Chapter 20
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Chapter 20:
"After everyone's hard work!"
"It was truly the best!"
Following the conclusion of the play, the team of "From the Ground" rented an entire bar in Daehak-ro. Although not a large establishment, it was cozy enough for the cast and crew to sit together comfortably, eat, and drink.
"Above all, the side dishes here are delicious."
So Yijin, the writer, whose presence had been scarce since the auditions, extended her glass with a bright face.
Beside her, Director Seo Mihee clinked glasses with her. Having already had a few rounds, Seo Mihee's face was quite flushed.
"Yooil, cheers~"
Han Yooil clinked glasses with a smile.
"You worked hard, Director."
"Ha, right. I really did work hard."
Laughing cheerfully, Seo Mihee drained her glass and left her seat to make another toast with Jung Suho.
The assistant director, her face as red as Seo Mihee's, lowered her eyebrows and whispered to Yooil,
"Yooil are you okay now?"
"Huh?"
"During the curtain call, I thought you were going to faint."
"Ah! Right. The tears were really flowing like rain"
"Seeing Yooil cry made me tear up too."
""
Embarrassed.
Han Yooil, who was just about to get tipsy from the rounds of drinks, felt as if he had suddenly sobered up.
"It wasn't that serious."
"Ay!"
"It was! Seriously! It was intense!"
The assistant director, oblivious to Han Yooil's feelings, clapped her hands and added more.
Don't worry, it wasn't too bad.
'
Somehow, that consolation made him feel even worse.
Han Yooil picked up a slice of cucumber from in front of him, trying to calm his mind.
"Ah, right!"
Seo Mihee, who was filling her glass with a satisfied face after toasting with Jung Suho, suddenly exclaimed,
"There's a senior who desperately wanted to join our after-party I told them they could come I forgot to tell you guys. Sorry! My bad!"
The table responded generously to the director's boisterous apology,
"Ah, it's okay~"
"Why the formality all of a sudden! That's just like you, Director!"
"But Director, who is it?"
Asked by the staff, Seo Mihee giggled and replied,
"Oh, you know, someone with a lot of money and a bit of bad luck."
"Wow, Director, you had a rich senior?"
"Who is it?"
"Is it from the National University of Arts, Directing Department?"
As the staff made curious conversation, the door opened.
The first thing Yooil noticed was the tall figure and broad shoulders. A man in a fitting suit strode into the bar.
"Nice to meet you."
The man with striking features and a gentle smile continued,
"I'm Jang Jaehyun."Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
Han Yooil examined the unfamiliar man. Eyes with deep double eyelids, a high nose, and thin lips
Why does he look oddly familiar?'
He's the brother of Jang Jaeyi, the director who came looking for Han Yooil yesterday.
"!"
Yooil realized why the man seemed oddly familiar.
But he didn't have the luxury of time to ponder further. Brion quickly added information.
Also, he's the CEO of JJ Entertainment.
Han Yooil gazed at Jang Jaehyun, his eyes wide with recognition.
People around who had already recognized him were whispering among themselves.
"I heard you haven't received the preliminary contract yet."
"Yes. With the last performance I wanted to focus on the play."
Hearing Yooil's response, Jang Jaehyun smiled, seemingly satisfied. Then, he abruptly changed the topic.
"Actually, what Director Seo Mihee said is true. I'm not the type to enjoy these occasions."
Nevertheless, Jang Jaehyun's uncharacteristic urgency brought him here. Contrary to others' belief that he moved strictly based on meticulous calculation and analysis, he was someone who operated on instinct'. And now, his instinct was whispering to him.
Grab the person in front of you.
Jang Jaehyun's dark eyes were intently gazing at Han Yooil, a steadfast and persistent gaze.
"I'll get straight to the point. I'd like Han Yooil to work with our company."
Mr. Yooil, what will you do?
"I"
After meeting Jang Jaeyi, Han Yooil had been pondering continuously.
And his decision had already been made.
* * *
The next morning, Han Yooil stood in front of a building in Gangnam.
Soon, someone rushed out. It was an employee of JJ Entertainment, wearing their company ID.
"Hello, Actor! I'll assist you with the guidance."
