Bedroom Genius Actor - Chapter 38

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Episode 38

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“‘Armchair Reviewer,’ would you like to work with me? I’m confident I can give you the best treatment.”

“…What?”

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Kim Ji-hu looked bewildered.

Suddenly asking to work together. He couldn’t even begin to imagine what kind of work a reviewer could do with an actor.

So Oh Jin-woo continued his explanation without concern.

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“I’m preparing quite a big project right now, and I think we could make an even better work if ‘Armchair Reviewer’ joined us. What do you think?”

“Uh, well….”

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Kim Ji-hu thought to himself after hearing those words.

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‘How should I refuse….’

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Actually, there wasn’t much to think about. The promotional schedule for ‘My Little House’ was approaching, and after that, the system would present him with the next schedule anyway.

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‘Besides, continuing to wear a mask and go in and out of film sets as ‘Armchair Reviewer’ would be a bit awkward….’

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More than anything, he was puzzled about why this person wanted to work on a project together.

After all, wasn’t it true? ‘Armchair Reviewer’ had literally only done reviews, and had no proper relationship with actor Oh Jin-woo.

So what did he know about him to suddenly suggest working together?

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When Kim Ji-hu remained silent, writer Hwang Eun-seok stepped in.

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“Ahaha… Jin-woo, if you suddenly bring up such topics, you’ll confuse the reviewer. Let’s find an opportunity to discuss this later….”

“Oh, is that so? Then today… Ah, you said you had something to do today. Then let’s meet after you’re done and have a conversation. Is that okay?”

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Oh Jin-woo seemed to have no intention of letting this go as he stared sharply at Kim Ji-hu.

Kim Ji-hu squeezed his eyes shut and said.

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“I’m, I’m sorry. I’m busy… It would be difficult….”

“…!”

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Oh Jin-woo’s eyes widened as if he hadn’t expected this at all, and PD Go Yeon-ha and writer Hwang Eun-seok nearby also looked surprised.

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‘He’s refusing this?’

‘If actor Oh calls it a big project, it would be almost a life-changing opportunity.’

‘…The reviewer showed a lot of courage.’

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Oh Jin-woo opened and closed his mouth for a moment, then asked as if he couldn’t understand.

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“Are you really not going to do it?”

“Yes….”

“Really?”

“….”

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Writer Hwang Eun-seok stopped Oh Jin-woo.

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“Now, now, Jin-woo, we need to start our work, so you should probably head back.”

“No, no. This isn’t right…. This could really turn your life around….”

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Oh Jin-woo was practically half out of his mind as he was pushed out of the meeting room by writer Hwang Eun-seok.

And PD Go Yeon-ha smiled and spoke.

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“Well, there was a bit of commotion, but shall we start with our work first?”

“…Yes.”

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***

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A few days later.

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“We’ll probably start the promotional schedule around next week. The release date was set earlier than expected, so it’s going to be quite busy.”

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Kim Ji-hu, who was having a meeting with Choi Tae-geon about the promotional schedule for ‘My Little House,’ was lost in thought even while listening.

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‘I’ve rested well so far, so now I should work….’

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To get many audiences to watch, making a good work was important, but promotion was equally important.

This time, since the release schedule was set too quickly, there were no variety show schedules, but there were mountains of things to do like press conferences, media distribution screenings, and magazine photo shoots.

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And the schedule that Choi Tae-geon said was most important was.

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“I’ll clear as much time as possible around the YouTube schedule. The filming will probably run long that day.”

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As time passed, unlike the past when they focused on terrestrial variety shows and related TV programs, YouTube had now established itself as one of the important promotional tools.

Especially when they couldn’t appear on variety shows due to release schedules like now.

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Kim Ji-hu asked.

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“Then which channel will I be appearing on?”

“You’re scheduled to appear on actor Kim Jeong-won’s ‘Actor’s Table.’ Do you know it?”

“Ah, yes, I know it.”

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Actor Kim Jeong-won was famous as an actor who was once very hot and frequently appeared as a lead actor in famous movies.

However, recently he seemed to be focusing on YouTube activities.

Since actor Kim Jeong-won was getting older, it seemed difficult for him to be active in projects, so that seemed to be the reason.

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‘Speaking of which, should I ask about it…?’

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One thought that wouldn’t leave Kim Ji-hu’s mind even during the meeting.

It was about the big project that actor Oh Jin-woo had proposed last time.

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‘If actor Oh Jin-woo called it a big project, people in the industry would probably know about it too….’

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Of course, he had already refused, but he was a little curious.

Since nothing particular came up when he searched online, he thought about asking Choi Tae-geon.

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“Um… Manager?”

“Yes, yes, Ji-hu.”

“Do you happen to know about actor Oh Jin-woo?”

“Of course I do. He’s one of the most successful actors these days. But why do you ask?”

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Kim Ji-hu asked hesitantly.

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“Have you ever heard anything about Oh Jin-woo preparing for some project? Or maybe some big project he’s involved in…?”

