Chapter 81
Chapter 81
I’m not someone to be treated like this.
After the guest house team’s visit, many Korean tourists have come to this place. My work has increased, and I’ve been spending my days happily.
The guide began his post with a short review of his time with the ‘Welcome to the Guest House’ team.
Yu Yeon-seo is even more handsome in person, haha. And I haven’t counted exactly how many languages he speaks, but there were no communication issues, so I had nothing to do. He was also kinder than I expected.
Kinder? I was just uninterested. He probably thought I was kind because, contrary to the rumors, I was quiet.
But it wasn’t these compliments that caught his attention; it was the last paragraph.
However, as the number of tourists on the island has increased, some people are showing excessive interest in Raul and his family from the broadcast.
There was even a Korean tourist who blocked the child’s path to post him on social media and MyTube, rudely forcing him to turn his head. I was about to step in, but some village youths who were passing by helped out.
They said that Yu Yeon-seo had personally visited and given them money, asking them to protect Raul from any rude people who came looking for him after seeing the show.
Why is this so detailed? Did I not tell them to keep it a secret when I gave them the money? Yu Yeon-seo furrowed his brow. Seeing the change in his expression, Kim I-jun grinned.
“What’s with that face? You embarrassed?”
“No, I’m not.”
“Yes, you are.”
I couldn’t understand why he was so happy about it when we weren’t even in the same group. Yu Yeon-seo spun around, freeing himself from Kim I-jun’s arm, which had been slung over his shoulder.
“So, is this why the mood is like this?”
“It’s because we’re proud of you, so proud.”
Park Seung-hwan beamed.
“You did well.”
Yu Yeon-seo didn’t answer, just gave a slight nod. He didn’t like this kind of focused attention. An inexplicable discomfort made him frown, but people just thought he was being shy and chuckled.
“But did you expect this to happen?”
“I just had a feeling it would.”
“You should have told us. We could have pitched in some money too.”
“Noona, are you richer than me?”
Lee Yun-jeong fell silent. But she didn’t seem offended, her face full of amusement.
Yu Yeon-seo couldn’t understand why these people were acting this way. To him, it was truly nothing.
“You must have taken a liking to the kid.”
“Kids are cute. And…”
Replying briefly to Jin Su-ho’s comment, Yu Yeon-seo paused, lost in thought. He didn’t know the reason. He just woke up the next day and found himself looking for them.
“Let’s just call it payment for the painting.”
Perhaps it was his imagination, but every time he looked at Raul’s painting, he felt like he was breaking free from the hallucinations, so he considered this small effort a cheap price to pay.
Yu Yeon-seo looked at PD Lee Jae-hak, trying to change the subject.
“PD Lee, aren’t you going to film?”
“We’re filming right now.”
They’re all in on it. Yu Yeon-seo sighed. He wasn’t used to people making a fuss over something so trivial.
‘Just how much of a mess was I before for them to look at me so fondly over something like this?’
If it had been anyone else, it would have been a matter of a little praise before moving on. But the subject was Yu Yeon-seo. Since the accident, his actions were the complete opposite of the trouble-making image he had cultivated, so everyone was excitedly writing articles.
-Wow, but he’s really thoughtful. How did he even think of that?
-I’m about to become a Yu Yeon-seo fan. What film should I start with?
-Yu Yeon-seo’s personality was a barrier for me, but seeing him lately, I’ve started to like him.
-Why is everyone talking about Yu Yeon-seo? Did something happen?
└ A heartwarming story broke.
└└ Heartwarming??? Yu Yeon-seo and heartwarming????
└ It might not seem to fit, but it’s true.
└ Huh, for real?
The public opinion surrounding Yu Yeon-seo had changed from before the accident. The biggest factor was the different side he had shown in his main profession.
-But doesn’t Yu Yeon-seo have scandals?
└ It’s a bit ambiguous to call them scandals, but there’s a lot of cringey stuff.
-Who was that celebrity who was a tyrant on the drama set?
-Is it true Yu Yeon-seo apologized to the writer he openly cursed at during Our Moment?
Of course, not all the posts were favorable. Some people feigned ignorance and posted questions they already knew the answers to, bringing his past actions back into the spotlight.
[Male Actor] Yu Yeon-seo’s different path after the accident
It’s not like we’re filming ‘Our Actor Has Changed~’ or anything. I’m writing this because I’m frustrated with all the posts hyping him up lately.
First, his acting. It really has improved a lot. But did his soul get swapped out after the accident or something? He’s like a different person.
