I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 104
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Episode 104
People who were unconsciously scrolling stopped their fingers.
“Isn’t this the one Do Gyeoul appeared in recently?”
Do Gyeoul’s sincere attitude of balancing acting activities and studies was widely known not only to drama fans but also to the general public.
So Gyeoul’s theater videos had been circulating as cell phone camera recordings. But this was the first time for Myeong Jeha and Han Yeoreum’s video.
Thus, drama fans and even musical theater fans naturally came to encounter that day’s Romeo and Juliet.
[Featured Post/This talent shouldn’t be stolen by the drama industry, we need to steal them first]
[Featured Post/Analyzed Romeo and Juliet (maybe not)]
[Featured Post/Why did they perform a one-time stage this well, damn]
Users including IP 85.132, who had regretted that there were no cell phone recordings since only the real ones who stayed had seen the stage, rose up in excitement.
ㅇㅇ(211.234) Anyway, people who actually watched it said it was amazing, but then all these mindless contrarians swarmed in and made a complete mess of things lol
ㅇㅇ(121.160) Even with low audio quality, their voice cuts right through… crazy.. These are the kids who should be doing theater
ㅇㅇ(182.222) Someone please drag me out of here, I’m begging you. It’s not even a revolving door, I’m just gonna live there lol ㅜㅜ
And these people were, as Manager Ma said, worth a hundred each. Han Yeoreum’s Juliet flowed through various SNS platforms and reached even ordinary people.
[20s Anonymous Board/ Anyone know Pi Chaewon goes to KNUA? She did theater with Myeong Jeha]
I thought they were a good actor but I didn’t know they were this good. Even their voice projection is different from other people. I know I shouldn’t say this but ㅜ.. Honestly I don’t know why they split the lines between the nanny and mom, it would’ve been better with just Pi Chaewon and Myeong Jeha
-Me too lol It doesn’t seem like she speaks loudly but somehow it’s like… resonant? I guess you could say she speaks clearly and refreshingly ㅠㅠㅠ Only those two have different vocal projection
-Ugh I wish they’d release that in higher quality, damn it. She has such a gorgeous face, why isn’t it in high quality? Daeyejong must be crazy
-What’s that? Where do you watch it? Give me a link too
︎˪https://www.intube.com/watch?v=
Once recognized by users of the notoriously harsh gallery, the rest was easy.
-Han Yeoreum seems really good at MC work. I didn’t know why they called an actor to present trophies at MNAA, but I could feel her pronunciation was different when announcing names
︎˪For real, I was like why is she interfering; but having an actor there is much better
Chae Won is so likeable ㅠ Just naturally amazing at her main job
New tags began appearing next to Han Yeoreum’s name.
#Diction #Acting Ability #Theater #Voice #KNUA
For trendy image actors, being recognized by the public as skilled performers was difficult even after pouring hundreds of millions or billions.
But Han Yeoreum was different.
‘At this level, it’s not tremendous impact but…’
Watching the gentle ripples, Manager Ma recalled something Manager Hong had said once.
“And who knows? Maybe we won’t need to brand and promote that way, and we might have nothing to do later.”
That absurd assumption she had thought was ridiculous.
“Real stars originally shine even without lighting.”
Was gradually beginning to reveal itself.
“Eat a lot.”
“Huh? I am eating a lot though.”
“Eat more. Cutie.”
Ma Suyeon pushed a melon soda toward Yeoreum, who was eating her third plate of okonomiyaki. It was right after finishing the six-hour live broadcast of the MNAA awards ceremony. Yeoreum, who served as MC, had successfully proceeded without a single mistake.
‘Since skill backs it up, everyone follows along?’
At JC ENM, which could package even non-existent skills, packaging an already prepared skilled performer was not difficult at all.
‘No matter what the reporters attach to her name, this should be safe…’
It was obvious who the VS-loving reporters would target as a sacrifice to place next to Do Gyeoul after the MBS awards ceremony ended.
She could predict that Do Gyeoul’s agency had been sharpening their teeth since the last Seoul Drama Awards. But Manager Ma felt much more at ease.
‘Good timing for this to stick.’
