In this life, I started out as a child (33),
“Hyung, I have no intention of doing it.”
“I have no intention of accepting it either.”
“…?”
As soon as the employee disappeared, Sang-il erased his smile and twisted his lips.
Anyone who saw him had the impression that he was close to a villain.
“But it’s better to say no to the other person and erase the debt.”
“…I’m not sure.”
“That person considers it reasonable, but those conditions are absolutely unacceptable.”
It was only then that Su-hyeon, who heard that, realized Sang-il’s intention.
If you express your intention to refuse first, it is easy to get angry.
Humans are creatures that easily mistake rejection for being ignored when they think they are superior.
However, if the results coordinated under the agreement are not accepted, the responsibility for rejection passes to the broadcasting station.
Moreover, the employee who boasted that it was possible could feel burdened because he thought his persuasiveness was not enough.
‘It’s truly evil.’
Su-hyeon looked blankly at Sang-il.
I was really fortunate that Sang-il was my manager.
“…High five?”
“Thank you for your hard work today.”
Sang-il celebrated his victory by hitting Su-hyeon’s outstretched palm.
Before we knew it, the two people had similar smiles on their faces.
* * *
There may have been differences of opinion even internally, but KBC canceled the offer itself instead of adjusting the conditions.
“This is really happening….”
“Humans are surprisingly simple, and if there is no opportunity, they think what they believe is the truth. And you hope that the other person agrees with your decision.”
Soo-hyeon applauded Sang-il for even accepting the employee’s apology.
Although his eye for choosing works was a bit lacking, his speaking skills and negotiation skills were real.
“Brother, we will be together for a long time.”
“Report the situation.”
“It’s the tyranny of Wow and Eul.”
“…Where on earth did you learn such words?”
“Do you receive the energy of the universe?”
Suhyeon, who had been playing with words for a while, took out a piece of paper with a red post-it note stuck on it from among the piled up papers.
The program ‘Section TV Entertainment News’ was an entertainment information broadcast that could not be seen during the time when Suhyun was active.
‘I’m used to SNS and Internet videos… but maybe something like this would work better now, right?’
The making film and promotional videos that Soohyun presented played their role well.
The public relations team said it was a significant achievement and had record viewership ratings for a cable drama.
Only Soo-hyun, who returned from an era when everything revolved around internet media, could not experience the success they talked about.
‘Then I have to adapt too.’
He looked at the paper I was holding.
NBC, which had formed a relationship with the ‘Promise of a Blue Summer’, presented quite unconventional conditions.
It was intended to tolerate even indirect references to ‘praise’ on the condition that Soo-hyun and Seo-han appear together, but it was actually a concession that the broadcaster would tolerate indirect publicity if it thought of other things.
‘If you’re doing this to me, not to Seohan, it seems closer to stabbing me.’
It is difficult for a junior to ask a senior to go out with them unless they are close friends.
Especially in the case of a rising figure like Seo Han, most people turned down positions that offered neither money nor help.
‘Of course, if the publicity team tells me, I will participate in the drama’s publicity role. But there’s no way NBC would openly help TNB, right?’
NBC didn’t call Soo-hyun and Seo-han, who are currently participating in another drama, because they were interested in charity work.
‘It’s not the chemistry between a man and a woman, but the chemistry of a father and son… Did parenting entertainment come out at this time? Or is it an experimental attempt ahead of its time?’
A calm relationship between an adult and a child, not a turbulent relationship between a man and a woman.
NBC wanted to know whether the latter suited the tastes of recent viewers, and as a result, accepted some indirect advertisements from other broadcasting stations.
The size of TNB, which is too small to be considered a competitor, may have played a role in their leisurely decision.
‘Well, all I have to do is watch the ritual and eat rice cake…’
Su-hyeon had no intention of turning down the excessive favor that was offered to her as an insult.
‘I should call.’
And he was full of ideas about taking advantage of his young age.
“Seohan, this is Suhyeon! yes yes! “Did you sleep well, brother?”
“wow.”
Su-hyeon quickly picked up the cell phone that Sang-il had left on the table and called Seo-han.
Talking about manners between seniors and juniors only works when both parties are adults.
A six-year-old child who was happy about an offer from a terrestrial broadcaster and asked if he could help was not something to be scolded for, even though he might be rejected.
‘I became closer to him by responding to his ad-libs… so there’s a good chance he’ll accept me if it’s an interview at the level of an interview.’
He chattered to Seohan in a youthful and sparkling voice.
From simple bragging and compliments saying that they are happy to be popular, to light advice about the next project.
“So, can’t I go to the interview on NBC together?”
Soo-hyeon, who was so upset, finally got to the point.
Since we weren’t face to face, he couldn’t show his characteristic stern expression, but he showed all the charm he could with his voice.
‘Wow, it’s cute, but it’s hard to pronounce it as clearly as possible… From now on, I’ll have to do this kind of persuasion face to face.’
Su-hyeon looked at Sang-il, nervously waiting for Seo-han’s answer.
The manager’s face was half rotten as he looked at the young actor.
“Hmm. It’s cute and suits you, but there’s a sense of disconnect… Can’t you do that in front of me?”
“Shh. I can hear you, so be quiet. And I didn’t ask you to see my brother, right?”
“…What are celebrities?”
Sang-il shook his head at Soo-hyeon’s adorable threat.
