There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 20

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Episode 20

“I really love watching TV with Mother, so I know everything!”

When Yeongeo looked surprised, Yewon quickly made an excuse about her mother.

Sorry, Mother.

But since this is all for Uncle’s sake, I believe you’ll forgive me…!

“Is, is that so…?”

As soon as Mother was mentioned, Yeongeo immediately seemed to accept it.

Even if it had been an unbelievable excuse, he probably wouldn’t have been able to say anything.

No adult could question a child who had lost her mother not long ago by saying ‘Even if you watched a lot of TV with your mother, how could you memorize and remember all of that?’

“Yes!”

“Hmm. Then you must already know everything without me having to explain. Just how amazing the TV programs made by Hwang PD are.”

Yewon nodded her head.

Of course. Hwang PD’s variety shows were the ultimate gateway for newcomers.

Once you got in, you could make your face known to the public.

But what does such an offer coming to GLEET have to do with me?

“You might wonder what this has to do with Yewon, but it has a very big connection. This time, Hwang PD suggested to GLEET that we make a show about raising a child.”

“!”

“I told Hwang PD that actually, Doha has a very~very cute and lovable niece who looks just like Doha, and he suggested that maybe you could appear on TV together. Quite enthusiastically, in fact. It’s rare for that PD to be so enthusiastic about something. He probably liked Yewon’s atmosphere.”

“…”

Only then did Yewon understand why Yeongeo had come looking for them so early in the morning.

With such an opportunity, he couldn’t let it slip away.

I wouldn’t have let it go either.

Just then.

Ding!

A message window appeared in front of Yewon.

[▶Sub Quest (2)

The path of a child actor also starts with one step

You are still unknown.

These days, as the world has become more complex, the ways to gain fame have also become very diverse. Shall we start by building recognition first? This opportunity might become a golden chance for you.

Persuade Uncle Doha to film the parenting variety show <Glittering Baby House>.

Quest Success: Hwang Jio PD’s ‘recognition’

National recognition increase

Drama <???> audition opportunity provided

Quest Failure: Drama <???> audition opportunity eliminated]

“!”

This is… a Quest!

Yewon instinctively realized what kind of work Hwang Jio PD’s project was.

‘This is it. That <Oh My Baby House> that was popular back in the day.’

But back then, it wasn’t GLEET but another male idol group… ‘Fix Orion’ that did it, right?

Yewon remembered that variety show too. Thanks to that show, the rookie group ‘Fix Orion’ became hugely popular.

Thanks to Hwang PD’s characteristic subtle yet charm-highlighting direction, the individual charms of Fix Orion members, who were only rising at the time, were fully revealed, and there was an incredible response from overseas.

‘I can appear on that variety show that was incredibly popular domestically too?’

It was so trendy that it went up to Season 5. Each time with different idol groups.

‘In my previous life, GLEET must have refused.’

That’s why the opportunity went to Fix Orion.

‘Then… in this life, GLEET absolutely has to do it.’

So this was what he meant by having a favor to ask.

Meanwhile, Yeongeo decided to cut to the chase and bring up the main point.

But carefully.

He was starting to get the intuition that if he treated this child like an ordinary 7-year-old, he wouldn’t even break even.

“Then I’ll just be honest with you. I actually think that for Doha and Yewon’s future, you absolutely must appear on this show. To tell the world that you two have become family, there couldn’t be a better way than this.”

Yewon quietly chewed on her straw while observing Yeongeo.

…And it would also be very helpful for cleaning up GLEET members’ tarnished image.

He’s leaving out the important stuff when he talks.

Well, still…

‘…It’s not bad.’

No, it’s actually very good.

Moreover.

‘This is also an opportunity for my main Quest.’

Yewon narrowed her eyes. If it was a variety show directed by Hwang Jio PD, a star PD, the buzz was guaranteed.

If she showed her face there? Building nationwide recognition would be a matter of time.

But Yewon had no intention of being satisfied with just this.

Her opponent was Yeongeo, a businessman. Then I should act like a businessman too.

Thunk.

Yewon put down the empty juice box on the table.

“Okay.”

“Re, really? You’ll do it?”

“Yes! If it’s for Uncle, I like everything!”

Just as Yeongeo’s face lit up with joy, Yewon held up one tiny finger.

“But I have a wish.”

“A wish? What is it? Tell me anything. A doll? Toys? Or should I rent out an entire amusement park for you?”

Yewon shook her head back and forth.

Then, looking straight at Yeongeo with bright, clear eyes, she brought out the ambition she had been harboring in her heart.

