holidays, and they left their seats right away without saying much. It had been a long time since they sat close and talked like this since they were young. I dont have anything more to learn outside. Really? Thats good. Sis, you know thats not true. Seoa, who was ying with her phone next to her, protested. Bro, we were forced toe. Grandpa told us to suck up to him and get our fair share. Seoa. Who said that? Do you have to say it to know? Its the adults business, but why did they drag us in? Its obvious. Seoa. She shut her mouth at the low voice. Yeon Seos eyes sparkled. He was going to tease them a little, but they spilled everything He could breathe easy without lifting a finger. Did he have Seoas number? He should meet her separatelyter. The mood sank heavily. Sunwoo, who hated this kind of atmosphere, joked. Did that really happen? Aunt is scary. Mom didnt do that. Dad did. Seoa cleared her throat and puffed up her shoulders. Dad likes our kids, so why dont we call them this time? What do you think, honey? They might get some money too. Like Yeon Seo. Something like that. Pfft! Seoa imitated her father, Youngtaek, in a way that was simr but not simr, and Sunwoo couldnt help butugh. Yeon Seo also pretended tough casually and chewed on her words. Like Yeon Seo? She probably meant when he copsed and Chairman Yoo gave him some money. Of course, that money was not a normal amount of money Anyway, his big uncle must have kept that in mind. Is he jealous? Yeon Seo was quite favored among the grandchildren. His daughters might be jealous of the affection they couldnt get So they might be trying to use their daughters to get a better share of the inheritance. Sis, be quiet. They can hear you. Youughed too. Its because youre so alike. Sis, you should be an actress. Bro, what do you think of Seoa sis? Contact me if youre interested. Yeon Seo chuckled and naturally got Seoas number. You got a new phone number in Korea, right? Lee Seo-yoon sighed as she looked at the phone he handed her and entered her number on the screen. As she was about to give the phone back, she inadvertently saw a pop-up message. She couldnt help but notice the name of the saved person. (ve) Have a good Chuseok or not Who is this? My manager. You saved your manager as a ve? Were close. Thats how friends of the same age are. She felt a bit embarrassed after sending a to Lee Tae-gyeom. Lee Seo-yoon looked at him with a curious eye. Youre famous. Only now? No, I knew, but. Its crazy where I used to work. The staff are talking about you She remembered that he had been working in Dubai until just before he came here That far? Park Seon-woo raved about how popr Yoo Yeon-seo was in Korea, and Lee Se-ah asked if he knew any idol groups. He politely responded to them and turned his head to Lee Seo-yoon, who was staring nkly at him. Do you have something to say? No Im just jealous that youre doing what you want. You can do it too, sis. Thats because your family treats you well Lee Seo-yoon was about to say that, but she sighed softly. She understood that he had ovee his grandfathers opposition and worked hard until now. Well Its a bit hard. Why? You can do it. You have money and everything, sis. Thats, true Lee Seo-yoon looked dejected. And Yoo Yeon-seo didnt understand why she was like that. She had money and was a royal family, so it wouldnt matter if she missed a few days of work. Was he the same type as his brother who didnt take vacations? I should have insisted on doing what I wanted if I knew this would happen. Lee Seo-yoon nced at Yoo Eun-ho, who was among the adults. She couldnt fit in there no matter how hard she tried. She wasnt as brazen as Park Yoo-jung, who pushed her face in without being invited. Yoo-jung is already like that, dont you have any ambition, sis? Park Seon-woo looked like he had no idea, and Park Yoo-jung was always ambitious and shameless. Yoo Yeon-seo gently nudged Lee Seo-yoon, who looked unmotivated. Will you give us that much too? I dont know about Eun-ho oppa, but Lee Seo-yoon quickly turned her head as soon as she met eyes with her father, Lee Young-taek. She felt suffocated by his gaze, which scolded her for noting here like Park Yoo-jung. The big uncle must be putting a lot of pressure on her. Yoo Yeon-seo changed his mind at that sight. Could it be that he was jealous of his mother, not of me, who was favored by his grandfather? His mother was also favored by his grandfather enough to give her a share Maybe he nned it because of that. He meant the n to kill Lee Hee-seo. Yoo Yeon-seo narrowed his eyes. He had originally thought of the two uncles as the main candidates for the head. Of course, he couldnt pinpoint it yet. There were times when unexpected people hit him in the back of the head. Therge family, who had a conversation in the living room for a while, moved to the dining table and looked at the big elder at the head of the table. Lets eatfortably. Yes. The table, where pleasant conversations had been going on during the meal, was quiet as if something had not been agreed upon. Yoo Chairman, who read the atmosphere, mmed his chopsticks down. My n will not change. Father-inw. Be quiet. Yoo Chairman suppressed the small uncle, Lee Young-taek, with his eyes and looked at his grandchildren who were watching. Listen up, you guys. At his voice, the grandchildren who had buried their heads and put food in their mouths raised their heads. I will retire within three years. You guys should prepare too. Your parents will take care of the taxes. If you cant handle that, youre not qualified As he said that, Yoo Chairman nced at Yoo Yeon-seo. He was doing well enough to handle the huge taxes without his parents help. The people there noticed the gentleness in his eyes. Us too? Of course, youre my grandchildren, arent you? Im giving you this because I want to give it to you in advance. Only Park Seon-woo asked nervously. Then his eyes sparkled. He didnt expect him to take care of him like this. Eun-ho and Yeon-seo have something else to give them, so dontinter. That meant he gave more to the two brothers. Me too? Unexpected. Yoo Yeon-seo, who had already received a lot, opened his eyes wide. Father. The big uncle, Lee Young-taek, said in a dissatisfied voice. He was already unhappy with the inheritance. Yoo Eun-ho was his grandson and his sessor, but his daughter, Lee Seo-yoon, had the right to receive as much as Yoo Eun-ho. But why was Yoo Yeon-seo involved? He had already received a lot. That thing I wanted to give separately, it wasnt mine originally. What? Then It was for that child. It didnt work out, though. Yu Gunmins hand twitched. He was talking about that child, histe wife Lee Heeseo. Then shouldnt you give it to Vice Chairman Choi? Honey. Yu Minjung stopped Lee Youngtaek. Choi Yujinughed and said, Oh, why would I take that? The aunts may not know, but the two uncles hated that mom received a share of thepany. Yoo Yeon Seo knew that grandpa loved mom enough to give her a share. As soon as he got that memory, he investigated the two uncles. They didnt get much from grandpa. Chairman Yoo thought they didnt deserve to receive anything. That dissatisfaction led to eventually? The older uncle, Lee Youngtaek, was an elite from a legal family who had the ability and confidence to aim for a high position. He sometimes made disparaging remarks about Park Kyungseok, showing his superiority. But the younger uncle, Park Kyungseok, was not easy either. He grew up in an ordinary middle-ss family, but at that time, Juseong was a conglomerate that was hard to enter even for graduates of prestigious universities. He also had ambition to grow a business in one field. He might have resented Lee Heeseo, who married well and had a good fortune. And now theyre dissatisfied with me too. They originally liked Yoo Yeon Seo because grandpa, the real power in the family, favored him. But when they felt like they were losing their share, their eyes changed. It couldnt be helped. This is the same as any other family. He was talking about the inheritance disputes he saw in the media. Yoo Yeon Seoughed. It might look like a provocation, but it was actually a bait. He had to figure them out more. To find out who the head was. This is not a topic for the dinner table. Park Geumju, who quietly held a spoon next to Chairman Yoo, wrapped up the situation. Yoo Yeon Seos eyes naturally turned to grandma. The rtives think I lost my memory in a car ident. Still. Because Park Geumju didnt say anything. Yoo Yeon Seo clenched his teeth at the sudden pain that pierced his head. Chapter 137: This is not the place yet. Chapter 137: This is not the ce yet. Chapter 137 < This is not the ce yet. > Ugh As a painful sound escaped his lips, everyones eyes turned to him. Yoo Yeon Seo ignored how Park Geum-ju was visibly flustered. Whats wrong? Ah, I get headaches sometimes. Maybe its stress. Yoo Yeon Seo shrugged off the words of concern and swallowed the painkiller that someone handed him. He nodded vaguely at Yoo Eun-hos silent question if he was okay. Ive been busytely. Ill be fine if I rest. Take good care of yourself. Do you want me to make you some herbal medicine? Im fine. He always felt worse when he came to this house. Yoo Yeon Seo tried to ignore the annex that was visible from the window. Yeon Seo, do you have any good news? Me? All of a sudden? Well, you and Shin Ye-won seemed to have a good chemistry in the drama. Acting and reality are different. What were these aunts trying to do? Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly. Really? I heard that when you immerse yourself in the role, you develop feelings for the other person. Is that not the case? I snap out of it quickly. And that sister is not my type. Oh, brother. Sister. Dont you think you should look after the kids? Eun-ho doesnt seem to have any ns either Yoo Yeon Seos irond defense backfired on Yoo Geon-min and Choi Yoo-jin. So this was a pressure to get their sons married? The aunts are notpletely clueless either The issue of inheritance was not a joke. Theyll figure it out themselves. We cant force them to find a match. And these days, people get marriedte anyway. Besides, our Eun-ho can be quick if he sets his mind to it. Oh, Im getting so many requests to introduce him to someone. Hes the top groom candidate among the chaebols. Oh, you too? I hear so much about Yeon Seo. Our sons are so outstanding Did you know that Yeon Seo is also the second-best groom candidate among the chaebols these days? Whats the difference between first and second? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. They turned the aunts attacks into subtle boasts about their sons. But we should show them their great-grandchildren before dad and mom get older. Right. Brother. Theyre still your grandsons Isnt Seo-yoon the closest one? Arent you making a move these days? The eldest aunt, Yoo Min-jung, closed her mouth. She knew her daughter hated it, but she was secretly pushing for a match. How did her brother find out? Lee Seo-yoons face darkened. Brother, I thought you only cared about your sons. Do you have a lot of interest in the surroundings? Of course. Theyre our beloved siblings and nephews. Yoo Geon-min smiled leisurely and took a sip of water. His eyes were quite sharp Oh, dad. I only saw you as a workaholic, but this is unfamiliar. Of course, that thought didntst long. He brightened up again when he met Yoo Yeon Seos eyes. And Yoo Chairman, who was silently watching the situation, had a faint smile on his lips. As expected, hes a mean old man He was the one who made this game. It would have suited his personality to just decide and notify them. But he gave them a grace period and created this tension. What was his intention? Kids. Are you done eating? No. The real power in the house was Park Geum-ju. *** Are you guys not going home? Well go in a bit. You should act like this more often! They stayed to persuade Yoo Chairman. Even when he yelled at them, they shamelessly held their ground. The cousins were ufortable with the adults being like that, but they didnt go outside. Yoo Yeon Seo, who would normally go home first, also sat quietly and watched the situation. Ill go in a bit too. You too? If you dont like it, Ill go. No, its fine. Its been a while since we all gathered like this. Yoo Chairmans mouth twitched. Did he create this situation to shake them up with his wealth? Yoo Yeon Seo snorted at the possibility. Stay then? Ah, I have some research to do. Then Ill go check on the aunts. Yeon Seo nodded at his brothers words and followed the two aunts who left their seats. He was used to hiding his presence. However, he encountered an unexpected variable in the middle. Grandma. Oh, yes. Park Geumju seemed flustered and was watering the nts that she had already watered. Yeon Seo grabbed the watering can and gently put it down next to her. Park Geumjus hand twitched. How have you been? Im fine. You seem to be doing well. Did you watch the drama? Yes, your grandfather is so stubborn, you know. So she did watch it. Yeon Seo sighed softly. He wasnt unaware of Park Geumjus situation at the time, but he couldnt forget how she treated him coldly for no reason. He wasnt sure if it was the resentment that Yeon Seo had originally or what he was experiencing in the present reality, but he didnt have any such feelings now. Maybe it was because he vented his anger that day. Yeon Seo felt his head ache again. Thank you for hiring Mr. Park Jungho. Its fine as long as hes useful. Keep him around if you need him. Arent you curious? What Im doing. What do I care what you do. Thats that. Yeon Seo turned his head. Park Geumju read the disappointment in his action and quickly added. Do I have the right? Her voice was trembling. Yeon Seo didnt know how to answer. If the culprit was revealed, he could clear the ridiculous rumor that was spread about Park Geumju. But did grandma need to know that process? Yeon Seo had experienced the rage that boiled up against the culprit even in his sleep. And he didnt enjoy that feeling. Youll find out soon. I see. He left the spot and stopped in front of the small study where the two aunts went in. Will this work? Yeon Seo clenched his fist and bit his lip as he pondered something. The physical abilities that developed due to the influence of the soul, then what about his hearing? He pressed his ear against the closed door. The voices of the two aunts sounded as clear as if they were next to him. Tsk, hes ruining our way even after hes dead. Brother. Still, hes a dead person. Why? Kyungseok, dont you think the same as me? Park Kyungseok couldnt say no. He hesitated for a moment and then sighed deeply. To be honest, I didnt expect to get anything. Me neither. Chairman Yu only cared about his bloodline. The two sons-inw were not in his eyes. The exception was Lee Heeseo. He was the grandson, and he had the advantage of being a genius. Chairman Yu loved him so much. He didnt expect that his shadow would affect the inheritance distribution even after he died. But He heard the sound of swallowing something. Were they close enough to have a drink? Well, there was no possibility that there was only one head. They could have been in a cooperative rtionship. I have a lot to worry about. Of course, it could be someone other than the two aunts. Yeon Seo sighed softly and focused on their conversation. Even if Sunwoo doesnt, our Yujung has the ability and ambition to not fall behind. But he only favors his brothers family. Theres nothing we can do. By the way, Yujung is cheerful. Our kids are Lee Youngtaek sighed. He knew they were trying, but they didnt meet Chairman Yus standards. His eldest daughter Lee Seoyun, who didnt listen to him well because she was influenced by foreign things while studying abroad, and his second daughter Lee Sea. He hoped they wouldnt cause any trouble. Yeon Seo seems to be going to the vice chairmans side, so why do we have to split the shares with him? He already got a lot. Thats right. The father-inw hasnt decided everything yet, so we have no choice but to hope for that. His wife wanted to secure her share or at least her childs share. But he didnt want his childrens share to go to the distant nephew. Lee Youngtaek gently swirled the ss. Apart from the inheritance issue, he acknowledged Yeon Seos ability. The nephew knew how to roll money. It was surprising that he suddenly made a ce in the entertainment industry, but he seemed to be sessful there too. He looked like he could do anything. By the way, Yeon Seo is quite a bastard. Maybe he takes after his brother? If he did, would the father-inw spread rumors around the neighborhood? Park Kyungseok nodded. Yeon Seo confirmed that his information was hidden here. He was relieved. If they knew he had a good memory, it would mean he still remembered the encounter with that madman. He didnt want that fact to be known to the head. Why cant we have a kid like that Brother. Dont be like that. Lee Young-taek, the eldest uncle, seemed dissatisfied with his own children. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned as he thought of his cousin sister who looked dejected. How unlucky. Park Kyung-seok, who knew how he felt, brought up a different topic. You know that father-inw cares a lot about Yeon Seo. Who would do that in that situation? That poor kid. But how long will he be stuck in the past? Yeon Seo, he doesnt seem to remember it anymore Hes fine, isnt he? Thats true. Yoo Yeon Seo was puzzled by their conversation. He thought they would talk morefortably and candidly in private But the content was quite polite, as if they were conscious of each other. What do you think of that incident? That incident, he said Yoo Yeon Seo was shaken, but he didnt show it. What is there to think about? Its over Its just a pity. What about you, brother? I feel the same. As the conversation turned to a heavy topic, Lee Young-taek naturally changed the subject. Hows business going? Just the same, you know. I heard youre doing well overseas. Thats not because of me, its all thanks to Seon-young How about you, brother? Are you looking forward to bing a director soon? The conversation shifted to their personal updates. Yoo Yeon Seo, who thought there was nothing more to gain, tuned out and headed to the living room, pretending to have gone to the bathroom. I need to check out the annex, too He had a throbbing headache. But his eyes kept going there, as if there was something on the original side He couldnt ignore his instinctive movements as the memory synchronization was more than half done. Where are you going? Over there. The annex? Yoo Eun-ho, who grabbed his brother, widened his eyes. Are you okay? Why? You didnt even look at it. Did I? But he felt like he had to go there for some reason Yoo Yeon Seo went out as if he was possessed. Yoo Eun-ho followed him. It was here He couldnt forget it, no matter how many times he reyed the memory. Where you met that lunatic? Its awkward to hear lunatic from your mouth, brother. Why, am I not human? Yoo Eun-ho chuckled. Of course, he wasnt reallyughing. He was trying to ease the tension with a smile, in case something likest time happened again. Lets go back now. Just a moment. Yoo Yeon Seo approached the annex and stopped at a certain point. It was probably the room where Lee Hee-seo had been. The shape of that thing, hovering in the air, was the same as he had always seen, but the impact on his body was tremendous. Ugh! No, this ce is still not ready. Chapter 138: Where Did You Get It? Chapter 138: Where Did You Get It? Chapter 138 Yoo Yeon Seo attends the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival [Photo] Yoo Yeon Seo, red carpet visual -Actor Yoo Yeon Seo walked the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival. He was invited not as an actor, but as a sponsors representative. Whats with his hair? Is it for his next work? Wow, boss I love how Yoo Yeon Seo dressed up so nicely Please film your next work soon His style is no joke As Yoo Yeon Seo, who wore a suit and coat that fit his body perfectly, entered the opening ceremony venue, a familiar voice called him. Yeon-seo! It was the members of Wee to the Guest House. How did you all gather here? Have you been well? Park Seung-hwan, Choi Jun-young, Lee Yoon-jung, and Jin Su-ho also participated as actors in the submitted works. It would be perfect if Jun was here too. He went to the army, right? It hasnt been long since he left, right? Their eyes turned to Yoo Yeon Seo. His character controversy reignited and public opinion worsened around the time his contract with AST Entertainment ended and the members of One Seven opened their mouths one by one. One Seven JunWoo-hyun AST Entertainment contract renewal failedConfess their feelings through SNS One Seven sudden withdrawal Yoo Yeon Seo, secretly invested for One Seven for seven years ??? Is this true? Wow Then hes not a pigeon either What is this now? He did enoughpensation for the withdrawal. Then hes not a pigeon. Why did One Seven keep their mouths shut all this time? Theyre talking now that their contract with the agency is over. The arrow turned to question them. And in less than a few hours, it was buried by the capital offensive of Yu Gun-min, who almost bombed thement army that Yus chairman had put up, and the reward vacation certification photos of the National Bird team. What a waste of time. Why? It looked good. It was only rtively buried, not shrunk. AST Entertainment, which had already lost its cash cow due to One Sevens contract failure, responded that it was groundless. But Lim Seung-hyun was not the one to let it go. He handed over the data that AST Entertainment had embezzled Yoo Yeon Seos investment money to Halo Media while investigating with Baek Seo-joon, and Park, the director, and Han, the representative, who caught the opportunity, yed the media y. -Honestly, who gives money like that for seven years? He only seeded in a reverse run after not getting pushed all this time, but he only got cursed for being a pigeon Isnt the problem with the agency, not One Seven?? Why did they embezzle it? Im now spring;; He withdrew but did his duty as a member, but he got cursed all this time? Its not even a duty Who gives money like that when hes already withdrawn and not in the same agency? -But the abuse is true, right? Theres no evidence of abuse Theyre trying to kill Yoo Yeon Seo because he became famous as a national bird Honestly, he deserves it, right? The fans are like my actor was always like that Theyre not affected -Yoo Yeon Seo is a bodhisattva He was attacked by the fans who used to be in the same group, saying that their kids couldnt make it because of Yoo Yeon Seo, but he didnt say anything all this time If I were him, I would have unfollowed them as soon as I deposited the money He kept quiet about that with his attention-seeking personality all this time. He must have hated revealing it The situation became more chaotic as sympathy for Yoo Yeon Seo, who was witch-hunted, was formed. I hate this image. Wouldnt it be better to stay as his original image, an attention-seeking chaebol third-generation actor. That would be morefortable Yoo Yeon Seo sighed as he looked at his friends who teased him for being embarrassed. When they asked each other about their recent situation and sat in a nearby seat, Park Seung-hwan, who sat next to him, said with a smile. I enjoyed the drama. You should do a movie now, right? Ill do it if I find a scenario that I like. Whether its a drama or a movie. But a movie is different, right? Park Seunghwan raised his thumb. Ah, Park Seunghwan was a true movie person who had only appeared in films since his debut. Some of these people had a condescending view of dramas, even without malice Im not thinking about it for a while. Why, are you sick? Yoo Yeon Seo stiffened at his answer. Why are you talking about me being sick? Didnt you have a bad condition when you were filming the drama? Did that rumor spread? Even to the hyungs? Rumors are fast in this industry. You know that. Youre the subject, so its faster. Tsk. Why are they so interested in me? Yoo Yeon Seo was annoyed and clicked his tongue. But are you really sick? No, its not that. I just had a bad condition, but the staffs were too harsh on me Im paying money and I have a title in the productionpany, so theyre overly considerate of me. Oh, youre a high-ranking person? They nodded and moved on, but only Jin Suho looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with a suspicious eye. He tried to ignore that gaze. Hey, Yeon Seo. Lets do a movie together. What is it? Simply put you and I be grandfather and grandson. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. Park Seunghwan was too young to y the role of a grandfather to a grown-up grandson. He was rtively well-maintained and looked younger than his actual age. If anything, wouldnt a father-son rtionship be more appropriate? Isnt the age gap too big? I said Id disguise myself because the synopsis is so good. You know the technology has improved these days. Oh It was a synopsis that Park Seunghwan, the triple 30 million, was interested in. Yoo Yeon Seos eyes sparkled with interest. Are you going to The Night of the Movie People? I am. Ill exin it to you in detail there. Are you pitching that work? Park Seunghwan nodded. If he offered it to me first, leaving aside Choi Junyoung and Jin Suho, it must not be a problem of investment, right? Just dont do that for now. I have to eat it all. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled slyly, and Park Seunghwanughed out loud. Haha! I like that. Park Seunghwan would have a limit even if he disguised himself as an old man, so he would have to add special effects to the screen. That meant more production costs, and Park Seunghwan wanted that and suggested it to him. Of course, Yoo Yeon Seo had ticket power and his acting and personality were good, but that was the background. After the opening ceremony, Yoo Yeon Seo left Cha Yunho and Lim Seunghyun behind and explored the film festival. Wow, its Yoo Yeon Seo! Im a fan! He asionally showed fan service to those who recognized him, such as signing and taking pictures. He watched the submitted works that Cha Yunho had booked in advance, and waited for the talk event with the audience, where the director and cast participated. There are also three viins in the GV, who are enough to make the movie fans. Cha Yunho entertained Yoo Yeon Seo, who was new to this film festival. What are they? Youll find it interesting if you listen. The first type was I enjoyed the movie. First of all, I enjoyed the movie. Look at that. That director is not an easy person This type was the one who fought with the director until the end, trying to win by saying why he wrote something that didnt match the theme and mise-en-scene. The director who had no eloquence would be dragged around, but it was different now. It seems like you didnt watch the movie well. Did you watch it properly? Laughter erupted everywhere. The questioner sat hesitantly. Then the second type. Hello. Im majoring in film at Inseoul University This person said with a nuance that he noticed this much, but did you write it like that on purpose, director? And he appealed that he was a film major and did his PR. Then, at the GV time of the foreign master director The third type that Cha Yunho had mentioned came out. Can I ask the director a question in French? This type was better than the previous ones. But Yoo Yeon Seo held back hisughter. He asked something in French, but the people who understood it couldnt help butugh at the awkward grammar. Whats wrong? Ah, that person speaks so weirdly. Ah, you could understand him, right, sir? This type of person could be seen at any GV, but there was even one who made an absurd proposal to the cast, asking them to star in his graduation project. Soon, they moved to a hotel where only insiders could enter the scenario market. Before he knew it, a JSENM employee followed Cha Yunho to his side. What do you want? I was wondering if you had anything in mind, sir. The staff will take care of it. But it would be better if you chose, sir. Yoo Yeon Seos eye for works was recognized by the industry, so he was subtly watching him. Really? He didnt care much and looked around the scene. Numerous productionpanies were having meetings, and various productionpanies and webtoon and web novel tforms were also selling their IPs at booths. What was the work that Seunghwan hyung mentioned Distracted by other thoughts, Yoo Yeon Seo casually picked up and put down something. The problem was that the employee misunderstood his gesture and hurriedly exchanged business cards with the other party. There were also short films and independent films that were not saved on the storage device in the past. Yoo Yeon Seo enjoyed watching them. And finally, he entered the Night of the Filmmakers, where only invited insiders could enter. Its Yoo Yeon Seo. Wow Sodonghyun of Movie Company Goo was also there. He heard the noise at the entrance and guessed that Yoo Yeon Seo had arrived. He wont die alone. He, whose position in the productionpany was in danger, burned with hatred for Yoo Yeon Seo. He was also the one who started the abuse controversy. It didnt go well, though. Psycho bastard He muttered as he drank water. How could he be fine when his mother died like that? He asked around a reporters acquaintance and managed to get half of Yoo Yeon Seos psychiatric records. At first, he thought there would be some predictable results. He couldnt speak or cried because of the shock. Sodonghyun tried to touch on this point. But the record had the opposite result. A normal childs psychology that couldnt be seen as facing a shocking incident. Its no good to blow this up now. The public opinion on Yoo Yeon Seo was already solid. But, at least he could make him feel bad, right? Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo. Hello? He hid his twisted thoughts and approached him with a smile. Yoo Yeon Seo recognized his identity from his voice in an instant. Ah, Movie Company Goos Who are you? Im Sodonghyun. Are we in a position to shake hands and smile? Yoo Yeon Seo smiled leisurely and said, Sodonghyuns mouth twitched. He put on a nonchnt face and opened his mouth. I got something interesting. Do you want to see it together? What is it? Yoo Yeon Seo snatched the envelope that Sodonghyun shook maliciously and skimmed through the record inside. Where did you get this? This person, hes a good person, right? He even gave me such a good material to know about Yoo Yeon Seos past Yoo Yeon Seo hardened his expression, and Sodonghyun smiled unpleasantly, thinking he had hit him. He was in a state where he couldnt judge properly because of his anger at his narrowed position and Yoo Yeon Seo who made the situation. He wanted to show him this record and somehow lower his mood. Suspected of antisocial personality disorder. Yoo Yeon Seo raised one eyebrow at thest record. Me? Me, who med myself for killing my mother just by telling that crazy guy where my mother was? Maybe I lost my memory because of the shock and this opinion came out? Maybe at that time Grandfather would have said to treat the child no matter how much it cost. Theres no way there are only good doctors in the world. They might have tried to drag out the consultation using the child as an excuse. Anyway, thats not important. This record was something that Sodonghyun could never get. Chapter 139: Nothing Money Can’t Do Chapter 139: Nothing Money Can¡¯t Do Chapter 139 < Nothing Money Cant Do > Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo, I heard you have a personality disorder? Yoo Yeon Seo nced around. He could feel the eyes of some people on him, probably because he was a popr actor and had a decent title. He couldnt push him too hard. Why is he showing me this? Did he think I would be scared by this? Yoo Yeon Seo decided to y along. He acted as if he was ashamed of his secret being exposed. Thats too much. How can you be fine after your mother died like that? Tell me your secret. Oh, that pissed him off. Yoo Yeon Seo clenched his fist. Sodong-hyun, who thought he had hit a nerve, smirked. Where did you get this? Where? Someone gave it to me. Sodong-hyun, who thought he had seeded in provoking him, happily bbered about how he got this record. Did that happen? Yoo Yeon Seo maintained a serious expression while listening to Sodong-hyuns taunts with amusement. So, who did you piss off that they gave you this record and told you to stay out of the entertainment industry? You know your reputation got worse after that, right? Im telling you this out of kindness. He got this record too? Head must be behind this. It was an unexpected harvest. His rtives thought he had lost his memory because of that incident. Did he do this because he was afraid he would regain his memory by following Lee Hee Seos footsteps? Yoo Yeon Seo smiled broadly, not feeling bad about Sodong-hyuns arrogance. Really? Thanks anyway. What? He must have wanted to make me angry, but he was too afraid to reveal it publicly because he might get in trouble with the reporter. So he met me like this and taunted me. It was rather good. Sodong-hyun was flustered by the sudden change of atmosphere. I needed this information anyway. This is my record, so Ill take it, okay? Oh, and you know that directors work is being pitched today, right? Watch carefully. How far did you get with the script you tried to steal? Yoo Yeon Seo patted Sodong-hyuns shoulder as if to encourage him and passed by him. Ah really. He shouldnt have mentioned his mother. That made him see that. Yoo Yeon Seo was annoyed and said with a handkerchief over his mouth. Mr. Lim Seunghyun. I dont want to see that guy after today Yes, Ill take care of it. Lim Seunghyun, who had followed him closely, nodded. But he couldnt leave him without a payback. Mr. Yoo Yeon Seo! Hello! Im running a new film productionpany The Night of the Film People was an event held at the film festival, so it wasnt a stiff atmosphere. It was simr to The Night of the Film held by JSENM. Ill be rich with business cards at this rate. Give them to me. Yoo Yeon Seo handed the business cards to Cha Yoon-ho and sat down. Soon after, JSENMs pitching started and Lee Jung-hoons directorial debut, Only, was pitched. It wasnt a pitching that had investment or productionpanies in mind. It was just a presentation that said we made this much of our movie and we hope for your support. Wow, what? Its already out? Didnt they start filming this year? They could release it right away. The people who were watching the presentation murmured. They had started filming hastily this year and it hadnt been long since they finished, but it felt like the final product was already out. Our Only is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2022, not the second half. And the release date was even earlier than nned. Was it a losing game from the start? Sodong-hyun, who was watching this, sneered. It was a godsend that he didnt force the filming of Appeal. Watch carefully. Theres nothing money cant do. If there is, its because you dont have enough money. Yoo Yeon Seo said that as he enjoyed watching the scene. And Sodong-hyun struggled until the end. Oh Jin-sung, you know hes got a bad temper, right? If this gets out, can you release it as nned? Now hes going to trip over the lead actors character controversy? Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. I know it wont. You think I cant do it? Yoo Yeon Seo recited someones name. The name of the supporting actor of the movie produced by the filmpany, and even the name of the director and the representative of the filmpany. You dont think I dont know their weaknesses, do you? Do you think you can survive in this industry if I blow this up and me it on you? He left the scene, leaving behind the frozen Sodonghyun. He prayed that he would behave well. *** After leaving the Night of the Movie People scene, Yeon Seo headed to a pocha where Park Seunghwan was. As he entered, the eyes of the people in the pocha gathered on him. Are you here? Is this your first time here? Yes. Park Seunghwan muttered, Bourgeoisie He looked around and set the mood, then handed Yeon Seo a tablet pad. Yeon Seo, who was yful, snorted. Is this it? Yeah, thats it. People would think were doing some illegal deal, wouldnt they? Did youe, sis? At Yeon Seos request, Park Seunghwan canceled the pitching of the synopsis he was holding. Instead, they decided to vent their frustrations at the pocha with the members of Wee to the Guest House. Our uncles ss is empty. When are you going to stop calling me uncle? While Yeon Seo was looking at the synopsis, Park Seunghwan and Lee Yoonjung poured each others drinks. Then Jin Suho and Choi Junyoung arrived. They heard the shutter sound of people taking pictures of them. Is this a family movie? But the title of the work itself was Profane Murder. It was ominous from the title. Yeon Seo scratched his eyebrows as he skimmed the synopsis. Its dark [Profane Murder] Synopsis Daesik, who had been caring for his son who suffered from schizophrenia for several years, nned tomit suicide together because of his financial difficulties. But Daesiks n to kill his son andmit suicide failed, and Daesik, who survived, faced his sons cold corpse. The court sentenced him to a rtively low sentence for his pitiful situation, and in front of Daesik, who had served his sentence and was released, his grandson, Minjae, whom he had never known, appeared. So, what do you think? Arent I too old to act as a student? Is that all you have to say? Park Seunghwan frowned, expecting Yeon Seos reaction. He would be acting as a high school student at the age of thirty next year. Whats wrong with you? Im ying the role of an old man over seventy. Besides, Yeon Seo, you look like you can y a high school role without any difort if you take good care of yourself. Is that so? Yeon Seo tapped the screen. There was one more thing that bothered him. The high school student in this synopsis had to have a gloomy atmosphere as if he had lived through everything in the world. Would the gloomy emotion of the work have no effect on me in reality? So, where do you go for skin care? I dont really take care of it Really? Is it natural? I envy you Lee Yoonjung gently pressed Yeon Seos cheek. He had clear and clean skin without applying anything, and his sticity was no joke. She observed Yeon Seo for a while. If you change your eyebrows a little, and trim your hair. Its no problem to use adult actors for the same student role. Besides, Yeon Seo, you always look young. Jin Suho and Choi Junyoung also chimed in. So, is that all you have to say? The subject is heavy. I wonder why you want to do it, bro. Theres a lot to think about Lately, Park Seunghwans acting ambition had increased, and it was a synopsis that he would be interested in. Likewise, he was also ambitious in acting, and it was a content that appealed to his taste. But Its because the atmosphere is gloomy. He wanted to do a bright-themed work for his next work. Gukse was a rtively bright romanticedy, but when he faced a simr situation at the end, he felt like he was swallowed by that emotion. And he didnt like that feeling. The hallucinations and delusions that had tormented him were mental problems. He wondered if his body would be okay if he filmed a heavy-themed movie, especially one that dealt with family. But Im tempted. It was a synopsis that Park Seunghwan would pay attention to. The role itself was a character he had never yed before. Ill do it. Good. Lets go meet the director tomorrow. Are you close? He was a low-level staff when I filmed my debut work. Moreover, Filial Murder was a tempting synopsis that he had discussed with the director and kept hidden. It also fit the schedule of Yoo Yeon Seo, a junior actor he had been eyeing. With this, the productionpany, as well as the investment and distribution, and the lead actors were all set. Can I read it too? He handed the tablet pad to Jin Su-ho, who was sitting next to him. The guest house members were trustworthy people, so Park Seung-hwan didnt stop him. The members who quickly skimmed through it let out a small sigh. Its dark Are you depressed these days, Seung-hwan hyung? No, Im not. The topic itself was gloomy and slightly distant from the publics taste. But as an actor, they all agreed that it was tempting. It was Park Seung-hwans first time trying to act as an old man, and he had to deal with the conflict of how to face his grandson, whom he had never seen before, after killing his son with schizophrenia and getting out of prison. By the way, theres been a lot of news about this kind of thingtely, right? Yeah. Its a pity. The director said that too. Park Seung-hwan drank his alcohol and continued. Filial Murder started with a question about the media packaging the act of killing ones child and thenmitting suicide for various reasons such as financial difficulties, leaving a mentally ill child alone, etc. as a joint suicide. I didnt know, but filial murder is different from parental murder in that there is no aggravated punishment. Really? Yeah, so only murder is established. Thats too much. Lee Yoon-jung mmed her ss down. Choi Joon-young calmed her down and filled her ss with alcohol. Then, at the end of this movie, does it mean Youll have to check it out when the movie is released. Everyone booed at Park Seung-hwans answer. Their faces were red from drinking a ss each. I understand that the situation is tough, but does the guardian have the right to decide the childs life? But when youre pushed to the edge like that, you might think, What will happen to this child if Im gone? and do it in a fit of anger. But if you really cant live, you cant help but say, Should I die instead? Shouldnt the welfare system be good enough to prevent this situation from happening in the first ce? As people with rich emotions, they bloomed a conversation flower on the topic of Filial Murder. Yeon Seo, what about you? Yoo Yeon Seo answered nkly to Lee Yoon-jungs question. I think I would still want to live with him. Really? Yes. No matter what the situation is Yoo Yeon Seo gulped down the alcohol that was filled in his ss. Because of that, he said with a sour face. Thats selfish to die like that. Especially taking your own life. He didnt mean much by saying that, but they remembered Yoo Yeon Seos situation btedly and naturally changed the topic. We havent seen each other for a long time, but were only talking about depressing things, arent we? Thats right. Oh, by the way, Joon-young, you said youre having a concert? Yes! I am! Pleasee as guests! Yoo Yeon Seo lifted his head from the arm that was around my shoulder. Especially Yeon Seo, you have toe and sing a song. Well, if I have time. Huh? You said you would? Choi Joon-young, who caught him, kept begging him toe as a guest, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who was suffering from it, finally smiled. Chapter 140: Did You Have a Change of Heart? Chapter 140: Did You Have a Change of Heart? Chapter 140 Hyung, over here. Yoo Yeon Seo waved his hand at Park Seunghwan, who was walking towards him from afar. Anyone could tell that he had a I drank too much yesterday look on his face. He squinted his eyes at Yoo Yeon Seo, who was always handsome and didnt look tired at all. Hey, dont you have a hangover? I didnt drink much. You call that not drinking much? Someone kept filling his ss whenever it was empty. He drank it all, but everyone else left with their managers, as if they were dragged away. It must be the effect of the soul. He had much stronger muscles and senses than others, but he couldnt get drunk even if he wanted to. That was a bit disappointing. But when he thought of the mess his acquaintances made in the wee hours, he felt like it was better not to get drunk. Lets go in. Yoo Yeon Seo followed Park Seunghwan to enter the restaurant, but he stepped back. Is this really the meeting ce? For hangover, its gotta be rice soup. This ce may look like this, but its a hidden gem. Saying that, Park Seunghwan went inside and sat down in front of someone who was already eating from a hot pot. The person slurped the soup and spoke with a refreshed voice. Ahh, did you drink a lot yesterday? Yeah, totally. I thought so. You were stered at the pub, and it was on the news. What? Park Seunghwan quickly grabbed his phone, and Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head to nce at the screen. Ge.Ha members reunited at the festival [SNS] Choi Junyoung, showing off his friendship with Ge.Ha members on SNS I miss Lee Juna Wow, I can smell the alcohol from the photo. Ha ha ha, you guys smell like booze. Why does Yoo Yeon Seo look so sober among them? Is it because hes young? Ha ha. Theyre still close, huh? Amazing. They must be really good friends. Ge.Ha season 2 plz What, Yoo Yeon Seo promised to be a guest at the concert? Will he sing? Oh, I was going to book the tickets anyway. What kind of news is this? Its all your fault. I cant help but take pictures, you know. Hello, director. Ah, Yoo Yeon Seo-ssi. Nice to meet you. Ignoring Park Seunghwan, who was ming him, he smiled and greeted the director. The director wiped his hands on his thighs and extended his hand politely. Yoo Yeon Seo also shook his hand courteously. Hes Director Kim Jaeho. Among Park Seunghwans triple 30 million hits, there was one movie by Director Kim Jaeho. He was a director who could make both box office and directing work. He got his hands on the directors unpublished synopsis. That was an unexpected harvest. Having more connections was always good. Lets eat first and then talk. Okay. As soon as the food came out, Park Seunghwan devoured it without a word, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who didnt need much hangover cure, talked to Kim Jaeho. Ive seen some of your synopses, director, but Ive never seen Profane Murder. Usually, when they circte a scenario like this, they dont send it to a few specific actors, but to all the agencies in the country. There arent many actor agencies in Korea. Even if you include the singer agencies that also have actors. Actually, Seunghwan, I only showed it to him, and he said he had to do it and told me not to reveal it to anyone. That was a year ago. Oh, really? I thought he was bullying me at first. Why, you know, that kind of thing happens often. There was also actor bullying besides the productionpany bullying that Lee Jeonghoon suffered. For example, when they sent a scenario to a top star actor or a movie actor like Park Seunghwan, who had a lot of investors, the actor would say he would review it and not give an answer for years. And they couldnt bury the scenario, so they handed it over to another actor, and that caused a problem when the actor said he would do it. The actor who originally received the scenario heard the news and said, You said you were reviewing it. Why did you give it to another actor? Im offended. Then the directors position would be awkward from the next work. Of course, he couldnt use that actor, and he couldnt get an investment either. This was the case where the top actors tied up the good scenarios for years and threw them away when they didnt fit the times. This was also what the small directors like Lee Jeonghoon suffered. Thats why they circted the scenario to the whole agency. I wonder if I have any scenarios that I tied up before. Before the possession, he wasnt a top actor of that level. But, since the background was the background, he must have had a lot of scenariosing in. He had to deal with it before it became a problem. Director Kim shouldnt have to deal with that kind of thing. I know, right? But he still sticks around. You must be very close to him. Anyone could tell they were best friends. So why did they attack each other with such hurtful words? Park Seunghwan, who had gulped down the lukewarm soup,ined softly that his schedule was awkward. Yoo Yeon Seo held back augh. He had made a dandy impression as a senior actor at first, but after yesterdays dinner, he had be a friendly neighborhood uncle. Dont you trust me? I told you Id take care of everything. Is taking care of everything dragging someone in? Why? Hes the whole package for investment, production, and distribution. You said you liked Yoo Yeon Seo for the role of Minjae. You said his acting was great and you weed him. Kim Minjae coughed at Park Seunghwans counterattack. In fact, he had been a bit more enthusiastic than that when he was drunk. Yoo Yeon Seos reputation was pretty good now. If he invested, he would just pay the money and not interfere with anything. And he showed improvement in his acting skills, so it was a profitable deal to give him a lead role and get a good investment. Actually, I dont have an eye for productionpanies, and I cant bring in investors and stuff. It was thanks to Park Seunghwan that he had reached the position of a ten-million director. If it werent for him, he might have given up on being a film director and switched to another path. Oh, Im not just interested in the money. Yoo Yeon Seos acting is good too. Yes. Its fine. Anyway, he didnt feel bad about approaching him after seeing his background. He was grateful for the title that Choi Yoo Jin had given him. He could have a good synopsis because of that. There were many smallpanies in the film industry that aimed for a hit. It meant that they could rake in the money if they hit it big. And Yoo Yeon Seo had a good intuition. His keen sense seemed to tell him that this work would make money. The synopsis looked good. You cant be drawn to him already. Thats trouble. Its okay because hes my brother. Hey, I know why you like him. Kim Jaeho smiled and looked at Park Seunghwan. Park Seunghwan tapped Yoo Yeon Seos shoulder andughed. Anyway, Id wee Yoo Yeon Seo. Its rather too much for me. He pulled his head back and scanned Yoo Yeon Seos upper body. His morous appearance, and even his clothes, looked expensive. They didnt match the shabby soup restaurant. But strangely, they blended well with the space. How strange He had researched all the actors who fit the age range for the role of Minjae. Yoo Yeon Seo was one of them. He was a bit older, but he could pull off the student role with some styling changes. Hes pretty good now But back then, he felt that Yoo Yeon Seo had a natural chaebol vibe. Or to be more specific He felt that he didnt fit the space and time he was in, and he thought he didnt match Minjae in Vulgar Murder. But now it was different. Actually, I was a bit hesitant at first. Yoo Yeon Seo was so different from Minjae. But now that I see him like this, its different. Minjae and I have very different backgrounds. Yes. Of course, I know youll show that with your acting skills, but theres something called a natural atmosphere. Director Kim Jaeho made a square frame with his fingers and put Yoo Yeon Seo in it. But it seems like itll suit you well. Did you have any change of heart in a year? No way. In fact, he had gone through a lot in that year. His memory synchronization had exceeded 50%, and he had been involved in various incidents. Maybe it was because of that? Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly. Shall we move to another ce and talk more? This is not the ce to talk. Yes. They moved their chairs and went outside. Yoo Yeon Seo called out to Lim Seunghyun, who was waiting in front of the restaurant. Mr. Lim Seunghyun. Lim Seunghyun, who seemed to be in a trance, turned his head sharply at his voice. Is there a problem? No, nothing. Did you get a call from Baek Seojoon? No, it was nothing. He put his phone in his pocket and followed Yoo Yeon Seo. Something seems to be going on He was suspicious, but it wasnt an important matter right now. He let Kim Jaeho and Park Seunghwan go first, and called Cha Yoonho. Mr. Cha, do you have the contract? He had to sign the contract right away before he could say anything else. Cha Yoonho, who had woken up from his sleep, answered in a hoarse voice. (Yes? Yes. I have it. Whats going on?) You know Director Kim Jaeho, right? I think Im going to be in his next project I mean, were probably going to be in charge of the production. (What, Director Kim Jaeho? Tell me where he is and Ill go right away.) Cha Yoonho, who had left work early to join Yoo Yeon Seos social gathering, quickly came to his senses. He thought to himself that their boss had hit the jackpot and hurriedly changed his clothes. Mr. Im Seunghyun, what happened to So Donghyun? I think hell be fired soon. He did a lot of shady things behind our backs. He did his job well, but there was something dull about him. As Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed her eyes, Im Seunghyun smiled awkwardly. Lets go, theyre waiting for you up front. Okay. It might take a while, so you can rest somewhere. Sure. Im Seunghyun confirmed that Yoo Yeon Seo had followed the two people into the cafe and then mulled over the phone call he had just made. He had asked Baek Seojun if he could see the CCTV footage of the suspicious shadow he had seen at Choi Namyuns funeral. And in the video he had just received, there was something that matched his suspicion. (I checked the CCTV and you were right.) Was there? (Ill send you the video, check it out.) Im Seunghyun immediately yed the video that Baek Seojun had sent him. As he switched between the video and the agencys CCTV, he noticed something odd. The distinctive gait that Yoo Yeon Seo had pointed out. It looked like the same person. Im Seunghyun, lost in thought for a moment, called again. Detective. (Yes?) What do you think this person would do if they thought we were on the lords side? (Come on, dont be ridiculous. How would they recognize us? Were far away. And how would they know? Were just a cop and a secretary.) What if? Baek Seojun hummed and trailed off, deep in thought. He was also bothered by what Itaegyeom had said when he was drunk. (Then they would try to draw more attention. If Taegyeom was right and Yeon Seo, theyre obsessed with her.) That makes sense. (But why do you ask?) Im Seunghyun did not answer Baek Seojuns curiosity. He just thanked him and hung up. The day Yoo Yeon Seo was taken to the emergency room, more people recognized him from the photo. I was so famous that even the fans knew my face. Then, could that person recognize him too? No way, that cant be. But he thought he should be careful and got into the car. Chapter 141: The World Is Interested in Me Chapter 141: The World Is Interested in Me Chapter 141 < The World Is Interested in Me > Where is this. The room was unfamiliar yet familiar, just like when he was still living in his grandfathers mansion. In this memory, too, Yeon Seo, who was hugging his knees and bowing his head, recalled the voices he had heard at school during the day. (Thats him.) (Who? Oh him?) The family knew that he would have a seizure if he heard his biological mothers name. Thats why no one in the mansion ever mentioned her name. They even forbade him from showing any interest in his biological mother. (But he looks fine?) (Shh, be quiet.) But the kids couldnt be stopped. It was a world where a lot of information came up just by searching on the inte. They didnt say her name exactly, but they could tell by the atmosphere and the tone of voice. And there were more than one or two of these kids. He was scared to think and jumped up to turn on theputer. The monitor screen reflected his pale face and uniform, which probably belonged to a middle school student. -Legendary acting of thete Lee Heeseo.avi -Theres still no actress who can beat this person, the legend thats not a legend.swf Who would that be now? Shes irreceable, I guess Shes so pretty My dad really liked her I dont know, was she that famous? She was really famous, how can you not know Lee Heeseo-_-? You might not know if youre young I miss her~~ Happy farewell Yeon Seo, who had been looking for her information for a while, lifted his head. The figure that was annoying him on the monitor. Yeon Seo stared at it for a few seconds and opened his mouth. Why did you do that. Couldnt you hold on to mom in reality, Nana hyung? Ugh. Yeon Seo, who returned to reality, wrapped his throbbing head and headed to the bathroom. It was when he had lost his memory for a while and didnt know the truth. So he thought that Lee Heeseo had left him and left the world. Ah Im dying. The problem was that this kind of memory had a bigger impact on his body than usual. He ended up lying on the bed after soaking his body with water. Is it the influence of the script. Right next to him was Kim Jaehos script for Obscene Murder. He was able to sign it after several rounds of contract negotiations since he met him in Busan. Park Seunghwan started dieting for the sake of his small old mans body, and Yeon Seo left the important things to Cha Yoonho and was slowly tearing apart the script. The director said he wanted to try something new. He was a director who had achieved 10 million viewers. The director, who was so popr, came up with a new work. To be honest, it felt like something critics would like. So, its hard to expect a hit. Some might say that the directors style has changed and hes got art disease, but he liked it. He wanted to try something like this. But. Its hard. There was no easy work, honestly. But this work was especially adventurous. Kim Jaehos nning intention was to ask whether it could be considered as a joint suicide when an adult who nned tomit suicide with a child who didnt even know what death was. The role of the grandson, Hwang Minjae, that he would y was the role that represented the child here. What if that child had lived? Or what if that child was a 19-year-old child who was just before adulthood and expressed his will clearly? Would he resent his parents? Or would he hold on to them? Here, Hwang Minjae holds on to his only remaining family, his grandfather Hwang Daesik. So. I have to keep exhausting my emotions. It wouldnt be easy. He sighed. *** You said youe often, why are you so scarce? Im busy with work. Cheon Seongmin, the director, greeted Yeon Seo, who had visited the filming site for a long time, with a chubby face. Busy with what, looking for a next work? Youre in Jaehos work, right? The world is interested in me. Right? It was already in the news. Yeon Seo received calls from his acquaintances on his way to the filming site. Someone leaked that he was in the next work of Kim Jaeho, the 10 million director. (Han representative) Hey, whats this article? (Han representative) Why didnt you tell me about such an important thing The problem was that he didnt tell the representative because he was looking at the script aftering back from Busan. The director didnt give me a role, so I had to look for another work. Heh, Im really shameless now. Yu Yeon-seoughed softly. He pulled over the chair that Lim Seunghyun had brought for him and sat next to Director Cheon. Investors who often showed up at the filming site could be seen as meddling. Director Cheon thought that Yu Yeon-seo didnte often because he was considerate of him. You dont have to worry about me. Come more often. Im not someone you have to please, am I? Of course not. I was nning toe more often anyway. Whats holding you back? Is it the acting? He nodded silently. Director Cheon, who thought he would open up someday, looked at the birds flying in a flock. The filming site today was a mudt. Hows the assistant director? Veryfortable. Maybe because someone saved me. Who was it? Yu Yeon-seo, in fact, more than half of the skilled assistant director was chosen by Cha Yoon-ho. He didnt have to say it, but he found an efficient route and scheduled it, and he quickly found the location that matched the ce that Director Cheon wanted. Do you know that Director Lee Jeong-hoon is debuting early next year? So soon? Yes. He filmed fast, maybe because he learned from you? Hes not slow because he learned from me. Its all his own ability. Well, Director Cheon was famous for filming long. Just then, the staff and actors were getting coffee from the coffee truck that Yu Yeon-seo had called. Our actors areing, shall we talk to them? Shall we? Yu Yeon-seo got up from his seat. Oh? Yeon-seo! Min-ah. Long time no see. Hong Min-ah, who he had met in Evil Spirit, was the female lead. Hello. Ill enjoy the coffee. And the actor who was doing a monologue alone in Jeong Hyeon-siks theater troupe was the male lead. He introduced himself as Lee Min-joon and reached out his hand to Yu Yeon-seo. Hows the filming? He shook his hand and asked the two actors. Hong Min-ah narrowed her eyes. Are you asking as an actor or as a director? Both. The two actors sighed as soon as they answered. Director Cheon is too improvisational. Really? Theres a script. Why is he improvisational when theres a script? Even Yu Yeon-seo had seen that script. He thought he couldnt understand the artistic level yet and put it away. Whats the point of having a script? When hees to the set, he suddenly gets inspired and sits down and writes, and then he says, Lets do this today. I even got a side script scribbled on the back of a receipt. Wow, thats pretty bad. Well, Director Cheon Seong-min was a director who liked France so much that he was called the emperor of Cannes. They liked that kind of movie, where it was a series of coincidences and improvisations, but it made sense. The thing itself was art, without being quiet and having a climax. The sophistication that came from coincidence. Then the character could changepletely, right? I shouldnt have looked at the script as soon as I got it. I studied so hard This style of director sometimes meant resistance to the movies that were filmed with the existing productionpany. Hepleted the movie by ignoring the procedures of the existing film industry and filming it improvisationally. But Director Cheon Seong-min acted by wasting the capital of the establishment with the productionpany. And that contradiction captivated the hearts of the film festival judges. But theres a lot to learn. Especially emotional acting. Right. There are a lot of scenes where we have to talk to each other They seemed embarrassed byining too much and tried to make up for it. Their appearance was somewhat pitiful. Yeah, that emotional acting. Thats why he came here. And thinking about the dress youre going to wear at Cannes makes meugh even in my sleep. Are you ready already? I dont even dream of getting an award, but still, how often do I get a chance to go? Director Cheon, who was not popr but swept the awards, had the advantage of stimting the bourgeoisies spending and attracting investment for art films. So the investors meeting also weed Director Cheonseback. It was the bourgeoisies refined hobby. And Yu Yeon-seo, who was thirsty for an award, was hooked. But listening to the story So, did you observe well what youre going to steal? Well I had a slight thought that maybe I should reconsider joining Director Cheons work Yoo Yeon Seo listened to the two people, or rather, Hong Minasints for a while, then returned to Director Cheons side. And she watched the two actors performances through the monitor. How is it? I dont know. He didnt know what background the two had, or what the situation was like before. However, he listened carefully to Director Cheons advice to the actors who came to monitor. You said that before, right? Acting with mixed experiences, its stressful. Thats right. I feel like that experience keeps holding me back. Director Cheon waved his hand as if to tell him to go on. I tried to create a character and lock it inside me, but when a situation simr to my experience and the y came, I felt like I was being devoured by it. Thats what happened in Guksae. He projected his parents death and Lee Heeseo, and associated Sim Naegwan and the current emperor with the murderer who killed her and the head. He almost hurt the other actor with his boiling lust. If that scene was not shooting with a gun, but punching continuously, he couldnt guarantee what would have happened to the other actor. How was your acting then? Actually I was immersed well. I felt like the camera was breathing with me and the result was okay without needing to monitor. Your acting, your work, must have been helpful then? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. Director Cheon stroked his chin. His eyes were still on the monitor. Why is being devoured bad? Just use your experience. Identify yourself with the character. Let yourself go with the flow. Dont think of anything else. What about the stress? You said you were stressed, not that it was a wrong method. He seemed to have said that Yoo Yeon Seo stared nkly at Director Cheon. Its a burden because you recognize it as stress. Well that does cause psychological damage. I spill coffee and vomit blood and stuff. He couldnt say that, so he smiled soullessly. What I mean is, approach it from a different perspective. Is it really a burden? Or are you mistaken for a burden? Thats very philosophical. Actually, I dont know your situation well, do I? So Im just saying these things that look good. I still dont know. Well, Yoo Yeon Seo didnt tell him everything either, so Director Cheon must be giving him vague advice. Anyway, if you try that and its hard to get out of being devoured, ask for someone elses help. Its your specialty to immerse yourself and get out easily, isnt it? Someone else? Dont you have a manager? Theres also that sullen secretary over there. When your acting is over, ring a bell or whistle or something to bring you back to reality. Youre not the type to care about your dignity, are you? He muttered. Well, my image has been too goodtely. Maybe I should do this kind of thing once in a while to tone it down. Im d I came to you, Director. Really? Did you get your moneys worth? Yes. Of course, if this seeds. I didnt realize how terrible the emotions I had in the past were. Thats why I see visions and hear voices. Oh? Come to think of it, its me now? I stopped thinking of separating myself from the original. Then maybe I can merge myself with the character? Chapter 142: What Can’t You Do? Chapter 142: What Can¡¯t You Do? Chapter 142 He had started preparing for his next work, but that didnt mean he had no schedule at all. The hit drama of 2021 was Guksae. Thats why there was a steady demand for Yoo Yeon Seo. He only picked the ones that paid the most and didnt damage his image, and shot themercials. Its not much anyway. Chairman Yoo ignored the opposition of his daughter and sons-inw and proceeded with his n to sort out his assets. He promised arge share to his grandchildren, but he nailed them to handle the tax themselves. The one who got busy along with him was not Yoo Yeon Seo, but Lim Seunghyun. Baek Seojun will take care of the investigation on the culprit. He had revealed the outline of the tail, and he was busy enough to let go of his obsession. If he had been alone, he would have had to catch the culprit to get out of his psychological problem. But then he would have faced a situation where he couldnt do the acting he had hoped for in the future until he caught the culprit. He would have been stuck between a rock and a hard ce. He turned on the TV to clear his mind, and there was news about the results of the implementation of the stalking punishmentw. Finally He bit his tongue. If I keep investigating, Ill be able to reach his head. He had only guessed without any substance, but it was quite hopeful that he had revealed the identity of that stalker. With that in mind, he turned his head at the sound of the door locks password being pressed. Lee Taegyeom, are you here? Im here. Even without filming, there were awards ceremonies in the second half of the year. Yoo Yeon Seo hosted the JMA hosted by JSENM and was nominated for some minor awards, but he declined them all. What is this? These are the awards you won. Yoo Yeon Seo nced at the trophies and such that Lee Taegyeom brought. They were all poprity awards or best couple awards with Shin Yewon of Guksae. There were also awards that were first this year and ones that he had never heard of before. He wasnt impressed. He had ambition for awards, but what he wanted was to win the lead role award at a ce that was old and authoritative, like the three major film awards. But were there so many awards ceremonies in our country? Theyre all ticket sales. They booked performances with idols who had fandom power, and also did actor awards. They put them up as candidates first, and if they coulde with that as an excuse, it would be better. Lets just take these, these, and these and take pictures. Theyre at least famous and had a lot of fan participation. Whatever. The bestmunication for an actor would be his next work, but Yoo Yeon Seo was also quite active on SNS. He had been in a car ident and had no survival report since 2018, and Yoo Yeon Seo in 2021 was also quite eventful. The movies and dramas he participated in grew step by step, and as soon as he got more positive responses, he was challenged from here and there. In that situation, he had a heart attack with an emergency operation. Then he rose again with Guksae. Thats why his fans had to go through cold and hot water. I wonder why Lim Seunghyun ignored someones phone call. He seemed to have been bothered by Lim Hyeju, who was in a high position in Yoo Yeon Seos fan club, Love Letter. Anyway, thats why he followed what Lee Taegyeom told him to do. It wouldnt hurt to do some fan service, right? Hey, how do I look? What kind of question is that Oh, you cut your hair. Lee Taegyeom, who frowned at the sudden remark, realized that it was because of Bisok Murder. He used to have bangs, but he could see his forehead slightly, so he either half-covered it or flipped it back, but now he had his bangs down to cover his eyebrows. He looked good even with a mop head. Lee Taegyeom, who felt jealous, spat out on purpose. You look younger with your bangs down. Why dont you try wearing a school uniform once. Do you have one? I probably threw it away. Look for it. You might have to diet like Seunghwan hyung-nim, too. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was impressed by the manager-like advice, stiffened as soon as he entered the dressing room. Come to think of it I have a lot of clothes. Hey, help me. Crazy, is the dressing room our house or something? With Lee Taegyeoms help, they found the school uniform that he thought he had thrown away in a box in the corner. It was a bit wrinkled, but it didnt matter since he was just looking at the feel. Lee Taegyeom watched him closely as he stood in front of the mirror in his uniform. It doesnt suit you badly But dont you look too muscr for your role? He had grown a bit after graduating. Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head at his reflection in the mirror. He didnt match well with Hwang Minjae in Bisok Murder. I cant help my natural bone structure. Oh, really? Lee Taegyeom, who took it as self-indulgence, stuck out his mouth. Yoo Yeon Seo changed his posture here and there while looking at the mirror. He could create a different impression by changing his posture. Hwang Minjae had a low self-esteem After losing his mother, his only family, he had to endure the subtle bullying at school for being an orphan and a pauper. Feeling like he had no ce to belong, he decided to leave everything behind and look for his grandfather, the only family he had left, as soon as he heard the news. Wow, whats this? You look different. As Yoo Yeon-seo shrugged his shoulders and leaned his head forward, changing his posture, Lee Taegyeom reacted immediately. There wasnt much of a dramatic change from the posture correction anyway. He needed to lose some weight. Yoo Yeon-seo changed his clothes again. Hey, lets go out. Staying at home and only reading the script for Vulgar Murder wasnt good for his mental health. Where do you want to go? Is there a high school nearby? I guess we can find one, why? Lets go see. Lee Taegyeom realized toote that it was for character analysis and turned the wheel without a word. They soon stopped at a high school gate. There are no kids. Dont they usually finish at this time? Didnt we graduate 10 years ago? Things must have changed these days. Lee Taegyeom went to check and found out that the students had already left. Yoo Yeon-seo sighed. Where are they? Where can we observe them? Theres only one ce. Where? The PC room. *** (You are dead.) Ah! Yoo Yeon-seo slumped on his chair as he watched his character fall on the screen. Lee Taegyeom raised both hands over his head and let out a silent cheer. Is there anything you cant do? Ah It would have been easy if this was a real survival game Lee Taegyeom shrank instinctively at his mumbling. He had seen his performance in the variety show White Tiger that he had appeared for promotion. How did I end up losing to Lee Taegyeom? They went straight to the PC room nearby. It was Yoo Yeon-seos first time in such a ce, so he followed Lee Taegyeoms instructions and sat in a corner seat. Some students were ying games loudly, swearing along the way, and the staff asionally came over and asked them to be quiet. Yoo Yeon-seo took in the scene with his eyes and ears. [Hey, its a waste of time Do you want to y a game?] It was boring to just sit there, so Lee Taegyeom made a suggestion, and it was a mistake to ept it. Yoo Yeon-seo, who was holding his head, said in a serious voice. Hey, lets do it again. Fine. But its more fun if we make a bet. Lets do it. Lee Taegyeoms eyes widened at his burning desire to win. Wait, this is When will I ever get a chance to beat him? His lips curled up. Then The loser has to call the winner brother for a day. Start the game. Get ready to call me brother. Yeah, whatever. Yoo Yeon-seo gave him the middle finger and focused on the game, staring at the monitor. But he was no match for the veteran Lee Taegyeom. Ah! Ah, Yoo Yeon-seo, youre so pathetic! Lee Taegyeom was about to say something like he would to his usual gaming friends, but he quickly changed his word. He had to respect the line. Wow, that was close. Yoo Yeon-seo approached him tactically. He popped out from a ce that Lee Taegyeom didnt expect, but the real shooting and the game shooting were different. He failed to aim and his location was exposed. Lee Taegyeom got up and looked at Yoo Yeon-seo confidently, holding his waist. Are you ready to call me brother? Ah My pride is hurt. Hurry up! Hey, wait a minute. I need some time. What time do you need? You need to swallow your pride. Yoo Yeon-seo touched his forehead and stalled, annoyed by Lee Taegyeoms joyful face. I Sure? At that moment, three PC cafe staff members cautiously approached them. They ced trays on the desks of Yoo Yeon Seo and Itaegyeom. The trays were full of food. Were fans Please eat this Ah, thank you. Do you take cards? No, its on the house! One of the staff members shouted as he saw Yoo Yeon Seo rummaging through his pocket. He couldnt refuse their kindness, but he felt a bit awkward to eat for free Yoo Yeon Seo scratched the back of his head and opened his mouth. Really? Then how about taking a picture? Yes, yes! Im a real fan! Thank you. Yoo Yeon Seo took off his mask and hat that covered his chin andbed his hair with his hand. The staff members stared at him nkly. