Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 148

Who Watches Sad Endings These Days? (1)

148. A Very Special Broadcast (1)

2022.03.28.

‘No. What on earth did I do to get the highest favorability?’ Yeon-woo was bewildered. It was hard to dismiss it as an error. The status window doesn’t lie. More than that. ‘Wait a minute. Why is the emotional state like that…?’ Yeon-woo’s gaze swept over one place. -Current emotional state: Ecstasy. The words were crystal clear. The meaning of ecstasy is simple: being incredibly happy. Looking at it, Yeon-woo thought, ‘…Do they really like me?’ However, the notoriety he had heard was too significant to believe it. It’s hard to believe because there are common things people say here and there, but still, what the status window says is clear. Again, the status window doesn’t lie.

“Yeon-woo? What’s wrong? Why are you standing in front of the door?” At the same time, a heavy presence was felt from behind. A straight, firm hand was gently placed on his shoulder. The low voice reaching his ear was none other than Kwon Seong-hyun. “Ah. Ms. Ki Han-hyang came, and we were exchanging greetings.” Kwon Seong-hyun pretended to know her first. “I was wondering who it was, but it was Ms. Ki Han-hyang. This is the first time we’ve met in a personal setting.” “Oh… Oh? Mr. Kwon Seong-hyun…?” “Yes. It’s Kwon Seong-hyun. I received a lot of help from you because you gave good reviews in previous movies.” Ki Han-hyang’s eyes seemed to glaze over at the soft smile. Yeon-woo, who had built up immunity from seeing it for quite a while, was sometimes taken aback, but a person seeing it head-on for the first time… Of course, they would be dazed. Moreover, it was as if the effect was doubled because he was deliberately spreading smiles? Fortunately, Ki Han-hyang regained her senses relatively quickly. “I’m glad you seem to have looked favorably on our Yeon-woo.” “Rather, that’s the part I should be grateful for.” “Then, will you go easy on him? Sometimes you hit too hard.” There was a bone in the words she said with a smile. Ki Han-hyang cleared her throat and answered awkwardly. “I don’t think I’ve ever been too harsh on Mr. Kwon Seong-hyun.” “Ah. It seems like you criticized everyone else except me.” “It’s the job of a critic to point out shortcomings if there are any. I hope you understand if you were offended.” “Of course, I understand. However, I have a feeling that you should pay a little more attention today.” Kwon Seong-hyun said softly with a smile. There was no feeling of intimidation anywhere, but strangely the atmosphere was heavy. “Yeon-woo is weak.”

“I was wondering if his health wasn’t very good, since his body line seemed to stand out a bit in the movie?” “Yes. Do you know that Yeon-woo has a lot of schedules these days?”

A conversation excluding the person involved went back and forth. ‘No. What are you doing, putting me in the middle?’ “I know a good oriental medicine clinic. If you’re okay with it, I’d like to introduce you to it.” A man who is skinnier than Yeon-woo looked back at Yeon-woo, who is currently being managed and boasts a shimmering glow that rises from the inside of his skin, as if he was worried. No matter how you look at it, it’s not this side that needs to be worried about, but that side? “Rather… Yeon-woo deliberately made a schedule today. Thanks to that, a lot of the original schedule has been pushed back.” “Oh, my.” Ki Han-hyang’s expression darkened. Ah. Even without the status window, I feel like I know how Ki Han-hyang is feeling right now. “It’s because of me. Because I made the request.” If there is something more effective than a hundred words, it is Kwon Seong-hyun’s smile. If this man had been born in the old days, wouldn’t he have been called a femme fatale [an attractive and manipulative woman]? But Ki Han-hyang’s reaction to that smile was a bit strange. “I. I will do very well. Please leave it to me.” Far from becoming dazed like the first time, her eyes were filled with strength, and she looked at Yeon-woo with an atmosphere full of spirit. “I look forward to working with you.” “I’m the one who should say that.” Kwon Seong-hyun said the greetings, but Ki Han-hyang shook hands with Yeon-woo and turned around and left the waiting room. “…She’s not as eccentric, cold, and ferocious as I heard?” “Of course. Who would act recklessly in front of someone they want to look good to?” “Look good? To whom are you referring?” Considering the circumstances, it’s Yeon-woo himself… When did we meet and get to that point, starting with the favorability? “Don’t be too friendly with other people.” A whiny voice. Yeon-woo sighed deeply. “How old are you to say something like that? What do you mean by being friendly? And if you think about it, Kwon Seong-hyun helped me the most, so if we’re close, isn’t Kwon Seong-hyun the closest?”

Looking at the time we met or anything else, Kwon Seong-hyun is more dominant. In fact, this human knows even the parts that Yeon-woo has not revealed to others. It is said that having common secrets makes you even closer. At that time.

Click!

