I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 183

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Episode 183

There were also people rushing over to take photos of Ji Haebeom at the airport.

If you were to pick the most famous male celebrity in South Korea right now, the man here would be among the top three, so it was natural that all eyes were focused on him.

Ji Haebeom’s recently released Season’s Greetings boasted sky-high sales throughout Asia, including Korea. Not only did he have strong domestic popularity, but his overseas fanbase was also formidable.

Reporter Wi put strength into his feet to avoid being pushed around by the people pressing in from both sides.

Click-click-click-click-click-!

Camera shutter sounds rang out without pause. Even among the countless shots taken in rapid succession, Ji Haebeom survived. Flashes burst as dozens of cameras captured every moment of Ji Haebeom.

His outfit from head to toe, easily worth tens of millions of won, was being broadcast in real time.

Ji Haebeom was no different from a walking billboard. And an incredibly effective one at that.

‘Ji Haebeom’s airport fashion today will probably get the most clicks too.’

The airport is a venue for unofficial interviews. Although reporters already knew the basic information through his agency, they threw questions to capture Ji Haebeom saying those words.

“Where are you going today?”

“There’s an event hosted by D Company.”

Ji Haebeom had become D Company’s Asia ambassador. This was the article that needed to be uploaded today.

[ Ji Haebeom’s Perfect Airport Fashion]

[Kind smile even to the crowds of fans, ‘I’ll go to the D event and come back~’]

Now Ji Haebeom’s fans and agency would soon start their viral marketing. Since the airport was no different from a place to show the agency’s political power, every moment here had to be spread.

[Ji Haebeom’s airport fashion that’s all D from head to toe.jpg]

-Ah damn, I can smell the fragrance through my monitor

-A man who looks better in all-black than the Grim Reaper himself ㄷㄷ

-My friend is a flight attendant and she says when you see Ji Hae-beom in person, you’re literally speechless..ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

︎˪No, I can’t speak just looking at him through the monitor

‘But what I want to ask isn’t this kind of thing!’

Many reporters had questions about the news that still hadn’t decided on the child actor.

“I mean, it’s not even the lead role, it’s a supporting role?”

“It’s just a 4-episode child actor role. Has Director Ja been putting it off all this time?”

Then someone spoke up.

“I heard Gi Juye and Han Yeoreum are fighting over Eun Baekhap’s child actor role.”

Then everyone easily understood.

“Director Ja might be pushed back.”

“Her acting isn’t lacking enough to be overshadowed by Eun Baekhap, but she has recognition, plus her Chinese fanbase is decent, and her agency is showing investment intentions. Even Director Ja would find this hard to overturn.”

“If they were fighting over the lead role, at least they could push with acting ability… But since it’s a child actor role, it’s a bit ambiguous to fight with just skill alone. Right?”

Hearing this, Reporter Wi wanted to give Yeoreum a different weapon besides skill.

‘Specifically, the weapon called Ji Haebeom!’

A reporter near Ji Haebeom asked about his next project. Ji Haebeom seemed to think for a moment, then raised the corners of his mouth attractively. Gasps erupted from here and there.

“I’m working hard on character research so that you reporters can enjoy watching. I’m planning to read the script even on the plane.”

Ji Haebeom answered in a low, resonant voice. It was truly an answer befitting a top actor. Reporter Wi didn’t miss the chance and followed up with another question to his perfect answer that gave no room for criticism.

“There are rumors that you’re participating in child actor auditions. Is that true?”

Ji Haebeom slowly blinked his eyes a couple of times. He didn’t have the impatience of needing to give an immediate answer to any question.

With that small gesture, Ji Haebeom proved his top actor status even through his well-refined attitude.

He didn’t use unnecessary words like ‘Ah…’, ‘Um…’, or ‘Well…’. He didn’t ramble because his mouth didn’t move before his brain did.

Instead, he always looked at the other person and smiled quietly.

“Ahhh! He’s so damn handsome!”

“Oppa, please look this way just once-!”

At that sight, the shutter sounds surrounding him increased in volume. Just his moving facial muscles made the surroundings buzz with excitement.

“Yes. Thanks to Director Ja calling me, I was able to observe.”

Ji Haebeom’s answer, which was expected to end in one sentence, continued.

