NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 165

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Episode 165. Hollywood

 

After safely finishing the talk show filming, the host Powell offered a handshake.

 

 

 

“Honestly, I was a bit worried, but you’re completely made for shows. How about coming to America later to host a show?”

 

“Haha. You’re too kind. A guest is only as good as the host handles them.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo smiled awkwardly at Powell’s words.

 

It was probably a joke, of course.

 

 

 

Even if he was serious, there was still a mountain of work to do in Korea.

 

 

 

Receiving a send-off from the satisfied talk show production team, he headed to the vehicle following the bodyguard’s guidance.

 

 

 

As they walked out of the studio, the expedition team members looked at Yeon-woo with admiring eyes.

 

 

 

“Wow, Yeon-woo, do the right words just pop into your head like that?”

 

 

 

Jeong Cheol-min was amazed watching Yeon-woo answer smoothly during the show like a seasoned politician.

 

 

 

“Really, it seemed like hyung was controlling the whole show by himself.”

 

“Well, not quite to that extent…”

 

 

 

Rhetoric was essential if you wanted to pick up even one more piece of information in European high society.

 

 

 

As they walked out with the bodyguards, a middle-aged woman in a suit approached Yeon-woo and his group.

 

 

 

“You cannot approach.”

 

 

 

When the bodyguards initially blocked her, the woman raised both hands and smiled brightly.

 

 

 

“I’m sorry for showing up so suddenly, but if you have time, I’d like to have a brief conversation.”

 

 

 

Then Bernard Fenton, who had been waiting, saw the scene and approached while speaking.

 

 

 

“Oh, who do we have here. It’s been a while, Camella.”

 

“Fenton. Congratulations on your big success this time.”

 

“Haha. You’re still as beautiful as ever.”

 

 

 

Then he signaled to the bodyguards that it was okay.

 

 

 

“Mr. Yeon-woo. This is Camella Hill, Vice President of Sublime Pictures.”

 

“Nice to meet you. The actors from ‘White Blood.’ Please feel free to call me Camella.”

 

 

 

Fenton’s previous words about other production company officials trying to make contact came to mind.

 

 

 

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Camella.”

 

“You must be actor Ryu Yeon-woo. Nice to meet you.”

 

 

 

As Yeon-woo shook hands and other members approached in turn, James Choi suddenly appeared from somewhere and interjected.

 

 

 

“Haha, nice to meet you. I’m James Choi from LN Media, in charge of the overseas department.”

 

“Ah, I see.”

 

 

 

Camella nodded with uninterested eyes and looked at Yeon-woo again.

 

 

 

“Congratulations on this achievement. If you’re considering future expansion through Netflix or filming in Hollywood, I hope we can build a good relationship. I have quite a good relationship with Mr. Fenton here too.”

 

 

 

Smiling brightly, Camella extended her hand, and Yeon-woo took it.

 

 

 

“Making good friends is always welcome.”

 

 

 

Then James Choi stepped slightly in front of Yeon-woo again, blocking his view.

 

 

 

“I’m in charge of handling all those matters. Let me discuss the details separately with you…”

 

“Mr. James Choi.”

 

 

 

Then Yeon-woo called James’s name in a firm voice.

 

 

 

And he gently pushed aside James Choi who was blocking his view and looked him straight in the eyes.

 

 

 

“I appreciate your kindness, but I’ll handle my own affairs myself.”

 

“What? No, this isn’t kindness, but as LN’s person in charge…”

 

 

 

Look at this bastard…?

 

 

 

As James Choi tried to interject again, Yeon-woo looked at him with sharp eyes again.

 

 

 

“As far as I know, Team Leader Yoon Mi-yeon is the overall person in charge of the American schedule, and right now Ms. Camella and I aren’t discussing overseas investment but talking about ‘good relationships.’ Others can’t maintain good relationships with friends on your behalf, can they?”

 

 

 

While James Choi stammered with his words blocked, Yeon-woo looked at Camella and smiled.

 

 

 

“There was a brief confusion due to a misunderstanding with our staff.”

 

 

 

Though Camella couldn’t understand what was said since they spoke in Korean, having rolled around in this industry for over ten years, she roughly understood the situation from the nuance.

 

 

 

And Camella looked at Yeon-woo and smiled.

 

 

 

“It’s fine. Your schedule seems too busy to have a long conversation today, so would you accept my business card?”

 

“Of course.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo received the business card Camella took from her jacket and put it in his pocket.

 

 

 

‘I haven’t even used Chairman Seo Tae-gwang’s business card, and now I’m becoming a business card collector.’

 

 

 

Camella shook hands with the members once more and left.

 

 

 

After glancing once at James, who was still standing there with his face flushed red and blue, Yeon-woo turned his steps.

 

 

 

“Let’s go. We should enjoy our vacation now too.”

 

 

 

The group followed Yeon-woo’s words, chattering excitedly as they came along.

