I Want to Be a VTuber Chapter 53

Chapter 53

“The title of the movie is ‘The Chaser’ and they contacted me saying they really wanted to cast Seoyeon.”

‘The Chaser’.

The title that Jo Do-yul mentioned was the same as the movie that Seo-yeon remembered.

What was the performance of this movie in the past?

The total number of viewers during the opening period was 2.5 million.

It was an acceptable score neither too much nor too little.

However if you think about what happened in the background of this score it was actually a huge number.

“This isn’t what I want to say but it’s such a great opportunity that I think it would be good if Seoyeon would think about it.”

Jo Do-yul seemed to like Seo-yeon so much that he even left a comment like that.

Well it was worth it.

The Chaser was originally an ambitious film prepared by the GH Group.

The investment was significant and the actors involved were quite good.

but.

“Joo Seo-yeon?”

Jiyeon Lee asked Seoyeon with a puzzled look on her face.

Their eyes were asking what on earth was going on.

“hmm.”

Seoyeon patted both cheeks with her palms and then looked at Jiyeon.

First of all there was something that had to be done before casting for the movie.

The agency.

A number of cases flashed through my mind.

I wonder if there might be something better. 

But there’s no way a better company will be better for you.

so.

“Is it possible to talk to the CEO today?”

It was time to decide what I had been putting off.

***

“Did you hear that? “You know Joo Seo-yeon is back this time.”

“Oh did you see the play? I saw it. “Wow isn’t this really a joke?”

“No that’s not it.”

RY Entertainment is known as one of the top three entertainment companies in Korea.

An agency that is aggressively expanding its business and recruiting stars that are currently popular.

There was an actor who had recently caught their attention.

“They say you don’t have an agency.”

“yes? “Is that Joo Seo-yeon you’re talking about?”

The performance shown in this play was at a level that did not look at all appropriate for one’s age.

It was the first time I felt that much excitement from a young actor.

Would it be the same for Park Jeong-woo Jo Seo-hee and even worse actors of their age who have recently risen to the top?

Honestly I don’t know.

An actor like that is free and hasn’t found an agency yet?

How many entertainment companies will listen to this and remain silent?

“Manager Song.”

And as if to prove it there was a lot of talk about him at RY Entertainment’s ‘Actor Management Headquarters’.

“How about actress Joo Seo-yeon?”

“Well I’m not sure because all he’s shown so far is plays but he’s an actor I’m looking forward to.”

First of all the impact shown in the recent entertainment show <Looking Back at Past Memories> was significant.

Because the viewer ratings of a failing entertainment show were slightly more than doubled.

but.

Because the viewership ratings were so low there were some things that didn’t really resonate with me.

“There is a lot of talk and a lot of articles. There is a possibility that now is the time when the name value is the highest.”

“yes. However the premium of being the first work after returning has now been used up so hmm.”

Lee Hwi-rok head of actor management scratched his chin with his thumb and was lost in thought.

“But it would be a waste to give it away somewhere else. “First of all the mask is good.”

“Right. “He was cute when he was young but he grew up without any problems.”

“Looking at his acting skills he seems to be quite good. “If you give me a good piece of work the painting looks pretty good.”

He said that and quickly made a decision.

There was no reason not to take the property for sale.

Even catching an actor who has recently become a hot topic will have an impact on the stock price.

“Manager Song please take care of me. You know? Let’s look at the conditions… I think it’s too much to pay a down payment to an A-list actor.”

“It’s just between B and C right?”

“yes. I also gave a lot of B’s. Just C. You know that’s a number that’s been pumped as a hot topic recently right?”

“Of course.”

A little better than C.

He said that and gave an OK sign.

Typically the contract deposit is set at around 30% of the amount the actor is expected to earn during the contract period. 

In general actors are divided into 18 grades and child actors are usually in the lowest grades 1 to 5.

Seo-yeon’s career was limited to child roles and she returned after 10 years so naturally her level wouldn’t be that high.

He actually hit them a lot.

“Of the three major entertainment agencies we are probably the only ones stepping forward so I will tell them to make sure they get a contract.”

“Yes I see him as a person who speaks well and is quick-witted.”

They said that and laughed.

It looked like the contract had already been concluded successfully.

It’s natural.

The three major agencies that everyone knows by name.

If you’re a rookie like Seoyeon you’ll want to bow down and come in.

So their thoughts were quite natural.

Until then.

***

Nova Entertainment.

It was the management that Jiyeon was affiliated with and was roughly in the third tier of management in the industry.

In fact just being in the 3rd group was good enough. 

Because there were countless managers whose names were mostly unknown.

“Oh my our Seoyeon has finally decided to sign a contract?!”

When we went to Nova Entertainment Kang Chan-yul the CEO of Nova Entertainment came out and welcomed Seo-yeon.

He was now a little over 40 years old but looking at his appearance he was a man who looked like he was in his 30s.

His hair is light blonde.

You really are someone who always lives young. Seoyeon thought again.

“hello.”

“Oh my what? I heard what Jiyeon said. Are you looking for an agency?”

Seo-yeon nodded as Kang Chan-yul spoke in a friendly manner.

After all we had already seen each other for 10 years.

Since she followed Jiyeon in and out of her agency without even signing a contract she had no choice but to be friendly.

Rather it was surprising that Kang Chan-yul always welcomed him so warmly.

‘I guess there’s no need to be an actor anymore.’

