I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 174

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Episode 174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“What?”

 

Ryu Lisa frowned as she looked at the list sent by the sponsorship agency. Han Yeoreum’s outfit that should have been at the top was missing.

 

“Isn’t this list wrong? Didn’t you pick up the outfit properly?”

 

“Um, Manager. The thing is… the brand…”

 

“Oh, the brand.”

 

With an ominous feeling, Ryu Lisa urged for an answer. The youngest staff member who had picked up the outfit hesitantly replied.

 

“To Gi Juye…”

 

“So Gi Juye took it away?”

 

The youngest nodded slightly. Ryu Lisa closed her eyes. That was the outfit meant to be worn at the L’EL awards ceremony.

 

Ryu Lisa’s choice, which had calculated everything from the silhouette that suited Han Yeoreum well, to the color sense and texture, had turned to nothing in an instant.

 

“What did they say over there?”

 

“Since it’s a brand with high sales in China, they asked for understanding…”

 

Ryu Lisa bit her lower lip. That’s how this industry originally was. The saying about waking up to find the world had changed wasn’t there for nothing. The entertainment industry was a place where you could become a star overnight and fall into hell overnight.

 

And in that entertainment industry, fame was power.

 

“So they said they’d gladly provide any other outfit for actress Han Yeoreum…”

 

“Once it’s taken, why wouldn’t it be taken twice?”

 

If you held onto that one thing, you could become the perfect superior. Taking away outfits like this was natural.

 

‘This isn’t the first or second time this has happened.’

 

That’s why the underwater battle was most important for sponsorships.

 

Borrowing it saying they’d only wear it for a day then delaying the return, or adjusting filming schedules to make other celebrities lose the chance to wear it, or contacting the brand first to switch the priority order.

 

It couldn’t be helped. When it came to clothes, the exposure recognized by the public was life itself.

 

The fashion industry’s clock was ticking urgently even at this very moment. Lipstick that came out targeting spring could be worn in summer too, but spring clothes couldn’t be worn in summer.

 

“That damn China money…”

 

Ryu Lisa recalled Gi Juye’s recent article. Come to think of it, there had been many photos recently of her wearing this brand’s outfits and posting them on social media.

 

‘I see…’

 

Ryu Lisa stared at the screen showing the sponsorship list and racked her brain.

 

‘The estimate comes out right away.’

 

Perhaps soon this brand might put forward Gi Juye as their ambassador.

 

‘Articles with Gi Juye’s name are never free, after all.’

 

Probably what her agency put out and what the brand put out were mixed together.

 

In the entertainment industry, styling isn’t simply a combination of hair, makeup, and coordination. This is politics. It’s like gambling where you can instantly grab fame with one well-taken photo.

 

‘If it had been a real awards ceremony, it would have been a big problem.’

 

Fortunately, the L’EL Style Awards was more casual than existing official events. You could wear a dress, but wearing a one-piece wouldn’t be a big problem either.

 

The options in Ryu Lisa’s mind broadened.

 

‘What should I dress her in.’

 

First, exclude outfits that appeared in recent article photos, also exclude outfits worn on Music N. Since this was the first official appearance after ended, she needed to attract as much attention as possible.

 

‘Oh, and exclude hanbok.’

 

It would be troublesome to solidify Seoryeong’s image with hanbok styling. The drama was completely over, and Han Yeoreum now had to open the next chapter.

 

‘What’s available…’

 

Ryu Lisa, who had been looking at the white mannequin, tilted her head diagonally.

 

“Han Yeoreum. Han Yeoreum. Han Yeoreum…”

 

And she tried calling Han Yeoreum’s name. As Han Yeoreum from all this time flashed through her mind,

 

“Ah. Got it.”

 

Ryu Lisa caught onto something.

 

The best accessory that could be used because it was Han Yeoreum came to mind. Just like how she used Ju Junseo as an accessory at the last Mint Carpet. This time too.

 

“But this one’s in a different weight class.”

