I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 149
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Episode 149
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“Oh! Little colt!”
“Yes, senior. Have you been well?”
“I’ve been doing great. I’m watching well! Damn. Was it worth attending the Action Academy?”
This was Cheongdam GCV, and I greeted Gwak Cheolsik who had arrived early. Today I dressed up after a long time for the VIP premiere.
After living in men’s clothing and running around mountains every day, dressing up like this…
‘Really… I’m truly a beautiful actress straight out of a painting…’
Actually, I really wanted to be the star of the premiere. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say I’d been waiting for this day. I wanted to try filming something like a campaign video too.
“Hello. It’s been a while, Yeoreum.”
“Senior, you’re here!”
Yoon Hyeonjo, dressed in his usual crisp shirt, also entered the waiting room today. With glasses placed over his neat and sharp-looking face, he truly looked like the elite Detective Yoon himself.
The two of them seemed less nervous, probably because they’d filmed many movies.
‘I should pretend to be that calm later too.’
A movie premiere? I’ve done so many that it’s just part of my life now… I should practice saying things like that. I was trying to calm my nerves when.
Knock knock-. There was a knocking sound at the waiting room door.
“Actors, there will be a pre-media day interview soon! Please get ready-.”
Finally, today’s long schedule was beginning.
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This was the first time Reporter Wi had ever been so happy to see the press pass hanging around her neck.
‘Yeoreum… your sister is here…’
A gathering where reporters and media officials interview main actors and directors before a movie release. The very fact that Yeoreum was present at this media day was moving.
‘You’ve grown up so well…’
Though it wasn’t a big role, she could definitely feel that the fellow actors and director viewed Yeoreum favorably.
From what she heard, Yeoreum was scheduled to appear in 2 as well.
She was calming her pounding heart and gripping her camera tightly when. Flash! Flash! Flash! Camera flashes burst around her.
Director Gong of was walking in.
‘Yeoreum…!’
Today’s Yeoreum was so adorably cute and pretty it brought tears to her eyes.
The light yellow mini dress she wore casually was truly like a little chick, fresh lemon, sweet banana… anyway, it was like that.
“Hello everyone! Today we’ll be conducting interviews with the director and main cast of the hot new work! No, what’s destined to be a masterpiece, .”
Director Gong took the microphone and greeted awkwardly.
“Hello. I’m Gong Mujin, who directed . Thank you so much for attending despite your busy schedules.”
“Hello. I’m Gwak Cheolsik who played Detective Gwak! It’s incredibly hot these days and really irritating, right? Watch our refreshing movie and release all that stress!”
“Hello. I’m Yoon Hyeonjo who played Detective Yoon. Thank you for taking your precious time.”
Each had a distinct character. Finally, after the actor who played the villain, it was Yeoreum’s turn.
“Hello. I’m Han Yeoreum who played Influencer 1. Thank you all so much for coming.”
As the hottest rising actress right now, the shutter sounds got a bit louder.
episode 3 had a viewership rating of 12%.
“What do you think audiences should look forward to most while watching the movie?”
“With so many action scenes, you must have gotten hurt or had many difficult moments. Please share some behind-the-scenes stories-.”
“If you were to rate the synchronization between your character in the work and your actual personality, what percentage would it be?”
Several questions were exchanged. Finally, a simple question was thrown to Yeoreum.
“If something like happened in real life?”
At that question, Yeoreum thought for a moment then answered.
“I would definitely! Absolutely! Kick their ass. So they could never do it again.”
At that answer, the officials burst into small laughter. Article headlines were already forming in their minds.
[‘ Seoryeong declares ‘I’ll kick ass’ ambition even at premiere]
[Han Yeoreum intoxicated by method shaman acting, “I’m good at kicking ass~” Netizens ‘shivering’]
It was an answer that matched well with the currently popular .
The media day ended in such a good atmosphere, and the official press conference ended too. After finishing even the 1:1 individual interviews by media outlet, it was finally evening.
Click-! Click-! Click-!
Endless shutter sounds echoed like applause as the photo wall began.
“Please look here!”
“Heart hands! Heart hands!”
From rookie celebrities who attended through their agencies’ influence, to celebrities connected to the cast actors, actors appearing in currently airing or soon-to-air dramas and movies, to hot idols.
Celebrities lined up to make their mark at the VIP premiere.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that all the celebrities gaining popularity these days were gathered in this place.
