Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 196

God-Given Top Star 196. Not the Lead (2)(196/401)

196. Not the Lead (2)

2022.05.15.

“Still, it’s a shame. Right now is the best time for Yeonwoo-ssi’s favorability and expectations, and it’s a good opportunity to lead that image forward.”

“Of course, the path we’ve suggested has the highest probability of success. But even if we’re just talking about probabilities, it’s not the definitive answer, and you know that too, right?”

Kwon Seong-hyun said, trying to soothe Lee Gyu-han, who looked dejected.

“You don’t always have to walk the royal road [the most conventional and successful path]. Yeonwoo-ssi is an existence that deviates from the norm, so there’s no need to follow a set route that fits the standard.”

“That’s… true. The company didn’t do anything for him, but he suddenly brought in a big shot from overseas all by himself…”

Of course, it was none other than Kwon Seong-hyun who prepared a dazzling studio worth billions and found a talent who graduated early from Berklee College of Music to attach to him.

However, that alone would never have been enough to gather nearly a million subscribers,

Nor could it have made a famous overseas singer who has received the highest awards multiple times yearn for him.

If Yeonwoo had done nothing, nothing would have happened.

“Yeonwoo-ssi is different from other people. You don’t have to try so hard to provide cookie-cutter support.”

“You and Yeonwoo-ssi are really good at surprising people. Sigh… Hearing that he even rejected Hollywood, a lead role in a drama feels like nothing.”

“That’s right. A lead role in a drama is nothing. Whether he plays a supporting role or even a minor role, Yeonwoo-ssi will shine on his own.”

“Are you taking his side because you’re Yeonwoo-ssi’s biggest fan?”

“I was just stating the facts.”

Lee Gyu-han sighed as he looked at Kwon Seong-hyun, who shrugged his shoulders.

“I’m sorry, Yeonwoo-ssi. Sigh… I overstepped my bounds. I was trying to provide the support that I couldn’t give Seong-hyun… I feel like a fox performing tricks in front of a tiger [trying to be clever in front of someone much more skilled].”

He felt like he should raise his hand and pat him on the shoulder.

“Hyung [older brother/male friend]. Why did you do that when our company doesn’t even give guidelines to actors anyway?”

“Oh, that’s because you were the only actor in our company, so there was no need to direct you!”

“Yeonwoo-ssi is the same. Just think that now there are two of you instead of one.”

After the last conversation.

Kwon Seong-hyun seemed to have completely decided to willingly follow Yeonwoo’s choice.

What should I say.

It was like realizing that the egg he had been cherishing had hatched.

Before, he had been trying to support Yeonwoo in any way possible, but now he completely trusted and entrusted him.

“Sigh. Okay. Then we’ll reject the lead role. Then should we put in an offer for the… serial killer role?”

Lee Gyu-han, who had completely given up, asked.

In just a few minutes, he was as detached as a person who had attained enlightenment.

However.

There was still one more thing left to hit Lee Gyu-han in the back of the head.

“…?”

Lee Gyu-han looked at Yeonwoo with a face that asked what he was talking about.

Looking at him, Yeonwoo slowly told him what he had been thinking.

“I know that all roles except the lead are filled through auditions.”

“Yes. That’s right, but…?”

“Then I should audition too.”

“Yes?”

Did I hear that wrong?

Lee Gyu-han asked with that expression.

“You’re going to… audition?”

“Yes.”

“No… but why?”

“Because that’s fair.”

“…!”

It was Lee Gyu-han’s complete defeat.

*

“Couldn’t you have gone easy on him?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Gyu-han hyung. He may look rough and like he’s going to hit someone, but he’s actually soft-hearted.”

“I didn’t really do anything…”

I feel a bit wronged.

All Yeonwoo did was refuse and refuse.

‘Ah. Was that the problem?’

Still, it can’t be helped.

It was a choice made because he didn’t like the easy path, so what’s the point if he easily changes it?

“I have no intention of not auditioning. There must be people who have prepared for that role. I feel guilty just taking it.”

“Hmm… I don’t think the people preparing for that audition will think that way.”

“…?”

“Wouldn’t it be like a bolt from the blue [a complete surprise or shock]?”

Why would a fair audition be like a bolt from the blue?

However, Kwon Seong-hyun only smiled mysteriously, as if he had no intention of answering.

“Hmm. There will be other people who get a bolt from the blue.”

Kwon Seong-hyun’s meaningful words.

His words, like a prophecy, were realized shortly after.

*

-“Thank you so much for deciding to appear. Our writer was very worried that he had no answer, but now I can rest assured. So, how about it. When and where should we meet? The sooner, the better for us.”

The answer was later than expected, and the other side urged the meeting in a very urgent tone.

Yeonwoo also wanted that.

‘It would be better to tell them about changing the role as soon as possible.’

Originally, he was going to convey his intention to change the role along with the decision on whether to appear.

However.

-Um. I think it would be better to talk about that in person. That way, there won’t be any misunderstandings… and the meaning will be conveyed more clearly.

On their side, it could be seen as Yeonwoo didn’t like the lead role they suggested and was turning it down.

It would be one thing if he refused to appear at all.

Since he wanted a different role, it would be better to resolve the story smoothly without misunderstandings.

That was the reason.

“Hello? I’m so glad to finally meet you! Nice to meet you. I’m Gil Sang-jun.”

