I Want to Be a Former Vtuber Chapter 83 (83/718)

[ Viewership↑ Hype↑]

[Consecutive variety show hits! Who is Jo Seo-yeon?]

[Eclat Etoile ‘Poor sales are a thing of the past’, a splendid return with ]

From the day after aired, several articles poured in one after another.

This was to an extent even I hadn't anticipated.

‘Is this a false advertisement?’

It was a serious worry in my heart.

Wouldn't people who actually use it get different results from mine and file complaints?

I simply have very tough skin, that's all.

Anyway, aside from that, Eclat Etoile reportedly contacted the agency excitedly.

"I heard the sales jumped tremendously."

"...Is that so?"

"They say you can't find in stores displaying Eclat Etoile right now because they're out of stock."

I smiled awkwardly at Manager Park Eun-ha's words.

‘Even so, I didn't expect it to be this much.’

Honestly, it didn't feel real.

I thought the commercial turned out well, but I never thought it would have such a huge impact.

‘Does this mean the impact of was that significant?’

Honestly.

Since watching aired yesterday, I haven't been able to properly lift my head at home.

My figure running around, practically tearing through the uninhabited island... to be honest, I was embarrassed.

‘This is all because I'm weak to feeling good.’

Rather, it was fine when I was young.

So to speak, roughly before the age of 10.

Because it was a time when the influence of my past life still remained.

‘However, it changed as puberty came.’

As I dipped my feet in earnest into the waves of emotion.

I began to taste what is commonly called good feelings.

As for bad feelings, recalling my past life, there were plenty of severe ones, so I was rather resilient against them.

But emotions I had never properly experienced in my past life.

Joy, or feelings of excitement and a fluttering heart.

I was very vulnerable to roughly those kinds of emotions.

To borrow Lee Ji-yeon's words.

"You're running around like an excited Retriever."

"...."

Actually, this isn't the first time something like this has happened.

There was a time like this once in middle school too.

Surprisingly, it seems I like being active.

‘Suddenly, I feel a bit worried.’

.

A youth romance drama.

The role I'm aiming for there, Jo Ha-rin, is a bouncy, distinctive character.

And, she was in the position of the tragic sub-heroine.

She was a role who had liked the main male protagonist 'Kim Si-hwan' since childhood, and was an idol trainee who followed him to join the audition program.

Naturally, Kim Si-hwan ends up paired with the female protagonist, Song So-ha, and Jo Ha-rin steps back.

‘The fact that Jo Ha-rin's screentime drastically decreases from episode 8.’

Episodes 7 to 8 are Jo Ha-rin's main episodes.

The episode where Jo Ha-rin quietly gives up on Kim Si-hwan and pushes Song So-ha forward.

‘Acting out love.’

Even if the feelings aren't mutual.

But the affectionate first love Jo Ha-rin holds for Kim Si-hwan.

The process leading up to giving it up, could I act that out well?

And seeing my appearance in this , I'm suddenly anxious about whether I can properly act out the emotion of love.

Should I just not go out for it?

The moment I was thinking that.

"Seo-yeon, the director of Eclat Etoile called!"

Eclat Etoile directly contacted Manager Park Eun-ha's phone.

"Oh my, Actor Jo Seo-yeon! Have you been well? It's nothing else, but we'd like to move forward together with Eclat Etoile from now on..."

Director Baek Min-chan said to Seo-yeon in a highly excited voice.

Roughly saying please take care of them in the future.

And.

"I'm saying this just in case, but your image! I would appreciate it if you could take care to maintain a good image as much as possible!"

Currently, I have a mystical image in the commercial.

And a lively image in the variety show.

In other words, it meant they wanted me to protect those positive images.

On top of that.

"At this rate, it seems like we might be able to renew the contract in the middle. I will work hard to make sure you receive at least double."

Director Baek Min-chan made that bold declaration and hung up.

After chewing on those words for a moment, I had no choice but to make a decision.

Over 400 million won.

The sight of me swimming in money briefly crossed my mind.

‘...Hmm.’

I looked at my phone and nodded.

‘Dream Future, I have to go for it.’

