In this life, starting from a child role (794),
when choosing a work, I consider the ‘fun’ of the script first rather than the appearance fee or other external conditions, and do my best on the work more than anything else to make a good work.
This is the ideal image that the public often imagines when they think of an actor who is sincere and passionate about acting, and Soo-hyun thought that the actor who best suited that expression was Seo-han Lee.
‘Seohan… is truly a person whose life is acting.’
Unlike Soo-hyeon, who calculated to avoid losses even when entering a low-budget film, Seo-han jumped into the field with a sincere focus on the work.
There were some who ridiculed his dedication and passion as foolish, but Su-hyeon was respected.
‘It’s not because you don’t know. ‘Isn’t it easy to accept something even though you know it?’
Seohan often appeared in works by new directors, almost as a free service.
It was an investment not for my own career, but for genre diversity and the influx of new blood in the industry.
It also served as a bridge for actors who wanted to move from the theater world to the broadcasting and film industry.
‘I’m busy taking care of my career. When you look at things like that, the bowl is different.’
If Su-hyeon and Seo-han are on a sports team, the ace may be Soo-hyun, but the captain will definitely be Seo-han.
Seohan had value that cannot be known simply by looking at his career.
‘That kind of hyung is the host of my fan meeting… Aren’t I going to hear complaints from Seohan hyung’s fans?’
Because he was busy with his work schedule, it was extremely rare for Seohan to hold a separate fan meeting.
It was nice to see Seohan’s fans booing him for calling him the host of his own fan meeting.
“It’s good for me, but…”
Su-hyeon, who was about to ask if it would be okay, trailed off.
From before his return until now, Su-hyeon liked Seo-han.
When I watched and analyzed the works Seohan appeared in during his idol days, I liked his acting.
When I appeared in a production with Seohan, I was impressed by his mind.
Even now that I have become an enviable actor, I feel a sense of improvement when I read the letter.
The more I got to know him, the more I could not help but respect him, so there was no way I would dislike him when he said he would put in the time and effort for me.
“…Still, bro. “You’re busy preparing for the play right now.”
He thought about being greedy for a while, but Su-hyeon eventually dissuaded him.
I didn’t want to put any burden on Seohan, who was working so hard to prepare for the role that her clothes were soaked with sweat.
‘Even if the host has little to do in this fanme, it doesn’t mean there is nothing to do.’
As for Seohan, he will take care in many ways to ensure that he does not lack as a host even though he is busy.
I know that you are having a hard time taking on an unfamiliar role, but it wasn’t right to pretend not to know and only take advantage.
“It’s not just about preparing for a play every day. They said the company would provide basic cue cards… and more than anything, it’s your birthday. “I want to say congratulations to you on your birthday at least once.”
“Anyway, my birthday is Eve, so other people’s birthdays are similar. In fact, my brother never forgot to give me a cake every year. “If you really feel like it, please just attend for a moment that day and celebrate with us.”
Instead of actively trying to stop the letter, Soo-hyeon came up with an appropriate compromise.
It was a proposal that was half a mixture of wanting to show off her closeness with Seohan when she was with fans and half not wanting to bother him.
Seohan thought for a moment and then nodded.
“okay. “I don’t think that would be bad either.”
“I’m happy to hear that my brother is coming to my fan club. “I’m really looking forward to it.”
Su-hyeon, who found a good point between desire and consideration, smiled without any shade.
It was a career-high year, but it seemed like it would be an even more special year thanks to the fans and letters.
“But Seohan.”
“huh?”
“It wasn’t Seohan’s idea to proceed, right?”
The story ended like that, and Soo-hyeon, who was smiling while looking at Seo-han, asked him an unexpected question.
This is because at some point he realized that Seohan’s offer to take charge of the society was not like him.
It is true that Seo-han cares for Su-hyeon, but he was not the type of person to help with special plans for special days like this.
‘At first, I was so happy that I didn’t notice… but it’s clear that someone’s influence got into it.’
Suhyeon examined the letter with narrowed eyes.
Su-hyeon knew only one person who liked these types of events and even enjoyed surprises.
“Did you hear something from Chaemin?”
This is Kwak Chae-min. The president of their entertainment company.
He was a person who was infinitely generous to his agency’s actors and had many schemes.
‘For some reason, I get worried when Chae-min is lurking behind me…’
Chae-min cared for Su-hyeon and Seo-han and helped them in various ways.
However, he was not without a mischievous side, so there were times when he would play clever pranks and enjoy watching people get into trouble.
Suggesting that Seohan watch the proceedings also felt somehow unclean.
“Oh, how did you know?”
“This type of event is something Chaemin likes. “How did you get that advice?”
“I had a brief meeting with the boss while renewing my contract, and the topic of your birthday came up…”
Seohan obediently explained to Suhyeon what happened with Chaemin.
While talking about year-end plans, Christmas came up as a topic, and Chae-min asked Seo-han about Su-hyeon’s birthday present.
When he said that he was planning to prepare a cake like usual, Chae-min looked sad and said that he was worried that Soo-hyeon would be disappointed.
It was the birthday of a junior I’ve known for over 20 years who also hit a career high in a special year, so I meant to pay a little more attention to it.
