Chapter 82: Image Management
Chapter 82 < Image Management >
“Let’s not interfere with the filming too much.”
“…”
“You know that, right?”
Yoo Yeon Seo, who tapped An Hyun-seong’s shoulder as if to encourage him, approached the director.
“I’m sorry. I ruined the wall.”
“It’s okay. There’s something to cover it up.”
It was a clever spot that wouldn’t show up on the camera. It was also a spot that could be hidden with some props.
Did he calculate this too? The director looked at Yoo Yeon Seo’s back with a strange expression. The director expected something to explode when he saw Yoo Yeon Seo’s manager holding his waist and trying to stop him. He didn’t stop because he realized his intention.
‘I wouldn’t have imagined this in the past.’
It was the ‘that Yoo Yeon Seo’ who used to cause trouble that solved the headache. Even if Yoo Yeon Seo was just being capricious, it looked like he was pointing out An Hyun-seong’s irresponsible behavior on the set.
Well, if I had to work late because of one person, I would too… Director Son approached An Hyun-seong.
“Are you okay, Hyun-seong?”
“…Yes, director.”
“I should have stopped you first… Let’s take a break and then do it.”
The director, who spoke with an unapologetic face, prepared for the filming of another actor. An Hyun-seong’s face turned red at the gaze directed at him.
“Manager.”
“Just stay put.”
An Hyun-seong’s agency manager stiffened his expression and crossed his arms. Managers usually don’t stick to rookie actors. It meant that he had high expectations for An Hyun-seong. To be exact, it was An Hyun-seong who gained popularity from ‘The Deprived People’.
An Hyun-seong, who realized that the manager was sticking to him because he was an extraordinary rookie, had a sense of privilege and developed star disease.
‘I pampered him too much.’
But he didn’t step in because of the background that Yoo Yeon Seo had behind him. He threatened him, but he didn’t really hit him, so it was vague. He was cautious because he didn’t know what would come back if he protested.
‘He was quiet and then suddenly?’
No, Yoo Yeon Seo was always like this. He was too complacent and responded too casually, believing the rumors that he had changed. The manager sighed.
“That’s why I told you to act like a rookie. You’re already suffering from star disease…”
An Hyun-seong, who was scolded, shut his mouth and sat down.
Lee Tae-gyeom looked at Yoo Yeon Seo, who sat down with his mouth slightly open. He knew his movements from the action school, but it was faster and more threatening than before. Was this what he meant by scaring him? He scared him properly.
“Wow, what did you do? Awesome.”
“Image management.”
He had never seen anyone do image management like this. Lee Tae-gyeom laughed.
‘He told me to stop him no matter what he does.’
But is that necessary now? He used to be anxious because he didn’t know where he would go, but now he seemed to be going in a good direction. Lee Tae-gyeom looked at Yoo Yeon Seo’s hand, which had hit the wall earlier.
“Are you feeling down? How’s your hand?”
“I’m fine.”
Yoo Yeon Seo raised his hand and showed it to Lee Tae-gyeom and Lim Seung-hyun. There was no trace of redness. He was a fool if he couldn’t control this much.
“The manager over there is looking at us, is he saying anything?”
“Me? How?”
“How… he can’t.”
“He’ll just spread gossip behind my back.”
And that was what he wanted. He hoped to improve his image a little bit, but he didn’t want it to improve this much.
Lately, there had been a lot of positive reactions to Yoo Yeon Seo’s re-evaluation, but wouldn’t it be easier for his future entertainment career if he had a slightly troublemaker image? He wouldn’t have to worry about people like An Hyun-seong interfering with the filming.
“Wow, you’re crazy.”
“Isn’t that too much?”
“Why? I liked it.”
“Still, what if you really hit him…”
He smiled softly at the murmuring sound nearby. If he really hit him, that would be assault. The original Yoo Yeon Seo didn’t commit any crimes either.
‘I should have done this sooner.’
Yoo Yeon Seo didn’t avoid An Hyun-seong’s gaze, which was staring at him.
‘The one you should be afraid of is not Go Hyo-joon, but me.’
So don’t be so arrogant and focus on the filming. An Hyun-seong turned his head at Yoo Yeon Seo’s strong gaze.
“Yeon Seo.”
He got up from his seat at the director’s call.
‘The Deprived People Season 2’ was nearing the end of filming. Yoo Yeon Seo, who had a lot of scenes at the end, showed up at the set and acted as Lee Tae-o.
“Something came outside.”
“Wow, what is it?”
When lunch time came, the staff’s faces brightened, thinking they would eat the usual lunch box.
***
“Sir, I think you should go outside.”
“Why? Oh, don’t tell me…”
I had a feeling of déjà vu… I made a bored expression and followed Lim Seung-hyun to the buffet car set up next to the filming site.
“…Juseong Hotel?”
“Wow, it’s not just a buffet, it’s a hotel buffet!”
“Who sent this?”
The staff walked briskly. In Korean society, where greetings start with asking if you’ve eaten, giving food is a sure way to make people happy.
There was a tent set up outside the buffet car, with a table decorated with flowers and gifts for the staff, such as neck pillows, wine, cigarettes, and so on.
‘The secretaries must have worked hard.’
My father said he was interested, but he really did it. Anyone would think he was a fan, the way he prepared so thoroughly.
“Wow, this wine is expensive…”
“Crazy, there are luxury brands here?”
“Really?”
And the gifts were all high-end products, without any discrimination between the low-level staff and the director, the extras, and the actors. Everyone was amazed and took pictures.
