NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 22

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Episode 22. Wrap Party

“Actor Ryu. Have you eaten? Should we stop at a rest stop?”

“Ah, I was just getting a bit hungry. Have you eaten, Min-su hyung?”

“I haven’t either. I’ll stop at the next rest stop.”

 

Soon the car stopped at a rest stop that appeared, and when Yeon-woo tried to get out, Min-su stopped him.

 

“I’ll go. If you go out now, it’ll probably cause trouble. Please stay in the car.”

 

At his firm words, Yeon-woo sat back down in bewilderment, and Min-su ran to the food court.

 

Since Yeon-woo had only been going back and forth between home and the filming set, he hadn’t really felt his level of recognition, and manager Kim Min-su’s words about causing trouble if he went outside didn’t quite sink in yet.

 

“Hmm, there’s no need for him to run like that.”

 

While waiting briefly in the car, Min-su quickly returned with various items and got in.

 

Min-su skillfully folded the auxiliary chair, spread the plastic sheet he had prepared in advance on top, then placed the food he had bought on it.

He seemed accustomed to eating rest stop food in the car – this wasn’t his first or second time doing this.

 

“Oh, you bought only the delicious stuff. Min-su hyung has good taste in choosing food.”

 

Yeon-woo gave Min-su a thumbs up.

 

“Hahaha, doing this job, I know all the rest stops inside and out.”

 

Before taking charge of Yeon-woo, Min-su had worked at another talent agency managing an unknown female idol group that mainly did military base performances, so he had mastered long-distance travel, local restaurants, and highway rest stops.

 

“Ah, I see. Well then, let’s eat.”

 

Yeon-woo picked up a few pieces with his chopsticks and quickly put them down.

Seeing this, Min-su asked worriedly.

 

“Doesn’t it taste good?”

“Oh, it’s delicious! I usually eat small portions. I’m full now.”

 

Full after eating just that little bit…?

Min-su definitely felt that the first actor he was managing was different.

 

The female idol he had managed before also ate ridiculously small amounts compared to ordinary people, but that felt like she was suppressing and restraining her appetite, whereas looking at Yeon-woo – though he had limited samples since this was his first actor – it felt like his stomach was naturally small.

 

If Min-su had seen Yeon-woo when he weighed over 100 kilograms in the past, he might have been shocked.

 

Thinking he should consider buying appropriate amounts when getting food in the future, Min-su quickly finished eating, cleaned up, and started driving.

 

“Don’t you need to use the restroom? If you need to, I’ll park right in front of the restroom.”

“Hmm, we’re not far from Seoul, so I’ll just go at the salon.”

 

So Min-su’s car rejoined the main road and headed straight to the salon, where Director Jeong Ha-neul welcomed Yeon-woo, whom she hadn’t seen in a while.

 

“Oh my, you seem to have gotten more handsome since I last saw you?”

“I’m the same. Director, you always look younger.”

“Hoho. Why is a high school actor so skilled with compliments?”

 

After chatting and getting his makeup done, he put on the sponsored outfit brought by the stylist from his talent agency and headed to a restaurant in Yeouido where the wrap party was being held.

 

“Wow, quite a few reporters came.”

 

Not only Yeon-woo, but Min-su was also flustered since this was his first wrap party.

 

Outside the car, about a dozen reporters and fans with large telephoto cameras were already waiting.

 

Stylist Lee Ye-eun, who had come with them, neatly adjusted the outfit of Yeon-woo, the star she would be managing.

 

“Well then, I’ll be back!”

 

Ye-eun’s face turned slightly red at Yeon-woo’s bright smile.

And Min-su quickly got out of the driver’s seat to assist Yeon-woo.

 

“Ah! He’s coming out!”

 

Flashes poured out as Yeon-woo got out of the car.

 

Yeon-woo smiled and walked forward with Min-su’s assistance, bowing to those around him and standing in the center.

 

“Please look this way too! Yeon-woo.”

“Look here and give us a heart pose please.”

 

Yeon-woo skillfully posed as the reporters requested.

 

“Wow, they said he was the top visual among newcomers. Not at all.”

“What do you mean not at all? He’s incredibly handsome.”

“No, I mean he’s not just the top among newcomers, but seems like the top in the entire entertainment industry?”

 

The surrounding reporters chuckled at Reporter Jeong’s exaggeration.

 

“There you go exaggerating again.”

 

Meanwhile, exclamations also burst out from the crowd of fans holding large telephoto cameras and taking pictures.

 

Most were Jin-wook’s fans or So-hyeon’s fans who were into female celebrities, but aren’t fans’ hearts like reeds?

 

Seeing Yeon-woo in person was enough to shake their hearts.

 

“I think I have a new bias starting today. As long as I don’t change my main, it’s fine.”

“Sorry Jin-wook oppa. Me too.”

 

Min-su approached Yeon-woo, who had been kindly posing as the reporters and fans requested.

 

“Actor, let’s go inside now.”

“Yes, I understand.”

 

Following Min-su’s guidance, Yeon-woo entered the restaurant.

 

Upon entering, it seemed most of the actors hadn’t arrived yet as the seats were mostly filled with staff members. Yeon-woo greeted the staff he was seeing for the first time in two months warmly and headed to the table where Director Kim Han-su and Lee Sang-jung, who played his father in the drama, were sitting.

 

“Oh, my son has arrived!”

“How have you been, father?”

 

With an affectionate smile, Yeon-woo hugged Lee Sang-jung who was sitting there, then looked at Director Kim Han-su beside him.

 

“Director, I saw in the news that you already have a filming schedule for a new project. You’re not taking a break to think about your health.”

