I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 82

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Episode 82

* * *

The script reading venue was packed with a crowd that exceeded Reporter Wi from Deudeok.B’s expectations.

“You came too, senior?”

“Of course I had to come, it’s Do Gyeoul.”

“I’m running into all the familiar faces here.”

Reporter Wi, who had taken out his camera, cheerfully exchanged updates with a senior from another newspaper company.

Could Do Gyeoul break the jinx of child actors who became adults? Everyone focused on that question.

“Well, when you said child actor, it was Do Gyeoul, and when you said Do Gyeoul, it was child actor. It was Do Gyeoul’s world.”

Despite her young age, she had the memorization ability to memorize entire scripts, a maturity that was unbelievable for her age, and acting ability that was neither awkward nor excessive. And above all, she was the daughter of youth star Do Munjeong.

All conditions worked in Do Gyeoul’s favor.

“That’s right. Out of ten scripts in our country that included child actor roles, all ten went to Do Gyeoul.”

So it had to be Do Gyeoul. Child actor parts didn’t take up much weight in dramas, and there was no need to take risks by using newcomers.

While the reporters were each chattering about Do Gyeoul, creating a noisy atmosphere.

Clunk-.

The reading room door opened,

Click-click-click-click-!

Do Gyeoul appeared accompanied by the busy sound of camera shutters.

Everyone captured the scene in their cameras as if they couldn’t miss even the moment Do Gyeoul took her seat.

Since it was a familiar routine, Do Gyeoul showed a small smile.

“Hello. Thank you for taking your seats. I am the director in charge of ‘Beyond the Closed Door’-.”

The director started with self-introductions, and the moment Do Gyeoul brought her mouth to the microphone, the density of the venue changed as if by appointment.

100% pure concentration was directed toward Do Gyeoul. To listen more intently to every word she said.

“Hello. I am Do Gyeoul, playing the female lead role in ‘Beyond the Closed Door.’ Thank you for coming.”

Do Gyeoul’s voice had become somewhat unfamiliar since it had been a while since they heard it. It seemed a bit more mature, and also more refined.

One thing was certain: the vocalization technique reaching their ears felt different.

‘She really was away saying she’d study…? It seems like she researched something new.’

Reporter Wi from Deudeok.B tilted his head for a moment. The voice that seemed to resonate from within her throat continued. When Do Gyeoul started reading the script, the reporters’ uncertain gazes changed.

‘…Somehow she’s even better than before?’

‘She’s become more natural.’

The senior next to Reporter Wi had a similar reaction. Do Gyeoul’s acting had grown in a way that didn’t seem like someone who had taken a break.

‘Has Do Gyeoul ever shown acting like this before?’

But Reporter Wi simultaneously felt something was off. She was definitely good, and had certainly grown, but it was a feeling that was hard to define properly.

“This will go well.”

While Reporter Wi was lost in thought for a moment, the senior next to him spoke. Reporter Wi also nodded as if agreeing. At least she was definitely good.

“She memorized the entire script again.”

“It’s Do Gyeoul.”

Gyeoul had memorized the script with her insane memorization ability as always. The reporters had already finished writing favorable article drafts due to her consistent diligence.

“Then we’ll conclude the script reading here. Thank you all for your attention. From now on, we’ll have time for the cast members to answer a few simple questions.”

After briefly finishing the script reading, questions were exchanged like in a press conference. This was thanks to the focus being on Do Gyeoul rather than the work itself.

“I have a question. ‘Beyond the Closed Door’ uses a partial pre-production method. I heard you’re balancing it with your studies. It must be very difficult with the provincial location shooting, but is there a reason you didn’t take a leave of absence?”

The target of the first question was naturally Do Gyeoul. Do Gyeoul answered with a smile.

“I thought a lot during the transition from child actor to adult. No matter how long I’ve been acting, I wondered if I was really doing well… I had those concerns.”

