The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 44



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Episode 44

-Public sentiment is falling lol

―? Did Kim Hyun-soo have public support in the first place? Even so, he was just a rookie actor who had only filmed one drama.

―Hey, aren’t you smart? Seeing how you can properly draw aggro with just one interview comment.

―ㅇㅇ As the comment above said, I agree with the opinion that it was done intelligently.

News comments and real-time chat rooms began to be flooded with content about Kim Hyun-soo’s comments from yesterday’s interview.

―Since a young guy has been on TV since he was young, do other people look down on him?

―Are there a few actors who have celebrity disease? Haha. But this guy doesn’t seem to be at a level where he would have celebrity disease. Haha..

Of course, not all comments were negative towards Kim Hyun-soo.

– But, isn’t that right? To be honest, didn’t this year’s TVM Rookie of the Year award go to Kim Hyun-soo?

―ㅇㅇ Honestly, if you look at it only in terms of acting, if he had more lines, he could have even won the supporting actor award.

-Isn’t a confident expression better than a slouched one? To be honest, I think it looks a bit cool.

―The above comment is correct. Why is our country in such a mess because we can’t knock down the nails that stick out like this? I like it when you speak frankly because it makes you look more energetic.

―Look at Hollywood, there are many top stars who make more controversial remarks than Kim Hyun-soo. Anyway, it’s at the level of a Confucian Republic…

“ha.”

Woo Ji-yoon, who was checking the internet reactions in real time, grabbed the back of her neck that was throbbing.

“It’s been a while since I’ve gotten a proper kick to the butt.”

Commander.

Yes, this whole situation was the back of the head of the TVM broadcasting PD.

‘I think I deserve that award.’

In fact, Hyunsoo’s statement completely omits an important follow-up comment.

‘I was able to receive so much love thanks to the charming character Lee Ji-woon created by PD Yoo Jong-seok, writer Ko Eun-joo, and the staff who worked hard together for about half a year. It might have been too much if it was just my acting, but if I think about the hard work of my colleagues who worked together on the project… … I think I more than deserve it.’

Hyunsoo’s attitude was clearly influenced by his dream, but he didn’t completely hand over the initiative.

Looking at the overall content, it feels more like an answer filled with the wittiness and boldness of a newcomer rather than one that feels arrogant.

The problem is broadcasting.

TVM, which started out as a channel specializing in entertainment and variety shows, was originally famous for its devilish editing.

PD went beyond cleverly editing Hyunsoo’s comment to cutting out the key comment itself.

This is truly an act blinded by viewer ratings.

‘But I never thought he would do such a low-quality thing.’

It’s infuriating, but from the broadcasting station’s perspective, the editing by that entertainment PD was nothing short of a stroke of genius.

You could tell just by looking at the real-time search trends that they were filled with words like Kim Hyun-soo, Kim Hyun-soo Interview, TVM Broadcast Relay, TVM Drama Awards, etc.

“… … Given the timing, I couldn’t miss that wording.”

Most broadcasting companies’ acting awards are broadcast at overlapping times at the end of December.

If you want to attract a little more crowds to your year-ending grand event, you’ll need to set off bigger fireworks than your competitors.

This time, Hyunsoo was the fuse.

“I’m sorry, sir. I should have told you enough… … .”

“Okay, how do you prepare for that kind of thuggery?”

“But as a manager… … .”

“Even if the manager grandpa came, he wouldn’t be able to stop that kind of thing, so stop blaming yourself. What’s important now is how to overcome this situation.”

“… … That’s right.”

Jiyoon and Gogun were lost in thought for a while.

But in a situation like now, even if there were only two people, there was no good solution.

How much time has passed since I was in such deep thought?

It was then that something flashed in Woo Ji-yoon’s head.

“Hey manager.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Did you monitor the interview scene by any chance?”

When I say we monitored something here, I’m not just saying we watched it closely.

The question is whether Hyunsoo’s interview scene was recorded on video.

“Oh, that’s it.”

In fact, Woo Ji-yoon, who asked the question, didn’t have high expectations either.