Following the employee, Yooil entered the interior, which was neat and casual. The ash-colored marble floor, white walls, interspersed with objects, and large plants like Monstera, softened the potentially cold atmosphere.
Along the corridor hung black and white photos of barefoot actors in white clothing. The pictures conveyed a pure yet refined image. As Yooil attentively observed the profile pictures, Brion chimed in.
That's Go Heeyeon and Park Younghyun.
Actors associated with JJ Entertainment were mostly known for their solid acting and had been constantly appearing in both big and small projects recently.
"Please take a seat here."
Guided by the employee, Yooil entered the meeting room and sat down. It was a small but tidy meeting room.
It was about 5 minutes later when the door opened again.
"Have you been waiting long? Sorry about that."
Jang Jaeyi entered the meeting room with her hair tied up high, swaying with each step.
Han Yooil sat in the meeting room, looking down at the contract offered by Jaeyi. Brion quickly scanned the contract and gave its assessment.
The terms are quite favorable for a rookie actor.
Typically, rookie actors enter into contracts with a 50-50 profit distribution. However, the contract JJ Entertainment offered to Han Yooil stipulated a 70:30 profit distribution, with the possibility of renegotiation after a three-year term.
It was an offer Yooil found no reason to refuse.
""
Facing the contract, Yooil felt a strange surge of emotions. Just a few months ago, he hadn't even considered the possibility of becoming an actor. He had vaguely hoped to get an agency, but he had never expected to be offered such favorable terms.
Maybe the CEO or the director had misunderstood his potential. Or perhaps
No.
Brion interrupted Yooil's train of thoughts.
You should have more confidence in yourself, Mr. Yooil.
'
Though emotionless and devoid of warmth, the voice somehow managed to stabilize Yooil's wavering heart.
He let out a small sigh.
Will you sign?
Yooil nodded slightly and picked up the pen.
Everything proceeded rapidly after he signed the contract.
* * *
One morning, Lee Hyejin was abruptly woken up by an alarm from BlueChat. Annoyed, she grabbed her phone but her eyes widened as soon as she saw the post.
"What the Is this for real?"
The early-morning share from her fellow enthusiast was none other than an article about Han Yooil's new agency.
JJ Entertainment's new face Who could it be?
Rookie actor Han Yooil, joining forces with Go Heeyeon and Park Younghyun
Rookie with a commanding presence in the theater JJ Entertainment's new gem?
As Hyejin frantically read through the articles, a new BlueChat post caught her eye.
[@yool_actor Our actor's new profile shoot (photo)]
"Wow."
With a short exclamation, Hyejin clicked on the photo. The profile filling her phone's screen was of Han Yooil, dressed in a white shirt and black slacks, barefoot.
Even with such a basic outfit, he managed to exude such an atmosphere. It was almost unfair.
Hyejin, mesmerized by the profile, grabbed her phone and began posting like a whirlwind. Any trace of sleepiness had long since vanished.
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Chapter 20:
"After everyone's hard work!"
"It was truly the best!"
Following the conclusion of the play, the team of "From the Ground" rented an entire bar in Daehak-ro. Although not a large establishment, it was cozy enough for the cast and crew to sit together comfortably, eat, and drink.
"Above all, the side dishes here are delicious."
So Yijin, the writer, whose presence had been scarce since the auditions, extended her glass with a bright face.
Beside her, Director Seo Mihee clinked glasses with her. Having already had a few rounds, Seo Mihee's face was quite flushed.
"Yooil, cheers~"
Han Yooil clinked glasses with a smile.
"You worked hard, Director."
"Ha, right. I really did work hard."
Laughing cheerfully, Seo Mihee drained her glass and left her seat to make another toast with Jung Suho.
The assistant director, her face as red as Seo Mihee's, lowered her eyebrows and whispered to Yooil,
"Yooil are you okay now?"
"Huh?"
"During the curtain call, I thought you were going to faint."
"Ah! Right. The tears were really flowing like rain"
"Seeing Yooil cry made me tear up too."
""
Embarrassed.
Han Yooil, who was just about to get tipsy from the rounds of drinks, felt as if he had suddenly sobered up.
"It wasn't that serious."
"Ay!"
