I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 177

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Episode 177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chu Gaeul blinked her eyes at Myeong Jeha’s words and asked back.

 

“…My acting?”

 

Looking at Chu Gaeul, she was covering her mouth with both hands, seemingly moved.

 

“Of…course. You’re the woman who’ll become a lead actress that I’ve vouched for.”

 

“Hey! Han Yeoreum!”

 

Well, that ended nicely. As expected of Han Yeoreum. Her quick wit is no joke. Chu Gaeul excitedly bragged about her role.

 

“I’m Noble Consort Choi. I’ll probably appear in the latter half of , so the date you guys come to the filming set is-.”

 

Noble Consort Choi. A character who rises after Jang Heebin’s downfall. You could say she’s an underdog aiming for Jang Heebin’s position.

 

‘And Noble Consort Choi in comes across as innocent.’

 

Unlike Jang Heebin, who was hurt by being conscious of her status every moment she loved Sukjong, she’s a woman satisfied just by entering the palace and receiving the title of concubine.

 

That’s why she’s a character who makes the protagonist Jang Heebin suffer even more.

 

‘If only Jang Heebin had loved Sukjong a little less, she wouldn’t have been hurt so much.’

 

It’s a character most likely to become a hate magnet if played wrong… But Chu Gaeul, still unaware of this, was scheduling when to invite Myeong Jeha and me.

 

“How about coming in the second or third week here?”

 

“Sure. I’ll do that.”

 

Myeong Jeha looked at the screen with the calendar displayed and said.

 

“I’m looking forward to it.”

 

 

 

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Before we knew it, the birthday party atmosphere was gradually ripening. Private stories that could only be told off the record were exchanged.

 

“Gi Juye probably won’t be able to sleep tonight because she didn’t win best dresser today. She should know better than to mess with a genius like me.”

 

When Ryu Lisa talked about Gi Juye’s misdeeds, Ju Junseo, who had been quiet, spoke up.

 

“She asked me to coordinate outfits last time too. I think she wanted to overshadow Han Yeoreum back then but couldn’t do it properly, so it exploded this time.”

 

Chu Gaeul became furious upon hearing this.

 

“Is she crazy? How can an actor do that? Huh? If you’re an actor! You should compete fair and square with acting skills!”

 

Myeong Jeha and Ju Junseo looked at Chu Gaeul coldly.

 

“Win…or lose…”

 

Chu Gaeul’s voice gradually crawled down.

 

“Senior Junseo. Is your scalp okay?”

 

“It stings sometimes on rainy days, but it’s bearable.”

 

“Oh dear… The aftereffects of bleaching twice in a hurry…”

 

“Right. Sometimes I get headaches for no reason, and whenever I enter styling meetings for projects, my heart tightens, my neck gets stiff, and I get dizzy, but it’s bearable.”

 

We reminded Chu Gaeul, who had momentarily forgotten her past, of old memories.

 

“You’re exaggerating too much! Anyone listening would think you were in a car accident!”

 

Chu Gaeul grabbed and shook Ju Junseo. Ju Junseo had bulked up since ended, so he wasn’t easily shaken. Only his shirt got wrinkled.

 

“That’s sponsored! Gaeul! The buttons can’t fall off! There’s only one of these in Korea!”

 

“Ju Junseo’s hair is getting ruined! Just hit him instead! With your fists!”

 

In the midst of this, Ryu Lisa and Dokgo Gyeol worried about the clothes and hair instead of Ju Junseo. Yoon Hyeonjo briefly concluded.

 

“Gaeul is the type to enforce discipline.”

 

“Senior… It’s not quite discipline… Actually, I just wanted to stand out too much…”

 

“I like that you’re honest! But what’s wrong with that? I first knew Gaeul through with pink hair! If you couldn’t act and only cared about appearances, that would be different! But you act well, so what’s the problem. Come on. Drink and shake it off!”

 

When Gwak Cheolsik took her side, Chu Gaeul’s face turned red. She’s definitely fun to tease.

 

“Right. Styling, all the people obsessed with that were lacking in… acting… Even if you dress scruffily in male disguise, if you act well, people will see you as pretty… Most of our famous scenes are of Yeoreum looking like she hasn’t… washed? That kind of feeling… Blood, sweat, tears, not knowing about such things…”

 

Kwon Junhyeok must be weak with alcohol. Not understanding what was said properly, he trapped Chu Gaeul again, whom Gwak Cheolsik had barely rescued, and hit her.