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly as he skillfully took a selfie with them. Ill enjoy the food. Yes! Pleasee again! The three staff members, whose faces were red up to their necks, rolled their feet as they went back to their ces. Kyaa! What do we do! This is awesome, I have to post this on the group chat! Hey, dont post it now, post itter. People will crowd here. Should we? Some people nearby got up and looked in their direction as they made a fuss. Huh, its Yoo Yeon Seo. Wow, crazy Is that a human? Hes so handsome. Should we ask him to take a picture with us too? Lets sell it to the girls in our ss. They buzzed around and gawked at Yoo Yeon Seos face. Itaegyeom, who felt empty under their gaze, quietly sat down. What is this? He had won the game, but he felt weird. Now that it hade to this, the only thing he could trust was his bet. Hey, arent you going to call me brother? Here, eat this. Brother. What? Ugh Yoo Yeon Seo shoved a piece of fried chicken into his brothers mouth. Hey, what is this to you, brother? I only said to call you brother, not to respect you as one. You bastard. What, what? Bastard? Why? I added brother, didnt I? You should have made the contract terms more clear. He had been quiettely, but he was still the hellfire mouth. No, he had won, but why did he feel like he had lost? Itaegyeom stared nkly at the air. He felt like he had been robbed of his soul. It was fun to tease him after the president. Yoo Yeon Seoughed as he saw him and suddenly turned his head to look somewhere. You should have used that reaction speed in the game, kid. Shut up, brother. Just eat this. Ugh He put more food into Itaegyeoms mouth and narrowed his eyes. What was that? Something bothered him. Chapter 143: Vicious Murder (1) Chapter 143: Vicious Murder (1) Chapter 143 < Vicious Murder (1) > Youve lost some weight, havent you? I wanted to lose more, but I didnt have time. You look fine as you are, dont you? They started filming right after signing the contract. It was possible because they had no problem with staffing, as Only had just finished shooting, and they had plenty of funds. Ugh, of all days, today is the coldest ever Are you sure youre okay? We have no choice. Director Kim Jae-ho paced around his spot, feeling cold. Park Seung-hwan was still on a diet, and today they were only shooting Yoo Yeon Seo. There was a scene that had to be filmed at this time of the year. Do we need to tone down the makeup? Its better to look pale in this cold. The wounds will stand out more. Should we make the uniform more worn out? The makeup team was busy working. Yoo Yeon Seo sat still as they applied fake injuries on her face. Lee Taegyeom, who was doing something in the car, handed her some clothes. Hey, its done. Uh, thanks What is this, armor? Isnt it better than freezing to death? Hey, stick these on your feet too. Yoo Yeon Seo gave a hollowugh as she saw the adhesive hot packs attached to the clothes. She handed over the long padded coat she was wearing and changed into those clothes. Hwang Min-jae, the protagonist of Vicious Murder, was from a low-ie single-parent family. He was a high school student who barely survived the cold with an old hooded zip-up, without a proper padded coat even in this freezing weather. Hey, what kind of electric nket did you make? Its so unrealistic. With this cold, your face would freeze in no time, right? Your nose is red. Really? Thats fine. Yeonseo looked at the mirror. His hair was trimmed like a student, his eyes had bruises and his mouth had cuts. His nose and ears were red from the cold. He had changed into his school uniform and looked at the sky from a distance at the filming site. No one bothered him because they knew he was preparing to immerse himself in his character. Arent you cold? Of course I am. In case of any unforeseen situation, Taegyeom and Seunghyun watched him from outside the car. This is the time when Hwang Minjae had just buried his mother and became alone. His body gradually regained its past. So now, when he thought of his family, he remembered his brother and parents first. So at times like this, reviving his souls memory helped him immerse himself. Kang Jinhoo was born with modified genes to be a soldier. But that didnt mean he lost his emotions. He also sometimes watched old videos and imagined what it would be like to have a family. Why do I only have a mom? Its cold I wish I was born in a rich family. No, just having parents alive and grandparents would have been enough He revived the emptiness and loneliness of being left alone on the battlefield and melted it into Hwang Minjae. And what did a child of this age who was in a difficult situation think? He answered the same question consistently. Yeonseos eyes changed as he returned to the filming site. He didnt have his usual upright posture and confident stride. He walked with a hunched posture that looked like he was shrinking from the cold, dragging his old sneakers. Lets start. He breathed out in the cold. There was no hope in his eyes that could be seen through his breath. His appearance caught the eye of director Kim Jaeho. Hwang Minjae made his first appearance by getting punched by someone. Thug 1, Yeonseo named him Cheolsu, a minor actor, swung his fist in the air and Hwang Minjae flew out to the dump. Yeonseo was famous for using his body well, and the camera captured his acting as if he was really hit. You think youre something because you look good? Is it my fault that your face looks like it went through a blender? What? This bastard. Cheolsu swung his fist again at Hwang Minjae, who didnt back down with words. Hwang Minjae, who was hit on the other cheek, groaned in pain but didnt stop provoking. Even if I get beaten up like this, Iyaeji, she doesnt like you. This fucking bastard Hwang Minjae, who was grabbed by the cor by Cheolsu, closed his eyes tightly. But the fist didnte. Instead, Cheolsu loosened his grip on his cor and dusted off his shoulder. Hey, your mom died, right? What are you going to do now? Hwang Minjaes eyes, which were close to resignation, mixed with anger. He would have preferred to be hit. If he was going to be mocked like this. Your mom is an orphan too, right? Then you have no family or anything, right? Youre a beggar from the start. Poor Minjae, what are you going to do? Can you even go to school? This bastard! Hwang Min-jae, who had been quietly taking the beating, suddenly got up and rushed at Cheol-su. But it was not easy to beat a group of thugs by himself. The other delinquents who followed Cheol-su tripped Hwang Min-jaes feet and made him fall, then hit his head lightly and mocked him without stopping. Isnt his mom working at night? Wow, is she doing that kind of job? Crazy dog, so dirty. No! Hwang Min-jaes mom worked at a night logistics center. They paid well. She worked hard until she copsed and never opened her eyes again. But his words didnt matter to them. Why are you so angry? Your mom is already dead. Theres no one to listen to you. This kid is a mamas boy. Haha! Idiot. He couldnt even throw a punch and fell miserably. Theyughed and watched Hwang Min-jae, who was groaning and propping himself up on the ground. Hey! What are you doing? Ugh, fuck. At that moment, they heard a loud scream from the window and quickly ran away. Hwang Min-jae, who was left behind, struggled to get up and looked for his bag that was thrown away in the trash can. Are you okay? Yes. Lets go to the infirmary. Dont worry about me. The homeroom teacher knew that Hwang Min-jae was being bullied like this. But he had no will to solve it. So he didnt give any real help to his situation, but justforted himself by saying I didnt ignore it with his insincere constion. Im going. Min-jae. Hwang Min-jae! He limped as he walked. He must have hurt somewhere when he fell. His walking speed was slow, but the homeroom teacher only shouted and didnt catch him. Hwang Min-jae left the school gate and headed home. He had no bus fare and walked on the cold street. He sniffed his nose because of the cold. He stopped in front of a snack bar for a moment, but he only had 200 won in his pocket. He swallowed his saliva as he looked at the fish cake skewers and headed home again with his dragging steps. He went to the end of the alley where there was a lot of garbage, the walls were covered with strange graffiti. Im home. He opened the old door with a creak. A small studio, it had been neglected for a few days because of the funeral. . He greeted habitually and felt the cold floor without any warmth. He threw his bag away and opened the rice cooker. He scooped up the dried rice that was not kept warm and poured water over it. Ill eat well. He greeted the air and ate the rice with a spoon. (Your mom is dead, right? What are you going to do now?) Hwang Min-jaes basic setting was affection deprivation. Eating, he was hungry, but he also tried to fill his empty heart somehow. Ugh. He swallowed a big spoonful of rice. His torn lips hurt and he fluttered his eyelids. On the shelf, there were small cosmetic bottles that he could only afford to sample, not buy the real product, electric and water bills, and a note from thendlord asking for rent. He didnt turn on the boiler because it was cold, and he pulled the nket over him. It seemed like his moms scent was still there. Ugh. As soon as he smelled it, his emotion that he pretended to be calm burst out. Mom, where did you go. Leaving me alone He scooped up another big spoonful of rice and stuffed it in his mouth. Thats right, I said I would work instead of you. Why did you leave like that I only had mom. Mom. It was a heavy word for both Yoo Yeon Seo and Hwang Min-jae. He tried to create a virtual mom to immerse himself in the work, but it was a word that made him think of someone else. As soon as he thought of her, he felt it blur his vision. [Yeon Seo.] He heard a whisper-like hallucination near his ear and choked on the rice he was eating. Ugh! Cough! The rice that he couldnt swallow sshed on the floor. He covered his mouth with his hand and coughed hard. His eyes turned red and tears welled up. Soon, they turned into sadness and dripped down. It was obviously a mistake, and it was not in the script or the storyboard. But Director Kim did not call cut. It looked natural, thats why. Waaahhh! Once the tears burst, he couldnt stop them. His mouth was covered with rice grains and he wailed loudly. He looked pitiful and pathetic. It was a scene that well exined the situation Hwang Min-jae was in. Yoo Yeon Seo was not afraid of ruining herself. He gasped and gulped down the rice in the bowl. Cut! Good job! Yoo Yeon Seo stopped his hand and sighed. He had lost his immersion as soon as he thought of Lee Hee Seo. He was lucky to get away with some ad-libs. That was close He wiped his eyes with the tissue that the staff handed him after swallowing the rice and blood. He went straight to the monitor and was quite satisfied with his appearance on the screen. Yeon Seo, how was it? I think it was brilliant. Uh yeah. Then lets move on to the next scene. Wait a minute. He needed some time to regain his focus. Hwang Min-jae, who was looking for a first aid kit to treat the wounds he got from the bullies, found a photo in his mothers diary. What is this? Hwang Min-jaes eyes trembled. The man in the photo who had his arm around his mothers shoulder looked a lot like him. He looked like his father. On the back of the photo, there was a name, Hwang Joon-ho, and an address. If he went to this address could he meet his father? The thought stimted his impulse. He stuffed a few things in his bag and hurried out of the house. Hey! Hwang Min-jae! Where are you going? If you have nothing to do, go buy some bread over there. He flipped off the bullies who were yelling at him from across the street and got on the bus. Kid. Not yet? Im sorry. I guess I didnt bring it. Ill get off next time. The student who rummaged through his pocket for a while had a face full of scars. The bus driver frowned. Ugh just get on. Thank you. Hwang Min-jae turned his back on the bus driver and headed inside. His expression changed. He knew very well that he could ride the bus without paying this way. It was a smile of cunning. The screen showed the shy downtown behind the bus and then the road that Hwang Min-jae walked on. It was a narrow and steep shabby neighborhood. The address was not even written properly on the door, so it was hard to find. Excuse me do you know where 311 is? 311? Oh oh! Isnt that old man Hwangs ce? Over there After asking around for a while, he found the address in the photo and took a few deep breaths. Then he rang the doorbell. Chapter 144: Vicious Murder (2) Chapter 144: Vicious Murder (2) Chapter 144 < Vicious Murder (2) > Hwang Daesiks first appearance was his back. The sound here was muffled as if he had climbed a high mountain. After a few grunts, he heard someone elses voice. Come out! The old man who raised his head got up with difficulty like a puppet following the prison guards orders. As he followed the orders, he soon took off his prisoners uniform and put on civilian clothes. The sunlighting from outside was only dazzling to him. Sir, you dont have much life left outside, so live well. Dont make the wrong choice again, okay? The old man did not answer. He just stared nkly at the air. He felt like someone who was released should have a light gesture, but the old man walked out with a precarious step. Senior, what are you taking care of? Youre a criminal anyway. That person has a hard situation. Who here doesnt have their own situation? They all say theyre wronged. Thats The camera kept showing the old mans back, and the prison guards voice flowed. (That old man had a son who was over forty He had a mental problem.) (So how could he get married properly? He only followed his sons tail for more than ten years.) Hwang Daesik passed the thick iron door and went outside. He shaded the sun with his hand. There was no one to greet him. He walked without stopping. (But why did hee here?) (He only followed his sons tail, so his situation got worse He had no way to live, so what did he choose?) (Could it be) (He tried to die with him, but only his son died and the old man survived) The prison guards words gradually faded, and Hwang Daesik got on the bus that went to society. The court reflected his pitiful situation and sentenced him to a rtively low sentence. He was detained for a year and a half, but he stopped at the time his son died. In the alley where Hwang Daesik lived, someone grabbed him on his way home. Are you here? Thats how it happened Wait a minute Take some kimchi. The narrow and steep neighborhood, they were busy living their own lives, but they all knew the old mans hard situation, so they were affectionate. Sir, this is fruit Thank you. It was the kindness between people that he had not felt during his imprisonment. He could not ignore their kindness, so he epted it and soon his hands became heavy. Dont just stay at home,e to the front of the supermarket often. Yeah. Lets y Go-Stop together. He finally arrived home, leaving behind the worried words. The small living room, kitchen, and narrow studio were dusty because they were not managed. Hwang Daesik coughed softly. He tidied up the house while sorting out the food and stuff that the vigers gave him. Can I live? He didnt clean it properly, so the dust flew around. He coughed again. Cough, yes It was a cough. He heard his sonsst voice. The old man closed his eyes tightly. I should have died with him then *** After his release, he lived as it flowed for a few days. He restored the electricity and water that did note in with the help of the vigers, but he had no motivation. Hwang Daesik finally decided to do what he had only thought of. That is, following his son. Sir, please go in. But there was a problem with that method. Lim Seunghyun cautiously suggested when he saw the prop in charge bringing something like a rope. Yoo Yeon Seo arrived early for her shooting time to immerse herself. She wanted to grasp the flow of the drama and also wanted to see Park Seunghwans acting in person. But he had no confidence to face the next scene. Okay. He had a record in Dreaming, so Yoo Yeon Seo didnt force it. He headed to the car with Lee Taegyeom on the scene. Huh? You have to go in for the next scene right away. He must be going to do makeup. Yoo Yeon Seo was the face he saw most often after the director. It was an unexpected situation to leave his seat. The staff nearby looked at him with curiosity. Hwang Daesik began to prepare to leave the world with a slow gesture. At that moment, he recalled the past. Suddenly, my son said his fingers had grown longer and he had to cut them off. I stopped him with my old body, and he sobbed and apologized when he came to his senses. And thest voice he uttered, saying he couldnt breathe as he coughed. Cut! Park Seung-hwan, who was not satisfied with the acting, shot it twice. In the meantime, Yoo Yeon Seo, who had finished his makeup, prepared for the next scene. As Hwang Dae-sik was almost done preparing, he took a deep breath. At that moment, Hwang Min-jae shouted from outside. Hey! He banged on the door with his fist, not pressing the doorbell. He sat down on the spot. He wouldnt be gone, would he? Maybe hes workingte. He decided to shout one more time and sit down and wait. Are you there?! That shout woke Hwang Dae-sik up. He was annoyed by the noise outside. He thought he was wrong today. He opened the front door as he came down from under the chair. The bright sunlight was irritating. He made a shade with his hand. Then the face of a child in a school uniform became clear. Why? Uh hello. He was different from the person he expected. Hwang Min-jae bit his thumbnail nervously. He didnt move, did he? He held out a picture with a trembling hand. Do you know this person? Hwang Dae-sik muttered nkly. He had never seen the picture before. Jun-ho. My son. As soon as he heard that voice, Hwang Min-jaes face brightened. Then are you his grandfather? He was not calling him an old man. It was like calling his own family. The hand that had always blocked the sunlight slowly came down, and the light came into Hwang Dae-siks lifeless eyes. Warm sunlight shone on Hwang Min-jaes face, too. It looked like a halo at a nce. It could have been a warm light that seeped into Hwang Dae-siks dry heart, or it could have made it drier. Why are you here. Come to think of it, his son and the child in front of him looked quite alike. Can Ie in for a moment? Its cold. Hwang Dae-sik had a feeling that he shouldnt let this child into his house. Something irreversible would happen if he let him in. But he felt sorry for the childs pitiful appearance. He was wearing only a thin coat on a cold day, and his ears were red. And he had band-aids all over his face, as if he had been beaten by someone. Come in. He couldnt turn a blind eye to the miserable situation, so he finally let the child into his house. Hwang Min-jae smiled brightly for the first time since he appeared. Why did you hang the rope on the ceiling like that? Did the light go out? Its nothing. Hwang Dae-sik quickly put away the rope. Yoo Yeon Seo felt that that thing that was perfectly visible in that position also disappeared. So, why did youe? His voice was mixed with phlegm. It was so realistic that they hired a famous expert from Hollywood for the violent murder makeup. Thats how much the director wanted to make it look real. The momentum of Park Seung-hwan, who was in harmony with the makeup, also helped him immerse himself in the scene. Thats why the co-star was important. Hwang Min-jae exined the whole story. He said he found a diary of his mother saying that she met his father, and he came to find him with a picture. So youre my grandson? Yes. He answered and looked around Hwang Dae-siks house with a nod. It was bigger than the house he lived with his mother. Your mother must have had a reason not to look for Jun-ho why did youe? But Hwang Dae-siks reaction was only gloomy. Oh, this is not it I thought he would wee me because he was his blood rtive for the first time. He would have done the same if he were him. Feeling the crisis, Hwang Min-jae made the most pitiful expression he could. I dont have a mom anymore. She passed away while working. Oh. Hwang Dae-sik clicked his tongue sympathetically. His situation was tough, but he was also having a hard time taking care of himself. Besides, he was trying to leave the world until a while ago. He wondered how to send this kid back, but the kid kept talking to him. Where is my dad? Hes gone. Did he go to work somewhere? Hes gone for good. He realized that he was no longer in this world and his eyes trembled. Uh why? I killed him. He couldnt say that, so Hwang Dae-sik sighed. Itste, so go to sleep. *** Hwang Min-jae ignored Hwang Dae-siks words, telling him to stay for just one night. He knew his grandfather was not happy to see him. Hwang Min-jae had depression and ack of affection as his default settings, but he still had some childish innocence. And he used it. Ill leave when I graduate from school. Youre the only family I have left, Grandpa. Those desperate words moved Hwang Dae-siks heart. He told him to do as he pleased, and Hwang Min-jae happily applied for a transfer to a nearby school. Hwang Dae-sik, who decided not to give him any affection, and Hwang Min-jae, who wanted to get along with his grandfather, started a strange cohabitation. It was the vacation period, and filming cars entered the empty school one by one. Yoo Yeon Seo, who got off the van, headed to the prepared waiting room. Hello, senior! Hello. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded at the greeting of an actor. He was ying the role of Hwang Min-jaes friend at the school he transferred to. He had a bright face and hovered around Yoo Yeon Seo. Do you have anything to say? No, no! I look forward to working with you! Me too, thank you. He was only an extra, but he got a role with some weight, so he was very eager. He had to be close friends with Hwang Min-jae, so he wanted to be friendly with the main actor as well. Dont you know him? Thats Kang Cheon-hee. Hes the same age as me, and hes been an actor for seven years. Yoo Yeon Seo recited the information on the document. Cha Yoon-ho, who came to check the production situation, sat next to Yoo Yeon Seo and whispered. Not that. Do I have a reason to know? He was an extra in Doll. He had a pretty big role. Oh, really? He didnt remember it well. Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head and looked at Kang Cheon-hees back. He was the detective, right? Oh, I see. He didnt remember, but he watched the drama. He had a few lines with him at that time. But why? Cha Yoon-ho cleared his throat and started to exin. The detective role in Doll was a big extra role that appeared in two episodes. The productionpany chose the role through arge-scale audition, but the problem was that even if they passed the audition, the productionpany could send them back if they didnt like them. [Oh, hes good at acting, but his face is notnot good.] [Is there no other good kid?] The productionpany wanted to change to another actor they liked, and Kang Cheon-hee almost lost his hard-earned opportunity. [Just do it. He passed the audition, how can you send him back?] [Theres already another actoring.] [Then do I have to wait here until hees?] If it wasnt for Yoo Yeon Seo. He was the main actor and an important investor, so they couldnt easily go against his words. He didnt think much of it, but it was like a lifeline for Kang Cheon-hee. Did that happen? Yes, I was there at the time. So he begged for snacks like a puppy, maybe he wanted to thank him. He doesnt have to do that. Surprisingly, it would be the first time he received a thank-you from someone before 2018. He didnt even get a greeting from some of the directors and writers he debuted. Oh, they contacted me again when the work became famous. He didnt even read it because it was disgusting. But why do you remember all that, Secretary Cha? I collected the data to tell the chairman a good story about the director. The chairman? When Yoo Yeon Seo asked with a frown, Cha Yoon-ho covered his mouth. Oh, he told me not to say this. Chapter 145: Vicious Murder (3) Chapter 145: Vicious Murder (3) Chapter 145 < Vicious Murder (3) > If youre curious, why dont you ask him yourself Yoo Yeon Seo frowned as she heard the whole story. She swallowed the words that Cha Yun-ho wouldnt get a straight answer from the director even if he asked. Tsk, how annoying. He muttered. He didnt need this emotion for his uing acting. Dont go if grandfather calls you again. Why? He looked happy to see you. Yoo Yeon Seo stared at Cha Yun-ho without a word. Yes. His expression didnt change, but he felt scared somehow. He nodded his head at her unapproachable aura. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed as she watched Cha Yun-ho distance himself like a runaway. She was being generous because he did it out of goodwill without taking the reward from grandfather. She got up from her seat and sat next to Kang Cheon-hee, who was sitting far away. We were in the same ss, right? Yes Thank you for that time. How can I repay you I dont remember what I did Ill just take your thanks for now. Yoo Yeon Seo brushed it off and looked at the script in Kang Cheon-hees hand. The script was tattered and full of scribbles, as if he had looked at it countless times. Hey, Park Ji-woo, do you want to practice your lines? They were the same age in real life and in the drama. It was better tomunicate through the work than to make small talk. His eyes changed at her words. *** Grandfather! Im leaving! Oh, oh Come back soon. Hwang Min-jae shouted. Hwang Dae-sik hesitated and greeted him, still feeling awkward. But his grandsons outfit was strange as he was about to leave the house. The new semester had started, but the weather was still midwinter. Hwang Dae-sik eventually stopped him. Wait, dont you have any other clothes? Ah I dont feel the cold much. I think Im going to bete. He scratched the back of his head, feeling embarrassed, and hurriedly left the neighborhood, using beingte as an excuse. Its still cold. He always wore the same clothes. He didnt want to give him any affection, but he felt sorry for him wearing a thinyer of clothing alone in the winter. So Hwang Dae-sik decided to take the welfare benefits that he had refused to ept even though he knew about them. But the answer he got was cold. You dont meet the criteria, sir. Excuse me? Was it because he had a criminal record? He thought he had seen it somewhere But the answer he got was unexpected. You have someone who is obligated to support you, so you cant do it. Excuse me? The old man kept asking the same question, and the staff sighed softly and handed him a paper. Here, Hwang Sun-hye. There was a strange name written at the end of the pen. It was the name of his daughter who ran away from home, saying that she was sick of living in a crumbling house and that her brother, who was a lunatic, was annoying. He didnt know if she was alive or dead, since he had no contact with her. But She doesnt contact me. Im sorry, but we cant help you. No, she never supported me Im sorry. Thats what thew says. No, wait a minute. Then theres no money I can get Yes, next please! The staff repeated that it was impossible like a parrot and gave up on him. Hwang Dae-sik was pushed aside by the next person and stood there for a long time before giving up. He didnt have any decent clothes He kept thinking about it, and Hwang Dae-sik decided to make money with his own hands. It was the moment when Hwang Dae-sik, who had been living aimlessly after being released, regained his motivation one by one. Meanwhile, Hwang Min-jae, who transferred to the school, attracted the attention of all the students in the ss. Wow, whats that? Hes handsome. Is itmon for a senior to transfer? Hes so tall. [Even like this, your face doesnt look crushed, Yeon-seo.] The director said as he looked at Yoo Yeon Seo in a uniform. She had lost weight, bent her posture, and lowered her bangs to cover her eyes, but her natural face still made her stand out. [Then lets change the character setting a bit, it wont affect the story anyway.] ording to the original setting, Hwang Min-jae was amon high school student that could be seen anywhere. He was ostracized because of his gloomy and insecure behavior. But the actors body was so handsome that it was better to trigger the jealousy of his ssmates. And he suppressed his depressed and passive personality that he set up in the beginning and filled the empty space with a bully. Why do you have to do the work? I have to do it too. Dont push me. Im fine. Im not fine. And one of the ssmates who was displeased with the attention-grabbing Hwang Min-jae saw him pushing the rear car of Hwang Dae-sik, who was picking up trash, while he was handing out flyers on the street. Huh? That person Why? Mom, do you know that grandfather? Hes famous in this neighborhood. He must have been released. Released? The mother bit her tongue because of the hard situation, but the student who caught the opportunityughed maliciously. He picked on Hwang Min-jae at school the next day. Hey, your grandfather is a murderer. What? This is, your houses story. The phone that the other person handed over had contents that he couldnt have imagined. A 70-year-old man who killed his mentally ill son He killed his son who suffered from schizophrenia He tried tomit suicide with his partner because of financial difficulties Wow, I know this incident. That was Hwang Min-jaes grandfather? Then you live with the person who killed your dad? You have a lot of guts. Hey, stop it. The students who were buzzing either stopped him or watched. Hwang Min-jae slowly read the article on the phone. He had heard the rumors from the people in the neighborhood. They all said it was hard and pitiful. So he thought it was nothing. Hwang Min-jae choked up. So what do you want me to do? I have no one to rely on but my grandfather. But how do you know my grandfather? Are you a beggar too? What? If you know that rumor, you must live in the beggars neighborhood. Like me. Pfft! At that remark, a student who was lying down at the end of the corner burst intoughter. The students eyes turned to him. Kheuk Puhahaha! The student who wasughing and snorting raised his head. It was the first appearance of Park Ji-woo, the role that Kang Cheon-hee yed. Hes funny. Stop it. What are you? This guy is a jerk even if you help him. Park Ji-woo became the only existence that Hwang Min-jae could call a friend and peeled off the blind affection he had for his family. What are you doing here again? Thats how the happening at school ended and Hwang Min-jae looked for his grandfather when he had nothing to do. And he pushed the rear car that he was driving. Hwang Dae-sik was only annoyed by that. But he gradually found a smile on his lips as his grandson approached him warmly. Why did youe out again when you should study at home? Whats the point of studying, I cant go to college anyway. He looked at his grandfathers small back. Why did he do that? He was calm at the time, but he kept thinking about what happened at school. But I heard something weird at school. Hwang Dae-sik stopped walking. And Hwang Min-jae didnt say anything more. It wasnt a question that he wanted an answer to. You dont know unless you experience it. The situation where the hospital doesnt admit you because youre a severe patient, the sorrow that the state doesnt support you. He thought he might as well die than live like this ten times a day. But if he left like that, how would his son live without him He thought about it and spent the same day. It took a long time for him toe to the conclusion that he would just go together. Living isnt that great. He wanted to escape to death, but what came back was his sons cold corpse. The bitter reality that he killed his child. Then how are you now? Hwang Daesik did not answer. The old man who had been picking up trash while walking along the road muttered quietly to his grandson who was supporting him from behind. Dont expect too much from me. Ill take care of myself. He got a gruff reply instead of the one he had hoped for. His mother had never given up on him despite their dire situation. But his grandfather in front of him looked like he would fly away with a gust of wind. Hwang Minjae shook his head vigorously to shake off that thought and forced a smile. Grandpa. Are you done with work? Im hungry. Hungry? Then Please buy me that. He pointed at a snack cart at the end of his finger. He ate fish cake skewers and tteokbokki that he couldnt afford back then with his grandfather side by side. A smile appeared on Hwang Minjaes gloomy face. Grandpa! Can we try the doll machine? How do you do that? Watch this. The grandson stood in front of the doll machine for a while. He felt sorry when he saw the doll fall at thest moment, and he was very happy when he finally got one. And the cheerful scene was for the uing tragedy. **** Did you catch a cold? You were coughing. I guess so. Yoo Yeon Seo was sitting next to Park Seunghwan, who was getting his makeup done for a long time, and looking at the script. He was actually fine. It was just that Hwang Minjae in the work had a distorted attachment to his family, and that made him think of another family, and that resulted in a bloody oue. How do you think our movie will do? Critics might like it, I guess? Jaeho said hes training to get used to the hatements that say hes already got the art disease. What kind of training is that? Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly. The flow of Profane Murder was calm. It captured the situation of Hwang Daesik, who was pushed to the edge of the cliff, as calmly as possible. Yoo Yeon Seo didnt hope for a box office hit either. He just thought it would be nice to have something like this in his filmography. Isnt it hard to do makeup and act? Its hard. I did it for nothing. Park Seunghwan acted spoiled, but Yoo Yeon Seo was quite impressed. He acted like an old man without any awkwardness despite the suffocating makeup. He calmly maintained the bent posture, and he even sounded like he had a cold on purpose because of the acting. What do you think of Hwang Daesik? Well, I dont disagree with him. He knows that there is such a thing as an inevitable choice. Anyone would have thought that way in Hwang Daesiks situation. What about you? Me? What is he talking about? He turned his head and swallowed his breath at Park Seunghwans gaze. He meant Yoo Yeon Seo and Lee Hee Seo, not Hwang Minjae and Hwang Daesik. Yoo Yeon Seo let out a sigh. I didnt expect you to bring that up Her story was a taboo among the people around him. They all just looked at him, but no one ever said it out loud. Park Seunghwan was the first one to do so. Maybe if the question was before 2018, he would have thrown something at him. Were close enough to talk about this. I dont know. He was sure of the culprit now. He also saw it on video. But he couldnt talk about it, so he brought up the emotions he had in the past. I couldnt hold on to her in the end. Minjae was the same, right? When he remembered the feelings he had then, he couldnt help but choke up. Yoo Yeon Seo instinctively kept that emotion. The next scene was him holding on to Hwang Daesik and wailing. Park Seunghwan saw that and smiled satisfied. Lets go, were ready. Yes. Yoo Yeon Seo followed him, realizing toote that it was a question to bring out the emotion of the other actor. Chapter 146: Vicious Murder (4) Chapter 146: Vicious Murder (4) Chapter 146 < Vicious Murder (4) > Grandpa. Hmm? This Hwang Min-jae, who was getting ready for school, handed a box to his grandfather. Hwang Dae-sik was confused, but he opened the box reluctantly, seeing the hopeful look on his grandsons face. Try them on. Hwang Min-jae had been bothered by the worn-out shoes that were falling apart. He felt guilty for seeing his grandfather picking up trash withoutining, even though he had suddenly joined the family. So he had bought him a pair of sneakers with the money he earned from his part-time job. He should have bought something for himself He hadnt received such a gift in a long time. Hwang Dae-sik fiddled with the tip of the shoe slowly and grumbled. The corner of his mouth twitched slightly. Why did you buy this for me? You should have bought something for yourself. I just felt bad for you. Ill be going now. Hwang Dae-sik grabbed his grandson. Wait, wear this too. Why did you buy this for me? What came out of the paper bag he handed him was a long padded coat. Hwang Min-jae tried to suppress the smile that was rising on his lips. His mouth twitched involuntarily. The grandson who was hiding his feelings while being happy looked very much like him. Winter is over. You can wear it next winter and the year after that. If you dont need it, just throw it away No, thank you. Hwang Min-jae quickly dodged Hwang Dae-siks hand that tried to take it back and ran away wearing the out-of-season coat. He ran quite fast, but his mouth was filled with moreughter. It was the first time his grandfather had talked about the future. Why are you wearing that in this heat Hwang Dae-sik chuckled. As they grew closer, Hwang Dae-sik copsed on the street from an unknown pain. And with the help of the nearby pedestrians, he went to the hospital and got tested. When he went to hear the results, he received unexpected news. Cancer you say? Yes, you need to be hospitalized right away. Ignoring the doctors advice to get treatment, Hwang Dae-sik left the hospital. He had no money anyway, even if he was hospitalized. He was too busy making ends meet to have any insurance, and the states support was limited. He walked aimlessly on the street and suddenly stopped in his tracks. Death, it was something he had wished for just a few months ago. But when it came, he felt uneasy. Did I start to value my life now Why did it change now? Because of his grandson who had lived with him for only a few months? Then wouldnt it seem like he had abandoned his son who was not normal? He felt a surge of self-loathing as he remembered his sonsst voice. (Cough Ah, father) Old people should die. He was tired of thinking. He thought it would be a good choice to disappear like this, for his dead child and his grandson. Why did I buy this He realized that his thinking was wrong when he got home with it and buried it deep in the house. But that situation didntst long. He found it while looking for his ID card to register his grandson. We dont need this in our house It was a shabby neighborhood, but they had everything they needed. They already had a boiler, and why did he buy a dynamite in the summer. There was no coal either He remembered what his friend Park Ji-woo had said, as if it was a shback. (Hey, it wasnt a suicide pact, you idiot.) (What?) (He tried to kill and thenmit suicide.) (No, it wasnt He seemed to regret it a lot) He remembered what happened when he first saw his grandfather. He had shrugged it off, happy to see his grandfather for the first time in his life. But the rope hanging from the ceiling was not for fixing the light or anything. (If your grandfather misses your dad like you said) (Then wouldnt he try to do what he couldnt do back then?) He had argued against it, but when he saw the hidden dynamite, his doubts that had built up copsed. Are you here? Sit down. Ill make you some food. What is this? Hwang Daesik froze when he saw the object in his grandsons hand. He knew he had bought the wrong thing, but he had put off returning it until tonight. He had always thought he would do it tomorrow But when he realized toote that it was a mistake, a faint smile appeared on Hwang Daesiks lips. With a determined look on his face, Hwang Minjae shouted in a hurry. What is this? You know how to raise your voice, huh? That was much more childlike. Better than always watching his face and begging him not to throw it away. What what is that Yoo Yeon Seo recalled the emotion that Park Seunghwan had drawn out of her. The feeling she had felt when she was young, when she didnt know who the culprit was. She was the mother I could never hold on to. No matter how hard I tried, I was not strong enough to pull her back from the edge. But I had another chance. He was the grandfather who had a lot ofpassion. Maybe if I clung to him desperately, he would not give up on his life for my sake. I bought it by mistake I wanted to return it. Really? Yes. He was not satisfied with the answer that came out with a weary sigh. Hwang Min-jae, who had suddenly knelt down, crawled over and grabbed the hem of Hwang Dae-siks pants. This was not an action that Director Kim had instructed. His body just moved on its own. No, please. Dont. Dont go She clung to his calf, feeling that holding him like this was not enough. His foot had to stay firmly on the ground. Otherwise [Yeon Seo.] He briefly looked up and then bowed his head. Huh? When was his mom ever this close to him? Oh, right. There was a time like this before. The surroundings changed. It was not the shabby house in the countryside that the assistant director had found with difficulty, but the elegant and spacious vi of Chairman Yu, the annex. [Mom] Why didnt she answer? Maybe she would be okay if he let her down now. He crawled over to Hee-seos ankle and hugged it. [Mom You cant be there] He whimpered and lifted his legs. Ah, he was too short. He dragged a heavy chair nearby. He fell halfway due tock of strength, but got up and climbed on the chair. He hugged her calf, but it was still not enough. She would die like this. So he had to hold on to her. [Yeon-seo!] [Donte! Dont look!] No one should see this. It felt strange. The calf that he kept hugging should have felt warm, but it was like an icehouse. Tears streamed down his eyes. [Mom Dont go] But who was he holding on to right now? It was his grandfather, wasnt it? No, it wasnt. His grandfather was outside. Oh, right. It was his mom. [Lady, I was holding on to you Mom, mom is weird] Please dont leave me Seeing his desperate expression, Park Seunghwan felt a surge of emotion. Yoo Yeon Seo was in such a precarious situation that she could not tell the past from the present, but ironically, this only intensified the feelings of her co-star. Hwang Daesik licked his dry lips. Fine. Im sorry. Dont go Dont die But, but you see I dont have much time left. He couldnt keep this a secret from his grandson. Hwang Daesik calmly confessed that he had terminal cancer and that treatment was too expensive and useless. All this time, Hwang Minjae had been sobbing and begging him not to go, not to die. Cut! That was great! Director Kim Jaeho shouted with joy, sensing the birth of a masterpiece. Then, someone among the staff who had been holding their breath pped their hands, and another wiped their tears with their sleeve. That was good. He returned from Hwang Daesik to Park Seunghwan and reached out his hand to Yoo Yeon Seo, who was lying on the floor. Normally, he would have grabbed his hand and jumped up, but he was silent. Yeon Seo? Sniff, sob He must have been too immersed. Yeon Seo. Look at me. Park Seunghwan knelt down in panic and grabbed her shoulder. Mom Yeon Seo Dont go Seunghwan Park shook his shoulder urgently, seeing his lifeless eyes and miserable expression. Some staff members murmured. What do we do? Where is Yeon Seos manager? Excuse me. Taegyeom Lee and Seunghyun Lim pushed them aside and entered the camera. Following Kim Jaehos direction, the camera director quickly turned the camera away. [If I feel something weird while acting, wake me up.] [How?] [Just do it, well. You too, Mr. Im.] Taegyeom and Seunghyun sat down on the floor and gently shook him. They seemed to know why he said that. Hey, Yeon