Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 152

The Small, Trivial Change (1)

152. The Small, Trivial Change (1)

2022.04.01.

Contrary to my worries, the movie’s score rose smoothly, as if sailing with the wind.

Correspondingly, the number of inquiries for Director Ji and the actors increased tremendously, beyond any comparison to before.

Two weeks later, the score had already surpassed five million.

Even more encouraging was the fact that the momentum continued despite the release of a famous superhero franchise movie.

Many people had predicted that it would wane after the release of the superhero movie, but it surpassed those expectations.

“How many times have we filmed the pledge already?”

“We passed three million and four million, so this is the third time now at five million.”

“Renewing the pledge three times in just ten days.”

Yeon Do-hee burst into cheerful laughter.

“Yeonwoo, do you remember Park Chil-deuk?”

Park Chil-deuk.

Of course, I remember him.

Wasn’t he the hopeless trash who came to solve the controversy when the movie was in trouble and offered Yeon Do-hee’s nude scene as a solution?

His dirty intention of using a nude scene for noise marketing was so obvious that even a three-year-old could see through it.

‘He’s also the grateful trash who helped me get ventriloquism [ability to mimic voices].’

I think he was the brother-in-law of the manager of Yeon Do-hee’s agency.

A typical problem of a family-like company…….

Well, there hadn’t been any relatives involved before Park Chil-deuk, so maybe only Park Chil-deuk is the problem.

“Yes, I remember him. That toad-like human, right?”

“Ahaha! Toad! That suits him perfectly. Ah, the thing is, after that groveling apology, I hadn’t seen him at the company, but I ran into him this morning.”

Her voice was already filled with joy.

“Right before he came out today, he ran into me and couldn’t make eye contact. He used to say things like this, ‘You have no eye for synopses, so just follow my orders quietly. You know the drama and movie scenes are different, right? You have no insight or knowledge, so if you don’t want to be buried for just trusting your face and acting recklessly, take care of yourself.'”

“He was spouting crazy nonsense.”

“That’s right. Crazy nonsense. Anyway, so guess what I did?”

“What did you do?”

“I greeted him openly. I used to ignore him because he was too dirty.”

She waved her hand with a bright smile.

“I was going to ask if he had seen the movie that I chose without any insight or knowledge, but before I could even ask, he turned pale and ran away. How boring.”

“That must have been quite a sight.”

“It would have been fun if Yeonwoo had seen it with me. What a shame. Ah, that expression will stay with me for the next ten years.”

A smile also appeared on Yeonwoo’s face, who had contributed to making that expression.

“I can imagine it without seeing it.”

The story of a villain’s downfall is always an interesting story.

“I was a bit nervous today, but meeting the toad this morning relieved all of it. I kept laughing, and our stylist scolded me. It’s not weird, right?”

Yeon Do-hee, who had been laughing excitedly, suddenly returned to her actress persona and asked.

Her professional attitude is felt in her attention to every expression.

“By the way, who knew our five million pledge would become so grand.”

“That’s…… I’m sorry.”

“No, no. Why are you apologizing, Yeonwoo? It’s not your fault at all.”

“There are two idiots with excessive ambition…… It’s hard to control them.”

Sigh…….

Yeon Do-hee’s eyes twinkled as she watched Yeonwoo let out a long sigh.

“You’re probably the only one who calls Kwon Seong-hyun and the chairman of Cheongwang idiots.”

She laughs heartily again, saying that no one would dare to call them that.

But Yeonwoo was serious.

‘They’re usually fine, but why do they become so reckless when they’re together?’

The original five million pledge was a meeting with the audience.

Unlike stage greetings that are announced in advance, it was an event in the form of a guerrilla visit [surprise appearance].

It was initially planned to be modest.

It was decided that it would be easier to proceed with a small number of people as it was a surprise event.

However.

-Um…… I think it would be okay to expand the scale a bit more?

The plan was derailed in an instant.

It was after Kwon Seong-hyun, who was acting as a manager in place of Lee Gyu-han, suddenly spoke up.

-Expand the scale?

-Yes. It’s a waste of material to proceed on a small scale.

Everyone looked bewildered.

Fortunately, no one questioned the fact that Kwon Seong-hyun was acting as a manager in place of the existing manager.

In fact, it was fortunate because Kwon Seong-hyun had already spent too many days as a manager to be surprised one by one.

It’s just that the presence of the halo that was felt through 착시 [optical illusion] is barely familiar.

It doesn’t mean that it has become easier to talk to him.

Amid the confusion, Yeon Do-hee offered an opinion.

-But wouldn’t it be a bit ambiguous to hold a formal fan meeting?

There’s not enough time to announce it right now, and the location is ambiguous…….

Various opinions slowly emerged.

Kwon Seong-hyun shook his head.

-No. I’m not suggesting we hold a fan meeting.

-Then?

-Rather than a surprise visit to the movie theater, let’s expand the scope a bit more. It’s a very good item, so let’s use it to create another issue.

Issue.

It’s a tempting word to hear.

Although they recorded a score of over five million, they were still thirsty.

In a situation where the highest score in the Korean romance movie genre has not exceeded ten million.

What if they really break the record of over ten million?

‘There’s nothing more certain than word of mouth, but it’s not a bad thing to throw a little more spark into it.’

That thought was clearly read on everyone’s faces.

Everyone must be desperate because it’s a movie they made with great care, even overcoming near-death experiences.