 

 

 

“Great! We have to go sightseeing in Hollywood. Who wants to go with Teacher?”

 

“I have shopping to do!”

 

“I want to go sightseeing too!”

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

In Hollywood, they proceeded with tourism accompanied by bodyguards.

 

 

 

The members experienced paparazzi for the first time.

 

 

 

Even the paparazzi smiled like proud fathers because of Han Byeol, who would brilliantly spot them taking photos from afar and wave cheerfully with a bright smile.

 

 

 

And Manager Kim Min-su awakened as a doll hunter who only activated when going overseas, and was already enthusiastically working the joystick.

 

 

 

“Wow! I got another one!”

 

“Here, Actor Han Byeol, please take this one. Going for one more.”

 

 

 

When Kim Min-su turned the joystick, it spun around again as the claw systematically attacked the dolls one by one.

 

 

 

Dong-ha filmed this scene with his smartphone while expressing admiration.

 

 

 

“Amazing! How are you so good at this?”

 

“Well, there’s quite a long story behind it.”

 

 

 

Watching this scene, Yeon-woo made a phone call somewhere.

 

 

 

‘Still, since we came to LA, I should meet up before leaving. I made a promise last time too.’

 

 

 

The dial tone rang and then a welcome voice was heard.

 

 

 

– Jay!

 

“Chrissy. How have you been?”

 

 

 

It was the hidden hero of “Sketch.”

 

Music Director Chrissy Monroe.

 

 

 

– I’m always the same. Haha. What’s the occasion for calling?

 

“I’m in LA right now.”

 

– Oh my. Really?

 

“Last time you said if I had the chance, I could visit your house and make tteokbokki.”

 

 

 

Hearing those words, Chrissy’s laughter could be heard through the phone receiver.

 

 

 

– I love tteokbokki so much. If Jay comes to our house, my daughter will have a heart attack. She’s been searching for all the dramas and movies Jay appeared in lately.

 

“Then I should definitely visit as a surprise.”

 

– Alright. Then I’ll see you later.

 

 

 

After ending the call with Chrissy, a message with the house address arrived.

 

 

 

When the Hollywood sightseeing was almost finished, they got in the car to return to the hotel, carrying an armful of dolls.

 

 

 

The members who had appeared on the talk show and gone sightseeing seemed drowsy with their eyes half-closed.

 

 

 

Seeing the members like this, Yeon-woo smiled and spoke up.

 

 

 

“After we arrive at the hotel, I have somewhere to go separately.”

 

“Huh? Where?”

 

“Yeah, I’m going to visit the music director’s house from when we filmed ‘Sketch.'”

 

 

 

Then Dong-ha’s eyes lit up.

 

 

 

“Hyung! I’ve always wanted to visit an American family home once. Can’t you take me along? Ah, would that be rude to that person?”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo tilted his head at Dong-ha’s words and sent a message to Chrissy.

 

 

 

– Would it be okay if I bring a friend? He’s a K-POP idol, so maybe your daughter might like him…?

 

 

 

Then a reply flew back immediately.

 

 

 

– Chrissy Monroe: Our house always welcomes guests! Feel free to bring him!

 

 

 

After seeing the message, Yeon-woo looked at Dong-ha and nodded.

 

 

 

“She says it’s fine to come. Want to go together?”

 

“Ooh, sounds great!”

 

 

 

Then, as if it looked fun, Han Byeol’s face popped up from where she was lying in the back seat.

 

 

 

“Take me too!”

 

 

 

At Han Byeol’s words, looking at the other members in the back, Jeong Cheol-min waved his hand saying he was fine, and Jung Su-yeon was already fast asleep, leaning her head against the window.

 

 

 

“Really? Then let’s go, the three of us.”

 

 

 

Since she said she watched “White Blood,” if I bring Ella and Akenaton, she’ll probably like it…

 

 

 

When they arrived at the hotel, the staff and members got out of the car, and Yeon-woo and the other two stayed in and departed again.

 

 

 

“Driver, please stop by a Korean market on the way.”

 

“Yes. Understood.”

 

 

 

Then Han Byeol and Dong-ha looked at Yeon-woo.

 

 

 

“Why the market? Are you buying gifts?”

 

“Hmm? If you call it a gift, then it’s a gift. I’m going to buy some snack ingredients and make tteokbokki.”

 

“Wow. Tteokbokki! My mouth is watering.”

 

 

 

He remembered how Chrissy, who had helped as a daily assistant at the surprise snack truck for Son Jin-wook, had really enjoyed eating the ‘tteokbokki.’

 

 

 

‘Come to think of it, I’ll have a friend to visit when I come to LA too.’

 

 

 

Yeon-woo smiled gently as he recalled memories from filming 「Sketch」.

 

 

 

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the Korean Market, and Yeon-woo and the kids bought ingredients for tteokbokki.

