Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 137

Who Watches Sad Endings These Days? (2)

137. Who Watches Sad Endings These Days? (2)

2022.03.17.

“Huh? Yeonwoo, what’s that guy muttering about?” It was such a small voice that you could barely hear it. But that voice soon turned into a surprisingly loud shout, “…Kwon Seonghyun, that bastard!” [Is he calling our actor a bastard right now?] Dongja-ryeong’s eyes rolled wildly. “Hey, you! Who do you think you’re yelling at?! Are you threatening me right now?!” Someone once said that a cornered rat bites a cat. Like a frightened animal making a loud noise, the man seemed to be trying to erase the memory of being intimidated by Yeonwoo for a moment, and shouted even louder than before. “So, you’re saying that because Kwon Seonghyun is behind you, you can look down on seniors? Huh?! This bastard, just because he’s got a good sponsor, he thinks he’s all that? People with no talent get lucky with connections and act up, so the quality of this industry is hitting rock bottom!” The man’s loud voice echoed loudly throughout the quiet store. It seemed like he was doing it on purpose for others to hear. “Sunbae-nim [term for a senior or more experienced colleague].”
“Why, now you’re finally acting like a senior?!
“I think you should watch your mouth.”
“Are you going to tell your sponsor to bury someone like me?! Since you got the lead role right away, it’ll be easy to get rid of me, right?! Kwon Seonghyun is washed up and trying desperately not to be left behind, isn’t he?!” First of all, there’s an error in the man’s words. First of all, the premise is wrong. [Is he crazy? How busy is our actor, and he calls him washed up? Washed up? Seriously, is he crazy? How dare he bring our actor into this?!] Kwon Seonghyun has never been washed up. If you go outside right now and ask anyone, the answer will be ‘no.’ Secondly. ‘Sponsor? Is he talking about Woo Dogyeom?’ Kwon Seonghyun introduced Woo Dogyeom? ‘Those two would have a fit if they knew.’ The two are too hostile to introduce or be introduced to each other. Isn’t Woo Dogyeom the only person Kwon Seonghyun, who acts like a gentle sheep, bares his teeth at? If Kwon Seonghyun heard this man’s story, even that kind man might get angry.
“Do you have some kind of inferiority complex?” Yeonwoo said casually. The other person reacted sensitively, like a fish hit by a harpoon. “What, what?! What nonsense are you talking about? Why would I be jealous of a washed-up guy like Kwon Seonghyun…”
“Ah, Sunbae-nim.” A cold voice cut off the words that were about to continue. “Making up things that aren’t true is called a rumor. It sounds like a very malicious rumor to me. Do you know the crime of defamation? Kwon Seonghyun is busy, but I think he can sue you.” The man flinched at the word ‘sue.’ But he didn’t back down. Instead, he shouted like he was struggling. “You, Kwon Seonghyun put you in the agency, right? And then you immediately got the lead role in a movie, right? The Blue King is backing you up and put you in that position. Kwon Seonghyun is washed up, so he’s using you to catch the Blue King to survive, right? I knew Kwon Seonghyun was washed up and no one wanted to use him, so he’s acting dirty like that!”
[Wow… how can thoughts jump like that? I want to take apart his thought process.] The man’s words aren’t all lies. But they’re very cleverly and maliciously twisted. Yeonwoo joining the agency. Getting the lead role in the movie. And the Blue King being the main investor in the movie. All of that is true. But. ‘Put me in…? It’s true, but the nuance is very different.’ It’s definitely not to use me. Rather, Kwon Seonghyun went out of his way to make it easy for Yeonwoo to sign with the agency. Honestly, it even felt excessive. It’s not a cost-effective calculation to get some crumbs. ‘Director Ji asked for the lead role.’ It’s true that I didn’t have a formal audition, but that’s entirely up to the director. It was a role assignment that had Yeonwoo in mind from the beginning. The Blue King’s investment came after Yeonwoo joined. ‘How can you think that way?’ I completely agree with Dongja-ryeong’s opinion. I want to take apart his thought process. I thought that a twisted person like that would have so many thoughts attached to him…
‘It’s too much.’ There’s a limit to everything. That man’s delusion has gone too far. It’s too much to just dismiss it as a figment of one person’s imagination. This is dangerous. Yeonwoo’s senses were ringing alarm bells. ‘Penalty.’ Kwon Seonghyun is a sanctuary. It’s absolutely dangerous for Kwon Seonghyun’s name to spread in a strange way. It was only half a year ago that I received a penalty because of a pyramid scheme impersonating Kwon Seonghyun. No more, no less, just half a year. ‘If I hadn’t been lucky enough to save Kwon Seonghyun back then…’ I would have been screwed. I realized something back then. Sanctuary. That Kwon Seonghyun is a sanctuary that should not be touched. I don’t know why the system is so lenient with Kwon Seonghyun. Kwon Seonghyun himself probably doesn’t even know if there is a system, so it’s no use asking. Anyway, one thing is clear: Kwon Seonghyun is deeply involved in the system’s progress. But a jerk who curses at Kwon Seonghyun has appeared? That means…
‘He’s not someone I can just ignore.’ Besides, there’s something else that bothers me. Penalties are penalties, but…