-Well…… it sounds good to me…….

-Hmm hmm. Actually, there are many people who like the movie, but I was a little disappointed that the event was only for a limited number of viewers.

-Then we…… will we go to six million and…… seven million too……?

-If we create an issue properly, even ten million…… hmm hmm…….

As soon as the angle came out, they showed 우디르급 stance 전환 [Udyr-level stance switching, a reference to a League of Legends character known for rapidly changing stances] one by one.

No matter how many times they’ve seen his face and how familiar they are with it, Kwon Seong-hyun was still difficult for the staff.

It’s just that they’ve barely gotten used to the presence of the halo that is felt through 착시 [optical illusion].

It definitely doesn’t mean that it has become easier to talk to him.

Yeonwoo, who received the staff’s subtle glances, asked Kwon Seong-hyun instead.

-Exactly what method are you trying to use?

-First of all, I’m thinking of proceeding in conjunction with a broadcasting program.

-Are you going on a variety show? I know you’ve already been scouted for that on the other side.

-Ah. It’s similar, but I’ll discuss that part a little more…….

I should have asked then.

Who to discuss with.

What kind of opinions to exchange.

If I had…….

“That’s right. Taking a deep breath helps calm you down. Do you want to try it, Yeonwoo?”

“No, I’m fine.”

Wouldn’t things have gotten so crazy?

Of course, it’s not a bad thing for him…….

‘It’s too much.’

For some reason, Kwon Seong-hyun seemed to have contacted Woo Do-gyeom first.

They growl at each other every time they meet, but in the meantime, they seemed to have conspired something, and this result came out.

At times like this, they get along strangely well.

The problem is that they get along so well that the scale has become incredibly larger than the beginning.

No.

To be precise, the results they created are not the problem, but what should I say.

The feeling that they themselves, who don’t know moderation, are the problem?

Yeonwoo watched Yeon Do-hee, who was closing her eyes and focusing on deep breathing, and organized his complicated thoughts.

“Surely no one will come, right? The movie ended, but no one recognizes us…….”

“There’s no one who wouldn’t recognize 선배님 [sunbaenim – a term of respect for a senior colleague or mentor].”

The problem is Yeonwoo himself.

Yeon Do-hee was a famous actress who stood out in dramas and CFs, even if the movie failed.

“I wasn’t worried about Yeonwoo at all…… I’m more worried about myself.”

“……?”

“If you’ve seen the movie, it’s strange if you don’t recognize Yeonwoo, right?”

“Surely not.”

“Huh? Yeonwoo, don’t you believe me? It’s true? Don’t you know that everyone around me is asking me to introduce you?”

“I’m hearing this for the first time.”

“Ah, that’s right. I didn’t tell you on purpose, so you wouldn’t know. I blocked it well. Did I do a good job?”

I don’t know what she did well, but Yeonwoo nodded for now.

“Ahhh. What if no one recognizes us? People only see what they want to see. In fact, we’re not great at all, and if we go out and get embarrassed…… and then the modifier ‘Goddess of 폭망 [failure]’ is attached again…….”

“선배님 [Sunbaenim]. Calm down.”

Yeonwoo looked straight into Yeon Do-hee’s eyes.

After a very short time.

“……Did I dig too deep? This is my first time. Deep breathing doesn’t help at all. I’m sorry that only I’m like this when Yeonwoo is so reliable.”

“It’s not. This is my first time too.”

Yeonwoo was also nervous.

And the reason for being nervous is…… that he has changed a little.

Since the movie exceeded five million, the hype has been great everywhere.

Of course, the movie team also participated in the hype, so it’s not a bad thing…….

What should I say.

‘It seems great, but I don’t feel it.’

That’s the feeling?

I know it’s going well.

There were many grateful people who deliberately broke through the war-like ticketing every time they went on stage events.

Not only that?

There were also people waiting outside to see Yeonwoo and Yeon Do-hee, even though they couldn’t see the stage events in person.

The reactions of the external staff they meet when going for simple interviews are also very favorable.

Even 수명 [lifespan] came in steadily.

A surprisingly large amount of 수명 [lifespan] was harvested.

But that was it.

‘Am I just a frog in a well?’

Basically, the audience who come to the stage greetings have a base of goodwill.

The same goes for external staff.

Moreover, they are intertwined with business, so they would not deliberately reveal their dislike.

Maybe that’s why.

‘I’m curious.’

That’s when Yeonwoo suddenly became interested.

The situation was similar when he appeared as a supporting role in a drama.

But he wasn’t as curious as he is now.

Seeing that he feels the same way as Yeon Do-hee’s worries, something is definitely different from before.

Maybe what has changed is…….

‘Is it because my heart has changed?’

That something is probably his perspective and mindset towards this entertainment world.

‘It was surprisingly fun.’

Filming the movie was surprisingly fun.

To be honest, until now, he thought of it more as a means to gain 수명 [lifespan].

That’s how it started.

‘It’s a place where all kinds of desires gather, so there must be many 사념 [lingering thoughts/desires] to harvest.’

That was the only reason.

To survive.

To gain 수명 [lifespan].

He just chose the most efficient method.

The movie was the same.

It was more like preparing the land to harvest more 수명 [lifespan]?

Although he didn’t expect 수명 [lifespan] from this movie, it’s not entirely wrong to expect an increase in influence.

But this thought gradually began to change while filming the movie.

Little by little, without Yeonwoo knowing.