Bedroom Genius Actor - Chapter 85

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Episode 85

 

Kim Ji-hu’s plan was like this.

 

If Jung Tae-hyun had approached him because of the ups and downs in his acting skills, then it was only natural that those ups and downs would come again, so after making a small mistake, he would go find that person.

 

And then hand over Kim Ji-hu and Kim Ji-hye’s phone numbers.

 

And in exchange for that, he would give Jung Tae-hyun something that would help his acting go well.

 

‘That would be those concentration pills he used to distribute… that stuff.’

 

Jung Tae-hyun nodded to himself.

 

Actually, it wasn’t like he had said he would introduce a teacher, but suddenly said he would teach him how to act well, so he thought there was a high probability it was drugs.

 

“I thought you’d lost interest, but you came back?”

 

In a secluded dim place, the Lighting Staff smiled brightly.

 

It was clearly a bright smiling face, but it gave off a strangely chilling feeling.

 

“I thought I could do it alone. I thought I could overcome it… but I couldn’t.”

 

At Jung Tae-hyun’s words, the Lighting Staff shrugged his shoulders.

 

“But trust has already been broken, you know? You should have done it quickly.”

 

“Th-there was no such condition! You clearly said if I just brought Kim Ji-hye and Kim Ji-hu’s numbers…!”

 

“Hey~ That was when you brought them right away. Kim Ji-hu even came to the set, and now you’re saying this? This isn’t about trust or anything, it’s just not proper etiquette.”

 

“…”

 

Jung Tae-hyun made a despairing expression at those words.

 

“Please… please somehow… isn’t there some way…”

 

Jung Tae-hyun spoke so desperately that he switched from informal to formal speech.

 

The Lighting Staff gave a fishy smile.

 

“You’re making my heart weak like that~. Well, it’s not like it’s completely impossible…”

 

“If it’s not impossible…”

 

The Lighting Staff thought for a moment before opening his mouth.

 

“Set up a meeting for me. As a work recommendation.”

 

“A work recommendation?”

 

“I know a studio, and I’d like Ji-hu to take on a project there. If Tae-hyun recommends it, wouldn’t that work out somehow?”

 

“…I don’t really have that level of friendship with Ji-hu.”

 

“Hey~ But you have a friendship with Director Park Sang-pil, don’t you? Did that relationship fall apart?”

 

“…If I just show good acting again, I can recover it.”

 

The Lighting Staff nodded as if satisfied.

 

“Then try to persuade him well. Get Director Park Sang-pil to recommend the work to Kim Ji-hu.”

 

“…Understood. Let’s do that.”

 

“Good, understood. Now go. Quietly.”

 

The Lighting Staff waved his hand dismissively as if shooing away a dog.

 

It wasn’t exactly pleasant behavior, but Jung Tae-hyun was secretly delighted.

 

‘It worked…!’

 

A meeting with the studio.

 

That meant the studio people were also connected.

 

Jung Tae-hyun’s fishing had caught a big one.

 

***

 

-Reviewer!!! I passed!!! The director gave me rave reviews!!

 

“That’s a relief. Congratulations.”

 

-It’s all thanks to you, Reviewer. Really…

 

Of course, passing the audition wasn’t the end but the beginning, but since he looked happy, there was no need to say that.

 

“We can meet tomorrow and talk about it.”

 

-Yes, I think the CEO will probably come tomorrow too.

 

The task CEO Jo Pil-sik had given him.

 

This was practically the end of it.

 

What CEO Jo Pil-sik had asked for was to decide on an actor’s project.

 

Now that it was decided, there was nothing more to do as the Armchair Reviewer.

 

“Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”

 

Kim Ji-hu ended the call like that.

 

He smiled, feeling like he had resolved things well.

 

However, without time to savor that feeling, another call came.

 

-Director Park Sang-pil.

 

It was Director Park Sang-pil.

 

“Hello?”

 

-Oh, Ji-hu.

 

“Yes, Director.”

 

-Things have been roughly decided. Through my connections, there’s a project they’d like you to take on. What do you think?

 

“Through your connections, Director?”

 

Several questions arose.

 

First, arranging a project meant that their side was making a project, and it was surprising that they were operating so openly.

 

“…I should do it, I suppose.”

 

-But there’s one problem.