 

A devilish smile bloomed on Ryu Lisa’s face.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A status window sparkled above her head.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

‘As expected, Ryu Lisa…’

 

Manager Hong suppressed the laughter that was about to burst out. Near him, reporters were scattered around.

 

This was a cafe near Cheongdam-dong where the L’EL Style Awards event would begin in a few hours. Manager Hong distributed coffee to the reporters while making small talk.

 

“Oh my, you’re all working hard in this heat.”

 

His entertainment industry experience had accumulated to the point where he even reached the position of publicity team manager at that JC ENM. Manager Hong was a person who had mastered political maneuvering. He smiled with his eyes half-closed at the reporters who would soon write articles about the L’EL Style Awards.

 

“Please write good articles about our Yeoreum, okay?”

 

“We have to write good articles about Han Yeoreum. Look at how many clicks she gets today.”

 

The atmosphere became warm with someone’s witty response. One of the reporters asked Manager Hong.

 

“But why are you like this? You’ve always made it to Best Dresser. Why are you so unconfident, especially today.”

 

Manager Hong pulled out the straw stuck in his coffee cup. He opened the lid and gulped down the iced americano while thinking.

 

‘Perfect.’

 

The reporter had thrown the bait. Now Manager Hong just had to bite beautifully. Like a well-orchestrated plan. It was mutual deception while knowing each other.

 

“The outfit she was originally going to wear suddenly got pulled… We brought something in a hurry, but it might be a bit tacky. I told her to wear different clothes, but… our girl seemed really upset… Sigh…”

 

An actress who was rising more than anyone else right now, but suddenly her outfit got pulled? The reporters drinking coffee felt a rush of dopamine.

 

‘There’s something here?’

 

‘Of course.’

 

Obviously someone had taken it away. It was likely an actress of similar age and image.

 

Everyone thought of two options. Either Do Gyeoul or Gi Juye. One reporter asked slyly.

 

“How did the outfit get pulled? But then who’s going to wear that outfit? What, Do Gyeoul?”

 

“Hey! Don’t say such things. Do Gyeoul’s outfit was fixed from before. Geez. I’m scared rumors might spread.”

 

Manager Hong, waving his hands dismissively, naturally provided the answer key. Everyone, it’s not Do Gyeoul. Put an X mark on that name. Then who could it be? You know, right? Who would have taken our girl’s clothes? Right? It was a silent hint. Seeing Manager Hong smiling with narrow eyes, the reporters were convinced.

 

‘Okay. Not Do Gyeoul.’

 

‘As expected, Gi Juye… Her personality doesn’t change.’

 

Soon this rumor would spread at the reporters’ informal meetings. Manager Hong continued speaking while pretending to be nonchalant.

 

“Our girl really likes Professor Geum Bitkang, so she dressed in a somewhat retro style as a sign of respect. Please package that nicely.”

 

“Of course. JC and us, are we strangers?”

 

With the reporters’ refreshing responses, Manager Hong finally seemed relieved and spilled what was on his mind. Of course, everyone here knew it was all calculated.

 

This was the cold entertainment industry. Half-hearted people couldn’t survive.

 

“She’s also absorbed in classics right now. She won’t put down the script. Really. For actors, projects falling through is commonplace… Maybe because she’s still a rookie. It’s cute.”

 

From Manager Hong’s words, the reporters could infer various things. It was a rigged game.

 

“Come to think of it, Han Yeoreum was also mentioned for the child role in , is that real?”

 

“Where did you hear that?”

 

“I’m close with Director Gong. I heard through the grapevine at a drinking session last time. With Director Ja’s personality, he tried to push for it but because of the investor. Yeah.”

 

“Huh? If she was mentioned, that means there were other actors too…”

 

At that moment, all the pieces fit together. The framework for the article was set. Just as they were about to grab Manager Hong, he picked up his ringing cell phone.

