Chapter 130
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 130
Chapter Title: Chapter 130
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 130
Chapter Title: A Single Post on the Community
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One post that went up on the community.
"Recipient. Is that you, Isabel?"
"Yes, that's me."
Secretary to Brandy Downy CEO Susan. Isabel took the document envelope from the tall man.
There was nothing written on the outside of the envelope, and no tags attached anywhere, but Isabel knew exactly what was inside.
Information on a Korean actor named Jung Woo-jin, who was currently staying in the United States.
"Faster than I expected..."
This was Isabel's first time handling a task like this, but she wasn't completely in the dark about what to do.
Unlike Isabel, her predecessor—who had taken on this job multiple times—had left behind a detailed handover document.
Complete with advice, of course.
"Ah, this is driving me nuts."
While commissioning the investigation from one of the agencies listed in the handover document, Isabel's personal curiosity had gotten the better of her, and she'd searched for Jung Woo-jin.
Just as it's only natural for a flower to share its nectar with a butterfly, Isabel had effortlessly become a fan of Jung Woo-jin.
Especially since the very first thing she'd seen of him was the "Inner Beauty" clip.
In just two short days after that, Isabel had binged every single one of Jung Woo-jin's works.
In truth, it was possible only because he didn't have all that many projects to his name.
He appeared only in the early episodes of the drama Fixer from Hell, and his role in the movie Inner Beauty was nothing more than a fleeting cameo.
'Every single one was phenomenal... especially that movie clip.'
Jung Woo-jin was the kind of actor you simply couldn't look away from, no matter how much you watched.
At first, his stunning looks drew you in completely. But before long, you'd realize just how flawlessly natural his acting was—no trace of awkwardness whatsoever—and that would leave you stunned all over again.
Like any fan, Isabel wanted to know everything there was to know about Jung Woo-jin.
She prided herself on having dug up pretty much everything there was after running the translator nonstop for a full week.
But what if this envelope held some tidbit she hadn't uncovered yet?
She swallowed hard.
The information on Jung Woo-jin was tucked away in an utterly plain envelope, and right now, she was the only one here.
Clunk-.
Conveniently enough, her desk drawer held not only envelopes stamped with the Brandy Downy logo but also some plain ones.
She could take a quick peek inside, slip it into a plain envelope, seal it up, and hand it over to CEO Susan.
Nothing would come of it. No issues at all.
"......"
After a moment's hesitation, Isabel quietly set the documents down on her desk.
Her predecessor—who had since moved to a similar line of work—had brought it up on the final day of handover.
- Remember that secrecy agreement you signed when you joined? And that's not all—you went through a full background check just to get in here. Keep that much in mind, at least.
'Secrecy.' 'Background check.'
The words alone made Isabel shrink involuntarily, freezing her in place. Her predecessor had warned her.
- Don't go prying. And don't even think about sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. Just hand the job off to one of the listed agencies, pick up the results, and pass them along. That's it. The pay's pretty generous for what it is, isn't it? Part of that's hush money to keep you quiet. So be smart about it.
"Sigh... Fine. I'll just study a bit more Korean. It's not as tough as I thought..."
Isabel gave up and sank back into her chair. She pulled out her smartphone and logged into the community.
The Korean community where she'd first gathered intel on Jung Woo-jin.
- Does anyone know what Actor Woojin is up to these days? ㅠㅠ (3)
⤷ Our Woojin actor shot two movies and then vanished without a peep. ㅠㅠ
⤷ His last sighting was the year-end film awards, right?
⤷ Why no commercials? Companies aren't idiots—they must've reached out tons.
- There's an actor who throws the oar away when the tide comes in? Aaaah!! Dying here!! (1)
⤷ Looks like he tossed the oar and dove straight into the water.
- Jung Woo-jin, isn't there something we don't know about? Like blackmail over school bullying scandals or whatever. (9)
⤷ Get lost
⤷ Get lost 2
⤷ Get lost 3
"The world sure has gotten convenient."
There were the occasional baffling symbols or abbreviations she couldn't make heads or tails of, but running them through the translator made them mostly understandable.
As Isabel browsed the Korean community posts, her fingers itched to post something herself.
Because she had info these Koreans didn't seem to know.
‘Paranormal’
It was thanks to the hint CEO Susan had given her to pass along to the agency.
It hadn't made headlines or anything.
But just to be sure, when she'd checked the official Paranormal homepage, the cast list had ‘Woo Jin Jung’ registered there.
It didn't list roles except for the leads, so there was no way to know what part Jung Woo-jin was playing.
But it was certain he was appearing in season 3.
"Ugh..."
