I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 180

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Episode 180

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“Got it!”

I secured an audition opportunity for Yeonhuijae in . Ji Haebeom participating in the audition meant that his casting as the male lead was confirmed.

As expected, Ji Haebeom’s agency immediately released casting board articles for ‘s Gi Taeseok.

[ set against the Korean War, protagonist Gi Taeseok confirmed as Ji Haebeom]

[Ascetic-sexy Ji Haebeom, netizens applaud casting news]

[Ji Haebeom joins … Ultra-luxurious casting begins]

“If Ji Haebeom’s side confirms, soon the female lead position too…!”

My prediction wasn’t wrong. With news of Ji Haebeom’s participation, investors attached themselves, and with basic viewership ratings guaranteed, perhaps worried about losing the female lead position, Eun Baekhap’s side also hurriedly released articles.

[Eun Baekhap becomes ‘Ji Haebeom’s woman’… Selected as Daisy in , first love Yeonhuijae role]

[Pure first love actress BEST 5 never missing ‘Eun Baekhap’… Will she show real first love this time]

-Wow, the face-off is already so exciting hahaha Why is the Korean drama scene doing so well these days ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Fans are clutching their hearts waiting right now.. they’ve been chanting so desperately since the awards ceremony lol

If it happens, it happens – even if they just briefly put the two together, Dungke would go crazy

After the male and female lead casting confirmation articles came out, Gi Juye’s agency moved quickly.

[Gi Juye who performed well in , following Eun Baekhap in the ‘pure and wistful’ lineage]

[From little sister to actress, will idol-turned-actor Gi Juye’s new leap be showcased as Yeonhuijae in ]

Like my previous article, it only expressed being mentioned as a candidate, but the level of effort put in was different.

‘They prepared a lot.’

Because Gi Juye had data accumulated from her idol activities. It was on a different level from me who lacked materials. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say they dug up every photo from her pure moments.

[Our Village Chatter/ Two actresses currently being mentioned for Eun Baekhap’s child role.jpg]

(Gi Juye’s photo wall picture.jpg)

(Han Yeoreum’s ritual ground scene capture.jpg)

Between Gi Juye and Han Yeoreum, who fits better? I personally think 1

-If it’s a child actor role, you don’t really need great acting skills so I’m also going with 1 lol 2 has too strong of a shaman image

-Obviously 2, actors should act, why is an idol acting

This is kind of a broad attack..isn’t it ㅠ

-Han Yeoreum should go for something more unique, why pure? It’s awkward

You can tell just from the photo selection. This post was written by Gi Juye’s agency.

“The reactions are also going the way they want.”

To summarize the reactions about me:

The intense image is too ingrained in people’s minds to suit a first love.

“They don’t know how to judge people.”

I pulled over the mirror beside me. Anyone can see I’m first love material, right? A face that makes you fall in love at first sight, right? Han Yeoreum who makes hearts flutter the moment you make eye contact, right?

“Won’t I get cast the moment I enter the audition hall?”

Facing my reflection in the mirror, I tilted my head slightly. From this angle it’s first love, from that angle it’s also first love.

“…As long as no one interferes with the audition, Yeonhuijae is no problem.”

But maybe it’s because of what Do Gyeoul said at the awards ceremony. No matter how much I try to stay calm, my heart keeps beating anxiously.

“Entertain me.”

Even in posts comparing me and Gi Juye, Do Gyeoul’s name could be seen quite often.

-Personally, I wish Do Gyeowul would play the child role for Silver Lily…ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Wouldn’t that be more believable?

You should be a casting director, you’re perfect for it

Lol no, Do Gyeoul isn’t at the level of being a child actor though.. haha

Do Gyeoul. What if Do Gyeoul interferes again somehow. Just like I called Yoon Hyeonjo to move Ji Haebeom, what if Do Gyeoul also calls someone…

“Hey.”

“Ah, you scared me.”

My anxiety was cut short. Han Taeyang barged into the room holding a large box.

But what’s with this guy?

“Hey? Did you just say hey to me?”

“Delivery came.”

Seeing I was in a bad mood, Han Taeyang just left the box and fled. The large box was wrapped with a ribbon.

“Who sent this?”

Let me open it first. I untied the ribbon and opened the box lid to find a note along with neatly folded clothes inside.

Inside was a cape as white as snow. The golden buttons had pear blossoms engraved on them.

“…Clothes that Yeonhuijae would wear?”

Right. Yeonhuijae. The Yeonhuijae in my head became clear. At the bottom of the box were Huijae’s shoes too.

Rounded toe caps. Black cowhide shoes polished to a glossy shine with oil.

The note had scrawled handwriting but clear words of encouragement.

[It’s battle gear so wear it and win

– Ryu Lisa]

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-While the OTT platform ‘Netholics’ is gaining popularity in Japan, a Korean Wave boom is occurring. The protagonist received all the love of South Korean citizens last year, showing the ‘Do Gyeoul effect’…

Netholics devoured Canada first, then Central and South America and Europe, before choosing Japan as the first Asian country. The drama that hasn’t lost first place since Netholics opened in Japan.

