Having come up with a somewhat brilliant move, Seoyeon asked the actors of
Especially Lee Hyejin, who had also been in continuous contact with Pyo Jiwoo besides herself.
"Jiwoo? She's definitely seeing a man lately. But honestly, it's fifty-fifty."
"Fifty-fifty?"
"Yes, honestly I thought she had almost fallen for him... but you know, because of what happened before, right? So, she's a bit on guard."
'Almost' and 'completely' are different.
Actually, Seoyeon had already guessed to some extent.
Because Pyo Jiwoo's reaction so far was at the level of an ordinary person.
If Pyo Jiwoo were serious, it wouldn't have ended with just changing her profile picture.
'Thinking about Pyo Jiwoo unnie from my past life, shouldn't she have shown a more obsessive side?'
It could be a prejudice, but there's already a track record, isn't there?
'I really need to ask Jiwoo unnie directly about this part.'
So, as a final attempt, she tried asking Pyo Jiwoo one more time.
"Hmm? Ah, we're not, not dating yet?"
"Your profile picture changed, didn't it?"
"Ah~, th-that, he asked me to change it. I'm really flustered. I tried to change it back, but he stopped me."
A face saying she was somewhat flustered.
It was certain that she was at least somewhat serious.
"He keeps showing signs of trying to hit on me, but I'm not sure if he really likes me."
"Are you thinking that he might have approached you with bad intentions?"
"That's right."
Seoyeon looked at Pyo Jiwoo for a moment before asking softly.
"If he approached you with ill intentions..."
"It's fine for now. However, if our relationship changes later. And if he becomes like Min Seoho oppa... no, like Min Seoho-ssi, I don't know what I'll do."
"..."
Saying that, Pyo Jiwoo erased her flustered smile and spoke in a cold tone.
A murderous look in her eyes, declaring she would never stand for it if she gave her heart and the other person betrayed her.
'I, I'm glad she still has her guard up at least.'
It was funny, but the previous incident seemed to have filled Pyo Jiwoo with wariness.
In the past, she would have already fallen for him completely, but now it seemed she was thinking a little.
'If I leave her like this, it's a direct trip to the Swordmaster ending.'
It might even blow up bigger than in her past life.
That was why Seoyeon had come up with her own plan!
"Seoyeon-ssi."
Seoyeon, who had been deep in thought after finishing her conversation with Pyo Jiwoo, heard someone call her.
When she turned her head, a middle-aged man was smiling with a beer glass in his hand.
"I didn't expect you to come out today. The filming for
"Ah, yes."
Seoyeon nodded at Director Jo Doyul's words.
As the man who helped Seoyeon participate in
'Huh? I'm the one who hooked that actor up with that movie!'
He had never explicitly said that, but just puffing his chest out was not much different from saying it.
In fact, more actors were flocking to the plays directed by Jo Doyul than before.
It seemed people around him were also glancing at him carefully to get on his good side.
She heard he was getting calls from many places, but he didn't leave the theater world.
Seeing that, it was definitely true that he was a person who was sincere about theater.
"Director Han Yegun is a stubborn person. I think you'll do well, Seoyeon-ssi, but it could be quite difficult."
"Yes."
"Haha, really, whenever I see you, Seoyeon-ssi, you're so sharp and decisive. That's why people like you. Look at this. There are so many people gathered just to see you once."
At those words, Seoyeon felt a little embarrassed.
It's a bit awkward to say, but the only person who would describe Seoyeon as decisive was probably Jo Doyul.
'When I first made my comeback, I was nervous in many ways.'
The atmosphere back then must have been a bit sharper than it is now.
Now that things are going well, it feels a bit more peaceful.
"E-excuse me, could I get your autograph?"
"M-me too."
Prompted by Jo Doyul's words, some actors also approached Seoyeon casually.
Some asked for her autograph, and a few asked to take pictures with her.
Of course, Seoyeon obliged their requests lightly.
Originally, there weren't that many of them anyway.
Thanks to that, the gathered actors couldn't help but be moved by Seoyeon.
'She's so successful, but she hasn't forgotten theater.'
'Unlike that person earlier, she doesn't look arrogant at all.'
Recalling the group that had picked a fight with Sim Cheongseok for no reason, they couldn't help but think that way.
And so, the year-end party of
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[Theater
[Photo]
Thank you to all the actors who participated today!!
And thank you to Actor Joo Seoyeon for joining despite her busy schedule!!
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It was posted on the theater company's official Instagram like that.
- Joo Seoyeon still hangs out with theater actors, I see
- Usually, there are types who wipe their mouths clean after making it big
- Joo Seoyeon looks a bit cold because of her looks, but she's actually not like that
- ㅋㅋㅋ If you watch her variety shows or stuff like this, she's absolutely not a cold person
- Since when was her image cold?
- But has Pyo Jiwoo ever appeared in Close Your Eyes?