Her composure, unusual for her age, remained unchanged. Do Gyeoul was like a well-drawn masterpiece. There was nothing to frown at, she was beautiful to match aesthetic sensibilities, and she only gave perfect answers that would please the audience.

“So I decided not to take a leave of absence. I learn a lot not only from professors who have much longer careers than me, but also from classmates I work alongside. Even if it’s a bit difficult, I want to greet viewers with a better image and better acting.”

Do Gyeoul’s answer once again brought pleased smiles to the reporters’ faces. After the script reading ended, the reporters who were posting articles from their seats stretched their stiff bodies.

“Looking at it, the story is decent and the clichés are good.”

“What do you think the viewership rating will be?”

“Well, let’s see… If I had to guess…”

One reporter who had an uncanny ability to predict first episode ratings from his long career as an entertainment reporter spoke.

“About 5.4.”

He suggested a rating much higher than average. That meant Do Gyeoul’s comeback work was a representative anticipated work of the second half of the year.

* * *

[Harmonious script reading session… Do Gyeoul shows off her twenty-year-old beauty]

[Do Gyeoul-No Seungchan ‘Beyond the Closed Door’ already showing perfect chemistry]

[Perfect image transformation from child actor… Do Gyeoul reveals feelings: “I’ll work even harder since it’s my first romance”]

‘Wow, Do Gyeoul again.’

The cell phone screen was full of articles about Do Gyeoul. Everyone was focusing on Do Gyeoul’s first work as an adult actor after being a child actor. From teens to people in their 80s, regardless of age, regardless of gender.

‘Just all Do Gyeoul…’

I glared at the status window floating before my eyes.

‘…Is it because of Do Gyeoul that I’m not being recognized as an iconic newcomer?’

The mission remained the same. It meant that one newcomer award from the drama awards wasn’t enough to satisfy it.

‘…Well, it can’t be helped.’

Although it was the Seoul Drama Awards, half of the awards went to foreign works and foreign actors.

It meant my position in Korea was still weak. So there was no way it could be filled by more than 100,000 people.

‘When will this mission be completed?’

The next ‘Pachehi’ spinoff probably won’t have enough firepower. Ju Junseo and I only appear in the first episode, and that’s just the early portion. The protagonist is now Chu Gaeul.

‘It’s like a cameo feeling.’

Then the next schedule. Music N, where I’m currently a regular MC.

‘I could easily get RTs occasionally with styling and such… but it’s a different feeling from the iconic actor image.’

Then the Blu-ray funding? Since web drama Blu-ray funding is unfamiliar, I might be able to solidify my iconic image with this. I hope they make the composition generous.

‘Iconic, iconic…’

My head keeps getting complicated.

My next work ‘Strange Tales’ won’t air until next summer. I hope ‘Faster Than the Law’ is released before then, but given the nature of films, it wouldn’t be strange if it were delayed for years.

“…”

Do Gyeoul was moving ahead again, and I felt anxious as if I was stagnating in place.

I put strength into the hand holding the cue card once more. This was JC ENM’s production center located in Ilsan. It was where I filmed my regular schedule music program.

‘Let’s just do well with what’s in front of me.’

Getting gloomy already would only be a loss for me.

‘Who am I?’

I did mind control while looking in the mirror as usual. It’s a habit I’ve developed recently, and it’s very cost-effective.

‘Han Yeoreum, who received the Jury Special Award at the Seoul Drama Awards.’

Good. Having a moment of self-absorption calmed my mind a bit. The idol who co-hosts with me hadn’t arrived yet.

It’s nice having the waiting room to myself.

“Live Music N! I’m Han Yeoreum, Seo Eden, your MC.”

I started memorizing the sentence written on the cue card like dialogue. Then my anxiety began to gradually melt away.

Today there’s also a camera filming me. There’s a broadcast where I can say my name.

‘That’s enough. No problem.’

But there was something I had overlooked. This was a live broadcast, and it wasn’t just about me doing well alone—we were double MCs.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————