I made up my mind firmly like that.

***

If I were to name one more thing that changed after the variety show , it was the creation of Seo-yeon's fan sites.

The so-called Jo Seo-yeon Gallery.

Jo Seo-yeon Fan Cafe.

And so on, such things were slowly created.

The numbers weren't large, but anyway, just the fact that they were created was proof that her recognition had risen significantly.

Even though no proper drama or movie had been released.

However

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Anyway, while there were more vs. debates for a celebrity community, it was quite encouraging results.

There were actually many people keeping an eye on that community.

Especially.

"Ah, I should have grabbed her then after all."

Lee Hui-rok, the head of the actor management department at RY Entertainment who missed out on Seo-yeon, grabbed his head.

To think things would turn out like this.

"So I thought it might be better to offer a bit more..."

At Manager Song's subtle remark, Lee Hui-rok frowned.

"Ahem, Manager Song!"

"Yes, sir."

"Why are you being like this. I said that much was enough back then."

"Y-you did."

Anyway, it wasn't a small offer at that time either.

Because it was a condition any ordinary actor would have quickly accepted.

"Nova Entertainment... They really have no eye for things. To go to a place like that."

Tsk, Lee Hui-rok clicked his tongue.

When we sought her out, she had already signed with Nova Entertainment, so what could we do.

But honestly, I couldn't understand it.

Even if she had signed, if it was RY Entertainment, she should have come even if it meant breaking the contract.

Because there was a huge difference between RY Entertainment and Nova Entertainment to that extent.

Knock knock.

Just then, someone knocked on the office door and carefully opened it to enter.

"Oh, who is this? Isn't it our rising star?"

"Ah, yes. I heard you called for me."

Lee Hui-rok looked at the man who had just entered.

His age was roughly early twenties.

An idol currently attending university.

"Yeon-woo. How's your condition?"

"Ah, I'm doing great."

Ma Yeon-woo.

He was a popular member of JustX, the boy group recently launched by RY Entertainment.

A refreshing and handsome face.

Unlike his fresh face, his body was firmly trained, even earning the nickname 'Beast-dol', and he was the idol with the largest fanbase in JustX.

It was to the point where he could be called the male idol RY is currently pushing the most.

"Yeon-woo, you're steadily learning acting too, right?"

"Yes, of course."

He had a face overflowing with confidence.

Because he quickly gained popularity with JustX, his movements and words.

Overflowed with confidence in every little thing.

‘Young punk.’

Lee Hui-rok thought so inwardly and smiled softly.

Of course, Lee Hui-rok liked Ma Yeon-woo.

Since he was an important money line for RY Entertainment.

But seeing him succeed at a young age and show an arrogant side, it was hard to like him humanly.

‘That's typical, though.’

Whatever.

Even if he shows a slightly cheeky attitude in front of him, he's someone who can back it up.

"You probably know since you were called to the actor department, but there was a request to try your hand at acting in earnest this time."

"Acting? Ah, maybe a drama? Or a movie? I'd rather avoid ones with a lot of action acting if possible."

I only said the word 'acting', and he's already saying what he doesn't like.

Lee Hui-rok received Ma Yeon-woo's words with a smile.

"It's a youth romance drama. A drama being prepared by KMB."

"Youth romance?"

"It seems they're thinking of filming a drama with young idols or actors in their late teens or early twenties. It's a good opportunity. You can also compete with your peers."

"Ah, with peers."

Ma Yeon-woo saying that had a face overflowing with confidence.

As if he were the best among his peers, that kind of look.

"What's the drama's title?"

Lee Hui-rok almost burst into laughter at Ma Yeon-woo's attitude for a moment, but.

He soon held it in comfortably and continued speaking.

"Dream Future."

A drama filmed with young actors and idols gathered together.

Its content was a youth drama depicting the success process of idols.

***

The audition venue for .

It was packed with young actors from various entertainment agencies.

"They said no one would apply for ."

"But it's completely packed."

Shin Yun, the casting director of Dream Future, said so and looked to the side.

Then inwardly admired.

‘The only person pre-determined for .'

