"Hoo!"
Seo Yeon took a deep breath and opened her eyes strongly.
Of course, even doing so, the intensity was less than usual.
Seo Yeon, who was playing Princess Yeonhwa, naturally had a different atmosphere from the start.
Separately from that, her mind had calmed down.
If the usual Seo Yeon was easily swayed by emotions, "now" was the opposite.
In a different sense from her childhood self, she could calmly observe the situation.
She didn't know whether this was because of the influence of playing Princess Yeonhwa, or because her current age and her past life self were exquisitely overlapping.
'The reaction wasn't bad.'
Seo Yeon looked at the Popularity Award she held in her hand.
She had come up with a relatively calm expression, but inwardly she had been very nervous.
What if she made a mistake.
What if she accidentally put too much strength while holding the award and broke it.
She had been worried about such things when she went up.
'I was that nervous, but you couldn't even help, let alone not hinder me.'
Seo Yeon looked at Park Jung-woo with slightly sulky eyes.
He had playfully countered her, but how nervous she was at that moment.
She found Park Jung-woo, who made such jokes to her, truly ungrateful.
'You were mean, really.'
Park Jung-woo, who was in the middle of conducting the Music Award presentation, inadvertently shuddered at that gaze.
'Wh-what? Why are you looking at me like that?'
If the usual Seo Yeon had glared at him, his spine would have run cold, but the current Seo Yeon was different.
Literally a sulky gaze.
Park Jung-woo let out an inward sigh for who knows how many times today at the gaze of a cute girl containing a slight rebuke.
'You're really interfering in a different way.'
While Seo Yeon thought she had been interfered with by Park Jung-woo.
Park Jung-woo for his part was quite troubled.
Anyway, he couldn't help being conscious of her, and self-disgust at himself for being so conscious also washed over him.
Being swayed by something so trivial at this sacred film festival.
"Ahem, then the next is the Best Couple Award."
"Yes! This year, there were several works where various couples showed off their affectionate charm."
"We will announce the Best Couple who made the audiences' hearts flutter this year!"
Best Couple Award.
It was essentially the same as an event award.
"Actors Lee Ji-yeon and Jo Seo-hee of
Park Jung-woo shouted so, and checked the script again.
It was because he momentarily felt like he had said something wrong.
Huh? Lee Ji-yeon, Jo Seo-hee?
But, the Best Couple Award no less?
'Ah, did they give it because of that?'
There might have been various reasons.
As Korean culture spread throughout the world, the number of people interested in such award ceremonies was also increasing.
Considering their gaze, it wasn't a bad choice at all.
'If you only look at the acting, it was worthy of receiving it.'
It was the work with the strongest romantic elements, after all.
However.
"Uh, us?"
"Really?"
Jo Seo-hee and Lee Ji-yeon were also flustered.
It seemed they didn't expect to receive such an award.
Still, Jo Seo-hee was a pro.
As soon as the camera turned to her, she smiled brightly and waved to those around her.
Perhaps it was to take care of Jo Seo-hee, for whom it was ambiguous to receive a proper award today.
If she hadn't already received the Best Leading Actress, this year's Best Leading Actress would have been Jo Seo-hee.
Since she had performed so remarkably, it would have been ambiguous to send her home empty-handed.
Thanks to that, Lee Ji-yeon ended up being dragged out by Jo Seo-hee's hand.
'No, wait. Wait I said wait? She's surprisingly strong too.'
Was it thanks to riding her bicycle so enthusiastically.
Lee Ji-yeon couldn't help but be dragged along by Jo Seo-hee.
'You can let go of my hand. My hand!'
Ji-yeon glanced at Seo Yeon.
It was because she recalled Seo Yeon's reaction during the 'kiss scene' filming before.
Lamiel and Alice…….
Since Seo Yeon had muttered such words and fainted, she couldn't help but worry.
If she fainted at an award ceremony like today, there would be no answer.
"……."
Fortunately, Seo Yeon was clapping with an extremely comfortable face, clap, clap.
She didn't open her mouth, but at least regarding her face, she was extremely peaceful.
'Is she okay?'
Ji-yeon tilted her head for a moment, then followed Jo Seo-hee up to the stage.
Seo Yeon, who was watching Ji-yeon and Jo Seo-hee, slowly unclenched the teeth that had been fiercely biting her lower lip.
'……Thank goodness.'
If it hadn't been for her sturdy body, blood beads would have flowed from her lips.
'I'm glad I got my emotions under control.'
If it had been her usual self, she definitely would have collapsed.
It was a scene she could be so certain about.
And, the reason she collapsed during Yeon Sun-ye and Michiko's kiss scene was because Yeon Sun-ye's acting at the time was a performance referencing 'Lamiel.'
