GH Group.
The 'Overseas Cultural Business Team' specially created for the current OTT drama production.
A heated meeting was currently in full swing there.
"Have you seen the Viola ad that came out recently?"
"Of course I have."
"Did they aim for that? Viola shouldn't know the situation in Korea that well."
Of course, from their perspective, the rising recognition of the lead actor scheduled for production was a good thing.
In fact, Director Kang Tae-jin, who attended today's meeting, rarely had a smile lingering on his lips.
This Viola ad went beyond a simple commercial; it was being consumed almost like a meme in the communities.
Not in a bad way, but in a good way.
Ironically, this was because Seo-yeon's usual image was the exact opposite of that.
Usually, when thinking of Joo Seo-yeon, one would recall Cha Seo-ah.
Or the bubbly image she shows on variety shows.
Of course, maintaining such an image in the current trend is good.
Especially since the protagonist of 'Mine' is a character that requires a very intense feel, it fits well.
However, Princess Yeonhwa was neither of those, but the image of an elegant princess.
"The phrase 'an actor with two faces' really fits perfectly."
"Such an aspect is good too. And it becoming a hot topic is good as well."
"However, the fact that Newlike has started moving isn't very welcome."
Kang Tae-jin sighed at those words.
It was a fact he knew that Newlike had been keeping an eye on Joo Seo-yeon.
Because Cho Seo-hee was stuck like glue to Seo-yeon's side.
"It's the first time an actor has been stringing along both GH and Newlike."
"Usually, one side should be cleanly cut off……"
The people speaking like that secretly glanced at Director Kang Tae-jin's eyes.
"If a rumor spreads that we pressured the actor, it will rather backfire."
Director Kang Tae-jin calmly opened his mouth.
The son of the GH Group chairman.
But a man who rose to the position of director in one go with his personal ability alone.
His machine-like gaze made it difficult to even properly meet his eyes.
'It's like a double-edged sword.'
'I can't just blindly oppose it either.'
Actually, if you simply set aside the ego clash, it's rather a good thing.
Newlike, GH Group.
Both are dinosaurs in the South Korean cultural business industry.
A female actress receiving attention from both places.
If Seo-yeon does well in
Conversely, if the 'web novel original drama adaptation' newly planned by Newlike Group also does well, it in turn benefits GH too.
It was merely because of corporate pride that actors who could move between both sides were rare.
"If they are trying to use us, we just need to use them together."
"That's not a wrong statement."
"If the Newlike Group raises actor Joo Seo-yeon's image, there's no harm to us."
"However, as the image of Princess Yeonhwa is excessively strong, it seems we need to speed up the production of Mine."
If it gets overshadowed by the image of Princess Yeonhwa, it's a loss.
'This, should I say she is indeed that guy's daughter.'
Kang Tae-jin inwardly sighed at the atmosphere of the meeting flowing smoothly.
It was an appearance that couldn't be seen by those who thought of him as a cool-headed iron man.
Just like him, who was always at the center of incidents.
His daughter stood at the center of the story on an even greater scale.
Honestly, he was nervous.
Lest the situation might go awry.
'Is this also what you would call connections?'
Behind Joo Seo-yeon was the young lady of Newlike Group, Cho Seo-hee.
In other words, the chairman is directly backing her.
And since he was protecting her in the GH Group, ultimately this side was also practically receiving the protection of the GH Group's chairman.
Since this couldn't be revealed openly, both the chairman of Newlike and the chairman of the GH Group were in an atmosphere of just letting it slide amicably.
However, it's not without competition.
Because this was literally a matter of pride.
"With this, other places trying to take actor Joo Seo-yeon away will shed tears of blood."
"You never know. There might be people who jump in without knowing this situation."
They said so and laughed.
It wasn't exactly an unrealistic thing.
Because who would have ever thought that Newlike and the GH Group would be backing a single actor.
***
"A drama adaptation of a web novel original?"
It was a story she had heard before.
But the progress on this side was faster than before too.
What Seo-yeon expected was the second half of next year.