“…What are you two doing now? Are you cheating on me without me…?” Yeon Do-hee, who opened the door, stared at Yeon-woo and Kwon Seong-hyun alternately with a dumbfounded expression. Yeon-woo was briefly buffered. ‘What did you just say…?’ But before the absurd word was entered into his head, “Ahaha! Why do you have those expressions? I was just kidding, just kidding. What cheating is Joo-young going to do leaving Yeo-won behind. That softie.” Yeon Do-hee laughed cheerfully first. The tone was clearly a joke. “I came on time, but I should have come sooner. But why is the atmosphere really like this?” “Ms. Ki Han-hyang just left.” “Ah ha. So that’s why? How is Ms. Ki Han-hyang? Is she really mean and has a knife in her mouth?” Her big eyes were full of curiosity. “No. I don’t think she’s as difficult as the staff said.” “Heol [slang for ‘really’ or ‘wow’]. Really? She doesn’t hurl insults as soon as she sees you and scan you up and down?” “Yes. She was rather kind? She kept smiling.” “That’s weird. Is that person really Ki Han-hyang?” “She probably didn’t switch, so she’s probably right.” “It’s completely different from what I heard… ?” Yeon Do-hee’s acquaintances said that after hearing that the broadcast schedule, especially the host, was Han-hyang. -Do-hee… Do you really have to go…? Ah, no. Han-hyang is a human who really can’t say flattering things, so if you go, you’ll only ruin your mood and it won’t be good for the box office, right? -Crazy. Ki Han-hyang? Why are you watching that human? Broadcast? Wow. This is a broadcasting accident! What? They said they’ll edit it? Aha. Then it will be completely edited out?! -Never avoid that human’s eyes. Never! You know? When you encounter a beast, you must never lose in the eye fight. Han-hyang is exactly like that, so you must never lose in the battle of nerves. Otherwise, you’ll get bitten! -Oh my god. Interview with Ki Han-hyang…? Why are you doing such a terrible thing…? Cheongwang invested, so are they acting like they have power? Those Cheongwang bastards are complete assholes? -It’s better not to make any excuses. If you refute that human, they’ll only harass you more? Just bark. I’m not going to listen. You have to relax with this mindset. No one would say anything nice. Yeon Do-hee’s acquaintances did not say anything comforting. Rather, they taught her how to quickly adapt to reality, tearing her hair out. ‘I’m worried.’ I heard that Han-hyang decided to only give positive feedback, but I can’t expect it? Where does human instinct go? But.

“Oh my gosh. Ms. Yeon Do-hee. I’m a fan. Would you mind shaking hands if you’re okay with it?” Yeon Do-hee smiled brightly and thought as she looked at the man reaching out his hand. Is this the human I heard about?

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Yeon-woo and Yeon Do-hee’s doubts and suspicions continued until after the rehearsal and even after the official recording began. “It may be a little different in the actual performance, so don’t be too nervous and answer appropriately. I can cover the rest, so don’t worry.” Just before the recording started. It was only for a moment that Yeon-woo and Yeon Do-hee’s expressions changed strangely at Han-yang’s small whisper. “We will start recording. Stand by, cue!” Clack! The cheerful sound of the slate echoed, and a red light came on in the camera. “We have a special guest with us today. Movie critic Han-hyang has visited the studio. Not only that, right? These days, very hot people! We have invited the two main characters of the brand new movie ‘The Most Beautiful Days’, which was released just yesterday. Nice to meet you!” As the main MC smiled and introduced them, another angle of the camera immediately showed the three of them. “Hello. This is Han-hyang. Today, I am here with two very special people. I would like to ask you to give a brief introduction first.” “Hello. This is Kang Yeon-woo. I played the male lead in the movie ‘The Most Special Days’, which was released yesterday.” “Hello. This is Yeon Do-hee. Like Yeon-woo here, I am playing the female lead in the same movie.” “I know that the reaction is already very hot even though it was released yesterday. How do you two feel?” To be exact, it hasn’t even been released yet. However, as the broadcast date was moved up as much as possible and aired the day after the release, the comments naturally changed. -If this fails, won’t we be able to go on the air…? -Fail? The movie? A strong affirmation that it will never happen. -Yeon-woo. My eyes are never wrong. Don’t worry about strange things and do well. Okay? I remember the low but powerful voice saying firmly. The talk corner continued in a very comfortable atmosphere. This was because Han-hyang really seemed to be determined to proceed smoothly throughout the recording. The doubts that had been sharply raised were overshadowed, and Han-hyang really acted like a different person. “Thank you for the movie introduction. As you said, it was a movie that touched the depths of people’s hearts. In fact, I also went to the premiere. Of course, I also went to see it first on the day of release.” Ki Han-hyang said proudly that it was very difficult to get tickets. “So, I’m going to introduce some parts that you should pay more attention to while watching the movie.” This part is not in the script. ‘Is she going to criticize me from now on?’ A slight sense of tension. However, Ki Han-hyang literally focused on explaining the movie. “There are a lot of things you can catch if you pay close attention to this movie from the beginning. Um. It’s just been released, so if I say too much, it will be a spoiler, so I’ll only talk about the parts that have been released. First of all, there’s the narration, right? Our Yeon-woo’s voice comes out first at the beginning of the movie. This is already in the trailer, so it’s okay, right? Yeon-woo, would you like to tell us yourself? You have to say it yourself to get the feeling.” Yeon-woo faithfully followed those words. “Everyone.” After pausing for a moment to take a breath, “There is something that remains in your heart forever.” A low and calm voice. He spoke quietly, recalling the feeling of acting.