“Haha, Yeon-woo. Since I’ve made this my profession, quickly moving on to the next project is also a blessing.”

 

Director Kim Han-su, who had been looking at Yeon-woo with warm eyes, carefully opened his mouth.

 

“If Yeon-woo doesn’t mind, of course I know you’re a senior in high school and need to focus on your studies.”

 

Curiosity arose seeing the director, who was always sharp and decisive in everything, hesitating as he continued speaking.

 

“Could you spare about two days for filming around April or May?”

“Yes, Director! Of course. But what kind of filming is it?”

 

Looking at Yeon-woo who readily agreed, Director Kim opened his mouth.

 

“In the new movie I’m working on, there’s a flashback scene that needs the female lead’s first love, and I think there’s no one who would fit as well as you, Yeon-woo.”

“It would be an honor, Director.”

 

Director Kim Han-su smiled at Yeon-woo’s words.

 

“The filming probably won’t take too long, since most of the scenes are shot inside the school, it should take about one or two days.”

 

After that, Yeon-woo continued chatting at the middle-aged men’s table without any awkwardness.

 

Although Yeon-woo had become much younger in thoughts and actions after his reincarnation, his original age was similar to the men at this table, so it was natural in a way.

 

Later, An Jun-ho and Son Jin-wook entered and passionately embraced Yeon-woo, whom they were seeing for the first time in two months, sharing their reunion.

 

Finally, with Han So-hyeon, who played ‘Yeo-reum’ the owner of the closet, attending, everyone except writer Choi Mi-hyeon, who couldn’t attend due to health reasons, was present.

 

They laughed and chatted while watching the final episode together on the large TV.

 

The ending credits rolled after the final scene of them blessing each other’s paths and parting at the airport, and everyone applauded, celebrating each other for achieving a beautiful conclusion – both staff and cast members.

 

Then Director Kim Han-su, who had been on a phone call, also smiled as he took the mobile phone away from his ear and said.

 

“Our final episode’s viewership rating is 15.1 percent.”

 

The production team also shouted afterward.

 

“15.3 percent based on the green window too!”

 

Waaaah!

 

Staff members shouting all kinds of incomprehensible slogans along with cheers.

 

“Now, please pay attention everyone.”

 

Director Kim Han-su raised both hands to get the attention of the excited restaurant and dropped another piece of good news.

 

“Our entire team, the broadcasting station has decided to give us a reward vacation.”

 

“Kyaaah!”

“Nice! What we’ve been waiting for has come.”

 

With results that greatly exceeded JNBC’s highest drama viewership rating of the year, the restaurant that had been in a festive mood was now in complete frenzy.

 

“Director, what about the location?”

 

Son Jin-wook, who was drinking beer with An Jun-ho, asked.

 

“Well, JNBC says they’ll send us to Saipan.”

“Ooh! Saipan! Not Southeast Asia but Saipan!”

 

Director Kim Han-su laughed at the staff’s reaction and continued.

 

“LN Media says they’ll coordinate with the broadcasting station to upgrade it to Hawaii.”

 

The restaurant tables stirred at Director Kim’s words.

 

“Kyuooo! Company loyalty is surging!”

 

Laughter erupted in the venue at the sight of cinematographer Kang In-chan raising his spoon high and cheering.

 

Now the chant had changed to ‘Hawaii!’ echoing throughout.

 

“Yeon-woo, can you go too? Since you’re a senior in high school…”

 

Han So-hyeon, who had been chattering excitedly in the seat next to him with expectant eyes, asked.

 

“There’s no reason to refuse a free trip.”

 

Yeon-woo smiled broadly.

 

“Yesss! It’ll be fun. Jin-wook senior will go too, right?”

“Of course. How could I miss it when So-hyeon and Yeon-woo are going.”

 

Jun-ho, who was drinking next to Jin-wook, looked at Yeon-woo.

 

“Yeon-woo, have you ever shot a gun? When I went to Hawaii before, I went to a live fire shooting range and it was fun.”

“Hey, he’s still a minor, so when would he have had a chance to shoot a gun? He hasn’t even been to the military yet.”

 

At Jin-wook’s words, Yeon-woo gave an awkward smile.

 

“Um, that’s right. ‘Yeon-woo’ has never shot one.”

“What, are you referring to yourself in third person? Aw, so cute. Did you get drunk on soda?”

 

Han So-hyeon mercilessly pinched and stretched Yeon-woo’s cheek.

 

“Ahaha.”

 

Yeon-woo could only laugh awkwardly.

 

Bzzzz!

Just then, the mobile phone in his pocket kept vibrating.

 

Thinking it was a call, he checked to answer it, but it was the group chat.

 

– Woo Seong-sik: 【Link】 “Summer’s Closet” Wrap Party – Ryu Yeon-woo Photos. Itsite Magazine

– Woo Seong-sik: There’s this too 【Link】 Video – Today’s ‘Cha Woo-ju’ attending in a dapper jacket

– Kim Jun-su: As expected of Ryu-nim.

 

– Cha Ik-hyeon: Seong-sik is crazy fast. Probably faster than Yeon-woo’s fan club.

– Song Min-hoon: Right, I agree. But Yeon-woo looks so cool.

 

– Lee Woo-kyung: Aren’t you guys joining Yeon-woo’s fan club? I already did ages ago. You’re not true friends.

– Cha Ik-hyeon: Oh, really? I should join too. Send me the link

– Lee Woo-kyung: 【Link】 Actor Ryu Yeon-woo Fan Cafe – Woo’s

 

Watching his friends read the wrap party articles and chat about them, Yeon-woo felt grateful and started typing.

 

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