Seo. Sir. Seunghyun pped Yeon Seos cheek lightly, not to hurt him. But he still kept calling for his mom and telling her not to go. What do I do? Even the reliable Seunghyun couldnt do much. Taegyeom bit his nails nervously and thought for a moment. Come to think of it There was an incident where he got a taste of Yeon Seos wrath. It was the first time he saw him act so stubborn and angry. Taegyeom whispered in Yeon Seos ear. Yeon Seo, you suck. You lost to your manager in a game, right? Taegyeom, what kind of thing to say in this situation Wait and see, hyung. Lets go for a revenge match. Even though youll lose to me again. Seunghyun looked at Taegyeom incredulously, who was making nonsense. But it worked. Yeon Seos eyes focused and he red at Taegyeom. You bastard Did you snap out of it? He did snap out of it. But he felt dirty. He didnt know if it was because of his past memory or Taegyeoms annoying words. Something hot dripped from his nose. Im screwed. He couldnt faint here. Huh? Wha-what?! Sir! Yeon Seo! *** Was I this weak? That was the first thought of Yeon Seo when he woke up. As he blinked and looked at the ceiling, the noise around him grew louder. How long has it been? Five hours. Thats pretty fast, I thought it would take days. Hey, is that something to say? Oh, it was the amodation near the filming site. Luckily, they didnt take him to the hospital. Seunghyun must have handled it well. Yeon Seo groaned and got up. His pain was mental, but he didnt know why he had muscle aches. Yeon Seo. Oh, youre here? He scratched his cheek and looked at Seunghwan Park and Kim Jaeho, who were approaching him. I think I was wrong. About what? I shouldnt have said that to you Seunghwans expression was not good. Yeon Seo smiled bitterly. It was just his chronic problem. Its not your fault, hyung. What do you mean its not? Hows the filming going? Kim Jaeho smiled as if to reassure him. We stopped for now. Im sorry for causing trouble Lets start again tomorrow. Its okay, we have a lot of budget. And that money came from Yeon Seos wallet. But that didnt mean everything. Because of the sudden change in schedule, the actors agency managers were busy adjusting their ns behind the scenes. Its going to be trouble if this keeps happening Yeon Seo sighed softly. Chapter 147: Vicious Murder (5) Chapter 147: Vicious Murder (5) Chapter 147 < Vicious Murder (5) > Dont act like that again. But it turned out well, didnt it? Maybe, but it was like cutting my own flesh. I cant help it. Theres something wrong with this thing. Yeon Seo tapped his Adams apple with his index finger. Judging by their reactions, they had a rough idea of what was going on, so he didnt bother to hide it. Itll be fine once some time passes. And if he caught the culprit maybe? He couldnt be sure. It was all because of that one request Park Seunghwan whispered, Is he always like that? So frustrating. Lim Seunghyun sighed in response. Hasnt it been long enough? Anyway, thats the situation. Lets start filming tomorrow, okay? He ignored the people who told him to rest and insisted on filming right away. Why do you look like that? Uh never mind. Jaeho and I are going out. Take a break. Yes. Sorry about today. The filming was dyed, and the money came out of Yeon Seos pocket. He had to do what the investor said, even if he was unhappy. Park Seunghwan and Kim Jaeho, the director, left with gloomy faces, and Lim Seunghyun and Lee Taegyeom remained in the room. Are you okay? What could be wrong? Yeon Seo clicked his tongue. He didnt expect to sync with it even without trying. Was it because the beta was an old model? It was quick to find memories, but it was troublesome when they popped up like this. No, dont rush. He felt worse mentally when he was impatient. He clenched the nket. Yeon Seo returned to the set right after a day off. Everyone he passed by asked how he was, and he was fine at first, but it got annoying as it continued. How was the scene yesterday? Lim Seunghyun, who followed him, answered. Weve reported it to the police for now. Good job. But we cant stop it from spreading. Yeon Seo sighed, knowing that. It was a small world, full of rumors. He was able to handle it as a condition problem when it happened during National Bird. It was after he went to the emergency room. But if it happened more than once, people would get suspicious. (Mother) Yeon Seo, are you feeling okay? Just like now. He had to be careful because his mother was a powerful person in this industry. Its already spread. Is it the vice president? Yeon Seo nodded and replied. He said it was nothing, but he didnt know if Choi Yujin would let it go or not. I only need my brother and grandmother to know this. The more people knew, the more headache he had. And his grandfathers interest was not good these days. He felt his headache getting worse as he thought about it. Hey, you copsed. Are you okay? Then, Kang Cheonhee, who he became friends with while filming, sat next to Yeon Seo. He was supposed to film a scene with him yesterday, but it was postponed because of him. Im fine, thats why I came. Sorry for the inconvenience. Its okay I dont have anything else to do besides this. Didnt he hear him say he had an audition today? Yeon Seo looked at Kang Cheonhee curiously. Why are you looking at me like that? His acting was not bad, and his face was not exceptionally handsome, but it had distinctive features that suited any role. Yeon Seo thought he should make a job for him soon and opened the script. No, its nothing. Lets practice the lines. Okay. *** Grandpa has cancer. Hwang Minjaes words made Park Jiwu drop the fish cake he was eating. The soup sshed and burned his foot. Ouch, you made me lose 700 won. I need money for the treatment Is there no way? Im telling you in advance, I dont have any money. Im not asking you to lend me. And if I ask you to lend me money, can you? Hwang Minjae kicked Park Jiwus calf lightly. Park Jiwu whined. Can I getpensation for this too? What is it? Hwang Min-jae thought of his mother who sighed from the hard work. Sheined that they made her work overtime but didnt pay her extra. And there was the evidence in her diary, and thepany that always came up before and after her death. Hey, this is suspicious. Why didnt you do anything? You should have ripped them off. Is it toote now? Its not toote. He didnt take any action back then, overwhelmed by the grief and loss of his mother, but if he did well Then lets start with the public opinion. How? He started a petition and a one-man protest with the help of Park Ji-woo. And Hwang Dae-sik was living the same life, making food for his grandson and picking up trash. He ignored his grandsons plea to go to the hospital. Is this the right way to live? He still had regrets in his heart. I should feed Min-jae something delicious. His grandson was busy these days. He didnt show up at his usual part-time job, and he didnt help him with his work sometimes. He wasnt angry that he didnt help. He was just worried about what he was doing. He went to the big supermarket that he never went to for his grandson and heard a familiar voice. Please sign this! His grandson, who bravely ran out to raise money for his grandfathers treatment when he should have been focusing on his studies in his senior year of high school, was there. Why is he there He remembered that Hwang Min-jaes mother died in an unjust ident. Could it be he was demandingpensation. Hwang Dae-sik hid behind the wall and secretly watched his grandsons actions. Hey, is it going well? No. Tomorrow, the kids from the next ss will help you. Really? And there were many friends with his grandson. Wasnt he blocking his grandsons bright future with his illness? Jun-ho Hwang Dae-sik thought of his son who died before him as he looked at his smiling grandson. He gave up on his son, but his grandson didnt give up on him. And that was something that an adult, a guardian, should have done. I sent Jun-ho away to lighten my burden. It wasnt because he was poor, but because he was tired of living and didnt want to go alone. When he opened his eyes in the emergency room of the hospital, he felt relieved that he had survived. He vowed never to make that choice again. He didnt think of his son who was lying next to him then. His life was the only thing that mattered. He felt sick with guilt as he thought of that. His sons coughing sound grew louder in his ears. (Cough Dad) Hwang Dae-sik clenched his fist and turned around with a determined look. He asked his grandson casually when he came back from the protest. Is it going well? Yes! I think I can raise the money for the treatment soon! Isnt that the money your mother worked hard for? You should use it for yourself This is for me. Hwang Min-jae frowned. He was afraid that he would get angry again, so he quietly scooped up some rice and put it in front of his grandson. But, did you know? I know. Who wouldnt know if you make such a fuss. Anyway, since the response is good, you should go to the hospital first. He felt a sense of relief as he saw his grandsons expression brighten. Hwang Dae-sik felt a pressure on his body. (Your grandsons grades are so good. He doesnt even go to the academy) (Is it him?) (Yes, with these grades, he could aim for the top universities in Seoul But Min-jae said he would work right after graduation) (Im also looking for ways to support him in various ways But its not easy.) He couldnt forget what his homeroom teacher said at the parent-teacher conference. Wasnt he holding his grandson back with his old age and illness? Okay I got it. Hwang Min-jae smiled broadly at Hwang Dae-siks calm answer. It seemed that holding him back had worked, as his stubborn grandfather had quieted down. Meanwhile, Hwang Dae-sik watched his grandson stuffing his mouth with rice and reaffirmed his decision. If he left like this, his grandson would surely be sad. But he thought this was the right thing to do for his future. Hwang Min-jae was now an adult. He was a young man with a bright path ahead of him. Unlike him and his son, who had no one by their side, he had reliable friends and caring teachers. Hwang Dae-sik was born in a poor family and lived a hard life. He lost his wife early. He had a bad health and couldnt do a proper job. His daughter ran away, and his son was so sick that even the hospital wouldnt take him. He had a hard time getting any benefits from the country, as if there were too many restrictions. He had to carry too many burdens for a single person. I shouldnt be a burden to you *** Where did it leak from? Jo Yeon-chul frowned as if he was fed up with the crowd that rushed in. It was well known that Yoo Yeon Seo was filming a movie in this neighborhood, as he had left many photos, and naturally, people who saw the news came flocking. Its a good thing that this neighborhood is being redeveloped If not, they would have kepting. Of course, that was also one of the reasons why they started filming early. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Cha Yoon-ho, who was babbling next to him. Why are you here, Cha secretary? Its burdensome for the director. Im supposed to serve the director, but I have to obey the vice president if he orders me. Haah Yoo Yeon Seo rubbed his forehead and sighed. Its nothing, why Parents are all like that. Theyre quick to act when ites to their children. He was as good at ttering as Yoo Gunmin. But it was strange that he was so devoted to someone who wasnt even his son. Come to think of it, he had only investigated his maternal rtives No way, that cant be. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his head vigorously. So, why did the vice president send you here? Dont you know, Cha secretary? I know that the director copsed while acting. Thats right. He didnt seem to care much. Ill just say that he was too immersed in acting. He added. Is that how you get immersed? Huh? Why, am I some kind of acting god? Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Park Seung-hwan, who had finished his makeup. The chemistry of acting did vary depending on who the co-star was. He didnt feel much in Baekho Ship and Evil Spirit. But he felt a good synergy here. He felt some synergy with Jin Suho in Dreaming and Shin Ye-won in National Bird, but Park Seung-hwan was on a different level. He always maintained the atmosphere of Hwang Dae-sik, whether the camera was rolling or not. I feel sorry for my previous co-stars He unconsciously recalled the past. Youre not an acting god, are you? Hey, dont be like that. Park Seung-hwan pretended to be coy and Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. But still There were a lot of them. But there were always crowds like this on the set. Itll take a long time to get in the mood. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at the sky and closed his eyes. Are you okay today? Yes, I dont get tired even if I run for a long time. I have good stamina. You know thats not what Im talking about. What are you talking about then? This guy, hes pretending not to know. Park Seung-hwan finally raised both hands. Lets do well in thest scene. Yes. Chapter 148: Vicious Murder (6) Chapter 148: Vicious Murder (6) Chapter 148 It took him a long time to reach the conclusion, but the execution was quick. Hwang Daesik slowly prepared his farewell letter. Dont skip meals because Im gone, I believe youll live well. You dont need me. Study hard and go to college. He crumpled up the paper after finishing it without any hesitation and shoved it deep into the trash can. Then he sat next to his grandson who had fallen asleep soundly. Hwang Minjae had wandered around outside for a while and fell asleep quickly. Hwang Daesik paused his hand that was reaching for his grandson. Im sorry. His palm that had been hovering over his face gently touched his grandsons forehead. He clumsily stroked his grandsons hair and sat there for a long time. Outside, the rain was pouring down as if reflecting his feelings. The next day, Hwang Minjae woke up earlier than usual. When had he felt so good? He got up first and helped his grandfather with the breakfast. His body was light and his mood was good. Why are you doing all this? You have to eat a lot if you want to do that after school. There were more side dishes than usual. Hwang Minjae didnt feel any difort and sat at the table and ate heartily. It seems like it will go well. Really? Thepany he was protesting against had also agreed to talk. They wanted no noise because of the listing, and Hwang Minjae only needed his grandfathers medical expenses, he didnt ask for much. Please go to the hospital today. Okay. Lets go together from next week, its vacation. Alright. Go ahead. Hwang Daesik answered calmly without grumbling. Hwang Minjae, who was suddenly engulfed by anxiety, looked at his grandfather with a nk stare. The grumpy look that he used to show when he didnt want to be affectionate was gone and now his smile was natural. Ill be back. Its nothing He thought and left the house. As soon as his grandson left, Hwang Daesik cleared the table as usual. And he threw away the things that would be useless after today one by one. He sat at the desk to write a new letter instead of the one he wrote and threw awayst night. He hesitated several times and left a brief note and put down the pen. Was there any need to write long? He was a bad father who was leaving his grandson alone anyway Before he left, he nced around the house for a moment and lightly dusted off his shoulders. As if he was shaking off an invisible burden. He couldnt remember the things he had done with his son as he got older. His grandson had filled that ce. Where are you going? Oh, uh over there. Your face brightened up when your grandson came. You look good. The people who had worried and shared food with him no longer worried about Hwang Daesik. They were relieved that the grandfather and grandson were living together and relying on each other. Hwang Daesik smiled and greeted them. His expression was bright, maybe because he was happy. He crossed the bridge at the entrance of the vige without wandering. He didnt remember exactly, but he had crossed here with his son, daughter, and wife who had passed away. Hwang Daesik leaned his head and looked down. The river was quite swollen. At this rate, he wouldnt wake up in the emergency room likest time. Oh He had to leave his shoes. Someone gave them to him. He couldnt just leave them to be swept away. He carefully ced the shoes he had been wearing cautiously in case he got lost. And he left the world without any regrets. Hwang Minjae, who felt uneasy about sending his grandfather to the hospital alone, left school early. And he found a brief letter on the desk. [Live well.] As soon as he saw it, he kicked his seat and ran. He ran around the corners of the alley and asked the passing people if they had seen his grandfather. Where is he? He asked and asked and stopped for a moment at the entrance of the vige. He looked around like a lost child looking for his parents. Huh, huh He sobbed with his breath. He cried and ran. (You had fun with your dad here) There was a ce that came to mind. The bridge at the edge of the vige. It must have rained heavily yesterday and the river must have swollen a lot Could it be. Please He ran and wiped his tears with his sleeve. He was out of breath, but he didnt stop. He felt like he would miss his grandfather if he waste. He reached the riverside after running desperately. There was no one on the bridge. Grandpa! There was no one on the bridge. Only something in the center caught his eye. Oh, no A pair of shoes neatly ced. He could tell from afar that they were the shoes he had gifted. He stumbled and fell as he ran towards the bridge. He was so anxious that he didnt get up, but crawled on his knees. Just like he had clung to his grandfather, begging him not to go. Ah, Grandpa Hwang Min-jae grabbed the shoes with his trembling hands. They were the shoes that Hwang Dae-sik had carefully kept and only wore when he went out for a drink. He never wore them for work, afraid they might get worn out. The river flowed with a cool sound, and Hwang Min-jae sobbed. He couldnt control his body, and hey down and got up again repeatedly. He tried to lift his head and look at the riverbank. But he couldnt bear to see it, so he bowed his head and cried until he couldnt breathe. Cut! Okay! The director had arranged the shooting schedule in order, for the sake of the actors emotions. With Hwang Min-jaes scene of crying on the bridge, the filming of Vulgar Murder was over. The staff held their breath and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo, who was lying on the ground. Someone swallowed hard. When Lee Taegyeom and Lim Seunghyun tried to approach him, he got up and dusted off his knees. Yoo Yeon Seo, are you okay? Im fine. They had to do many retakes of the running scene because of the onlookers. The camera rail couldnt keep up with his speed and stopped for a moment. Yoo Yeon Seo felt annoyed then. He had to find his grandfather right away, but this damn camera kept stopping him. Ah I felt like I almost got it. He felt a blur between Hwang Min-jae and his own self. And that sensation, though brief, made him feel ecstatic. It was different from the acting he had done before, when his past memories interfered. That time, it was a lucky coincidence that created a masterpiece. But today, he felt like he had be Hwang Min-jae. Someone had called this method acting, he thought. He stretched out his arm. Hey, water. Here. Yoo Yeon Seo exhaled deeply. He had run so fast that he was out of breath. But thanks to the influence of the soul, he didnt take long to breathe normally. He went straight to the monitor and stared at Hwang Min-jae on the screen. I dont think I need to shoot any more Even though it was just a scene of running mindlessly, he could feel Hwang Min-jaes aura. The director nodded, though reluctantly. The result was pretty good. And he had already lost the sense of Hwang Min-jae, and his eyes stung whenever the wind blew. The assistant director jumped up and shouted. Yes, thank you for your hard work! Its over! The staff cheered. The actors who werent filming today were also there. Lets go to the after-party. Yeon Seo, lets go. Yoo Yeon Seo followed them and looked back. The vige where Hwang Dae-sik and Hwang Min-jae had lived, he felt strange and gazed at it for a long time. *** Hey, you graduated, what are you going to do? Lets hang out with the kids. No, I have to go to work. What? Didnt you getpensation? Do you think theyll pay me on time? And thats for tuition. Its tight even if I go to Seoul. Hey, youre no fun. Park Ji-woo swung his hand, and Hwang Min-jae dodged it. He didnt have the dark and depressed atmosphere he had when he first appeared. A faint smile lingered on his lips. Im going. See youter. Yeah. Go. Hwang Min-jae turned and walked. He wore the long padding that his grandfather had given him. It was cold, but the sky was blue without a cloud, and the uphill road was not that steep. It was not the shabby and narrow vige with winding and sloping roads where he had gone to find his grandfather. The road on the main street was straight. Unlike then, he didnt wander around because the address was not written properly. Hwang Min-jae, who had just started to stand on his own, moved forward without any hindrance. *** Choi Nam-yoon shouldnt have died The diary could be a decisive evidence, but it was weak. And Yoo Yeon Seos words bothered him. [There must be an aplice. Find out.] Thats easy to say Baek Seo-jun groaned and leaned his weight on the back of the chair. The chair creaked dangerously. Baek, why are you ignoring my words? I have something to do. You always ignore my words. Baek Seo-jun gritted his teeth inwardly. Kwak Chi-hoon, who was sitting next to him, frowned at his dry response, but only for a moment. You seem to be hanging out with Yoo Eunho, the vice president of Juseong,tely? How do you know that, Lieutenant Kwak? Baek Seo-jun leaned back from the backrest and red at Kwak Chi-hoon. Kwak Chi-hoon clenched his teeth, feeling humiliated by his gaze. Well, hes very popr, isnt he? He was in the photos, right? True, Yoo Eunho was almost a celebrity. No wonder he felt the eyes on him Baek Seo-jun sighed. He always got attention when he was with the two brothers, whether he liked it or not. Hes my high school ssmate. Hmm, really? You must be close? He was close. They had been friends for ten years. He answered casually, hoping to ignore the person who kept nagging him, but Kwak Chi-hoons eyes changed as soon as he heard that. Well, if you need any help, just let me know. I have quite a lot of connections, you know? Baek Seo-jun read the greed in Kwak Chi-hoons eyes. He chuckled. It was funny that he got along with him because he was friends with the grandson of Juseong, while the son of the chief director didnt work. Ill handle it myself. No, but Just then, his phone vibrated. Baek Seo-jun jumped up. Hey, did you get the record? (Buy me dinner.) Of course, send it to me quickly. It was the call record of Choi Nam-yoon, whom he had been waiting for. He didnt need Kwak Chi-hoons help. He had plenty of contacts. If theres a problem, the brothers will cover for me. Besides, it doesnt matter as long as he doesnt get caught, right? Hoping for a clue, Baek Seo-jun smiled faintly. He ran outside, and Kwak Chi-hoon cursed softly behind him. Son of a bitch He hated the way he ignored him just because he had some connections. A reporter, was it? Kwak Chi-hoon fiddled with the business card in his pocket and entered the number on the card into his phone. [Your colleague seems to be meeting with the children of Juseong a lottely Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo.] [Oh, I dont want anything big. You dont think Im asking you to spy on them, do you?] [Just, sometimes he suddenly goes out for something other than work, right? Just give me a call then.] Kwak Chi-hoon hesitated for a moment on the call button, then pressed his thumb hard. Chapter 149: Aren’t You Going Home? > Chapter 149: Aren¡¯t You Going Home? > Chapter 149 < Arent You Going Home? > Call me or Seunghyun right away if anything happens. I know, I know. Are you my guardian or something? Im your manager, arent I? Thats almost like a guardian. You should be grateful when I worry about you, okay? Huh Youve grown a lot, havent you? They had be quite close since they went to the PC room together. It was all because of the game. They even lost to each other, and now he had to listen to this. Yeon Seo raised his hand in his pocket and gave Lee Taegyeom the middle finger. ve, get lost already. Im leaving anyway. Master. He had even learned to talk back. Had he finally grown up? That made it less fun to tease him. Yeon Seo bit his tongue in frustration. Lee Taegyeom turned around and headed to the elevator, but he flinched when he saw Yoo Eunho standing still. Yeon Seo, whats wrong? Ah, no, nothing. I just came straight from the party, so I might be tired. Ill go inside. Good job, go ahead. Yoo Eunho pressed the door locks password before Yeon Seo could open the front door. Come to think of it They had agreed to change it because using his birthday as the password was not secure. Was this my house or his house? Youre doing well, I see. Lee Taegyeom, who is he? Yeah. Yeon Seo entered the house first and stared at his brother, who opened the fridge as if it was his own. Why did youe here? Why? I came because I finished work. Were you here the whole time I was filming? My stuff is all here. So He had been staying here even while I was filming, instead of going to his own house? Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes. Arent you going home? This is my home too. He even gave a shameless answer. Yeon Seo couldnt help butugh sarcastically. I have to stay here until we catch the culprit. Its also good to see Seojoon. That was true, but Yeon Seo gave up andy down on the sofa. Have you eaten? Not yet, but Lets go out if youre not tired. Yeon Seo ended up going out again as soon as he came home, following his brother to a fancy Korean restaurant. It was a ce that was rumored to have reservations backed up for months, but they didnt need any. The staff recognized their faces and guided them to a seat. Theres a founding anniversary event this year. Ah, right, there was such an event Yoo Chairmans estate settlement work was divided into several times over a few years. It was inevitable since the taxes alone exceeded billions. Meanwhile, the rtives would try to please Grandpa andpete with each other. It would be amazing if they just gave me a little bit, but they want more How annoying. Its not like I dont work. Yeon Seo didnt care about the money that Yoo Chairman gave him, and he was already looking forward to seeing the scene. Well, they had been too friendly anyway. Theyre probably going to make it big this year, since its the 80th anniversary. Has it been 80 years already But didnt they usually let it pass quietly? Just 10 years ago, on the 70th anniversary, Juseong had donated generously to the nation, saying it was thanks to them, but they didnt have any special events. Yoo Chairman hated such pretenses. So, Park Geumju had hosted some rtivelyrge charity events and built herwork. What would they have done without Grandma? They said that Juseong Group had benefited from Park Geumjuswork when they started to grow rapidly. Dad seems to be trying to solidify his position. Ah The group session work was almost over. Maybe next year or the year after, Yoo Gunmin would be the chairman. Yoo Changho Chairman was the main actor who made Juseong and the Korean economy leap forward. Compared to him, Yoo Gunmin waspetent, but he was rtively overshadowed. Besides, people just know him as a son fanboy. He had been doing that for a long time, but that was only a topic among the family. In thest three years, he had been doing it a lot. He even had a very active personal SNS ount. Grandpas family mighte too. Do you think hell be there? I dont know. I hope so, but Im not sure. It was better that the person who was the head was someone he hadnt contacted in a long time, rather than someone close to him. If it was someone he was really close to, the mental shock would be quite severe. By the way, did you starve there? You have to go there and see for yourself. Theres nowhere to eat. The food at the filming site was limited. There werent many restaurants around, and although the food trucks sent by the family came, they werent frequent. There was no way there would be a hotel nearby, and sometimes Park Seunghwan, who had cooking as a hobby, would cook for them. How is Seo-joon hyung? He said he found a clue from Choi Nam-yoons call history. He said hes going to investigate soon. Hes doing well. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly. Now, what he had to do was to synchronize his memory with Baek Seo-joon so that he could remember the aplice as soon as possible. How was the filming? Youre asking so soon. It was just, the same. Yoo Yeon Seo stayed at the amodation without visiting his home much for the filming of Vulgar Murder. Yu Eun-ho was also busy with hispany work, so it was a long time since they sat face to face like this. But why do you look like that? What? You look sad, since earlier. Yoo Yeon Seo raised his hand and massaged his face, rxing his muscles. In fact, he didnt enjoy the after-party much because of the strange feeling. He only participated in the first round and threw some cards and came up. Do you know what this work is about? He calmly told the synopsis of Vulgar Murder. His brother wasnt someone who would leak it, and he was the person in charge anyway. Thest scene I filmed yesterday was crying on the bridge. So you want to cry until now? Well, this time its a bit hard to get out of the role. I dont know if its because of the role or because I miss my mom. Yu Eun-hos hand twitched. It was a long time since Yoo Yeon Seo opened up and talked about his feelings. And he did it casually. It must be because of the role. You confirmed that there is a culprit, right? Yeah, it felt weird. He was in a state where Yoo Yeon Seo, Kang Jin-hoos memory, and Hwang Min-jaes emotion were mixed. If he had to exin his mood right now, it would be like a balloon inted and then deted by a push-type wind. He felt sluggish as the tension was relieved by the end of the filming that had been running for months without a break. Yoo Yeon Seo recalled thest scene he filmed yesterday. Hwang Dae-sik, who left on his own so as not to be a burden to his grandson, and Hwang Min-jae, who found him, although not directly. I was very sad then. When he found Lee Hee Seos mutted body. When he forgot that there was a culprit and lived, he was sad and resentful of Lee Hee Seo, who left on his own and remained as a ghost to torment him. So he vented his anger outward. When he btedly remembered the culprit, the arrow turned to himself. He fell down as he med himself endlessly. Suddenly, he wondered how his brother, who didnt know anything about the culprit, was. How were you? Yu Eun-ho, who realized that he meant his biological mother, put down his chopsticks and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo. He didnt see the body because his brother told him not toe. If he had seen it together, it would have taken a long time to get out of the shock. I guess I was simr to you. How are you now? At first, he was endlessly sad, but every time Lee Hee Seos story came up, his brother had a seizure and his father was restless and the atmosphere was ruined. Seeing that home environment, he also harbored resentment towards the deceased. But now, he didnt care. Just, its been a long time. Time solves everything. Yu Eun-ho answered calmly and handed him a ss. Yoo Yeon Seo clinked his ss with his. Yeah, time will solve everything. *** Should I start synchronizing tomorrow? He came back home andy down on the bed. Yoo Yeon Seo fell asleep right away. He wanted to rest a bit today. And the next day, and the day after that, the strange feeling didnt go away. He asked Park Seunghwan, and he said he was the same, and that he hadnt gotten out of the role yet. Its weird He felt fine mentally. I cant do this. I have to get into the next work as soon as possible. He took the opportunity to visit his agency for the first time in a long time. He opened the door and walked in, and the president naturally got up from his seat and turned the chair so that he could sitfortably. Our director is here? Sit down. Seeing that, Yoo Yeon Seo bit her tongue inwardly, losing the taste for teasing. Lee Taegyeom was like that, and so was Han, the representative. In fact, Han had already resigned himself to losing his seat. Besides, Yoo Yeon Seo had offered to acquire Halo Media on good terms, which made him even more courteous. Do you have any works that Im holding on to? You? Yeah, a lot. Han ordered Park, the manager, to quickly bring the list of works. As expected, most of them were rookies. They must have put in their proposals to me as theirst hope, but I had tied them up and not released them, which must have been quite a torture of hope. But why? I have to let them go now. You? Thats surprising Ignoring Han, who looked at him with a new interest, he quickly skimmed through the synopses on the list. As expected of my past self. I had a lot of things in my hands. If I saw a decent work, I would give it some production support and let the rest go. Thats a good idea. Are there not many actors like you? They all forget and live. They also gave up on their works. By the way, are you going to Baeksan? I have to. Yoo Yeon Seo was nominated for the Best Actor Award in the drama category at the 2022 Baeksan Arts Awards. It was natural, since he had swept the year 2021 with the drama Guksae. Its a pity that you didnt make it to the Grand Prize But seeing that you got the Best Actor, I think the award is certain. You never know. Anyway, you came well today. Lets have dinner with the person whosingter. Who? At the same time as he said that, a noise came from outside. Someone knocked on the door of the representatives office. This guy knows how to knock like a sensible person! Then Im not a sensible person? You are You are Ah, never mind. Han ignored Yoo Yeon Seos answer and opened the door. In front of him was Lee Han-gyeol, who had cut his hair short. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been leaning on the backrest, straightened his upper body. The person who wasing was Lee Han-gyeol? But why did hee? Hello, representative. Wee. As soon as he saw Lee Han-gyeol, who bowed his head and greeted him, Han smiled broadly and patted his shoulder. Unlike someone else, he was polite and well-mannered. Huh? Yoo Yeon Seo crossed his arms and watched the scene. Long time no see. What, did you get a vacation? Yeah, end-of-year vacation. Already? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. But why did youe here, hyung? If youre on vacation, you should go home. Im going to be discharged soon, so I need to look for an agency. After it was revealed that Yoo Yeon Seo had secretly applied and secretly taken the money, OneSeven lost their trust in AST Entertainment. They left as soon as their contract expired, and when Yoo Yeon Seo got into trouble for his past deeds, they revealed everything and ended their contract. Well be family again. At that, Han smiled broadly and Yoo Yeon Seo sighed softly. Chapter 150: How did he do in the shoot? Chapter 150: How did he do in the shoot? Chapter 150 < How did he do in the shoot? > It was about time for dinner. The five of them, joined by Director Park and Lee Taegyeom, moved to a restaurant near their agency. Please eat a lot, Han-gyeol. Thank you. From the perspective of President Han, Lee Han-gyeol was an artist who made his mouth water. He was a member of a popr idol group that had temporarily disbanded, but he had a solid fan base. Thanks to the sess of the legend, aeback from the brink of ruin, he also had quite a few investors, and his poprity didnt drop even when he went to the army. But why did you do that? What? That. The investment thing. As soon as their contracts expired, all of the members of One Seven announced their positions through KimI-juns SNS. Yoo Yeon Seo thought they should have just parted ways, instead of making a fuss about it, but One Seven felt that it was unfair to keep their mouths shut when they had received something. They also felt more awkward because they had med the agency too much, swayed by the fans reactions. I was going to reveal it at the right moment. I was tied to a contract with them, thats why. What if you get a disadvantage by revealing it? It wasnt really a question of concern. Lee Han-gyeolughed bitterly. You seem to forget, but Im older than you. When the contract expiration date came, some agencies would pressure the members with media y, saying things like The other members renewed their contracts. Why dont you? or reveal their dating scandals or bad personalities if the renewal failed. But AST Entertainment was quiet. And if Yoo Yeon Seo knew the president of that agency, he was the kind of person who would do such dirty media y. But strangely, he was silent. Wasnt that because you took care of it? Me? Yoo Yeon Seo frowned as if he had no idea what he was talking about. He wasnt the kind of person who would think of such things Ah, Im Seung-hyun. He remembered what his secretary said, that he would handle it. My secretary did it. Then you did it. No, I didnt. He looked at his face and he seemed to have misunderstood Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly felt a gaze and turned his head. President Han, who was sitting at the next table, was looking at them with a smug smile, resting his chin on his hand. Wow, look at the loyalty. You look good together. President Han, why are you so gross? You should see each other more often and get along, you need to soften your personality. Do you think Im a kid? Do I need the presidents help to date someone? Why are you talking like that? Youre showing your old personality. Ive always been like this. Lee Han-gyeol watched the argument between the agency president and the actor with curious eyes. It was something he couldnt even imagine. Choi Dong-won, the president of AST Entertainment, had a domineering personality. He always told them that they failed because they had no talent, and crushed their spirits. He had a coercive and authoritative temperament, so it was impossible for him to have such a casual conversation. Well, Yoo Yeon Seo had a backer, so he didnt give in to President Choi Lee Han-gyeol thought and opened his mouth. Can you talk to the president like that? Yeah, I can. Im going to eat thispany anyway. Really? Lee Han-gyeol asked President Han. Director Park, who heard that for the first time, choked and coughed. Well I havent stamped it yet. President Hans voice got smaller. He probably felt reluctant to sell thepany he had raised with love for money. He seemed to be hesitating, but he would probably give in soon. But why thispany, of all ces? You could have had better conditions elsewhere. Yeon Seo Dont you like ourpany? You said youd eat it Ourpany has good conditions too Yoo Yeon Seo ignored President Hans protest. Im noting here because of you, but because the conditions and environment are good. Halo Media had its own productionpany and a strong lineup of actors. They also had the will to promote new actors, even if they had to sell them hard. And the filmography of the actors here is really good, right? Hmm Is it? Yeah, its all over the news. They say thispany gets good works. As soon as he heard that, Yoo Yeon Seo burst intoughter. The truth was, half of the reason why that rumor spread was because Yoo Yeon Seo had picked up the works he had dropped because he was interested but couldnt do them due to his schedule. Thats actually thanks to me. I did a lot of them. Ugh, I cant argue with that. So just be quiet and let me eat you. Yoo Yeon Seo clinked his water ss with Han Daepyos, as if toasting with him. Lee Hangyeol raised an eyebrow. Are you giving up on music altogether? Didnt youpose songs? I quit that a long time ago. I only did it for a while when I was a trainee. Really? His memories were jumbled, so he sometimes said things like that. Yoo Yeon Seo frowned. Suddenly, Lee Hangyeols eyes widened. Are you bleeding from your nose? Ah, again Do you have my handkerchief? Here. It wasnt the first or second time, so Lee Taegyeom naturally handed him a soft handkerchief, and Yoo Yeon Seo casually plugged his nose. Do you get nosebleeds often? You even carry that around. Sometimes, just a sec. His manager, who didnt care even when he had nosebleeds, jumped up when he left his seat. Lee Hangyeol observed the scene with interest. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his phone screen at Lee Taegyeom. Where are you going? Hyungs call. Oh, okay. He sat down, relieved. If he left him alone and he copsed or something, he would get scolded by Lim Seunghyun. Han Daepyo and Park Siljang leaned back and looked at Yoo Yeon Seo until hepletely left the room, then turned to Lee Taegyeom. So, how did he do in the shooting? He missed a day, right? Wow, youre quick to ask. He did well. The shooting atmosphere was also very good. Really? Thats a relief. But why did he miss a day? He remembered that he had missed a day before, too Lee Hangyeols suspicion grew. He just got too immersed in his acting and felt exhausted. Oh Really? Im sure youll see it when you see the final product. Everyone praised him for being amazing. Wow I never thought Id hear that about our kid. It would have been unimaginable in the past. Han Daepyo, who had sworn off drinking, ordered a bottle of liquor and shared it with Park Siljang. Excuse me, manager-nim. Yes? Hes not really raising a dog, right? I dont see any pictures on his SNS. Right? But why did he say that then? Lee Hangyeol wondered, and Lee Taegyeom, who realized it btedly, covered his mouth with his hand. He rolled his eyes and looked at Lee Hangyeols expression. Come to think of it, this guy smelled simr to Lim Seunghyun. He does have one. Lee Hangyeol, spotted meeting with an agency official during hisst vacation One Sevens Lee Hangyeol, joining Halo Media? Dinner with the CEO and Yoo Yeon Seo -Lee Hangyeol is going to Halo? Isnt that Yoo Yeon Seos agency? Wow congrats He joined a good ce I like him, hes turning things around -But why Halo of all ces? I dont like that;; Why the same agency as Yoo Yeon Seo Why not the same agency? Its disgusting how youre trying to suck up to him now, when you were bashing him before Who bashed him? Dont you remember him saying he had a hard time because of the member who left? Want me to give you the link? He didnt know about the investment then Its too much to say hes sucking up just because theyre in the same agency, right? -I honestly wish he didnt get involved with 22 3333 Yeah, me too, hes a group killer -Honestly, it seems like the haters of Lee Han-gyeol have flocked to this fanfic. Stop using my actor for your hatements. -Wow, but this is a reversal of fortune. I used to hope that he wouldnt get involved with Yoo Yeon Seo, lol. Now its the opposite, lol. I still cant forget the insults he got back then, lol. He should experience the same thing, lol, lol. But lets not be like them. Honestly, arent the fans of One Seven funny? As soon as the truth came out, they started saying they were fans of Seven all along, lol. They were high on the reverse run, saying that our kids couldnt make it because of Yoo Yeon Seo, but it turned out that the one who sucked the blood was that guy. Who paid for the albums that kept them on the reverse run? The next day, Yoo Yeon Seo visited the movie theater for the first time in a long time. As soon as he got off the elevator, shes went off everywhere. Yoo Yeon Seo didnt blink an eye, as if he had gotten used to it. Yeon Seo! Youre here? The directors Lee Jung-hoon and Cheon Seong-min, who were interviewing in front of the reporters, waved their hands. Long time no see. Uh but is the screening room really here? Yes. Here? Lee Jung-hoon stared nkly at the entrance of the screening room that he was about to enter. It was thergest screen in Korea. I have some dignity, you know. Its not cool to screen in a regr theater. If youre going to do it, you might as well do it big, right? Lee Jung-hoon looked touched by that remark. Oh, he shouldnt be moved already. What is this? A debut celebration gift. Its nothing much. Wow Today was the day of the press screening of Lee Jung-hoons directorial debut film Only. There were so many seats left that they invited some people from the media, and they also told the directors acquaintances to invite whoever they wanted. Director Cheon, isnt this an expensive wine? This is wow Lee Jung-hoons film Only was supposed to be released in early 2022, but it was postponed because a foreignic-based blockbuster seriesnded at that time. Director Cheon Seong-mins eyes sparkled like a childs at the wine gift that Lee Jung-hoon received. Oh Can I get that gift too? Ill give it to you if you win an award at a film festival. Why is the bar so high for me? Why? Youll win at least one, right? Yoo Yeon Seo, who was joking with Director Cheon, nced at Lee Jung-hoon, who was showing off his wine to his acquaintances. He had built a lot of connections since he was a screenwriter for Director Cheon. I wish he brought some useful people He didnt know, but it was quite fun to raise people. He looked at how he changed from a timid first impression of being robbed of his synopsis to a dignified director now. He realized that there was nothing money couldnt do. But the filmpany Goo Sang didnte? I even put stickers on the invitations You have a bad hobby, you know. Its fun. Director Cheonughed at that answer, and Yoo Yeon Seo alsoughed out loud. Some of the people who were buzzing behind them came up to them. Director, hello. Huh? Yeon Seo is here too I saw you at the awards ceremony They were the actors who participated in Only. They greeted Director Cheon warmly and turned their bodies to look at Yoo Yeon Seo with shining eyes. Oh, was their goal not Director Cheon but me? By the way, did Oh Jin-sung senior note? No, he said he had a schedule. As if Yoo Yeon Seo snickered. He didnt know, but he seemed to enjoy raising people and making others avoid him because of him. We should go in soon. Okay. Ive arranged good seats for you, directors. It was probably Cha, his secretary, who did it. Yoo Yeon Seo led the two directors into the screening room. It seemed like everyone who received the invitation except the filmpany Goo Sang had taken their seats. Lee Jung-hoon looked around slowly at the people who filled the seats before he sat down. He felt nostalgic. He clenched his trembling chest and stared at the screen. (Produced and distributed by JS Entertainment) (Producer/Investor: Yoo Yeon Seo) Two concise sentences written on a ck screen, followed by a cool title sequence and the names of the actors. And then finally, the moment he had been waiting for. (Director: Lee Jung-hoon) The sight of his three-letter name filling the movie theater as the director, Lee Jung-hoon felt a surge of emotion. Chapter 151: You Need to Make More Stories Chapter 151: You Need to Make More Stories Chapter 151 < You Need to Make More Stories > Director Lee Jeong-hoons Only was a movie that targeted people who received low sentences despite the heavy weight of their crimes, to the point where it was called the Only Law. The plot was about a victim who was furious that his appeal was rejected for a lower sentence than expected, and went to punish the judge and the criminal himself, who had ties with the gangsters. The protagonist, who had a lot of stories behind him, did not hesitate to break thew. Bad guys catching bad guys was a theme that had be clich from being used so much. Its exactly the publics taste. If it opens next month, the luck will be good too It will be a moderate sess. Wow For a rookie, the directing is decent? Its obvious, but why is it fun? The reporters, who were indifferent at first, gradually looked at the screen with more interest as time passed. The refreshing and shy action, the actors with decent acting skills, and the characters that revealed the narrative with a few lines of dialogue. (Why are you here?) (I know someone here.) And in the middle of the movie, an unexpected character appeared. When the protagonist opened the door of a shabby warehouse, the interior was shy and antique, unlike the exterior. (What, what is this?!) The woman, who was distracted by him, swallowed her saliva toote when a knife stuck on the wall grazed her ear. [Can you make a special appearance while youre here? Theres a suitable role for you] [Me?] [You have to use everything you can. You invested a lot too.] Lee Jeong-hoon, who was flustered at first, spoke quite shamelessly. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was yful, teased him. [My price is expensive, you know?] [Hey, if the movie does well, youll benefit too, Yeon Seo.] [Huh, its not like itll do well because I make a special appearance What do I have to do?] And the more Only did well at the box office, the more Yoo Yeon Seo gained. He had no reason to refuse. (Jay, youre too yful.) (Are you the only one who can do it?) On the screen, which was said to be the biggest in Korea, Yoo Yeon Seos handsome face filled the screen. Someone in the audience eximed. On the screen, Yoo Yeon Seo, Jay, looked like he had be a nouveau riche, wearing a gold ne and a shy patterned shirt. The story was already good, but it left an impact with an unexpected special appearance. Jay, as he was called, approached the woman who was ring at him behind the protagonist, with a dance-like movement. (Are you his partner?) (Thats rude for a first greeting.) (Oh, sorry. Did he pick you because of me?) Jay snatched the knife that the woman had drawn, with a disdainful expression. Then he threw and spun the knife in the air repeatedly. Amazingly, it stuck to his hand as if it had a ma. It was a short action, but it gave off an untouchable feeling. In fact, he had fiddled with the prop while waiting for the special appearance, and the director saw it and decided to use it in the scene on the spot. (Why are you here? My side still hurts when it rains because of you.) (What did you say?) (Dont trust him. Hes the worst bastard among bastards.) Jay looked at the woman and smirked. His mouth spat out vulgar curses, but his tone and behavior were frivolous. The people who were captivated by Yoo Yeon Seos face wondered what the story was between Jay and the protagonist. Hes at it again. The protagonist, who had been silently looking at the sky, muttered quietly. (I need your help.) (I dont help just anyone.) (You know Judge Hong Chang-won, right?) He was the viin of Only, yed by Oh Jin-sung. As soon as he heard that name, Jays face, which had been smiling leisurely, shed with hatred. (This bastard is trying to eat me alive.) Contrary to his answer, Jay took out various weapons and didnte out anymore. He came out longer than I thought. After that, it was the protagonists satisfying revenge y with the victims. The movie ended with Hong Chang-wons death. It was a perfect killing time entertainment movie. The break-even point was 2.5 million, they said It seemed like it would pass easily. Good job. Director. The main OST and ending credits of the movie went up. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Lee Jeong-hoons face next to him and paused for a moment. Weapons Dealer J Yoo Yeon Seo He left Lee Jeong-hoon in his seat and headed outside. On the screen, Yoo Yeon Seos name was justing up. Wheres Jeong-hoon? I thought it would be better to leave it as it is. Lee Jeong-hoon was silently shedding tears. He didnt want to interrupt the appreciation. Director Cheon nodded his head, understanding the meaning of his words. I get it, Ive been there too. You too, director? Yes. I didnt leave right away, but looked at the names of all the people in the credits. He had risen from the bottom staff who were not even allowed to have their names on the credits, rolling and crawling his way to the position of a master. Director Cheon finally realized that his former scriptwriter had be a junior director. Anyway, thank you very much. What did I do? The result shows that you have a lot of talent. It would have been hard to discover your talent if it wasnt for you. As soon as he left the theater and headed to the lobby, reporters from the media rushed in. Lim Seunghyun and Cha Yoon-ho, who were waiting in advance, stopped them from taking pictures. Yoo Yeon Seo! Can we have a brief interview with you? Yoo Yeon Seo said goodbye to Director Cheon and stopped in front of them. Yes, please tell me. Well You gave the best support in the industry for the production of Only Did the director say that? Yes, he said you were his benefactor. Why did you support him like this? Lee Jeong-hoon, did he bber about this behind his back? Yoo Yeon Seo gave a in answer that he invested in the potential. People who know would know, but didnt Director Lee Jeong-hoon get involved in an unpleasant incident before Only? Involved? He was one-sidedly victimized. What? Yes Thats right. Some people called Yoo Yeon Seo a weirdo for taking care of Lee Jeong-hoons trouble. I think I did the right thing, but a weirdo How strange. It must have been someone from Movie Idea. Then, do you have any ns to nurture someone like Director Lee Jeong-hoon? Nurture sounds a bit odd. Lets say I push them. I dont care if they are rookies or veterans, as long as they have the ability. Some people were saying that Yoo Yeon Seo was picking out promising rookies and nurturing them to make his own group. Do you think that will work well? One reporter raised his hand and asked a snarky question, but Yoo Yeon Seo answered with a rxed smile. Yes, didnt I already prove it with my actions? Even before 2018, Yoo Yeon Seo was called the hope of rookies. In fact, he was half-mocked as a rookie who only appeared in rookie works because his acting skills were not good enough, but he was so famous that there was a rumor that if you have a really precious work that you cant make into a movie, send it to Yoo Yeon Seo. His actions became more prominent after the ident. He took over Baekhoham, which had no investors and was only wandering around, and Dreaming, which was almost stolen by a veteran writer because it had no name value. Did you enjoy the movie today? And he didnt just spend money recklessly. Director Lee Jeong-hoons movie was so well-made that it was hard to believe he was a rookie. He was originally a scriptwriter for Director Cheon, so he had enough potential Ill take his question and go. Yoo Yeon Seo pointed to a reporter who was desperately raising his hand in the back. Can I ask you about the direction you are pursuing as a director of JSENM, not as an actor? Direction Yoo Yeon Seo paused for a moment. Lee Jeong-hoons scenario was not the only one he had. He had countless ideas and synopses. [Why didnt you think of making these into movies sooner?] [I dont want to learn how to direct.] [Because its hard to survive in the movie industry as a story writer?] [Yes. Fortunately, I have some talent in directing. But there must be people who dont.] People who only create stories, like Lee Jeong-hoon or Kim Dae-sung, the writer of Baekhoham, were either ripped off their fees or didnt get the promised running guarantee even after the movie was released and taken down. And they often get overshadowed by the directors Kim Dae-sung sometimes sent him a message saying that he was lucky to meet Yoo Yeon Seo. Actually, the first time I invested in Lee Jeong-hoon was to win over Director Cheons favor He couldnt say that. First of all, we need to create a lot of stories. So, you mean writers? Yes. Not dramas, but movies? I dont want to define the genre I just want to invest in people who can bring their own stories to life. The writer should focus on creating an original story, and he should pay a fair price for it. That was what he told Lee Jeong-hoon, who had talent and could seed as a director, but others shouldnt waste their time learning how to direct. While Im at it, Ill pick a work that I like and act in it. Usually, the synopsis is sent to all the actors agencies. The reason he epted Choi Yoo Jins offer to be an internal director was because he could review more works faster and earlier than the actors agencies as a productionpany director. The sooner the rumor spreads, the better. Yoo Yeon Seo smiled slyly. I hope youll get a lot of interest from the aspiring actors. He heard that he wouldnt spare any investment to grow the industry, but some reporters had a different perspective. If a movie or a drama that grew the story like this became a hit he would not only monopolize the story, but also own the IP itself. Lets go. Yes, sir. While the reporters were busy taking notes, he left the theater with his two secretaries and manager. Only received unanimous praise from the press and the insiders Only Yoo Yeon Seo involved in production investment Ill enhance the power of the story. Only Yoo Yeon Seo made a bold investment in a rookie director Ill invest in anyone who has potential. The ce where Only had its preview boasted thergest screen in Korea. There were also many seats, and only a few were empty. Lee Jeong-hoon had few friends and reporters from the media, and even the staff and extras of Only were invited, but there were still some seats left. Yoo Yeon Seo had mobilized people to boost the morale of the rookie director. Yoo Yeon Seo, Only mobilized JSENM employees for the insider preview Only JSENM employees forced to attend the insider preview Controversy The article sparked a flurry of posts on the onlinemunity of office workers. -Did we go there by force? We were happy to go there because they showed us the movie and didnt deduct our half-day off We watched the movie at lunch and left early, it was awesome Wow, Im so jealous I was so sad that I didnt win the lottery, I wasnt joking Forced mobilization The article is creating controversy -Whats the fuss about the preview? I wanted to go there so bad, thepetition was fierce How was the movie for those who watched it? It was awesome Do you think theyll give us incentives if its a hit? Im already looking forward to it But do you know that our vice president also failed the lottery? Cant the vice president just go there anyway? He said he wouldnt go if he failed the lottery because of the privilege controversy -How was the directors face for those who went to the preview? Why havent I seen him even though we work for the samepany? Did the directore? I only saw the light If you want to see the director, its faster to go to the JSE headquarters The screen quality there is better than IMAX I want to see him in person! Hey, I was in front of the director, I kept turning around pretending to be ufortable, and he smiled at me, I died Did you die while writing thement? The controversy article was quietly taken down, and all that was left was the angry reaction of the fans who were upset by the forced mobilization. Chapter 152: Do You Have Someone to Date? Chapter 152: Do You Have Someone to Date? Chapter 152 -Who do you think will win the Baeksan today? I think Yoo Yeon Seo will take the best actor award for the drama category. Yoo Yeon Seo already engraved his name on the trophy. And the poprity award. It would be faster to just send him a trophy with his name engraved on it by quick delivery But Baeksan doesnt ignore the works that didnt do well at the box office, right? It wont be a sure thing. 222 -The best actor nominees are all amazing, even without Yoo Yeon Seo. But Yoo Yeon Seo ruined the bnce. Seriously, Yoo Yeon Seo dominatedst year. But wasnt his acting just okay? I dont think he deserves the award. Just okay? Did you not watch the drama? Okay is an understatement There are hardly any male actors who can pull off Min Joo-kyungs cringey lines. -How many awards do you think the nations drama Baeksan will get? It was the biggest hit drama of 2021. But the nations drama isnt that great in terms of artistic value, right? The best work award is too much, but maybe it will get the art award. Best actor and actress? I dont think they will give both. Lim Hyeju, the younger sister of Lim Seunghyun and a named fan of Yoo Yeon Seo, went to the Baeksan Art Awards red carpet scene in person. This time, she rented a camera from apany and luckily grabbed a fence. She took a picture of an actor who waved his hand as he passed the red carpet as a practice. When will hee? She held back the urge to contact Lim Seunghyun right away. When she first heard that her brother was the personal assistant of her actor, she wondered if she could get some special treatment. But I have to keep the line. She felt awkward when Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly ran to the emergency room. She was also afraid that he would say something bad about her if she got special treatment. She looked at her phone screen to kill time. -Did you see the post on the office workermunity? -You know our boss is going to the Baeksan Art Awards today, right? Lets go see him win. Lets go. Honestly, our boss swept the awardsst year, right? Best actor, here wee~! Did you vote for the poprity award? Of course I did. Did the guys from Juseong Electronics get the bonus this time? They did The vice chairman made a promise. What about I&M? We also had a bad atmosphere Well get some money Im jealous Our boss is under investigation for drug abuse. Ah;; Hang in there, Ajin Daily guy Lim Hyeju clenched her mouth and held back herughter at the sudden surge of emotion. Geez Hes not even a drama protagonist. He was not just a chaebol, but the third generation of Juseong, the son of an actress who turned the generation upside down. Now he was not only good at his main job and active in entertainment, but he also took a position to inherit his stepmotherspany. If he made a drama with this setting, he would be criticized for being forced. My actor is the director?! She pped her forehead and screamed, and Lim Seunghyun, who happened to stop by the house, quietly avoided it. Lim Hyeju had no shame when it came to fangirling. Meanwhile, Yoo Yeon Seo was waiting for his entrance to the red carpet. He kept his back straight so as not to ruin his hair setting, and talked to Lee Jung-hoon, the director of Only. The box office performance is better than expected. Our side says we can expect 8 million, what do you think? (I still cant believe it.) Dont you feel anything? Hows your stomach? Yoo Yeon Seo smiled faintly. Lee Jung-hoon could have gotten a running guarantee. (If it wasnt for you, it would have been taken by someone else.) Well, nothing hurts more than the stomach. He looked at his wristwatch. It was about time. Dont rx just because you debuted. We still have a contract for the work. (That makes me feel ufortable.) Think about making a better work. I have to go down soon. I have to go get the award. At that, Lee Jung-hoon sighed. We should do something nice for Yeonseo this time. A special appearance? Call me anytime. As long as I have time How about next week? Ah, I cant do that. I have a family event. He sighed softly. What kind of 80th anniversary eventsts for days? He heard from his brother that his mothers side was also working on the session, and that meant he had to show his face more often. Hello! Long time no see. Yeonseo, you were awesome earlier. The actor who yed the emperor, Kim Chan-hwi, smiled and gave him a thumbs up. The National Bird team was buzzing. Kim Chan-hwi excitedly turned on his phone and searched for Yeonseos name. The article about the near-ident when the fence fell forward was already up. Yeonseo ignored the admiring people with a cold expression. Now we just need Ye-won unnie and our team will beplete, right? The actress who yed the concubine, Park Hee-jin, said in an excited voice. She was a nominee for the best new actress award, and she was from the same agency as Yeonseo. She was a beneficiary of Hans aggressive push. There was some talk about this before the drama started, but Park Hee-jin did a good job with the licorice role and the controversy died down. As soon as she finished speaking, cheers erupted from the audience. As expected, Shin Ye-won is Shin Ye-won. Director Gu eximed quietly. Shin Ye-won, who was among the top three actresses in terms of recognition, experience, and skill, was walking confidently in a red suit and high heels that reminded him of the dragon cannon scene, thest scene of National Bird. Doesnt her ankle hurt? Come to think of it, Choi Yoo-jin and the aunts also wore those high-heeled shoes and walked around well. Shin Ye-won sat next to Yeonseo and smiled. What, my seat is next to yours? You nned this. Of course I did. Long time no see, unnie. Long time. The movie was fun. Only? How do you think it will do? I think it will do well at the box office. If you have a good synopsis, dont just keep it to yourself and let me know. We should invite you, unnie. After exchanging a few words with Shin Ye-won and the National Bird team, the Baeksan Arts Awards began. National Bird won an art award from the beginning. It was in the costume category. They keep filming me. Even during the congrattory performance, the camera kept filming him. It was probably because of the influence of the Hyunseo Couple from National Bird. Shin Ye-won must have thought the same thing, because she whispered to him. Yeonseo, do you have someone youre dating? No? Then lets do some fan service. It wasnt fan service, but rather a mischievous look in her eyes But the proposal wasnt bad. National Bird was still popr even though it endedst year, and it still had overseas broadcasts left. Yeonseo felt the camera filming them and tilted his head to the side. Seo-eun, didnt you miss me? Shin Ye-won was startled and fell back, covering her ears. His breath was so close that she could feel it on her ears and lips. Yeonseo didnt stop there and smiled slyly, as if he was looking at Seo-eun like Seong Hyun-woo did in National Bird. Kyaaah! A scream erupted from the audience. Shin Ye-won was going to do it first, but she was caught off guard and fiddled with her ears. Hey Are you trying to seduce me? Its fan service. Are they misunderstanding? Theyll lose if they misunderstand, unnie. Shin Ye-won sighed, looking at Yeonseo who was talking while looking at the stage. Hes not easy to tease Will there ever be a day when he gets flustered? -So what are you trying to say? -What the hell is this? -Are you crazy with the whispering? -Yeonseos eyes are guilty -Why are youughing like that? -Dont seduce me if you dont love me -I dont want to get any more delusional Im already delusional about and theyre spreading rumors and gossiping overseas But Im just a Hyunseo Couple fan, is this delusional too? (Youre not calling me on your way to Baeksan, are you?) Im not on my way, Im right in front of it. Why? (Heh, should I say its an honor Congrattions on the award in advance.) Next time, you should go to the Korean Film Awards with me. Bye. Baeksan Arts Awards was also one of the three major film awards, but the Korean Film Awards was the most prestigious and oldest film ceremony in Korea. He didnt have any more ambition. Some people asked him why he didnt go abroad, but well why bother? What do I have to regret? Of course, there would be good works overseas. There would be things that he couldnt make in Korea due to budget or technical limitations. But he hadnt experienced various lives in Korea yet. Besides, I can afford the production cost. Money? He had plenty. The things he invested in personally were doing well, and the fortune his grandfather gave him as a fingernail was enormous. He was even going to get more. Honor? He was treated as a VIP wherever he went. Kyaaak! As soon as he got out of the car, a loud cheer came from the people who were waiting. Yoo Yeon Seo casually looked over them and buttoned up his suit jacket. Wow, crazy Shit, hes insane. A grumbling exmation came from near LLim Hyeju. And the same thing came out of her mouth. He doesnt even blink at the sh now? He was cute She suppressed a slight regret and LLim Hyeju fired her camera. But still, thats cooler. He was looking around the crowd leisurely, not blinking an eye at the sh baptism. LLim Hyeju pressed the shutter diligently and felt her breath choked. The people behind her were pushing recklessly to see him closer. Dont push! Uh uh uh LLim Hyeju felt her body tilt. The bodyguard who was far away from themotion was running hastily, but he was too far. Oh, no! This is an expensive camera! LLim Hyeju hugged her camera tightly. And she closed her eyes tightly and prepared for the collision. Careful. What came to her was not the cold floor and the weight of the crowd, but Yoo Yeon Seos slightly low but clear voice. When LLim Hyeju opened her eyes, Yoo Yeon Seo was holding the fence lightly with both hands and checking the faces of the startled people. Huh! Are you okay? Yoo Yeon Seo let go of his hand when he saw the bodyguarding. He had lightly pushed the fence that two bodyguards were struggling to lift. LLim Hyeju stared nkly at Yoo Yeon Seos face. Youre Goo-myeon? He recognized her and walked to the photo zone with a snicker. Yeon Seo, look here! Over here! He stood in the center and received a sh baptism that made the people watching from afar squint. His slightly disheveled bangs from running to the fence suited him well. Whats with his face. What did he just say? Wow hes crazy. Someone answered LLim Hyejus words. Kyaaak! When he stepped on the red carpet and entered the hall, a sound that hurt his ears came from the audience. Wow, what a surprise. Who came that theyre like this? It must be Yoo Yeon Seo. Among the actors who participated in the awards ceremony, there werent many who drove screams like an idol. Yoo Yeon Seo looked around for a moment to find the National Bird team. Hello. Yeon Seo! National Bird was nominated for the drama category for screeny, directing, art, and work. The actors who participated were also nominated for best, supporting, and rookie awards, so it was practically the same as being nominated for all categories. Its the first time since the reward vacation, how have you been? Yes, director, you look good. "Recently " After National Bird, the work he took on also achieved better results than expected. Goo Do-hyun, the director, looked unusually happy. She didn''t mind if the fans shipped the couple in the drama, but she hated it when the actors themselves got delusional. She swore she would stop watching their next work if they kept acting like they were in love and bashing their co-stars. He agreed with her. He didn''t want his favorite actor to be associated with someone who was so obsessed with their own image. He wished they would stop following them around for years, even to their next projects and behind-the-scenes footage. Anothermenter chimed in. They said that delusional fans were inevitable when the chemistry was good, but real delusions were on another level. Theyughed at how ridiculous some people were. She replied with a sarcastic remark. She said that if delusions stuck like glue, it would be a huge party. She added aughing emoji to show her disdain. He advised her to ignore those people and just focus on their own actor. He said that as long as they didn''t bother him, he was fine. She wondered if it was a good thing to have more fans. She asked him what he thought. He said that delusional people were not fans. They were just nuisances. She agreed with him. She said that they were 222, meaning that they were on the same page. Chapter 153: That’s how it is. Chapter 153: That¡¯s how it is. Chapter 153 < Thats how it is. > The camera seemed to deliberately capture Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Ye-won whenever it was bored. The expected behavior did not ur. Rather, the reaction exploded from Shin Ye-wons awkward appearance. Yoo Yeon Seo won the poprity award, and as everyone expected, he also won the best actor award in the drama category. He went up on stage to receive the trophy and nced at the audience for a moment. First of all, it was an honor to meet our Guk-sae team, and thank you for your hard work. And there are many people I want to thank but its a bit awkward to say it all here. As he was speaking his eptance speech, he suddenly remembered something from the past. Lee Hee Seos rookie award had gone down the drain. He only looked at the back of Jin Suho in the audience. But now he received the best actor award on the stage where she had received it. It feels weird It must have been because of the synchronized memory. I had a lot of attachment to my biological mother. The people I want to thank are everyone who hears my award news and congrattes me. He was tall, so the microphone was low. He leaned slightly to speak, and his bangs fell forward, which also looked like a picture. The audience eximed at Yoo Yeon Seos eyes shining brightly under the spotlight. So if you want to receive my gratitude, please contact me a lot. There wasughter everywhere at the joke. I will be a more developed actor in the future. Thank you. He ended his eptance speech concisely. This wouldnt be thest. After the awards ceremony, the winners gathered and took a group photo. And after leaving the awards hall, they had a party with the Guk-sae team. Following the art award, Director Gu, Kim Chan-hwi, and Park Hee-jin also won the directing award, the supporting actor award, and the rookie award. Why dont they give me one? Youve received a lot, writer. Still Im the only one empty-handed, so Im embarrassed. Min Joo-kyung, the writer who was nominated for the screeny award, did not win. Shin Ye-won offered her a ss to her. Writer, I didnt get one either. Cheers! Oh, thats right. Why didnt they give it to you, Ye-won? You deserved it. There were so many candidates. If Yoo Yeon Seopeted with actors in their 30s and 40s, Shin Ye-won was different. The best actress award went to a middle-aged actress who had low ratings but was wless in terms of workmanship and acting. And Ive received a lot. Wow At that, everyone in the Guk-sae team except Yoo Yeon Seo gasped. They murmured that it was Shin Ye-won. By the way, what did you two whisper in the middle? Thats right! My friends are freaking out right now. Please ask them what they were talking about. Wow, me too. The eyes of the Guk-sae team focused on Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Ye-won. Especially, Min Joo-kyungs eyes were excessively sparkling. It was nothing. She said to do fan service first, so I followed her. I did say to do it first, but he suddenly came in and I was surprised? Really? Hes really not kidding. Youre all being fooled. Shin Ye-won pretended to shiver and rubbed my arm. People teased them to tell them more, and Yoo Yeon Seo just drank water quietly. Well he knew that the whispering and the awkwardness afterwards were acting. By the way, Yeon Seo. Is this your first time winning Baeksan? Yes. How do you feel? Not as good as you thought? They say that the more awards you receive, the better, but the only time youre happy is when youre a rookie. Her close actor friends were just like, wow! You won an award! Lets drink! That was the atmosphere. Of course, those close actors would be at the top of the recognition or career. How long will it take me to have that kind of ease? He felt a little empty when he received the award, so Yoo Yeon Seo smiled slightly. Well Im fine. Yeah? Yes. Because Ive taken a step now. One step? Shin Ye-won chuckled. You were pretty ambitious about the award. I have a personality that I have to get what I want. He clinked his ss with Shin Ye-wons. Guk-sae sweeps Baeksan Arts Awards controversy over fairness Yoo Yeon Seo, Baeksan Arts Award for Best Actor mother and son receive awards side by side 2022 Baeksan Arts Awards sessfully ended who are the winners of the Baeksan Arts Awards? Witnessed the After-Party Scene of National Bird Baek San, Hyun Seo Couple Continues After the after-party was over, Yoo Yeon Seo went home and fell asleep. He woke up early in the morning by the vibration of his phone. He turned on the screen and saw that there were still messages congratting him on his award. Did I know so many people? In the past, half of the people he knew were alienated because of his personality, and the other half were trying to be friendly with him because of his background. This was the first time he received such pure congrattions since he won the award at the broadcasting station. Hey, congrattions on your award. Did youe? What is this, mine? As he came out to the living room, Baek Seo Jun, who had just entered the house, threw a well-wrapped flower to Yoo Yeon Seo. He caught it in his hand and peeled off the wrapping paper. It was from a flower shop near his house. He probably felt awkwarding empty-handed, so he bought it hastily. Say thank you quickly. Thank you. Brother. Hmm, good. He nodded his head and answered casually, and Baek Seo Jun smiled with satisfaction. He looked at the brothers who had just woken up from sleep andughed sarcastically. Did you just wake up? Yeah. Huh Youre unbelievable. How could his face look like that when he just woke up? He looked like he had a fashion sense even with a birds nest on his head. If he was going to give him a face, he should have given him only a face. He also gave him a talented family He felt that the world was unfair and sat on the sofa. What are the results of the investigation? Its vague. The brothers frowned at the same time. Baek Seo Jun tilted his head slightly at their expression. I looked at Choi Nam Yoons phone records. Especially the date when you received that strange letter What did you see? First of all, the person who is most likely to be an aplice is this person. He pointed to someone in the document. He was one of the bodyguards who had been at the mansion that day. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes. He looked familiar. But why is it vague? Hes missing. What? Yoo Eunho raised his voice. Yoo Yeon Seo kept staring at the man in the photo. He was busy starting today, so he couldnt do it right away, but he nned to recall his memoryter. It seems like he deliberately made us suspicious. Anyway, Im going to keep looking for him here, so you guys stay put. Why? You guys stand out too much when you move with me. Besides, the guy next to him kept asking about the brothers in front of him. Baek Seo Jun sighed. He was busy finding the culprit, but he also had to keep an eye on the guy next to him. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded at his words and sighed softly. Anyway, you worked hard. Brother, whats wrong with you? Saying something like this? What. I have some basic manners too. Yoo Yeon Seo pushed away Baek Seo Juns hand that was stroking his head and furrowed his brows. Yoo Eunho didnt stop him and smiled. Anyway, I have to work harder. Hey, Yoo Eunho. You know this wont work with alcohol, right? Just say it. Huh? You promised, right? In fact, both Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo knew that he wouldnt ask for much. They also knew that he was saying something he didnt mean to lighten their burden. Brother made a good friend. While Baek Seo Jun was taking a break from his weekend work, the brothers quickly prepared to go out. By the way, where are you going today? Eun Ho, you didnt even go to work. Family event. Are you having an event already? Isnt it this Saturday? Baek Seo Jun, the son of the police chief and Yoo Eunhos close friend, was also attending the 80th anniversary celebration of Joo Sung. But he tilted his head at the sight of them being busy even though it was still far away. Theres something like that. The brothers sighed at the same time. *** Its been a while. Chairman! Im sorry I couldnt visit you more often. The presidents and executives of each subsidiarypany gathered to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Juseongs founding. Five teams had been working day and night for three months to n how to hold thememorative event in a grand manner. So, what are you going to do? I think well be doing volunteer work with the executives again this year. Good, I trust youll do well. It was an annual event for the executives to volunteer on the anniversary of the founding. Chairman Yoo looked around at the people who had gathered around him and the children who greeted them. Oh, by the way our kids might be able to go to the volunteer site too. Didnt the vice-chairman and the presidents participate every year? They wondered why he was saying that all of a sudden, when they had been doing it every year. But Chairman Yoo smiled yfully. All of them. Including the grandchildren? Chairman Yoo nodded. Yoo Eunho was in charge of one pir of thepany, so he had been participating steadily. But they didnt expect Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been sullen, to join as well. That kid didnt seem to care much about my wealth And then they realized it was to help his father, who would soon be the chairman. Anyway, it was a wee thing for Yoo Yeon Seo to show up at the family event. But they didnt expect his daughter, son-inw, and grandchildren to express their willingness to participate actively. Chairman Yoo wasnt disappointed by that. He had taught them to take their share by any means necessary. Are there any kids who dont covet my wealth? Ah haha! Surely you dont think theyre doing it for the money. Its because its the 80th anniversary, right? The other person tried to smooth things over, but the other presidents and executives who heard the conversation thought it was a matter of wealth. Of course, a good kid does well even without that. Chairman Yoo patted the back of his grandson who was standing silently next to him. Then they looked at Yoo Eunho with shining eyes and shook hands with him. Hello, president. Director, long time no see. This is amazing You have such a reliable grandson, chairman. I envy you. The people who gave him excessivepliments were those who had daughters of simr age to Yoo Eunho. You look so much like the director. Are you talking about my brother? Yes, hes causing quite a stir these days, isnt he? Even my daughter, who wasnt interested in celebrities, likes him so much. Of course, Yoo Yeon Seo was also included. He was overshadowed by his brother, but if he could put up with his crappy personality, he was a great marriage material in terms of appearance and family background. After the car ident, he became even more popr. And since Choi Yujin was expected to be the chairman of JSENM, and the next sessor was Yoo Yeon Seo, his stock price went up even more. Our two grandsons are so popr, arent they? Chairman. Yoo Eunho said quietly from the side. He was a little embarrassed by his grandfathers act of setting the stage, even though he knew everything. Dont say that. When I ask my wife, she talks about the grandsons more than three times a day So, do the grandsons have anyone theyre seeing? Isnt it time for you to settle down? Chairman Yooughed heartily and epted their words. They were so excited that they didnt spare their words. After a brief conversation, Chairman Yoo stood in front of the stage to take a picture. He observed his sons calm expression and clicked his tongue. Are you still mad? No, chairman. Youre such a snail. Yoo Gunmin, who had been holding a grudge for not being called by his son in his eptance speech, coughed and cleared his throat. You were also secretly upset, father. Hmm Look at the camera. Chairman Yoo, who didnt deny it, stared at the camera in front of him. Chapter 154: 80th Anniversary Volunteer Service Chapter 154: 80th Anniversary Volunteer Service Chapter 154 < 80th Anniversary Volunteer Service > The brothers, who had met with Baek Seo-jun briefly, headed to Chairman Yoos mansion. They nodded their heads to the servants who greeted them in the living room, where they were busy moving around. Are you here? The brothers sighed inwardly as they greeted Chairman Yoo, who was sitting on the couch. His grandfathers face, which was smiling broadly and had deep wrinkles, looked more unpleasant than usual today. Did dad stay like that? He seems to have calmed down a bit today. Really? Is that so? Yoo Gunmin only nced at them, sitting on the sofa and doing nothing. He understood why he was angry with him because of his eptance speech, but why was he ignoring his brother too? Did you do something wrong to dad, hyung? He said its because of the alumni association. What? Chairman Yoo clicked his tongue as he heard the whisper. Yoo Gunmin ignored him. He was not ashamed of his sons. Son, arent you going to greet me? How have you been, father? Fine. Yoo Yeon Seo greeted him in a historical drama tone, and Yoo Gunmin epted it curtly. But his lips curled up slightly, as if his mood had already improved. Aughter was heard from the side. Then he noticed, there was an old man he had never seen before, drinking tea. This is something I cant see from you. What do you mean, its nice to see them getting along. The old man, who had neatlybed his hair back and wore a well-fitted suit, looked like a tailor who had been running a tailor shop in Korea for decades. Im meeting this grandson for the first time. Ive seen you a lot on TV though. Hello. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his hand politely. The old man smiled warmly. His tailor shop was rumored to be favored by Chairman Yoo, and many chaebols visited it, but it was rare to see a third-generation who was so courteous. Please give me your autographter. Of course. Since the grandsons are here, shall we start? The old tailor gestured, and the people who were waiting behind him took out the clothes. Among them, there was a familiar face. It was the person who had measured his body size a few weeks ago when Lim Seunghyun brought him. So, youre volunteering too? All of you? What else can I do at home when I have a day off? You dont even have a position in thepany, why? Do you want me to make one for you? Yoo Yeon Seo turned his head back at the sight of Chairman Yoo looking at him onest time. What was this mean old man up to? I already have a position in momspany, what do you mean, thats not it. Then what is it? I just wanted to help dad. He would pay more attention if I was there. Should I appease his anger this time He wrapped his words nicely, and Yoo Gunmin seemed to be touched as he covered his mouth. He didnt need to see it to know. You dont need my help, dad. Youre strong enough. I know that, of course. Chairman Yoo was the one who felt ufortable with that answer. It was useless to have a grandson. Yoo Yeon Seo twinkled his eyes yfully. Why? Do you want me to tell you that Im interested in your money? Tsk tsk, you kids are all greedy for money. You raised us like this. You even talk back to me! He was not as scared of his grandfather as he used to be. He knew that Chairman Yoo was secretly caring for him even though he opposed what he was doing. He probably didnt know what his family was doing in the past, so he didnt care. Tsk, if I give you all my fortune, will you stay by my side? Why dont you go on a trip with me then? Together? Yes, with the money you gave me. Of course, it was based on the premise that the culprit would be caught and pay for his crime by then And if the head was closer than he thought, he wouldnt even think about traveling. Ahem That sounds good. Chairman Yoo, who didnt know what his grandson was thinking, felt happy. He had a few grandsons who came to him sweetly, but they looked like they were struggling. The only one who talked to him boldly was Yoo Yeon Seo. Yeon Seo had another reason for participating actively. This is a chance to observe my rtives more closely. He still hadnt figured out who the head was. *** The brothers left Chairman Yoos mansion and joined the volunteer activities for the 80th anniversary of the founding. The attendants, including Im Seunghyun, followed them. Wow, its Yeon Seo! Awesome! People buzzed as soon as Yeon Seo got out of the car. They started by recing the appliances at the welfare facility. Then they donated smartphones and tablet pads for low-ie students. Yeon Seo handed over the new devices from Juseong Electronics with his brother and looked up at the sound of the camera. Oh, this is perfect. The PR team didnt miss this and captured it in a photo. It would probably go out as a press release in a few minutes. Director, Young Master. Lets go to the next ce. Without giving out the rest? We have another schedule. Can you postpone that a bit? Excuse me? The attendant was bewildered. He was Park Ji-won, who had been assisting Yeon Seo during his national bird reward vacation. The brothers ignored the rolling attendant and handed out thest one themselves. Hi. Yeon Seo approached a student who kept making eye contact with him. He was looking at him with a mixture of excitement from receiving the electronic device and hope that he might get a photo with the celebrity if he stayed here. Hello! Im a fan! The student shouted as if he had been waiting for him. He was especially short among the students, so Yeon Seo bent his knees slightly. Really? Do you want a picture? Yes! But can we take it with the three of you? The three of us? Hey, you must be good at math. He and his brother make three what a quick-witted kid. The students friend shouted proudly at Yeon Seos yful question. Hes the best in the whole school district! Oh I knew it. Bro, lets take a picture and go. The two students smiled brightly with the most famous brothers in Korea on their sides. As one of them started, people everywhere asked for their pictures too. The brothers epted their requests without frowning. Young Master. The ones who were anxious about him were the attendants. Yeon Seo, who had finally finished taking pictures and signing, put his arm around Park Ji-wons shoulder, who had a dissatisfied expression. He pointed to a ck car parked far away. Mr. Park Ji-won, do you see that? Yes. Thats a reporter. Where was it? Sports something Should I chase them away? Park Ji-wons expression hardened. Yeon Seo shook his head. If they chased them away recklessly, they would only get more fired up. Leave them alone. Theyll juste back anyway. Anyway, since Im involved, theyll talk behind my back if I do anything sloppy. Adjust the schedule as you see fit. Yes, sir. The attendants agreed, since he had his own reason. They had to adjust to whatever the royals did anyway. Yoo Eunho and Yeon Seo were on the polite side. Yeon Seo, who got in the car to move to another area, opened his eyes wide when he saw an unexpected person. Huh? Park Sun-woo. Hey, long time no see, bros. Park Sun-woo greeted them as if he was bowing. He looked a bit tired, saying he had left home early in the morning and went around distributing necessities. You do this kind of stuff too? Mom says I have to run around to earn my share. I owe you one. Come on. Yeon Seo had a feeling something was wrong since the holiday, and pointed to the phone fixed to a long stick. Some words were scrolling up on the screen. Is that live right now? I got permission. It helps with publicity. Your channel? Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo said at the same time. Park Sunwoo, who still wanted some attention, made a sulky face. As soon as his brothers appeared, the channel owner became irrelevant. [LIVE] Seonu also participates in the 80th anniversary of Juseong! -lololol your channel? (questioning tone) -hey bros, our Seonu is popr too! -hes so handsome -is it just me or did the quality go from 720 to 8k? -Seonu, move your face a bit, I cant see -Seonu, show us your bros Take this chance to say hello to my viewers. -lol look at him emphasizing my viewers -Seonu is kinda cute lol but his bros are too handsome lol -Seonu, Im saying this for your sake, stay away from your bros you look bad inparison Yeon Seo snickered at the chat. He had already seen them a lot on TV, so he reached out his hand to cover his brothers face. Hello. Ill skip myself since you already know me This is our brother. Hello. Im Yoo Eunho. Yoo Eunho, who was not familiar with this kind of broadcast, nodded awkwardly. -lol he introduces his brother first, hes a pro at broadcasting lololol -whats that voice, Im hooked -did hee from a cave lol Yoo Eunho was also enjoying the celebritys poprity, but he didnt do SNS like his father or brother, and he could only be seen on articles or news screens. The reaction was naturally explosive. But Eunho bro, dont you have to go with your big uncle? Hes the executive director. I prefer to go with you guys. What did you dost year? Yoo Eunho briefly closed his lips at Yeon Seos question and answered softly. Kimchi. Kimchi? Executives have to participate. Yeon Seo quickly searched his brothers name and the anniversary on his phone. There was a photo of Yoo Eunho wearing a hygiene cap, a vinyl suit, and pink rubber gloves, making and distributing kimchi as a charity event for the anniversary. Ugh. Pfft. It wasnt funny to make and share kimchi. Yoo Eunho had a neat and dandy image that suited a suit. That was no exception for his family. Thats why they burst intoughter at his different appearance. Whats with that expression? Whats wrong with it? Park Sunwoo couldnt find anything else, but Yeon Seo could guess that his brother had a hard time then just by looking at the expression in the photo. But how can he still look handsome like this? Its unfair. Bro, how about we start a kimchi business with our names on it? Stop it. Yoo Eunho pushed his teasing brothers shoulders with a small sigh. Yeon Seo and Park Sunwooughed again. -lololol I thought they would be different because theyre rich, but theyre just like us -Seonu, from our perspective, youre also unfair -I just came, what is this, a museum? A statue? -I thought it wasnt Seonus channel for a moment lol They chatted like that and soon arrived at the next ce. Park Sunwoo stopped Yeon Seo, who was about to get off first, with his hand. Bros, do you know what my nickname is? What is it? Super president. You? The brothers questioned him at the same time. Park Sunwoo confidently told them to watch and got out of the car. Hey guys, hello! Huh? Its Seonu! Wow! The children recognized Park Sun-woo and quickly ran over to him, forgetting about their ball game. Park Sun-woo proudly said to his siblings who followed him. Im this kind of person. Oh really. The childrens mouths hung open when they saw Yoo Yeon-seo. After a few seconds of silence, they erupted into cheers. Hey! A celebrity! I know this person! Wow Hello? Sister! Yoo Yeon-seo oppa is here! The childrens reaction to Park Sun-woos appearance was merely curious, but their reaction to Yoo Yeon-seo was five times more intense. Yoo Yeon-seo put her arm on Park Sun-woos shoulder. Work harder. Sob. Chapter 155: Is This Not Enough? Chapter 155: Is This Not Enough? Chapter 155 < Is This Not Enough? > Yoo Yeon Seo, Participates in the 80th Anniversary Charity Event of Juseong Group Im here for charity~ Yoo Yeon Seo, Joins the Electronic Device Sharing Event for Low-Ie Students -JSENM Director and Actor Yoo Yeon Seo Participated in the Juseong Group Anniversary Event. The photo shows from left to right: Yoo Eunho, Executive Director of Juseong Electronics, Yoo Yeon Seo, and Park Sunwoo, the son of the President of Juseong Fashion Division and a 3-million YouTuber Brothers selfie after a long time So handsome I wish he would do more works Did anyone watch Sunwoos broadcast? The brothers who treat a 3-million YouTuber like nothing Yoo Yeon Seo spent two days with Yoo Eunho and Park Sunwoo, traveling around the provinces and joining the appliance donation event. (The live broadcast viewership was record-breaking because of the brothers.) Really? Park Sunwoo was the one who got scolded. The public was very interested in Juseong. Especially Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo, who drew a lot of attention. Through Park Sunwoos live broadcast, they showed that they were not doing charity for show, but taking photos and doing fan service for anyone who asked. The publics evaluation was positive, whether it was from the articles or themunities. I guess two days of participation was enough. Yu Chairman was probably receiving reports on what his children and grandchildren were doing in his mansions study. Testing who would do better with the wealth he gave, he was indeed a mean old man. Im going to the hotel today. (Youre going to your aunts? Why?) Just, I miss Seoyun noona and Sea? The cousins were obviously an excuse. But Park Sunwoo didnt take his words at face value. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been distant with his cousins, changed a lot after the car ident. He contacted them first and even brought gifts. So Park Sunwoo guessed that there was another reason why Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly left. Come to think of it, Seoyun noona said she fought with her mother-inw. Park Sunwoo was the one who had a lively rtionship with his cousins. Could it be, he deliberately went tofort Seoyun noona? (Were you always such a considerate person?) Its not like that. (Wow I see the old you again.) Its not like that. Yoo Yeon Seo tried to say it again, but stopped. He probably thought that he remembered what Seoyun and Sea said during the holiday. (Then, will youe to see me tomorrow?) Im going to see Yujung, not you. (Thats the same thing. Then I should go to my moms too.) What about you? (Eunho hyung is going to grandpas?) Damn. Today, Juseong Electronics employees were gathering for a kimchi-sharing event He escaped by making excuses for his brothers, but that trick failed in the end. Of course, Yoo Yeon Seo would participate since his father and brother were there. He nned to visit when it was almost over and take photos with the employees. Anyway, Im participating, right? He ignored his brothers message asking why he wasnting and got in the car. The employees of the department store and hotel run by Yoo Minjeong, Juseong Groups, were gathered at the event hall to celebrate the 80th anniversary. They had a meal together and exchanged gifts, among other employee welfare activities. What? A royal ising again? Who? Thats. Could it be the chairman? Or Director Park? Whoever it was, it was an emergency. The attendants faces hardened. There was amotion in the lobby. Someone screamed, and others took out their phones and took pictures eagerly. Its Yoo Yeon Seo. Huh! The employees who turned their heads murmured. The attendants hurried to the entrance to greet the royal family who suddenly visited. Hello. Sir, what brings you here. He was not the chairman or Director Park, but he was still a person to be nervous about. The attendant who spoke swallowed his saliva, and Yoo Yeon Seo gave an unexpected answer. Because I was bored. Excuse me? He passed by the bewildered attendants and approached his aunt who was talking with the employees. Aunt. Oh, Yeonseo! Big Aunt, Yoo Minjeong greeted him with a wide smile and open arms. Yeon Seo, who lightly hugged him, nodded his head to his big aunts husband, who was looking at him with a nervous face. Hello, Uncle. So, what brings you here? Werent you with Eunho? I didnt want to make kimchi. Im nning to go when the event is over. Yoo Minjeong chuckled, and Big Aunts husband, Lee Youngtaek, snickered as if he understood. He didnt know where President Yus eyes and ears were during the founding anniversary event. Could there be a better excuse than this? Where are Seoyun and Sea? Why do you ask about our kids? I didnt see them on the holiday. Yoo Minjeong sighed deeply. He had told them to attend the event as much as possible, but his younger daughter was not cooperative with the family event, as if she was too foreign, and his older daughter, who had often participated, suddenly refused toe, as if she had ate rebellious phase. Dont even talk about it. Shes stubborn and wont listen. How can I stop her? Really? Ugh I wish they would participate well like you. Being a celebrity, the articles that poured out were different. It looked like he had faithfully attended the family event, even without Juseongs PR team. He automatically promoted himself. Yoo Minjeong lowered his head and went to another table. Yeon Seo, who thought it was time, observed Lee Youngtaek closely. What should he talk about first? Did you fight with your sister? Did she tell you that? These days, you can do anything with this. Yeon Seo tapped his phone. Big Aunts eldest daughter, Lee Seoyun, had gained courage from Yeon Seos words and started studyingpositionte, and that caused a conflict with her uncle. You should have let her do what she wanted, shes not cking off. Youre the only one I can confide in. Im d. Huh? Yeon Seo tilted his head. Lee Youngtaek breathed a sigh of relief. Its all because you influenced her. Hey, Uncle, youre too oppressive. How old is she? She can handle herself. Shes not Sea You never give up, do you? Since youre here, take some pictures with the employees. Youll get more articles if youre there. Thats not it His original n was to talk about what Seoyun wanted to do and slowly bring up himself and Lee Heeseo. But he didnt see any opportunity to bring up the topic. Wow, youre a fan! Can you take a picture with me? He bowed his upper body and smiled at the employees who approached him cautiously. Big Aunt stuck Yeon Seo next to her as if she didnt have daughters, and he was about to leave when he heard someones whisper. Oh my, he looks just like her. Wow Yeon Seos expression hardened as he turned his head. His uncle, who was nearby, heard the remark and approached him with a serious expression. Should I act like before? Or show a different side? The rtives didnt know he had regained his memory. Should he act like before and make a scene when he heard his mothers name, or show a different side? Really? Do I look that much like her? He chose thetter after a moment of hesitation. It was pointless to show the same old self. The employee who realized his mistake toote covered his mouth with his hand. Yeon Seo smiled leisurely and signed and took pictures. Are you okay? Whats wrong with me? Its been a long time. Yeah, Im d. If it had been before, he would have yelled at them for saying that and ruined the event. He was helped by losing his memory because of the ident Yoo Minjeong let out a big breath. Ill go now. Okay Honey, take him to the front. Lets go. They ended up being alone without saying anything. Yeon Seo met his uncles eyes, who was checking hisplexion. You dont have to follow me. You look pale. Me? Yeon Seo looked at the wall where his face was reflected. His face had turned pale. He coughed lightly. His uncles face on the wall looked worried. Was it a concern for him? Or something else? Im fine, I dont remember anyway. Thats enough. Yoo Yeon Seo suddenly stopped walking and looked at Lee Young-taek. But Im curious about something. What is it? My mother. Why did she do that? When he had no clue, he decided to confront it head-on. Do you know your aunt? Why she did that. Yoo Yeon Seos eyes fixed on Lee Young-taeks face with persistence. He had no talent for this psychological warfare, as his soul was that of a soldier. But he could still observe the subtle changes in his expression, such as the twitching of his muscles. If necessary, he could always recall his memory. Its not easy. He was blunt and authoritative, and maybe because he was a former prosecutor, his expression was very minimal. Thats why Lee Seo-yoon and Lee Se-a must have found him difficult. How would I know everything. Well, I guess so. Ill go then. Lee Young-taek watched his back until he was out of sight. Yoo Yeon Seo felt his gaze. Is this not enough? Or maybe his big aunt wasnt the one. Anyway, he came here to casually ask, not with high expectations. He would have to visit his small aunt tomorrow. **** So, how are the kids doing? Yes, the response is good these days. Yeon Seo, it must be because of him. He was a celebrity, so the publics interest was different. Of course, Park Sun-woo also yed a big role in creating a friendly atmosphere. Who would show such an event live? Joo Sungs event became the event of Park Sun-woos channel subscribers. Speaking of the young master Tell me. Yeon Seo young master is unusually active in participating. Him? The secretary handed him the data he had prepared in advance. It was a list of events he had attended during thememorative activities. Yoo Yeon Seo had attended almost all of them. Why did he go to my aunts? He said he went to Joo Sung Electronics kimchi-making event to bete. And for the charity fashion show, well he said he went because the vice president was too clingy and annoying. Tsk hes ruining the familys reputation. Still, it was an unexpected harvest. Yoo Chairman smoothed his rising lips. The secretary left, and he looked over the data again. He frowned slightly. Why is he suddenly doing this? Yoo Yeon Seo had his own excuses, but he couldnt escape the sharp sense of Yoo Chairman. He knew he had grown up after the car ident. But doing something he hadnt done before was not enough to say he had matured. What could be the reason He knew he was greedy for money, but he didnt seem interested in his wealth. What could it be? He was lost in thought when he heard the sound of putting down the teacup. Isnt it time to stop stirring up thepetition? It was Park Sang-hyung, the head of the strategic nning office. Yoo Chairman chuckled. Its an old mans hobby, how can I stop? Theyll really fight each other if you keep this up. Hmm Ill think about it since you said so. He said so, but he didnt look like he would. Park Sang-hyung smiled as if he couldnt stop him. You should go now. Right, you know how many pieces you have to buy today, right? Where do I have money? Yoo Chairman got up from his seat. Today was the day of the charity auction of artworks hosted by Park Geumju. Chapter 156: Grandfather Chapter 156: Grandfather Chapter 156 Senior, another three cars have arrived. Who is it this time? The reporters who parked their cars in front of the Juseong Art Museum didnt take their eyes off the camera and kept taking pictures. Another reporter was writing an article in real time. Isnt that Minister Park? His eldest son-inw was a prosecutor, right? Not very surprising. At this point, everyone except the president hase, right? Isnt that the former president? Where? Wow, it is. The former presidents, the prime minister, the ministers, and other political bigwigs entered the Juseong Art Museum one after another. Thewmakers didnt need to be mentioned. The funny thing was, even thewmakers who didnt show their faces in the National Assembly revealed themselves at the 80th anniversary of Juseongs founding. Huh, is this the Blue House? The National Assembly Hall? Its Juseong. I heard they even received a congrattory gift from a Middle Eastern royal family. What is it? What was it A gold statue modeled after the Juseong Tower. Its as tall as a person. Crazy. The reporters chatted while pressing the shutter without a break. Every person who entered was someone they had seen somewhere. They saw some celebrities too, but they were outside of their interest, so they only took a few pictures. That person is Chairman Kim of CheonYoo Group. Didnt he retire and live in seclusion after handing over thepany to his son? After the National Assembly, its the Federation of Korean Industries. And the business figures were all big shots too. But it wasnt very surprising considering that the event was hosted by Juseong. The reporters who were busy taking pictures and uploading articles felt an ominous atmosphere when they suddenly saw the attendants in suits lining up at the entrance. Huh? Senior. That car Its Chairman Yoo! Take pictures, take pictures! Chairman Yoo and Park Geumju got off first, and from the car behind, Yoo Gunmin, Choi Yoo Jin, and Yoo Eun-ho got off. And Yoo Min-jeong and Yoo Seon-youngs families also got out of the car and entered the art museum. It was a total mobilization of Chairman Yoos direct descendants. But Yoo Yeon Seo isnt here? Isnt heing separatelyter? Is he? They thought he woulde with them since he had been attending the family eventstely. The senior reporter who felt a bit disappointed because taking pictures of Yoo Yeon Seo with his family would make money sighed softly. Did they have a falling out again? About what? Hes still acting, so he must have epted his entertainment career, right? Or maybe, because of Choi Yoo Jins session? Choi Sang-jin, the president of Ajin Daily and Choi Yoo Jins older brother, was used of sexual assault, and his son Choi Ji-hoon was involved in a drug scandal and spent a few months in jail. Choi Sang-jin, who had received his fathers favoritism for being the eldest son, hadpletely lost his trust, and so did Choi Ji-hoon. Naturally, Choi Yoo Jin secured her position and was in the middle of the session process. Then he wouldnt have attended the service at all. Besides, do you think Chairman Yoo would easily hand over his business to him? Hes generous to his grandchildren, though. Then, a loud engine sound different from the other cars was heard from afar. Whats that? Wow, thats a limited edition No way Someone muttered that he was driving something worth as much as a house. Most of them used luxury sedans, but the shy sports car looked out of ce. As far as they knew, there was only one person who would show up in that kind of car. Wow No wonder hes been quiettely. Take pictures quickly. Are you recording too? Yes. Yoo Yeon Seo, who wore a suit that fit his body perfectly, got out of the car, and Lim Seunghyun, who had been waiting in front of him, followed behind him. Sir. That was close. Did everyonee? Yes. Im going to get scolded again. Are you okay? Lim Seunghyun, who noticed that Yoo Yeon Seosplexion had changed slightly from before, asked quietly. Yoo Yeon Seo stopped for a moment and looked at him. Thats why he was quick-witted He coughed softly. Lets just go in. If LLim Seunghyun was noticeable enough, his parents or brother would have known right away He was already having a headache and pushed back his bangs that fell down nervously. Yoo Yeon Seo, who made a dazzling appearance, entered the art museum with his agents behind him. The reporters who were watching him eximed in admiration. Hes really handsome. He hasnt lost his attention-seeking skills. Seriously. Do you think he did that on purpose? Maybe. He appearedte, alone, to get attention. It wasnt too far-fetched to think that, considering the old Yoo Yeon Seo. Well He had been quite well-behavedtely, but his nature wouldnt change. The reporter who was called a senior put down his camera and leaned backfortably. Ive taken enough photos, so Ill take a break. Upload the article quickly. Huh Arent you going to take photos of anyone else? The big shots are almost all here. And Yoo Yeon Seo is more popr than anyone weve taken so far. The junior reporter couldnt argue with that and tapped his keyboard silently. Yoo Yeon Seo, arrives in a shy sports car Yoo Yeon Seo, thete arrival of the royal family A dignified stride [Photo] Yoo Yeon Seo, participates in the charity event for the 80th anniversary of Juseong Group JSENM director and actor Yoo Yeon Seo is entering the Juseong Art Museum to participate in the charity event for the 80th anniversary of Juseong Group. Yeominmi Why is he going in alone? Wow, hes driving a car worth the price of a Seoul house Hes really showing off The immediate reactions andments were different. Huh? The senior reporter who was lying down with his arms crossed jerked up his upper body and observed the outside carefully. He tapped his junior reporters shoulder. Hey, wait a minute. What? Im busy right now. That person, that person He couldnt finish his sentence and picked up his camera. It was a jackpot, an exclusive scoop. When did hee? I think its because of his volunteer work in the countryside. Didnt they tell him to take it easy today? He must have been fulfilling the peoples requests even there. Yoo Chang-ho didnt look pleased with Yoo Eun-hos answer, but he didnt say anything else. He knew well that Yoo Yeon Seos sincere fan service during the volunteer work for the anniversary had improved his public opinion. Hes here. Yoo Yeon Seo, who found his family, approached them quickly. His grandfathers expression was not good. From his past experience, he knew that it was better to bow quickly at times like this. Im sorry. Yourete. There was a traffic jam. Yoo Yeon Seo let out a small breath as he saw his grandfathers expression soften a bit. He looked like he was in a hurry, but Yoo Eun-ho was different. Hey, you Its nothing. You look pale and you say its nothing? Im fine. As Yoo Eun-ho looked behind him, LLim Seunghyun shook his head slightly as if he didnt know either. If youre sick, go home right away. You know I cant leave in the middle of this. The brothers whispered close to each other, and the attention was more focused on them. The person who gave them a particrly intense stare was Yoo Gunmin. I shouldnt have synchronized today. He had received a memory in case there was another clue. But he didnt get anything, and all he got was his familys nagging. Chairman! Long time no see. As Yoo Yeon Seo joined them, people flocked to them as if they had been waiting. Yeon Seo, you greet them too. Hello. Yoo Yeon Seo followed his grandfathers lead, but he nced around without being noticed. Baek Seo-jun, who was standing next to the police chief with his arms crossed, looked like a bodyguard because of his size. He nodded slightly at him. Baek Seo-jun also raised his hand. He would probablye over to greet him when it was his turn. You have such handsome grandsons Theyre very popr these days He didnt feel well because of the synchronization, but he maintained a smiling face without any distortion, like an actor. Anyway, this kind of greeting was only for a moment. Soon, the attention would shift to Yoo Gunmin and Yoo Eun-ho. He decided to hide in a corner after epting it politely. Oh, my brother! The person who ran out without any regard for his dignity was the former chairman of Cheonwoo Group. Who was he to call him brother? Hes our great-grandfather. What? Yoo Eun-hos murmur made Yoo Yeon Seo turn his head sharply. An old man with an ordinary appearance that he could have met on the street was nodding his head to the people who greeted him. Yoo Chairman was so surprised that he jumped up. Chang-ho, long time no see. Brother! The session had been peaceful, but there were many rumors surrounding the second chairman of Juseong, Yoo Seong-won, and the current chairman, Yoo Chang-ho. There was a dominant rumor that Yoo Chang-ho had a hand in the sudden ident of Yoo Seong-wons two sons. Why did youe sote? The people who were watching the two old men who looked closer than expected murmured. What, they werent fighting? Even the rtives had a flustered expression. Thats how little they had interacted with the great-grandfathers house. Im seeing him for the first time. Me too. Yoo Yeon Seo crossed his arms and epted the words of Park Sun-woo, who was next to him. They seem to get along very well He was also one of the people who had the rumor in mind. He was the most likely candidate for the head among the rtives. But he couldnt tell from the outside. They could be so friendly and still have done something behind the scenes. When I asked you toe, you didnt even show your nose, but whats the asion today? I didnte for you. I came to see Je-su. Grandfather. Wee. The people who were about to greet him stepped back and watched him vent his anger. Yoo Chairman, who had been asking about his recent situation, gestured with his hand. The children and grandchildren who had been waiting for the adults conversation to end came closer. These are my family members. My goodness I cant tell whos who. Yoo Seong-won patted Yoo Gunmins shoulder a few times and smiled brightly. Wow Our princesses are already Princesses? When did you say that? You should havee more often, you said that. He seemed especially close to his aunts. He only had two sons in his family, so he must have liked his nieces. Huh? Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes at the nce that Yoo Seong-won showed for a very short moment. He hadnt shown his face at such events, so the situation might have been burdensome. But that wasnt the feeling. He seems ufortable? He looked rxed, so it wasnt the ce or the situation that made him ufortable. It was a person. Who did he show an ufortable look to? The person who matched the timing of his gaze and greeting was Choi Yoo Jin and his aunts husbands. The greeting with Yoo Seong-won went down to the grandchildren. He praised Yoo Eun-ho with a sparkling look in his eyes, saying that he had heard that he was the future of Juseong. He seemed to be keeping up with the news even though he had retired from the front line. Hello, Im the second child of the eldest. Cant you introduce yourself properly? When it was his turn, Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head and said. Yoo Chairman scolded him for hisck of sincerity. What? Haha! But Yoo Seong-won didnt show any difort. I thought it would be easier for you to say it this way, Im Yoo Yeon Seo. Great-grandfather. Yeah, youre Yoo Yeon Seo read pity, guilt, and other emotions in Yoo Seong-wons eyes. What is it? Before he could feel the strangeness, Yoo Seong-won greeted the other cousins and left with Yoo Chairman. He probably went to see the corporate chairmen he had been close with during his active days. Wow, it feels like a storm has passed. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been lost in thought, noticed the presence behind him btedly. He instinctively raised his arm to grab his neck, but stopped his movement when he saw his face. Dont touch my back carelessly. Wow, your greeting is too intense, isnt it? Sorry. Yeonseo smoothed out the wrinkledpel of Seojuns suit. Seojun felt his heart flutter at his swift movement. Whats with your reaction speed? Im pretty good, you know. Oh, really? Seojun looked at him with surprise. He was a cop and a sharpshooter, so he had some skills, but what about this guy? His instantaneous motion and the glint in his eyes were He hated to admit it, but he would have been caught off guard if he had rxed more. And ording to Yoo Eunho, Yeonseo had never exercised. What kind of martial arts did you do? I went to an action school for acting. Does an action school teach you that much? I dont use stunt doubles. Really? Seojun, who did not hide his doubt, picked up one of the champagne sses that the staff had brought and handed it to him. That was not important right now. At the end of their gaze, there was Yoo Seongwon. Seojun gave a brief nod. Do you think thats him? I dont know yet. Chapter 157: Don’t Trust Too Much Chapter 157: Don¡¯t Trust Too Much Chapter 157 < Dont Trust Too Much > Mr. Yoo! Wait a minute. Do you remember me? Its been a long time. Hello. Yoo Yeon Seo hid his nervousness and went along with it for now. How many times had this happened already?.. In the past, there were no groups that approached him so friendly after being harshly rejected by some people who came to greet him. Damn, I lived too diligently. He had long shed his image of being a troublemaker. He didnt know if it was because he had been doing well in the entertainment industry without any problems after the ident, or because his father, who had been absent from his life, had been bragging about him so much that he had a good reputation. How could this be?.. Should I break it? He had thought about it. He stopped staring at the champagne ss and handed it to the staff. He endured it for the sake of his familys dignity on thismemorative day of the 80th anniversary. But he would try again someday. Where is Grandpa? After sending them away, Yoo Yeon Seo looked around and frowned when he saw the man standing in front of him. Hey, long time no see? Who are you? The face was quite familiar. But even with his good memory, he couldnt identify who it was. Dont you know me? Im Kim Seong-woo from HU Construction. Kim Seong-woo He was the person who was in the memory that was synchronized. He had met him at a simr event in the past, when he couldnt resist his grandfathers pressure. He had provoked him by associating his entertainment career and his mother, and he had dealt with him, but he didnt run away in anger, did he? He didnt look like this back then Well, thats not important. Aha You remember me well after meeting me a few years ago. Didnt you get enough of being scolded back then? Yoo Yeon Seo yed along for now, as he seemed to not let go easily. Kim Seong-woos mouth twitched slightly, but it was only for a moment. That was a long time ago, why are you holding a grudge? Oh, this is a new reaction. As far as he knew, Kim Seong-woo followed his brother like a cousin, Choi Ji-hoon. He was narrow-minded, petty, and hot-tempered. He thought he would back off if he provoked him enough, but he was acting as if he wasposed. Okay, nice to see you. Bye then. Hold on. Yoo Yeon Seo looked at Kim Seong-woos hand that grabbed his arm with disdain. He had a lot on his mind already, and he didnt need this nonsense to stick to him. He felt his old personalitying out. Kim Seong-woo let go of his hand when he saw Yoo Yeon Seos eyes and tried to smile. Lets talk a little bit since itse to this. What have you been up to? I dont think we were that close, you know. We can be close now, cant we? Lets forget about the past. This guy, he seemed to have something he wanted from me Yoo Yeon Seo looked over Kim Seong-woos shoulder. Three women were ncing at them. Is that her? What? The person youre interested in. Kim Seong-woo clenched his mouth. He didnt answer, so it must be right. Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled. The women waved at Yoo Yeon Seo. So The womens interest was not on him, but on me, and he wanted to use me somehow, since he had a shallow acquaintance with me Dont tell me youre using me to woo her? No, no, what are you talking about. No. You even touched your face Why do you have such low self-esteem? Were you always like this? Yoo Yeon Seo leaned close to him and whispered in his ear. He had to lower his head because Kim Seong-woo was short. You said to me back then that your bloodline was worthless and your son would follow suit. You didnt even know what you were talking about. That, that was Dont you remember? Kim Seong-woo shuddered when he met Yoo Yeon Seos eyes. In the past, anything rted to his mother was taboo for Yoo Yeon Seo. Some people who didnt know that fact provoked Yoo Yeon Seo by mentioning his mother. They probably envied Yoo Yeon Seo, who had nothingcking in terms of appearance or family. And the more he was provoked, the more he acted out, which only made his image worse. But its different now. Unlike the past, when he didnt exin why he acted that way and fueled the bad rumors, he had earned the trust of his family to some extent. Well, you dont remember, so you must have talked to me well. Right? No, no, thats not it Kim Seong-woo, have some courage. People are not all about their looks. The important thing is the heart. Ugh Does it hurt? What if you fall down like that? Everyone is watching. Yoo Yeon Seo smirked as she pressed a spot on Kim Seong-woos shoulder. His face turned redder as he frowned in pain. It must have hurt a lot. Anyway, youre still stuck with your ugly looks and rotten personality. You have no hope. Kuh You can do it. Fighting. And dont forget to stay out of my sight from now on. She casually patted Kim Seong-woos shoulder and quickly left the scene. When she looked at where he was staring, she saw Yoo Eunho and Baek Seo-joon eating finger food and watching him. What did you do to him? What, were you watching? I was worried you might cause trouble again. She knew that wasnt the real reason. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed and reached for the ss on the table. But Yoo Eunho stopped her. Dont drink alcohol. Youre not feeling well. Do you have to go? Youre popr, right? There were still many people who wanted to talk to them. Yoo Eunho sighed as he had been bothered since earlier. It was fine as long as you stayed by my side Ah Was it because he was worried I might get into trouble if I stuck to his side whenever there was an event like this Or was it because he really liked being with me? Wheres Grandpa? There. Yoo Seong-won was chatting andughing with his old acquaintances and was about to leave his seat for a moment. I should go and talk to him. Should I go too? Can I go alone? Well, he seems to like me. She had to find out why he looked at her like that. Ignoring her brothers advice to go home if she was tired, she snatched Baek Seo-joons ss and put it in her hand. What? Drink this new one. Yoo Yeon Seo followed Yoo Seong-won into the bathroom and pretended to notice himte as she washed her hands at the sink. Oh? Grandpa. Yes, youre the second child of the eldest. Yoo Seong-won used the sink next to Yoo Yeon Seo after finishing his business. How are you? Its been a long time since you came. Youve changed a lot. But you seem to have fun with your friends. Yes, Ive seen their faces, so I should go soon. Can I ask you one thing? Yoo Yeon Seo grabbed Yoo Seong-won as he tried to pass by her. She felt like this was her only chance. Why did you look at me like that earlier? Did it show? Im sensitive to emotions. Im an actor. If his eyes only showed guilt, she might have suspected the head. But Yoo Seong-won pitied and sympathized with her. It could have been because he ordered her to witness a tragedy as a child. But it felt different. He was genuinely sorry for her. Anyone who knows your situation would look at you like that. Especially since youre blood-rted. I guess so. Yoo Yeon Seo deliberately made a pitiful expression. If he felt sorry for me, he might give me a small clue to identify the head. Seeing her like that, Yoo Seong-won licked his lips and looked at her with determination. Let me tell you something. Come this way. Yoo Yeon Seo led Yoo Seong-won to the reception room nearby. There were water and cups on the table with expensive sofas. Yoo Seong-won let out a faint snort at her preparedness, but Yoo Yeon Seo had no time to spare. So, do you know why I stepped down from the chairman position? Grandpa didnt tell me, so I only heard rumors. That our grandpa did some backstabbing. Heh, there were such rumors too Yoo Seong-won took a sip of water. He liked Yoo Yeon Seos directness. It was because of my two sons ident, right? Okay. Thats not true, actually. Yoo Yeonseo didnt fully believe the rumors, but he half-agreed that his grandfathers entric personality could have caused them. I had no talent for management. Your grandfather and Changho were the ones who handled my work. So you were like a figurehead? Yes, I inherited it reluctantly because I was the eldest son. He said he had nned to pass thepany to his younger brother, not his son, after finishing the important tasks. But before I could tell them that, they started fighting with each other. No way. Yes, that ident was not Changhos fault, but theirs. Yoo Seongwon couldnt finish his sentence. Yoo Yeonseo handed him his handkerchief. It was a tragedy that happened because he had dyed telling his ambitious sons that he would give thepany to his brother. He really had no talent for management. He was too kind and indecisive. He was the opposite of Yoo Chairman, who was cold-hearted but honest and outspoken. You seem to get along well with Eunho. Yes, well. Good. But listen Dont trust your family too much. Do you think my biological mother was involved in that ident? Yoo Seongwon didnt answer. But Yoo Yeonseo could guess from his expression, breathing, and gestures. He didnt think she was smart enough. He was just a grandfather who cared about his nephew and grandson who had suffered a simr tragedy. I should get going. Wait a minute. Yoo Yeonseo didnt just catch his gaze. He also remembered the moment when he had looked at his rtives with difort. If he said not to trust his family, there must be someone he suspected. Is there anyone you have a hunch about? Could you contact me if you do? You. Yoo Seongwon saw the desperation in Yoo Yeonseos eyes. He didnt know the details behind Lee Heeseos ident, but he could read a lot of stories from that look. Youre doubting something. Please contact me. I beg you. Yoo Yeonseo bowed his head. He escorted Yoo Seongwon to the entrance and returned to join Yoo Eunho and Baek Seojun. How was it? . Yoo Yeonseo answered Baek Seojuns question with silence. He had really hoped it wasnt true He nced at his family and rtives. His stepmother, who was chatting andughing with the guests, and his aunt and uncle. They were the only ones left. Chapter 158: The Actor’s Duty is the Work Chapter 158: The Actor¡¯s Duty is the Work Chapter 158 Hi, are you Yeon Seo? As he opened his eyes after a brief ckout, young Choi Yoo Jin was kneeling down to meet the eyes of the young Yoo Yeon Seo. I am I know. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had only peeked his face out from behind Yoo Gunmin, answered softly. Choi Yoo Jins face brightened up after hesitating. Nice to meet you. You see I wanted to talk to you. Do as you please. He had a calmness that was not typical of a thirteen-year-old. Before he was seven, Yoo Yeon Seo was lively and sociable, getting along with all the servants. But after the ident, he had locked himself in his room. He became withdrawn and quiet. Whenever someone tried to talk to him, he would snap at them to leave him alone, so his family kept their distance. But now he was strangely well-behaved. Yoo Gunmin, who saw hope in that, bent his knees and looked into his sons eyes. Do you know what youre answering? Youre getting married, right? I heard thedies talking about it. He had plenty of opportunities to hear it, even though he was locked in his room. He would hear it when he came out for meals or went to the bathroom. Besides, Choi Yoo Jin had beening to the house oftentely and meeting his dad, so he had a feeling that was the case. Are you okay with that? Yoo Yeon Seo looked back and forth between his dad and Choi Yoo Jin. After his mom died, his dad had lost all his motivation while trying to catch the culprit without any evidence. He had tried to be good to his sons after listening to his grandfathers advice, but the dark mood never went away. But now he looked happy. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded his head slightly. He could feel the two of them breathing a sigh of relief. Yeon Seo, how about we go out for dinner with dad and auntie? Go away! He thought of his mom and saw a flickering apparition. He heard a ringing in his ears and a headache came over him. He nervously pushed away Choi Yoo Jins hand. Im sorry. Yeon Seo. Yoo Yeon Seo turned around and ran away. He ran away from them and into his room, and the first memory synchronization was over. After the founding anniversary event was over and the suspects were narrowed down, Yoo Yeon Seo felt an inexplicable resistance. He felt ufortable putting Choi Yoo Jin on the suspect list. Maybe it was because in the sporadic memories he saw, Choi Yoo Jin had always tried to approach him, who was always annoyed and rejecting, and even supported him from behind when he started his entertainment career. He felt guilty for suspecting such a person as the culprit. But I have to investigate if I have doubts He didnt want to, but he had to. That action could also be sympathy for the young child who was involved in his own deed. Just like when he first suspected his great-grandfather. And when he opened his eyes again, Lee Hee Seo was in front of him. He took a breath as he was peeking at his memory. What is that? Oh, Yeon Seo, youre here? Lee Hee Seo hid something behind her back as she heard her sons voice. I was writing a diary. Cant I see it? Uh Her face was still twitching, but her voice betrayed her difort. How would you feel if someone watched you all day? Um I like it! I want to be friends! Even when you go to the bathroom? Thats a bit Thats what it is. Lee Hee Seo brushed her sons hair, and she felt affection from her touch. His chest felt warm because of the influence of the original. Why arent you sleeping? I have something to study. Study! I love studying! Yoo Yeon Seo jumped up and cheered, and Lee Hee Seo hugged him. He barely felt the warmth in his arms before the memory ended. Yoo Yeon Seo spat out the thing that was filling his mouth and sank into his thoughts. Diary? It didnt look like a diary. It was more like a file that contained documents He got up and went to the living room, and ran into Yoo Eunho, who had juste home from work. What, no overtime? Im not busy these days. Yoo Yeon Seo didnt believe him. She knew he was swamped with a massive project. He probably came early because he was worried about the miserable look he had on the anniversary. Family is nice and all, but its a bit annoying at times like this. He turned his head away from his brothers gaze. But he couldnt avoid his brothers keen eye. You again No, Im not. Yoo Eun-ho narrowed his eyes and observed his brother as he opened the trash can nearby. He had already cleaned up everything so that nothing would catch his eye. Yoo Yeon Seo changed the subject of his brothers interest. Brother. Moms belongings are they still in that house? In the annex? I didnt throw them away. Yoo Geon-min, who was convinced that there was someone behind the ident, warned him not to touch anything, and left it as it was. Even as he said that, Yoo Eun-ho looked at his brothersplexion attentively. Is Mother okay? Even though they were close in her lifetime, she wouldnt have been very happy. A man who keeps the traces of his former wife its like a makjang drama, and objectively speaking, its not good. He must have had a hard time forgetting. Yoo Geon-min threw everything away and investigated his wifes ident. He felt guilty for neglecting his sons at that time, and he still didnt stop doing everything he could. Actually, I think he was born that way Anyway, what would happen to Father if he caught the culprit? Would he be happy that she didntmit s*****e? Or would he be frustrated again by recalling the memories he had tried to forget? He was worried. As the synchronization rate increased, his attachment to his family became different. Now he thought from the perspective of Yoo Yeon Seo, not Kang Jin-hoo. Did you ever go to the annex after the ident? I did for a moment after hearing your words. Yoo Eun-ho avoided his brothers eyes. Ah, he didnt believe him, but he went there just in case. He felt a little relieved. Was there a diary there? I dont think there was, as far as I know. Did somethinge to mind? Im not sure. Im going to bed. Hey, wait a minute Ignoring his words, Yoo Yeon Seo entered his room and rolled his eyes. It might still be in the house. But how could he get into that house? He felt suffocated just by looking at it. *** -Rich Yoo Yeon Seo high quality picture Hes so cool Wow, crazy Is that a picture of the inside of the art museum? Did his fan take it? How can his fan get in there? I heard theres a famous person among Yoo Yeon Seos fans who participates in those events -Yoo Yeon Seo is quiet these days No news of his next work? He filmed The Murder of the Vulgar at the beginning of the year The release is next year, right? Do you think an actor can make a work in a snap? Yoo Yeon Seo can I agree Whos next work came out today? Why are you suddenly talking about Yoo Yeon Seo? Jin Su-ho, Park Min-woo, Lee Han-gyeol, they all came out -Is he going to the production side? An actors duty is his next work Theres no subject, but why do I feel like theres a subject? Are you angry? My actor knows what to do I know that too. An actors duty is his work. Lee Tae-gyeom looked at Yoo Yeon Seo, who was ying with his phone in front of the synopsis, with a sullen look. Is it bad? I dont feel like it. In the end, he closed the synopsis and put it on the desk as if he was throwing it away. Yoo Yeon Seo sighed. Thats Park Yoon-sooks script, right? The Queen of Rom-Com. Is it any good? Its too early to jump into romance. Why are they all romance anyway? What do you think? Its because of Guk-sae. Since you proved yourself in romance, theyre just throwing random ones at you. Its too early for that too. I agree with you on that, but the ones that came in recently are all like that. Hmm It was counterproductive to shoot romance back to back while the Guk-sae syndrome hadnt died down yet. The couple fans, who were dubbed as Hyun-seo couple, and especially the ones who were a bit off, still sent fake wedding invitations to the agency or made outrageous photoshopped pictures and acted like fanatics. But to do another romance for the next work? That would be rude to the female co-star. Of course, he didnt need to worry about that. The co-star might not care about that either. But he wanted to avoid controversy at the source. Isnt there anything without a love line? Like action. There are plenty of those but havent you seen them all? Lee Tae-gyeom pointed to the synopses and scripts piled up on one side. I didnt like any of them. The recent works he did, Guk-sae and Vulgar Murder, were not action-oriented. Moving his body was his best skill. It was a waste to let it rot. He felt dizzy from searching for the head, and he felt like he needed to move his body more often. Oh, right. He had forgotten. Lee Tae-gyeom took out a few synopses from his bag. How about this one? It came in this morning. This morning? It came directly to you. Directly to me? It was rare for a specific actor to receive a synopsis directly because of the work being tied up He unfolded the paper he received from Lee Tae-gyeom. Snake (working title) Director: Lee Seul-gi Script: Kim Dae-sung (Baek-ho-ham) Summary South Korea is no longer a drug-free country. Two detectives with special abilities chase after the drug organization Snake. Yoo Yeon Seo raised his eyebrows with interest as he quickly skimmed through the summary and character synopses. He was disappointed that it wasnt a solo lead, but the co-star who was confirmed for casting was Jung Hyun-sik, who had worked with him on Evil Spirit. He was a great actor. Lee Tae-gyeom sighed softly as he saw Yoo Yeon Seo opening the first episode script. He likes it, I guess? The president had nagged him, saying that Yeon Seo didnt have any ns for his next work, but he hesitated to hand over the synopsis because he knew that Yeon Seo was looking for the culprit. I wonder if this is okay But he knew that Yeon Seo had ambition for his work. And seeing his paleplexiontely, he thought he needed something to immerse himself in. By the way, does Kim Dae-sung write dramas too? I dont know. He said he wanted to show you first. Why would he do that? He probably turned his eyes to dramas because his position in the movie industry wasnt that good. Yoo Yeon Seos work had been rumored to be either produced or abandoned, but it was still risky to send a synopsis to a specific actor. Did anyone who debuted thanks to me ever send me their next work? As far as he knew, there was none before 2018. Writers like Jeong Da-hee or Lim Ye-na would keep in touch and ask how he was doing, but they wouldnt call him for their next work because the gender didnt match. Anyway, he felt good. The director is making her feature debut with this work, but she was famous in the advertising industry. She also did a pretty good short film. The manager said. Is there a video? If the manager said so Lee Tae-gyeom handed him a tablet pad as if he had been waiting. It was a bit weird, but it was an advertisement with a story. But the directing was neat and the action was well done, so he liked it. Nice. It has a public interest purpose too. So the scheduling seems to be going well too. Where? M station. Yoo Yeon Seo tilted his head. These days, there were many ces to show video works, such as cable or OTT tforms, so the public broadcasting dramas had weakened their position as they moved to ces with more investment. Isnt it a bit dull these days? So I heard this is a project youre betting your life on. But youre a rookie director Everyones moving to cable or OTT. There must have been no one else to take the directing job. Yoo Yeon Seo tapped the script lightly and sank into her thoughts. It felt pretty good. And this feeling always brought her good results. Alright. Ill do this. Set up a meeting for me. Chapter 159: Catch Them All Chapter 159: Catch Them All Chapter 159 < Catch Them All > Do you keep in touch with Seo-juns brother? Well, yeah. Hes my gaming buddy. Do you y games together? If you join us, well give you a ride on the bus. No thanks. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes at Lee Taegyeom, who was giggling. He was suspicious and annoyed by his brothers meddling whenever hisplexion got a little bad. His brother and Baek Seo-jun were close friends, so they might have tried to exclude him from the investigation. Did he tell you anything? What? About finding the culprit or something like that. No, he didnt. Im doing it on my own. He responded immediately, which seemed to be true. If he had something to hide, he would have stuttered and denied it. Dont you know better than me? Yeah? Do you doubt your brothers? Hey You dont, do you? Youre the witness. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. Was he thinking too much? Dont be like that. That brother is on stakeout to catch the culprit after work. Really? Was that why he didnt contact him much after he said he had a clue? He felt heavy-hearted. Hey, by the way. Lee Taegyeom told him what he had said to Baek Seo-jun and Lim Seunghyun. He was drunk and said whatever he wanted at the time, but the two listeners took it seriously. Maybe Yoo Yeon Seo would listen to him too. Yoo Yeon Seo rubbed his chin after hearing the whole story. It was a reasonable argument. What are you? Do you think its helpful? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. It was a new perspective. Well, if someone was angry enough to break into a grim mansion and k**l someone because they married someone else, it wouldnt be an ordinary obsession. Wait. If Lee Taegyeoms guess was true What if they used me as bait? *** With that thought in mind, he headed to Mpany for the Snake meeting. Is this the ce? I didnte to the wrong ce, did I? Its right. He thought he would just have a casual meal and chat at a shabby restaurant and call it a day. Thats how the lead actors were cast. He didnt have toe, but he couldnt refuse the request toe. The ce in front of him was a fancy restaurant that he remembered. It was a ce he used to visit often in the past, so it would be quite expensive. Yeon Seo! Writer, long time no see. Are you inside? Kim Dae-sung, who was standing outside, ran to him as soon as he saw him. Yoo Yeon Seo quickly checked his appearance. He looked healthy even though he was a bit disheveled at the White Tiger meeting, but now he was thin. You must have worked hard. Well, yeah. He shrugged his shoulders. His expression was bright because of Yoo Yeon Seos positive contact. But why did you send me the script directly? What if I dont let go of it? You dont think Yeon Seo would do that, do you? Hey, Im not that nice, dont you know me from before? Its not the same as before. Besides, your image is really good in this field these days. Oh, the articles about what he said at Lee Jung-hoons directors preview were out, and thanks to that, the number of aspiring writers who came to JSENM increased. He hadnt seen anything worth writing yet, though. Whats the rumor? Yoo Yeon Seo is a god. What? That was pretty much the reaction. Lee Jung-hoons directors script theft incident was whispered around and got a lot of attention, and Yoo Yeon Seo solved it and supported him during the filming and release, so they idolized him more and more. Damn really surpassed 8 million, and it was because Yoo Yeon Seo almost monopolized the theaters. That was probably done by my mother, not me Kim Daesung praised Yoon Yeon Seo as a god and a heavenly gift for aspiring writers. He spouted such exaggerated rumors. Yoon Yeon Seo frowned as he listened to him. What a bizarre rumor He thought again, but he had lived too earnestly. He should cause some trouble soon. I only wanted to choose a good scenario. Thats why you came here, right? I passed, right? Well, yes. But is this really the ce? Well Youll see when you go inside. What? Yoon Yeon Seo read the hesitation in Kim Daesungs gestures. He followed him into the restaurant, where the staff cheered softly and covered their mouths with their hands when they saw Yoon Yeon Seo. He was used to this kind of reaction. When he entered the private room in the farthest corner, the people sitting there jumped up. Why are there so many? There were too many people for a simple drama pre-meeting. Yoon Yeon Seo nodded his head first. Hello. Hello! Yeon Seo-ssi. A middle-aged man in a suit reached out his hand to him. Hello, haha. Its the first time I see you like this. Hes our director. My name is Park Cheolho. Oh, he finally became a director. He cameter than I expected. Yoon Yeon Seo shook his hand and greeted the person who introduced the director. She said she was the head of the publicity team and pointed to the woman next to her. This is the director of our Snake. Hello. Im Lee Seulgi. Yes, nice to meet you. He sat down after the brief greetings. Actually, we screamed when we got in touch with Yeon Seo-ssi. Really? There must be a lot of actors who would do it if they saw the script. Yeon Seo-ssi is our top priority. Oh, can you take a picture with meter? The head of the publicity team was brightening up the mood with her cheerful voice. The director, Park Cheolho, who was listening quietly, also asked him to take a picture for his daughter. Its lucky that the writer is friends with Yeon Seo-ssi. Its not because of our friendship, but because I liked the synopsis. Thats the bestpliment. Kim Daesung chuckled. The directors expression brightened. Yoon Yeon Seo was famous for being picky about his works, so his positive evaluation meant that the drama had a high chance of sess. Im d, Snake is our life-and-death project. We invested a lot of money. There was some bacsh because of that, but its none of your business. Park Cheolho said politely. It didnt sound like a promising work, considering the weak power of the production team But he didnt say anything since the director was in front of him. However, he seemed to guess what he was thinking, and Park Cheolho cautiously said. Well Actually, there were some incidents on our side at the beginning of the year. Really? Oh He didnt know much about it then. He was immersed in his role and cut off the inte because of the filming of Obscene Murder. Mpany had a strike in the early year and was in turmoil for a while. It was resolved somehow, but the main staff moved to other broadcasters or productionpanies. It was chaotic because of that, but dont worry, the Snake team will do well. I promise. He liked the synopsis, but he didnt feel good now. And he had never been wrong about this intuition. It was not a problem that the director was a rookie. He had done many works by rookies anyway. But since he was a rookie, he couldnt rule out the possibility of friction with other staff. But he had nothing to say since the director said that confidently, so he just nodded silently. He was only a simple lead actor here, not a productionpany official or an investor. What about our publicity schedule? The head of the publicity team, who was rolling her eyes and listening to their conversation, casually said. She had almost confirmed his appearance. What do you have? Magazine photoshoots and variety shows, and guerri dates and stuff Guerri dates? Its something they used to do on entertainment programs, but it was discontinued and now they run it on a MyTube channel. They would appear on the street without notice, interview pedestrians, and do fan service while promoting their work. Yoon Yeon Seos eyes sparkled. That n to use me as bait, I think I can do it soon. Good, book them all. Huh? The head of the publicity team widened her eyes. In fact, Yoon Yeon Seos publicity schedule for his works was nothing more than magazine photoshoots or simple interviews. He had appeared on variety shows once or twice, but never again. But now he suddenly agreed to participate in all the publicity events. Thats surprising. Did you change your mind? The main actor cant keep doing this. Well, were happy about it. The head of the PR team hastily revised the n. He knew he would bete for work because of this, but the variety department was also thirsty for Yoo Yeon Seos appearance, so it was good news. The directors mouth split into a grin as he listened from the side. However, I would prefer outdoor activities. Outdoor activities? I want to meet the fans on the street as well, like the guerri date you mentioned I know it might be a bit hard for you. Oh, no. Its not hard at all. Ill try to coordinate it well. The request was a bit unusual, but it was not difficult. There were many variety programs that would wee him with open arms and roll out the red carpet for him if he appeared. In fact, the entire variety department would wee him. Then, Ill leave it to you. Were the ones who should thank you. After finishing the meal, Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head slightly to the director Lee Seulgi and the writer Kim Daesung. Yoo Yeon Seo, confirmed to star in M Companys anticipated work Snake Father and son who met in Evil Spirit, this time they meet as colleagues Snake Yoo Yeon Seo and Jung Hyunsik confirmed to star
    • In Snake, Yoo Yeon Seo ys a former special forces soldier and a current police officer who gained a special ability after a mysterious ident.
Wow, finally My actor got his next work!!! Aaah!! Im worried Isnt the public broadcasting not good these days? I heard they lost a lot of veterans because of the strike I was waiting for his next work, but its not a movie Im d its not a movie I can see him sooner Yoo Yeon Seo has a good eye for works, so Im looking forward to it Why is my actor not getting any offers The character is a bit simr to Baek Ho-ham, but its okay since hes a great actor Who is the director? Anyone knows? Hes famous in the advertising industry, but this is his first feature film debut Ah Im nervous Why are the people who hate Yoo Yeon Seo not here He hasnt even started filming yet and theyre already saying theyre worried *** He confirmed his next work, and he visited the action school for the first time in a long time to immerse himself in the role. The role he yed was a former special forces soldier, and while his partner Jung Hyunsik was the brain, he was the one who ran with his feet. I need to work on my body too. He thought so and started the next move. It was refreshing to move his body without any wires. He was a bit confusedtely because of the head he was looking for. Wow Hes flying, hes flying. Did he get better than before? The martial arts director of Cheonha Action School, Park Sungjin, admired Yoo Yeon Seos movements. He had nothing to teach him, so he just lent him the training hall. Yoo Yeon Seo kicked the wall and spun in the air, and the director and the trainees pped. Is that possible without wires? Thats right. How did you teach him that? I taught him a few times, but only he can do that. Hell do well in the drama. Chapter 160: You’ve grown a lot Chapter 160: You¡¯ve grown a lot Chapter 160 Han Yoo-jun Violent Crimes Division 3, Drug Investigation Team, Info Police Station, West Gyeonggi Province Yoo-jun, you must always live a good and upright life. Whenever he thought of his childhood, he heard his fathers voice. Be good and upright, be grateful to the patriots and martyrs who made you who you are. Always have patriotism and dont cause trouble to others. It was almost like brainwashing. He grew up following those teachings without straying, but he had a twistedness in his heart. He lost his mother early and his fathers oppressive behavior got worse. It was like an obsession. So he ran away from home and joined the army after graduating from high school. He was sessful and recognized for his abilities, but he always had his fathers shadow haunting him. He came out on leave after hearing the news of his fathers death and got into a car ident. Bang! With a loud noise, the stand sandbag fell over and rolled away. The people at the action school all looked in one direction. Yoo Yeon Seo, who came to his senses, clenched and unclenched his fist. Ah, damn. He forgot to control his strength while thinking about the character he would y in his next work. He nkly looked at the students who gathered around the sandbag. Wow, crazy! Isnt that super heavy? How did you do that? The cloth pieces that filled the sandbag were spilling out like guts. Yoo Yeon Seo shook his hand as if it hurt and made a flustered expression. I dont know, Im not usually weak, you know? No way Thats not very old, you know. Didnt you say you had a schedule, director? Arent you going? I still have some time left. The martial arts director, Park Sung-jin, pressed the sandbag with his hand. It took two people to hug and groan to get the sandbag back up. It was that heavy, but Yoo Yeon Seo knocked it over? Wow, this is useless. How did it tear like that? The directors and students murmured around the sandbag and turned their heads to look at Yoo Yeon Seo. He shrugged his shoulders as he was singled out by their gaze. Actually, I kicked it with my foot. Even if you kicked it, thats not an easy weight to knock over. Did you put some weird device on it to surprise me? No way. That would be a waste. Then why is that? As Yoo Yeon Seo came out shamelessly, Park Sung-jin scratched the back of his head and nodded. What really happened? I cant even knock that over easily. Are you hurt anywhere? It hurts a bit. You should go to the hospital, just in case. He tilted his head as he saw Yoo Yeon Seo nod. His face was too calm for someone who said it hurt. Anyway, Ill pay for the damage. Its okay. Its all thanks to you, Yoo Yeon Seo. I guess I should go now. It would be better to leave quickly before he got more suspicious. Yoo Yeon Seo nodded lightly to the students who cheered for him toe again and headed to the van. Lee Taegyeom, who was waiting in the drivers seat ying a game, looked at him with surprise. You came out early today? I had something to do. Going home? Yeah. He buried himself in the car seat and opened the synopsis of Snake. He looked for the part where he would y the role of Han Yoo-jun after the car ident. And thats when it started. He woke up in the hospital after the ident and couldnt regain his senses because of the sudden amplification of the sound. He heard the voices of the patients, nurses, and doctors, as well as the stones rolling on the street. He went to the hospital again after he was discharged, but the treatment had no effect. He couldnt perform his duties properly because he couldnt block out the sound. He left the army and wandered around. The sound kept flooding in and his headache never stopped. Was the voice I heard really the persons inner thoughts? Or am I crazy? Yoo-jun, use your abilities to help those in need. Dont ignore the weak. Ironically, what gripped his mind was his fathers brainwashing-like teachings. If Im not crazy and I can really read the sounds of everything, and if I can use this ability He got up again and applied for the police exam to use his ability. What do you hear? And he met his boss, Son Jin-ho, who looked a bit like his father. Wow Thats amazing. What is? Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo didnt answer. Lee Taegyeom thought he was acting weird again and focused on driving. He looks a bit like me. Han Yoo-joon had a car ident and got a strange ability to hear the sounds of everything. It was like a hallucination and he went half-crazy. The previous works he did, and Snake too They were strangely simr to him. Whether it was a coincidence or he unconsciously chose these characters because they were easy to act Do I have anything today? Nothing. Oh! Today is the Korean Film Awards. Ah. He had to watch that. Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo loosened his body at the action school and went home. He sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. Themercials ended and the awards ceremony began. This director will surely win. Daman was one of the top 10 box office hits this year. He didnt make it to the directors award nominee because of his career, but the rookie directors award was his for sure. He watched the poprity award and the special award named after the sponsor with a nd face, and he turned up the TV volume when he saw a familiar face among the nominees. (The Korean Film Awards rookie directors award goes to.) (Congrattions to director Lee Jung-hoon of Daman.) Lee Jung-hoon, who was dressed in a neat suit, got up awkwardly. He covered his mouth with his hand as if he was overwhelmed by the apuse of the people. He went up to the stage, received the award, and stood in front of the microphone. He was already in tears. (Uh) (The director is so happy that hes taking a breath, right?) (Please give a round of apuse for the director.) The actor who had been hosting the Korean Film Awards for several years helped Lee Jung-hoon, who didnt know what to say first. The audience and the nominees pped and cheered for him. Lee Jung-hoon, who was about to cry again, couldnt dy any longer and stared at the camera with his eyes wide open. (Uh Thank you very much. Thank you to the audience who enjoyed Daman, and to the staff and actors who worked hard) He took a short breath and stroked the golden trophy in his hand with a loving hand. (And thank you to Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo, who trusted me and took care of the investment and production and supported me. Without Yoo Yeon Seo, Daman wouldnt have been made. Thank you.) Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo snickered. Yeah, I did a lot for him. He would have been disappointed if he said thatter. He also thanked Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo twice more and stepped back. He didnt have much time left for his eptance speech because he hesitated in front. He was about to go down the stage when he eximed and came back and said hastily. (Ah! And thank you to director Cheon Seong-min for helping me a lot.) There were many directors who volunteered to be assistant directors for their beloved disciples. Cheon director also helped a lot with the filming of Daman. He refused to be credited, but he eventually put his name on the ending credit. Hell be pissed when he sees this. He was so famous for being a master at first, but now he was just a director who was crazy about expensive wine. The audienceughed at Lee Jung-hoons behavior. Well, good for him. Lee Jung-hoon made a brilliant directorial debut, and Cheon directors movie was also preparing for the international film festival. Vulgar Murder was also working hard for the next years film festival, so he might be able to stand at the overseas film festival with two works. Lee Jung-hoon went down the stage and the congrattory performance began. Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo turned off the TV without hesitation. Now, lets do my work. He opened the synopsis again, and the phone vibrated. (Jung Hyun-sik hyung) Yoo Yeon Seo, do you have time? **** Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo, who received a call from Jung Hyun-sik, stopped for a moment at the entrance. Hes not the type to push me like this. He had made an appointment a few weeks ago. Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo was so busy that he did. But it was not good that he suddenly called me out and said that it had to be today. And the meeting ce was a restaurant where personal space was prepared and celebrities often visited. Jung Hyun-sik usually preferred noisy pubs or raw fish restaurants. He liked them because they smelled like people. Hyung, long time no see. He opened the sliding door of the corner room with the guidance of the employee and greeted him. You came early Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo couldnt finish his sentence and stiffened his body. He read what he was trying to do at once from Jung Hyun-siks atmosphere and expression. Sit down. "Okay." Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo cautiously sat down across from him, following his gesture. He felt like he was a subordinate to a superior. Jung Hyun-sik was acting as Son Jin-ho from Snake''. Then he should also act as Han Yoo-jun. "So, you''re from the special forces?" Jung Hyun-sik waved his hand in the air. He opened a virtual file and flipped the paper. It looked like he was reading a personnel record. Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo answered in a stern voice. "Yes, I am." "Why did you choose to be a cop?" Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo swallowed his saliva. This was an interview. To join the drug investigation team 3, where Son Jin-ho was appointed as the team leader. "I wanted to use my skills." "Wouldn''t the police special forces be better for that?" He hadn''t received the final script yet. But he had read the character synopsis over and over. Not only Han Yoo-jun, whom he would y, but also all the supporting characters. So he had to respond as the character himself. "I think I''m also good at using my head." "Really? You passed the exam on the first try? You''re smart. I couldn''t do that." Jung Hyun-sik leaned back on the backrest and breathedfortably. Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo also rxed and let out a small breath. "Thank you." "But I heard you''re called a weirdo at the station." But Jung Hyun-sik stopped breathing and looked at Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo again. He controlled his breathing to increase the tension. It was an acting technique. Jung Hyun-sik, who would y Son Jin-ho in Snake'', was a veteran detective in the violent crimes division. He had the ability to read the innermost feelings of everything and used it to achieve a 100% arrest rate. He was also a victim of the traffic ident that Han Yoo-jun was involved in. So, after the ident that they both suffered at the same time, the ability to hear the sounds of everything moved from Son Jin-ho to Han Yoo-jun. And Son Jin-ho had a vague guess about that fact from Han Yoo-jun''s unusual background and rumors. "You arrested them based on suspicion without evidence, and it turned out to be strangely right?" "I have a good intuition." "Is that really enough to solve everything?" Jung Hyun-sik lifted his upper body from the backrest and put his elbows on the table and sped his fingers. He stared at Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo with a fierce look. It resembled the oppressive father figure, and Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo avoided it by rolling his eyes. "What do you hear?" And Jung Hyun-sik shouted in his mind. To make Han Yoo-jun, who could read the other''s mind, suffer. Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo saw the veins on Jung Hyun-sik''s neck and instinctively frowned and brought his hand to his ear. As if he was in pain because of the shout in his mind. "Ugh!" Han Yoo-jun was still inexperienced in using his ability. Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo bowed his head in pain, his face turning red. After a while, Jung Hyun-sik''s gentleughter was heard. "You''ve improved a lot." Who are you to say that? Yoo Yoo Yeon Seo gave a hollowugh as he looked at him, who had returned to his original self. Chapter 161: See you at the shooting. Chapter 161: See you at the shooting. Chapter 161 < See you at the shooting. > Uh Manager. Huh? Manager Park, who had returned to the agency after a meeting, was busy preparing for the next meeting. Lee Taegyeom, who had been looking around for a while, stood next to him. Do you use a cafe for drama announcements? A cafe? Thats an old-fashioned way. Nowadays, people use apps, like Band or something. Really? Ive never seen this before. Why, does Snake use a cafe? Lee Taegyeom nodded. Manager Park took his hands off the keyboard and rested his chin on them. Oh Is the assistant director there Eom Dongpil? Hes an old-timer. The staff use an onlinemunity tomunicate during the drama production stage. Since its hard to organize group chats, they use themunity board, where they post announcements about the shooting location and the script. The managers also joined. It was more efficient to write one post on the board than to contact each other individually. How do you know? Do you know him, Manager? There was a rumor that Director Eom was making aeback. I wondered where I had heard of him before Director? Lee Taegyeom turned on his phone and searched for Eom Dongpil. He had quite a few works under his name. How did such a person be an assistant director for a rookie? He has a lot of filmography, doesnt he? Well, hes pretty much done now He was a bit popr back in the day, but he fell offpletely because of various incidents. I see But why did hee in as an assistant director instead of a director? Well, sometimes people like thate in as assistant directors. They know the camera and the scene well, I guess. He meant that he was a washed-up director who wanted to make some money by using his experience. But what were those incidents? You know, he was acting up because he thought he was famous. His reputation wasnt very good. And he ruined everything he filmed after that. Oh I hope there wont be any problems. Yoo Yeon Seo, to him? He would have been fired if he had been fired, right? He wont get kicked out. Hes got a good sense of things. Thats what Im saying. Manager Park then nodded his head as if he understood. Well, Eom Dongpil wouldnt treat Yoo Yeon Seo badly because of his personality, and he would bother her from the side after seeing her background. Then, would Yoo Yeon Seo just sit still? He thought for a moment and shrugged his shoulders. Well, shes not like she used to be. Ive been seeing some signstely. Really? But shell keep the line. Im more worried about that rookie director Will the shooting go smoothly? Lee Taegyeom bit his lower lip slightly. An assistant director with a bad reputation and a rookie with some experience, but it was his first drama. Thebination wasnt good. He hoped that they wouldnt cause any trouble for them. Yeon Seo will do well, Im sure. I hope so. Wow I just got goosebumps. He said that Yeon Seo would do well as if it was obvious. Manager Park rubbed his arms with both hands. Lee Taegyeom smiled soullessly. Dont push yourself too hard, Manager. I wish I could I have to sort out the minutes. By the way, youve been doing well, havent you? Youll be a manager soon, right? What are you talking about, Im stillcking. Then who will run his load? Oh, right. Lee Taegyeom returned to his seat and looked at the staffmunity of Snake on the monitor. Why didnt they make it private? What if some weirdo joined? Yoo Yeon Seo tried to be the character herself in her daily life whenever she had time to meet with Jung Hyunsik. In the drama, Han Yoojun was a special forces veteran who didnt spare his body. And since he had aplicated family history, some of the fans who saw the character synopsis wondered if they could expect blood, sweat, and tears. And one of the directors of Cheonha Action School was in charge of the action director of Snake. He would go to the action school whenever his head wasplicated and pretend to know nothing about the action in the drama and ask for advice. Time passed and the public script reading of Snake finally came. The invited reporters came to the reading site with their cameras one by one. They said they staked their lives on it, but they invited a lot of reporters. Do you think itll go well? I dont know. Isnt it a quick fix because of the strike aftermath? Well, Yoo Yeon Seo chose the work, so its not a quick fix. Some possible ways to continue the response are: Hey, how can you be so lucky all the time? Huh? That guy You go inside first. The senior reporter who recognized someone sent his junior inside. He pretended to have just arrived and approached a person. Excuse me, arent you Director Eom Dong-pil? Ah Kim Reporter? Long time no see. How have you been? Ive been fine. But, are you directing Snake? No, right The name was a womans. Kim Reporters voice had a hint ofughter, but it sounded like mocking. Eom Dong-pils cheek muscles twitched as he read the provocation. Im the co-director. You know, theres this thing When the director is a rookie, a veteran helps out. Oh, so thats why you came. It must be hard, teaching a rookie. Yeah. Ill go to the bathroom for a moment. Sure. Kim Reporter sneered at the back of Eom Dong-pil, who ran away. He was so arrogant, but now hes just following a rookie? Eom Dong-pil is washed up. He hade to scratch his wound, because he had suffered a lot from Eom Dong-pil when he was a newbie. That b*****d is ignoring me. And Eom Dong-pil was also grinding his teeth. He actually wanted to direct Snake, but he was pushed aside by a rookie and his pride was hurt. And of all ces, he met someone he knew here. I cant let this go, I have to get a directing job after this. The lead actor was Yoo Yeon Seo. The person who would be the owner of arge contentpany. If he showed himself well during the shooting, he might get a chance to work with thatpany. The public broadcasting is over. The trend is OTT. He was already imagining Yoo Yeon Seo getting him into JS Entertainment, and he inted his dream of bing a star director again. Eom Dong-pil, who pretended to go to the bathroom, frowned as he saw Director Lee Seul-gi getting off the elevator. Director, what if yourete? Im sorry. She had actually arrived quite early, but Lee Seul-gi didnt say much. If she argued, he would say that she was spitting on his words, that she was a kid with no manners. The writer Kim Dae-sung, who was following behind, asked without any tact. Huh? We came early, didnt we? Lets go in first. Eom Dong-pil couldnt say anything to Kim Dae-sung. He knew that Lee Seul-gi was easy, and that Kim Dae-sung had a connection with Yoo Yeon Seo. The writer and the director made faces as they saw him leading the way inside. Should I go to the set for a while? No, its okay. You have to write the script, writer. Lee Seul-gi answered calmly. She was a rookie in the drama field, but she had a brilliant career before. She had seen many people like him while working at thepany. She was grateful that he cared for her and thanked him quietly. What is it? What? Nothing. And there was someone who watched the situation from afar. He was quite far away, but he could hear it if he focused. Lee Tae-gyeom, who handed him a tumbler, was startled, but he ignored it and went into the reading room. As soon as he appeared, the reporters moved busily and took pictures. Yoo Yeon Seo greeted the actor next to him briefly and stared at Jung Hyun-sik across from him. Jung Hyun-sik didnt avoid his gaze either. They had met often for the work, so they tried to immerse themselves by looking at each other. [Photo] Snake script reading scene A nerve-wracking battle between the two leads from the start Snake script reading Yoo Yeon Seo, intense eyes And that scene was captured in a photo. Okay, well start Snake. Im Eom Dong-pil, the co-director. First, let me introduce Director Lee Seul-gi, who will be in charge of the direction. Hello, Im Lee Seul-gi. He introduced the production team calmly, despite the friction at the entrance. He was d that he could separate work and personal matters well After the introduction of Kim Dae-sung, the writer, it was the turn of the actors. Okay, our Yoo Yeon Seo, who will y Han Yoo-jun. Our? Yoo Yeon Seo suppressed theughter that was about toe out and stood up with the microphone. Ill start the reading. The short introduction ended, and the people who participated in the reading turned the script. Eom Dong-pil, the co-director, did the narration, and the actors said their lines. The first appearance scene of Son Jin-ho, and then he meets Han Yoo-jun. What do you hear? The line that he had practiced by meeting in advance and bing the character itself, Son Jin-ho shouted in his mind and Han Yoo-jun pretended not to hear it as the script said, but eventually copsed. Yoo Yeon Seo covered his ears with his hands and frowned. It was as if he heard a loud noise for real. He could guess what the situation was without looking at the script. You passed the interview. Youll start working in our team tomorrow. Son Jin-ho was overpowering Han Yu-jun with his gaze, and Han Yu-jun looked stiff and rigid, but he didnt give in. You have that ability, but you dont know how to use it at all. Ugh! The next day, Han Yu-jun, who joined Son Jin-hos team, received special training on how to use his ability. Focus, and do it right. Does this really work? Han Yu-jun couldnt stand it and shouted. He didnt know that Son Jin-ho had an ability, and he didnt like Son Jin-ho trying to suppress him without knowing anything. He was like a son rebelling against his father. You cant catch the culprit like this. The actors came with their own interpretations of the characters. The reading was the process ofbining them into one. Sometimes, when the expression was strange, the writer or the director would suggest to do it differently in between. But Yoo Yeon Seo and Jung Hyun-sik had nothing to touch. Yes, next scene The two leads performed passionately in the reading, and the other actors also became more enthusiastic and delivered their lines. They didnt even have time to drink water, and their voices were hoarse. This concludes the script reading for Snake. Good job, everyone! The script reading was finished faster than expected. How do you think it went? I dont know much about the beginning, but the acting is already amazing. Right? The reporters left the reading room one by one, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who greeted the actors briefly, approached the writer and the director. Writer, what do you think? Its perfect. What about you, director? Kim Dae-sung wanted to add all kinds ofpliments, but he just raised his thumb. But before Lee Seul-gi could say anything, Eom Dong-pil interrupted. Wow Its really good. I have nothing to say. I was talking to the director. Are you the director? She stared at Eom Dong-pil without blinking, and he faltered. Lee Seul-gi, the director, felt satisfied and coughed lightly to hold back herughter. Yes, I also liked the character interpretation very much. Then thats it. Ill see you at the shooting. Chapter 162: Did I See It Wrong? Chapter 162: Did I See It Wrong? Chapter 162 < Did I See It Wrong? > Park Chul-ho, the head of the drama department at Mpany, was in a great mood these days. As soon as he released the news of Yoo Yeon Seos joining the cast, he received a flood of inquiries for advertising sponsorship. Naturally, the interest in Snake was also rising day by day. Yoo Yeon Seo, promoting Snake by appearing on variety shows Confirmed to star in a solo talk show This time, its an observational variety show Yoo Yeon Seo, filming 24 Hours Moreover, since Yoo Yeon Seo was actively participating in promotional activities that she didnt do before, the head of the variety department even came to thank him. Park Chul-ho, who was chuckling, heard the sound of the door opening with a bang behind him and sighed softly. Brother. Oh, youre here? How was the reading? Eom Dong-pil was the only person who could enter the heads office without knocking. Park Chul-ho sighed again as he saw his unhappy expression. What are you dissatisfied with now? Now even the manager is interfering with me. Why, what did he say? He said to quickly make themunity for announcements private Hes right, be careful. Dont you remember the ident that happened before? He thought it was a trivial thing to be unhappy about, but he pretended to be concerned about Eom Dong-pil and managed his expression. Eom Dong-pil ruffled his hair roughly. I should have directed it. Youve been out of touch for a long time, even the stray cat in front of you knows that. How dare you direct a drama starring Yoo Yeon Seo. Brother. You shouldnt say that, brother. As Eom Dong-pil protested, Park Chul-ho sighed again. And you just have to keep your ce, you said youd do well, didnt you? It would be hard for anyone to send an experienced director as an assistant director because of their pride. But Eom Dong-pil was the one who asked for help first, saying he wanted to return and get a feel for the field. So he just told him to give some advice and sat him down. But then Yoo Yeon Seo came as the lead and he suddenly changed his attitude. He didnt like the fact that he was trying to impress Yoo Yeon Seo and go to JS. Lets just keep quiet this time. Dont be prideful. Im asking you. If you just get through this one time, Ill give you another chance to direct, okay? Okay. Eom Dong-pil nodded reluctantly as Park Chul-ho pleaded with him. He was sure that his brother wouldnt abandon him, but Park Chul-ho had a different thought. Tsk, he wontst long either. He gave him a chance out of old friendship, but that was the end of it. Until it was time for her filming, Yoo Yeon Seo did promotional activities for Snake, such as taking photos or appearing on variety shows. When she filmed a talk show, she deliberately rented a cafe near the downtown area. But she didnt see anyone suspicious. Maybe things have changed. If the obsession target had moved from Lee Hee-seo to me, I would have thought he would know my schedule. He was so annoying to Lee Hee-seo. Yoo Yeon Seo decided to throw a bait. If he didnte this time, Etae-gyeoms hypothesis would be discarded. Y__Yeon Seo This afternoon, Gangnam Station. She deleted the post she posted on SNS after a few minutes, but it had already spread to variousmunities and even made headlines. Yoo Yeon Seo, posts a meaningful message on SNS and causes a buzz Whats going on at Gangnam Station this afternoon? Yoo Yeon Seo, posts and deletes a message on SNS Etae-gyeom, who had gone out for a moment to run an errand for Yoo Yeon Seo, came back in a hurry. His phone was vibrating non-stop in his hand. Hey, where did you post that? The director called me. Oh, just now. Wasnt it a secret? Can you post it like that? Why are you acting like this all of a sudden? Etae-gyeom looked at Yoo Yeon Seo with a suspicious eye. Why did you post it? I thought Id try to be a bait. You dont mean because of what I said? Yoo Yeon Seo nodded. The production team might have a hard time, but its not my business. She sent a text message to Lim Seunghyun to bring security personnel. Do you think helle? I dont know. It doesnt hurt to check, right? I guess so Etae-gyeom kept having uneasy thoughts. -What are you doing in Gangnam? Why is everyone talking about Gangnam Station? *** Yeon Seo announced on SNS that he would be at Gangnam Station. -What? Whats going on? -Why Gangnam Station all of a sudden? -Isnt he doing a guerri date for his drama promotion? Didnt Park Minwoo do that before? Yeon Seo has been doing a lot of drama promotiontely. -Oh, that must be it. -But can he announce it so openly? -I dont know, Im on my way to Gangnam Station right now lol -Me too lol -Why bother going to Gangnam Station? My husband is lying on the sofa and whining to me that he doesnt want to go lol -Jerk -F**k you -Dude, that joke is so old lol. You learned that joke yesterday and youre happy to use it today, right? Yeon Seo called Baek Seo-jun on his way to the guerri date shooting location. (You know youre such a troublemaker, right?) Why, youre off today anyway. And your house is in Gangnam. (How do you know my schedule? And how do you know where I live?) I have my ways. (I really dont want to get involved with you and your brother.) His brother? Did his brother do something? He became curious about what had happened and suddenly wanted to contact his brother. Ill do whatever you want. Who do you want me to introduce you to? (Actually, Im already here. But there are so many people.) Really? I thought there wouldnt be any since its still daytime. (Dont you underestimate your poprity too much?) He was amused by Baek Seo-juns sudden change of attitude and tilted his head. Is that so? (You know you wont be able to find him even if hees in this situation, right?) I know, Im just hoping. Hows the investigation on the person who was on Choi Namyuns call history? (Were you scared of retaliation? Youve been shooting around everywhere.) He meant that they had roughly located him. He had a feeling that there would be good news soon. Yeon Seo frowned at the many people he saw on the street before he even arrived at the shooting location. Surely they didnt gather because of him? It would be better to watch from upstairs. Ill send you the address, so stay there. (Really? I can just sit at a cafe on the second floor nearby.) Its my building. Ive prepared everything you need. (Oh okay, got it.) He had lived well withoutcking anything, but he was surprised by what he heard. Baek Seo-junughed nervously and hung up the phone. When he saw the familiar van, one of the production staff approached him cautiously. Yeon Seo opened the window. Hello, Yeon Seo. Hello. There are a lot of people, right? Idol fans with strong fandom tendencies could gather like this. But usually, even top actors couldnt attract such arge crowd. Yeon Seo thought he would be in the same situation. Tsk In his past memories, he was a curiosity seeker who announced on SNS and went to the street like today, but the people who were nearby just stopped for a moment because they were curious, not because they came to see him on purpose. He thought he would be fine today because of that memory. The chances of not seeing him even if hes here are increasing He regretted it a little, but it was already done. Yeon Seo thought he should be careful from now on and pointed behind him. I shouldnt have posted that. So I prepared a security team separately. Oh, thats too much Its good for us if there are a lot of people. Yes. The production staffs expression brightened at the news of the security team. They were more worried that Yeon Seo would be harmed by the people who couldnt handle him than the fact that he had gathered people. Yes! Guerri date! Finally, the person weve been eagerly waiting for is here! Today, weve prepared a live streaming as well! They had to do both recording and live streaming because of the unexpected crowd. But as soon as Yeon Seo, who had the microphone, entered the screen, the streaming kept breaking and the production staff had a hard time. Kyaaa! The fans who had run to see him screamed loudly. They even made slogans in a hurry and waved them. Please wait a moment, everyone. Please give Yeon Seo some time to greet you. Hello. Kyaaak! The cheers were so loud that it took a long time to finish the introduction. But Yeon Seo, we were supposed to surprise them at Gangnam Station. Why did you post a notice in advance? I wanted to meet more of you, so I got greedy. Taegyeom observed the surroundings from a distance. So did Seunghyun. They also warned the bodyguards they hired hastily that there might be a stalker, and told them about his gait, the scar on his ear, and his habits. Will this work? He had gained extraordinary physical abilities from the influence of the soul. Maybe he could filter out the noise in the crowd. Like Hanyujun, the character he yed in Snake. Yeon Seo maintained his calm expression without any change. Well, then. Who should I pick Me! Me! The reporter had a hard time frowning when too many people shouted to be picked for the interview. You, in the red coat! Come over here. Woah! The chosen person jumped up and ran over. Yeon Seo smiled slightly at the sight of his pure admiration. What do you want, a three-second eye contact? I, Im nervous The mischievous reporter didnt give him time to prepare. The woman who stood close to Yeon Seo covered her mouth with her hand. Okay, here we go. One, two Wait He pushed away the paper that was between their faces, and Yeon Seo looked at her as if he was Seonghyunwoo looking at Iseo-eun in Nations Bird. Huek Hey, careful. He gently wrapped one arm around her shoulder as she almost copsed from not being able to stand. Are you okay? Huk As soon as they hugged, there was an explosive scream from the crowd. The woman who was picked was small and petite, so the size difference drew peoples attention. Okay, this time, someone else Me! The previous fan service was more intense than expected, and people appealed themselves more eagerly. But the reporter defied their expectations. Lets do something special and bring a man. Hmm yes, you! Me, me? Yes! Come over here! A man who came to watch with his girlfriend was picked, and a student who was working part-time nearby was picked too. They did a few more fan services, and moved to another ce because too many people gathered. They gave up on finding the culprit because more people came than they expected. This ce looks familiar. Yeon Seo stopped walking and looked around. He couldnt see it well because of the crowd, but this was where I had the ident. Yeon Seo? Whats wrong? No, nothing. He hurried his steps again. He saw a white figure in the middle of the intersection where he had the ident. It was the usual illusion. He had gotten used to it by now. Just now what was that? But there was something different. Did I see it wrong? He couldnt be sure because it was a fleeting moment, but it wasnt floating in the air. It was standing on the ground. Chapter 163: Snake (1) Chapter 163: Snake (1) Chapter 163 < Snake (1) > Various people boarded the bus, found their seats, and sat down. There were some parents holding their childrens hands, going on a trip. There were some people who looked like they had a lot of stories to tell. And there were some friends who were going on a graduation trip. Han Yoo-jun, wearing a military uniform, was thest passenger to get on. As the departure time approached, the driver came in and closed the door. (Yoo-jun, you must always live a good and upright life.) The bus left the terminal and headed out of the city. Han Yoo-jun felt like he was hearing his fathers words, which he had drilled into his ears after hearing the news of his death, as if they were hallucinations. His father, who had been proud of his life, was found as a corpse on the street. The police concluded that he had died of a sudden heart attack, and his body was at the funeral home. His fathersst moments were so pitiful. Lost in his thoughts, he was shocked when the bus entered the tunnel and soon after, a car that was driving recklessly from behind caused a multiple collision. (Dangerous substance) Han Yoo-jun, who had briefly lost consciousness due to the shock, instinctively sensed something was wrong when he saw the oil tanker that had stopped right in front of him and the oil that was spilling on the ground. He sprang up and shouted. Get off and get out of the tunnel! He woke up the people who were still dazed and went to the drivers seat to lift up the bus driver. He was out of his mind and didnt know what was going on, but the people followed him out of the bus, seeing his urgent gestures. Oh my God Whats going on? They also realized the seriousness of the situation when they saw the oil on the ground and smelled something burning. Run that way, that way! They all ran after Han Yoo-juns words, and some of the drivers who were in front of them saw them running and got out of their cars to join the crowd. Han Yoo-jun, while evacuating, also found a person who was bewildered in the car and banged on the hood of the car. Get out! What? Leave the car and run! Only then did he notice the gravity of the situation and got out of the car. Han Yoo-jun pushed his back. Han Yoo-jun, in the midst of the chaos, looked around to see if there was anyone who hadnt heard him. It was thanks to his fathers teaching that he always helped people in trouble. Someone grabbed his arm. It was a couple. Excuse me, whats going on? We have to get out of the tunnel! Han Yoo-jun ran after his parents, but he carried the child who was slower than them and ran desperately. There was one more person who was running with a child in his arms. Son Jin-ho, who had been too busy to spend time with his child, had decided to take his daughter on a trip for a rare vacation. He was on the same bus as Han Yoo-jun. He had hit his head due to the impact that was transmitted to the bus, and he couldnt regain his senses because of the ringing in his ears. He felt a fern-like hand next to him and blindly ran out of the tunnel with it. Soo-yeong, are you okay? His expression hardened as he checked the child in his arms. This child was not his daughter. Jae-hyun! Mom The mother of the child who was following him bowed to Son Jin-ho. Thank you! Thank you so much! Uh Son Jin-ho looked around hastily. He was sure he had taken the child who was sitting next to him And their clothes were simr. He clenched his teeth at the ringing in his ears. Soo-yeong? Soo-yeong! As the ringing subsided, he began to focus on the sounds around him. The ability to read sounds that he had developed when he hit his head in elementary school. He had used it to catch many criminals and save many people. (What the hell is going on?) (What about the car? It hasnt been long since I bought it.) (Please, let nothing happen.) (Dad Where are you?) Among the mixed feelings of the people, he heard his own name, Son Soo-yeong. Son Jin-ho turned his head. His daughter was still in the tunnel. (Dad, Im scared) Soo-yeong! How could he confuse his own child? Son Jin-ho tried to go back into the tunnel, but Han Yoo-jun, who hade outst, stopped him. Mister, what are you doing! Get out of the way! You cant go in there! The car that was in the middle of the tunnel exploded, and the aftermath of the explosion hit them. The two people who were thrown by the shock, here, Son Jin-hos ability was transferred to Han Yoo-jun by a special effect. Ugh "What do we do!" "Did you call 119?!" People who had evacuated earlier gathered near the two. The voices of many people ovepped, but Son Jin-ho clearly heard his daughter''sst scream. "Su, Young-ah" With a desperate expression, Son Jin-ho lost consciousness as he saw the mes burning in the tunnel beyond the legs of the people. "How are you? I think I''m fine." The director, Jung Hyun-sik, and Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been carefully examining the acting they had just done through the monitor, nodded their heads after some deliberation. The cinematographer was quite famous in this area, and he showed a thrilling situation without adding any effects. Behind that was the decent directing of a director who could not be called a rookie. "Good, let''s shoot Yeon Seo again." Yoo Yeon Seo, who had to shoot from a different angle, wiped off the blood makeup and checked his clothes. He went back into the tunnel, and Han Yoo-jun, who came out of the bus at the cue sign of the director, evacuated the people. "Cut, wait a minute. The extras are not in sync." It took quite a long time to get the okay sign because there were so many extras. Yoo Yeon Seo acted the same as before without showing any signs of fatigue. "He''s really good at acting." "Look at him flying his body. And it''s the director''s first drama directing, right?" "The problem is not the director, it''s that guy." The staff who were watching from behind whispered quietly. Their eyes turned to Eom Dong-pil, the assistant director. He had not been filming for long, but he had argued with the director''s opinion in various ways. But Isul-gi, the director, just said Yes, yes, I got it'' and moved on, and they saw the director''s toughness from that. So they were less worried. "Do you think our drama will do well?" "I hope so. I hope we do well and get a reward vacation." "Hey, we''re not on the main side, do you think they''ll take care of us like that?" "You can dream, right?" The reward vacation of National Bird'' was envied by not only the public who saw it through SNS, but also the people in the same industry. People who used to avoid Yoo Yeon Seo''s filming site were desperately hoping that the lead role of the work they would join would be Yoo Yeon Seo. After the strike, the number of people who went to JSENM also increased. It was because they expected that Yoo Yeon Seo, who became an executive in thepany, would be a JSENM official. "But didn''t you see a lot of people at the filming site these days? There''s none here now because it''s in front of the tunnel" "Did you hear any eyewitness stories? It''s because Yoo Yeon Seo is here." "No, I heard there were quite a lot of people at the next filming location too." "Really? Do you have a picture?" The staff showed his phone screen. It was an ordinary person''s SNS. (Today they''re filming Yoo Yeon Seo''s drama here!! Waiting until theye lol! #Snake#Yoo Yeon Seo#Watching drama filming#I finally see a celebrity) "What is this?" How could they know this without leaking it *** Because of the ident in the tunnel, Son Jin-ho lost his only daughter and his ability to read sounds. "Let''s get divorced." "Okay." The only good thing about losing his ability was that he couldn''t read what his wife thought of him, who ran away to save himself and abandoned his daughter. He didn''t rely on his ability unconditionally, but when it disappeared, which was like a cheat key, he left a stain on his perfect police career. His colleagues said that Son Jin-ho, who was so perfect, had aged. He lost his touch. He felt more human. But what bothered him was not the gossip of his colleagues, but his daughter''sst voice. The painful scream that she let out while looking for her dad. In the end, Son Jin-ho resigned and locked himself in his house. Ding dong, ding dong Son Jin-ho, who had fallen asleep drunk, barely got up from the sofa and staggered to the front door as the doorbell rang incessantly. "Wow, you smell like a widower Did you eat?" "Why are you here?" "I came to see how you''re doing. Is this a human''s house or a beast''s house?" The chief of the info police, who had rejected Son Jin-ho''s resignation and told him to take a break ande back, clicked his tongue as he saw the mess in the house and his friend who looked terrible. "As you can see, I can''t treat you well." "Wow, how many cup noodles are there. Don''t tell me you''re eating this for all three meals." "It''s edible." He didn''t know that he was trying to act normal in front of his friend. The chief didn''t pity him openly either. As he was tidying up his friends house, the chief stopped his hand when he saw the investigation files piled up on the dining table. Son Jin-ho had covered them with a newspaper. He hadnt been doing nothing in despair. The owner of the car that caused the rear-end collision was a drug dealer that the drug team 1 of the Info Police Station, where Son Jin-ho belonged, had been chasing. Do you really want to catch those snakes? Why are you asking me something obvious? If it werent for that ident, my daughter could have lived. Moreover, it was an unbelievable coincidence that a member of the drug organization that he had been pursuing at that time was involved in the ident. It was as if the god above was telling him to catch the culprit. Thene back. As the team leader of drug team 3. Team 3? Is it a newly established team? It will be a special team for Snake. What about team 1? Team 1 had been chasing the huge drug organization Snake that had rooted in Korea from the beginning. Would his colleagues ept it if he handed over the case he had been in charge of to a new team? The chief sighed and took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Son Jin-ho. Kyung-sik was found deadst night. What? Park Kyung-sik was Son Jin-hos partner and the team leader of team 1. Son Jin-ho hastily flipped over the photo. There was a needle mark on Park Kyung-siks arm, who was found in a garbage dump on the street. Did they dump him in the garbage dump? Are they mocking us? Yes. The autopsy revealed that he had more than a lethal dose of fentanyl. Tsk Anyway, the team 1 guys are a bit exhausted because of this case. They lose them whenever they try to catch them, and they cant see their real identity It was natural to lose motivation when they couldnt see the identity of the organization that they had been chasing for years, and they lost their team leader to what seemed to be Snakes doing. After a moment of hesitation, Son Jin-ho mmed the photo down. Okay, Ill take it. Dont investigate too emotionally. Got it? Got it. It was a reasonable thing to say since his daughter and partner were involved, but Son Jin-ho nodded casually. The ones who still have the will are going to team 3. Thats good. Son Jin-ho bit his lower lip. Could I, who had lost my ability, catch them? No, I have to. Thats the only way to avenge my daughter. Oh, take him too. Who? Yeah, a nutcase. How much of a nutcase was he to be a lieutenant and get into the chiefs ears? He opened the file that the chief had put down. It was Han Yu-juns personal information. A special forces veteran? Thats unusual He even received a medal of honor? Why was he a nutcase? He looked up at the chiefs face. He brought in people who had no evidence and were not even strong suspects and locked them up in the detention center more than once or twice. I thought I was going to d*e trying to clean up after him. What? He acted so weirdly that he considered the people he caught as the culprits and investigated them seriously, and they fit perfectly. As if he could read other peoples minds. Son Jin-hos eyes, which had only a small interest, turned to horror. Could it be He searched for Han Yu-jun and the medal of honor on his phone. He saw a familiar face in the photos and interviews. It was the soldier who had stopped him in the tunnel ident. Annoying, right? You werent like this when you first took the case, were you? Do you know where he is now? The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!