An Actor Who Has Lived For 10,000 Years [EN]: Chapter 341

341. #62 – Influence (1)

Downtown Seoul.

Crowded with people.

Large billboards illuminating them.

Jin Hiseong’s face was brightly lighting up Seoul.

“I’m so glad I came to Korea.”

“This is definitely Jin Hiseong’s country!”

As many foreigners as Koreans.

They constantly filmed the billboards showing Jin Hiseong and chatted.

“This is my third time in Korea.”

“Wow… I’m jealous. This is my first time coming to Korea.”

A blonde woman shrugged and replied.

“If you fall for Jin Hiseong’s country, you’ll end up coming here as many times as I have.”

“Have you ever met Jin Hiseong in Korea?”

“Unfortunately, no. Just because I came to Korea doesn’t mean Jin Hiseong is walking around on the streets. Besides, Jin Hiseong is in New York right now.”

“I guess. He’s not someone you can see that easily.”

They lined up in order and headed to the restaurant.

“That’s why I’m trying to follow in Jin Hiseong’s footsteps like this. I want to visit all the places he stayed and the restaurants he ate at.”

“That’s why I came to Korea for the first time. I thought I would be happy just going to the places Jin Hiseong went.”

Jin Hiseong’s overseas fan group could easily find the places he had been to.

A large photo of Jin Hiseong visible from the restaurant entrance.

In front of it, there was a photo of Jin Hiseong smiling brightly, along with his autograph and a large banner.

‘Actor Jin Hiseong’s favorite restaurant. Seoul Full Course Restaurant.’

Below the Korean text on the banner, languages from various countries such as English, Chinese, and Japanese were written.

The foreign fans who saw the text sparkled their eyes.

“This is it!”

“It seems like Koreans also have a tremendous love for Jin Hiseong.”

“I want to sit in the seat where Hiseong sat.”

“But it’ll be hard to sit there….”

As they entered the restaurant entrance, they gaped.

“Wow… are they lining up to sit in that seat?”

“Yeah. The sides are completely empty, but only that table has a huge line!”

At the same time.

A spacious house in New York.

Jin Hiseong and Manager Park were sitting side by side on the sofa, watching TV.

“Hyung [older brother/male friend], what are we supposed to watch?”

Jin Hiseong tilted his head and asked Manager Park.

He smirked and pointed to the TV.

“You’re on the ‘Entertainment Central’ program today, Hiseong.”

At Manager Park’s words, Jin Hiseong shrugged as if to say, ‘What are you talking about?’

“What do you mean? I’ve never been interviewed.”

“Yeah, it’s a Jin Hiseong special without you.”

“What on earth….”

Soon, Jin Hiseong’s videos poured out on TV.

-Currently, Korea is experiencing a ‘Jin Hiseong craze’.

Under the name ‘Seoul Full Course’, many fans from Korea as well as various countries are visiting Korea….

Jin Hiseong, who was watching the video, opened his mouth with wide eyes.

“What? Are you saying that’s on Entertainment Central now?”

Manager Park nodded and replied.

“Of course. It’s already been in the news. So, the Entertainment Central program planned something about you, Hiseong.”

“No way….”

“It’s because you’re in New York right now. Korea is in an uproar.”

-At Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can easily find foreigners experiencing Hanbok [traditional Korean clothing].

Even this is mostly fans of actor Jin Hiseong….

The number of tourists in Korea has increased significantly, and the increase in the number of tourists by country is….

The increase in the number of tourists on TV made Jin Hiseong and Manager Park’s mouths drop open.

“The rate of increase in tourists visiting Korea from the Middle East has increased that much?”

“Your popularity is no joke, Hiseong.”

“Hey, surely not all of them came just because of me, right?”

As if listening to their conversation, the reporter on TV sent an answer.

-Fans who came just to see actor Jin Hiseong.

They say they feel happy just following in his footsteps, even if they can’t meet actor Jin Hiseong.

Actor Jin Hiseong recently ranked first in brand power in the first half of this year, and his popularity could be felt throughout the streets of downtown Seoul.