"It was! Seriously! It was intense!"
The assistant director, oblivious to Han Yooil's feelings, clapped her hands and added more.
Don't worry, it wasn't too bad.
'
Somehow, that consolation made him feel even worse.
Han Yooil picked up a slice of cucumber from in front of him, trying to calm his mind.
"Ah, right!"
Seo Mihee, who was filling her glass with a satisfied face after toasting with Jung Suho, suddenly exclaimed,
"There's a senior who desperately wanted to join our after-party I told them they could come I forgot to tell you guys. Sorry! My bad!"
The table responded generously to the director's boisterous apology,
"Ah, it's okay~"
"Why the formality all of a sudden! That's just like you, Director!"
"But Director, who is it?"
Asked by the staff, Seo Mihee giggled and replied,
"Oh, you know, someone with a lot of money and a bit of bad luck."
"Wow, Director, you had a rich senior?"
"Who is it?"
"Is it from the National University of Arts, Directing Department?"
As the staff made curious conversation, the door opened.
The first thing Yooil noticed was the tall figure and broad shoulders. A man in a fitting suit strode into the bar.
"Nice to meet you."
The man with striking features and a gentle smile continued,
"I'm Jang Jaehyun."Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
Han Yooil examined the unfamiliar man. Eyes with deep double eyelids, a high nose, and thin lips
Why does he look oddly familiar?'
He's the brother of Jang Jaeyi, the director who came looking for Han Yooil yesterday.
"!"
Yooil realized why the man seemed oddly familiar.
But he didn't have the luxury of time to ponder further. Brion quickly added information.
Also, he's the CEO of JJ Entertainment.
Han Yooil gazed at Jang Jaehyun, his eyes wide with recognition.
People around who had already recognized him were whispering among themselves.
"I heard you haven't received the preliminary contract yet."
"Yes. With the last performance I wanted to focus on the play."
Hearing Yooil's response, Jang Jaehyun smiled, seemingly satisfied. Then, he abruptly changed the topic.
"Actually, what Director Seo Mihee said is true. I'm not the type to enjoy these occasions."
Nevertheless, Jang Jaehyun's uncharacteristic urgency brought him here. Contrary to others' belief that he moved strictly based on meticulous calculation and analysis, he was someone who operated on instinct'. And now, his instinct was whispering to him.
Grab the person in front of you.
Jang Jaehyun's dark eyes were intently gazing at Han Yooil, a steadfast and persistent gaze.
"I'll get straight to the point. I'd like Han Yooil to work with our company."
Mr. Yooil, what will you do?
"I"
After meeting Jang Jaeyi, Han Yooil had been pondering continuously.
And his decision had already been made.
* * *
The next morning, Han Yooil stood in front of a building in Gangnam.
Soon, someone rushed out. It was an employee of JJ Entertainment, wearing their company ID.
"Hello, Actor! I'll assist you with the guidance."
Following the employee, Yooil entered the interior, which was neat and casual. The ash-colored marble floor, white walls, interspersed with objects, and large plants like Monstera, softened the potentially cold atmosphere.
Along the corridor hung black and white photos of barefoot actors in white clothing. The pictures conveyed a pure yet refined image. As Yooil attentively observed the profile pictures, Brion chimed in.
That's Go Heeyeon and Park Younghyun.
Actors associated with JJ Entertainment were mostly known for their solid acting and had been constantly appearing in both big and small projects recently.
"Please take a seat here."
Guided by the employee, Yooil entered the meeting room and sat down. It was a small but tidy meeting room.
It was about 5 minutes later when the door opened again.
"Have you been waiting long? Sorry about that."
Jang Jaeyi entered the meeting room with her hair tied up high, swaying with each step.
Han Yooil sat in the meeting room, looking down at the contract offered by Jaeyi. Brion quickly scanned the contract and gave its assessment.
The terms are quite favorable for a rookie actor.
Typically, rookie actors enter into contracts with a 50-50 profit distribution. However, the contract JJ Entertainment offered to Han Yooil stipulated a 70:30 profit distribution, with the possibility of renegotiation after a three-year term.
It was an offer Yooil found no reason to refuse.
