Chapter 102
Chapter 102
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 102
Chapter Title: Since I Became a Woman, I'm a VTuber
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Kang Hana gazed at Suhyun standing on the set.
‘…She’s really pretty.’
She seemed even prettier than the seniors known for flying high.
Her slightly upturned eyes made her an alluring beauty.
Unlike herself, she brimmed with confidence and didn’t seem lacking in any way.
From watching her act earlier, her talent was evident—she improved with every piece of feedback.
‘…They’re really not involved at all, are they?’
Moon Chang-sik suddenly came to mind.
Starting as a child actor, he’d gone beyond a steady rise to soar, becoming a role model for all actors.
At first, she’d been shocked.
Rumors had spread that the impeccably private Chang-sik senior had brought a woman to the set.
That’s why, hesitating a bit, she’d gone to the waiting room tent and met Suhyun—and Kang Hana couldn’t help but admit it.
Ah, no wonder even Chang-sik senior fell for someone like her.
She’d assumed they were lovers on the spot and felt intimidated.
But later observations suggested otherwise… yet they didn’t seem like total strangers either; there was an easy familiarity.
Moreover, the Suhyun that Kang Hana saw was a bit unique.
How to put it? She was impossible to hate.
From the start, for someone so pretty to be so kind to her? Her heart couldn’t help but melt.
And she was polite too.
Come to think of it, she’d greeted her properly when they first met…
That’s why, rather than hating or guarding against her, Kang Hana watched with fondness, waiting for Suhyun to start acting.
Even hoping she’d do well without mistakes.
Her naturally kind nature wouldn’t allow her to curse anyway.
And so Suhyun’s acting began.
Cue sign dropped, and soon Suhyun’s mouth opened.
Suhyun was hearing the melody through her headset, but those outside couldn’t hear the MR.
In that acapella void, Suhyun’s song spread out.
Instantly, even those looking elsewhere turned their eyes to her.
‘…What?!’
Kang Hana, right up front among those captivated, widened her eyes.
She’d thought her voice was good… but a singer?
She’d heard plenty of live vocals at variety shows and friends’ concerts, but rarely something that grabbed the ears so perfectly without backing track.
It wasn’t just skill; her unique aura wouldn’t let eyes stray.
Just standing there exuded presence, and with a voice that lifted moods just by hearing it, by song’s end, Suhyun truly looked like top star Han Hye-jin atop the set.
That walk, that gaze.
Her naturally sharp impression when expressionless added to the vibe.
Suhyun, fully embodying top star Han Hye-jin, opened the recording studio door.
Ahead stood Moon Chang-sik, playing the young has-been producer.
Suhyun had drawn eyes with stunning performance, but her counterpart was Moon Chang-sik.
With his strong looks and deep acting, he kept Suhyun—who could’ve popped out—from blending too wildly into the set.
Their acting continued.
Suhyun covered lacking skill with early momentum and looks.
Moon Chang-sik filled absent vibe with endgame prowess, entering mid-scene.
Watching their synergy, Kang Hana’s mouth fell open unwittingly.
…Didn’t she say she was a beginner? She was way better than practice.
Maybe she’d been swept up in the song’s atmosphere.
Amid that awe, their acting ended.
Director’s cut sign dropped.
And after.
Kang Hana noticed everyone’s gaze on Suhyun had changed.
From eyeing a pretty ex-idol actress.
To seeing a young talent, like her or Moon Chang-sik.
Having witnessed another star rise in the industry, Kang Hana suddenly worried.
‘…Isn’t she standing out too much?’
It was an impressive scene.
Moon Chang-sik and Suhyun blended perfectly.
But one was the lead—male protagonist even—the other a one-scene extra.
…Too eye-catching.
Kang Hana’s eyes naturally turned aside.
There sat Shin Hye-seon, one of the film’s two leads, though she was a lead too.
Her expression looked troubled.
Next scene was hers.
She was an exceptional actress.
Looks, acting—nothing lacking, why the director cast her as female lead.
But… covering Suhyun’s ring-dominating song performance next… her natural looks fell short relatively.
That realization hit Kang Hana intuitively.
Knowing the skilled director, next would be…
“Hold on! Suhyun, come here a sec!”
Right, NG.
This scene wouldn’t make the cut.
But it was etched in everyone around’s eyes.
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Acting done.
Did I do well?
Hm… faces around say yes.
All staring blankly at me—must be this damn face causing havoc again.
Sigh, this face.
Plus singing, acting.
What can’t I do?
Scary, this talent.
Strutting confidently off set, self-praising.
“Hold on! Suhyun, come here a sec!”
Director called urgently.
What? Praising my excellence? But his troubled face meant something wrong.
Hurrying over, he wiped the look, gesturing praise.
“Amazing. That moment felt lead-like. Acting popped… and the song was great.”
Up to there, I’d have gone home thrilled.
But vibe screamed NG… what’s up.
“Really great. Sincerely… but… too great, that’s the issue.”
“Huh?”
Too great a problem? Pondering if industry slang, Moon Chang-sik—my scene partner—approached.
“Wow, real-deal under pressure type, huh?”
“Oh, really?”
“Yeah, but NG probably.”
Why NG exactly? Feeling awkward at reshoot, he continued.
“Too good. Next senior’s in a bind.”
Ah.
Got it.
The film’s female lead troubled by my extra acting?
Realizing, honestly… felt good.
That impactful, right?
And they cast me for impact, no?
“Isn’t that why you cast me? To stand out?”
He nodded.
“Yes. Cast for that… but song’s the snag. Too good, kills the mood.”
Hm, so I overdid it beyond expectations.
Then song… no, composer added for promo?
Green newbie like me can’t adjust acting dynamics anyway.
If can’t cut song or acting…
“Hm… use with less even?”
Hide this natural face a bit?
Toad Director looked puzzled, like okay?
“Face needs to show properly… you’re in the movie.”
True, hard to brag later faceless… but I don’t care. Name’ll be in credits post-film anyway.
Said roundabout.
“Helps the film more, right? I’m fine.”
Same meaning, phrasing sways feelings.
See? Toad Director eyes me surprised.
“Such consideration…”
But shook head.
“No, can’t. Your looks are your biggest weapon.”
“True.”
Admitted readily.
Song, acting aside—looks biggest weapon.
Plenty better at those than me.
Prettier? Try finding one.
At this level, it’s taste territory.
“How about this?”
Quiet Moon Chang-sik spoke first.
“How?”
Asking if good idea, he smiled.
“Hiding depends on how, right?”
“Huh?”
“People imagine from glimpses. Curiosity craves confirmation.”
Imagination? Curiosity? Puzzling, Toad Director nodded first.
“That idea! Chang-sik’s experience shines.”
“How’s that? Good?”
“Yeah, direct well… could be even better.”
What? Include me.
Pondering their talk, done Moon Chang-sik turned.
“Brought a hat?”
“Hat? No?”
“Shoot, I’ll borrow from the actress.”
“Oh, I wear hat?”
Thought we’d avoid, but he grinned.
“Jealous.”
“Huh?”
“Your looks’ll occupy audiences’ minds whole film.”
“What exactly?”
“Like this…”
His method was genius.
“…Sounds good?”
Momentarily questioned if I’m really extra—but whatever… world’s prettiest extra?
Followed his advice, shot NG-free, wrapped, went home.
Honestly, kinda excited for release.
Distant still.