[Chu Gaeul, loyal girl’s hand greeting… premiere photo wall]
[‘s No Seungchan who turned the Japanese Archipelago upside down… Heart hands stealing women’s hearts]
Among them, merciless shutters poured down on celebrities who were good for creating news stories.
As soon as Myeong Jeha, the rookie detective from which currently surpassed ten million viewers, appeared, all the reporters’ attention focused on him.
“Myeong Jeha! Here too! To the right!”
Myeong Jeha took the microphone at the photo wall and conducted a brief interview.
“You’ve already become the star of ‘double ten million.’ From a double ten million actor’s perspective, can this reach ten million?”
When the reporter asked playfully, Myeong Jeha smiled naturally and answered.
“I’m grateful and embarrassed that you call me that. Haha. seems like it will record double ten million.”
His attitude of praising it by saying it would perform as well as the movie he appeared in made the reporters’ expressions favorable.
After Myeong Jeha lightly bowed and went in, next.
“Do Gyeoul!”
Click, click, clickclickclick-!
The actress currently running the highest stock price in South Korea entered. She recently boasted unprecedented popularity in Japan and even held a fan meeting at NHK Hall.
No one at this venue didn’t know what it meant for a twenty-one-year-old actress to sell out 3,500 tickets alone.
Do Gyeoul was a cheat key that increased click counts just with her name. So naturally, she was handed a microphone.
“You must be very busy with Japanese activities lately, but I understand you came straight here after entering the country for . Are you usually close friends with actress Han Yeoreum?”
Same school, same department, and same age. It was a natural question since reporters and even the public expected Gyeoul and Yeoreum to be close.
Gyeoul smiled brightly and answered.
“Of course. I’m a fan of Yeoreum.”
The reporters smiled contentedly, thinking the currently most popular actress was kindly speaking for her rookie peer.
[Double ten million Myeong Jeha, Japanese goddess Do Gyeoul too? Stars pouring into KNUA… premiere]
[‘s Do Gyeoul, ‘I’m a fan of Yeoreum’ humble and lovely smile]
Articles were quickly uploaded.
Gyeoul moved toward where Yeoreum would be, escorted by guards.
The movie theater’s characteristic soft carpet, the hallway where sound echoed poignantly, the subtle scent of caramel popcorn brushing her nose.
And Han Yeoreum who would soon appear.
Everything mixed together made Gyeoul’s heart race. As she entered the movie theater interior, she saw Han Yeoreum who had been waiting.
“Hello.”
When Gyeoul greeted her, Han Yeoreum naturally managed her expression and seemed to have grown more mature somehow.
“Thank you for coming.”
As if she wasn’t afraid of him, as if she was under the delusion that she had become equal to him.
“Ahaha! Yeah. I’m looking forward to your acting.”
She was still far from adequate, yet he couldn’t understand where she got that bold look in her eyes.
But that aspect made Han Yeoreum more interesting and less tiresome.
Gyeoul sat in the movie theater seat and waited for Han Yeoreum to appear on the screen.
Finally, ,
The VIP premiere began.
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Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Violent Crimes Unit Office. The rough footsteps of an extremely angry man echoed harshly. Everyone who saw his face awkwardly averted their eyes or bowed their heads.
Bang!
“Where is Gwak Cheolsik?”
The man who roughly opened the office door asked. The screen immediately switched to show a completely different, neat office from the Violent Crimes Unit Office.
“….”
Neat white shirt, neatly combed hair, straight necktie. Yoon Hyeonjo, who looked like an elite police officer to anyone, stood with his hands behind his back listening to the Commissioner.
Yoon Hyeonjo maintained a proper attitude but looked down at the Commissioner with rebellious eyes that showed he didn’t understand.
“You know. You can’t do the work alone.”
At the Commissioner’s words, Yoon Hyeonjo, standing with his hands behind his back, clenched his fists tightly. As if he couldn’t agree with his words.
The screen switched back to the Violent Crimes Unit detective office.
“Detective Gwak went out on an investigation….”
The furious chief shouted at the top of his lungs. The chief yelled with a bright red face.
“Get the address of where Gwak Cheolsik went! Right now! They’re all the same, these bastards only cause trouble!”
He threw the documents he was holding in one hand. The file flew and the photos inside scattered fluttering.
“Is Gwak Cheolsik a cop or a thug!!!”