We will continue to support actor Jin Hiseong’s future endeavors….

Manager Park, who was watching TV, looked at Jin Hiseong with a pleased smile.

“I’m so proud to be the manager of such an amazing actor.”

“Why are you like that too, hyung? It’s embarrassing.”

“It’s embarrassing. Not only Korea but the whole world is in an uproar because of you, Hiseong.”

Manager Park quickly held out his cell phone.

Then, he showed Jin Hiseong the captured articles.

[Actor Jin Hiseong, everything he wears sells out? Apparel brands A, C, G, sports brand D, etc.…]

[Jin Hiseong’s unstoppable love for Korea – Hyunryang’s Genesis sells out one after another.]

[Jin Hiseong – Following the sell-out of clothes, shoes, and cosmetics, is it now the sell-out of cars?]

[Luxury foreign cars, sports cars go away! Jin Hiseong’s love for Korea….]

[Trend Jin Hiseong, is he now running towards the sell-out of Korean mobile phones?]

“What is all this?”

Jin Hiseong stared at the article titles with wide eyes.

“What else? The things you wear and put on. No, even just mentioning them is causing a sell-out.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Clothes, shoes, watches, cosmetics are basic, and where is there an entertainer who has even sold out cars? Besides….”

Manager Park pointed to Jin Hiseong’s cell phone next to him and continued.

“You don’t use the world’s number one mobile phone brand.”

“Yeah, I only use mobile phones made in Korea because they’re comfortable.”

“That’s right. So, that mobile phone is selling the best overseas right now.”

At his words, Jin Hiseong clicked his tongue.

“Is my influence that great?”

“Of course. Not only Korea but the whole world is paying attention to you, Hiseong.”

At Manager Park’s words, Jin Hiseong bit his lip.

Things that he had never expected were unfolding.

Along with happiness, a bit of pressure settled on his shoulders, knowing that his actions and words would affect many people.

***

“Hello!”

Cafe located in the WG Entertainment lobby.

A team leader hurriedly ran to CEO Park, who was sitting in the middle and drinking coffee.

“Oh, Team Leader Han is here?”

“Yes, CEO. You’re not in your office, why are you here?”

“Just because.”

“If you told me, I could have brought the coffee up.”

At his words, CEO Park waved his hand and replied.

“I came down to the lobby and saw the cafe, so I sat down for the first time in a while.”

“I see.”

“Team Leader Han, sit down too.”

“Yes, CEO.”

Soon, coffee was placed in front of them.

CEO Park took a sip of coffee, then said to him with a dissatisfied face.

“Jin Hiseong is a big deal these days.”

“Ah… that’s right.”

Team Leader Han cautiously watched his expression at the story about Jin Hiseong.

Unlike him, CEO Park opened his mouth as if nothing was wrong.

“The guy I sent to stab Jin Hiseong in the back seems useless now… He’s now risen to a position where he can’t even touch Jin Hiseong.”

At his words, Team Leader Han quietly nodded.

“It wasn’t even a big deal for us to send an actor to hell.”

“That’s right. But now it’s better not to touch Jin Hiseong.”

“I think so. If we mess with him… I don’t know what kind of aftermath will come.”

CEO Park smirked suspiciously.

“Let’s just let Jin Hiseong grow up. And rather than that, let’s use him to create something for us.”

“What kind of….”

He raised his eyebrows at Team Leader Han’s question.

“We need to create a post-Jin Hiseong. The better he does, the more popular the kids we make will be. Do you know what I mean?”

Team Leader Han nodded and replied.

“Yes, I will create one and report it.”

“Yeah. That’s how this industry is. If you’ve risen that high, all that’s left is to fall.”

Then, he smirked and continued.

“Jin Hiseong… let’s watch when he falls. Until then, let’s use Jin Hiseong’s name to raise our company’s kids.”

“Yes, CEO.”

At that time, an actress approached them.

“Hello, CEO.”

She greeted him with a bright smile.