“Yeon Seo, we’ll enjoy this.”
“Yes.”
“I’ve never received a support buffet from the chairman of Juseong Group in my life.”
“The chairman?”
Yeon Seo frowned at the director’s words. Not my father?
He checked the banner sign outside and chuckled.
Go, my grandson!
Juseong Group Yoo Chang-ho Chairman
“…Did Grandpa really do this?”
Why is Grandpa here? He was the last person I expected to do this kind of support. He immediately called him.
“Grandpa.”
(You finally contacted me first. I guess you’re ready.)
“What is this? Did you really think of this?”
(Of course I did! Who else?)
Yeon Seo dropped his phone away from his ear. No, I really can’t believe it.
“Why did Grandpa do this…?”
(Gunmin, that guy, kept bragging, so I tried it too.)
He heard a faint cough in his voice, as if he was embarrassed. He sent it because he didn’t want to lose to his father, but he also cared about his grandson and checked his filming schedule. Yeon Seo felt a warmth in his chest.
‘There’s a day like this.’
When I first entered this body, he was the one who yelled at me to behave properly. I couldn’t imagine he would do this.
(Is there anything else to say?)
“Thank you. I’ll enjoy it.”
He was disappointed by the short answer, but he had been cold all this time, so he couldn’t expect more. He decided to be satisfied that his grandson called him first.
(Well, come home for a visit.)
“…I’ll come when the filming is over.”
He was worried about the annex at Grandpa’s house, but it would be weird to say he would come later after receiving this. He hung up and stood next to the banner sign as Itaegyeom asked him to take a picture.
***
Yoo Gunmin ran to Yoo Chairman’s study with the support certification photo posted on his son’s SNS.
“Father. What is this?”
“You don’t even knock.”
He was about to scold him, but he smiled faintly when he saw the screen in his son’s hand.
“Well, it’s nothing…”
Y__Yeon Seo
Someone richer than me sent me this #support#grandpa
I enjoyed it.
Yoo Gunmin frowned. You said why I sent this when I did! And two lines of text! Two hashtags! And the people’s reactions were different from Yoo Gunmin’s.
[Issue☆] Yeon Seo, receiving a lot of family love with support certification
‘Special People’ production team’s special support certification… a hotel buffet sent by Juseong Yoo Chang-ho Chairman
Yeon Seo, ‘Special People’ luxurious support certification shot
-Wow, is this really from Yoo Chairman?
-That’s crazy, lol
-Chairman’s love for his grandson is amazing
Countless articles and derivative posts poured out. Even if they exaggerated a bit, every community was talking about Yeon Seo and Yoo Chairman.
Yoo Chairman, who had only been seen in stern press photos and at presidential invitation dinners, had never been exposed to the media, so his support was shrouded in mystery. Of course, the reaction was explosive.
“What do you mean? It’s just a meal.”
President Yu answered casually, with his arms crossed.
“Did you expect your father to send something like this?”
“Is it hard? I just have to tell the kids below to do it.”
The people in the secretary’s office who ran around as if they were following the president’s orders were expecting to receive an incentive. They were happy to receive this thanks to the young master.
Yoo Gunmin, who sat in front of President Yu, racked his brain. He had to think of a better support than his father.
“Didn’t you oppose Yeon Seo becoming an entertainer?”
“A little escapade is not bad, right? I’ll let it go until he graduates from school.”
“You still can’t let go of your attachment. Just leave Yeon Seo alone to do what he wants.”
“Yunho needs more people to back him up! He looked like he was doing well on the show last time.”
Your sons are helping you with the company work? Yoo Gunmin smiled sheepishly.
“Don’t make that face in front of others. That’s why they say you’re a son-obsessed fool.”
“That’s a compliment to me… But, who was the guest who came and left?”
Yoo Gunmin looked at the tea cup that was not yet cleared and asked.
“Yeon Seo came and left.”
“What are you doing, telling me that now?”
“Hey! Vice president!”
Yoo Gunmin jumped up and ran out of the study. Yeon Seo must have already gone home long ago.
“Tsk tsk, you raised your son wrong.”
President Yu shook his head as he watched Yoo Gunmin leave without any greeting.
In the end, Yoo Gunmin returned home with a disappointed look.
“Did you know that father sent a buffet to Yeon Seo?”
“I saw it. I also booked a schedule. Maybe tomorrow?”
“You too?”
Yoo Gunmin’s eyes widened as he felt the competition growing. His wife, Choi Yujin, laughed out loud.
“Do you know that?”
“What?”
“Yunho also said he’s sending something.”
Yunho didn’t think much and decided to send something too, since his father did. Yoo Gunmin smiled happily.
“Yunho knows how to take care of his brother.”
“If father sent it through Jusung Hotel, the ladies would hear about it too, right?”
His brothers would also join in the fun. Yoo Gunmin sighed as if he had lost his country.
“…Taking care of my sons was my joy.”
His big aunt, Yoo Minjung, and his small aunt, Yoo Sunyoung, also heard the news and sent luxurious food and snack carts. And on top of that, his cousin, Park Sunwoo, who was a troublemaker, also sent a coffee cart. They sent them so recklessly that they couldn’t send them back.
The production team of ‘The Deprived People’ enjoyed the hotel buffet and coffee for a week. Naturally, the staff’s attitude towards Yeon Seo was more than favorable. The image of a troublemaker that he had tried to restore was gone.
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