I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 57

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Episode 57

“What’s this? Are you giving me a present because I won an award?”

“Yeah. Open it when you get home.”

Yeoreum, who got off in front of Ryu Lisa’s office, ran off without looking back.

She’s probably going to brag again. Jeha, who had been quietly watching Yeoreum’s retreating figure, opened his mouth.

“Manager. Let’s go now.”

“Jeha, no way, right? What did you give her as a present? It’s not dating rumors, is it? I get so anxious every time you do this!!!”

“Well… Haha.”

“Please just tell me it’s not that, just once. You really can’t do this to me.”

“I gave her a script. A script.”

It contained that scenario chosen by JC ENM, the beginning of Intube content that would soon open a new category.

It was a fusion historical drama based on ghost stories. It had always been prepared for production with quite large-scale investments.

And it was always scrapped at the same time for the same reason.

‘How far will things change this time.’

It was because the source of the invested funds was Chinese capital. The Korean Wave ban that would approach like a typhoon at the end of next year.

He was already looking forward to what Yeoreum would change in the meantime. A fresh smile appeared on Jeha’s lips.

* * *

I untied the ribbon on the shopping bag that Myeong Jeha had given me. Inside the box was a leather case, and inside that was.

“A scenario?”

There was a script again this time. However, it was a little different from what Myeong Jeha had sent me in a box before.

“It feels somehow more important…”

It’s definitely not because it was wrapped in a leather case with embossed lettering. It’s definitely not because of the subtle luster that’s luxurious, with a famous brand logo embossed on it, and even the color is a pretty beige-gold case.

“I feel like I’ve heard this title somewhere.”

I silently said the characters written large on the first page, 〈〉, once more to myself. I felt like I should find the answer myself without asking Myeong Jeha. It was when I was quietly thinking like that.

“This is the one that failed!”

That title looked familiar for some reason. I could read those Chinese characters. And for good reason, since I had stared at them countless times.

“Strange Tales…!”

I had joined the theater group because of this.

It was because Do Gyeoul stole the lead role in the final play from me, theater people cast Do Gyeoul in the play, and after receiving favorable reviews, she immediately took on a large-scale historical drama.

I kept thinking that everything was stolen from me with just that one opportunity, so attending school became too painful.

“Why are you giving me this!!!”

Actually, I had read it before. If only I hadn’t broken my leg. So if the theater people had noticed me. If I had gotten the lead role in that historical drama.

I got the scenario while making countless assumptions. And I read it while crying.

Buzz- Buzz- Buzz-.

It was when I was recalling memories from the past that suddenly came to mind. My cell phone vibrated.

[Team Leader Seong]

It was Team Leader Seong from JC ENM’s Web Content Department. I carefully answered the phone.

“Hello.”

-Yeoreum~! Congratulations! I heard you won an award at the L’EL Style Awards?

“You heard!!! That’s right~! I won an award!!!”

I quickly forgot the uneasiness from just before and enthusiastically bragged to Team Leader Seong. My stories are always interesting. I happened to need some bragging time too.

-Yeoreum, how’s your schedule? I heard you recently filmed a short drama.

“Oh, you heard. I finished filming that and only have a few movie scenes left.”

-You’re really doing well~. I knew it would be like this. I knew you’d do well the moment I saw you.

“Right? I’m the Chaewon that Team Leader Seong picked with your good eye, aren’t I?”

Team Leader Seong laughed loudly at my habitual flattery.

-What~. So cute. Anyway, make some time. Let’s do a project together!

Work? Of course, if it’s from JC ENM, I welcome anything. Please take me away quickly.

-We’re preparing something new as Intube content. It’s called ASMR. We’ll have actors speak lines in a whisper while adding various sound effects. I’d like you to do it with slime.

I could immediately understand what Team Leader Seong was talking about.

‘This was quite popular content.’

I remember that later, whenever drama airing dates or movie release dates were set, everyone would go to JC ENM to film that content.

