The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 30



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Episode 30

Choi Ju-mi’s smile of conversion distorted after Yoo Jin-sook continued speaking.

“According to actress Choi Ju-mi’s opinion, this print pictorial shoot will be conducted solely by actor Kim Hyun-soo.”

“……what?”

Yoo Jin-sook continued speaking without even looking at Choi Ju-mi, who had a puzzled look on her face.

“I, as the on-site editor-in-chief, am responsible for all unexpected situations that occur on-site! We will maintain the existing format, but I will re-set up the on-site with one top! Okay, everyone, we don’t have much time, so move quickly!”

Yoo Jin-sook added a word to Choi Ju-mi, who was looking at her with a blank expression as if she couldn’t believe what she had just heard.

“What are you doing, Choi Ju-mi? Aren’t you going out?”

The second miscalculation by Choi Ju-mi.

The fact was that Yoo Jin-sook was not an easy person to deal with, as the shallow tricks that Choi Ju-mi had been using on-site were effective against her.

The moment Choi Ju-mi realized her mistake and was about to say something to Yoo Jin-sook.

A third party who had been observing the situation stepped forward.

“What you just said… Do you really not regret it?”

This is Choi Hyung-wook, Choi Ju-mi’s manager who has been watching the situation from beginning to end.

“It seems to me that Editor Yoo is very excited right now.”

“excitement?”

“Do you really not regret this situation right now? First, calm down and think about it again. I will try to explain it well to Joomi… … .”

“There’s no need for that.”

Eugene Sook continued speaking, cutting off Manager Hyungwook Choi.

“And excited? Me? Do you think I’m excited now, Manager?”

“… … .”

Needless to say, she wasn’t the least bit excited.

Eugene Sook was a professional who knew the weight her words carried in the field.

This means that I am not a person who is so naive as to handle things based on simple emotions alone.

Choi Hyung-wook was well aware of that fact, and Yoo Jin-sook also understood what type of person Choi Hyung-wook was in front of her.

“When your actor is making a fuss on set, you pretend to stop him and just sit back and do nothing, but now that the situation is turning against you, you might regret saying that? I’ve heard rumors, but it’s really beyond my imagination. Is this how Impact always handles things?”

Manager Choi Hyeong-wook, who had been looking embarrassed the whole time due to Yoo Jin-sook’s sharp remarks, finally revealed his true colors.

“If we cause problems like this with our impact, it won’t be good for them either.”

And then, Choi Ju-mi, who had been silent, came over and spoke to Manager Choi Hyeong-wook.

“Okay, stop it… … .”

“No, I’m the one who should be done with it. This magazine shoot doesn’t even fit this standard. If we don’t do it, that’s the end of it. Even if Editor Yoo is the person in charge of this project, if we formally raise the issue… … .”

“Planning Director? What does that mean?”

“… … ?”

“Didn’t you hear what I said earlier? I said I’m the field manager.”

“On-site… … General Manager?”

“This is a hot actor interview. The planner and overall director is not me, but the editor-in-chief. And in the editor-in-chief’s original plan… … .”

“… … ?”

“Choi Ju-mi wasn’t even in there.”

Choi Hyeong-wook questioned Yoo Jin-sook’s words with a blank expression.

“You didn’t even enter the US. What, what was that…?”

“Isn’t that obvious? After all, our magazine is a men’s magazine.”

Yoo Jin-sook continued speaking to Choi Hyeong-wook, who still had a look on his face that said he didn’t understand.

“I don’t understand what you’re saying. It wasn’t us who asked to be included in this project, it was Impact. And that too.”

“… … ?”

“Your representative directly through our editor-in-chief.”

* * *

“Brother.”

“Jumi, don’t worry. I’ll tell the company, so don’t worry about it… .”

“Why are you standing there, oppa?”

“……huh?”

“I just wanted to take a quick look, but why did you suddenly come out and ask me!”

“No, Jumiya, I… … .”

“I can’t go on like this.”

“No, these days dramas are doing well, so what’s the point of an interview in a men’s magazine?”

“Are you really my manager, oppa? Not just a chauffeur?”