This is because the main camera of the broadcasting station is always rolling, and even the interview scenes from events that have little to do with the promotion of the work are not recorded in video.

“As expected, there won’t be any… … .”

“I took a picture.”

“Huh? Really?”

“Yes, we filmed the interview scene full time.”

“……why?”

In response to Woo Ji-yoon’s question, Go Geon answered with an embarrassed look on his face, scratching his head.

“There was a small accident before recording, so I filmed it just in case.”

“Good job, Manager Ko!”

“Oh, yes. Thank you!”

“Do you have that video now?”

“yep!”

“Send it to me.”

“Okay! I get it… … But, what are you going to do with this video?”

“What are you going to do?”

“Surely not what I think it is?”

“that’s right.”

“yes?”

“That’s what Manager Ko thinks is right.”

Soon, Gogun’s face turned pale as he realized what Woo Jiyoon was going to do next.

“Absolutely not.”

“Okay, send it.”

“… … If you release something like this without permission, it is a violation of the broadcasting contract. Even if there are legal sanctions, it may end up putting TVM at odds.”

It’s not like it’s been a while since a powerless agency has been subject to the tyranny of a broadcasting station.

Although Gogun had no way to suppress the anger that was welling up deep in his heart, he still had to look at reality coolly.

Releasing this video now would not help Kim Hyun-soo in the long run.

“Okay, I got it.”

“… … ?”

“send.”

Woo Ji-yoon’s eyes have become cold and settled.

When he met those eyes, he didn’t open his mouth anymore.

‘… … Your old personality has come out.’

In the past, when he was a young boy, Go Gun witnessed Woo Ji Yoon’s ‘runaway mode(?)’ several times.

There is no one who can stop Woo Ji-yoon from getting into that state.

Just one person, other than yourself.

“But what can’t be done, can’t be done.”

“Hey, Gogun! Why aren’t you coming here?”

“There must be another way, I’ll figure it out somehow, so don’t worry!”

For the first time in a long time, Gogun did not respond to the leader’s instructions.

* * *

TVM Sangam-dong office building executive conference room.

In the conference room, the middle-aged man’s loud laughter erupted from early in the morning.

Hahahahahaha!

That’s right, it’s the laughter of Lim Jae-man, the president of Channel TVM.

“Isn’t this the first time that there has been this much buzz before the end-of-year awards ceremony even begins? And that our TVM Drama Awards has become the center of attention?”

“Yes, sir, we are already receiving a flood of requests for year-end advertising sponsorships!”

A smile appeared on Lim Jae-man’s face as he heard the good news from the TVM Media Business Team Manager.

“Yeah, Park Bon. You really nailed it at the end of the year! Good job, very good job!”

The president’s praise also reached the ears of entertainment headquarters director Park Hyung-seok.

“Haha, no. It’s all thanks to the excellent PDs who did a great job on set. What did I do…?”

“No, you bastard. Aren’t you the one who arranged those excellent PDs? You don’t need to be so humble!”

“Is that so? Hahahahaha.”

“Hahahahaha.”

Hahahahahaha!

Kim Hyun-soo’s explosive remarks that went beyond simple aggro hit the internet community and SNS, and cyber wreckers and internet flyers began to spread it again.

As a result, content such as guessing the award presenters for each broadcasting station was released.

In short, viewers began to analyze whether the actors would receive awards or not.

At the center of it all was actor Kim Hyun-soo and the ‘TVM DRAMA AWARD’.

“Hahaha, actor Kim Hyun-soo is only giving us gifts for TVM this year! Huh? I feel like giving him an award myself!”

“Award? Won’t you give me the Rookie of the Year award? Hahahahahaha!”

“Huh? Is that so? Hahahahaha!”

It was at that moment that the drama headquarters director, Ahn Jung-sik, who had been looking at the sight with displeasure, could no longer bear it any longer and stood up from his seat.

“Huh? What are you doing? Can’t you see that we’re still in a meeting?”

“… … I guess everyone is in a really good mood.”

“What? What are you suddenly doing in front of the boss…?”