 

“A problem?”

 

-I don’t think they’ll just hand over the drugs willingly.

 

That was somewhat understandable too. If they handed over the drugs, wouldn’t he just take them and report it?

 

“Then…?”

 

-They’ll probably make you take it on set. Or give it to you in some other way.

 

“Hmm…”

 

-I think we need to discuss this with Oh Jin-woo’s side. We’ll need police cooperation to make something possible.

 

“Understood. I’ll talk to Oh Jin-woo first. Please take care of things on your end.”

 

Kim Ji-hu finished his second call like that.

 

But another call came in.

 

-CEO Kang I-wook

 

‘They keep calling non-stop.’

 

Still, wouldn’t it be better to finish it all at once?

 

Kim Ji-hu answered the phone right away.

 

“Yes, hello CEO.”

 

-Ji-hu, have you been well?

 

“I’ve been doing well.”

 

-Haha, that’s good. The internal evaluation just finished. And.

 

CEO Kang I-wook spoke with a voice full of laughter.

 

-Everyone poured out rave reviews.

 

***

 

“You must have been busy lately. Even more than when you were filming, haha.”

 

“That’s how it turned out…”

 

Kim Ji-hu told Baek Do-kyung about everything that had happened.

 

“Still, it seems like everything is working out well.”

 

“Yes… fortunately… I think it’s because there are many good people around me.”

 

“Being able to attract such good people is also Ji-hu’s ability. More importantly, Director Park Sang-pil’s side would be the most crucial.”

 

On Director Park Sang-pil’s side, even the smallest mistake could ruin everything.

 

In reality, you couldn’t call for an NG and do it over.

 

“You’ll probably need to handle it carefully. Since they’re people who have pulled out of similar incidents in the past, they would have prepared escape routes for this time too if things go wrong.”

 

“That’s true… Oh.”

 

Then suddenly, something a bit strange occurred to him.

 

“But why are they getting caught so easily this time? Actually, if you mention drugs or things like that, they’d be caught quickly.”

 

Baek Do-kyung nodded at those words.

 

“Actually, I found that point a bit strange too. Those kinds of people usually target those who are truly in despair, with no way out, so why would they come out so openly like this? But I think I understand a little.”

 

“Yes?”

 

Baek Do-kyung pointed at Kim Ji-hu.

 

“It’s probably because of Ji-hu.”

 

“Me? Why me?”

 

“Actually, even now Ji-hu is quite a famous actor. And he’s a rising star on the rise. But what would happen if he becomes even more famous?”

 

Kim Ji-hu thought for a moment before answering.

 

“Maybe… they can’t approach me anymore, so that’s why?”

 

“Exactly. By that time, you probably wouldn’t do their projects anyway. It would be hard for them to even approach you. So they’re moving urgently. Because Ji-hu’s growth rate is too fast.”

 

He didn’t know why they were so desperately trying to approach him with such burning eyes.

 

But the fact that they were getting impatient was good news for Kim Ji-hu’s side.

 

Baek Do-kyung smiled.

 

“Anyway, we need to do our job. We can’t half-ass what we’re doing now just because of other matters.”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“You heard the news from President Kang I-wook, right? About this evaluation.”

 

“Yes… I heard it received tremendous praise…”

 

“There will probably be an evaluation with the actors in about a week. After that, we’ll have a proper screening.”

 

Baek Do-kyung slowly got up from his seat and tapped on the desk.

 

“And the long-awaited week after next. It will be released on Netflix.”

 

At those words, Kim Ji-hu swallowed dryly.

 

‘But I had forgotten…’

 

The condition given by the System.

 

Could he really fulfill it?

 

He had to maintain first place for two weeks. Would that be possible with just good reviews?

 

For a moment he had such thoughts, but since there was nothing he could do now, he shook his head.

 

“We have two things to do on the release day. One is that Tae-geon has pre-recorded videos that we plan to upload to YouTube.”

 

“Pre-recorded videos?”

 

It didn’t seem like they had filmed any videos during this time?

 

No, there were some. Sometimes when they were eating, Choi Tae-geon would be holding his phone without saying anything.

 

“If we told you in advance and filmed, we thought Ji-hu’s natural appearance wouldn’t come out, so we deliberately didn’t tell you. We were continuously filming during the shooting.”

