Top Star By Luck [EN]: Chapter 100

After CEO Yoo Gyu-eon excused himself for a discussion and returned several minutes later,

“Really?!”

“Yes, we sincerely hope that you, the actor, will become the face of Terminus.”

“……!”

Lee Min-ki officially acquired the right to participate in Seoul Fashion Week.

On the condition that he participates in CEO Yoo Gyu-eon’s new brand, Terminus’s collection.

Perhaps it was because he had hesitated just a few tens of minutes ago, but Director Jung Ga-yeon asked again, surprised by the sudden change of heart.

“It seems your mind has changed.”

“Yes, I thought there were some differences between Lee Min-ki and our Terminus brand’s orientation, but I realized that this aspect is actually the charm.”

It was a vague statement.

A statement that could be interpreted in multiple ways, depending on how you look at it.

However, Director Jung Ga-yeon decided not to inquire about the specific reason.

‘Listening to the designer’s philosophy will only hurt your ears.’

Originally, designers have unique perspectives that are difficult to understand, and they are all fickle.

And decisively.

“You know what? I think you two would look great together.”

What’s done is done.

Rather than failing to get him because of questioning the reasons, it was better to gloss over it appropriately.

The agreement between the two was vague, but Director Jung Ga-yeon couldn’t hide her smile.

‘It’s Lee Min-ki. I don’t know what he’ll be like on the scene as a fashion model, but the promotional effect will be certain anyway.’

In fact, she was hesitant at first.

If the first hurdle was whether Lee Min-ki himself would want to participate in Fashion Week, the second hurdle was CEO Yoo Gyu-eon.

It wasn’t uncommon for designers to be picky about selecting models.

They often wouldn’t even glance at a model who didn’t fit their brand’s color.

CEO Yoo Gyu-eon was even more demanding in this regard.

‘Good things are good.’

Anyway, she realized.

Lee Min-ki had a brighter aura than ordinary actors.

He might be lacking as a professional fashion model, but there would also be areas where he could stand out because of that.

The chemistry between the two could be seen directly at the fashion show.

“Actor.”

CEO Yoo Gyu-eon said to Lee Min-ki.

“I look forward to working with you in the future.”

It was a phrase he had said habitually.

But this time, it contained a slightly different nuance of sincerity.

He said it not just as the CEO of a shopping mall and a commercial business partner, but as a designer and a partner who shares his philosophy.

Lee Min-ki, who instinctively felt the difference, replied energetically.

“That’s what I should be saying.”

* * *

Lee Min-ki’s participation in the Terminus collection was decided.

JC [Lee Min-ki’s agency] seemed to welcome it greatly.

As a fashion advertisement would generally help an actor’s image, and Director Seo Jung-woo had argued for it.

Even at Director Hwang Ui-sung’s filming set.

“You’re participating in a fashion show. Is that what you’re saying?”

Lee Min-ki nodded vigorously at Director Hwang Ui-sung’s reaction, which didn’t seem very enthusiastic.

“Yes, I’ve always wanted to walk on a real runway while filming a project, and I think I’ll be able to build up proper input with this opportunity.”

The timing is perfect.

In [Fashion & Fashion], the scene where the main character [Lee Jong-ho] runs on the runway appears several times.

He was thinking of using that acting experience in the actual fashion show.

Of course, there would be a difference between a studio where you can shoot repeatedly and a real scene where mistakes are not allowed.

“I’m this serious about fashion. You know that I’m always grateful to the director, right? Thanks to you, it’s leading to opportunities like this.”

Lee Min-ki smiled brightly and joked.

“I don’t know what you’re grateful for.”

Director Hwang Ui-sung seemed to cut him off bluntly, making the other person feel awkward.

That’s right.

It wasn’t that he cut him off, but that he seemed to cut him off.

‘Is the director feeling proud?’

The directing director could see it.

No, he could hear it.

If we put the directing director’s filter on what Director Hwang Ui-sung said a little while ago, the inside story was like this.

“I don’t know what you’re grateful for.”

->

“I don’t know what you’re grateful for (since it’s an achievement that the actor himself gained through his own efforts and skills) (because I didn’t really do anything for you).”

With just a few words added, he could know his true feelings.

Director Hwang Ui-sung was sincerely admiring Lee Min-ki, he just wasn’t good with words.

It’s not just a misunderstanding.

That’s actually how it was.

‘This guy also has a stubbornness about details. The way he finds his own path isn’t bad.’

Director Hwang Ui-sung was evaluating Lee Min-ki even more highly for his actions.

There are many people who find even short acting lessons in the studio cumbersome.

But he’s using his remaining time to leave his mark in the real fashion industry.

It will definitely help with filming.

‘The future is promising.’

He had already half-recognized Lee Min-ki.

However, the problem was that he only said those things in his mind.

“I’ll see you in the project.”

Director Hwang Ui-sung got up from his seat with a short remark.

If we interpret the inside story of that sentence here.

“I’ll see (the fruits of the actor’s efforts) in the project (whether I can fully capture it).”

It becomes like this.

However, to the people on the set who don’t know Director Hwang Ui-sung’s way of speaking well.

“Let’s see if you’re good enough to talk so much.”

It sounded like this.

And in Lee Min-ki’s ears, the person in question.

“(Since filming will resume soon) I’ll see (the details) in the project.”

It was close to this kind of remark.

Because he didn’t think deeply, he could interpret it positively.

“Okay, okay! Let’s stop resting and work!”

