I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 206

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Episode 206

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“What are you looking at?”

“Ah, this month’s cover.”

Le-el’s photographer sighed while working on the March issue. Ever since working with Han Yeoreum, he had developed a habit of sighing deeply.

“What’s wrong? It came out well.”

“Right, it came out well.”

But he wasn’t satisfied. He didn’t get that special feeling.

‘I keep comparing it to Han Yeoreum’s photoshoot…’

The previous issue of Le-el featuring Han Yeoreum’s photoshoot had fierce pre-orders. After selling out quickly, on-site sales also surged explosively.

[Korea’s rising star Han Yeoreum conquers all of Taiwan with Le-el… Sold out in one day, explosive buzz]

[“I love Taiwan” Next-generation first love Hallyu actress Han Yeoreum’s heartfelt interview, Is Taipei the most popular travel destination in Korea?]

[Han Yeoreum’s praise bombing, “Taiwanese cinema is world’s best” Shows respect for masters while gracing Le-el cover]

Among Hallyu actors so far, there had never been an actor so sincere about Taiwan. Han Yeoreum’s behind-the-scenes cuts uploaded to Taiwan Le-el’s account were quickly shared.

‘The share count exceeded ten thousand.’

Compared to previous responses, it was definitely burning up to an unbelievable degree. The cool side profile photo of Han Yeoreum that he had unconsciously captured became quite popular in Korea too.

[HOT/ The actress photoshoot that’s causing a hot vs. cold frenzy in Taiwan right now.jpg]

It’s Han Yeoreum lol She’s never taken photos with this kind of face? expression? before, but seeing it like this, she looks like a cold beauty too

In the official photoshoot she was warm, but in the behind-the-scenes she was cold, so she’s alternating between hot and cold

Anonymous1: Holy shit I thought it wasn’t midsummer lol The face that only appeared in male disguise during Seoryeong is now in a photoshoot ㅠㅠㅠ fuck I need to bow down

Anonymous2: I totally thought she was the warm type, but seeing this she also seems cold… ambiguous

Anonymous3: Even her behind-the-scenes cuts come out damn good, an actress is an actress

ㄴAnonymous13: I think so too, actors really are different

Popular celebrities usually have at least one representative photoshoot that comes to mind when their name is mentioned. Han Yeoreum strangely had many such representative photos.

The first profile photo taken with natural light against a blue background, the photo taken in a white t-shirt in the lush countryside, the photo taken with a flower in her mouth against a black background, and the Ferry Boat photo with lantern background that was a drama scene but looked like a photoshoot. Finally, this Taiwan photoshoot B-cut.

‘She has the power to draw the lens in.’

The photographer could only judge Han Yeoreum that way. It wasn’t just that she photographed well. She drew out a concentration from viewers that hadn’t existed before.

‘At this rate, luxury brands will probably take notice too.’

High-end brands that only choose top actors. There was a high probability that high-end planning teams from well-known brands were also keeping an eye on Han Yeoreum.

‘She might become an ambassador in the near future.’

The photographer turned on his phone to check the reaction once more and momentarily doubted his eyes.

“…Huh?”

In the meantime, Han Yeoreum’s followers had exceeded 1 million.

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“Hey, does this even make sense?”

At JC ENM New Building’s PR team, Manager Hong was holding his forehead.

“What’s wrong?”

“…Look at this.”

Shin Rookie, who looked at the monitor Manager Hong showed, let out a scream-like exclamation.

“Ah!”

Han Yeoreum’s follower count was 1 million.

Currently, breaking 1 million followers on Yousta was impossible unless you were a top star whose name and face were widely known.

“Her overseas fanbase is really good…”

“Right. Among actresses, there are less than ten, right?”

“Of course.”

Han Yeoreum had sprinted past conventional methods.

From early in her debut, she targeted the 10-20 age group to quickly gather followers, created a new trending ID photo style through personal work with Dokgo Min, and made her face known to overseas K-POP fans through Music N.

She organized her feed with stylish photos and made an impression on general SNS users too.

After making her name known with 【Faster Than Law】, she reached the peak by making her representative work 【Strange Tales】 a hit not only domestically but also in Taiwan.

“The director isn’t someone who would just sit back and watch this…”

Manager Hong smiled quietly and began organizing the article keywords about Han Yeoreum that would soon be released.

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“Who am I…?”

No need for long explanations. Actress Han Yeoreum with 1 million Yousta followers.

“Ah! So fucking cool!”

I rolled around on the bed. This is unbelievable. If this were a time when several OTT platforms including Netholics had emerged, it might be different. But as of now, this is the level of being in the TOP 10 for actress followers.

“At this rate, after Netholics comes in…!”

Just thinking about it is overwhelming. Won’t I become number 1 later? I looked at my phone screen once more.

