NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 14

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Episode 14. Son Jin-wook’s House

“The Promotion Team said the internet reactions are pretty good, so it looks like we can expect decent ratings for our first episode. Of course, we might be counting our chickens before they hatch.”

 

The comment count and YouTube views were indeed doing quite well.

Of course, it wasn’t because of Yeon-woo, but rather due to the popularity that the original leads Son Jin-wook and Han So-hyeon already had.

 

Son Jin-wook stroked his chin while looking at his Phone Calendar.

 

“I always feel this way, but once filming starts, time really seems to fly by. There’s only a week left until the first broadcast.”

 

At those words, the Director who was looking over his Schedule looked at the actors and asked.

 

“That’s right, Jin-wook and So-hyeon, didn’t you say you’re attending SBC tomorrow?”

“Ah, I’m not going since I didn’t do any work with SBC this year. So-hyeon was nominated though.”

 

Perking up her ears at the mention of herself, So-hyeon stopped drinking her coffee and turned around.

 

“Mmm, this coffee smells so good. Ah, if noona happens to win an award tomorrow, should I mention Yeon-woo?”

“Hey, then the ‘Flowers Falling in Hanyang’ team would really resent us.”

 

Han So-hyeon was nominated for both the Female Excellence in Acting Award and the Grand Prize for Acting at SBC for a popular fusion historical drama that ended around mid-year.

 

Of course, she was probably just joking.

 

“Right? But since JNBC doesn’t have award ceremonies, even if this work does well, Yeon-woo won’t get to attend any award shows.”

“It’s okay. I’m already happy enough just to be debuting. I never even thought about award ceremonies.”

 

Yeon-woo felt that Han So-hyeon really did look after him like a younger brother.

 

Director Kim Han-su, who had been watching the actors, spoke up.

 

“It’s not just broadcast network award ceremonies. Let’s work hard and aim for the Korea Arts Awards.”

“Oh, that’s right! Director, there is the Korea Arts Awards!”

 

Established in 1965 to promote the development of Korean popular culture and arts and boost the morale of artists, it’s a comprehensive arts award that honors production staff and cast from all movies, plays, and TV programs aired across all domestic broadcasters throughout the year.

 

“Well, it’s not that I’m greedy for awards, but since our actors are working so hard, it would be nice if there was some reward.”

“I really hope that happens.”

 

Jin-wook agreed with Director Kim’s morale-boosting words.

 

And now, as if ready to get to the main point, Director Kim Han-su cleared his throat.

 

“Ah, speaking of which, the Production Company brought something up. It’s a bit early to mention this before the first broadcast, but since all the lead actors are gathered here.”

 

All three actors paid attention to Director Kim Han-su’s words.

 

“If the initial ratings are low, they’d like us to appear on variety shows for promotional purposes. You know I’m not the type to force such things.”

“Ah, variety shows?”

 

It wasn’t a particularly difficult request.

However, since Han So-hyeon and Son Jin-wook weren’t actors who frequently appeared on variety shows, Director Kim was bringing it up subtly.

 

Since they had also missed their planned broadcast timing, it seemed like they felt they needed to do anything that might help with ratings.

 

“First, the actors would need to be willing to film.”

 

At those words, Han So-hyeon smiled brightly and said.

 

“I’m totally, totally in favor! I haven’t done much variety shows until now, but I think it would be fun with our members.”

“Hmm, I don’t have much variety show experience either, but it’s fine. Even if not just for ratings, I can appear for the sake of the work.”

 

Son Jin-wook also had no reason to refuse since the filming atmosphere was good and he liked the work. Of course, it was also a natural duty as a lead actor.

 

And Yeon-woo, a rookie actor just debuting, was naturally in favor.

 

“It would be an honor for me to appear on anything you call me for.”

 

With all three main cast members in agreement, Han So-hyeon asked Director Kim Han-su.

 

“If we do it, which broadcast would we appear on?”

“Well, I’d have to discuss it with the Promotion Team, but any variety show airing on JNBC would probably welcome us with open arms.”

 

Son Jin-wook nodded at those words.

 

“True, since we rarely appear on variety shows, the fans have been hoping for it too.”

“Certainly, if Jin-wook appears on a variety show, it would be very helpful. Since he’s an actor rarely seen on variety shows. Let’s think about that issue later. Today, thanks to Yeon-woo finishing his filming quickly in the morning, we had some time to spare.”

 

Director Kim Han-su smiled and patted Yeon-woo’s shoulder, making Yeon-woo smile awkwardly.

 

“It’s because Teacher Lee Sang-jung guided me so well.”

