I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 41

‘She seemed to know though. Those difficult, petty, and dirty emotions….’

Director So recalled Yeoreum reading the script with sighs mixed in as if she was fed up. That clear yet irritated voice that pierced through from across the table.

“Director So~! Yesol~! That web drama, 10-minute episodes, 8 episodes total? Even combined it’s less than two hours. Can a kid who just briefly showed some acting skills in that tiny thing powerfully carry an hour-long show? Think carefully. This is your career! It completely goes against your planning intention of healing!”

That’s why Director So couldn’t back down.

“I don’t think this one-act drama will have that much impact. I…”

Because there was definitely Jeong Yeondu there.

“As you know, Center Director, this is the era of cost-effectiveness, right? People who want healing don’t expect to turn on the TV and watch some small drama like this—not some unknown director, actors they don’t really know, not a drama that causes a fuss before airing about spending 10 billion or 20 billion in production costs…”

“What, what?!”

This couldn’t be missed. No matter what the Center Director said, she had to push forward.

“Exhausted people wouldn’t spend their time like that. It’s a waste of time… They’d rather go on social media and keep reading posts that aren’t even funny. Instead of investing time in an hour-long video, they won’t invest time when they can read tweets in 1 or 2 seconds…”

The Center Director’s mouth fell open at So Yesol’s coldness. Words wouldn’t come out. It was a perfect analysis.

“That’s why for my planning intention of healing… for that message of wanting to take a brief rest, I absolutely need Han Yeoreum.”

The Center Director’s mouth closed. He had analyzed the comments, likes, and view counts of videos countless times.

He couldn’t completely deny that what Director So wanted to do was a somewhat useful idea.

“Short clips circulating on the internet, Intube comments you see while browsing, mentions appearing in communities. All of that represents the possibility that Han Yeoreum will bring in exhausted people…”

He wanted to say no, but he couldn’t bring himself to say it. The Center Director’s pride was crushed.

“And… why wouldn’t she have the power to carry it alone.”

Looking at the Center Director’s face, Director So smiled quietly.

“One hour would be far from enough. For Han Yeoreum.”

The Center Director cleared his throat and asked Director So one last time.

“This is your debut work. Are you confident you won’t regret it?”

“Of course.”

“Sigh. Then do whatever you want. Let’s see!”

Hearing Director So’s clean answer, the Center Director shook his head. Director So spoke quietly behind the Center Director as he walked away quickly.

“Center Director, you would have regretted it forever if you missed this opportunity…”

* * *

This was a building located in Yeoksam. The team rented a spacious seminar hall and invited reporters. Today was the script reading for .

Not only actors but also the director and PD, CEO, cinematographer, scripter and assistant director, directing team and planning team. Truly everyone who makes movies on set had gathered.

“Finally, today’s the day…!”

Reporter Wi from Deodeok.B, who had taken her seat, naturally looked for Han Yeoreum first.

‘There she is…!’

Thanks to sitting at the end, she was a bit closer to Reporter Wi. Yeoreum, who seemed a little nervous while gripping her script tightly, had her hair tied up simply in a ponytail.

‘Amazing… This is the first time I’ve seen her with that hairstyle…’

Reporter Wi held back her urge to press the camera shutter. Yeoreum briefly looked up and seemed to recognize Reporter Wi, giving a small bow. Reporter Wi waved back as well.

Soon after, the director entered with the two lead actors. A pleasant tension filled the venue before the script reading began. Director Gong took the microphone.

Click-! Click-! Click-!

The sound of reporters’ camera shutters began bursting out.

“Thank you for coming here today. I’m the director of , Gong Mujin. Nice to meet you.”

Starting with Director Gong, the lead actors greeted everyone, and familiar veteran actors took the microphone in turn. Last was Han Yeoreum’s turn.

“Hello. I’m rookie actor Han Yeoreum. I’m playing the role of Influencer 1.”

It was a light and pleasant voice to listen to. Reporter Wi pressed the camera shutter more enthusiastically than ever.

Now that introductions were over, the script reading officially began.

“No… this is… I got into trouble because of you, right? Then I should punch you too, shouldn’t I?”