""
Facing the contract, Yooil felt a strange surge of emotions. Just a few months ago, he hadn't even considered the possibility of becoming an actor. He had vaguely hoped to get an agency, but he had never expected to be offered such favorable terms.
Maybe the CEO or the director had misunderstood his potential. Or perhaps
No.
Brion interrupted Yooil's train of thoughts.
You should have more confidence in yourself, Mr. Yooil.
'
Though emotionless and devoid of warmth, the voice somehow managed to stabilize Yooil's wavering heart.
He let out a small sigh.
Will you sign?
Yooil nodded slightly and picked up the pen.
Everything proceeded rapidly after he signed the contract.
* * *
One morning, Lee Hyejin was abruptly woken up by an alarm from BlueChat. Annoyed, she grabbed her phone but her eyes widened as soon as she saw the post.
"What the Is this for real?"
The early-morning share from her fellow enthusiast was none other than an article about Han Yooil's new agency.
JJ Entertainment's new face Who could it be?
Rookie actor Han Yooil, joining forces with Go Heeyeon and Park Younghyun
Rookie with a commanding presence in the theater JJ Entertainment's new gem?
As Hyejin frantically read through the articles, a new BlueChat post caught her eye.
[@yool_actor Our actor's new profile shoot (photo)]
"Wow."
With a short exclamation, Hyejin clicked on the photo. The profile filling her phone's screen was of Han Yooil, dressed in a white shirt and black slacks, barefoot.
Even with such a basic outfit, he managed to exude such an atmosphere. It was almost unfair.
Hyejin, mesmerized by the profile, grabbed her phone and began posting like a whirlwind. Any trace of sleepiness had long since vanished.
Chapter 20:"After everyone's hard work!""It was truly the best!"Following the conclusion of the play, the team of "From the Ground" rented an entire bar in Daehak-ro. Although not a large establishment, it was cozy enough for the cast and crew to sit together comfortably, eat, and drink."Above all, the side dishes here are delicious."So Yijin, the writer, whose presence had been scarce since the auditions, extended her glass with a bright face.Beside her, Director Seo Mihee clinked glasses with her. Having already had a few rounds, Seo Mihee's face was quite flushed."Yooil, cheers~"Han Yooil clinked glasses with a smile."You worked hard, Director.""Ha, right. I really did work hard."Laughing cheerfully, Seo Mihee drained her glass and left her seat to make another toast with Jung Suho.The assistant director, her face as red as Seo Mihee's, lowered her eyebrows and whispered to Yooil,"Yooil are you okay now?""Huh?""During the curtain call, I thought you were going to faint.""Ah! Right. The tears were really flowing like rain""Seeing Yooil cry made me tear up too."""Embarrassed.Han Yooil, who was just about to get tipsy from the rounds of drinks, felt as if he had suddenly sobered up."It wasn't that serious.""Ay!""It was! Seriously! It was intense!"The assistant director, oblivious to Han Yooil's feelings, clapped her hands and added more.Don't worry, it wasn't too bad.'Somehow, that consolation made him feel even worse.Han Yooil picked up a slice of cucumber from in front of him, trying to calm his mind."Ah, right!"Seo Mihee, who was filling her glass with a satisfied face after toasting with Jung Suho, suddenly exclaimed,"There's a senior who desperately wanted to join our after-party I told them they could come I forgot to tell you guys. Sorry! My bad!"The table responded generously to the director's boisterous apology,"Ah, it's okay~""Why the formality all of a sudden! That's just like you, Director!""But Director, who is it?"Asked by the staff, Seo Mihee giggled and replied,"Oh, you know, someone with a lot of money and a bit of bad luck.""Wow, Director, you had a rich senior?""Who is it?""Is it from the National University of Arts, Directing Department?"As the staff made curious conversation, the door opened.The first thing Yooil noticed was the tall figure and broad shoulders. A man in a fitting suit strode into the bar."Nice to meet you."The man with striking features and a gentle smile continued,"I'm Jang Jaehyun."Updated from novelbin.comHan Yooil examined the unfamiliar man. Eyes with deep double eyelids, a high nose, and thin lipsWhy does he look oddly familiar?'He's the brother of Jang Jaeyi, the director who came looking for Han Yooil yesterday."