Handsome since birth, road to stardom chapter 90

At that moment, PD Son Youngjae said,

“Miss Soo-jung, I really want to cast Kongja in this drama.”

“Oh, yes.”

“I know many producers and directors make such requests.”

“That’s true. But…”

Mom smiled bitterly.

“There are few who care for child actors. The PD knows the field better.”

PD Son Youngjae nodded.

“That’s right.”

“I didn’t bring Kongja here for fame or money. Though no one believes it, I don’t want to show Kongja off if possible. He’s an extraordinary child.”

Ah, as expected. That’s how it is.

“Still, the reason I’m letting him act is this. Kongja, do you want to do this project?”

I nodded.

“Yes! I want to do it!”

“Okay. I see.”

Mom looked at the producer and said,

“Kongja says he wants to do it.”

“Ah, I see.”

“It’s unusual, right? To ask a child’s opinion.”

PD Son Youngjae shook his head.

“No, well. Generally, it’s unusual, but somehow it suits this child.”

Mom smiled a bit.

“Yes. I think so too, which is why I asked. Of course, I make decisions too.”

Mom put me down on the sofa.

“Please take good care of him during the project.”

“Of course, we will.”

“Please send me the detailed schedule later.”

“Yes. Kongja, see you later.”

PD Son Youngjae turned around. Mom stroked my hair.

“She didn’t ask anything.”

She must have many questions.

“Ah, they’re all gone. It’s over! It’s all over! Kongja, let’s play with mom today.”

I smiled bashfully. Really, I loved my mom so much.

* * *

The preview for ‘When the Wind Touches’ wasn’t just once.

The movie toured almost nationwide, and there were many conversations with the audience.

‘Of course, as a child, I only go once.’

Honestly, I felt a bit disappointed.

‘I like previews.’

There are many unexpected situations too.

I want to go a few more times, but it’s probably not possible?

Deok-soo, unaware of my thoughts, was seriously choosing clothes for the preview.

‘Hmm, it’s a tough choice.’

Excuse me.

‘Let’s keep it simple.’

Why are you taking it so seriously?

‘The shirt is definitely from the children’s brand ‘Nini’. But should it be the bear bow tie in the middle or a ribbon? This is really tough.’

Deok-soo touched his chin and pondered for a while. I had no choice. I reached out for the bow tie with the bear in the middle.

“This one!”

“Ah, then I’ll take this.”

Mr. Deok-soo tied his bow tie. Then, holding the pre-packed luggage, he took my hand.

“Let’s go.”

“Yes!”

Just as we were crossing the living room, the lady of the house spoke up.

“Mr. Deok-soo, I packed some fruit! Eat it on the way. The oranges are delicious.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“Looks like Kongja is all dressed up.”

I smiled bashfully.

“We’re off!”

“Alright. Do well!”

Mr. Deok-soo bowed his head in thanks.

‘Hm, it looks like he’s been accepted.’

When Mr. Deok-soo first came, it was like walking on thin ice.

Maybe that’s why.

‘I think I understand.’

A person who rarely showed expression had a slight smile on their lips.

‘Looks like he’s happy.’

He’s a person who’s different from his appearance.

Mr. Deok-soo muttered softly.

“This is truly a good place.”

Ah, he’s embarrassed.

His face was slightly flushed.

I turned my head. Mr. Deok-soo is a good person, but I didn’t want to see that side of him.

* * *

As soon as we entered the waiting room, Han Woojin approached.

“Kongja! You missed me, didn’t you? I missed you so much!”

Not really.

‘But I can’t say that.’

I smiled brightly and said.

“Yes!”

“You’ve grown so much in just a few months.”

“Hyung! Look at this!”

As soon as I got off the floor, I ran towards Han Woojin. I used to fall every ten steps, but now I was stable even while running.

“Kongja, now you can run!”

“Ugh. Yeah.”

Han Woojin rubbed his eyes and got scolded by the makeup artist.