“For now, idol-turned-actresses really have overwhelming follower counts.”

Frustratingly, Gi Juye’s follower count is in the top five. Since she has so many overseas fans.

Among actresses who aren’t idol-turned, Eun Baekhap is at the top, and then Do Gyeoul follows closely behind.

“About three times mine.”

Being called the woman of Netholics in Japan, her followers were exceptional. By the way, even though Japan characteristically uses Tritter more, it was still this much.

“…I have to catch up though.”

How high can it grow? How many people will like me? Just thinking about it made my heart race to the point of motion sickness.

It’s not just simple follower numbers. It was proof that my certified recognition, influence, and fanbase had risen this much.

“Not only dramas and movies, but advertising will pay more attention too…”

Maybe later I’ll be cast directly as a lead without auditions.

If it’s a role I want, I might even be able to snatch it from Do Gyeoul’s hands.

Just with my name alone, just showing my face once, my works might be counted among anticipated projects.

It was while I was picturing such a near future.

Buzz-. Buzz-. Buzz-.

My phone rang. It was Manager Choi.

“Yes, unnie.”

And a moment later, I asked back so loudly that the room echoed.

“Our house… what did you say?”

It was because it was unbelievable news.

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Jegal Rok looked at the monitor. Han Yeoreum’s SNS followers had exceeded 1 million. It was an exceptional upward trend for a rookie actress.

Follower count goes beyond simple numbers and is used as an important indicator to measure a celebrity’s international influence and brand value.

“Manager Hong, please distribute the articles.”

There was no time to be amazed. Jegal Rok immediately contacted the PR team. A few minutes later, a well-polished article was uploaded with a headline that hit the core.

[New Hallyu boom in Taiwan… JC ENM’s chosen actress Han Yeoreum achieves 1 million followers]

[Korean actress popularity spreading worldwide, from Taiwan fan meetings to magazine sellouts, and even 1 million followers? Who is this rising star with frightening momentum]

It was exactly what Jegal Rok wanted.

He emphasized ‘overseas popularity’. According to Geum Bitkang’s warning, he had to move as quickly as possible.

‘Han Yeoreum is a rookie ready to break into any new market.’

Preparation for 【The Great Garland】 was nearing its end. Not only was the pre-writing of 8 episodes complete, but casting, location hunting, and set production too.

‘The pre-marketing planning was fast this time too.’

InTube had now become a promotional market of a scale that could never be ignored. The era when everyone would jump into InTube was definitely not far away.

‘Perfect timing.’

JC ENM proposed a marketing project to KBC as soon as Han Yeoreum’s casting was completed.

KBC readily accepted the proposal. Currently, JC ENM was the only one with over 1 million subscribers on a broadcasting channel.

‘As the InTube market grows, InTube will definitely influence the success of works too.’

Now everyone knows. That the industry landscape is changing. The more you fall behind trends, the weaker broadcasting power becomes.

‘We can’t rely on broadcasting stations forever.’

Jegal Rok planned to secure various distribution lines. Including cable broadcasting stations, InTube, Yousta, and even Netholics whose landing wasn’t far off.

‘Now when Han Yeoreum solidifies credibility with 【The Great Garland】, global companies will extend their hands to JC ENM.’

Jegal Rok skimmed through the shared file. His thick-jointed hands moved freely across the keyboard like racing. He gave instructions for the next step with fast typing.

‘If we’re going to make an impression on the public anyway.’

From beginning to end, she had to maintain a proper image. Jegal Rok was planning to invest generously in Han Yeoreum alone.

The three people called KNUA’s golden generation. Myeong Jeha, Do Gyeoul, and Han Yeoreum.

Although Han Yeoreum had the least presence until last year, she was now rising with frightening momentum.

‘In recognition, she falls behind Do Gyeoul, and in legitimacy, she falls behind Myeong Jeha.’

Do Gyeoul, whose face was known by all citizens, and Myeong Jeha, who achieved double ten million with his debut and follow-up films in the difficult movie industry. And Han Yeoreum was positioned between them.

‘But being in the middle means.’

She could go either way. There was potential.

She could achieve double ten million to catch up with Myeong Jeha through 【Faster than the Law】, which would be produced as a series, and could match Do Gyeoul’s recognition by making her mark across various age groups with 【The Great Garland】.

Then first…

‘Benchmark the most well-received aspect of Do Gyeoul’s branding.’

The scene Han Yeoreum would show was truly rising. It was the daily life of a diligent university student who didn’t neglect both her main job and studies.

‘Absorb the Do Gyeoul image that the public loved.’

Input: Ms. Han Yeoreum will proceed with moving sometime next month.

Input: Near KNUA.

The image of Do Gyeoul, who perfectly managed the filming schedule of 【Beyond the Closed Door】 while not neglecting her studies, was now set to be absorbed by Han Yeoreum.

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