 

Kim Ji-hu had been so focused on filming during shoots that he hadn’t noticed what Choi Tae-geon was doing.

 

But he had been filming videos.

 

“But, but isn’t that illegal? Or a contract violation. You’re not supposed to film on set.”

 

You’re not supposed to carelessly film on set due to issues like spoilers.

 

But they had filmed.

 

“We filmed the set minimally, and we got permission from the set beforehand. We only filmed unimportant scenes. Anyway, that’s not the important thing.”

 

“Yes…”

 

“The point is that we’re going to upload videos to YouTube with that.”

 

“Ah!”

 

YouTube was being activated quite well, but they hadn’t uploaded videos yet.

 

Doing the same content would be limited in terms of reviews and could be lacking in entertainment value.

 

“And then next. I think it would be fun to do content where you watch the work together with Oh Jin-woo and talk about it.”

 

“Oh…! I think that’s a really good idea. As expected of President Baek…!”

 

“No, it’s actually Tae-geon’s idea.”

 

“…As expected of my manager.”

 

“Anyway, we plan to handle promotion and profit that way. Is there any problem with that?”

 

“None at all…!”

 

“Good.”

 

Baek Do-kyung nodded satisfactorily.

 

“Then let’s fight until D-day.”

 

“But, but isn’t there nothing for me to do now?”

 

“…That’s true. Anyway, it’s good to fight, isn’t it? Let’s fight.”

 

“Yes, yes. Fighting!”

 

“Fighting!”

 

It was somewhat strange, but Kim Ji-hu and Baek Do-kyung decided to fight first and see.

 

***

 

The next day.

 

Kim Ji-hu visited RT Entertainment to meet Gu Jin-seung and President Jo Pil-sik.

 

“Reviewer has arrived!”

 

Gu Jin-seung welcomed Kim Ji-hu with a bright smile.

 

He looked more energetic than usual.

 

He must have been very happy about yesterday’s acceptance news.

 

“Hello. Congratulations on passing.”

 

“Haha, it’s thanks to you, Reviewer.”

 

Kim Ji-hu looked around.

 

“But President Jo Pil-sik is…”

 

“Ah, the president will be here soon. There he comes.”

 

Along with Gu Jin-seung’s words, President Jo Pil-sik could be seen walking over.

 

President Jo Pil-sik, who stood in front of Kim Ji-hu, showed a smile.

 

“Thank you in many ways.”

 

“It’s thanks to Jin-seung following along well.”

 

“You know that just following along doesn’t solve everything. There needs to be someone to lead.”

 

President Jo Pil-sik said with a chuckle.

 

“More than that, let’s talk separately, you and I.”

 

“Uh… then Jin-seung is…”

 

“Stay here for a moment. I have something to discuss with Reviewer.”

 

Leaving Gu Jin-seung behind, Kim Ji-hu entered the executive office.

 

‘Did he call me to talk about money?’

 

Well, it would be a bit awkward to talk about money in front of other people.

 

President Jo Pil-sik, who had moved locations, spoke.

 

“I was very surprised that you did better than I thought. I’m also grateful that you didn’t think short-term and looked at the actor’s future.”

 

“No, it’s work I’m getting paid for, so I should do it properly.”

 

“So, would you consider working with our company?”

 

To this, Kim Ji-hu quickly answered.

 

“I’m sorry… That would be a bit difficult…”

 

With his acting work and getting busy with ‘Park, the President’ related matters, he couldn’t join RT Entertainment.

 

“Is that so. I could arrange conditions that wouldn’t disappoint you.”

 

“That’s regrettable but… I have things I need to do.”

 

Hearing those words, President Jo Pil-sik opened his mouth.

 

“Then how about this? Contracting together as both an actor and an acting director.”

 

“…What?”

 

Suddenly an actor? Kim Ji-hu made a bewildered expression.

 

“I’ll give you the best ratio as an actor and also pay you a salary as a director. Plus, when you’re doing acting work, I’ll exempt you from director duties.”

 

“What do you mean…”

 

“I think it’s a good condition. Don’t you think so? Kim Ji-hu?”

 

“…Huh?”

 

Jo Pil-sik’s lips were curled up as he called Kim Ji-hu’s name.

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