Yeoreum still had no official fan club or dedicated gallery. If Do Gyeoul’s fans and the public who hadn’t encountered attacked, she would have had to just take the hits.
But hardcore users including IP 85.132 who had seen Team B’s theater performance knew that Han Yeoreum was skilled.
‘…Now this is a winnable fight.’
Do Gyeoul’s agency was probably planning to suppress Yeoreum and move on with this opportunity.
Actresses in their twenties were limited, and roles were even more limited, so it was convenient to suppress when possible. Yeoreum happened to be in a position where she couldn’t win drama awards next year either.
‘… is airing on TVM.’
TVM, a cable broadcasting station, didn’t have an awards ceremony established yet. When it would start was also unknown.
But trophies weren’t only available from dramas.
Manager Ma’s eyes, coldly assessing the situation, sparkled.
‘Even if we lost in the drama field…’
Yeoreum had the joker card of , which would be released sometime next year.
‘Movies are a different story.’
To emphasize once more, the entertainment industry seemed open and free, but was actually a field with clear hierarchies like any other.
Movie trophies were valued more than drama trophies.
‘Okay. Let’s think big until next year’s Baekryong Film Festival.’
Best Supporting Actress. The award Han Yeoreum could receive came to mind. Then Manager Ma’s mental folder reflexively opened.
The most important things for a movie’s success.
Platform-specific campaigns, new original content videos, communication between actors and audiences through SNS, trailer marketing, goods and merchandise, premiere screenings, etc. Countless formulas for how to make successful appeared before her eyes.
Since Han Yeoreum had shown her acting, the rest was Manager Ma’s responsibility.
* * *
Jegal Rok, who received Manager Ma’s report, fell into thought for a moment.
, which received no financial support from the Ministry of Culture, the Promotion Agency, or brands, had emerged as JC ENM’s new problem.
‘But she’s gathering potential viewers on her own like this…’
The marketing department didn’t spend hundreds of millions per project on promotion for nothing. People were the most important thing for success.
‘Especially internet heavy users who would spread word of mouth would be even better.’
But Han Yeoreum had captured the attention of some of the most notable heavy users. Jegal Rok looked at the data.
Then he picked up his phone.
“This is Jegal Rok. Let’s readjust the production budget for .”
He decided to pour JC ENM’s capital into . Trusting Han Yeoreum.
* * *
Really no time to rest. After returning from Osaka to Korea, the next schedule was the MBS awards ceremony. I got out of the car with familiarity.
Click click click-!
As soon as I stood in front of the red carpet holding my dress hem, the reporters’ shutter sounds greeted me.
‘This is… the taste of being a celebrity…?’
Was it my imagination? The cheering seemed louder than usual too.
I managed my expressions wholeheartedly so each shot would come out well. It’s still hard to control my lip corners every time I receive attention.
“Yeoreum-ahhh-!!!”
Who gave her a microphone? At the voice that seemed to come from right next to me, I was startled and turned my head toward where the sound came from. I made eye contact with a woman who had covered her mouth with one hand.
‘…From the last awards ceremony!’
It was the person who had been watching me at the Seoul Drama Awards. Without realizing it, I was so happy that I failed to manage my expression.
‘She must be my fan!’
I couldn’t believe it. To think I had a fan. My heart was pounding. I felt like I had won an award even without receiving one.
I waved at my fan number one instead of looking at the camera lens. Then another hand joined in covering her mouth.
“Yeoreum, make a heart!”
“Please look over here too-!”
Only after faithfully responding to the reporters’ requests could I escape the red carpet. Entering inside, I took my seat following the staff’s guidance.
[Actress Han Yeoreum]
My name was there again this time. Although this wasn’t a place where I would receive an award, at least my existence wouldn’t be erased like before. For now, that was enough.
“Waaaaah-!!!”
Screams loud enough to shake the interior came from outside. The surroundings buzzed with chatter.
“What? Who is it to cause such a reaction?”
“It’s Do Gyeoul.”
Just yesterday was the final episode of . It ended with a perfect beginning and end, and countless articles about Do Gyeoul poured out. Do Gyeoul had written a new chapter in history.
