Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 141

Ability Application Methods (2)

141. Ability Application Methods (2)

2022.03.21.

“If I offered, would you take it?”
“Are you crazy?”
“Oh, dear. That’s a shame. Anyway.” Woo Do-gyeom, who seemed genuinely disappointed, clicked his tongue and said, “You seem like you wouldn’t care about such things, but you do care? Does it bother you that much?”
“What do you mean I seem like I wouldn’t care?”
“You seem completely uninterested in other people’s opinions.”
That was somewhat true.
“But I absolutely refuse to have my efforts belittled, and it’s also a nuisance to the people I worked with.”
The others wouldn’t be happy if all their hard work was attributed to Woo Do-gyeom.
“Make sure you take responsibility and correct the rumors immediately. The premiere is just around the corner, and I hate any strange noise.”
It was the first movie he had ever filmed. He absolutely refused to let it be tainted.
“That’s strange. I didn’t start those rumors, so why are you angry at me? I’ve been quiet since I was scolded by Gun. I feel a little wronged.”
“…Just keep it moderate, please.”
After a moment of contemplation, Woo Do-gyeom gave a smooth smile. “Hmm. That would be difficult. Anyway, as Gun said, I’ll take care of this matter for sure. It’s right for me to care as much as Gun cares. It probably won’t take long.”
He was an unpredictable person, but if you were to find Woo Do-gyeom’s few strengths, this would be it. He doesn’t make empty promises or exaggerations. In other words, even if he said something like ‘I’ll pluck that star for you,’ it’s different with Woo Do-gyeom. Whether he actually contacts NASA or donates a huge amount of money to a planetarium that owns meteor fragments, he’s the type of person who will find a way to actually give you a ‘star.’
You might think, ‘What kind of crazy person would do that?’ but that’s who Woo Do-gyeom was. So, of course,
“I’ll trust you.”
He had no choice but to trust him.
“Since Gun said so, I’ll try even harder. Then what will you give me as a reward?”
“Excuse me?”
“How about tickets?”
“…What kind of tickets are you talking about?”
“Premiere tickets. For VIPs and the press.”
“…?”
Seriously? Yeon-woo’s expression soured. The investor with the largest stake was asking for premiere tickets. There were tickets distributed to the actors, but he had no intention of giving them away.
“Watch it yourself. I know a seat has already been prepared, so you can watch it from there. Anyway, the conversation is over, so I’ll get up first.”
As Yeon-woo got up from his seat without hesitation and walked out the door, Woo Do-gyeom’s voice followed him. “It’s better to go to such things by invitation.”
Ignoring those words, Yeon-woo walked out the door. The movie’s release was just around the corner. He had no energy to waste on anything else.

