Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 74

KSH7? Who is that? (2)

074. KSH7? Who is that? (2)

2022.01.13.

-This won’t do. Shouldn’t we be more active in our fan activities?
ㄴBut I think Yeon-woo doesn’t like personal support.
ㄴYeah, I heard the people who sent the coffee truck last time were told not to.
ㄴSo, we can’t do anything for Yeon-woo…? What’s the point of me earning money!

Someone’s words fell like sweet rain to them.

-Why don’t we just donate? We can donate in Yeon-woo’s name, right?
ㄴYou’re a genius;;
ㄴThat’s right;;
ㄴWe can follow KSH7’s example;;
ㄴHe’s the only person who hasn’t been scolded by Yeon-woo even after spending money, right?

As soon as someone opened the floodgates, the heat on the bulletin board flared up. Ideas poured out, suggesting sending rice, replacing appliances in senior centers, or buying and sharing plenty of briquettes for the winter. It was a customized support reflecting Yeon-woo’s personality. And it was also the first step in drawing public attention to why fans were so dedicated to charitable activities.

‘Should I say thanks for that?’

-Guys, doesn’t KSH7 remind you of someone? To me, it looks like initials… And the initials just happen to be KSH, and 7 is lucky seven. Doesn’t it all add up?
ㄴBesides, if he’s a huge fan of Yeon-woo and can spend a lot of money…
ㄴIsn’t there only one person?
ㄴAre you talking about Seong-hyun?
ㄴYeah, isn’t Kwon Seong-hyun = KSH the initials? Seong-hyun is a huge fan of Yeon-woo, and that amount of money wouldn’t be a burden for Seong-hyun.
ㄴIt’s not that people haven’t thought about it, but the general opinion is that he wouldn’t do it so openly. Honestly, it’s too easy to associate KSH with Kwon Seong-hyun. And everyone says Seong-hyun would rather appear as a guest himself than do that.
ㄴAh… I see.

The identity of KSH7 became irrelevant. Thanks to the speculation of people who didn’t know about the guest ban from Yeon-woo. Anyway, it was a fortunate thing for someone.

***

After the war-like filming of My Hand’s TV [a fictional TV show], Yeon-woo’s daily life returned to normal. Normal according to Yeon-woo’s standards, but in reality,

“Hyung-nim [term for older brother or male friend]… are you okay…? You seem to have a lot of work these days…? If you’re busy, we can postpone the OST [original soundtrack] work…”

“Postpone what? I have to do what I’m doing.”

“No, still… I like listening to Hyung-nim’s music, but… aren’t you doing too much right now? I heard you’re getting a lot of requests for commercials.”

“Ah. Those things. I’m not going to do them anyway, so it doesn’t matter.”

“Huh? Is that okay, though?”

“They said it’s okay?”

“The offers I heard alone were enormous, really? Who says that?”

“Kwon Seong-hyun.”

“Ah…”

The moment Kwon Seong-hyun’s name came out, an exclamation mark appeared on Jerry’s face. It was as if everything was understood with just that name.

“Well, it wouldn’t be bad to not film now and film later after raising the value even more. The requested images are subtly similar anyway…”

Jerry nodded.

“But still, I think it would be good for you to rest a bit, Hyung-nim. The dark circles under your eyes are just… all the way down to your chin…!”

“This is resting, this.”

Researching acting or analyzing scripts are all good, but there was a problem.

‘Skills aren’t always good.’

Thanks to the upgraded A-grade additional stat, Understanding Intentions, I was able to feel the actors’ performances more delicately, but…

‘An unexpected side effect.’

The feeling of being buried in the emotion itself became stronger. In a way, it’s not all bad. Being immersed in rich and diverse emotions will definitely help with the diversity of acting. But it was a problem for Yeon-woo, who had lived controlling his emotions.

“I feel like I’m suffocating if I don’t do this. So, don’t say anything.”

“Ah, I like it. I came here because I fell for Hyung-nim in the first place.”

“Fell for me?”

When Yeon-woo’s horrified gaze reached him, Jerry jumped up, raising both hands.

“Ah, Hyung-nim’s YouTube! YouTube! I came all the way here after seeing the first direct cam that was uploaded! I fell for Hyung-nim’s songwriting!”

“Ah, is that so.”

A quick excuse to the point of being horrified.

“Phew. Never have such scary misunderstandings. What happens if I die?”

“Why would you die?”

“It’s a relief that South Korea is a country where firearms are not allowed…”

“…?”

“It’s the worst to be robbed by a mysterious robber on the way home from the studio.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I feel like that person could commit a perfect crime without ever getting caught…?”

“…?”

Is it because he lived abroad?

‘His way of thinking is a bit unique?’

I don’t know why things like guns and robberies suddenly pop up.

The awkward atmosphere disappeared as soon as we started working again, as if nothing had happened. As I told Jerry, filming My Hand’s TV was quite effective. It helped a lot in refreshing the stuffy atmosphere around me.

“By the way, I thought the previous version was perfect, but it’s amazing how it becomes even more perfect every time Hyung-nim touches it.”

The song Yeon-woo is currently working on is the OST version that was subtly revealed on MHTV. After making some more changes to the version that was uploaded to YouTube, the completion stage was slowly becoming visible.

“I’m going to finish it around this point.”

It was the main theme, so I put a lot of effort into it. The main stem must be firmly established so that other branches can grow strong.

“Hoo… I can’t rest.”

Fortunately, the homework that Kwon Seong-hyun gave me out of spite was also slowly coming to an end. The number of remaining DVDs had decreased quite a bit. But I don’t know when he’ll come in with a smiling face and give me more ‘homework’.