‘She could be called the main character of today’s event.’
Perfection. There was no other way to describe it. Do Gyeoul’s success was expressed that way.
Even before the broadcast ended in Korea, it had drawn tremendous reactions in Japan and China. Articles about how the brands Do Gyeoul worked with as a muse had doubled their overseas sales occupied the main page of portal sites.
Once it aired overseas soon, Do Gyeoul would be up there even higher in the blink of an eye.
‘…Phew…’
I took a deep breath. It’s okay. Who am I? Han Yeoreum, who had a whole one fan attend this event.
‘Overseas success. I can do it too, right.’
Before I knew it, the awards ceremony began, and I enjoyed it comfortably. Thanks to hosting Music N, I responded enthusiastically while watching familiar singers’ invitation stages, and as expected, I applauded the rookie actress who appeared in MBS genre works when she won.
And finally,
“Best Acting Award. Do Gyeoul. Congratulations.”
Even when Do Gyeoul went up on stage, I was able to applaud. Do Gyeoul gave her acceptance speech with her usual exemplary smile.
“To those who helped me reach this place, I express my gratitude.”
While looking at me.
“During the time I wasn’t acting, I thought a lot. Can I act? Can I continue living as an actress?”
Do Gyeoul’s voice trembled slightly.
The eyes of people watching such Do Gyeoul were colored with empathy and support. Everyone here knew about Do Gyeoul’s passion for acting.
“Truly, I doubted myself without rest.”
The fact that the protagonist of a drama that broke through 20% viewership ratings attended a mere school play, sacrificing sleep, moved people’s hearts with just that one fact. The atmosphere in the hall was swept with emotion.
“After endless contemplation, my conclusion was one. Even if I’m not qualified…”
Do Gyeoul paused to catch her breath.
Do Gyeoul’s expression on screen was mysterious. We were still maintaining eye contact.
“I want to act.”
Do Gyeoul, who had been holding her breath, spat out her sincerity as if vomiting.
“I thank those who made me and will continue to make me. To show you the development of the actress Do Gyeoul…”
Receiving Do Gyeoul’s gaze that looked down at me like prey, I still managed my expression. This level of acting was nothing to me, but I didn’t know why goosebumps kept rising on my arms.
“I will do my utmost to work hard.”
It was an excellent acceptance speech without any unnecessary words. This time my face appeared on screen. It was natural focus since I was Do Gyeoul’s classmate and publicly known to be acquainted with her.
I clapped my hands pretending to genuinely congratulate her.
Ding-!
It was when Do Gyeoul was going down the stairs. A status window appeared before me.
‘…But wait.’
…Why are there two mission windows?
* * *
“See? I told you Do Gyeoul would win an award.”
The bar was bustling with praise for Do Gyeoul, who had just gotten her hands on a trophy.
This place with liquor bottles rolling around on tables was a bar near KNUA. The first-year students who had recently created the stage for were gathered.
“If not Gyeoul, there was no one else to receive it.”
“But it’s a bit unfair. If she were just a little older, the grand prize would have been possible too. Didn’t she lose the award because she’s twenty?”
“Ugh. I feel wronged for her, damn-!”
Among the people adding their comments one by one with red faces from drinking, So Dami fiddled with her glass and muttered.
“Yeoreum is also a pity.”
At those words, the classmates expressed confusion.
“Yeoreum? Why Yeoreum?”
“Since it was a one-episode work, Yeoreum knew she wouldn’t be able to win!”
That’s right. From the moment Han Yeoreum’s name was nominated for the rookie award, everyone would have known to some extent. Nevertheless, So Dami felt it was a waste that Han Yeoreum didn’t win an award.
“As expected, So Dami’s love for her classmates!”
It wasn’t just because of classmate love like the joke she heard. It was a simple reason. Because she did well. Thinking back to that day’s stage made her sigh automatically.
“Looking at Yeoreum, really, the entertainment agency is important.”
A classmate who had participated in Team A said with a laugh. It was a tone that seemed strangely pointed.
“What do you mean by that?”
So Dami made eye contact with that classmate.
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