“Excuse me?”

“That’s right. Get in trouble. Get punched. That’s fair. Right.”

The refreshing dialogue typical of action films was exchanged. The reporters laughed at some of the lines.

‘Overall, the flow is fast.’

First of all, the combination of the two lead actors was good. No need to think deeply. No need to endure much. One side swung fists and the other used their tongue like a sword.

‘This will do well. Obviously. It’ll surpass the previous work.’

Everyone seemed to think like Reporter Wi, listening to the actors’ performances without losing concentration.

“Hey. I’m really amazing. We followed each other! With him! Look at my following list. Do you see it?”

Finally, Yeoreum opened her mouth. Unlike her voice when she was Pi Chaewon, and unlike when she was Jeong Yeondu, an excited voice that didn’t know what to do with itself came out.

“That’s her, right, from . Good diction.”

“Yes. She’s good at this kind of thing too.”

“Still, this kind of acting is easy. It’s not a serious drama.”

The reporters whispered among themselves. Regardless of what they said beside her, Reporter Wi captured Yeoreum within her frame.

“Yeah~! Me? Huh… Of course I got it. The invitation! I’m different from those kids who break tables to get attention. I’m really going to take a picture of a traffic light and post it!”

Even without detailed explanation, you could immediately tell what kind of character Influencer 1 was. Immature, free-spirited, infinitely light but somehow not entirely hateable.

“Um, really… Could you maybe just let it slide this once…”

“That’ll work. We’ll process the insurance and file a personal injury claim. I’m telling you in advance in case you try to be clever—I’m a South Korean police officer. An elite among elites at that.”

“Ah… Yes… I see…”

The chemistry with the actor playing the elite detective was also good. The back-and-forth continued.

‘Like a puppy reading the room… How cute…’

The bewilderment of having caused a fender-bender with a police officer using her dad’s car came through properly. Reporter Wi wanted to see this scene on a big screen right away. Anticipation filled her hand gripping the camera.

[Refreshing Action Coming! Script Reading Scene]

[‘Fists First’ vs ‘Law First’ , A Buddy Comedy of Physical Detective Gwak and Elite Detective Yoon]

[A Story That’s Refreshing Just to Watch! Cider That Will Hit the Theater District]

The script reading scene was quickly uploaded as articles.

Han Yeoreum’s first supporting role movie. The action comedy made its first impression on the public like this.

* * *

Today was finally Han Yeoreum’s first day of crank-in.

This was Cheongdam-daero. A street where luxury brand names were carved so you could tell just by looking at the building exteriors. Yeoreum stood in front of a car wearing the prepared costume.

“Take it easy. Easy. Okay? Just do it like you always do.”

Director Gong looked at Yeoreum’s appearance. It was an outfit befitting an influencer.

Flashy nail art adorned all ten fingers, and her eyelashes were attached much longer than usual. Even a bright-colored dress to match the character.

It was as if Influencer 1 that Director Gong had envisioned had come to life perfectly.

“Yes! Understood.”

Yeoreum showed her clenched fists. The staff members watched Yeoreum and made comments.

“That’s her, right? The one who made Director Gong rewrite his scenario.”

“Yeah. But I wonder if she’ll do well. She barely landed one web drama role.”

Yeoreum got into the driver’s seat and fastened her seatbelt. While checking the angle captured by the camera, the staff talked about Yeoreum.

“I heard Director Gong watched her audition for over 30 minutes?”

“For a supporting role? Isn’t that almost unprecedented?”

“It is unprecedented. I just feel bad for the kids who came to audition. It was practically predetermined.”

Though had achieved legendary success, this was the film industry. A world where most actors weren’t even considered real actors.

To them, web dramas weren’t even considered proper productions—they were like children’s play videos.

“Well, let’s see how well she does.”

Yeoreum’s face filled the monitor screen. The rookie aura of someone who seemed excited and nervous was clearly evident.

Finally, all the filming preparations were complete.

“Alright, then we’re going for the shot—!”

A moment of silence enveloped the filming set,

“Ready, action!”

It was time for rookie Han Yeoreum to become Influencer 1.

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