- She auditioned once, and she's close with the actors there
- Ah, I see
Unintentionally, Seoyeon's image improved slightly.
Of course, it wasn't just netizens who saw that photo.
The man who checked everything related to Pyo Jiwoo, her every move.
Rou also saw that post go up.
"Look at this?"
Rou smiled softly as he looked at the photo posted on the theater company's Instagram.
Joo Seoyeon, who took a picture looking friendly with Pyo Jiwoo.
As expected, it seemed Pyo Jiwoo and Joo Seoyeon had a very good relationship, just as he thought.
That much was good, but...
"Who's the man next to her?"
Standing on Pyo Jiwoo's right was Seoyeon.
And standing on her left was Sim Cheongseok.
The man who had no choice but to stand there because Seoyeon urged him to stand next to Pyo Jiwoo.
Of course, to Rou, who didn't know that fact, that man caught his eye oddly.
'I need to look into this a bit.'
He didn't think it was possible, but if that man interfered with the woman he was putting so much effort into courting...
There was only one thing he would do then.
***
And two days later.
Three days before the filming of
Seoyeon squeezed in some time she didn't have to visit a woman.
A spacious mansion.
In the spacious reception room created on its first floor, Seoyeon sat opposite the woman, needlessly glancing around.
"It hasn't been... a long time, Miss Seoyeon."
A dry voice.
At first glance, it could sound cold, but Seoyeon knew she wasn't that kind of person.
"Yes, h-hello, Teacher."
"What do you mean 'Teacher'."
"Y-you teach me this and that often."
"Did Seohee tell you to call me that?"
"..."
Was I caught?
As Seoyeon glanced at her cautiously, the woman sighed.
A woman with pure white hair, who had now entered old age.
A veteran actor of South Korea, originally called the number one practitioner of method acting.
Actor Jung Eunsun.
She had a lot of things she really wanted to say as she looked at Seoyeon.
"I saw the variety show you appeared in before."
"Ah, yes."
"An actress shouldn't ride a bear."
"..."
"What kind of emergency did you think would happen for you to ride a bear?"
"T-that's right."
"And once you get that kind of image, how are you going to clean it up? An image that's too light is poison to an actor."
To think she could give such a serious sermon just for riding a bear.
A look of dismay.
Jung Eunsun looked truly amazing, preaching so firmly about riding a bear without a hint of bewilderment.
Honestly, it was something even Seoyeon hadn't expected.
And Jung Eunsun's words were something Seoyeon had been feeling deeply lately.
'Taking care of it is too difficult.'
It was a relief there was a raincoat commercial that actually wanted her.
Seoyeon resolved to somehow protect the image of Princess Yeonhwa at the very least.
"So, what brings you here?"
"Ah, well..."
Seoyeon explained the general gist of the situation to Actor Jung Eunsun.
To put it simply.
As far as Seoyeon knew, Jung Eunsun was soon going to appear in a certain historical drama.
Perhaps because of Actor Jung Eunsun's image, most decent historical dramas often had Jung Eunsun participating.
"You're asking me to help two actors get an audition... I see. Not for yourself, Miss Seoyeon?"
"Huh?"
"Never mind. Just like Seohee... I wanted to act with you too, Miss Seoyeon."
At those words, Seoyeon blinked.
She hadn't expected Jung Eunsun to say such a thing.
"However... it's not a very difficult request. Not a lead role but a supporting role audition... if you're recommending them, Miss Seoyeon, they must be actors with definite skills, right?"
"Yes, one is already acting, and the other is still a theater actor, but their acting skills are certain."
"Of course, I'll have to see them once myself before recommending them. Is that okay?"
"Yes."
Since she had already told Pyo Jiwoo and Sim Cheongseok, there was nothing holding her back.
She asked them if they wanted to try being in a historical drama. Especially to Sim Cheongseok, since he was going to do proper actor work anyway, she told him it would be good to learn the ropes properly from a place where her acquaintance was.
'Only if they pass the audition, though.'
Of course, Seoyeon didn't think the two would fail the audition.
"I understand. Then I'll talk to the director and have them send the script for the audition."
"Thank you."
"It's nothing. This is also my own way of making a contribution... And I'm also grateful."
"Grateful?"
Was there something Actor Jung Eunsun would be grateful to her for?
As she looked at her with such thoughts in mind...
"I know you put effort into getting Actor Lee Sangsoo to return."
"Ah, that's..."
"Honestly, I also tried talking to him several times, but it was difficult. Since you accomplished that so easily, Miss Seoyeon, I'm simply grateful. Actor Lee Sangsoo... is an actor who debuted around the same time as me, but he is an actor I respect."
She said that and looked at Seoyeon.
Actor Lee Sangsoo had told Jung Eunsun a lot about Seoyeon while filming
Saying that her emotional range was the deepest among the actors he knew.
