An Actor Who Has Lived For 10,000 Years [EN]: Chapter 318

318. #57 – Ten Million Actor (6)

Knock knock.

Manager Kim knocked on the practice room door.

Then, he burst in and opened his mouth.

“Heesung, you’re here practicing again?”

“Yeah, I was going to do it at home, but I thought I’d do it at the office today.”

“Good job.”

He handed me a coffee and came forward.

“I’ll enjoy it.”

“Oh, do you want to go to the shop to look at some clothes this time?”

I tilted my head at Manager Kim’s words.

“I took a bunch of clothes a few days ago.”

I had gone to the shop with Manager Park after hearing about the sponsorship and moved them to my house.

I explained it to him, but Manager Kim shook his head.

“No, more came in after that.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, clothes, shoes, and even accessories are lining up to sponsor you right now.”

“Wow….”

I clicked my tongue at his words.

“I’m not even a celebrity famous for fashion, so why are so many sponsorships coming in?”

Manager Kim smirked and replied.

“It means you have that much influence now.”

“I’m grateful.”

“Anyway, stop by the shop with Manager Park later when you go in and take them. Let’s pick out clothes to wear when you go to America.”

I nodded, and Manager Kim snapped his fingers and said to me.

“That’s right, Heesung. When you went to your parents’ house last week, a lot of pictures were uploaded, right?”

“I was mostly at home, so how did they get taken?”

Now that there were quite a few people who recognized me, I spent most of my time at home while at my parents’ house.

Many people talked to me on the street, and my parents were pleased to see that they recognized me.

But only for a moment, it wasn’t just once or twice that people gathered at the mart or restaurant and I was stuck.

So, I only went out to a restaurant once this time….

Was that when I got caught?

I made a ‘tss’ sound and retraced my steps back to when I was at my parents’ house, and immediately recalled that moment and sighed.

“Haa… I went out completely casually that day. I was wearing comfortable clothes and sneakers or slippers.”

He nodded as if he already knew what I was talking about.

“Yeah, you went out in slippers.”

“That picture is out?”

Manager Kim smiled and showed me a picture.

“Here.”

In the picture he handed me, my parents and I were walking side by side on a night road.

We had ice cream in our hands, and we were smiling as we ate it.

“Ah, that’s where it was taken. If I had known everyone was going to pass by and take pictures, I would have tidied up a bit before going out.”

He shook his head at my words and replied.

“No. It caused even more of a stir because it was taken like this.”

“Why?”

“It’s so nice to see a family walking along, chatting. There are only heartwarming comments.”

Manager Kim showed me the comments below the picture.

-Jin Heesung also wears the same slippers as me, lol.

-Why is walking with family while eating ice cream so exciting?

-Mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law says hello♡

┕Who are you? They are my mother and father.

┕Sorry, get in line. They are my parents-in-law!

-Heesung oppa [term of endearment for older brother/male friend used by females] is so cuteㅠㅠ

-But is that ice cream still coming out?

┕That’s right. Isn’t that Squirtle?

┕헐 [Korean slang expressing disbelief or surprise] Squirtle! It’s really a memory.

-I thought it was discontinued, but it looks like they’re still selling it. I ate that a lot when I was young, lol.

┕That’s right. It’s been a long time since I ate that, lol, should I go buy it and eat it after a long time.

-The ice cream they sell in front of my house, I never eat it. Why does it look so delicious because Heesung oppa is holding it, lol.

┕Beep- It’s normal. You are a Jin Heesung fan.

-The picture is so heartwarming.

-It’s new to see him smiling in front of his parents like that. I was scared because of the drugsㅠㅠ

┕You still can’t get out of the movie, lol.

-Jin Heesung was so cold in the movie, but in reality, he was a filial son, haha.

Comments poured in.

I burst out laughing as I read the posts.

“Hyung [term for older brother or close male friend], I see a lot of movie talk here?”

“Yeah, everyone was scared because you did drugs in the movie, but they say they’re not scared anymore after seeing the picture.”

“Haha, I guess so.”

Manager Kim laughed heartily and looked at the picture.

“It looks like the scary image has been neutralized thanks to this picture. That’s a relief.”

“The movie image was a bit strong.”

He got up from his seat and asked me.

“While you’re taking a break, do you want to go see the sponsored items?”

“I like it.”

***

“Thank you.”

“Yes, thank you, Customer.”

Park Soonhee smiled as she held the bankbook she received from the bank.

After leaving the bank, she immediately wrote down the words in the bankbook.

-Jin Heesung Musical Savings.

The bankbook she made at the bank was a savings account to see Jin Heesung.

Park Soonhee looked at the bankbook with satisfaction.

“I have to work hard, save money, and go see oppa. I’m going to save money to go to America.”

She seemed excited to have a goal and save money.

Otherwise, she would never have even thought of going to America in her life.

She seemed happier about saving money because of Jin Heesung than having to spend a lot of money because of him.

She carefully put the bankbook in her bag and headed to the convenience store instead of going home.

And she immediately approached the ice cream refrigerator.

“Huh? What, why isn’t it here?”

She frowned as she muttered when the ice cream she was looking for was not there.

“There were definitely a lot of Squirtle ice cream in this convenience store….”

A moment later.

She had already entered the third convenience store, but the ice cream she was looking for was not found here either.

“Excuse me.”

“Yes, what are you looking for?”

Park Soonhee approached the convenience store owner and pointed to the ice cream refrigerator and asked.

“Do you have any Squirtle ice cream?”

Then the middle-aged male owner made a ‘tss’ sound and replied.