 

“Junhyeok, stop drinking.”

 

Martial arts director Kang Hanseong slammed Kwon Junhyeok’s forehead onto the table.

 

‘There was a thud sound for a moment, but he seems to be asleep, so I shouldn’t worry about it.’

 

With so many people, the drinking session was noisy. I said to Gaeul once more anyway.

 

“I’ll add churros to the coffee truck.”

 

“…With my current mood, even a meal truck wouldn’t be enough…”

 

Seeing Gaeul’s expression, Dami suddenly stood up from her seat.

 

“Then from now on, it’s gift presentation time!”

 

As expected of the rom-com queen. She’s got something when it comes to changing the atmosphere. Gifts prepared for me came out from here and there, competing with each other.

 

“A ring you can wear around. It’ll probably fit your index or ring finger.”

 

“Senior Junseo, how do you know my ring size?”

 

“You can tell just by looking roughly.”

 

Ju Junseo gave me a ring. This is pretty. As expected of someone with a modeling background. His aesthetic sense is different.

 

“I saw this at a photo wall event last time and thought it was pretty.”

 

“I saw what you posted on SNS. It’s the same one, right?”

 

“Geez, Han Yeoreum! Do you see all my social media photos? …Right. It’s the same as the one I have. Just a different color.”

 

“Just say you wanted to have matching bags with me.”

 

Chu Gaeul gave me a designer brand bag. Perfect. I didn’t have a bag in this color.

 

“I have this cake… I’ll make you a better one next time.”

 

“Your very existence is my gift, Dami.”

 

“Hey! Han Yeoreum! Then what about me!”

 

“Are you dividing people by closeness again?”

 

Dami gave me a cute lettered cake. Chu Gaeul and Ju Junseo stood up from their seats, but let’s move on.

 

“Health is the best! I got you these supplements! And speaking for Junhyeok, he also got supplements!”

 

Martial arts director Kang Hanseong and Kwon Junhyeok gave supplements.

 

“I put my heart into it-!”

 

“Senior… Why did you write so many letters? The thickness of the envelope…”

 

“It’s not letters, it’s cash. When you get older, you have to express things with money.”

 

Gwak Cheolsik gave spending money.

 

“I have a diffuser and a free pass to appear on any of our company’s variety shows… I’ll make sure it revolves around Han Yeoreum…”

 

Director So is secretly quite obsessive. She doesn’t seem like a healing director.

 

“I’m together with Director Gong. We don’t know young people’s tastes these days…”

 

“Right, exactly! What would come out if two old men picked together? Just buy whatever you like!”

 

Jjang Director and Director Gong handed over department store gift certificates. When did they become so close?

 

“I’ll send an outfit to your office soon. The alterations aren’t finished yet.”

 

Ryu Lisa gave an outfit.

 

“Here. This is mine.”

 

Dokgo Min handed over a very large shopping bag. Inside was a book along with a bouquet.

 

“Waaaah!”

 

“What’s in there to make your reaction so intense… Ugh, waaaah!”

 

“No, what exactly is in that book… Ugh, waaaah!”

 

Inside was an incredibly high-quality photo book. It contained photos that Dokgo Min had taken of me over time. Everyone’s attention focused closely around me.

 

“When is this? It was taken at a bus stop, but why is it so…”

 

“That’s from .”

 

“This flash shot taken in the countryside also has a nice feel.”

 

Everyone let out admiring screams as they turned each page.

 

“Sister…”

 

“You’re my muse…”

 

“But if you appear on our MBS, I can show you what a real muse means in terrestrial broadcasting, Yeoreum. Through variety shows for the fans…”

 

“What are you trying to do at this timing!”

 

Director So and Dokgo Min started fighting again. Dokgo Gyeol grabbed Dokgo Min by the scruff of the neck and shoved her aside.

 

“Ah, of all things, mine has to come after something with such huge impact… But I prepared it with all my heart.”

 

Dokgo Gyeol had gathered the best lip products for Han Yeoreum, carefully selected while doing my makeup all this time, and gave them as a gift.