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Choi Tae-geon thought for a moment before speaking.

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“I don’t know the details, but it does seem like there’s definitely some big project going on. Vivid Studio appears to be gathering major investors.”

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Vivid Studio was one of the top three film production companies in Korea.

A major studio that had produced several ten-million-viewer films.

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‘Then… what Oh Jin-woo said about a life-changing opportunity…’

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If it was being made by a major production company, it would be almost like a guaranteed bet, and just participating would provide a great opportunity.

Moreover, if he went there, Kim Ji-hu would be able to see plenty of directors, actors, and staff members he was a fan of.

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‘Did I… reject it for no reason…?’

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Of course, even if that situation came again, he would reject it because of his current circumstances, but somehow he felt wronged.

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‘If only I wasn’t an actor!’

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If he had just succeeded with the project, he would have earned money and great honor as a reviewer.

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‘This damn system really isn’t helpful in life…’

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As Kim Ji-hu fell into his own delusions, clutching his head with a miserable expression, Choi Tae-geon just smiled calmly.

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‘I don’t know what it is, but he’s digging himself into a hole as usual.’

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Choi Tae-geon had now become accustomed to Kim Ji-hu’s strange behavior.

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***

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And so began the promotional schedule for ‘My Little House’.

Kim Ji-hu’s first schedule was the press conference. A press conference was where the film was first introduced to reporters along with making films. It was the event that marked the beginning of movie promotion.

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“This work deals with a young man who returns home and the events that occur in the countryside, and the nature of the work is healing…”

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Kim Ji-hu sat in his chair and stared intently at director Moon I-hyun who was speaking beside him.

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‘Well, there’s nothing particular for me to do anyway.’

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Kim Ji-hu’s role was only a supporting one, and although his screen time was quite substantial, there was no particular need for him to take the microphone at a time-limited event like this.

The time would almost be up just with the director and lead actors taking the microphone.

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‘Actually, that’s fortunate. If they asked me to speak at a place like this, I’d probably throw up first…’

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Kim Ji-hu smiled awkwardly.

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The interviews he had done so far were possible because they were in small spaces with just one or two people, but if he had to present in front of a crowd of strangers like this, he would surely have a panic attack.

As Kim Ji-hu’s expression worsened, Yun Se-ra, who was sitting next to him, spoke up.

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“It’s okay, Ji-hu. Today will mainly be questions about the work, so questions probably won’t come to you.”

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Yun Se-ra said with a smile.

As before, she seemed to have figured out what he was thinking from his expression.

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“Is that so…”

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Kim Ji-hu let out a sigh of relief, then pondered what Yun Se-ra had said.

Then, with a serious expression, Kim Ji-hu asked Yun Se-ra.

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“But, what do you mean by ‘today’…?”

“Oh, well, during promotion you’ll receive lots of questions. Especially since Ji-hu is a rising blue chip.”

“Ah…”

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That’s right. Even if not today, this was just the beginning.

Kim Ji-hu had been thinking about having to keep going outside, but that was just a drop in the bucket.

He hadn’t even thought about interview questions.

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‘I have to present in front of nearly 100 people…? Me, who’s never even done it at school?’

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Kim Ji-hu, who could barely manage to read with his head buried in a script when forced to present at school. He still couldn’t forget that feeling of having his soul threshed after it was over.

But now he had to answer questions from countless people without even a script.

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‘Please, save me…’

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Kim Ji-hu could only let out a silent scream.

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“I’m really weak at things like interviews… especially in places with lots of people like this… Is there any way around it…?”

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After the press conference ended, Kim Ji-hu immediately spoke to Choi Tae-geon as if clinging to him.

He was certain he would cause some kind of incident if things continued like this, so he felt like grabbing at straws.

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‘Promotion is important, but… it’s better than ruining the promotion by making mistakes…’

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Kim Ji-hu thought it would be better for promotion if he just stayed out of interview situations.

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“Hmm… it would certainly be very difficult given Ji-hu’s personality.”

“Right, right?”

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Kim Ji-hu brightened at Choi Tae-geon’s positive response.

However.

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“Then shall we practice a bit during the promotion period? If you practice, you’ll be able to do well on set!”

“….”

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It seemed Kim Ji-hu’s feelings weren’t getting through properly. He had forgotten for a while, but Choi Tae-geon was an extroverted person. His way of thinking was completely different.

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“Then I’ll prepare something starting tomorrow. I’ll gather people that Ji-hu can deal with more comfortably.”

“…What?”

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Before Kim Ji-hu could even respond, Choi Tae-geon immediately started sending messages somewhere.

Kim Ji-hu reached out his hand and opened and closed his mouth.

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But there was no stopping Choi Tae-geon’s ability to take action.

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“The CEO says he has time tomorrow, and actress Yun Se-ra says she’ll help too! Later, director Moon I-hyun and actor Park Seong-min will also help, so let’s take this opportunity to become an interview professor!”

“Ah….”

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The water had already been spilled.

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