“… … Jumi, your words are a bit harsh.”

“Did you know that this issue will be published on the GML global account?”

“I know. But what’s so important about going to an overseas account that has nothing to do with the Korean market anyway… … .”

“Emmy Awards.”

“Huh? Mom? What… whose mom?”

“Oppa, how can you be an actor manager when you don’t even know about the Emmy Awards? Why don’t you think seriously about your future career even now?”

Emmy Awards.

And the Emmy Awards.

This award ceremony, hosted by the American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) since 1949 and still ongoing to this day, is given to all programs broadcast on television in the United States during the year.

As a prestigious award, also known as the ‘Academy Awards of TV’, with the activation of global OTT platforms, media content from Asia, including Korea, is also winning awards one by one.

“This is an actor photoshoot. It’s taking place right before the Emmy Awards in LA later this month.”

“Really? But, why is that… … ?”

“You can’t be my manager anymore.”

“… … .”

Choi Ju-mi continued speaking to Choi Hyeong-wook, who was making a stupid face, trying her best to suppress her anger.

“Don’t you know what I’m saying? If I do well, it’s a chance to stand on the same page as famous Hollywood male actors in America! Surely you’re not going to do it during a meeting?”

“No, that’s… … .”

Although Choi Hyeong-wook was asleep during the meeting and couldn’t properly understand the content, he was also a manager.

Just by hearing this far, you can get a general idea of ​​the situation.

Even though Choi Joo-mi was a top star in the idol world, she could not be featured on the front page of media outlets that specialize in movies and dramas, beating out real actresses.

So, we targeted GML, which could be considered a kind of niche.

However, GML is not a media outlet related to dramas or movies, but a men’s ‘fashion’ magazine.

What this means is that there is a limit to the impact of the breath.

So, it was highly likely that Eugene Sook’s statement that the head of Impact had directly lobbied the editor-in-chief of GML was not a lie.

“Then, if we go back like this… … .”

“Not only me, but I think my brother will get beaten up by the CEO too.”

“… … .”

At Choi Ju-mi’s words, Choi Hyeong-wook’s face was instantly filled with fear.

What Choi Ju-mi just said about the broken barrel is not just a simple metaphor.

Impact’s CEO was the scariest person in the industry Choi Hyung-wook knew.

No, rather than being scary, he’s just a merciless person.

“Oh, what should I do, Jumi? Should I go and explain the situation right now? No, I’ll try to do something… … .”

Ju-mi sighed and shook her head as she looked at Choi Hyung-wook, who had a displeased expression on his face.

“Do you think you can deal with that woman just now? Just stay still. I’ll take care of it.”

* * *

“It’s just that I’m sorry about earlier.”

Hyunsoo couldn’t help but feel bewildered as he looked at the guest who had come to the waiting room.

The person standing in front of Hyun-soo was none other than Choi Ju-mi.

There was a reason she came to see Hyun-soo first instead of Yoo Jin-sook.

‘From the beginning, the main character of this project was this man, Kim Hyun-soo.’

Now Choi Joo-mi also knows why Kim Hyun-soo was able to become the main character, beating out other great male actors.

‘The strange presence seen in the photo… … Surely one of the GML officials recognized it.’

Eugene Sook currently has quite a crush on Hyun Soo Kim.

If an actor with a good impression and a main role in the project protects Choi Joo-mi, even Yoo Jin-sook will have no choice but to pretend not to be able to win.

It was a really shallow and childish technique, but surprisingly, this technique works surprisingly well in the entertainment industry.

‘I can easily manipulate a rookie actor who doesn’t have much experience in the entertainment industry to my taste.’

After finishing her thoughts, Choi Ju-mi continued speaking to Hyun-soo.

“There was a bit of a misunderstanding about the situation earlier. When I said I would do solo filming, I meant to split the frame, not to exclude actor Kim… … .”

“I know.”

“… … Yes? You know, quiet?”

“Yes. I knew that from seeing the work style and results that my senior produced. My senior and I both thought that the picture would be much better if we were separate rather than in the same frame.”