CEO Park raised his eyebrows and greeted her.

“Oh, Gyuri.”

As soon as Team Leader Han saw Seo Gyuri, he snapped his fingers and asked.

“Gyuri, your soju [Korean distilled spirit] commercial model contract is about to expire, right?”

“Ah… yes.”

“That’s the spot you took from Song Yuna, so you have to protect it well. Do you know what I mean?”

At his words, Seo Gyuri bit her lip and nodded.

“The CEO worked so hard to get you that spot, you have to get a renewal.”

“I will do my best.”

“You have to protect your spot, right?”

Seeing her gloomy face, CEO Park waved his hand at her.

“Go practice quickly. Song Yuna’s public opinion has improved these days, so Gyuri, you need to step up your game too.”

At his words, Seo Gyuri bowed her head and left the cafe.

As she headed to the practice room, Seo Gyuri clenched her lips tightly and thought of Song Yuna.

“Song Yuna… if it wasn’t for Jin Hiseong, she would have gone to hell back then.”

Then, she flashed her eyes and took out her cell phone.

“Why isn’t Jin Hiseong answering my calls like this?”

She had tried to use her friendship with Jin Hiseong to make her name known.

However, as she continued to fail to get close to Jin Hiseong, Seo Gyuri mustered up the courage to contact him again.

“Since he doesn’t look at KakaoTalk [Korean messaging app] no matter how much I send, I’ll have to send a message on SNS [social networking service].”

-Hello, Hiseong.

This is Gyuri.

Seo Gyuri, who went to visit you in the hospital when you went to the hospital due to an unpleasant incident at the last fan meeting.

I’m a long-time fan of Hiseong, and I’m so happy to see you doing so well these days.

I heard you’re in New York because of the musical, and I also have a schedule to go to New York.

I was wondering if we could have coffee together then.

When is a good time for you next month?

After sending the message.

Not long after, her cell phone rang.

Seo Gyuri smiled brightly and clicked on the alarm.

“What, he replied so quickly… was he waiting for me?”

And her face quickly hardened as she checked the message.

-Jin Hiseong: Who are you?

Seo Gyuri quickly deleted the message with a reddened face.

“Isn’t Jin Hiseong crazy? Fine, I won’t do it either!”

***

“Good job!”

As I got into the car after finishing musical practice, Manager Park greeted me.

“Hiseong, you worked hard today too.”

He turned around from the driver’s seat and looked at me.

“The movie is released tomorrow.”

At his words, I shook my head with anticipation.

“Yeah. Even while practicing today, the actors and I were talking about the movie release tomorrow.”

“Did you see the reactions from the premiere?”

“I haven’t seen it yet. How was the reaction?”

Manager Park smiled, and I swallowed hard and barely suppressed my nervousness.

It’s true that I have expectations for this work.

But I was always trying to ignore the anticipation, thinking that the disappointment could be as great as the expectations.

But Manager Park burst into laughter, so much so that the worries I had all day were overshadowed.

“The reaction is amazing.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Take a look at this.”

I took the cell phone that Manager Park handed me and started reading the reviews from general audiences.

-It seems to be the best movie I’ve seen this year.

-This is a crazy movie!

-A movie I have to go see again as soon as it’s released.

-There are no acting holes. In particular, the acting of Korean actor Jin Hiseong is chilling.

-It’s a big deal if you don’t see the movie.

Comments that don’t seem to have any bad reviews.

And below that were reviews written by critics.

-A movie that I watched so intently that there was no time to breathe.

-A movie that satisfies both art and commerce.

-Amazing immersion. Jin Hiseong’s acting is superb!

-A chase story. Solid acting skills to support him.

Manager Park said, looking at me reading the article.

“It’s really not easy for both general audiences and critics to give high praise, but it’s a big deal right now.”

“I guess.”

“Especially in commercial movies, this is rare. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s release, right?”

At his words, the corners of my mouth went up on their own.

It’s not just hype, but this time… I had no choice but to look forward to it.