Intube

[How about case law rolled up by a holy prosecutor… ♥︎Sleepy scratchy fountain pen ASMR]

[Patient, you’re going under sleep anesthesia… Park Jeonghyeok sbn’s operating room ASMR]

[Curious about what tingles are? Click and you’ll find out everything ㅇㅇ Yuyein Skincare Shop ASMR]

It benefited from algorithms and easily hit millions of views, and because it was such popular content, it spread by word of mouth on communities and SNS, creating reverse trends.

‘On top of that, it was understandable without introducing the role. So it was popular with drama fans.’

It wasn’t just ASMR, but there was also the fun of watching actors do role-playing, acting according to their characters. I often watched it too.

‘But me doing that?’

Moreover, isn’t this content that no one has filmed yet? Han Yeoreum opening the very beginning?

-If you say okay, I’ll send the scenario by express delivery tomorrow. You’ll do it, right? We really wanted to work with you, Yeoreum, so we read all kinds of scenarios. It’s a scenario based on a web novel~.

“What’s the title by any chance?”

I quietly stared at the scenario in my hand.

I know it gets scrapped in the middle. I also know it’s a scenario that disappears. Nevertheless…

‘I want it.’

Not Do Gyeoul, but me. I felt greedy wanting it to remain as Han Yeoreum’s.

-It’s called Strange Tales. It’s spooky content that suits summer. Think of it as like a collection of ghost stories.

The moment I heard Team Leader Seong’s answer, I replied as if possessed.

“I’ll do it. I’ll do this.”

* * *

〈Pacheci〉 recorded 9.15 million views for its final episode with subtitles in 16 languages including English and Japanese, surpassed 10,000 comments, and officially opened the New Wave era.

And at JC ENM, which stood at the forefront of that, at least no one didn’t know Han Yeoreum now.

“Oh!!! Pi Chaewon!”

“Hello~.”

“Let’s do well with today’s ASMR!!!”

“Everyone, I know you’re happy to see each other, but if we keep greeting, we’ll finish today’s recording just saying hello~! Now, Yeoreum. From here once more.”

This was JC ENM’s studio. Everyone greeted Yeoreum warmly when they saw her.

Team Leader Seong, with his arm around Yeoreum’s shoulder, was briefing her once more on the concept they would film today.

“Just whisper the script into the microphone like you’re whispering in someone’s ear. There’s a prompter in front, so it won’t be difficult, and we’ll stop filming in the middle to give you slime, and when you gently touch it with your fingers, we’ll capture the sound automatically.”

No one objected to starting JC ENM’s new content with Yeoreum.

Rather, when they said it was a concept that would compete with Han Yeoreum’s voice, quite a few people had expectations. Some people opposed the concept. The first content they were presenting was ghost stories. It was close to an adventure.

“Shouldn’t we go in a different direction to match ‘Pi Chaewon’s’ character portrayal?”

“When it comes to web novels, you know, romantic comedies. There are a lot of those. Why are we going with something minor…”

“It might be less so because it’s a fusion historical drama, but… viewers have strict standards when it comes to historical dramas.”

But even the people who had argued like this changed their attitude after Yeoreum’s script reading ended.

‘Definitely. Because her diction is good.’

Even without putting force into her words, her pronunciation was precise. Han Yeoreum’s voice had a pleasant resonance to it.

Listening to Yeoreum’s voice quietly murmuring the scenario while waiting for the setup to finish, Team Leader Seong could be certain once again.

‘At least as many views as 〈Facehi〉 will come from this!’

* * *

“Starting recording now-!”

Though it wasn’t as full-scale an atmosphere as a drama or movie filming set, the interior was quieter than ever.

Inside the studio with solidly constructed soundproof walls, various microphones were placed. I breathed much more quietly than usual.

‘Since even breathing sounds can be bothersome in ASMR.’

Seeing the red light turn on the camera, I slowly recited my first line.

“This is what we call a crown prince’s ghost.”

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