There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 77

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

Episode 77

 

‘….’

 

Yewon’s face darkened even more.

 

Thanks to this work, Yewon had been paralyzed with fear for a long time whenever she saw people, especially adults.

 

To express the isolation that ‘Yun Seora’ experiences in the drama as truthfully as possible, the director instructed not only the production team but even the fellow actors to thoroughly ignore Yewon.

 

‘Um, senior. This scene-‘

 

‘Don’t ask me.’

 

‘What? But… if we could practice together once…’

 

‘Please don’t talk to me.’

 

Of course, this was all kept secret from Yewon.

 

Yewon had to be completely isolated on the filming set, being treated like an invisible person without knowing why.

 

Standing in front of the camera with such a devastated mental state, her eyes couldn’t help but be genuine rather than acting.

 

Like that.

 

After enduring being ignored by countless adults and being turned away without knowing the reason.

 

‘Oh, Yewon. I’m sorry about back then. The director told us to-‘

 

‘But thanks to that, your acting turned out well. So it’s fine.’

 

‘What? It was too hard for you? Hey, you should know that your success is all thanks to me!’

 

The feeling when she learned the truth-

 

‘….’

 

It was something that absolutely couldn’t be expressed in words.

 

Due to that trauma, Yewon had been afraid of people, of all adults, for a while.

 

Naturally, as a result, acting wasn’t easy either, and she had to endure tremendous scolding from Jeyeon and Uncle.

 

It took a really long time to overcome, and for Yewon, all that time was remembered only as hellish.

 

‘But this time is different.’

 

Now, Yewon had uncles by her side who would always take her side.

 

‘…I can do it.’

 

I’ll show that I can express those emotions sufficiently without being truly isolated.

 

No matter how much the director or other adults try to isolate me.

 

I will never feel true isolation.

 

With only my interpretation and my effort, I’ll perfectly embody that Yun Seora once again.

 

Yewon made her resolution once more.

 

‘…And.’

 

If I fail the Quest, this goes to Jeyeon?

 

Well.

 

Even if I fail, there’s no way that Jeyeon could pull off the role of Yun Seora.

 

…But.

 

Having my things stolen was worse than death.

 

Yewon’s eyes gleamed coldly.

 

‘For that… I need to raise my buzz somehow.’

 

Yewon’s eyes sparkled and shone.

 

Something came to mind.

 

* * *

 

What’s the most important success indicator for dramas?

 

There would be various opinions, but probably eight or nine out of ten would answer ‘viewership ratings.’

 

However, the problem was.

 

Viewership ratings were essentially something bestowed by heaven.

 

It wasn’t an area that could be raised just because Yewon or another actor acted almost divinely inspired.

 

But.

 

‘Buzz… maybe I could raise that.’

 

The fastest and most certain way to raise buzz.

 

That would probably be…

 

‘Becoming a topic on variety shows or OTube.’

 

Of course, if famous scenes appeared in the drama, if Yewon’s acting was insanely outstanding, the buzz could rise.

 

But.

 

‘Being chosen by such algorithms requires some luck too.’

 

Right now, she couldn’t leave everything to luck.

 

<The Flowers of the Eastern Palace> was a weekend drama on terrestrial TV.

 

Since the first week’s broadcast had ended, it meant there were two weeks left until episode 6 aired.

 

‘That means it’s extremely tight to raise buzz within that time…’

 

Since filming was nearing its end with almost no schedule left for Yewon, there was practically nothing she could do within the drama itself.

 

So.

 

She had to create buzz directly.

 

Then!

 

‘Appearing on other programs that can easily generate buzz would increase the possibilities more.’

 

Going on the hottest variety shows or OTube in South Korea and somehow standing out.

 

That was Yewon’s strategy.

 

‘Normally, going on variety shows would be the most standard approach, but…’

 

Variety shows air too late.

 

‘So I’ll appear on OTube that gets released relatively quickly and has high buzz to stand out!’

 

But.

 

If ‘standing out’ were easy, celebrities who never made it big wouldn’t exist in this world.

 

Yewon knew very well how difficult it was to catch the public’s attention.

 

So she had to use everything she could.

 

For example-

 

‘Targeting keywords that are perpetually hot worldwide.’

 

The keyword Yewon thought was perpetually hot worldwide.

 

That was-

 

‘Romance, that’s it.’

 

Love.

 

* * *

 

Having made that decision, Yewon looked around the filming site.

 

‘Today is the last day of filming.’

 

That meant there weren’t many days left to make contact with her ‘target.’

 

So she had to settle things today.

 

Yewon soon spotted her target.