The screen changed to Detective Gwak at the crime scene.
“Phew….”
A white stick was in his mouth. What looked like a cigarette was actually candy.
Gwak Cheolsik looked down at the criminal who was beaten to a pulp, just like in the photo.
“Live nicely… like your hyung….”
“You, you… police, or, thug….”
“Look at this bastard? Such a drama queen. Hyung hit you really gently.”
The menacing Gwak Cheolsik smiled and lightly kicked up the groaning thug with his toe. That’s when it happened.
“Hey, you crazy bastard! You live the worst life!”
The chief running from far away attempted a flying kick from a couple steps behind.
“Oh my.”
Gwak Cheolsik skillfully dodged. The chief who instantly sprawled on the ground shouted again.
The audience quietly burst into laughter. Reporter Wi also laughed while analyzing the movie.
‘Perfect for snack culture. Light and refreshing characters.’
As could be seen from the trailer, the message this movie wanted to convey was clear.
Gong Mujin was a director who knew how to create just the right flavor, fitting his nickname as a Chungmuro civil servant.
The sense of scene transitions and sound effects were truly textbook perfect.
The combination of hopeless Detective Gwak and even more hopeless Inspector Yoon was a classic slapstick comedy development, truly an ‘familiar taste’ in one word.
Like in the teaser trailer, the two became teammates. From the beginning, nothing aligned between them.
From their appearance to personality, speech, and way of handling work.
“Does that even make sense? Ah, this guy is really showing he’s never properly worked the field.”
“If it doesn’t work, we have to make it work. Isn’t that what we’re here for? You’re the one showing you’ve never used your brain.”
What they had to catch wasn’t the distributor of the . It was the supplier. They had to catch and crush the supplier to end this ridiculous phenomenon.
“Are you done talking now?”
“No. I haven’t said anything I wanted to say yet. Want me to say more?”
“Hey, you bastard!”
“What, you bastard.”
“I’m just going to!”
Detective Gwak grabbed Detective Yoon by the collar. Detective Yoon also didn’t back down and grabbed Detective Gwak’s collar.
They were just about to get into a rough physical fight.
Riiip-!
“….”
“….”
Detective Yoon’s clothes were forcibly torn, making him look like an idol who had reached the highlight of a stage performance. All the shirt buttons popped off.
Detective Gwak, momentarily flustered, acted shamelessly despite being the one who tore the clothes.
“You bastard, a guy who eats the nation’s rice walks around in such indecent clothing? Should I put you in the detention cell?”
At those words, Detective Yoon’s eyes rolled back as he similarly put strength into his grip. However, Detective Gwak’s clothes didn’t tear.
Detective Yoon, now determined, put strength into pulling the clothes again, but they remained intact.
“What are you wearing!”
Detective Yoon, still wearing torn clothes, was furious.
“Don’t look down on Pyeonghwa Market, you always wear foreign stuff and that’s why it doesn’t work! Made in Korea! Be patriotic, you bastard!”
Even while being grabbed by the collar and shaken, Detective Gwak shouted like a guardian of Dongdaemun Market.
And at the same time he said those words,
Riiiiip-.
Finally, the khaki t-shirt that Detective Gwak wore like a tattoo tore off.
A junior detective nearby quietly said.
“Must have been made in China….”
Such fights disguised as meetings went back and forth between Detective Gwak and Detective Yoon several times.
On the beam projector screen was the face of suspect K, who had a mole under his right eye.
“He’s currently operating an entertainment establishment called Club ‘D.K’ in Gangnam District. He’s a front man. There’s a separate financier backing him, but for now, you can consider K as handling both supply and distribution.”
However, they couldn’t reach a conclusion on how to infiltrate.
A few days later, Detective Gwak called Detective Yoon and made an absurd proposal.
“…How exactly are you planning to infiltrate an influencer party.”
Detective Yoon asked in a flat tone,
“Even when I give you ideas, you can’t take them! That’s something you need to figure out from now on!”
Detective Gwak pushed forward unreasonably.
“Where are we supposed to find an influencer? And is there any guarantee the information won’t leak?”
Detective Yoon sighed while gripping the steering wheel.
And immediately, the scene changed like a helpful explanation to show who that ‘influencer’ Detective Yoon was talking about was.
“Hey, I’m telling you it’s real?”
Finally, Yeoreum was captured on screen.
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