In other words, right after
'I wondered what was going on when Cho Seo-hee suddenly called yesterday.'
Yesterday evening.
A super long Katalk message came from Cho Seo-hee.
And then, even a phone call!
[Seo-yeon, this really isn't something I did on my own?]
"It's okay."
[Should I say something to my dad? I actually already said something, should I say more?]
"It's really okay."
[I really have no intention of dragging my friends into our company's problems? This is really something my dad did on his own. Really!!]
No, I said it's okay.
Anyway, it seemed Seo-hee was worried that Seo-yeon might feel pressured by this.
However, Seo-yeon really didn't mind at all.
What actor would dislike being offered the lead role in a production?
More than that, Seo-yeon even received a direct call from the chairman.
For someone who usually pushed things forward so boldly, it felt like he was being quite cautious.
[Um, could you explain it well to Seo-hee?]
"Yes."
[This, it will absolutely not be a bad thing for you either. I heard the cultural business department was planning it quite ambitiously.]
"Yes."
[Um, are you perhaps angry? Then I'm sorry. For trying to proceed with things as I pleased.]
"No, I just couldn't think of what to answer."
Who would have thought they'd get a direct call from the chairman of the Newlike Group.
Seo-yeon was purely flustered.
'Unexpectedly, I ended up hearing an apology from a conglomerate chairman.'
Seo-yeon thought.
He didn't really look like it when I saw him then, but is reading the mood of acquaintances a family trait?
They all give off the impression of being the most arrogant people in the world.
'Well, it seems the chairman is reading Cho Seo-hee's mood.'
I definitely heard there's no father who can beat his daughter.
But just how much does Seo-hee bother him for him to be like that.
The chairman of Newlike Group, Cho Seok-hwan, had the impression of being quite stubborn, so Cho Seo-hee's personality, who overcame that to become an actress, was highly likely to be out of the ordinary.
Anyway, although she had already heard the story, Seo-yeon first nodded at Manager Park Eun-ha's words, pretending not to know.
"Then what do I need to do?"
"Yeah, they said let's talk today and decide."
At Manager Park Eun-ha's words, Seo-yeon nodded faintly.
Either way, Seo-yeon had the intention to appear in that drama.
It was a drama that her mother in her previous life enjoyed watching, but regretted the worst ending.
And the web novel writer, who could be considered the original author, was someone connected to Seo-yeon's parents.
With that much connection, Seo-yeon wasn't cold-hearted enough to ignore it.
'Besides, it's a waste.'
A web novel original drama.
Just hearing the words makes it seem sloppy, but the early performance of the work was incredibly unprecedented.
Enough to make South Korea buzz.
If only the ending could be changed somehow, it would definitely establish itself as a super hit.
'I have to do that no matter what.'
Thinking up to there, Seo-yeon nodded.
"Understood."
"Then, should I set up a meeting? They said they want to talk with the original author, the adapter, and the director together."
"Huh? Is it okay for me to be included there?"
"It was rather a request from the Newlike Group. Doesn't that mean they want to cast you that much?"
What is this?
Seo-yeon first nodded.
It meant that the Newlike Group considered Seo-yeon that important, but for Seo-yeon, it was an unexpected windfall.
If it becomes like this, it would be easier to bring up the content.
'But the original author……'
Seo-yeon thought of Yeo-hee for a moment.
The friend she had vaguely mentioned.
In other words, the person who was father Young-bin's childhood friend.
'……It might be strangely awkward.'
Why does such a trial come to her, the daughter.
Seo-yeon sighed with such thoughts.
"And there's word from the Viola side too……, I think we need to talk a bit more about this."
"Is it because of the recent ad?"
"Yeah, probably, it seems the Viola side might decide on you as their commercial model, just like actor Park Jung-woo."
"……Really?"
"It's still in the discussion stage, but it's possible!"
Park Eun-ha had an excited face.
It's the commercial model for a French luxury brand.
A chance to gain global recognition at once.
But Seo-yeon couldn't help but feel a strange sensation.