“Since I’ve always respected Director Ja, I wanted to learn from the side about what criteria he uses to select roles. I was also curious about how I was able to land the role of Gi Taeseok.”

This was also a flawless and clever answer. Ji Haebeom, who finished his greeting with a light nod, entered the departure gate.

‘Perfect!’

Reporter Wi quickly ran to a nearby chair and opened his laptop. Since he got the answer he wanted.

Input: Ji Haebeom threw ‘bait’ regarding his next project at the airport that day…

Power shifts due to Ji Haebeom’s influence. He signaled that while he’s a top actor, this project will operate according to Director Ja’s standards.

‘Then investors can no longer blatantly pressure Director Ja!’

Input: Since his debut, Ji Haebeom has consistently achieved double-digit ratings and reached break-even points, earning the nickname ‘box office guarantee,’ so is also expected to be a hit…

Investors’ standards are ultimately about box office success.

When Ji Haebeom, who boasts undefeated box office success, trusts Director Ja, it becomes difficult to doubt further.

‘And since Ji Haebeom said he was curious about why he got the role of Gi Taeseok, it means he didn’t choose it himself but Director Ja selected him!’

Input: Director Ja’s choice, Ji Haebeom showed a glimpse of ‘s Gi Taeseok with his classic D Company shirt setup that day…

The better Ji Haebeom acts, the more Director Ja’s foresight is emphasized. The public inevitably thinks this way subconsciously.

-Someone said Giju would’ve been better ㅋㅋㅋㅋ it’s still ridiculous even thinking about it now

-The director’s eye for casting is insane, both Gitaeseok and Han Yeoreum are such perfect fits..ㅜ

And lastly. It deals an indirect blow to Gi Juye’s camp.

From the moment Ji Haebeom said he respects Director Ja, it implies he’s opposing Gi Juye.

‘Director Ja is pushing Han Yeoreum, and Ji Haebeom is on Director Ja’s side?’

If they really want to insert Gi Juye, they now have the burden of having to persuade even Ji Haebeom.

In one stroke, Ji Haebeom transferred authority to Director Ja, emphasized skill-based auditions, and created the effect of drawing a line with Gi Juye’s camp.

‘And lastly.’

[Ji Haebeom, there’s a reason he’s a top actor~ Humble D Company departure]

Even the top actor’s humility frame.

‘Cunning bastard…’

Reporter Wi uploaded the article with satisfaction. Articles with Ji Haebeom’s name quickly gained views.

[Share]

Reporter Wi didn’t forget to press the share button and post it to online communities. The public would now subconsciously add ‘Ji Haebeom’s’ credibility to the casting results.

‘In conclusion.’

The top star’s halo is cast over the legitimacy of Han Yeoreum, whom Director Ja will choose. Subconsciously, very naturally.

* * *

“Haebeom. Aren’t you tired? We should have just rushed through the audition quickly. Sigh.”

Ji Haebeom’s manager sighed as they moved toward the gate. Ji Haebeom not only had to accept Company D’s invitation but also proceed with overseas photo shoots for his ambassador activities.

“Just because of some child actor, we had to leave the country, then take another flight back to Korea! And now the schedule’s all messed up so we have to go out again.”

Ji Haebeom had to endure a hellish schedule of departing Paris, entering Korea, then departing for Belgium, all because of a mere child actor audition.

At his manager’s grumbling, Ji Haebeom lightly leaned his forehead against the man’s shoulder as if bumping it.

“I like how simple you are, hyung.”

“That’s not a compliment, is it?”

“It is a compliment, hyung.”

Ji Haebeom had deliberately postponed the audition as long as possible. He had calculated that since the important thing was having Ji Haebeom as the lead, the production company wouldn’t make a big issue of it either.

‘I just need to get my name up there first.’

While the production company smiles at investors bringing bags of money, time flows by. Meanwhile, Han Yeoreum’s entertainment agency moves busily.

‘Right now, we need to remove the biggest obstacle preventing Han Yeoreum from taking on the role of Yeonhuijae.’

That was erasing the impact of Seo Ryeong from Han Yeoreum.

Making an impression on the public with a character’s name is certainly a strength as an actor, but once an image becomes fixed, it becomes a minus as time passes.

And JC ENM was an entertainment agency that could definitely catch this point.

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