I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 115

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Episode 115

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“Yes! That angle, just like that!”

Under the dazzling lights, countless people were focusing on Do Gyeoul, who was holding a soju glass.

This was a studio located in Seolleung. Do Gyeoul, who had secured the coveted soju model position that only top stars could claim, was filming a commercial.

“She really is different…”

“Her face is only as big as a soju glass?”

Even veterans who had met all kinds of celebrities were amazed seeing Do Gyeoul in person.

Do Gyeoul, smiling while holding a transparent soju glass in one hand, had become the new face of Cheot-iseul.

“We should give the casting director an award.”

“They’ll get a bonus, right?”

Recently, Do Gyeoul had rewritten the meaning of Hallyu in Japan.

[Japanese critic reveals the secret behind ‘s success? Emotional connection formed through scenery similar to Sapporo…]

[The Japanese Archipelago has fallen in love! Do Gyeoul shows the power of Hallyu dramas – Will she rise to ‘National Actor’ status?]

[ Japanese viewership soars… “Birth of a new Hallyu Queen”]

With just a few seconds of Do Gyeoul drinking soju, even Cheot-iseul’s sales jumped several times over. There were even SNS challenges happening within Japan.

Right now, every industry was paying attention to Do Gyeoul.

“How many modeling contracts does Do Gyeoul have right now?”

“How could anyone count them all? Go outside and it’s all Do Gyeoul everywhere.”

Gyeoul reflected on the monitor was truly perfect. Enough for everyone to acknowledge.

“Alright! Let’s take a short break and resume filming!”

The cinematographer holding the camera shouted loudly. Do Gyeoul bowed her head in greeting and entered the waiting room.

The cinematographer checked his work while drinking coffee.

“Director, how does it look? From what I can see, it all looks good.”

“Right. At this level, it’s harder to pick the A-cut… She’s so natural in front of the camera.”

The cinematographer shrugged his shoulders and scrolled down.

“Come to think of it, there’s that rival company to Cheot-iseul. I heard Jigeumcheoreom is releasing a new product.”

“Oh yeah. Right. I heard that too. They’re making something sweet, right?”

“They supposedly poured an enormous amount into product development to beat Cheot-iseul. I wonder who’ll be the model for that…”

The cinematographer thought carefully. Come to think of it, when he had drinks with the Jigeumcheoreom representative recently, he vaguely remembered seeing a few proposals.

“That someone. There’s that kid called Melon Soda…”

Among the various proposals, there was a newcomer he had specifically recommended because he thought she’d suit it really well. But he had been too drunk, so his memory was hazy. Only the product name written on the proposal was clear.

White wine base with citrus and yogurt flavoring added. Soft and sweet taste expected to have high preference among women in their 20s and 30s.

A product that will lead the new culture of ‘drinking alone’ rather than rowdy drinking gatherings.

“That… cute… um… she was cute.”

“Director. Drink your coffee in moderation. Your forgetfulness is getting too severe.”

“You’d know if you saw her face. Anyway, let’s shoot quickly! The deadline is right around the corner.”

And so Do Gyeoul’s new commercial, which had amazed everyone on set, spread across the nation.

You could see Do Gyeoul’s commercial on TV, at bus stops, in the subway, on SNS, and even on the news.

-Korea’s traditional liquor, soju, is receiving overwhelming popularity among Japan’s younger generation. The so-called ‘challenge’ of imitating a scene from the popular drama …

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“Junseo! What are you watching?”

“Ah, sorry.”

Ju Junseo, who had been momentarily distracted by the news screen, bowed his head toward the director sitting across from him. The script reading had ended and the company dinner was in full swing.

“But that profile is no joke either. Huh? A model is a model after all.”

Ju Junseo politely held up his glass to the director who was lifting a soju bottle, then received the bottle and poured a drink. Behind the director, posters with Do Gyeoul’s face were lined up in a row.

“You were tired today, right? It’s because our only visual is you, Junseo. Please understand the reporters’ flash barrage.”

“Director! You shouldn’t say things like that!”

“They’re all old men. All old men.”

“Director, really!”

This place where pleasantly drunk actors and staff members were gathered together was the company dinner venue for SBC’s anticipated work, .

After successfully finishing today’s script reading, everyone had gathered to build rapport.

“Why is Junseo our only visual? What about me?”

“What’s there to say about our Ju Ye? It just makes my mouth hurt.”

Ju Junseo turned his head to drink the alcohol the director had poured. He just couldn’t get used to this kind of atmosphere.

“Both of you were really well cast. Just put you together and the chemistry comes alive!”

Perhaps because the earlier script reading reaction was as good as expected, the director was in high spirits. Ju Junseo bowed his head in greeting to the director.

Gi Juye looked at Ju Junseo as if it were natural and raised the corners of her mouth.

“It’s fortunate that Junseo is playing Executive Manager Choi. Since he’s a model, just thinking about the suit fit makes me excited. I’m looking forward to it.”

“Ah, yes.”

“Come to think of it, there are already rumors that Ju Ye is tormenting the stylists? Saying things about alterations and whatnot.”