The usual Lee Ji-yeon is fine.
As long as she doesn't momentarily think of the red pill.
Above all, Princess Yeonhwa's mental image isn't shaken by this level.
Even the clumsy Seo Yeon who would have been unable to contain her anger toward Jo Seo-hee normally, was now an endlessly benevolent princess.
Let's just forgive her by slightly pinching her side later.
However, there was one thing Seo Yeon hadn't considered.
That the Seo Yeon who pinches would be the 'usual' Seo Yeon, not the 'current' Seo Yeon.
Thinking of that, it would be an extremely cruel treatment for Jo Seo-hee.
***
After the event-style awards were wrapped up, the staff who worked behind the scenes also received their awards one by one.
Part 1 ended as an hour flew by in an instant.
After a brief break, Part 2 began, and unlike the light atmosphere earlier, Park Jung-woo's serious voice could be heard.
The awards being presented from now on were ones that represented the authority and power of the Blue Dragon Film Festival.
And, the first of those.
"Then, the next order is now…… the Best New Actor category."
Best New Actor.
Best New Actress.
Awards given to rookie actors who performed greatly this year.
It was truly a difficult award to receive.
That's because it was an award given only to 'rookie actors.'
If you show enough performance to catch the public's eye and let a year pass, you usually can't receive it.
Because it becomes ambiguous to bear the title of 'rookie.'
No matter how outstanding the acting ability, it's an award that can only be received during a limited period.
"Who will receive it?"
"……Actor Joo Seo-yeon?"
"It's possible, but then could a triple crown be possible?"
"No way……"
"Then it would be Yeon Ah-rin."
A rookie actress who appeared in a film that set a record approaching 5 million this year.
Since she played quite a significant role and showed impressive acting, she was an actor who could certainly be mentioned.
Such voices could be heard from not far away.
The full-scale awards starting now have a great impact on an actor's career.
The Best Couple Award or Popularity Award don't leave deep marks on a career, but from the Best New Actor award, it's different.
'Still, it's a relief I'm not going home empty-handed.'
Lee Ji-yeon breathed a sigh of relief, satisfied with the Best Couple Award given to her.
Her family and even relatives would be gathered watching today's award ceremony, so wasn't she showing them receiving at least one award.
The faces of the nominated candidates are illuminated on the giant electronic screen.
Seeing that, her heart unconsciously stirs.
She averts her eyes and closes them.
"It's okay."
At Ji-yeon's appearance, Seo Yeon said with a soft smile.
Calmly holding Ji-yeon's wrist.
"……I'm not used to it, so don't say that with that kind of expression."
"Hehe."
At Ji-yeon's words, Seo Yeon softly covers her mouth with her hand and laughs.
Paradoxically, it suits her extremely well but is also extremely awkward.
Probably, the appearance itself is flawless, but it's because of the long-held perception of Seo Yeon.
"I told you before. You're amazing, I said."
And one more thing, if there was something she learned today, it was that Seo Yeon in this state is frighteningly honest.
"You can trust me."
As majestic music played, colorful lights began to move in all directions.
Searching for the star who sparkled with starlight for the first time in this place today.
You can trust me.
When Seo Yeon said that, her stirred heart calmed down.
It wasn't just because she believed her words.
She simply realized that she was being excessively nervous.
If she could receive an award so easily just by making one decent film, there would be too many aggrieved actors in the world.
'Just hearing her say I'm amazing is something.'
Seo Yeon is implicitly honest, so she doesn't force compliments about things she couldn't do.
Even to her close friend Ji-yeon.
When she appeared in a cable drama before and asked how her acting was.
"It was just okay."
She only said sullenly.
She had sulked for a while at those words, but it was true.
It was just okay.
Her acting at that time.
But now she said it was amazing, so wasn't it significant progress?
So, this much should be satisfactory…….
"The Best New Actress of this year is, actor Lee Ji-yeon!!"
Right as she was thinking that, bright lighting shone on Ji-yeon.
Startled, she looked at the electronic screen and saw her own surprised face reflected.
What, the Best New Actress this year is me?
Ji-yeon's pupils wavered as she turned to the side.
For reference, even Seo Yeon hadn't received the Best New Actress.
Was it okay for her to receive it.
Momentarily, such a thought made her hesitate, and Seo Yeon poked her side.
"Did you prepare an acceptance speech?"
There was no way she prepared one.
Ji-yeon hurriedly stood up and went up to the stage.
"Ah, um. Ah, hello,"
Awkwardly going up to the stage, Lee Ji-yeon, who grabbed the microphone, was at a loss for words.
Earlier it was nice that Jo Seo-hee skillfully chattered in her stead, but this time it was just her.
