I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 79
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Episode 79
Everyone around applauded. Splendid music began to flow.
-The Seoul International Drama Awards begins now.
Along with the narration, the MCs appeared on stage. Watching the two people enter with neat steps, holding cue cards, I managed my facial expression.
Do Gyeoul above, me below. Once again, it was a familiar arrangement.
* * *
“Hello. I’m Myeong Jeha, your MC for today.”
“I’m Do Gyeoul.”
As the two opened with their greetings, applause erupted throughout the hall.
Standing before the microphone, Myeong Jeha calmly proceeded with the event without even looking at the cue cards. It was a level of skill you wouldn’t expect from a twenty-year-old.
“The Seoul International Drama Awards – a drama festival not just for Korea, but for the entire world. I’m already so excited to see which works will win awards.”
“Yes, Jeha. I’m already nervous too. It’s truly an honor to introduce such wonderful works. Now, the first award ceremony is…”
The nominated works appeared on the screen. Meanwhile, from the MC seat, Do Gyeoul looked down at Yeoreum. Even from far away, she came into view as if she were close.
‘It’s the same tension… but it feels different.’
She saw a different face than when she was sitting in the adjacent seat.
Gyeoul didn’t read emotions from expressions; she inferred emotions from situations. Her first time at an awards ceremony, therefore an unfamiliar situation. Being unfamiliar, there would be some excitement and elation coexisting, and being still young, she would have unrealistic thoughts too.
‘That there might be a possibility of winning an award.’
Do Gyeoul counted over thirty actors she knew by name at this venue. There were already two works that recorded high viewership ratings this year.
One of them broke through 20% viewership, and another sold 2 million copies of its original work, so there was no room for other Korean dramas.
‘The higher-ups’ minds are obvious with all this Global Awards talk…’
They would definitely give some decent Hallyu Star awards to a few top actors who attended today, and distribute the rest mainly to foreign works.
‘That’s how the articles come out pretty.’
What matters is the ‘Korean work’ that won awards even among prestigious overseas masterpieces.
Do Gyeoul, who had understood all these calculations since childhood, raised her cue card again, timing it with the end of the nominated works’ introduction.
“Now, we’ll announce the first glorious winner.”
As expected.
“The winner of the New Trend Award is…”
They started with the United States.
“Be All Years. Congratulations.”
Gyeoul smiled brightly as she handed over the trophy. While the winner, holding the bouquet Myeong Jeha gave them, went to the microphone to give an emotional acceptance speech, Gyeoul’s gaze was once again directed toward one place.
‘Since it’s in English, it’ll be hard to understand, and since it’s the early part of the event, she’ll still be nervous and excited. She could use that expression around episode 5.’
Do Gyeoul analyzed Han Yeoreum once again. To be precise, she memorized completely what expression to make in specific situations.
It couldn’t just be facial muscle movements. She had to copy exactly Han Yeoreum’s appearance that powerfully captured others’ attention.
“Yes. We listened to that acceptance speech well. Indeed, befitting a work that deeply dealt with family conflicts, you’ve given us a powerful message.”
Analyzing each situation like this was frustrating. Taking over from Myeong Jeha’s words, Gyeoul thought.
“Congratulations once again on the award, and let’s move on to the next.”
That she wanted to confine her somewhere like a pet and observe her.
Pure joy from wanting to see Han Yeoreum’s acting, the helplessness from not knowing what kind of acting to do, the desire to be recognized despite that, the expectation that Han Yeoreum alone would be enough, the collecting desire to gather all expressions from all situations.
“The second is the Seoul International Drama Awards, Writer Award.”
The entertaining wish for Han Yeoreum to grow more, and conversely, the impulse to keep her at the bottom, incomparably below herself.
“Shall we look at the nominated works first?”
Do Gyeoul didn’t know what emotion this was, but the world defined the emotion Do Gyeoul possessed like this.
Jealousy.
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When the atmosphere of the awards ceremony gradually ripened, Part 1 ended. It was time for a brief break. I took the water bottle Manager Choi handed me.