“That’s a bit of an exaggeration! Anyway, you should look forward to my styling this time. I’ve already told all my journalist friends, so as soon as the first episode airs, articles will pour out.”

Gi Juye and the director excitedly talked about how well would do. Ju Junseo quietly listened to their conversation.

‘Ah… I see.’

Gi Juye was enthusiastically appealing about how good the cards she held were.

Recognition as an idol, visuals, connections she could leverage.

If you added up all the acting experience of the people here, it would easily exceed several decades, so it made sense.

To appeal through acting, he would need tremendous effort to prove himself in front of these people.

‘This type.’

And that was exactly the personality type Ju Junseo hated most. He had seen this type sickeningly often while working in the modeling industry.

‘Every profession has these kinds of people. And way too many of them.’

Shallow people who happened to have slightly better physiques than others, but didn’t put in any of the effort most needed in that field, only wanting to boast about the title of being a model.

‘What a waste of time.’

It contrasted with the team’s company dinner.

Time that wasn’t about which big shot was investing how much, what the journalists’ reactions were like, or which brands were providing production support.

Ju Junseo quietly smiled, recalling Jjang Director and Han Yeoreum who had been passionate about work and character analysis.

He had conveniently learned a good excuse to leave.

“Anyone want ice cream?”

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Gi Juye bit into the ice cream Ju Junseo had bought and went outside. Ju Junseo was standing under the street light next to the store.

“Junseo!”

When Gi Juye’s voice was heard, Ju Junseo slowly removed the cigarette from his mouth.

“Aren’t you eating ice cream? You bought it yourself.”

“Yeah. I don’t really like sweet things.”

Ju Junseo, extinguishing his cigarette by grinding it into the pocket ashtray, looked even more striking with the shadows cast across his face.

Gi Juye looked up at the tall Ju Junseo and smiled.

“Junseo. I heard that Manager Ryu is handling you this time.”

“Yes.”

“I’ll be direct. How about we coordinate our styling this time? We have the most scenes together anyway. It would be nice, easy on the eyes.”

Gi Juye recalled Han Yeoreum, who had treated her with an arrogant attitude recently.

‘Without her entertainment agency, she’s nothing…’

A 6-year idol veteran versus an 8-month web drama actress. The current recognition gap between Gi Juye and Han Yeoreum was overwhelming.

‘Just because some Intube video did well.’

She wanted to crush this rookie who couldn’t distinguish between what to mess with and what not to.

‘What’s ASMR anyway. Damn… My fancams have similar view counts too!’

One web drama. One fill-in single-episode drama. And one ASMR Intube video.

‘That’s all the career she’s built up.’

Seeing how she scratched at people while trying to look after her staff, her intelligence clearly wasn’t high.

‘Not knowing how to use her head like that,’

She was bound to disappear within a few years.

‘The greatest way for a celebrity to repay others is by succeeding. She doesn’t even know this obvious truth, so her future is predictable.’

No matter how much a third-rate celebrity tries to be good to staff, on set, the first-rate celebrity’s staff is king.

Because celebrities and staff are one team.

‘An environment with one proper boss is much better than one with a hundred pathetic bosses.’

Gi Juye’s role wasn’t that big anyway. And the actors here all had representative works and were recognizable names.

So she had to compete with her own cards.

‘Plus Han Yeoreum will be cross-dressing in the early part of the drama.’

Hanbok and cross-dressing. Both were the worst hand for styling.

Gi Juye covered her mouth with one hand and laughed.

“Junseo, I saw your L’Oeil Mint Carpet appearance last time. I was thinking we could go with that overall concept. You know what I mean. That subtly similar look feeling. On days I wear a Company C dress, you could wear a matching high-end necktie.”

“….”

Ju Junseo, looking down at her, didn’t give any particular response.

‘A successful idol, and a senior at that, is extending her hand first, so he must be surprised.’

The red hair from that crappy web drama was nice, but covering it with black hair was the real cheat code.

He was perfect to be Gi Juye’s accessory.

“Why, what’s wrong? You’re so quiet~.”

Playfully, Gi Juye made a fist and tried to tap Ju Junseo. But Ju Junseo, without any change in expression, grabbed Gi Juye’s wrist and dropped it down.

And answered halfheartedly.

“Yeah, that’s a bit…”

Ju Junseo brushed past Gi Juye and went inside.

Gi Juye stood there for a moment, not understanding what had just happened to her.

“That bastard just now… damn…”

Ice cream melted stickily and dripped from Gi Juye’s hand.

“I complimented him, called him pretty… so rude…”

Gi Juye’s eyes were dark as she looked in the direction where Ju Junseo had already disappeared.

Ju Junseo, walking away with his back to Gi Juye, took out his cell phone and called someone.

“Yes, noona. It’s Junseo.”

-Oh. What is it? I’m busy at a photo shoot, so just get to the point.

“I changed my mind. Please make it as flashy as possible, to the limit.”

-What!!! Is that okay? I’m fine with it, but like you said, everyone else will be erased! Only you will be visible!

Ju Junseo laughed as if he had said something unnecessary.

“Yes. That’s the plan.”

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