‘Recently, that human seems to be conspiring with Dong Ja-ryeong to do something.’

I can’t deny that Kwon Seong-hyun’s touch is helpful. But the fact is that I’m tired.

How resolute he is with his gentle face.

[If Yeon-woo wants, I can help you directly.]

It was an offer from a top star who had reached the peak in all aspects, but it was absolutely declined. Strangely, getting involved with Kwon Seong-hyun often leads to mental fatigue.

[You know that review is important for all studies, right?]

This was also true, but…

[No. Still, a little.]

‘Why do I have to review melodrama with you?!’

Acting is a little easier if there is a partner. Especially when the emotional line is important, it was good to have a partner to immerse myself in. But the story is different if that partner is Kwon Seong-hyun.

‘If you only look at the face, it’s definitely… perfect, not awkward at all…’

The problem is everything else except the face. A scene expressing deep longing while looking deeply into the eyes. I can’t focus on that scene while looking at a man who is more than half a head taller than me, can I? I wish I could see the face of someone who can do it. But Kwon Seong-hyun, a top star with more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, was not easy.

[Hmm. Yeon-woo. Do you know this?]

[What are you talking about?]

[Filming doesn’t always take place in a smooth state. For example, the other person is not your type. Or the relationship is not good privately. Or they are such an unconscionable person that you don’t want to deal with them. There can be many reasons.]

That was true. The entertainment industry is intertwined with various interests. You may have to work with an enemy in a work due to necessity at any time.

[Will Yeon-woo refuse every time then? Because you don’t like the other person?]

[…No. I won’t, but.]

Kwon Seong-hyun is right a hundred times. But that doesn’t necessarily mean,

[Do you have to play the female lead?]

You don’t have to say that while volunteering for the role of the female lead in a romantic comedy?!

[Why? Doesn’t it suit me?]

It suits him. But the problem is that everything except the face is billions of light years away from the role of the female lead.

When Yeon-woo’s expression was still stiff, Kwon Seong-hyun muttered softly.

[…Was this a bit too much?]

It’s not a little, it’s a lot, but anyway, it seemed like that seat would be settled like that. The problem was that Kwon Seong-hyun kept coming to me to ‘review’ all the time.

‘He’s the most expensive person in Korea, right? He’s so busy that even if he had ten bodies, it wouldn’t be enough? Why does he appear so often?!’

Kwon Seong-hyun insisted that it was a break, but that wasn’t always the case. Everyone was eager to call Kwon Seong-hyun anywhere. Besides, recently he was whispering something with Dong Ja-ryeong, and his steps became a little less frequent. The homework was finished, the troublesome human was removed, and the work was almost finished. It was time for the fatigue to go away. No, I thought it was.

“Huh? What’s that sound? Did something happen?”

If I hadn’t suddenly heard a commotion outside. And if it wasn’t for the sudden eerie feeling.

Yeon-woo would have thought so.

***

“This is going to be difficult!”

“Hey. I’m just going to look at your face for a moment.”

“This is trespassing… Ugh!”

“If you don’t like it, call the police.”

Thud!

A loud sound of something heavy colliding was heard.

“Huh, is something wrong? I think it was the guard’s voice…”

Jerry, who is sensitive to sound, also looked at the door of the studio with a stiff face, without looking at the monitor. After hearing a strange sound of metal clashing, I heard a heavy sound approaching.

Thump- Thump-

“Hyung [term for older brother or male friend], Hyung-nim… maybe a rob, robber…”

“Shh. Quiet.”

Yeon-woo put his finger to his lips.

‘I’m okay, but I don’t think you’re okay.’

I swallowed the reason. There’s no need to freeze Jerry, who is already frozen.

Yeon-woo is also embarrassed by this sudden situation. But the sensing ability that has been trained for a long time was sending him a warning.

[Aaaaaaaah…]

[I’m going to kill you… I’m going to kill you…]

How vicious the approaching intruder is.

‘How many vengeful spirits are wrapped around him?’

Already, a musty and terrible smell is coming through the wall. I can even hear their resentful whispers clearly. If it’s that level, the thoughts wandering around will not be easy either. Even if it’s not a situation felt by the spiritual eye, it was clear that the other person was dangerous.

“Huff, huff…!”

Jerry’s breath, panting in fear, reached its climax in time with the quiet sound of knocking on the studio door.

Knock knock…

“Oh my. You were here. I’ve been looking for you so much because you’re stuck here, but there’s no way you’d come out.”

An impression that looks rough at first glance. A long scar along the jawline stands out. Looking at the several vengeful spirits hanging around, it is clear that he is not a good human being as much as his impression.

“W, w, w, we don’t h, have money!”

Jerry mustered up the courage to shout. But soon, when he saw the other people who followed the man, he soon subsided.

“I’ve taken care of everything, Chief!”

“Uh-huh. Okay. Good job. Were there only two guards?”

“Yes. There was one more, but I talked to him well too.”

“Okay. It’ll be troublesome if you leak strange words, so let’s go clean [take care of]. Anyway, we’re going to get out of here quickly, so don’t get caught.”

Even if I don’t know, saying that I talked well doesn’t mean a conversation at all. Whatever the scar said to the rough bodies that rushed in, he turned his head and looked at Yeon-woo and Jerry.

“Oh my. I guess I look like a robber. Then I have to live up to that expectation.”

When he smiles, his plump face, which suits his heavy body, looks cozy. If it wasn’t for the long scar that curved with the smile.

“You have a cell phone, right? Put them all out.”