‘How does he know so much about Kwon Seonghyun to be talking like that?’ Kwon Seonghyun is a bit of a strange person. He’s unpretentious for a top star, and his personality is picky in a strange way, but overall, he’s easygoing and nice. You can tell by the fact that the picky Dongja-ryeong likes him. No matter how much you like him, that’s not a magic key. Dongja-ryeong is an old ghost with his own insight, so he can change his attitude if the real person is not good. ‘If I think about it, he shared his life and lifted the penalty. It’s annoying, but it’s not from malice.’ He nags a lot and makes people sway. But that doesn’t mean he can be falsely accused by others. ‘If I have a complaint, shouldn’t I be the one to talk about it?’ Not some guy who obviously has nothing to do with Kwon Seonghyun. I should be the one to talk. ‘If I think about it again, I don’t really have a reason to say anything.’ Not only my life, but also my basic needs. Yeonwoo would have been too lazy to take care of her meals if she was alone, but he takes care of them for her. If I think about it as a reward for saving my life, I feel like I’ve already paid enough. Kwon Seonghyun says it’s not, but I don’t know. Anyway, one thing is for sure.
‘He’s not someone who should be talked about like that.’ I’ll be the one to criticize him. Something seems to have changed in my mind, but maybe it’s just my imagination. “Am I wrong?! If I’m wrong, tell me! You’re glaring at me like you’re going to hit me. Did Kwon Seonghyun teach you that?!” It’s annoying. Yeonwoo’s brow furrowed. “Why? Because I’m only saying what’s right, you have nothing to say? Hey! Wake up. Don’t let Kwon Seonghyun suck you dry! You got the lead role in one movie and you’re acting all high and mighty. If you get a position like that, the bubble will burst soon. You know?! Like Kwon Seonghyun, that bastard!” Kwon Seonghyun every word. Kwon Seonghyun. I don’t like him yelling at the top of his lungs either. Well, isn’t this the same as shouting for everyone to hear? The customers who come to these private places are rarely ordinary people. Well, there’s a nobody like the man in front of me, but it might be a little difficult for these rumors to get into the ears of the big shots who come and go. “Sunbae-nim. Well, I don’t even know if you’re really a senior.”
The other person was confidently shouting and gradually gaining confidence. But when Yeonwoo opened his mouth quietly, his confidence seemed to shrink rapidly and he shrugged his shoulders. “Ha…? You’re still taking Kwon Seonghyun’s side after all this? Well. No one who hangs out with that guy can be normal. You’re rotten from the start, so you can’t tell the difference and you’re sticking to that washed-up guy…” He was still bluffing, but you can already see that he’s intimidated. Looking at the man, Yeonwoo thought of one of his abilities. Then he slowly opened his mouth. “I think the definition of washed-up that I know and the definition of washed-up that you’re talking about are very different.” No. In the first place, Kwon Seonghyun has never been ‘washed up.’ ‘I can still hear Lee Gyuhan begging him to shoot even a CF [Commercial Film, advertisement]. What? Washed up?’ Not to mention the next drama, synopses are pouring in from all over the place. Of course, Kwon Seonghyun is rejecting them all, so it may seem like he’s not doing anything. “Shouldn’t we call someone who can’t do anything like you washed up? I think you know the difference between not doing something and not being able to do something. Ah. Or do you not know?” Yeonwoo’s eyes curved beautifully. The other person looked obviously dumbfounded. “If you’re going to call an actor like Kwon Seonghyun washed up, you must be a very great person… This junior doesn’t know your name because he hasn’t been in this industry for long. So, what’s your name?”
If I had to interpret it, it would mean this. ‘Let’s see how great you are to say that.’ The other person seemed to understand, and his face, covered in thoughts, seemed to turn red. “Ha… seriously, a newbie is arguing with me… Hey. Think carefully. Do you think that guy will thank you for protecting him?”
He’ll probably thank me a lot. I don’t know, but wouldn’t he look at me with eyes that are a thousand times brighter than usual? “It’s no use regretting it after you’ve been sucked dry? I’ve seen a lot of kids like that in this industry!”
“Yes, well… I don’t think you need to worry about that.” I don’t even want to call him senior anymore. The word senior is too precious to use when calling someone like that. “Hey. You don’t know what’s going on, so think again…”
“I don’t think I need to. Rather, if I were you, I would be careful about my actions from now on.” He seems to be speaking softly, but the atmosphere is heavy. “I think I’ll be very upset if I hear those rumors you just said.” “…What are you going to do if you’re upset?”
“Well.” A smile appeared on Yeonwoo’s lips. At first glance, it seemed like just a kind smile. But the man who was receiving the smile head-on now had an expression as if he was being strangled. “Maybe you’ll be in a lot of trouble?” “What are you going to sue me for? You’re still a newbie, so you probably don’t know, but it’s not good to have your name mentioned like that. Rather, it’ll backfire on Kwon Seonghyun? How are you going to survive in this industry without knowing that? Do you think your sponsor will always have your back?” But he doesn’t forget to lecture me persistently. He’s pretending to be calm, but his voice is trembling and his eyes are wandering around anxiously, so it’s ridiculous to even call it a lecture. “Unfortunately for you, the current perception of lawsuits isn’t that bad. It seems like your update is slow?”