It was Do Gyeoul’s starring drama .

-Dangerous this… I’ve completely fallen for it (*´﹀`*)-!!! Unbelievable, I don’t get tired of watching it all day… Do Gyeoul’s clean face felt every time she cries is truly a great victory!

-Decided on a Korea trip while watching Beyond the Closed Door…www Can’t help the impulse. Looking forward to Korean unnie! Want to talk to her

-Watched it over and over again but the reunion at the end, can’t hold back tears… (´;︵;`)

The explosive popularity among locals never cooled down. It was a moment when the loyalty characteristic of Japanese fan culture shined.

Do Gyeoul could be met on the main screen every time you entered Netholics. Thanks to this, Do Gyeoul got a new nickname in Japan.

-The woman of Netholics ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д`ﾟ)ﾟ｡ So beautiful, can’t help but admire..

The woman of Netholics.

This nickname spread rapidly even to Korea.

[HOT/ What they’re calling Tokyo winter in Japan right now lol.jpg]

(Netholics capture.jpg)

Tavern Keeper, bring us drinks!

-Anonymous1: Wow lol they’re really doing well

-Anonymous2: It’s freaking entertaining lol the female lead character Do Gyeoul was really well done ㅋㅋ she could’ve easily become an annoying character if done wrong

ㄴAnonymous7: First of all, having a story written on your face makes you look more lovable, for real

-Anonymous4: I’m a Korean living in Japan and this is basically a syndrome.. Whenever I say I’m from Korea, everyone brings up Squid Game first. It’s become that successful ㅇㅇ

-Anonymous 11: They’re raking in the yen lololol Japanese people have high loyalty so it’ll probably keep selling well

Articles about Do Gyeoul challenging herself with a traditional historical drama came out quickly, riding on her soaring popularity.

[Do Gyeoul’s new Jang Heebin challenging traditional historical drama, will she show passionate romance with Sukjong?]

[Do Gyeoul ‘I’m a proper actress now~’ Challenges image transformation as Jang Heebin, netizens go wild]

[Do Gyeoul who caused a syndrome in Japan returns to TV screens… protagonist of ]

As soon as the casting board was released, Do Gyeoul’s name could be seen everywhere. Every time Do Gyeoul appeared at the airport, ‘Do Gyeoul airport fashion’ came up as a related search term.

“Ah, really, if only Do Gyeoul had been the child actress for Eun Baekhap, it would’ve been perfect.”

“It would’ve been great if we had made this just one year earlier. Garand appears and Do Gyeoul bursts through closed doors, the chain reaction would’ve been so good.”

The team each added their own comments while looking at Do Gyeoul’s face on the news screen. Except for Director Ja, who was staring intently at the scenario.

“Director, we got another call from the investor. They’re asking if we can’t just go with the audition route? They say even Ji Haebeom would listen to the director a bit…”

“That’s right. Looking at the parts the writer revised in the scenario, doesn’t it seem like Myeong Jeha alone can carry it?”

Director Ja was still looking at the scenario. That’s when it happened. The door opened with a bang. It was the KBC drama director.

“Director Ja! Let’s just go classic. Let’s do that audition thing to humor Ji Haebeom, and just go with Gi Juye. Huh? If he has any sense, everyone’s saying Gi Juye, so he won’t insist on pushing Han Yeoreum alone, right?”

Director Ja didn’t take his eyes off the scenario. The director came right up to Director Ja and pleaded.

“Let’s ride the Do Gyeoul Korean Wave too. will definitely perform well if it goes to Netholics. Gi Juye has a Japanese fanbase too. Huh?”

“….”

“What’s the point of acting well? In this industry, image is everything. And the writer touched up the scenario a bit, right? This depends on Myeong Jeha’s acting, the female child role is…”

Director Ja, who had been listening to the director, suddenly stood up holding the scenario. The meeting room fell quiet for a moment.

“I’ve decided.”

“…What…?”

Director Ja, as always, only said what he wanted to say.

“Lunch is seafood jjamppong.”

“What?”

“At Samsung-gak up front.”

Leaving the stunned director behind, Director Ja walked away steadily. The production PD, who had been reading the room, quietly followed.

“Director, are you really going to push Han Yeoreum…?”

“I’m not pushing anyone. I’m going to decide after seeing the audition, right?”

Director Ja answered indifferently. As if asking why he was being asked such obvious things.

“By the way, what did Teacher Geum Bitkang say? I really hope she’ll appear.”

“She hasn’t answered yet.”

“Is that so? Hmm…”

“Director, but that is the revised scenario, right?”

When the production PD asked, Director Ja unfolded the folded page. The scene that had been slightly modified from the original scenario was what the writer had sent recently.

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