"To the many people who helped me…… I'm truly grateful. Representative Kang Chan-yul. Director Baek Min, and……."
Rambling.
She didn't even know what she was saying well.
When she came to her senses, she had already returned to her original seat.
As she stared blankly at the Best New Actress award in her hand.
"Honestly."
Seo Yeon said in a small voice.
"I thought it would be Best Leading Actress. It's a shame."
At those words, Ji-yeon belatedly snapped to her senses.
It was because she wondered if this was something said in earnest right now.
Then Seo Yeon smiled softly with her eyes.
'I really can't figure out what you're thinking.'
It used to be so easy to know what the usual Joo Seo-yeon was thinking at times like this, but not now.
Is this why she came doing such method acting today?
She said it was for image management, but it's truly frightening.
"Joo Seo-yeon."
"Yeah?"
"Aren't you frustrated?"
Best New Actress.
Originally, it was an award Seo Yeon could have received.
Just look at the actor Yeon Ah-rin sitting next to Hwang Min-hwa.
Isn't she even tearful about how unfair it is?
But Seo Yeon was calm.
As if she knew this would happen.
'No, maybe it's natural.'
She could roughly guess the reason she didn't receive it.
Surely, a bigger award was prepared separately.
Even so, there was no way she wouldn't be disappointed about not receiving the Best New Actress.
In particular, the public would have preferred Seo Yeon achieving a triple crown or double crown over herself receiving the Best New Actress.
"……Hehe. You care about something like that?"
"Wh-what, w-well, I c-could care about it."
While having such a conversation, the award ceremony continued to progress.
The Best New Actor award presentation ended.
Now the next order was the Best Supporting Actress, selecting the most active supporting actress of the year.
In terms of rank, it was inferior to the Best Leading Actress, but it was also an award that an ordinary actor could never receive in their lifetime.
"I don't care."
Eventually, the colorful lighting sparkled again and began to move.
Searching for the star that lit up this year.
"I've already received something similar once."
Best Young Actor Award.
This too was an award that could only be received once.
At that time it was a drama, though.
Coincidentally, showing the acting she did in the drama she appeared in at that time in this place now was also a little amusing.
"I will announce the Best Supporting Actress of the 41st Blue Dragon Film Festival."
Probably, no one would remember.
"The signal that announced the revival of Korean cinema this year. Who showed remarkable acting as Cha Seo-ah in
Bright light visited this place once again.
This time, not above Ji-yeon's head, but Seo Yeon's.
"……Actor Joo Seo-yeon!!"
Fervent applause burst out.
Probably, the actors in this place today had already guessed.
That she received the Best Supporting Actress simply because she had no leading work this year.
The Best Supporting Actress was decided from the start.
Everyone thought so.
Because she was the star of this year who shone that brightly.
"I'll be back."
Hoo, Seo Yeon gave a glance to Ji-yeon and Jo Seo-hee, then stood up from her seat.
She had told Ji-yeon calmly, but she was by no means peaceful.
If it had been her usual self, she might have stiffened so much that even the surrounding atmosphere would have hardened.
But now, one step.
She stepped lightly toward the award ceremony.
Following her footsteps, countless viewers watching the award ceremony looked at her through the cameras.
'For some reason, Seo Yeon seems different from usual, right?'
'True……, that scary appearance from last time.'
'Scary? She's pretty, right?'
'I like that unnie.'
'Unnie, don't say such things that make her feel left out.'
'Yeah!'
Young-bin and Soo-ah looking at their daughter's appearance through the TV. And younger sister Soo-yeon.
'Da-hyun, Seo Yeon is really pretty.'
'That's a real celebrity. Different from at school.'
'T-t-that's true? She's like a princess.'
Seo Yeon's high school friend, Da-hyun, and her friends were gathered watching it.
- Why is Joo Seo-yeon pretty today
- ??? Joo Seo-yeon's face was always top-tier
- Honestly she has some immature kid-like aspects so that's why
- But something's different today, is that for real
- She set the mood because it's an award ceremony ㅋㅋㅋ
- Why isn't Joo Seo-yeon Best Leading Actress?
- Fact) Because she has no leading work
- But she is really different today. Just insane
Her fans, and viewers left such impressions.
"Seems like I've seen it before."
"Before?"
"The last time Seo Yeon received an award before she disappeared."
Best Young Actor Award.
Jo Seo-hee recalled what Seo Yeon had just said, reminiscing about that time.
Seo-hee, who was at that venue, remembered Seo Yeon going up to the stage while trembling.
It was so frustrating.
Frustrating, but that time when she fell for her acting after seeing it.
The iron-like child, the moment she showed tears for the first time.