“You’re messing it up!”

“Oh, sorry. The kid is too cute, I couldn’t help it.”

People laughed as they looked at me. Mr. Deok-soo carried me to the sofa and said,

“You’ll get pushed around in a crowd.”

“Yes!”

“The screening is in 20 minutes, let’s have a snack.”

“Yes!”

Mr. Deok-soo took out barley tea and baby snacks. Just as I was chewing on a snack, another person entered the waiting room.

“Kongja!”

It was Yoon Jeonghyeon. I bowed my head.

“Hello!”

“Long time no see. Wow, you’ve grown so much.”

“Right? Kongja has grown, right? Even I was surprised.”

“At this age, they grow every day. But Kongja’s appearance…”

Teacher Yoon sat next to me and said,

“Our Kongja, you are really beautiful.”

Of course. Have you just noticed?

“Usually, at this stage, balance is a bit off and they don’t look that great, but not Kongja.”

“The camera director said that just by being on camera, Kongja adds to the narrative.”

“That’s true for our movie too. Kongja just standing in the breeze, wow.”

“Looks like I’ll have to follow Kongja around for a while.”

“Hey, you’re doing it again. Haven’t you learned your lesson?”

Teacher Yoon got up and walked towards Han Woojin. I blinked while eating my baby snack.

‘Huh?’

Teacher seemed slightly off balance.

‘Why?’

The shoes Teacher wore for the screening didn’t look comfortable.

‘Is that why?’

I wasn’t the only one who noticed. Han Woojin immediately supported her and asked,

“Actress Yoon, is your ankle okay?”

“Oh, you noticed. It’s nothing. I just twisted it a bit yesterday.”

“Where? It’s swollen.”

“At home. I tripped on the ground. Oh dear, it’s swollen? I iced it but it’s still like this.”

Han Woojin quickly sat her down.

“You should get that treated.”

“Well, I don’t know if I have time.”

“That’s true. Our screening schedule is tight. I’ll talk to the director.”

“Oh no, don’t say anything. It’s not serious enough to skip out.”

Geez.

‘You should go to the hospital.’

Even if it’s not serious.

‘But she doesn’t go often.’

Teacher always put work first.

I looked at her swollen ankle.

‘It can’t be helped.’

I muttered to myself.

‘Use coin! Show the coin amount needed for Yoon Jeonghyeon’s ankle treatment!’

[50 coins are consumed to know the cost.]

[To treat veteran actor Yoon Jeonghyeon’s ankle, 2,322 coins are needed.]

[In exchange, you will fall asleep 4 hours and 20 minutes later.]

It was a tricky amount of time.

‘The movie’s running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes?’

Usually, screenings last about an hour.

‘It should be enough. Execute!’

[Execution in 3 seconds.]

At that moment, a staff member opened the door and entered.

“Here you are. Please get ready.”

“Yes.”

Han Woojin quickly picked me up and supported Teacher.

“Oh dear, isn’t this hard for you?”

“I’ve been working out for this.”

“Really, Woojin, you…”

I quietly watched Han Woojin’s arm.

‘It’s trembling…’

But he didn’t drop her.

‘You should exercise more.’

Just holding hands would be enough.

I carefully watched Han Woojin. Korea’s top handsome man was sweating a lot.

‘He is nervous.’

But he didn’t let go.

* * *

“The screening of ‘When the Wind Touches’ begins now. Oh, Director, the preliminary reviews are great.”

Director Lee Jin-hwan spoke into the mic.

“Ah, I’m relieved too. I’m glad the audience liked it.”

“I heard it was hard to get investment at the beginning. Is that true?”

The audience murmured softly. I fidgeted with my fingers.
Honestly, I was uncomfortable.

‘Hey, Han Woojin.’

Why are you doing this?

Han Woojin was fidgeting with my hand. I sighed quietly.

I could just sit in a chair.

‘Why are you holding me?’

It’s frustrating!