“I’m telling you this because the CEO is here. Thanks to the entertainment department, our drama lost a valuable actor. Is that something to be happy about right now?”

President Im Jae-man tilted his head in confusion at Ahn Jung-sik’s sharp remarks and asked.

“Losing an actor? What do you mean?”

An Jeong-sik continued speaking to Park Hyung-seok, head of the entertainment department.

“You should answer that, Park Bon. Kim Hyun-soo’s interview remarks… … Are you cutting with scissors?”

Soon, Chief Park Hyeong-seok, with a red face, stood up from his seat and continued speaking while swearing at Ahn Jeong-sik.

“No, it’s only natural for a variety show to take the editing point and drag out Odoshi! And what great actor did we lose? Why is this such a mess?”

“Entertainment show? Since when did entertainment news shows become entertainment shows?”

“… … Ugh, it’s been a while since the entertainment department did something, so I guess you have a stomachache. Do you really have to let it go like that at the end of the year? Huh?”

An Jeong-sik ignored Park Hyeong-seok’s words and continued talking while looking at President Im Jae-man.

“… … three pieces.”

“… … ?”

“Including writer Ko Eun-joo, who created the hit drama ‘Near Darkness,’ three of the drama writers who are currently slated to air next year have chosen Kim Hyun-soo for the lead and supporting roles.”

“What? Three people? What kind of nonsense is that…?”

“Yes, our entertainment department really did a great job of feeding the actor who did that ridiculous thing.”

Lim Jae-man and Park Hyeong-seok’s complexions have suddenly become pale.

An Jeong-sik let out a small sigh and continued speaking to the audience.

“Everyone, aren’t you going to film a drama next year?”

* * *

“I was worried, but I’m glad you look better than I thought. Oppa.”

Contrary to the content of the words, Mimi’s voice, as she was grooming Hyun-soo’s hair, was filled with concern.

“It’s okay, don’t look at me like that.”

At Hyunsoo’s answer, the three sisters’ kitten-like eyes turned to him.

No wonder, the Internet has been in chaos for the past few days.

The majority of the public formed a negative opinion about Hyunsoo’s remarks that were not befitting of a rookie, and this could be considered a fatal blow to a celebrity who lives off of public popularity.

“Ugh… … . This is how broadcasting is, oppa.”

Mimi has seen many celebrities fall into ruin overnight because of one wrong word.

She really hoped that Hyunsoo wouldn’t be one of them.

Hyunsoo, who had read Mimi’s expression, answered in a calm voice.

“Don’t worry, that won’t happen.”

The reason Hyunsoo could have such a calm expression on his face was simple.

Because it was really okay.

From the devil’s editing to anonymous malicious comments that do not hesitate to make personal attacks.

Hyunsoo got to experience the true face of the broadcasting industry, which he had only heard about in words, all at once in just a few days… … .

‘There’s strangely little damage.’

To put it a bit exaggeratedly, I’m more peaceful than ever.

I can guess why.

‘dream.’

If it had been the old Hyun-soo, he would have been exposed to enormous psychological stress just from being on the lips of so many people.

But the dream entity that is currently taking the lead within Hyun-soo is… … .

‘You seem to enjoy people’s attention.’

Rather, it is maintaining a more stable tension in the current situation where people are talking about it.

What is surprising is that, although it was not intentional, in the process, Hyun-soo’s mentality and spirit also naturally became more tolerant of the current situation.

‘I see. So dreams not only confuse my emotions and mind, but also have the effect of arming me.’

A strong mind allows you to look at yourself and your surroundings more objectively.

‘… … Should I like this or not?’

With Jang Ki-chun’s insensibility, Lee Jun-hyeok’s nobility, and the aura of a musician, Hyun-soo has a different flow of emotions than an ordinary person.

For Hyun-soo, who has to act out the emotions of an ordinary human being, this might be a kind of obstacle.

‘No, it goes beyond just being an obstacle.’

Dreams keep gathering like this,

After all, what kind of actor will he become after realizing countless dreams?

‘Actor? No.’

Can such a being really be called… … ‘human’?

Continued in the next episode