“Hello. I’m Kang Yeonwoo.”

The reason Yeonwoo came to meet the PD [Production Director] of the drama ‘Dramatic Tempest’ today was.

“You’re as handsome and dashing as I expected. Haha! You’re exactly what we had in mind for the main character!”

“Ha… haha. PD-nim [term of respect], let’s sit down and talk first.”

Lee Gyu-han, who fully anticipated the future of this meeting, mediated the situation with a cold sweat.

“The weather has been very mild lately, right? Health supplements are the best during the change of seasons. I may look like this, but I’m weaker than I look, so I need to replenish my energy! But seeing our actor, I feel like I’m already full of energy! Hahaha!”

PD Gil Sang-jun stroked his plump belly and laughed heartily.

He was clearly more than twice as plump as Yeonwoo, but perhaps the reason he wasn’t so unpleasant was one thing.

It was PD Gil Sang-jun’s small height.

The size of the top, bottom, and sides were almost the same, so you could feel a pleasantness that seemed like it would roll away if you pushed it?

The place where PD Gil Sang-jun greeted them was none other than a famous Samgyetang [Korean ginseng chicken soup] restaurant.

“Haha… that’s right… health supplements… are important.”

Lee Gyu-han smiled kindly, but Yeonwoo could tell.

That’s clearly an expression that says, ‘Aren’t I going to have a big problem if I get indigestion from eating this?’

“PD-nim. If it’s okay, should we talk first…?”

“Oh, my, oh, my. Isn’t this all work to make a living? Let’s eat first! I brought a corporate card! Pahat!”

‘That’s not a good idea.’

Yeonwoo thought, seeing Lee Gyu-han’s reaction.

And.

“Cough! Cough, cough! Keck!”

As expected, an accident happened during the meal.

“Here’s some water.”

“Keck! Cough! Keck! Tha, keck, keck! Thank…”

Only after drinking several cups of water did Director Gil barely calm down.

His plump face was flushed and looked like it was about to explode.

“So, so… what you just said was…?”

“I want to audition.”

“No… why…?”

Gil Sang-jun looked at Lee Gyu-han, who was sitting next to him.

Lee Gyu-han subtly avoided his gaze and escaped reality.

‘I’ve already tried to stop him as much as I could!’

He was showing that with his whole body.

PD Gil Sang-jun’s expression was almost like that of a person who had lost his country.

After briefly escaping reality, PD Gil suddenly came to his senses and opened his mouth in a very determined tone.

“We… have put our lives on the line for this drama.”

That’s how PD Gil Sang-jun’s words began.

“You may or may not know, but this filming will be mainly done by an outsourced production company. Ah. But you don’t have to worry. Because their skills are very good. Ahem, ahem! The reason I’m so confident is… because it’s a company that my younger sibling started. He’s a guy who’s been rumored to be very skilled in this industry. Do you know Drama X? What about Variety Show X? My younger sibling made all of that. Pahahaha…!”

Is it my imagination that the faintly echoing laughter sounds so sad?

“Of course, I also invested a lot. So I put my life on the line. Our company’s direction will be decided by whether this work goes well. Anyway, I put a lot of effort into this work. So I quickly signed an overseas copyright contract a while ago.”

Apparently, the Chinese agency had expressed interest in Yeonwoo’s appearance.

Thanks to that, the contract went very smoothly.

“They seem to be very interested in Yeonwoo-ssi. So the investment was very generous, and I was going to create a delicious and good work… I was… I was going to…”

The atmosphere suddenly became gloomy.

No.

It wasn’t sudden, but it was an already predicted step.

He came with dreams of success, but what came back was betrayal, so it was natural.

“But Yeonwoo-ssi isn’t saying he won’t appear, so don’t be too heartbroken…”

“Right? If you think about it, that’s right! It’s not all bad. Right?!”

Gil Sang-jun perked up at Lee Gyu-han’s consolation.

“He’s not refusing to appear at all! Hahaha! Since ancient times, they say there’s always a way out even if the sky falls!”

The sound of the happiness circuit burning is heard.

The way he’s trying to speak hopefully is somehow more pitiful.

‘It’s better to tell him.’

It’s better than letting him have strange thoughts.

The drama won’t work if the producer’s mentality isn’t intact.

“PD-nim. You don’t have to worry too much. This drama will definitely be a success.”

“That’s… right? It really will be?”

“Of course. It may sound strange, but… my gut tells me it will.”

He doesn’t have the ability to visually know whether it will be successful like Kwon Seong-hyun.

However, Yeonwoo had a ‘gut feeling’ that he was more accurate than anyone else.

All sorts of high-ranking officials sought Yeonwoo to borrow this sense of the young Yeonwoo, who had not even received a formal initiation.

Of course, there’s no way Gil PD would know that.

Anyway, it’s a gut feeling that boasts a fairly reliable hit rate.

“And it’s a drama with a character so attractive that I would reject the lead role, so there’s no way it won’t be a success, right?”

When he added that, Gil Sang-jun’s face brightened.

“That’s right!”

“Yes. I think it would be more helpful to the drama to take on that role than the main character.”

“Is that Yeonwoo-ssi’s gut feeling again?”

“Yes, well… that’s right.”

Somehow, he felt that his tone was also excited.

However, the reason why his mood brightened was a little different from what he expected.

“Then it’s really going to be a hit!”