 

 

 

Fortunately, there weren’t many customers inside the mart, so no commotion broke out, but the cashier recognized the three of them, so after quickly giving an autograph and even taking a photo, they got back in the car.

 

 

 

“But it’s kind of amazing. I’ve hardly ever given autographs even in Korea, but to think someone would recognize me in such a distant place.”

 

 

 

At Han Byeol’s words, Dong-ha tilted his head.

 

 

 

“Don’t you become super popular when you go to school these days?”

 

“Hey, I don’t mean these days! You guys were already famous from the beginning, so you probably don’t feel much difference, right?”

 

 

 

At Han Byeol’s words, Yeon-woo crossed his arms.

 

 

 

“Hmm, already famous, huh. Actually, it’s only been 3 years since I debuted, you know?”

 

“Huh? Really···?”

 

 

 

He had forgotten because there were so many mega-hit works, but it was true that only 3 years had passed since Yeon-woo’s debut.

 

 

 

“I remember seeing you at the salon not long after you debuted, hyung.”

 

“The salon? Director Jeong Ha-neul’s salon?”

 

“Yes. That was probably the day of the Korean Arts Awards. Our members were talking among ourselves about how actors really are different.”

 

“Really?”

 

 

 

Back then, he had no idea that the day would come when he’d appear together with Dong-ha on a talk show in LA like this.

 

 

 

While sharing various old stories, they quickly arrived at Chrissy’s House.

 

 

 

“Thank you. I’ll contact you before we head back to the hotel!”

 

 

 

As the members greeted the driver and got out of the car, the bodyguards began patrolling around the house.

 

 

 

“Hmm, since it’s just a private home, you probably don’t need to do security work.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo, who had done countless bodyguard jobs for others in his previous life but wasn’t used to receiving security, smiled awkwardly and scratched his cheek.

 

 

 

Since that was their job anyway and they wouldn’t listen even if he told them otherwise, Yeon-woo went to Chrissy’s front entrance and pressed the doorbell.

 

 

 

Chrissy’s House was an ordinary American family home in a quiet neighborhood.

 

A family home with white walls that you always see in American TV shows, with a bronze-colored front door after climbing a few marble stairs.

 

 

 

Beep─.

 

 

 

The doorbell rang and Chrissy’s voice came through the speaker.

 

 

 

– Oh. You’re here already. Wait a moment!

 

 

 

Then Chrissy and her husband came out to the entrance together to greet Yeon-woo and his group.

 

 

 

“Chrissy. It’s been a while.”

 

“Wow, Jay. I’m so happy to see you.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo smiled warmly and gave her a light hug, then extended his hand to her husband beside her for a handshake.

 

 

 

“I received so much help from Chrissy on the last project. I’m actor Ryu Yeon-woo.”

 

“Haha. Nice to meet you. After Chrissy came back from Korea for that last job, she kept saying we absolutely had to go to Korea for vacation and talked about it whenever she had the chance. I’m Tom, Chrissy’s husband.”

 

 

 

Then Yeon-woo introduced Han Byeol and Dong-ha who were standing beside him.

 

 

 

“Wow. Honestly, our whole family was watching 「White Blood」 together just until the day before yesterday. Having the main characters here in front of our house feels like a dream.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo smiled at Tom, Chrissy’s husband’s words.

 

 

 

“Oh, please come in first. Welcome to our home.”

 

“Jay. What’s that in your hand?”

 

 

 

At Chrissy’s words, Yeon-woo held up the envelope.

 

 

 

“I said I’d make tteokbokki for you. I bought the ingredients.”

 

“That wasn’t just a joke?”

 

“Of course I was serious.”

 

 

 

As they entered the house, Chrissy’s Cocker Spaniel came over wagging its tail.

 

 

 

The interior of the house was also a typical American home that you only see in American TV shows.

 

 

 

While placing the ingredients they had bought on the dining table, Yeon-woo looked at Chrissy and asked.

 

 

 

“Where did your daughter go?”

 

“Oh, Lily went out earlier to play with friends, but since it’s dinner time, she’ll probably be back soon.”

 

 

 

Just then, they heard the sound of the front door opening from outside.

 

 

 

“Mother! There are strange men walking around outside the house!”

 

 

 

She must have seen the bodyguards who were patrolling and keeping watch nearby.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo went around the corner of the kitchen to greet Lily.

 

 

 

“Hi. Lily?”

 

“Oh my. What the fu···.”

 

 

 

Then Chrissy immediately called to her daughter.

 

 

 

“Lily! Good word!”

 

“Fu···, Fun.”

 

 

 

What the fun.

 

Yeon-woo, who laughed at the sudden drift, extended his hand.

 

 

 

“I’m Ryu Yeon-woo, Mother’s coworker. Nice to meet you.”

 

 

 

Lily froze completely at the sight of the star who had suddenly been summoned to the house.

 

 

 

She hadn’t even noticed yet that Ella and Akenaton were in the kitchen.

 

 

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