Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 389

389. Finally Released (1)

“Finally, this day has come.”

Shivers.

A solemn voice.

However, it trembled like a goat, completely undermining the solemnity.

“Tsk, tsk……”

The owner of the goat-like voice was pacing anxiously around the studio, unaware that someone was watching him with pity.

“Mac, please sit still; you’re making me dizzy. Nothing will change just because you’re anxious, okay?”

“Anxious? Who? Me? That’s impossible. You must have misseen [mis-seen], Gabriel!”

“Oh, come on……”

The problem was that Gabriel’s legs were also shaking.

“Everyone, calm down. Calm down. Here, let’s have some warm tea.”

Trebbi, who used the same studio building, was trying to mediate.

Even he was shaking his hands, causing the teacups on the tray to rattle and spill water everywhere.

“Why did Mac come all the way here instead of staying home? He’s just making everyone nervous!”

“Didn’t Yeonwoo say? In Korea, there’s a wonderful tradition of everyone gathering to watch the first broadcast [of a highly anticipated show or movie]? I believe we should actively embrace such wonderful traditions that our lead actor speaks of.”

“Haa……”

He looked like he wanted to punch the director if it weren’t for the fact that he had been knocking on the studio door since dawn.

“Yeonwoo, how are you feeling?”

Mac’s attention shifted to Yeonwoo.

“What kind of feeling are you asking about?”

“Well, aren’t you nervous or anything? I know you have a strong heart, but today is the premiere, after all?”

“Yeah, well……”

He wasn’t particularly nervous.

“Mac, he was calm even while receiving 8 plus 1 awards, making it 9 in total. What are you even asking him for?”

Yeonwoo shrugged.

‘Nervousness.’

If he had to put a name to the feeling he was experiencing right now, it would be one thing.

Satisfaction.

He was satisfied.

Yeonwoo was certain.

‘This will be a success.’

The golden scenario was perfectly and safely completed in the form of a movie.

That brilliant result is finally being officially revealed to the public today.

Why would he be nervous?

‘It seems to shine even brighter than the scenario?’

It was only natural.

It was a movie completed by a director with both ability and conviction, as well as actors with ability, conviction, and even effort, working like crazy.

It would be strange if the result wasn’t good.

They were so engrossed that it took less than three months from casting to post-production editing.

“I think everyone here is crazy.”

Gabriel had said that once.

The filming period varies from movie to movie.

Some movies have many overseas location shoots.

Or, if it’s a movie that is affected by the seasons, the waiting time and travel time can be quite long.

First of all, coordinating the schedules of several people contributes to the increased difficulty.

“How can it take less than half a year until the premiere?”

Therefore, filming a movie can take anywhere from a few months to several years.

Is that all?

“What on earth is Mac Houston doing that he’s finishing the editing in the meantime? Is the editing team even alive?”

After filming, the next step is editing.

Editing is the part that is impossible to know how long it will take.

“It’ll be alright. They hired a huge number of people.”

However, one positive thing is that you can buy time with money.

‘Since ancient times, there’s no match for grinding manpower [overwhelming tasks with sheer numbers of people]…….’

Fortunately, they had plenty of funds.

Paying an amount far exceeding the industry average naturally created motivation.

Mac, of course, was beyond thrilled.

He had been given everything from casting to scenario, directing, and even editing rights, so there was no reason not to be excited.

‘Well, if it’s for a good result, there’s nothing wrong with a slightly unconventional procedure.’

Too many cooks spoil the broth [too many people involved can ruin a project].

The more people who have a say, the higher the probability that the result will go awry.

And above all.

‘The person who created the scenario will know best how to bring out the theme of the movie more deeply.’

Yeonwoo trusted his insight in recognizing the scenario.

Since the editing rights are also with the director, there’s no chance of friction due to differing goals.

With nothing to hinder them, there’s no reason to be late.

That’s how the process up to the premiere was very quick.

‘This is bound to be a success.’

After the press screening, the audience screening was also completed with great success.

And now, all that’s left is the official premiere.

“Of course, it will be a success.”

Yeonwoo said, summarizing what had happened.

“Do you think so? Really……?”

“The screening went smoothly, the critics’ reviews are good, the Rotten Tomatoes score is good, and the Meta Critic rating is also good, so why are you worried?”

The source of the information was, of course, Dongja Ryung.

[If the experts’ reviews are good, the public’s reviews are usually bad. Because those guys love art very much. Very boring and old-fashioned……. In short, even if it’s no fun, they give it a high rating, saying something about artistic merit? So, it’s not everything if the experts’ reviews are good……]

That’s how Dongja Ryung started talking.

[In my opinion, this one has caught both rabbits [achieved two goals at once]. In my opinion, it’s very well made. Yeonwoo, you know how long I’ve been watching movies, right? But in my opinion, it’s one of the best. Ahem. You know I’m not saying this because I’m close to you, right?]

He knew.

‘Dongja Ryung isn’t one to say flattering things.’

The evaluation was decent, contrary to what he had briefly worried about.

“No, you were fine until the screening, but why are you like this on the premiere day? You’re making me nervous too!”