!"Yooil realized why the man seemed oddly familiar.But he didn't have the luxury of time to ponder further. Brion quickly added information.Also, he's the CEO of JJ Entertainment.Han Yooil gazed at Jang Jaehyun, his eyes wide with recognition.People around who had already recognized him were whispering among themselves."I heard you haven't received the preliminary contract yet.""Yes. With the last performance I wanted to focus on the play."Hearing Yooil's response, Jang Jaehyun smiled, seemingly satisfied. Then, he abruptly changed the topic."Actually, what Director Seo Mihee said is true. I'm not the type to enjoy these occasions."Nevertheless, Jang Jaehyun's uncharacteristic urgency brought him here. Contrary to others' belief that he moved strictly based on meticulous calculation and analysis, he was someone who operated on instinct'. And now, his instinct was whispering to him.Grab the person in front of you.Jang Jaehyun's dark eyes were intently gazing at Han Yooil, a steadfast and persistent gaze."I'll get straight to the point. I'd like Han Yooil to work with our company."Mr. Yooil, what will you do?"I"After meeting Jang Jaeyi, Han Yooil had been pondering continuously.And his decision had already been made.* * *The next morning, Han Yooil stood in front of a building in Gangnam.Soon, someone rushed out. It was an employee of JJ Entertainment, wearing their company ID."Hello, Actor! I'll assist you with the guidance."Following the employee, Yooil entered the interior, which was neat and casual. The ash-colored marble floor, white walls, interspersed with objects, and large plants like Monstera, softened the potentially cold atmosphere.Along the corridor hung black and white photos of barefoot actors in white clothing. The pictures conveyed a pure yet refined image. As Yooil attentively observed the profile pictures, Brion chimed in.That's Go Heeyeon and Park Younghyun.Actors associated with JJ Entertainment were mostly known for their solid acting and had been constantly appearing in both big and small projects recently."Please take a seat here."Guided by the employee, Yooil entered the meeting room and sat down. It was a small but tidy meeting room.It was about 5 minutes later when the door opened again."Have you been waiting long? Sorry about that."Jang Jaeyi entered the meeting room with her hair tied up high, swaying with each step.Han Yooil sat in the meeting room, looking down at the contract offered by Jaeyi. Brion quickly scanned the contract and gave its assessment.The terms are quite favorable for a rookie actor.Typically, rookie actors enter into contracts with a 50-50 profit distribution. However, the contract JJ Entertainment offered to Han Yooil stipulated a 70:30 profit distribution, with the possibility of renegotiation after a three-year term.It was an offer Yooil found no reason to refuse.""Facing the contract, Yooil felt a strange surge of emotions. Just a few months ago, he hadn't even considered the possibility of becoming an actor. He had vaguely hoped to get an agency, but he had never expected to be offered such favorable terms.Maybe the CEO or the director had misunderstood his potential. Or perhapsNo.Brion interrupted Yooil's train of thoughts.You should have more confidence in yourself, Mr. Yooil.'Though emotionless and devoid of warmth, the voice somehow managed to stabilize Yooil's wavering heart.He let out a small sigh.Will you sign?Yooil nodded slightly and picked up the pen.Everything proceeded rapidly after he signed the contract.* * *One morning, Lee Hyejin was abruptly woken up by an alarm from BlueChat. Annoyed, she grabbed her phone but her eyes widened as soon as she saw the post."What the Is this for real?"The early-morning share from her fellow enthusiast was none other than an article about Han Yooil's new agency.JJ Entertainment's new face Who could it be?Rookie actor Han Yooil, joining forces with Go Heeyeon and Park YounghyunRookie with a commanding presence in the theater JJ Entertainment's new gem?As Hyejin frantically read through the articles, a new BlueChat post caught her eye.@yool_actor Our actor's new profile shoot photo"Wow."With a short exclamation, Hyejin clicked on the photo. The profile filling her phone's screen was of Han Yooil, dressed in a white shirt and black slacks, barefoot.Even with such a basic outfit, he managed to exude such an atmosphere. It was almost unfair.Hyejin, mesmerized by the profile, grabbed her phone and began posting like a whirlwind. Any trace of sleepiness had long since vanished.
