Bedroom Genius Actor - Chapter 63

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Episode 63

“I appreciate you saying that, but I don’t think that would be possible. The fewer people involved in this kind of matter, the better.”

Oh Jin-woo flatly rejected what Kim Ji-hu had courageously offered.

‘That’s probably true… Looking at Jin-woo’s expression…’

Of course, Kim Ji-hu wasn’t hurt by his words.

Oh Jin-woo seemed to have been chasing this person called ‘Park, the President’ for quite a while. And there appeared to be some grudge involved.

If Kim Ji-hu suddenly butted in, it might ruin things, so he would have been reluctant.

But that didn’t mean he had given up entirely.

‘I should look into it in my own way.’

That said, he had no intention of abandoning his current work to chase after this.

That matter was secondary at best.

Kim Ji-hu had more important things to do, so he would look into it when he had spare time.

Besides, since this ‘Park, the President’ person was also involved in this industry, he would probably encounter him while working.

‘Well then, I should focus on what I need to do.’

Now that his vacation was over and he had returned, he needed to work harder on exercise and acting practice.

Kim Ji-hu returned to his daily routine.

***

“So we can start filming from early January?”

“Yes, yes, that should work. The actors seem to be pretty much ready too.”

Vivid Studio’s representative Kang I-wook and director Cheon Yeong-hu were having a close discussion.

It was time to coordinate the filming schedule.

“I’ll finish up the reading work and have some discussions with the filming team and directing side.”

Representative Kang I-wook nodded at director Cheon Yeong-hu’s words.

“But how is Ji-hu? When I last saw him, he seemed to work well with Oh Jin-woo.”

Director Cheon Yeong-hu spoke calmly.

“It’s not just working well together.”

“Pardon?”

“It’s almost perfect.”

Representative Kang I-wook looked bewildered at this tremendous praise.

‘Did this person eat something wrong today?’

Director Cheon Yeong-hu was characterized by his uniquely gloomy atmosphere and somber feeling.

There was no problem when working, but it was clearly felt when having evaluations or casual conversations.

“I’m just a worthless director.”

“Actor. You’re just famous but have no skill. Stop pretending to be talented.”

“When you die, it’s all over anyway. What’s the point of saving money.”

“I don’t want to work today. Can’t we just do it tomorrow instead.”

Having worked with him once before, he knew director Cheon Yeong-hu’s style.

But during this project, he had never seen that kind of atmosphere.

And now he was even giving such high praise.

“Is it… thanks to Ji-hu?”

“That’s right. Oh Jin-woo has skill but his acting is unpredictable, which is unpleasant. Even more so from a director’s perspective. But Ji-hu keeps him in check, so it’s comfortable.”

Director Cheon Yeong-hu openly giving praise.

‘I guess this person is getting older and developing female hormones.’

Of course, he wasn’t doubting Kim Ji-hu’s acting.

Even from representative Kang I-wook’s perspective, Kim Ji-hu’s acting was truly amazing.

These days, every time he countered Oh Jin-woo’s ad-libs like he was possessed, admiration poured out.

In short, if he had drawn out the positive side of the usually indifferent and negative director Cheon Yeong-hu, that said it all.

‘The more I think about it, the more thrilling it gets.’

This upcoming filming with Kim Ji-hu, who Oh Jin-woo was pleased with and director Cheon Yeong-hu praised highly.

Even the works he usually criticized achieved great results, so if both of them were at this level, how far could they go.

How far could they reach.

There were bound to be various expectations, both in terms of artistic quality and performance.

“Speaking of which, Ji-hu is going to get very busy.”

When director Cheon Yeong-hu said that, representative Kang I-wook seemed to agree.

“He will be. It’s been a really long time since an actor appeared who won awards in both dramas and movies.”

“I wonder if he can handle it physically. He doesn’t seem to have an extroverted personality.”

‘Office Apocalypse’ was a work with a lot of action.

It would be physically demanding.

Moreover, Kim Ji-hu, having won awards, would surely have various schedules lined up.

“He’ll do well. He must have already prepared for it himself.”

***

“Ji-hu, your schedule is going to increase tremendously soon.”

“I suppose so. We’ll be starting filming soon.”

“That’s not the problem.”

“Pardon?”

“After receiving the rookie award at the acting awards, variety shows everywhere will be calling for you.”

“What????”

Kim Ji-hu had no idea.

***

A few minutes earlier.

“Ji-hu, I think we need to discuss your schedule soon.”

Hanbit Entertainment office.

Kim Ji-hu was having a meeting with Choi Tae-geon at the company after a long time.

“Schedule? Can’t I just follow the filming schedule?”

“That’s not the problem.”

“Mm-hmm, right, right.”