“As I listened to what he said, it seemed like I was indifferent.”
“Uhm… I don’t know…”
Soo-hyeon realized that Seo-han had fallen for Chae-min’s clever speaking skills at some point and moved as he wanted.
I don’t know why he did it that way, but it was clear that it had some purpose.
‘Chaemin wouldn’t really benefit from doing that… Did you really want me to make the picture work for busy Seohan by handing it over to him? It’s not that kind of evil…’
Su-hyeon thought for a moment and then stopped thinking.
In any case, it seems like Chaemin avoided the painting he wanted, so it was quicker to ask questions to himself.
“Anyway, I’m really looking forward to my birthday and fan meeting.”
After briefly expressing her thoughts, Suhyeon shook off her thoughts and headed to the locker room.
The conversation with Seohan was fun, but now it was time to focus on preparing for the fan meeting.
* * *
“…So why did you do that?”
-hmm? Because you like Seohan.
“yes?”
―I gave you Mr. Seohan as a birthday present.
“….”
– Seohan also wanted to give you a special gift. Isn’t it a win-win?
“Win-win…”
Soo-hyeon muttered in a dejected voice after calling Chae-min the next day and hearing the full story of the incident.
There was no great purpose or reason for Chae-min to subtly accuse Seo-han of being a heartless person and to encourage him to attend the fan meeting.
However, because the purpose was simple, Su-hyeon felt rather distant.
‘No, it’s true that I like Seohan. But what is the idea of giving a gift to someone on their birthday?…’
Of course, Seo-han also liked Chae-min’s advice, so he may have made such a suggestion to Su-hyeon.
Even so, Chae-min’s idea was a little too much for Su-hyeon, the criminal.
“Seohan is busy too.”
―Seohan, if you think about your usual schedule, it’s not that busy.
“….”
Chaemin’s bad part is that he knows people’s limits and tolerance and moves accordingly.
Because he acted so subtly within the boundaries, I felt like he was being stopped when he spoke.
“Anyway… okay.”
―Now are you going to prepare a gift for your fans? cheer up.
“Yes… oh really Chaemin hyung.”
Soo-hyeon, who answered in a weak voice, suddenly called Chae-min instead of hanging up.
It just occurred to me that there was one more reason for calling him besides the letter.
“Have there been any stalkers or sasaeng paparazzi discovered around me recently?”
Starting around November, I felt Suhyun’s suspicious gaze towards me.
Seeing that the screen didn’t pop up, it felt like someone was watching him even though he wasn’t taking a photo or video.
‘The Crown is meticulous about this, so if a suspicious person was hovering near me, they would have notified me right away…’
I wonder if it’s just my mood, but it’s strange that I’ve been feeling that way often lately.
Su-hyeon recalled anecdotes about sasaengs he had heard in the past.
When I came to the dorm, I saw him eating a meal in a calm manner, or watching him take a shower outside the window and making a call using his new personal phone.
I haven’t experienced it, but just hearing about it was scary.
‘Of course something like that won’t happen to me. ‘I’ve been feeling strange stares lately, so I’m secretly worried.’
In response to Soohyun’s question, a small groan was heard from the other side of the receiver.
Chae-min seemed to be worried because it was a serious matter if someone was watching Soo-hyeon.
-Nothing has been reported, but security personnel need to be strengthened. Add a manager as well. First of all, be careful too.
“yes.”
-If possible, avoid walking around without a manager.
“all right.”
After finishing what she had to say, Su-hyeon ended the call while listening to Chae-min’s concerns.
I felt reassured that Chaemin would take action right away.
‘Of course, it could be an illusion since it’s winter… but there’s no harm in being careful.’
Su-hyeon, who was staring at a smartphone with the screen turned off, entered the studio holding a raccoon dog that was grooming on the floor.
I finished the call. Now I had to prepare a gift for the fans.
“Everyone will like you, right?”
“Mya.”
“Oh, I’m a little nervous because it’s been a while since I’m going to broadcast.”
Entering the studio, Suhyun set up the camera and microphone and sat down.
Suhyun decided to prepare a small gift for the 300 people attending the fan meeting.
It was Suhyun’s best since he couldn’t cook with the paper flowers he folded himself.
‘Anyway, fans decorate everything even if they give out gifts. In that case, it is right to give something pretty as a gift if you decorate it.’
It’s a burden to have to fold 300 pieces, but even this isn’t that difficult if you think of it as love for the fans.
After conversing with fans and preparing for the live performance, Suhyun left for a moment to get some papers to put on her desk.
As he left the room, a raccoon that had been picking its fur off the floor came up onto the desk.
And quite naturally, the raccoon pressed the Enter button on the keyboard.
└Huh? Is this something Soohyun is broadcasting?
└They came in gasping ㅠㅠ
└It’s been a while….
As soon as the broadcast started, viewers came in as if they had been waiting.
Everyone was puzzled by the absence of Soo-hyeon on the screen, but were happy that he had turned on the broadcast.
When comments were being posted quietly but frantically.
“This much paper is enough… ah, a drawing. “Where is the drawing…” Su-hyeon,
who still doesn’t know that an accident occurred, appeared.