I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 100

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Episode 100

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[MNAA Music N Asia Awards]

The red carpet was more dazzling than anywhere else. From Han Yeoreum showing off her pure charm in a pure white dress, to Gi Juye displaying the essence of an idol, Ju Junseo showing the attitude of a formal ‘suit-ripper’, and Myeong Jeha as the ‘preservation-worthy man’ whose every moment deserved to be captured. We’ve gathered the moments of stars who lit up the red carpet.

…(omitted)…

Among the stars showing their respective charms from the red carpet onwards, who will receive this year’s greatest honor? The world’s attention is focused on the results of [MNAA].

“Are you done writing?”

“Yes. Upload complete!”

Reporter Wi from Drama Duck B was working hard today as well. With skilled typing speed, he selected the best dressers and uploaded the article as soon as the red carpet ended.

The view count was rising rapidly. The red carpet venue was packed with reporters with no room to step.

“Please confirm your invitation or the QR code you received-.”

At the entrance to the press zone, the sound of reporters’ conversations never ceased around Reporter Wi who was standing in line.

“The ones styled by Ryu Lisa definitely have a different class, right?”

“Right. Even in the same dress, the feeling is completely different.”

While discussing the attending celebrities, the reporters each offered their analyses.

“Who do you think will win the grand prize this time?”

“The grand prize is pretty obvious, isn’t it? ‘Beyond the Closed Door’ did so well.”

“You’re still naive. It’s still a fandom battle! What are they going to do about the cash cow if they stop voting from next year?”

“Ah, that’s true. Then I vote for at least winning today’s album award.”

Gyeoul’s name came up here too, even though he didn’t attend MNAA. Just yesterday, ‘Beyond the Closed Door’ finally broke through the 20% viewership rating wall.

“You know that guy doing MC today, Han Yeoreum.”

Upon hearing the name Yeoreum, Reporter Wi’s hearing instantly improved. It was as if he was listening right next to them.

“A while ago, our senior went to see a KNUA play. To write an article about Do Gyeoul. But wow-. After watching it, he praised Han Yeoreum so much.”

“Why?”

“He said you’d know just by watching. At first, that senior also looked down on Han Yeoreum for being from web dramas. Saying Jegal Rok was finally making a mistake this time, but after that day he started watching ‘Pacheci’.”

“Isn’t that like… menopause setting in?”

You ignorant fool who hasn’t seen Yeoreum’s stage… How can you say such things…

Reporter Wi swallowed the words he wanted to say. Just hearing Han Yeoreum’s name made him feel like he was back to that moment from that day.

“No. That senior always liked Do Gyeoul. But suddenly he became cold and said Han Yeoreum was better. Han Yeoreum is doing ‘Strange Tales’ next summer. But Gi Juye is also entering ‘Top Class’ around that time.”

“Is that official? Wow, damn. If you put them together, it’ll be really brutal. Speaking of Han Yeoreum, to Director Gong of ‘Faster Than the Law’…”

Indeed, he could feel that the more discerning people in the industry were, the more they acknowledged Yeoreum. Reporter Wi could vividly hear Yeoreum’s name continuing to echo in his ears…

“…But excuse me… who are you to come this close?”

“Ah, sorry.”

Wi Jaehwi, who had unknowingly gotten close to the reporters behind him, came to his senses.

“Hey, I thought you were someone I knew… you were getting so close.”

“I’m tired. Ah, I dozed off a bit.”

Despite his senior’s confusion, Reporter Wi steadfastly managed his expression. Anyway, he needed to practice not raising the corners of his mouth while watching Yeoreum’s entrance in the press zone in a little while.

It wasn’t embarrassing at all, absolutely not, not even a little…

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[Waiting Room]

Myeong Jeha/Ju Junseo/Chu Gaeul

“I guess waiting rooms are also assigned based on connections.”

I was impressed looking at the waiting room assignment. The names of two people from the ‘Pacheci’ team and Myeong Jeha were listed together. Ju Junseo stared at me intently and muttered.

“Connections?”

I shouldn’t play the same prank three more times in the future. As soon as Ju Junseo returned to his room yesterday dawn, he sent another long message.