And he had also said this:
"This is only the second time I've seen an actor do method acting that deep. The first was you. And the next is Miss Seoyeon."
"...Since she was young, she was a child with deep emotional valleys."
"So I heard you threw a fit because of that."
At Lee Sangsoo's words as he chuckled, Jung Eunsun glared at him without a word.
At that murderous gaze, Lee Sangsoo couldn't help but flinch.
"I, I'm just saying. Ahem, anyway, you can look forward to it. This movie came out really well."
"It seems you've found your confidence, that's good to see."
"Nonsense. Anyone who sees that movie would have confidence. Of course... it was a bit dizzying when I did action acting with Miss Seoyeon."
Lee Sangsoo's face grew hazy as he recalled the moment he was thrown by Seoyeon.
And to think that was with her holding back her strength.
Thanks to that, even when Seoyeon beat up the bear, Lee Sangsoo could just let it go.
"You should also try acting with her if you get the chance. It gives you a lot to think about."
"..."
"Well, you made a big mistake to Miss Seoyeon in the past, so maybe you won't get a chance. Hahaha."
All Jung Eunsun could do toward the annoyingly laughing Lee Sangsoo was glare at him with a vicious look.
Since he was a senior in the industry, there was nothing she could do anyway.
"Miss Seoyeon."
Jung Eunsun, who had briefly recalled that time, looked at Seoyeon again and said.
"However, if they film with me, it could be quite exhausting for those actors. Is that okay with you?"
"Yes. It's fine."
It was rather what she wanted.
That was why she pushed the two into the historical drama that Actor Jung Eunsun was appearing in.
'If Pyo Jiwoo and Sim Cheongseok are together, there's a chance their relationship could change. And Rou will definitely not sit still.'
Even if something happened, if Pyo Jiwoo was by her side, Sim Cheongseok wouldn't be in danger.
Of course, she would also warn Sim Cheongseok just in case.
"...The man next to Jiwoo-ssi was that kind of person?"
"Yes."
"Then... I understand."
He had initially refused, but he ended up cooperating with Seoyeon after hearing the story related to 'Rou'.
From Seoyeon's perspective, Sim Cheongseok had feelings for Pyo Jiwoo.
She didn't quite understand why he had feelings for Pyo Jiwoo, but anyway, if he liked her, so what.
Anyway, he seemed to think Pyo Jiwoo and Rou were simply in a romantic relationship, so he had just been watching from the sidelines.
Because it's not good to arbitrarily meddle in someone else's romantic relationship.
It was a common-sense reaction.
However, when she told him about Rou, he came to cooperate with her.
'There's no need to say everything, just mentioning the rumor that Rou is involved with Shine Moon is enough to persuade him.'
There are words that spread quietly in the industry.
The ghost stories related to Shine Moon.
Just telling a fraction of them was enough to terrify Sim Cheongseok.
'On top of that, if I ask Actor Jung Eunsun, Sim Cheongseok's character will be properly corrected too.'
Seoyeon looked at the woman in front of her with a stern expression.
The reason Sim Cheongseok became a problem in her past life was largely due to his personality issues.
The actors who envied his talent were also a problem, but Sim Cheongseok's own attitude was definitely at fault too.
'Actor Jung Eunsun is definitely not someone who would let that slide.'
Because Sim Cheongseok had talent, she would even less leave him alone.
Therefore, Seoyeon thought this was truly a brilliant idea.
A perfect plan, so much so that she wouldn't even think she had come up with it herself!
'Now, I just need to watch.'
Until Rou makes his move.
Seeing Rou's personality when they met at the arcade back then, he wasn't the type to just take it lying down.
***
The filming set of
Before the script reading today, a tense atmosphere was flowing through the set.
Because of Arthur Diaz, who was right there.
'Today is the day I properly step on that bitch with my acting.'
The humiliation he suffered from Seoyeon several times.
He was thinking he would finally trample that woman in front of everyone today, but...
"Actor Joo Seoyeon said she couldn't come today because she has school matters."
"..."
Because of the director's words, everything was canceled.
Thanks to that, Arthur wasn't the only one flustered.
'Huh, Seoyeon's not coming?'
Narumi Sora stiffened.
If Seoyeon wasn't here, Arthur's counterpart would naturally become Narumi Sora, herself.
"...Please, take care of me."
Receiving Arthur's murderous gaze, Narumi Sora trembled.
It felt like she had become a rabbit in front of a tiger.
And, at that time.
What was Seoyeon doing?
'I didn't study at all.'
She was in the middle of taking an exam, of all things.
The final exams she hadn't studied for at all.
She had completely forgotten.
Until just yesterday evening, she was memorizing the script, thinking about the script reading today.
"Seoyeon, isn't the final exam tomorrow?"
Until she heard those words from Sooah.
'I'm doomed.'
Seoyeon's hands shook tremblingly as she solved the problems.
Because she felt this was a real disaster.