When the delay began Nova Enter was a much smaller place.

Of course it was bigger than ‘Eunha Entertainment’ which Jiyeon previously belonged to but it was one of the common management practices.

It was the kind of management that could have been treated very well even if there was only a delay.

He endured the ups and downs for 10 years continued to grow slightly and became a management worthy of being named in the 3rd tier.

The number of actors and singers is now almost 40.

Among them there were quite a few actors of mid-level or above and there were also celebrities who could be considered class A.

The famous celebrity is Hwang Min-hwa. 

She was an actress who recently appeared in a movie with 10 million viewers and her name value has increased significantly.

‘After this one idol becomes a huge hit and gets promoted to the second tier.’

There is still some time left.

Nova Enter is an entertainment agency that reached greater heights than in its previous life.

Although it barely falls short of the 1st division it is a place where you can’t complain.

There were a few incidents that caused a major setback but those were problems that could easily be overcome.

“The conditions are the same as I said before.”

“…Really?”

“Then I’m not saying this out of friendship.”

They sat facing each other in the company’s reception room.

Ji-yeon was waiting outside and the only people present were Seo-yeon and Kang Chan-yul.

He spoke with a calm face contrary to his light appearance.

“I don’t have anything but there is one thing I can say with confidence.”

Kang Chan-yul.

He was originally a person who rose to a high position at XN Entertainment one of the three major entertainment companies.

From then until I entered the industry and started my own company after becoming independent I have seen countless celebrities.

“You have a very good eye for people.”

“…Is that so?”

He smiled bitterly at Seo-yeon who gave a somewhat subtle reaction.

“I once had a conversation with actor Park Seon-woong. “He called a star’s talent starlight.”

star.

Any inherent talent they may have.

Giving off a light that catches the attention of others.

He called it starlight.

“It’s an abstract expression.”

Maybe it’s because he’s an actor but Park Seon-woong liked to talk like that.

Like doing a play.

“The one who embraces the spark and the one who embraces the starlight.”

None of these are star qualities.

‘but.’

Kang Chan-yul once talked to Park Seon-woong about Seo-yeon.

He wondered if he saw what he saw in Seo-yeon.

And he said.

A child like starlight.

“This is an investment.”

Kang Chan-yul said:

“I see the potential of actress Joo Seo-yeon as high and am investing in her. So the conditions… haven’t changed at all from the past.”

A down payment equivalent to that of an A-list actor.

In fact he wanted to give it S class but the directors would have opposed it so it was the maximum he could give at his discretion.

However if he achieved a little bit of success he could always be promoted to S rank.

Because that’s how this industry is.

“….”

Even though Seoyeon had already made up her mind there was still some hesitation.

Rather because we are close friends we are more hesitant about it.

And I knew how good the contract terms he offered were.

Even the ratio is 8:2.

Generally when celebrities sign a contract with an agency they sign a 7:3 contract.

The number of celebrities is 7 and the agency is 3.

Because that’s the industry average.

But from the beginning 8:2 was an extremely unusual case.

They even said they would increase this ratio further.

To be honest Seoyeon was confident.

talent.

He clearly thinks he has it.

‘but.’

starlight.

I don’t know if it’s as great a talent as Kang Chan-yul and Park Seon-woong said.

Her past life that she has been through.

And the abilities of the reincarnated character Joo Seo-yeon.

Even future knowledge of which works will be successful.

Still an instinctive fear remained.

“…yes. “I have decided.”

Seoyeon looked at Kang Chan-yul and said.

There was no time to hesitate anymore.

He thought of the two people who came to see him after finishing a play not long ago.

10 years ago.

These are relationships that we only met in one work.

These people are already at a height that cannot even be compared to themselves.

Desire to win.

A spark of thought like that was kindled in Seo-yeon’s heart.

and.

“I’ll ask you to take care of me in the future.”

Top star.

A promise I once made in front of a friend.

Now was the time to run to protect it.

***

And the next day.

“hello.”

There was a man who spoke to Seo-yeon who was just leaving school for a play after class.

A man with a refreshing appearance wearing a black suit.

He glanced at Seoyeon and then smiled brightly.

“This is RY Entertainment’s assistant manager Shin Min-cheol.”

“Oh yes.”

He said handing Seoyeon her business card.

‘It’s definitely worth it just for looks alone.’

As long as she has the level of acting skills seen on TV she will be able to quickly grow as an actress.

Shin Min-cheol thought about that and then cleared his throat and said.

“It’s no different but I came here because I was impressed by your performance in ‘Close Your Eyes’ and ‘Looking Back at Past Memories.’”

At his words Seoyeon looked at him blankly.

‘Why are you doing that?’

You should be so happy right now.

Shin Min-cheol had that thought but he continued speaking thinking that it must have been because he was so surprised.

“So let me tell you actress Joo Seo-yeon from our RY Entertainment….”

“I signed a contract.”

Seoyeon calmly answers before Shin Min-cheol even finishes speaking.

What did Shin Min-cheol think when he heard that?

“…yes?”

In a daze he could only freeze.

A word from the author (author review)

Thank you to the readers who always read my writing.

I was able to upload it today as well.

As I said before I would appreciate it if you consider dramas and movies that come from novels as works that have motifs but are completely different in terms of the era in which they were released and aired the exact content etc.

I think you can think of it as roughly similar to the only moon that hides the sun (the moon that embraces the sun).

And these days Eternal Return is in the works.

Very fun.