When Choi Tae-geon spoke, Kim Ji-hye, who was sitting beside him, nodded and chimed in agreement.

Kim Ji-hu narrowed his eyes and said to Kim Ji-hye.

“But why is she still hanging around the company?”

“Haha… Ji-hye also has a schedule today, so she stopped by the company briefly.”

“She is practicing singing properly, right? You can’t just give in to everything she wants to do for fun.”

“President Baek is acting as a temporary manager, so that won’t happen…”

“Ah, then I’m relieved…”

Kim Ji-hye snorted with a smug expression.

“Do you know how much praise I’m getting these days? Even my vocal teacher said I sing really well!”

Kim Ji-hu somewhat acknowledged Kim Ji-hye’s skills. In fact, Kim Ji-hye had dreamed of being a singer since childhood.

When filming content recently or covering the ‘My Little House’ OST, her singing seemed to have improved compared to the past.

She felt like she sang much better than most singers.

That’s probably why she won an award and her video became popular on YouTube.

However.

“Somehow, seeing you get cocky is annoying.”

“Huh.”

“Manager, please ask President Baek to double Kim Ji-hye’s work.”

“Whaaaaaaat!!!”

At their reaction, Choi Tae-geon chuckled.

“You two are entertaining just by leaving you alone. It would be really fun if you went on variety shows together.”

“We couldn’t act like this on variety shows…”

“If it’s Ji-hye, she would act like that even on shows. Are you confident you could hold back?”

“…”

He couldn’t guarantee that.

So shouldn’t we make sure there’s no chance of going on variety shows together and ending up embarrassed?

“More than that, let’s talk about work….”

So right now.

“Various variety shows are going to call for Ji-hu.”

“What????”

Kim Ji-hu was well aware that when you have a good work or receive an award, there’s a high probability of appearing on variety shows.

However, wasn’t he currently working on a project?

“Shouldn’t I… focus on the work?”

“That’s a valid point, but wouldn’t it be a waste to miss such a good promotional opportunity? We need to let people across the nation know who Kim Ji-hu is.”

In the end, for actors, skill is important, but name value is also crucial.

Performance often varies depending on how famous the actors you cast are.

Even so, from Kim Ji-hu’s perspective, it was quite alarming.

‘If I go out there and cause trouble… but still… thinking about it work-wise….’

Ultimately, the higher his name value rose, the greater the possibility that the quality of work proposals would also improve.

Especially since Kim Ji-hu was currently famous mainly in enthusiast communities, the opportunity to promote himself on terrestrial variety shows was a very important chance.

“So about that. There’s something we need to do beforehand.”

“Something we need to do….”

“Even if you appear on variety shows, don’t we need a space for fans who can enjoy that?”

“I… suppose so?”

“We’re thinking of creating a fan cafe soon.”

Creating a fan cafe once a certain number gathered was a long-standing tradition in the entertainment industry.

Kim Ji-hu felt relieved at those words.

‘I was worried they might make me do something else.’

If it was a fan cafe, the management side would handle it.

“But there is a problem.”

“A problem?”

“A fan cafe for Ji-hu has already been created.”

“What?”

A fan cafe he didn’t even know about. In the old days, it was just real fans creating them and playing among themselves, but current fan cafes are a type of business.

That’s why the manager’s side had to create it or receive the cafe from that fan cafe president.

“The membership is already close to ten thousand, and they seem to be actively engaged, but the cafe president isn’t answering our calls.”

“Then us creating a new one….”

“We’ve thought about that too, but it’s not great. It would be hard to know which one is official.”

In other words, there could end up being two fan cafes.

“So somehow we need to find the president….”

“Oh, that’s me!”

Kim Ji-hu and Choi Tae-geon looked to the side.

Kim Ji-hye sitting quietly on the sofa. She said that while grinning broadly.

“It seemed like oppa didn’t have a fan cafe, so I made one in advance. I did well, right? Hehe.”

“….”

“….”

The two stared at Kim Ji-hye like that before opening their mouths.

“You know why I’m doing this, right.”

“Today… seems like one of those days.”

Kim Ji-hye ended up holding both hands up in the meeting room for 10 minutes.

***

A few days later.

“Haah….”

White breath escaped from his mouth.

It had become midwinter, and the weather was such that it was hard to get around without wearing a long padded coat.

Kim Ji-hu was sitting in the car wearing a neat suit.

“There are definitely fewer people than at the film festival.”

“Right? But there will still be many watching eyes.”

He probably meant cameras. Since it was an awards ceremony broadcast nationwide at the end of the year.

Even though people don’t watch as much these days, it always managed to get a certain viewership rating.

Today was the SBC Awards Ceremony.

“Well then, go ahead.”

“Yes.”

It was the day Kim Ji-hu would achieve a rookie award double crown.

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