“I want to be a cool protagonist who appears on TV too!”

“…Huh? Protagonist?”

Yeongeo paused for a moment.

What does she mean by becoming a protagonist?

No, no, surely not…?

“Yes! I want to practice acting hard and become a cool actor!”

At Yewon’s words, even though Yeongeo already knew about Yewon’s dream, he was quite flustered. For her to tell me this now, surely…?!

“Please cast me!”

“!!!!”

Yeongeo, quite rarely, was so surprised that he looked at Yewon and couldn’t say anything.

It wasn’t just Yeongeo.

“Ehhhhhhhhhhhh?!!?!”

Weon also stood there with a ladle in hand, his face full of panic as he exclaimed in shock.

“Di, di, did Yewon just say something to our, our, our CEO…?”

“I want to be in the same entertainment agency as Uncle too!”

Yeongeo’s mouth fell open as if his jaw would drop. He knew that being an actor was her dream, but he couldn’t believe such a proposal would come from a 7-year-old’s mouth.

“Why, why our entertainment agency of all places…?”

“Because Uncle said you’re a good person!”

In Yewon’s grinning face, Yeongeo saw a chillingly familiar shadow.

It was Lee Doha.

No, looking at how she negotiated, she was even more formidable than Lee Doha.

But instead of being flustered, Yeongeo slowly curled up the corners of his mouth.

A face that looked exactly like Lee Doha.

Plus this boldness that was hard to believe from a 7-year-old.

The entertainment industry required this kind of guts to survive.

‘Hmm.’

Yeongeo looked Yewon up and down once more.

‘To be honest.’

The most important things for an actor were a ‘memorable face’ and acting ability. These two things.

‘…First, his face is definitely a pass.’

Could there be anyone who could see this face once and forget it?

Even Yeongeo, who prided himself on being a veteran in the entertainment industry, thought that a face like Lee Doha’s was one of a kind even in this business.

It wasn’t simply because Doha was handsome.

Lee Doha had something more than that – some ‘something.’

That indescribable something.

‘…But here’s a face that’s really… an exact copy of that face.’

It wasn’t just that their features were similar.

She even perfectly resembled Doha’s unique atmosphere.

Eyes that somehow convince people.

Even the curve of her lips that would make you nod no matter what scam she pulled.

‘…Blood really can’t be fooled.’

It had to be an absolute pass.

Then there was only one problem left.

“Are you confident in acting?”

Acting.

At Yeongeo’s meaningful question, Yewon smiled brightly.

“Yes!”

“Hmm, acting is really difficult though~? Not just anyone can be the protagonist. You have to be really good at acting to do it, you know?”

“I’m still confident. Because.”

Yewon deliberately paused for a moment and looked straight into Yeongeo’s eyes.

“I’m really good at it.”

“…!”

Look at this.

She really doesn’t act like a 7-year-old.

Yeongeo burst into hearty laughter at her confident attitude.

Right. The entertainment industry is all about momentum.

Even if she can’t act, I can work her until she can… hmm, but she’s still a child, so working her hard might be a bit… I can just teach her.

Come to think of it-

‘Doha was like that too… from the first time I met him.’

Even at that young age, there was something like poison in Doha’s eyes.

That poison.

It was in this child’s eyes too.

‘…Could poison be engraved in the DNA of this family?’

They’re really worthy of study.

Well, anyway.

Yeongeo extended his hand.

“Good. Deal.”

“You promised.”

Yewon extended her small hand and clasped Yeongeo’s hand.

“Wait!!!!!!! Wait!!!!!!! C-c-can this proceed without Lee Doha!?!?! A-a-are you going to write up a contract next?!”

Weon jumped up in shock at the two people’s partnership.

“We can write the contract slowly later.”

“Wow. Can I stamp it like adults do?”

“No, Yewon!!! What stamp?! A stamp!! If you go around stamping things everywhere like that, you’ll be in big trouble!!”

“It’s not everywhere, isn’t he Uncle’s boss?”

“That’s true but!!! Hey!!! No!!! Get Lee Doha’s permission for this!!!”

Even while Weon was jumping around frantically, Yeongeo didn’t even twitch an eyebrow.

Right now, he could only see Yewon.

This, this is really…

A treasure.

He was starting to think that maybe an even greater treasure than Lee Doha had rolled in, vine and all.

“Then that’s settled. Now I just need to convince that iron fortress Lee Doha-“

That’s when it happened.

“You’re going to convince me?”

“!!!”

With his face completely hardened, Doha was looking down at them – when had he arrived?

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