'Princess Yeonhwa's power is amazing……'
Well, it's not like I dislike it.
I don't dislike it, but…….
- Princess Yeonhwa VS Joo Seo-yeon, who wins?
- Don't bring Princess Yeonhwa into such barbaric VS debates
- The Princess doesn't share a meal with such barbarians....
The only one not included in the VS debates in Joo Seo-yeon's fan cafe is Princess Yeonhwa.
Gradually, Seo-yeon was getting confused whether this was Joo Seo-yeon's fan cafe or Princess Yeonhwa's fan cafe.
- Seo-yeon, please shoot a Tae-soom-dal remake just once
- Is this really the smile made by the same person?? [Photo]
- The fact that Cha Seo-ah and Joo Seo-yeon smiling is completely different from Princess Yeonhwa smiling is so funny
- How on earth does that beautiful face change so fiercely
Such posts had been frequently uploaded recently.
Seo-yeon felt unjust.
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I just smiled like usual?
Of course, when acting as Princess Yeonhwa with method acting, it feels like a switch is flipped and replaced.
She didn't know the reason well, but that much, Princess Yeonhwa, her 'very first role', might have been special to Seo-yeon.
Or it could be the personality inherited from Soo-ah manifesting.
"Anyway, to sum it up, it's about this much. Then let's get moving slowly."
"Huh? Ah. Is it already time?"
Seo-yeon, who was skimming through the fan cafe, checked the time.
Finally today, the first meeting related to
"But, I'm a bit worried. Since it's a Hollywood star, they're bound to be arrogant……"
Park Eun-ha was happy when she first heard Arthur Diaz was participating, but it seemed she was still hung up on those parts.
Actually, Seo-yeon had heard a bit about him, so she nodded.
"It's okay."
Seo-yeon, who had somewhat become close(?) with the prickly Stella, was now confident in her communication skills.
Even in her class, Seo-yeon had become a popular person who frequently talked, unlike before!
'Am I actually a total insider?'
So, it was natural for her to have such a delusion.
***
"How displeasing."
Arthur Diaz was not very pleased with this situation.
If he agreed to appear in the OTT drama, that should be the end of it, but a request came asking how about having a meeting once.
Honestly, it was annoying.
However, curiosity arose.
"Can they film in such cold weather?"
"They say it's fine since the setting in the work is winter to begin with."
"Hah."
He sighed at his manager's words.
Truly, everything from start to finish was displeasing.
First, the number of people who came to greet him at the airport was small.
It was because the lead actress hadn't even shown her face yet.
He naturally thought she would come to greet him first.
'Didn't they say it was a Korean female actress?'
When he appeared in a movie, the female actresses who joined first always approached him.
His career was his career, and they were probably trying to win his favor, drawn by Arthur's handsome looks.
Those were the kinds of women who approached him if there was any chance to converse with him.
So, he thought it would be the same this time.
Sure, there is no need for the actress to come out and welcome him when Arthur arrives in Korea.
But, to him, that was just everyday life.
When he went to Thailand, didn't even a member of the royal family come out to meet him?
Of course, Arthur Diaz didn't show it.
Even when displeased, he always wore a kind smile on the outside.
He is everyone's prince.
He didn't want to break that image.
Looking at him like that, Stella spoke.
"There are rarely people more fake than me."
A woman wearing a mask disguised as an angel.
However, the only female actress he thought was on par with him.
In fact, he learned a lot when filming together.
She was truly displeasing, and he absolutely didn't want to admit Stella was above him, but.
'Was she called Joo Seo-yeon? I just need to crush that actress.'
Stella said she lost to her in acting.
Then, if he beat Joo Seo-yeon in acting, wouldn't that mean he beat Stella?
Thinking like that, Arthur Diaz entered the conference room of the GH Group..
And.
"I heard from Stella, but Mr. Diaz, you learned acting from Stella, right? As expected, that's why you two have similar aspects."
"……."
For reference, this was Seo-yeon's attempt to get close to him.