"Hello. I'm Joo Seo-yeon. I didn't know I'd be standing in such a place, so I'm very nervous. ……Ah, did I really not know? Hehe, I can't tell you that."
The child who cried her eyes out was now a young woman smiling.
It was different from that time.
Trembling, but peaceful.
She stood in that place as a proper star fitting for that position.
"This past year, there were truly many things."
Seo Yeon spoke to the many people looking at her.
"Challenging a film for the first time, honestly I was very worried. After all, showing my appearance to many people was truly the first time in a long while."
After conveying the 'thanks to those who helped,' which regularly appears in award ceremonies.
Seo Yeon calmly continued her acceptance speech.
"That's why I was truly glad that so many people loved Cha Seo-ah."
She gathered both hands in front of her chest as if praying.
As if the love for her had gathered there.
"And Yuina, it was quite a challenging role for me. Liking someone……was a rather unfamiliar emotion for young me."
10 years.
Such time had flowed since she first started as an actor, but she was still young.
Even though her body had grown as much as an adult, her emotions were still those of a child.
A clumsy child who didn't know much and had much to learn.
"Therefore, I think I still lack many things. Standing in this place today must be because many people helped someone like me."
Seo Yeon's acting always began with depicting others.
There were almost no emotions she had awakened herself.
She was never such a great person who could do everything on her own.
"I am still young."
When she was young, her acting was a small aquarium.
No, it might have been a fishbowl.
Emotions she still didn't know.
A small, fragile fishbowl that held so much water.
How fortunate it was that it didn't break then.
"And there is much I don't know."
She learned from many people.
Leaving the small fishbowl, she was able to reach a wide aquarium resembling the sea.
"And there are still many things I cannot do."
And, opening the door of the aquarium and stepping forward, she was able to wet her feet in the waves washing up on the shore.
Even without deeply submerging in the sea, she was able to walk along the beach and paint wonderful pictures.
"Therefore, I want to continue learning."
Still, because there were many opportunities she could have.
Even though the time to become an adult was approaching.
"As an actor."
So that she can become an actor people cannot forget.
"Then I ask for your continued support going forward."
Clear applause burst out at the sight of Seo Yeon slowly bowing.
It was the moment when, in the truest sense, the genius child actor had returned after 10 years.
***
After the Blue Dragon Film Festival award ceremony ended, a small stir arose.
The Best Leading Actress went to Hwang Min-hwa, but Hwang Min-hwa who went up to the stage didn't look very happy.
As if she thought the owner of this award wasn't herself.
She eventually smiled brightly, but anyone who knew her would have noticed.
That Hwang Min-hwa, who thirsted for honor more than anyone, was feeling unsettled about receiving the Best Leading Actress.
In fact, what became the hot topic at this award ceremony was, unusually, not the actors who received the Best Actor and Best Actress.
The actress Lee Ji-yeon who received the Best New Actress.
And the actress Joo Seo-yeon who received the Best Supporting Actress.
And
With the situation turning out this way, the slightly stalling audience numbers for
The
While projections emerged that if it continued like this, it could achieve 10 million admissions.
"Yesterday's awards went to those who deserved them, right?"
"Yes, there's nothing that feels off either. It's so clean it's almost scary."
For reference, the Best Picture went to
The Best Actor went to actor Kim Dae-heon, who played the role of 'Im Seung-cheol' in
Since it was a work that dominated the theaters early this year, it was a natural outcome.
"The acceptance speech was good……."
Han Sun-ah, who recalled the words Seo Yeon had uttered when she received the 'Best Young Actor' 10 years ago, even shed a tear.
It was a line that would remain in the memory if one was a long-time fan of Seo Yeon.
"Reporter Han, you went to this award ceremony, right? Do you happen to have that poster they handed out? It still hasn't been uploaded."
"But if we use that, the image quality is……."
"Ah, it's okay. I have a separate file I received."
"Wow, really? Reporter Han, how on earth did you get something like that?"
At the words of her colleague journalist, the reporter from Seonyang Media.
And Seo Yeon's number one fan, Han Sun-ah, smiled faintly.
This was because it was a 'gift' she had personally received from her agency.
"The poster came out well. The main color is black with red mixed in. A color that perfectly suits actor Joo Seo-yeon."
"The white dress at this award ceremony was nice too, right?"
"But if it's actor Joo Seo-yeon, I still like this one the best."
Han Sun-ah wanted to say something to her colleague but held back.
Actually, she too had taken and kept several photos of Seo Yeon's appearance in the white dress this time.
'……Well, they did come out well.'
She thought as she looked at the poster to be featured in the article.
The OTT drama soon to be revealed,
That too would become a central figure in the storm.