*

“Yeon-woo, have you ever worked in a theater company or something?” As the premiere approached, the actors’ schedules became busier. He had already done his second interview. As the lights that seemed to paint the scene white were turned off one by one, Yeon Do-hee leaned in and asked.
“No.”
“Then have you ever worked as a reporter…? Your pronunciation is so clear, are you a former announcer? No, I would know if that were the case.” Yeon Do-hee was lost in thought. “It’s just that you’re too calm, no matter how I think about it.”
“Excuse me?”
“I know your acting is flawless, Yeon-woo. But this is… acting and being exposed to the media are a little different, shall we say?”
Some actors are good at their main job, acting, but clumsy at everything else. For example, someone who acts but hardly ever goes outside, like a shut-in. Or someone who is shy and can’t even speak properly, unlike their intense acting in movies or dramas. Some people even have camera shyness or phobias.
“Especially rookies who haven’t debuted for long don’t have many opportunities to do this kind of thing. So they freeze up and the atmosphere is a bit stiff. As time goes on, they become more skilled and experienced.”
“Ah…”
“But Yeon-woo, you really don’t seem nervous at all. You handled those surprise questions so naturally earlier.”
The surprise question was the mischievous question that the entertainment program reporter had thrown at him earlier. -So, Yeon-woo! What do you think of someone like Do-hee as a lover? There are rumors that you have great chemistry, so has your relationship actually progressed?! It was a question that wasn’t in the script. And at the same time, it was a very rude question. If he wasn’t careful, a scandal could break out, entangling even the movie that hadn’t been released yet, making it a potential bomb.
If Yeon-woo had panicked or showed even the slightest awkwardness at the unscripted question, the atmosphere might have become strange. However.
-I’m glad you see it that way, it makes me feel like you’re enjoying our acting that much. I would welcome someone like Yeon Do-hee-sunbae [term of respect for a senior colleague] anytime. But I’m so far behind her that I can’t even think about it. It’s beyond my reach.
The tone was extremely polite and courteous. He blocked any potential for rumors while also being considerate of Yeon Do-hee. He also didn’t forget to naturally connect the questioner’s intention to the movie. In every way, Yeon-woo’s answer was very clean and concise.
“Usually, we excuse each other for that kind of thing, but that person was a bit rude earlier. It’s a good thing Yeon-woo handled it well. Otherwise, they might have twisted it from there and dragged it on. Maybe the movie talk would have been secondary and they would have talked about strange personal matters.”
Yeon Do-hee shook her head, saying it was terrible just to think about it. “Anyway, I’m glad Yeon-woo was so skilled.”
In fact, Yeon-woo was also flustered when he heard that question. It was an interview for movie promotion. Each answer could affect the impression of the movie that hadn’t been released yet. So all the answers had been carefully written in advance, and all he had to do was follow them…
‘I didn’t know the survival expert ability would pop out there.’ The S-grade ability he got from survival expert Adrian. Survival expert.
‘Suddenly my head became clear and the things I had to say were neatly organized…’
It was a completely unexpected part. Can abilities be applied in this way? Well, if you think about it, it was a threat to ‘survival.’ More precisely, it could be said to be ruining his career. Ruining the initial promotion would increase the chances of the movie failing.
That would lead to…
‘Failure to secure lifespan.’ Failure to secure lifespan was directly related to Yeon-woo’s survival. From that point of view, the system might be showing some flexibility.
“But are you really not an experienced person? Like a child actor or something?”
“No.”
“You can’t get this kind of force from just one drama…” Yeon Do-hee tilted her head, wondering, even while saying good things were good. Then, as if she had thought of something else, she shuddered again. “Now all that’s left is the premiere. Ugh, I’m nervous.”
Tension flashed across Yeon Do-hee’s eyes. “That’s the first spoonful.”
“You mean the first time it’s shown to the public.”
“That’s right. There’s a saying, you have to take the first spoonful well. There’s also a saying that the beginning is half the battle.”
“Is it that important?”
“Well, it’s the first time it’s being shown to the public. It’s also the first time our work is being evaluated… If there’s noise here, it’s a problem because the aftermath is painful. Word of mouth is scary.”
In short, it was a very important occasion. It was obvious if you thought about it. Reporters swarming in. People who watch a lot of movies, of course. They said they were inviting several celebrities as well. It was bound to be a place where a lot of attention was focused.
“Movie review scores are usually… decided around this time? Anyway, that’s the atmosphere.”
“I see.”
“Come to think of it, have you ever been to a premiere, Yeon-woo?”
“No.”
“That’s right. This is your first movie, right? Oh, wait a minute. Did I make a mistake? Our Yeon-woo is nervous… um… I guess not.”
Yeon Do-hee, who looked at Yeon-woo in surprise, smiled and let out a sigh of relief. “We just have to trust Director Ji and wait. Yeon-woo, you’ve been working hard to take care of Director Ji. You’ve been pouring nutrients directly into his throat with a funnel, so he’s bound to come up with something great.”
“I don’t think it was a funnel…”
“I’m sure it was. I’ve never seen anyone take care of Director Ji like that before. That’s why Director Ji is so fond of Yeon-woo.”
“…”
Something didn’t seem right, but Yeon-woo quietly closed his mouth. Yeon Do-hee had known Director Ji for much longer, so it must be right. That’s right. While being managed for the release schedule, as Yeon Do-hee said, Yeon-woo diligently visited the studio. [Yeon-woo. That bear is alive again.] Every time I went to see him, he changed so dramatically, as if a zombie was turning back into a human. Later, it became a level where I deliberately went to see him because I was curious about it. Even Dongja-ryeong, [He’s… beyond saving… There was a reason why our actor was burning inside…] I remember him muttering that it reminded him of shooting himself in the foot.
“If the premiere goes well, the rest of the schedule will be easier.”
If the reaction at the premiere is not good, it’s very painful for those who are promoting the movie.
“It will be fine.”
It was a movie personally guaranteed by Kwon Seong-hyeon, who has a special eye for always succeeding with every synopsis he chooses. There’s no way it won’t be successful.
“If Yeon-woo says that, I feel relieved that it will really be that way. …Is this really your first movie?”
“Yes, it is.”
“I hope I’m not the only one who’s nervous that day…” In the meantime, the reporter approached and greeted him cheerfully, and left first, as if the filming set had been completely cleaned up. “We’ll see you again in a few days? Was it the day after tomorrow?”
“Yes. That’s right. Please take care of me then too.”
“Hahaha! After seeing you two today, I think it’s going to be a hit, so what can I do? Anyway, see you then. Thank you for the great interview today?”
The reporter left first, and Yeon Do-hee sighed deeply. “He’s annoying… but… after watching the movie, that person won’t be able to say anything. Let’s make it that way!”
Looking at her sparkling eyes, Yeon-woo smiled and nodded. “It will definitely be fine.”
And. The date scheduled for the day after tomorrow was fast approaching. “It’s today. Are you nervous?”
“…A little?” He thought it would be fine, but Yeon-woo was human, so he couldn’t help but feel a little nervous. Kwon Seong-hyeon, who was well-dressed, chuckled at Yeon-woo’s answer. Before getting out of the car, his hands were meticulous and delicate as he straightened Yeon-woo’s clothes.
“You don’t have to worry,” Kwon Seong-hyeon said. “My eyes have never been wrong.”
[That’s right. If it doesn’t work out, trust me who trusts the actor, Yeon-woo!]
A cute sparrow chirped and cheered from Kwon Seong-hyeon’s shoulder.
“Okay. Do well. I’ll see you at the event.” As if he had to go now, Kwon Seong-hyeon gently pushed Yeon-woo’s back.

Click. A staff member who approached opened the door. “Kang Yeon-woo!”
“Kang Yeon-woo, please look this way!”
Chwachwachwachak! The cameras that had been waiting in advance all flashed at once. The distance to the photo wall felt strangely far away. Hoo. Yeon-woo took a deep breath. And he calmly took his first step. It was the beginning of the premiere.