“Oh, why are young people looking for that so much?”

“Yes?”

“They’ve been looking for that ice cream for days. The goods came in yesterday, but they’re all gone.”

“Ah… then when will they come in again?”

The convenience store owner pointed to the clock and replied to Park Soonhee’s question.

“If you come at this time tomorrow, the goods will come in.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Park Soonhee, who was leaving the convenience store, had a disappointed expression because she couldn’t eat ice cream, but she was wearing a subtle smile.

“Could it be… is everyone looking for it because it’s the ice cream our oppa ate?”

***

The sky darkened.

While packing her luggage in her carrier, she got up from her lowered body when the phone rang.

[Sender: Song Yoona]

“Hello?”

-Oh, oppa [term for older brother or close male friend used by females]. Are you packing your bags?

“Yeah, I’m only going for a few days, but there’s a lot to pack.”

-That’s right. You don’t know what the schedule will be like, so pack well.

“I’m going to. I’m going to go see the house and rest for a few days.”

-So, have you packed all your bags?

“I’ve packed almost everything. I’m leaving early tomorrow morning, so I have to hurry up and rest.”

-The moon is really pretty outside today.

“Really?”

-Yeah, you’ll be in America from tomorrow, so shouldn’t you go out and look at the Korean sky and take a walk?

I chuckled at her words, but I jumped up from my seat at the thought that suddenly came to mind.

“That’s right. I should go out and go to the convenience store.”

-Why?

“I’m thinking of bringing some ramen and kimchi.”

-They sell a lot in America these days.

“But it’s not there when I try to buy it. I should go out for some fresh air.”

-Do that. I have a schedule, so I don’t think I can call you tomorrow morning, so I called you in advance.

“Okay, I’ll call you when I arrive tomorrow. Do well with the filming and eat well.”

-Okay. Have a safe trip, oppa.

After hanging up with Song Yoona, I arrived at the convenience store.

One phrase written by hand and attached to the front of the convenience store door.

-Squirtle ice cream is out of stock!

The moment I saw it, I doubted my eyes.

“What, I ate this last time. Are there many people looking for it like me these days?”

I recalled the ice cream I ate at my parents’ house and burst into laughter.

As soon as I opened my cell phone and searched for ice cream, I was startled.

[Squirtle Ice Cream Out of Stock!]

[The ice cream chosen by the ten million actor… finally out of stock.]

“Could it be… is it really out of stock because I ate it?”

I was speechless at the unbelievable sight, and the ‘out of stock’ articles related to me were not the only ones.

[The shirt brand chosen by Jin Heesung, out of stock…!]

[‘Jin Heesung’ at the center of the entertainment industry, the clothes he chose… sold out one after another.]

The article listed pictures of the clothes I had recently received sponsorship for.

The content was that the clothes were out of stock and could not be easily obtained.

“This is amazing?”

The word celebrity actor began to be attached as a modifier.

The clothes I wore, my hairstyle, shoes, watch, and all items were out of stock.

Not only that, but the ice cream, which was about to be discontinued due to lack of popularity, was also out of stock nationwide.

Now that I’m known as an actor and even making my way into Hollywood.

The brand value and popularity of the name ‘Jin Heesung’… was rising beyond what I had imagined.

***

I visited the airport early in the morning to leave for the United States.

At the entrance of the airport, reporters were already waiting to take pictures of me.

“Wow… I’m not going for filming, but are there so many reporters coming?”

I asked Manager Park, who was sitting in the driver’s seat, and he smiled and replied.

“Of course. I’ll go forward when you’re ready.”

“Yes, Manager.”

Manager Park and I took the carrier out of the car and headed to the airport.

Then the sound of camera shutters and flashes began to go off.

Click click-

“Heesung-ssi [honorific title], please look this way!”

“Heesung-ssi, this way too!”

“Please wave your hand once.”

“Please give us a heart.”

I smiled brightly and posed at the reporters’ requests, and articles about me were being uploaded in real time.

After spending time in front of the airport without a break, I finally entered the airport.

Inside the airport, Manager Kim and the stylist were waiting for Manager Park and me.

This time, it was not a long time to leave for filming, so only three people, Manager Kim, Manager Park, and the stylist, decided to go together.

We hurried to the plane.

As soon as Manager Kim finished checking in, he handed the plane tickets to Manager Park and the stylist and said.

“Here. WOM gave me the plane tickets, but there were no seats left, so the two of you are in business class.”

Manager Kim and I were in first class.

They were in business class.

I frowned at the feeling of guilt, but Manager Park accepted the ticket with a bright face and said.

“Wow, thanks to Heesung-ssi, we got good seats too.”

The stylist next to him smiled brightly and nodded to me at his words.

“Wow… this is my first time riding business class!”

She held the plane ticket high in the sky and was busy taking pictures as if it were amazing.

Then, she asked Manager Park next to her with a curious face.

“Manager Park, you’ve been working as a manager for a long time, so you must have ridden it a lot. Right?”

Manager Park shook his head at her question.

“No. This is my first time too. Especially when I go abroad while working as a manager, I have even less chance to ride it.”

“Really?”

“Yes, the staff always get economy seats, so I’ve never ridden business class even when I go abroad.”

He looked at me and said as if greeting me with his eyes.

“It’s thanks to Heesung-ssi. I heard you asked them to take care of the staff. Thank you.”

I waved my hand and replied at his words.

“Oh, no. We’re suffering together, so it’s natural.”

The best treatment for the staff that I wanted and hoped for.

After signing a contract with WOM.

Now, the treatment for my people was starting as I had hoped.