“To be honest, I wasn’t really in my right mind until then. I stayed up for two nights in a row……”

“Ah. Yeah. You did look like a zombie back then.”

But after the screening, he gradually got some sleep and came to his senses, and he began to feel a sense of reality.

Then, he suddenly became afraid.

It’s an ambitiously prepared scenario.

Of course, he knew it would be a success…….

‘I guess he didn’t know it would attract so much attention.’

There is a limit to what can be accommodated.

Perhaps this situation was too much for Mac.

“There’s only one answer. Get used to it.”

He felt a little sorry for Mac, who was trembling…….

What could he do?

“Get used to it……”

“Yes. If it’s really hard to get used to, then trust my judgment in believing in you.”

“Yeonwoo’s judgment……!”

Mac, who was looking at Yeonwoo, suddenly blinked as if he was dazzled.

“Trebbi. Was I acting like a fanatic towards Yeonwoo like that?”

“Um. It was similar. It was even worse sometimes.”

“Oh, I’m going crazy.”

Sometimes it’s hard to face the truth.

Leaving Gabriel’s self-deprecating voice behind, Mac only repeated Yeonwoo’s words.

“I trust Yeonwoo who trusts me……! Yeonwoo’s words are always right……! That’s right. I can trust Yeonwoo……!”

“Yeah, well…… that’s what you can do.”

The conclusion was a bit strange…….

Good things are good.

In the end, it was the same as telling him to trust himself, but strangely, Mac showed a much more stable appearance than before.

Instead, there was a slight fanatic moment, but it would be alright.

“Ah, it’s time.”

It was the start of the first screening time, which had shown a tremendous sell-out rate with even black market tickets circulating before the start.

*‘At this rate, I might get trampled to death.’

Brian, who was holding a ticket, felt a genuine sense of crisis.

He was genuinely feeling a threat to his life inside the crowded multiplex.

That’s because, for some reason, there were an insane number of people.

‘No, even considering it’s the weekend, this is too much! What on earth is going on?!’

He struggled to suppress the urge to turn around and run away right now.

If he ran away from here, all the effort he had put in would be in vain.

Brian looked around nervously.

‘We were supposed to meet here. I don’t know if I’ll be able to find her.’

There were still 30 minutes left until the appointment.

That meant there were still more than 50 minutes left until the movie started.

But what on earth were all these people doing?

‘Surely, all the people here aren’t gathered to see that movie……?’

The saying that assumptions can be dangerous was also true here.

In fact, he was very lucky.

It started with something trivial.

“Is something wrong today? You don’t look so good. Should we go to the hospital together if you’re sick?”

It started when Jamie, who was always energetic, was unusually droopy.

“You failed to book a movie ticket?”

He thought something big had happened.

It turned out that she had failed to get tickets for the movie that was newly released this time.

Brian impulsively stepped forward when Jamie told him that she had already foreseen it from the moment the server went down when the ticket reservation opened, and she was very sad.

“Then shall I try to get a ticket for you instead?”

Brian didn’t know at the time how he had vowed to accomplish something comparable to Mission Impossible.

Of course, he didn’t know that the tickets that had opened last night were sold out and that black market tickets were already circulating.

‘How popular can a movie be! There will be cancellations on the day, and well……’

After looking into it a bit, it was a movie starring an artist he didn’t particularly like.

He didn’t really have any likes or dislikes, but recently he had been leaning towards dislikes.

Brian didn’t show it anywhere because it was a very childish reason.

People in love sometimes become childish like this.

Anyway, Brian, who was very lucky, got a ticket without much difficulty.

It was thanks to winning an event held by the actors on SNS [Social Networking Service].

“You won an event? Really? Oh my god! Seriously, are you going with me? Are you sure it’s okay? I’m happy, but……!”

‘Of course. I wouldn’t have gotten a ticket if it wasn’t for you.’

Of course, there was no way he could say that out loud.

That’s how they made an appointment to meet on the day.

Although it was a movie he didn’t even know the title of properly, Brian was grateful to the movie in its own way.

That was until just before he came out to the meeting place on the day.

“Brian! You were already here! There are so many people. Are you excited too, Brian?”

“Of course. Of course.”

Brian didn’t even know the title of the movie well.

What was it called?

What kind of piece was it?

‘Well, as long as Jamie has fun.’

As I said many times, Brian had no interest in the movie at all.

He was a little surprised that the lead actor he saw when he went to SNS to get a ticket was more handsome than he thought?

Perhaps because he was selected, his favorability increased just a little.

“We will now begin the admission!”

Finally, the screening time was approaching, and they began to count the tickets.

Brian didn’t think much even when he was sitting in his seat.

‘I just hope I don’t fall asleep while watching it.’

What a rude thing it would be to fall asleep next to her after coming to see a movie together?

‘Anyway, movies are all the same, well.’

It seems that the main character here received some famous award, and the movie also became popular.

But still, movies are all the same.

Brian just hoped it wouldn’t be that boring.

However, Brian’s thoughts changed 180 degrees not long after.

From the moment the screen that swallowed people in an instant came out.