[Hey, do you force uncomfortable people into appointments and ask to include your classmate? I was waiting to see if you’d explain until the end, but you never said anything. Does this make sense? What heavenly senior? …Read more]

This time I sent ten bowing emoticons, but he still doesn’t seem to have cooled down. Now I have to go to the MC backstage, and Gaeul made excuses and ran away, probably feeling awkward with Ju Junseo when I’m not around.

“Han Yeoreum! I’ll go take some sponsorship dress photos real quick!”

Disloyal woman, Chu Gaeul… Don’t go… Ju Junseo is still staring at me…

I looked at Myeong Jeha for a rescue request. Please help me, elder…

“I’m fine with it, I wanted to build connections.”

Myeong Jeha, with his neatly swept hair, looked at Ju Junseo and said. No matter how prickly Ju Junseo is on the outside, he wouldn’t say anything to this.

“…Yes. Thank you.”

“Please speak comfortably.”

Ju Junseo roughly nodded to Myeong Jeha and found a seat to sit down. Ju Junseo’s manager exchanged glances with me today as well.

‘Yeoreum…’

‘Manager…’

I’ll have to smooth things over while eating dinner later. Ju Junseo was strangely the type who liked feeding others while not eating himself. I’ll have to eat okonomiaki stacked three layers high.

Now I gradually needed to check the movement lines once more before the live broadcast and match the opening comments with Seo Eden.

‘This is… the hardships of a celebrity…?’

I want to soak in the protagonist’s atmosphere for a moment, but this isn’t the time.

“I’ll go and come back too! See you later-. You two, get along nicely and rest. Got it?”

This isn’t directed at Ju Junseo, of course. Given Ju Junseo’s personality, he can’t act friendly with Myeong Jeha first.

‘Anyway, we have to eat together later. What’s good about being awkward.’

Mr. Myeong Jeha… Got it?

“….”

Elder… Got it?

“Have a good trip-.”

When I put strength in my eyes, Myeong Jeha waved his hand as if he understood. At least Myeong Jeha is good at social interactions.

And judging by how he told me to get along with Ju Junseo last time, Myeong Jeha doesn’t seem to dislike Ju Junseo that much either.

‘Ju Junseo is actually kind, you know.’

Then I can go with peace of mind.

“Unnie, let’s go!”

I went with Coordinator Hwang to receive guidance from the staff.

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As soon as Han Yeoreum left, silence settled over the waiting room. Myeong Jeha, who had been standing the whole time, sat across from Ju Junseo.

“Don’t you do modeling work anymore?”

“….”

Ju Junseo silently looked at Myeong Jeha sitting across from him.

On a face so handsome it would be annoying even to other men, a painted-like smile hung. He could understand why the public’s joke ‘preserve Myeong Jeha’ came about.

“Do I have to answer?”

“Not really, but I was curious about what made you change your mind.”

Though it was a gentle voice with a respectful attitude, there was something unsettling about it. For small talk, it created a strangely oppressive atmosphere.

If nothing else, Ju Junseo, who had experienced all kinds of discipline in the modeling world, could sensitively detect such situations.

“You’ll know too once you act with her.”

That’s why he responded with a subtly sarcastic answer. But Myeong Jeha simply nodded obediently.

“Is that so.”

“….”

“Ah, I recently did as a play with Yeoreum. You couldn’t come because of your schedule, right?”

It was a gentle voice. The kind of conversation that could easily be had between people who were only casually acquainted.

“Next time when Yeoreum and I film a movie together, I’ll definitely invite you. Please come to the premiere.”

But something felt off. Ju Junseo narrowed his sharp eyes even more.

“I might film first. Come to the premiere then.”

“Haha. Well….”

Myeong Jeha laughed leisurely and adjusted his posture.

“You’re going to film a movie?”

“Yeah. I’m going to film a movie.”

“You’re more… serious about acting than I thought.”

“That’s how it turned out. You can visit the filming set later when Han Yeoreum is there too.”

The look in his eyes as he gazed at Ju Junseo with a relaxed attitude didn’t change.

“Yeah… Well, I’ll do that.”

Clearly Myeong Jeha was the same age as Han Yeoreum, but Ju Junseo couldn’t find a proper reason why he felt like such a senior. Perhaps it was because his opponent was a rising actor who had achieved ten million viewers from his very first work.

That’s why he stood up from his seat. As he grasped the door handle, Myeong Jeha casually threw out a question.

“Are you uncomfortable with me?”

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