‘I’ve been tense the whole time, so my throat hurts.’
was nominated twice, and of course, didn’t win awards both times. The average quality of works that made it to the finals was too high.
“Yeoreum, restroom?”
“I’m fine.”
“Then… I’ll step out for a moment…”
When Director So left her seat, the seat next to me became empty. I turned my head briefly to look at the stage. The stage that was completely empty with no one there.
The letters on the screen that was still on caught my eye particularly.
Seoul International Drama Awards
Still, I should definitely win an award later. Alright, let me relax and send sincere applause until the end of the awards ceremony…
“Hello, Yeoreum.”
“Wow, you startled me.”
…was what I was resolving to do. A familiar voice came from the empty seat next to me.
“Uh…”
“Myeong Je…ha…”
Coordinator Hwang, who was standing next to me fixing my lip makeup, stared blankly at Myeong Jeha’s face, and Manager Choi also froze momentarily at the high-definition face with different resolution.
“Hello. I’m Yeoreum’s classmate.”
Myeong Jeha greeted them warmly. When the already shocking face smiled, its destructive power became considerable. The two people hurriedly greeted him together.
“I’ve heard a lot about both of you. I was envious because Yeoreum bragged about you so much.”
Liar… I never said a word, what is this. Myeong Jeha naturally took control of the conversation.
“Let’s have a meal together next time.”
The awkward atmosphere instantly became friendly.
Amazing. The confidence unique to someone who could solve everything with their looks from birth, where the world turns easily just by showing their face first.
“Haha, then I’ll briefly… with Yeoreum…”
So that was the purpose. Asking them to step aside.
Manager Choi and Coordinator Hwang gave me a look and quickly returned to their seats. Is it because of Myeong Jeha? I can feel gazes gradually focusing this way from the audience seats.
“Hey… What if we act close here…”
“That’s too much. I’m hurt.”
“Don’t joke around. Now I have to watch the MC while being close to a male idol, and… I have to act with an idol too… If you do this to me now, elder, huh?”
The only female celebrity I’m close to is Chu Gaeul, and publicly I could include Do Gyeoul. That’s only two people. But male celebrities keep appearing around me?
‘Perfect for getting trapped in the man-crazy frame…’
I don’t want to be instantly captured and circulated in portal site best posts. My fan base isn’t solid yet either. I want to secure likability through public appeal first.
‘Please leave while I’m being nice.’
I looked at Myeong Jeha with that meaning. But Myeong Jeha didn’t care and crossed his legs. Why do you look so comfortable when it’s not even your seat?
“I was just with Do Gyeoul until now, so it would be strange if I didn’t talk to you.”
“Ah… Is that so.”
Experience really shows. Myeong Jeha looked at me nodding for a moment.
“It’s fine to show some nervousness. You’re a newcomer, and this is your first acting-related awards ceremony… But in Part 2, let the camera catch you looking more relaxed. That way it’ll be more dramatic when you’re called.”
“Huh? When I’m called?”
What Myeong Jeha was saying meant one thing. Winning an award.
“Can I, can I win an award? Was my name on the cue cards?”
“Well…”
“Don’t joke around. Can I really win an award?”
Myeong Jeha briefly looked behind. Director So was returning to her seat. Myeong Jeha stood up from his seat without regret and whispered quietly.
“If you do win, that’s what would happen.”
Myeong Jeha passed by me and went to greet Director So. I turned my gaze back to the stage. The stage that was still completely empty.
‘If, by chance, I go up there…’
My heart, which had barely calmed down, started beating again.
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“You seem to have gotten quite close with Yeoreum.”
The first part MC session was over. Still, Myeong Jeha and Do Gyeoul remained seated at the table prepared for the two of them.
It was the front row seat, where the lighting reached best.
“The second part is starting, so you should focus.”
Myeong Jeha didn’t bother to give an answer.
Meanwhile, music signaling the start of the second part began playing, and the second part MC walked out accompanied by people’s applause.
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