 

“Just so you know, if you look at the brands, you’ll notice they’re expensive.”

 

As expected from the original money bird. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Kwon Junhyeok was still asleep and Dokgo Min and Director So were fighting, but let’s consider it warm and friendly anyway.

 

Only Yoon Hyeonjo remained frozen in his seat.

 

“…Was this gathering a birthday party?”

 

Come to think of it, I hadn’t specifically told Yoon Hyeonjo that it was for my birthday celebration. Because it wasn’t even the actual day.

 

‘Just joining the Han Yeoreum fam is a gift in itself.’

 

For reference, Yoon Hyeonjo’s opinion doesn’t matter. Ever since he monitored that the ASMR video went viral, Yoon Hyeonjo has been the best senior. He had no choice but to become a Han Yeoreum pick.

 

“What should I do…”

 

Yoon Hyeonjo kept freezing up, which was unlike him.

 

“Ah, Senior, just coming here is a gift!”

 

At those words, Gwak Cheolsik pretended to cry.

 

“Not me? Am I the only one who has to pay a subscription fee for senior treatment?”

 

“That’s why I respect you a little more, Senior…”

 

“You little foal, you know how to work the line.”

 

Gwak Cheolsik chuckled and downed his beer in one shot. Yoon Hyeonjo hurriedly opened his banking app.

 

“I don’t have cash right now, my account…”

 

Myeong Jeha firmly grabbed Yoon Hyeonjo’s hand as he was seriously trying to make a transfer.

 

“Instead of doing that, how about giving Yeoreum a birthday gift by granting her one favor later?”

 

Myeong Jeha’s characteristically polite smile naturally appeared at the corners of his mouth.

 

“Like a wish coupon?”

 

“Yes. That’s right.”

 

“…I think cash would be more efficient. I’ll just pay the bill here instead.”

 

“I already gave them my card. And we agreed to drop the formalities last time, so why are you using honorifics again?”

 

“The emotional distance is a bit…”

 

Myeong Jeha, still holding onto Yoon Hyeonjo who was trying to pull his hand away, showed his usual upright smile.

 

“Please do it with the heart of caring for your junior. We have to film together too.”

 

Well done, old man. You’re being helpful… I nodded vigorously. Han Yeoreum’s materialistic scale was moving.

 

‘A favor that Yoon Hyeonjo would grant? That’s incomparable to cash.’

 

Yoon Hyeonjo had a good image with the public, but his reputation in the industry, including with reporters, was even better. He was a rare person with common sense in this business.

 

‘There will definitely come a time when I’ll use it…’

 

Perhaps my expression was too earnest, as Yoon Hyeonjo said in a small voice.

 

“It’s a bit burdensome… But I’m partly at fault too. Alright. One wish.”

 

At those words, Gwak Cheolsik laughed so heartily that his uvula was completely visible.

 

“Hey! Make him do something really difficult! Hahaha! You got caught good!”

 

 

 

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During the time we waited for the manager to come pick us up, Myeong Jeha and I remained together.

 

“…Why did you do that earlier?”

 

“Hm?”

 

Myeong Jeha raised his wrist to check the time. There was a hint of laughter in his questioning voice. This seems like there’s something to it.

 

“Suggesting we visit Do Gyeoul’s filming set. That wasn’t something you said without reason.”

 

“Ah, that…”

 

Myeong Jeha looked down at me and drew out his words loosely. Even when he speaks kindly, this guy has something that makes people anxious. Is this what they call a veteran’s inner strength?

 

“There will definitely come a time when you’ll need Do Gyeoul’s acting.”

 

Before I knew it, Myeong Jeha’s manager had arrived. Myeong Jeha confirmed the approaching vehicle and moved away from my side. For a moment, our clothes brushed against each other. As always, there was a pleasant fragrance.

 

“Because you’re going to take on that kind of role.”

 

Myeong Jeha turned his head lightly. The car’s headlight touched Myeong Jeha’s profile. It felt exactly like pin point lighting on a stage.

 

The characteristic sparkle given to a protagonist.

 

Myeong Jeha, who naturally monopolized the light, was momentarily dazzling.

 

“Sociopath.”

 

Myeong Jeha smiled warmly, incongruous with the line he had just delivered.

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