 

“Oh, oh. Right, geez, I was with important people… Yeah, I’ll be right there! If it’s urgent, what can I do. Yeah.”

 

Manager Hong hurriedly prepared to leave while covering the phone receiver with one hand.

 

“Sorry. They say a rookie caused an accident. Then I’ll look forward to the article! Yeah!”

 

“No, wait! We need to talk more about …!”

 

“Manager Hong! Where are you going!”

 

But it was already too late. Manager Hong had left the cafe.

 

The reporters who had stood up to catch him were left standing there dumbfounded. The only reporter who remained seated crossed his arms and said.

 

“Give it up, everyone… Didn’t you see that man’s phone screen earlier?”

 

The reporters listened to his words.

 

“The call was fake…”

 

That’s right.

 

“The vibration was just an alarm…”

 

Manager Hong was one step ahead.

 

Now the keywords the reporters could grab were #harmonious master-disciple relationship #Han Yeoreum recognized by Geum Bitkang #next project #The Great Garand. Since there was no detailed information, they could only write one line.

 

But the impact this one line would bring to the entertainment industry would be considerable.

 

 

 

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Before getting out of the van, Gi Juye checked the mirror with a satisfied smile. The outfit she had stolen from Han Yeoreum fit her perfectly.

 

‘It was mine from the beginning.’

 

The outfit, the role, the buzz, the popularity. Everything belonged to me, not Han Yeoreum. With that thought, a sense of superiority filled Gi Juye’s face.

 

“Gi Juye is entering-!”

 

The van smoothly stopped in front of the mint carpet, and the door opened. Flashes burst toward Gi Juye.

 

‘That’s right. I’m Gi Juye.’

 

Though this achieved modest results, Gi Juye was ready to be loved by the public again as Yeonhuijae, the protagonist’s first love in .

 

“Please look here just once!”

 

“Heart with your hands! Look here!”

 

Gi Juye, who smiled while making heart signs toward the reporters, was confident. Entering the event venue, Gi Juye was guided to a table. Coincidentally, her seat was assigned near Han Yeoreum.

 

‘…What?’

 

Gi Juye momentarily doubted her eyes. Han Yeoreum’s styling was undoubtedly the most striking at the L’Oeil event venue. It was as if only Han Yeoreum was living in a different era.

 

‘What is that?’

 

White lace gloves, elegantly pinned-up hair, a yellow two-piece that should be called a dress suit. And the best accessory that only Han Yeoreum could use.

 

A master representing South Korea. Even actress Geum Bitkang.

 

‘…She coordinated with Geum Bitkang!’

 

It looked as if a legendary actress from the 70s had brought her successor. Gi Juye hastily turned on her phone while casually responding to greetings from those around her.

 

 

 

[Han Yeoreum to continue the lineage of skilled actresses… ‘Today we’re not Yeomga and Seoryeong but disciple and master~’ Master-disciple chemistry shown off at the Mint Carpet]

 

At today’s L’Oeil Mint Carpet held in Cheongdam-dong. Rookie actress Han Yeoreum’s outfit is the talk of the town. Han Yeoreum, who proved her acting ability through TVM , appeared together with Geum Bitkang, with whom she had acting battles in the show. The two drew attention with classic styling reminiscent of the 1970s.

 

(Omitted)

 

Meanwhile, Han Yeoreum has been mentioned as a candidate for the role of Yeonhuijae, the protagonist’s first love, in KBC’s 50th anniversary drama .

 

 

 

‘…Damn.’

 

She was too clever. By styling according to the background era of the work, it was perfect for dropping spoilers about her next project.

 

‘If this happens, even if I take Yeonhuijae’s role later, comparisons will follow me forever.’

 

In a fight based on acting ability, Gi Juye would lose 100 percent. Knowing this, she had tried to push through with investment money.

 

Gi Juye glared at Han Yeoreum. Feeling the gaze, Han Yeoreum turned her head. Then she smiled brightly.

 

As if saying, let’s see what you’ve got.

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