Still, he didn’t forget his job, so he handed a glass of water with a straw to Su-hyeon, who had a sore throat.
-good. If you’re coming from there, all you have to do is take some time during filming. It’s just that the NBC cameras are coming to TNB, so there may be noise… I’d rather say that than you. If that doesn’t work, let’s go rent a seat at a nearby cafe. Once the time is set, let the manager know.
Seohan agreed to appear with a small smile.
Perhaps because of the goodwill he had built up yesterday, he actually offered to do the parts for Su-hyeon that were difficult for her to do on her own.
“yes! Seohan hyung!”
-okay. You said there was no filming today and you only went to class, right? cheer up.
“yes!”
Suhyun answered vigorously until the end with a sparkling voice.
The call seemed to have been transmitted to the other end, and the call ended with a small laugh from Seohan.
“Actress Kang Soo-hyun.”
“yes?”
“I don’t have anything more to teach you now that you have the cuteness of a cat. Please come down.”
“No. “I’m going to snuggle up next to our manager and learn more about his flashy speaking skills.”
“Why does learning sound like benefiting others?”
“I think it’s because our manager’s mind isn’t as clear and clean as mine.”
“If you can’t even talk.”
Despite grumbling, Sang-il did not forget the text and contacted NBC.
The way they laughed and talked as if the conversation they had just had was a lie was truly professional.
‘As expected, I won’t be able to defeat Joo-won…’
Su-hyeon stared at Sang-il with sparkling eyes.
I don’t know about other times, but it was always cool to see a manager doing a good job.
* * *
After Seohan’s approval, the two’s appearance schedule was quickly set.
The subtitle of the interview was ‘Recently Hot Jiwoo Combo’, with a little more emphasis on the role they played in ‘The Promise of Blue Summer’.
“Is it over already?”
“Yes, that’s the end. Ugh, why is Suhyun so cute? “If I had a son like the real Soo-hyeon, I would have no regrets.”
“Soohyun is also good at acting. “He is a dependable junior who does his part.”
“Me too! “Seohan is so cool!”
“Wow… you two really get along well.”
Because the questions and answers were set to a certain level, the recording was completed faster than Su-hyeon expected.
Suhyun showed off her cuteness while checking that the camera was still on.
Thanks to Seohan’s easy acceptance, the two were portrayed as good brothers and a friendly father and son.
‘One person is captured like this again today. This sinful beauty.’
Even as she thought that, Soo-hyeon smiled brightly at the reporter who helped carry out today’s proceedings.
Leaving this lovely face alone would have been worse than a crime.
“Thank you both so much for today. I will ask the editor to include at least a short tribute scene. “As I waited and watched, I felt like it would be a waste to throw away the breathing that I could see while filming.”
“really? “Pretty sister, can you do that?”
“Huh pretty sister… Ugh. So even though this is the case, your sister has been working as a reporter for this program for over 5 years? “Is this sister stronger than you think?”
“wow! “Noona, you’re amazing!”
Suhyeon praised her and his eyes lit up.
It goes without saying that it is more effective to include the screen together than to say, ‘We are still filming together.’
It was something I had half-given up on because the broadcasting company was different, but if a powerful reporter came out, there was some possibility.
“Oh, finally, can you please say ‘Section TV Fighting’? “It would be nice if Soohyun sat on actor Seohan’s lap.”
“Seohan, are you okay?”
“huh. “Okay, come up to work.”
Seohan sat down on the sofa again and patted his thigh, and Suhyeon quickly sat on top of him.
Just as Sang-il, who behaves obnoxiously, is the main character of the manager, Soo-hyun, who stands in front of the camera, is also a professional who knows no shame.
* * *
The day after the ‘Section TV Entertainment Broadcast’ interview, Soohyun was quite busy.
This is because we had to film a 2-hour commercial early in the morning and then move straight to the filming location of ‘Praise’ in the afternoon.
The commercial filming ended safely and early, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t difficult.
“Brother, from next time onwards, please avoid the mornings on consecutive days when you work. “It’s so hard…”
“For someone to say that, it looks like they’re enjoying it quite a bit.”
“It’s work. “I don’t show that I’m tired while working.”
“You are a good person.”
Sang-il, who was driving, nodded slightly.
Although he lived with the word abominable, he did not think Su-hyeon’s attitude was bad.
Rather, I thought it was amazing that he distinguished himself between construction and construction even at a young age.
“I received your contact information earlier. Did you like it?”
“hmm. “He is a senior worth emulating in a different way than Seohan.”
Soo-hyun thought of Park Gi-soo, who filmed an advertisement with her today.
Although he was later accepted as an MC or entertainer rather than an actor, Park Ki-soo is currently a popular actor who is treated on the same level as Seo-han.
There was no harm in being close.
‘Although his acting skills barely surpass that of a robot… his behavior is worthy of imitation.’
While Seohan achieved that position through acting alone, Kisu made his name known through any means possible.
As a result, he was slightly ahead of Seohan in terms of recognition, and in industries that did not require acting skills, Gisu was preferred over Seohan.
Although he may not be someone to imitate as an ‘actor’, he was a great person as a ‘celebrity’.
‘There are many people like that, but it is rare to find someone who survives 20 years later using that method.’
Suhyun, who had tried everything as an idol, knew well the difficulties of such a path.
Some may say that he neglected his main job, but that was also a way and a way to survive in the entertainment industry.