The Genius Actor Who Brings Misfortune

Chapter 73



Translator: Marctempest
Editor: Rynfinity

Chapter 73

[Announcement] This is Lee Yeon-jae. Thank you all for the birthday wishes.

Hello, this is Lee Yeon-jae.

This is my first time writing a post, so there might be some mistakes. I ask for your understanding in advance.

(If there is a set format, please let me know in the comments. I will correct it.) I checked the gifts you all prepared this morning. Thank you.

I haven’t properly greeted you yet, so I’m wondering if it’s okay to receive such gifts.

Thank you for preparing them so generously. I will use them for a long time.

I’ve never written a thank-you note before, so I asked my manager in advance, and he said it’s common to write a review of the gifts received.

So, I’ll start with the first gift.

(Photo 1)(Photo 2)

The wrapping paper was sky blue. It was very pretty.

If you look at the left photo, there was a note with writing attached between the wrapping papers, which I carefully removed and placed in a notebook so it wouldn’t be damaged. Thank you.

(Photo 4)(Photo 5)(Photo 6)(Photo 7)

Inside the box were sneakers.

There were two laces, one white and one sky blue. I don’t know the exact material, but it looks like it will be well-ventilated even in the summer.

I was worried that the size might not fit, but fortunately, it fit well.

I think it will look better when worn with white socks.

Please refer to the wearing photo at the bottom right for the colors.

The front toe was quite round, so it felt very stable when worn.

I can’t give you detailed information about the shooting schedule as it is confidential, but I will wear them every time I go out. Thank you.

This concludes the gift review post.

I’m worried that my writing skills were lacking and the message might not have been conveyed smoothly.

I wanted to ask my manager to check it, but he stepped out for a moment.

Next time, I will study a bit more to make it easier to read.

Thanks to you all, I had a great day. Really, thank you.

Please take care of your health, as it is a season when it’s easy to catch a cold.

Thank you.

― Yeon-jae, I think you should stop improving your writing skills here….

└ LOL

― Is the number of characters real? I almost lagged for a moment;

― How many times did you say thank you? I get that you’re thankful. Stop saying itㅠㅠ

└ I counted, it’s 17 times.

― Is this what it’s like to be a fan of a rookie actor…? The response is thrilling^^ I want to give another giftㅋㅋㅋㅋ

― But didn’t he still not even enter middle school?? Why does he talk like that ㅠㅠ Did he swallow an old man?

└ It’s not just the tone, but the choice of words is unusual… I’m starting to doubt he wrote it himself.

└ I thought it was written by a news announcer, especially the last line, totally news material.

└ His tone is so stiff that it actually makes sense that he wrote it himselfㅋㅋ If someone else wrote it, fire them immediately.

― This was my first time supporting, but it was done neatly! The unified sky blue theme was so prettyㅠㅠ

* * *

“My kid is so cute, what should I do….”

A woman, who was the president of the fan club, sighed.

She had experience fangirling over many famous idols and actors, including some 2D characters.

She had personally hosted support events and birthday cafes, but this was the first time she felt this satisfied.

She couldn’t stop thinking about kidnapping this cute and adorable baby deer right away.

[A historic birthday gift review post is out, LOL]

[Current situation in Lee Yeon-jae’s fan cafe.jpg]

[A comprehensive summary of the interview video of the actor who is hot right now with the gift review post]

The fandom community was turned upside down by a gift review post like never before.

Not only were screenshots spreading across all kinds of communities, but the comments being posted in real-time were also making the situation even bigger.

“Ah, I should have spent more money. The bouquet should have been bigger….”

The woman stared at the photo uploaded on Woo-yeon Entertainment’s official SNS as if she was about to enter it.

Yeon-jae holding the Oxypetalum bouquet prepared to match the sky blue theme was so cute.

It was adorable that the kid who smiled so brightly like Bambi wrote such a stiff post.

Moreover, out of 28 photos, there wasn’t a single selfie.

It was irresistibly lovable that he focused solely on ‘gift review’.

‘I wonder what he’s like in person.’

Would he be as stiff as in his writing? Or would he surprisingly have a cute tone?

There had never been an opportunity to meet fans, so it was all just speculation.

She had already set up the outfit to wear to a fan sign event, but the woman composed herself.

What mattered now was not the fan sign event, but Yeon-jae’s next project.

Given the current momentum, he could definitely be the lead, not just a supporting role.

The problem was his age. He was at such an awkward age to cast as a lead.

There weren’t many scenarios in Korea to push an actor who was just about to enter middle school as the main character.

‘Should I suggest independent films?’

Or maybe, even if it’s a child role, this time the lead’s child?

She knew she was too deep into it, but that’s what it meant to be a fan.

The woman, who was drafting a perfect plan to get Yeon-jae an Oscar, screamed when she saw the next article.

‘[Official] Lee Yeon-jae confirmed as the lead in Director Yoon Kang-yeon’s next film’

* * *

“Hello, Director.”

I had arrived as early as possible, but there were already people in the meeting place.

When I bowed, Director Yoon hurried over to help me up.

“Oh, just nod your head. Just nod. Someone might think I’m bullying you.”

