Bedroom Genius Actor - Chapter 60

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Episode 60

“Actually, I didn’t expect to receive this award… so I didn’t prepare any remarks.”

When Kim Ji-hu said that, murmurs and small laughter leaked out from the tables.

“Still, I’ll give my thanks to those who helped me. Director Cha I-su for camera work, Director Pyo Jeong-min for sound, Director Han Gwang-ryeol for lighting, thank you. And the staff members, cameraman Kim Jun-yeong, Lee Ga-eun, and…”

Without stopping, without hesitation, he continued listing staff names.

As Kim Ji-hu’s words continued, eyes grew wider and wider.

The most surprised were the ‘My Little House’ team who filmed with him.

Kim Ji-hu had always tried not to attend company dinners, and they had rarely seen him get along well with the staff.

Of course, everyone understood this.

People have different personalities, and in Kim Ji-hu’s case, while his acting was perfect, he was the ultimate introvert.

But he remembered everyone’s names. Even though they could be considered just passing connections.

So the staff couldn’t help but be moved.

Most people who come to drinking parties every day and pretend to be friendly with others don’t even remember a single name.

They couldn’t help but be touched that Kim Ji-hu, who stood in the spotlight, remembered them who stayed buried in darkness to help the stars shine brighter.

“And also…”

As Kim Ji-hu continued listing names, the MC beside him asked with an awkward smile.

“You really didn’t prepare any remarks, right?”

“Haha! There’s a schedule after this, so you should probably wrap up now.”

Kim Ji-hu nodded.

“I’m sorry. Lastly, receiving this award would have been impossible if I were alone. To everyone who helped me, thank you, truly thank you.”

Having finished his words, Kim Ji-hu bowed and came down from the podium.

Yun Se-ra and Park Sang-min welcomed Kim Ji-hu and said.

“Ji-hu, you spoke so well in your acceptance speech??”

“Right. Did you really not prepare anything?”

Kim Ji-hu awkwardly scratched his head.

“I just mentioned the people I’m grateful to.”

Since those staff members all remembered him, he thought it was natural that he should remember the staff too.

‘Still, it seems like it ended well…’

Kim Ji-hu let out a sigh of relief.

He almost messed up his acceptance speech in the middle, but it seemed to end without problems.

‘Good. It was colorless and odorless, just as intended.’

He was just happy about the upcoming vacation.

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-Anyone who watched this awards show lololololol

Kim Jihu is just a total attention-grabber lol

Wait, is that person Kim Jihu?

Wait, I didn’t even explain the situation but you already know lol

-Funny things about Kim Ji-hu at this awards ceremony

Got chased away by security while giving autographs to fans

When MC said he’s getting attention lately, he looked genuinely surprised like he didn’t know

Said he didn’t prepare acceptance speech but listed all the staff names

lol hahahahahahaha

Who is Kim Jihu?

Each and every one is just legendary

ㄴ The more I look at Kim Jihu, the more I really don’t get him lol

-I’m the person who got Kim Ji-hu’s autograph

(Photo)

They wrote down the works they enjoyed next to their signature lol

So that’s why it took so long to get signed

Was the thing I recommended fun?

Nah I actually find it really entertaining lololol

But who is Kim Jihu?

-But what the hell does this Kim Ji-hu guy do

He’s timid but his acting is just goat promising rookie, memorizes all staff names, best fan service, his sister is a singer and he even does singing content with her

What the hell does he do??????

ㄴ Kim Jihu, he’s a god

But who the hell is Kim Jihu anyway

Ugh, they told me to go watch the awards ceremony yesterday, and while I was at it, to watch Trauma too

In enthusiast communities, Kim Ji-hu’s popularity had been high since his debut, so posts were filled with stories about Kim Ji-hu.

As a result, various articles poured out day after day.

-Memorized every single name… Rookie Award winner Kim Ji-hu’s staff love shines brighter than trophy

-Face genius, character genius Kim Ji-hu, the incident of going against the flow on the Red Carpet?

Receiving an award at a film festival essentially meant receiving awards in both drama and film this year.

So reporters’ attention was bound to focus on him.

“Why… am I becoming famous?”

Of course, from Kim Ji-hu’s perspective watching this, he couldn’t understand it.

Wasn’t it truly ordinary, safe, colorless and odorless?

He would nod if it felt like ‘Ordinary Kim Ji-hu ordinarily received an award~’, but wasn’t the angle of the articles somehow different?

‘Still, being an actor means you can’t avoid becoming famous…’

It wasn’t that he disliked people liking him, but becoming famous like this was burdensome.

When the system disappears anyway, he’ll have to return to his original life, but at this rate, wouldn’t that future be distant?

His head became increasingly complicated, but he shook it and flopped down on the bed.

‘I don’t know… I should just enjoy my vacation now.’

Kim Ji-hu decided to just enjoy his vacation since thinking more wouldn’t solve anything.

***

“Ji-hu is really amazing.”

Choi Tae-geon was making a satisfied expression while looking at the articles.