 

Director Kim Han-su smiled at that response, looked around the Filming Set once, then clapped his hands and spoke.

 

“We’ve almost finished all the indoor filming, and tomorrow we’ll go to Campus to shoot a few outdoor scenes, so there’s really not much left until we wrap filming. Let’s end today’s filming here.”

 

Director Kim Han-su called the Assistant Director and gave various instructions.

 

“Since the staff has some work to do preparing for tomorrow’s outdoor filming, let’s have the actors head home.”

“Yes, thank you for your hard work, Director.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

 

The three lead actors left the Filming Set after greeting the staff.

 

Seeing this, a waiting manager drove up, and Han So-hyeon got in the car, waved her hand, and left first.

 

“Yeon-woo, where’s your manager? You need to get home too.”

“Ah, I came by subway.”

 

Son Jin-wook was surprised by Yeon-woo’s answer.

 

“Huh? Subway?”

“Yes, I’m alone at the dormitory so I’m bored. It’s not even a schedule, just coming to cheer you on, so I felt bad asking you to pick me up. Actually, I haven’t even signed a formal management contract yet.”

 

After hearing Yeon-woo’s words, Son Jin-wook thought about something and said.

 

“Then want to come hang out at my place? Stay the night.”

“What? Your place?”

 

Yeon-woo asked back at the unexpected suggestion.

 

“Yeah, I live alone anyway. We have the campus scene together tomorrow. We can just travel in my car.”

 

Yeon-woo thought that would be much better than going back to the empty dormitory and spending time alone bored.

 

“Hmm, I’m fine with it. I just don’t want to be a bother.”

 

At Yeon-woo’s cautious words, Son Jin-wook laughed heartily and shook his head.

 

“Hey, what bother. I get bored at home too. Get in first for a moment. I left my coat behind.”

 

Son Jin-wook personally led Yeon-woo and got him into the waiting van.

 

Getting into the van, he could see Son Jin-wook’s manager who had started the engine and was waiting to depart.

 

“Hello, Sang-woo hyung.”

 

Jin-wook’s manager Lee Sang-woo in the driver’s seat turned around.

 

“Oh, Yeon-woo-ssi.”

“Hey, please speak comfortably to me.”

 

He didn’t have much contact with Son Jin-wook’s manager, they had only exchanged names.

 

Still, calling him with the formal ‘-ssi’ seemed too cold, so Yeon-woo made the first move.

 

“Ah, should I? Haha.”

 

Click.

 

Then Son Jin-wook got in the car after getting his coat from the filming set and said.

 

“Sang-woo. Let’s go home.”

“Yes, understood.”

 

Lee Sang-woo shifted the gear lever and started driving.

 

“I invited Yeon-woo to the house, want to hang out too? Do you have anything today?”

“Ah, hyung-nim. I have a date today.”

“Oho, a date.”

 

Son Jin-wook made an envious, playful sound.

 

“You’re the biggest winner among the three of us.”

“What? If you and Yeon-woo say that to me, that’s honestly deception.”

 

At those words, Son Jin-wook and Yeon-woo laughed awkwardly.

 

“Oh right. Yeon-woo might have a girlfriend too.”

“Hey, I don’t.”

 

If I had a girlfriend now, there would be about a two-cycle age gap.

 

Yeon-woo scratched his head and swallowed the rest of his words.

 

“Hmm, after our drama airs, some girl group members around your age might contact you first.”

“Oho, girl groups.”

 

Just like Jin-wook had joked earlier, this time Lee Sang-woo, who was driving, reacted.

 

“Hahaha. Hyungs, are you two conspiring together? I have absolutely no thoughts about dating yet.”

“Hey, dating at your age is sweet and good. Well, given the nature of our job, you thinking that way might be wiser.”

 

Women, of course he had liked them.

Of course he had dating experience in his past life too.

 

But in his past life, not knowing when or where he’d be deployed, when or how he’d die, he didn’t have the luxury to truly share his heart with someone.

 

“Dating, well, if the opportunity comes I won’t avoid it. But right now I have too much to do.”

“Seeking fateful encounters?”

 

Seeking fateful encounters.

Though he was an old soul until recently, even Yeon-woo knew this much.

He thought using such abbreviations might make him look older.

 

No, maybe the fact that he was worrying about this itself showed his age.

 

He felt there was still a gap between his mental age and physical age.

 

“Seeking fateful encounters… I suppose so.”

 

While having various conversations, they arrived at Jin-wook’s house.

 

“Oh, so this is that place where many celebrities live. The Luxury Village.”

 

Though he hadn’t expected to come here like this.

It was a place he had wanted to visit once even in his past life living in Seoul.