He looked so flustered and was sweating profusely, which made me curious, but I nodded.

The assistant director who came with him glanced at Director Yoon strangely whenever he hesitated to speak to me.

“Director. Why are you so flustered? Like someone who has done something wrong.”

“You don’t know….”

While the two whispered, more people started arriving one by one.

This meeting was to coordinate various matters related to the contract.

Despite my initial nerves, the meeting proceeded smoothly.

Since the script had been shelved for several years due to the inability to find a suitable actor, Director Yoon declared that if it weren’t for me, this project wouldn’t be made at all.

His strong stance led to an overall agreement from the production company representative and others.

Team Leader Woo Hyun-woo from Team 1 suggested moving to a Japanese restaurant he had reserved, and the representative, who seemed to be on friendly terms, laughed heartily and stood up.

In the Japanese restaurant, a drinking session began.

“Hyung. Stop drinking. You can’t drink everything they pour.”

“It’s okay. Don’t worry, actor.”

“You don’t look okay, that’s why I’m saying this.”

The production company representative was like a drinking hippo.

Team Leader Woo seemed to be of the same species as he clinked glasses with a calm face, but Manager An Jin-bae was already red all over.

He insisted he was fine, but I pushed him to get some fresh air.

Then Director Yoon crawled over to the empty seat next to me.

He was also quite drunk. Please, stop drinking….

“The hedgehog is cute…. Is it yours?”

Looking at the phone case that Noh Bi-hyuk gave me, he muttered. I thought, he’s really out of it.

“Yes. I got it as a gift.”

“Is that so…. I have a cat… My cat is cuter…. This one’s ugly.”

“……”

I was still far from the legal drinking age, but I was already wary.

I thought I should only drink as much as I could handle.

While I was lazily responding to his barely audible words, Director Yoon, who had been silent for a while, muttered.

“There… I’m sorry. I’ve reflected a lot….”

At his sudden apology, I wondered what he was talking about.

“It was the first time I heard such words… It woke me up. Everyone always said it was fine during tests….”

“……”

“I’m sorry if I hurt you. Honestly, I might do it a few more times, but I’ll try. I won’t casually ask about family matters….”

His words, spoken slowly, were surprisingly clear.

When I looked up at him closely, he avoided my gaze. This man is acting again.

At this point, I thought he should be an actor, not a director.

“I didn’t realize it either, Director.”

“Yeah….”

“What you said back then had more impact than I thought.”

His body, which had been loose as if drunk, flinched.

He lowered his head so I couldn’t see his face properly, and I continued.

“It’s true, right? I thought there was no need to feel bad about telling the truth.”

After all, it was true that my biological parents abandoned me.

If it’s uncomfortable to talk about the truth, I thought that was stranger.

But it wasn’t until after I snapped at Manager An Jin-bae that I realized.

The words Director Yoon had said with a smile and the moments I had to respond nonchalantly were not as fine as I had thought.

So as soon as I sorted out my complicated thoughts

I went to Manager An Jin-bae’s room.

‘I was actually annoyed with you back then. It felt like you were provoking me by not speaking clearly.’

‘I see.’

‘But… you weren’t provoking me. I was already annoyed, so I felt that way.’

I was irritated. It was annoying that Director Yoon, who wasn’t close to me, casually pried into my family matters.

But what annoyed me the most was myself.

For not understanding my own feelings in time and taking it out on someone else.

So I said this.

‘Hyung, thank you for taking my irritation back then.’

I wanted to say sorry for taking it out on him, but I had already said that last time, so I chose my words wisely.

Luckily, it seemed my words were not wrong, as his face lit up with a smile.

He said he was actually glad I expressed my irritation and that he would have felt upset if I had done that to someone else.

What a strange person.

“I was really rude. I’m sorry….”

“It’s okay now. I’m actually grateful. Thanks to you, I realized something important.”

I now understood. It’s not always best to ignore or suppress things.

Some emotions need to be confronted head-on, even if the process is unpleasant.

I didn’t say anything more, but my expression must have looked okay as Director Yoon cautiously asked,

“Um… really, really sorry, but can I ask you one last thing?”

“If it’s about whether I resent my parents, then no, I don’t.”

“…How can you not?”

Well, for most people, it would be natural to feel that way.

But I knew too much to play the complete victim.

Knowing about the misfortune factor, I couldn’t act like a complete victim.

“I just don’t want to.”

This was the only answer I could give.

“Unconsciously, maybe I do resent them.”

“…”

“But I don’t want to believe that. I just want to think I don’t.”

As I finished speaking, the face in front of me darkened.

Looking at his face lost in thought, I turned my eyes to the door.

Seeing Manager An Jin-bae pacing anxiously, unable to come over due to the atmosphere, made me laugh.

It was a pleasant ending in many ways.

And it was also a good beginning.

“Anyway, thank you for your apology, Director.”

“Oh? Ah, yes.”

“Let’s make a great movie together.”

When I raised a glass of water with a smile, Director Yoon, who had been staring at me, chuckled and raised his glass.

The clear, refreshing sound of glasses clinking filled the air pleasantly.


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