Choi Ju-mi looked genuinely surprised after hearing Hyun-soo’s words.

What he said was exactly what he meant.

But that was only for a moment, and she soon remembered the original reason she had come to find Hyun-soo.

“You know, so the story is going fast. Then, can you tell the editor about actor Kim? The situation was a misunderstanding, and he wants to work with me again… … .”

Hyunsoo wasn’t even embarrassed by the absurd and shameless request that came out of Choi Jumi’s mouth.

Even something absurd can only be felt if it falls within the realm of common sense to some extent, but in cases like this where it goes beyond common sense, only one thought comes to mind.

‘What the heck… … is this woman?’

“I’m just asking because I’m really curious. Why should I help you?”

“Huh? Well… … .”

Jumi, who had been thinking about something for a moment, continued speaking.

“Rather than doing an interview with Hyunsoo alone, it would be more beneficial in terms of generating buzz if we did a photo shoot together… … .”

Foot.

Suddenly, Hyun-soo’s laughter bursts out in front of Choi Ju-mi.

“Why are you… … laughing now?”

Hyunsoo hurriedly covered his mouth at Choi Jumi’s question.

“Oh, this is, I’m sorry.”

“No, there’s nothing to be sorry about. Why did I laugh?”

“That, that might sound a little weird, but what I just laughed at was… … .”

“… … ?”

“Because it wasn’t my will.”

The moment I met Hyun-soo’s eyes as he spoke like that.

“… … !”

The reason is unknown.

For some reason, Choi Ju-mi felt as if her mind had suddenly gone blank.

‘What, what is that look in his eyes… … ? What kind of person’s eyes are those… … ?’

How can it be this disgusting?

At that moment, when goosebumps were running down Choi Ju-mi’s spine, Hyun-soo’s calm voice continued.

“I know what you mean, but your method is a bit wrong.”

“… … .”

“Even if it’s inconsiderate and disrespectful, that’s okay.”

“… … .”

“As the editor said, I think that people should have at least a minimum of courtesy.”

“What? Who are you talking to right now… … .”

“Senior Choi Ju-mi.”

“… … ?”

“Say no to such trivial and shallow tricks. Senior, I have the simplest way to resume filming. Shall I tell you?”

An unidentifiable sense of oppression emanating from Hyunsoo’s entire body.

Jumi nodded as if she was possessed by something.

* * *

“Filming―let’s resume!”

The ground photo shoot resumed with the shouts of the field AD.

Not long after, the person who appeared on set with Hyun-soo was none other than.

“You haven’t gone yet?”

Choi Ju-mi bit her lips and blushed at Yoo Jin-sook’s words.

It seems like he has something to say, but his mouth won’t open easily.

‘I… …Why did I nod?’

It wasn’t with this kind of intention that I went to see Kim Hyun-soo.

‘I thought he was just a clumsy guy who would follow you if you pressed him a little… ‘

Kim Hyun-soo, who I spoke with earlier, was a completely different type of man from the rookie actor who did the photo shoot today.

When I came to my senses, I realized that I was following his words, which was proof of that.

‘What on earth was that just now… … .’

“Senior.”

“……huh?”

“You’re not going to do it? Then I can’t do anything about it.”

Choi Ju-mi opens her mouth urgently towards Hyun-soo, who is taking his steps without any hesitation.

“Okay, just a minute. Okay. I’ll do it. Just do it.”

Choi Ju-mi is not foolish enough to ruin things because of personal pride.

He unconditionally got what he wanted and performed better than anyone else.

That’s how I progressed towards the top.

Soon, she bowed her head to everyone on site, as if she had decided on something.

“……do.”

“Huh? What did you say?”

In response to Yoo Jin-sook’s question, Choi Ju-mi opened her mouth again with an even redder face.

“sorry.”

“… … ?”

“I’m sorry… …!! I apologize to everyone here for my unprofessional behavior!!!”

Choi Hyung-wook, who had been watching from the side, bent down as if he was going to hit his head on the floor at the right time.

The head that had fallen down did not come up for a while.

Continued in the next episode