Park Jung-woo.

Actually, it wasn't even pre-determination.

The role was just set, that's all.

Today's audition was to cast for roles excluding the 'Kim Si-hwan' role taken by Park Jung-woo.

So Park Jung-woo participated as a judge for today's audition.

‘At first, I wondered if it was okay for such a young actor to take on the role of a judge.’

Casting Director Shin Yun felt the same way.

As far as he knew, Park Jung-woo was only twenty.

An age that could be considered 'young' even among young actors.

However, his popularity and veteran presence reminded one of a mid-career actor in his thirties or older.

Was it because his father was the great actor Park Sun-woong?

Because of that, Park Jung-woo drew attention.

His figure standing next to Shin Yun was practically proof that he was one of today's judges.

"Idols, actors. Most of them are rookies, though."

Park Jung-woo muttered like that.

Most of them were people trying acting for the first time.

To someone with a lot of experience, it might look a bit ridiculous, but he didn't laugh even once.

Rather.

‘It feels like his mind is somewhere else.’

It felt as if he was waiting for someone.

But would an actor Park Jung-woo would wait for participate in this audition?

‘No way.’

was a drama ambitiously prepared by KMB, but that meant the drama itself was challenging, not that it was a drama with a lot of investment.

Originally, the writer who wrote the script for was also a rookie.

The actors were also centered around rookies.

Honestly, from Shin Yun's perspective as the casting director, it was a composition that only made him sigh.

‘If this succeeds, I'll chop off my hand.’

Even with such thoughts, looking at Park Jung-woo, a vague sense of trust rose up.

An actor whose works might have shaken a little, but never failed.

"Wow, what the."

"Is JustX coming this time too?"

At that time, the audition venue buzzed.

The first thing that caught the eye was blonde hair.

And a man walking in with light clothing.

Even the manager beside him felt like his shoulders were needlessly puffed up.

‘JustX, Ma Yeon-woo.’

Park Jung-woo narrowed his eyes.

Since it was an idol drama, it perfectly suited a popular idol's first acting challenge.

‘As expected.’

Ma Yeon-woo shrugged his shoulders and moved his steps.

He could feel gazes from all directions looking at him.

‘There's no stage more fitting than this.’

A drama themed around idol auditions.

And himself, a popular idol.

Naturally, whatever the role, it was already in the bag.

‘What roles were there again?’

Actually, he didn't even remember well.

As he walked like that... suddenly, he felt the gazes were strange.

‘Hmm?’

It felt like they were looking at someone other than himself.

The attention seemed focused not on him, but behind him.

Ma Yeon-woo stopped walking.

And slowly turned his body around.

"....Aren't you going?"

In that moment.

Ma Yeon-woo lost his words.

A female student with black hair.

A girl who frowned slightly, as if uncomfortable that Ma Yeon-woo was blocking the way.

Jo Seo-yeon.

At her appearance, the actors including Ma Yeon-woo flinched in surprise.

‘Princess Yeon-hwa.’

Subsequently, everyone's gaze turned to Park Jung-woo, who played the role of Yoon Seo-il.

In the previous , the chemistry between the two had brought about a tremendous wave of impact.

‘Don't tell me for the role of 'Song So-ha'...’

It was already a known fact that Park Jung-woo was pre-determined for the male protagonist Kim Si-hwan's role.

But what if Jo Seo-yeon was aiming for the Song So-ha role here?

If so, it would be a draining fact for the other actresses.

Because even if they were the casting director, they would try to cast Seo-yeon for the 'Song So-ha' role.

However.

‘Who was the actor for the Jo Ha-rin role originally?’

Seo-yeon wasn't very interested in the Song So-ha role.

Because her interest was solely in the Jo Ha-rin role.

And.

‘This man.’

The soft-featured male actor looking at her? Or was he an idol?

It was a familiar face.

It made sense.

‘He's the actor playing the role that has a romance with Jo Ha-rin in the drama.’

Seo-yeon quietly looked up at Ma Yeon-woo.

And Park Jung-woo's eyes, watching the two of them, narrowed slightly.