 

“Yeon-woo, hyung-nim’s house is amazing. It’s probably better than a luxury hotel suite room.”

 

Lee Sang-woo raised Yeon-woo’s expectations to the fullest.

 

“You can finish your date and come back too.”

“Ah, I’ll come pick you up in the morning. I should go home to sleep.”

 

Son Jin-wook said as he got out of the car with Yeon-woo.

 

“Alright, there’s nothing separate to carry down, so just head home from here.”

“Yes, hyung. I’ll see you tomorrow. I’ll come by 9 o’clock. Bye, Yeon-woo.”

“Drive safely.”

 

Sang-woo drove off in the van to return it to the company, and Yeon-woo and Jin-wook took the elevator.

 

Ding―.

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

Beep beep―.

 

Jin-wook used his Security Card to open the door and gestured to Yeon-woo.

 

“Come on in. This is my home. Cha Woo-ju.”

“Come to think of it, in the drama I kept begging you to let me sleep at your house. You’re finally letting me in?”

“What? I guess it turned out that way.”

 

Jin-wook chuckled at Yeon-woo’s silly comment.

 

Meanwhile, as Yeon-woo stepped into the luxurious house, he truly felt the reality of having become an actor.

 

‘Otherwise, would I have had the chance to visit a famous actor’s house like this?’

 

Walking past the luxurious Arched Hall-like Shoe Cabinet from the entrance and along the Marble Wall, the first thing that caught his eye was the Floor-to-ceiling Window of the spaciously open Living Room.

 

“So this is why people talk about the Han River view so much. It’s amazing.”

 

The Han River view spread out along the wide Floor-to-ceiling Window and Gangbyeon Bukro slightly visible below.

 

From his past life to his current life.

He wasn’t the type to be particularly interested in nice houses or cars, but good things were good things.

 

Seeing his cute younger brother admiring like a child and giving thumbs up, Jin-wook’s shoulders unconsciously rose as he excitedly explained.

 

“Come on, follow me. I’ll give you a house tour. There’s even an Acting Practice Room upstairs.”

“What? There’s an upstairs too?”

 

The two men excitedly walked around, one explaining and one admiring.

 

Anyone watching might mistake them for a real estate agent showing a house.

 

“I like decorating my house too. I’m really interested in interior design and such. Did I show off my house too obviously while walking around?”

“Not at all, Jin-wook hyung. This is my first time in such a nice house. I’ve always wanted to visit this neighborhood once.”

 

The two, who surprisingly got along well, played together losing track of time.

After all, you need someone who genuinely admires to make bragging worthwhile.

 

Then, as if suddenly remembering, Jin-wook said.

 

“Oh, right! Yeon-woo, do you like watches?”

“Watches? Honestly, I don’t know much about them, but I like looking at pretty ones. The ones where you can see the Gear Wheels turning inside and such.”

“Oh ho, really?”

 

At Yeon-woo’s slightly interested response, his mouth stretched from ear to ear as he gestured to Yeon-woo.

 

“Let’s go. Follow me.”

 

Jin-wook led him to the Dress Room and showed him the collections he had gathered.

 

“Isn’t this cool too? Ah, that one was a gift.”

“Hmm? What’s this?”

 

Jin-wook on the Filming Set was always kind but also quite charismatic, with the gravitas of a lead actor.

 

Unlike usual, seeing Jin-wook excitedly showing various things and becoming childlike, Yeon-woo smiled as he watched, then tilted his head at a Watch Case that seemed somehow very familiar.

 

“Huh? That? Ah, that one. Do you happen to know about the Absolute Watch?”

 

At Son Jin-wook’s words, Yeon-woo realized with an “Ah” and made an indescribable expression.

 

He had no interest in watches, so why did the Watch Case look familiar? It was natural that it looked familiar.

 

“It’s a National Intelligence Service watch.”

“Oh, you know about it too, Yeon-woo?”

 

Son Jin-wook took the watch out of the case and handed it to Yeon-woo.

 

Absolute Watch.

A watch made by the National Intelligence Service, provided as a reward along with commendations when someone achieved merit or mainly helped with national security matters like reporting spies.

 

It was packaged on the internet as if it were some amazing watch and got the nickname Absolute Watch.

 

However, if you wanted to get one, you could also purchase it as a souvenir after a National Intelligence Service tour, and in his past life, Yeon-woo used to give away watches he received as supplies to anyone who wanted them.

 

Of course, since the design changed frequently, the shape of the watch Jin-wook had wasn’t familiar, but meeting a familiar object in an unexpected place made him feel a strange wistfulness.

 

‘A National Intelligence Service watch…’

 

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