Baek Do-kyung also nodded at this.

“I don’t know what he thinks about it, but it’s natural talent. How did someone like that live quietly until now?”

Not only his acting ability, but he seemed like someone who could see right through what actions people would like.

While short-term popularity is possible with luck and a few factors, Kim Ji-hu’s current approach was solidly building favorability as he rose.

He was truly building recognition in the best way possible in the entertainment industry.

“Plus he’ll achieve the double crown of rookie awards in both drama and film, and probably when ‘Office Apocalypse’ comes out, his popularity will reach its peak.”

He didn’t feel like a superstar or famous actor yet, but if ‘Office Apocalypse’ came out, the atmosphere would change.

Everything he had built up would explode and he would definitely become an incredible star.

“But isn’t it about time for her to arrive?”

“Pardon?”

At Baek Do-kyung’s question, Choi Tae-geon tilted his head.

Then a voice was heard from outside the executive office.

“Hello!!!”

That was Kim Ji-hye’s voice. Baek Do-kyung smiled.

“Speak of the devil and she appears right on time.”

“Ah, you were talking about Ji-hye. But is it okay to keep letting Ji-hye come? I’m worried we’re just giving her false hope.”

Hanbit Entertainment is a management company that only handles actors.

No matter how much Kim Ji-hye wanted to join, it was essentially meaningless.

They wouldn’t be able to provide proper management like Recal Entertainment.

At Choi Tae-geon’s worried words, Baek Do-kyung shook his head.

“It’s fine. We’re going to sign a contract today.”

“A contract? Did you find some management suitable for Ji-hye?”

“I did find one. The management she wants most.”

Choi Tae-geon wore a puzzled expression.

A knocking sound was heard at the executive office door.

“It’s Kim Ji-hye!! May I come in?”

“Yes, please come in.”

Kim Ji-hye burst through the door as she entered. Kim Ji-hye greeted them with a bright smile.

“I came to visit again today!”

“Welcome. Actually, there’s something I need to discuss with you.”

“Yes?”

Baek Do-kyung rummaged through his drawer and pulled out some documents.

“Ji-hye, would you like to sign a contract with us?”

“…?”

“Yes?”

Not only Choi Tae-geon but Kim Ji-hye also widened their eyes in surprise.

“Didn’t you say that Hanbit Entertainment only manages actors?”

“That’s how it’s been until now.”

“Then….”

Baek Do-kyung smiled.

“Since Ji-hye keeps coming here like this, I’ve come to a conclusion. We’ve decided to expand our business into the music industry as well.”

“Really????”

Kim Ji-hye asked in an excited voice, but soon began reading Baek Do-kyung’s expression.

“But… you’re not doing this reluctantly because of me….”

“It’s not reluctant, I was just worried because we’re inexperienced. In Ji-hye’s case, you’ve already succeeded once, and if managed properly, you could become a great artist. I was worried we might ruin that.”

“Then….”

“Over the past few days, I’ve been doing research and learning about this business. After learning, I think it’s manageable. And I also don’t want to let go of an artist like Ji-hye.”

For several days, Baek Do-kyung had been visiting RT Entertainment to learn about artist management.

He learned about what he needed to do as a CEO, what to instruct managers to do, and how to collaborate with record companies and related producers.

Of course, since he learned intensively in a short time, he was still inexperienced, but he felt he could do it if he continued studying.

“I have many concerns too, but if Ji-hye wants it, I’ll manage you.”

“Great! I can trust Hanbit Entertainment too! I’ve gotten close to the staff over the past few days!”

“Good. Then please take the contract. You can’t be careless like with your previous contract. You need to read it thoroughly. First, the staff outside will explain the contract to you, so please go out for a moment.”

“Understood!”

Kim Ji-hye skipped out, and Choi Tae-geon looked at Baek Do-kyung with worried eyes.

“Will you be alright? You’ve been deliberately not expanding your business scale, haven’t you?”

Hanbit Entertainment’s revenue exceeded mid-tier companies, but they hadn’t been expanding their business scale itself.

It was Baek Do-kyung’s motto to deliberately focus on a small number of people to create good artists.

“I don’t plan to take on many singers. I’m thinking of operating with far fewer than our current number of actors.”

“Then it should be fine, but….”

“And I don’t plan to just sit still anymore either.”

The reason he hadn’t expanded the business scale until now was partly due to Baek Do-kyung’s philosophy, but there were also personal circumstances.

Besides the series of incidents when leaving RT Entertainment, he had remained a small elite entertainment company to avoid making enemies with surrounding entertainment companies.

“Actually, I think I’ve been too withdrawn until now. But watching Ji-hu made me realize many things.”

He had been watching from the side how Kim Ji-hu, who had difficulty even meeting people, worked hard and grew.

So Baek Do-kyung himself decided to look further ahead as a CEO.

Taking on Kim Ji-hye was the first step.

“Please watch over us too, Tae-geon. How our Hanbit grows.”

Choi Tae-geon smiled with satisfaction at those words.

“Yes, I’ll do my best too!”

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