Isabel wasn't one to frequent communities usually, but suddenly she got why people did it.
That urge to share what you know.
The little rush of superiority and satisfaction you got from it.
"I can't hold back anymore."
Isabel fired up the translator on her phone and began typing her post.
"This should be okay, right?"
Just posting on a community, nothing big.
Tense anyway, Isabel took a deep breath, then pasted her translated Korean text into the community.
Click-!
The phone screen went white for a moment, then confirmed her post was up.
- Jung Woo-jin's next project—check the cast list on the ‘Paranormal’ official homepage!
Not even ten seconds after posting, Isabel hit F5 out of habit and leaped to her feet.
"Thanks, Koreans. I've paid you back plenty now."
No comments yet, but brimming with pride anyway, Isabel thrust her chest out in the empty office.
That was when it happened.
Ring ring, ring-.
Click-.
Isabel snatched up the receiver before the ringtone could go on.
"Brandy Downy CEO Susan Downy’s office—"
Before she could finish, a heavy, curt male voice cut in.
- Isabel, the CEO wants you to bring the documents down.
Isabel snatched the document envelope from her desk.
"Coming down right now!"
****
Mid-January. One post that went up on the community.
It had an oddly official vibe—some said it was from his agency, others chalked it up to translationese from a foreigner—and just like that, it shot up to hot post status.
- Jung Woo-jin's next project—check the cast list on the ‘Paranormal’ official homepage! (312)
⤷ What the heck is this?
⤷ Huh? It's real? ‘WooJin Jung’ is definitely listed in the ‘Casting’ section on the official homepage.
⤷ Come on, promote stuff like this properly. What's his agency doing?
⤷ Paranormal is famous for not hyping the cast beforehand except leads. Probably a producer request.
⤷ What? It's already airing? Going to watch now.
⤷ Where can I watch?
⤷ Netflix drop incoming.
⤷ Netflix has it too. Only 3 eps up so far, but I'm heading there now.
The reason was obvious.
Just as the post said, Jung Woo-jin's name really was on the official Paranormal homepage.
A trace of Jung Woo-jin, who had unleashed his full charm in Inner Beauty and Just Friends, captivating everyone before vanishing into thin air.
Fans swarmed the Paranormal homepage and Netflix like starving piranhas.
And that day just happened to be a Thursday.
Episode 4 of Paranormal went live.
****
Finally, the day episode 4 aired.
Isabel got off work early and plopped down in front of the TV with a bowl of popcorn.
By the time she'd finished popping it, the commercials had ended, and a quick recap of the previous episode was playing.
The mysterious silhouetted villain from episode 3.
Putting together all the breadcrumbs so far, the village the Morgan sisters had visited was on the verge of all-out war between creatures presumed to be vampires and werewolves.
And that silhouette was obviously from the vampire side.
"Could it be... Jung Woo-jin?"
Vampire.
A role usually played by Western actors.
Sculpted beauty laced with cold detachment. An elegant bearing that evoked Count Dracula himself.
Those were the typical qualities demanded of vampire actors.
But personally, Isabel was convinced Jung Woo-jin could pull off that image effortlessly.
Especially after that scene in Inner Beauty.
Even if you'd told her he was a vampire in that moment, it wouldn't have felt out of place at all.
"I hope Woojin turns out to be the main villain..."
As she munched popcorn, nursing her personal wish...
Jennifer Morgan was released from the holding cell, cleared of all charges.
Smitten, Deputy Candle followed her all the way out, giving her the rundown on the town.
- "Thank you."
With a little wink at him to cap it off, Jennifer headed toward the town center.
To the church, proudly thrusting its tall spire into the sky.
At night, it had looked downright creepy, but in person, the church was surprisingly pristine.
The grass in the garden looked fresh and dewy, beautifully maintained—clearly the work of a skilled landscaper.
The statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus at the garden's heart was downright sacred.
Carefully seeking out a spot with no one around, Jennifer whispered softly.
- "Where are you...?"
The reason she'd come here was Catherine.
When they were in the clear of tails, they'd reconnect at the local landmark. That was their unspoken rule.
- "Don't tell me she's off flirting with guys at some bar...?"
The moment Jennifer grimaced and turned to leave the garden...
- "Hm?"
She came face-to-face with a man in black priestly robes.
- "Uh...?"
And in that instant, Isabel couldn't help but gasp in shock too.
"Oh, my fucking g...osh."
The priest Jennifer had run into.
A man with an impression every bit as tidy as his neat clerical garb.
His gentle smile as he made the sign of the cross was holy, beautiful...
And utterly devastating.
"What do I do? I'm losing my mind..."
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