With that energetic voice, the filming site started again.

Today’s scene was a scene with a very significant meaning in the story.

Because it was the scene where [Lee Jong-ho], the main character of [Fashion & Fashion], stood on the runway for the first time in the story.

‘He realizes here that he has talent as a model.’

[Lee Jong-ho] is a person who lived a hard life.

Because life is so hard, he has no great interest in anything other than making money.

He has no dreams and no hobbies.

However, after fully demonstrating his talent on the runway, he succeeds as a model and at the same time stands on the path to ruin.

In other words, the only detail required of Lee Min-ki here was.

‘I have to do well.’

Just do well.

He would show a perfect appearance on the runway, so that it would be clear that [Lee Jong-ho] was a genius in the story.

Of course, it won’t be easy.

Because his natural height is somewhat disappointing for a model.

Moreover, there are also competitors.

The actor preparing for Lee Min-ki’s turn was like that.

‘He’s incredibly tall.’

An actor who is 185cm tall was tidying up his clothes in the corner of the studio.

With a small head and long arms and legs.

If you leave him standing alone on the street, only that person would stand out.

Anyone could see that he had the aura of a model.

No, he was actually a model.

A professional model who was invited to film today’s runway scene.

Heo Su-oh.

A professional model who is active in various works as an active model.

Heo Su-oh is his real name, not a stage name.

‘I’ll have to do really well to not be overshadowed by that person.’

Lee Min-ki felt a little nervous.

No matter how much power the camera and editing have, the scene is the scene.

While Lee Min-ki was burning with fighting spirit, Heo Su-oh was also looking at Lee Min-ki and thinking.

‘Should I go easy on him?’

He had no expectations that he would do well.

Because the person Lee Min-ki, as seen in his eyes, had many shortcomings as a model.

No, what is lacking?

There were too many disqualifications.

‘Hmm, if someone with those physical conditions comes to our industry, they won’t even be able to use it as a hanger on any runway.’

It was an objective evaluation.

An evaluation that can be made because he is a professional.

Even though [Fashion & Fashion] is a movie, it was hard to understand why he participated as a model in a fashion movie.

No.

To be honest, he even had a slight antipathy towards Lee Min-ki.

‘I heard him say that he’s going to participate in Seoul Fashion Week, but what confidence does he have?’

That’s right.

Heo Su-oh hated the fact that actors were snooping around the modeling industry, using their fame as a weapon.

‘Those people are muddying the waters of the modeling industry. They don’t even know that what they’re doing is embarrassing.’

Just like idols snooping around the musical scene.

Of course, idols are exerting their ticketing power to the fullest, transfusing new fans into the dying musical market and doing their part.

Their skills are also becoming more and more standardized.

However, even so, there was a slight remaining public opinion that hated idols among core fans and fundamental musical actors.

The view of Lee Min-ki was not much different.

Of course, Heo Su-oh is also the same if you think about it.

Isn’t he easily snooping around the acting industry thanks to his career as a model?

But originally, people are two-faced creatures.

To him, Lee Min-ki’s entry into the modeling industry seemed entirely based on his name.

On the other hand, his appearance as a supporting role in [Fashion & Fashion] was entirely thanks to his talent and effort.

‘I’ll show you what a real model’s runway is like.’

While he felt a subtle sense of hostility beyond his fighting spirit.

“Okay, okay, let’s have Su-oh do it first.”

With the directing director’s instructions, Heo Su-oh first went up onto the studio’s runway set.

“Hoo.”

At that moment, Heo Su-oh became a mannequin.

A mannequin that exists in the world only to show clothes.

His expression was frozen like a stone, and his posture was straightened to show only the clothes.

It was a typical posing of a high fashion model.

Step, step.

What should I say about Heo Su-oh’s appearance as he slowly moved his steps to the end of the set.

‘He’s a god.’

It was like seeing a god from Greek and Roman mythology descend.

‘A model is a model.’

‘Ha, I wish I could live with that height for just one day.’

‘I wondered why people pay to go see fashion shows, but it’s worth going to see.’

Being a fashion model is not something you can do with just looks.

More than that, professionalism was deeply embedded in Heo Su-oh’s gestures.

While everyone in the studio couldn’t help but admire him, there were also people who were secretly worried.

‘What about actor Lee Min-ki?’

Lee Min-ki is worried.

He’s much shorter than that.

He added a lot to the insoles and the camera with a lower point of view.

But can he really not be overwhelmed by that force?

“Cut!”

While worries were going back and forth, Heo Su-oh’s runway ended.

“Perfect.”

The directing director smiled without realizing it.

If it’s that good, there’s not much need to touch it.

That’s why professional models are good.

It’s like they consider what they will look like on camera.

“Then the next turn is… actor Lee Min-ki. Are you ready?”

“Yes.”

Soon, with a command, Lee Min-ki returned to the back of the set.

After a while.

[Lee Jong-ho] will come out through that set.

A stoic, mannequin-like character [Lee Jong-ho].

What will he do?

How will he show the public the appearance of a genius fashion model?

Also, how can he surpass Heo Su-oh’s runway?

‘No, I don’t even expect him to surpass it.’

Just don’t look tacky.

You can save it if you just do that much.

That’s how everyone in the studio lowered their expectations to the maximum.

“Huh?”

Lee Min-ki’s runway had.

“…….”

“…….”

It had the destructive power to automatically shut everyone in the studio’s mouth.

‘Why is it so bright?’

Flowers bloomed on the runway set.