 

A boy sitting on a chair in the corner of the set, shaking his crossed legs while reading the script.

 

It was Baek Yun, the child actor who played the young crown prince, the male lead of <The Flowers of the Eastern Palace>.

 

He acted quite well, and despite being 7 years old, his notably distinct features and delicate eyes had made him quite a topic on social media.

 

The director would go around saying ‘Our drama~ is really blessed with child actors~ Both leads are incredibly popular on social media~’

 

So today, Yewon planned to use Baek Yun.

 

Because buzz plus buzz equals bigger buzz.

 

Mm-hmm.

 

However…

 

‘…That kid seems to dislike me a little?’

 

Even after that somewhat uncomfortable first meeting at the script reading.

 

Baek Yun never once attempted private conversation with Yewon throughout filming.

 

Even when Yewon approached first with a smile full of social skills-

 

‘Baek Yun, hi. I brought some X candy today. Want some?’

 

‘!!!!!’

 

‘Oh, no… I just want X candy…’

 

‘Ah, I won’t eat it. I’m not going to eat it. You eat it all.’

 

He had disappeared as quickly as possible with a face like he’d seen a ghost.

 

If even the ‘kiss’ skill doesn’t work, does he really hate me that much?

 

Yewon sighed with a worried expression.

 

Still.

 

‘…Today, I absolutely can’t let him escape!’

 

Even if he runs away, I’ll chase him to the ends of hell.

 

Just as Yewon made this firm resolution and was about to take a step forward.

 

“…You. Where are you going.”

 

“!!”

 

A low voice—like from a cave—caught Yewon from behind.

 

Ah.

 

Right.

 

Today…

 

“U-um. I’m going to talk to my friend!”

 

It was the day Uncle Yeonho was here!

 

That’s right.

 

This week was the week when Yeonho would be Yewon’s daily manager along with the observation cameras for 【Glittering Baby House】.

 

The other uncles had taken turns doing it once each, and this week was Yeonho’s turn.

 

Yewon sighed inwardly.

 

Ugh.

 

Of all times, why did Uncle Yeonho, who I’m not close with, have to come…

 

“You have friends too?”

 

“…”

 

At Yeonho’s purely evil question, Yewon looked up at him with hurt eyes.

 

Even the camera director filming the two of them shook his head while looking at Yeonho with eyes that said ‘crazy adult…’

 

“No. I didn’t mean it like that—”

 

“I do have them. Friends!”

 

When Yewon answered indignantly.

 

The wrinkles between Yeonho’s brows deepened.

 

“Who is it. There are only dark adults here, what kind of friend could you have.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Don’t tell me… if there’s an adult who asked to be friends with you, tell me.”

 

Huh?

 

Is this… could he be worried about me?

 

Yewon blinked rapidly.

 

“It’s not an adult.”

 

“…?”

 

“Over there. My friend Baek Yun. The young prince!”

 

“…!”

 

When Yewon pointed toward Baek Yun, confusion briefly flashed in Yeonho’s eyes.

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

An awkward silence flowed between the two for a moment.

 

“Can I go talk to Baek Yun?”

 

“…You can.”

 

As soon as Yeonho’s permission was given, Yewon quickly moved her short legs toward Baek Yun.

 

And.

 

“Huh.”

 

When Yeonho… tried to follow her.

 

Yewon stopped walking again.

 

And she looked at Yeonho and quickly shook her head.

 

“Why.”

 

“I’m going to talk with my friend, so it would be weird if Uncle is there. Adults shouldn’t butt into kids’ conversations.”

 

“…”

 

From now on, I need to go make a sinister proposal to Baek Yun saying ‘Hey, let’s do something together.’

 

If Yeonho follows, the camera will follow too.

 

Then my evil scheme will be exposed to the whole world.

 

That won’t do.

 

“I have a private life too. I need to do social activities!”

 

It seemed like she had a point, but also seemed like something annoying to say.

 

Yeonho looked down at Yewon with a very uncomfortable expression.

 

“…Go and come back quickly.”

 

“Yes!”

 

Yewon successfully ditched the adults like that and ran to Baek Yun.

 

“Baek Yun!”

 

“!”

 

Baek Yun was momentarily startled by Yewon’s appearance and tried to step back, but.

 

‘That won’t do.’

 

Yewon immediately blocked Baek Yun’s escape route.

 

I knew this would happen, so I even practiced running!

 

“Wait a minute!”

 

“!”

 

“I have something to say. Just listen for a moment.”

 

Yewon grabbed Baek Yun’s arm and spoke with a desperate face.

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