But what’s funny is that Yu Yeon-seo was originally an actor, and aren’t actors supposed to act well? If he knew how to be this good, why was he so bad before? What about the co-stars, directors, writers, and staff who suffered because of his terrible acting all that time?
And him taking down that plagiarizing writer, wasn’t that just a lucky break from his usual thuggish behavior?
As for the recent incident where he protected that kid, I don’t think it’s anything to be praised for. The focus is all wrong. We should be bashing the ignorant Korean tourists who went all the way there to harass a child, but instead, everyone’s going, ‘Wow, our actor is so amazing~.’ It’s enough to make you sigh, isn’t it?
Just because his behavior has changed a bit, I see whiny posts saying the moral standards applied to Yu Yeon-seo were too harsh since he didn’t commit any crimes, or that people were hating on him for no reason. Honestly, it’s absurd. I don’t get why beggars are worrying about an imperial grandson. Before you worry about a third-generation chaebol celebrity, how about you take care of your own lives?
They don’t even realize this is all an organized effort to clean up his image. Tsk tsk. Isn’t it obvious? Who’s behind Yu Yeon-seo? Juseong. Plus, his mom has the entertainment industry in her grip.
The fact that he’s been diligently attending chaebol family events lately makes it seem like he’s reconciled with his family. This whole hype atmosphere is probably fabricated too. Isn’t Juseong’s Strategic Planning Office infamous for its shady rumors? Manipulating public opinion would be a piece of cake for them.
Anyway, I’m not a fan of the current situation. In the past, variety shows often had a public service purpose, like helping less fortunate people live better.
Now, there’s none of that. It’s all emotional, healing, or parenting variety shows where we’re supposed to find it entertaining to watch a rich celebrity feed their baby organic food in their Han River-view apartment. Why are they spending production money to send rich celebrities on vacation? Don’t you think it creates a sense of relative deprivation?
Even Yu Yeon-seo’s younger cousin became a MyTuber, and without any effort in his content, he hit 100 million views and 1 million subscribers through connections. Isn’t that a mockery? The public needs to wake up and stop worshiping the silver-spooned.
Anyway, I think this is all a show. lol
└ Harabi, hey. Why haven’t you been around? I wanted to see your old posts, but did you delete them?
└└ They were forcibly taken down by a flood of reports from Love Letter. ㅠㅠ
└ Wow, I never thought I’d see the day I agree with Harabi. lol
└ Honestly, I’m a Yu Yeon-seo fan, but it’s a fact that being his fan before the accident was more fun.
└└ I agree. If he caused some trouble like he used to, stanning him would feel like a rollercoaster ride, and it would be fun.
└ But Harabi, you’re pathetic too. lol. Instead of writing hate posts about a third-gen chaebol living his best life, why don’t you think about raising your own hopeless salary? lol
└ The fact that Harabi is writing posts like this must mean Yu Yeon-seo is doing well these days. lol. It’s like he’s begging for hate. lol
└└ Honestly, I think he’s at his peak right now.
└ Ugh, go talk in your fan cafe.
But the internet’s reaction was one thing; in reality, public opinion of Yu Yeon-seo was quite favorable. And this atmosphere carried over to the set of ‘People Who Lack.’
“Yeon-seo, you’re here?”
“Yes.”
He gave a nonchalant nod to the staff who had become noticeably friendlier toward him. After finishing his makeup, he frowned at the staff who were still waiting around.
“Haven’t we started filming yet?”
“Ah… Hyeon-seong isn’t here yet. Yeon-seo, do you have a schedule after this, by any chance?”
“No.”
“That’s a relief, at least.”
An Hyeon-seong, the lead actor who had come down with a case of “star disease,” disrupted filming in various ways. He was often late, and because Yu Yeon-seo’s character ad-libbed a lot, he would also throw in unfitting ad-libs to cover up for forgetting his lines.
“I guess Hyo-jun isn’t scheduled to film today?”
“No, we’re at our wits’ end too.”
An Hyeon-seong at least didn’t cause trouble when Go Hyo-jun was around, but Go Hyo-jun didn’t have that many scenes, so on days he was absent, a problem like this would inevitably pop up.
“I’m sorry!”
An Hyeon-seong entered the set with a bright smile. The director sighed. An Hyeon-seong’s agency was a major player in the acting world and had close ties with the production company, so he couldn’t say much.
“Hyeon-seong. Don’t be late next time.”
“Okay.”
As he slipped into the powder room for makeup, the staff started whispering.
“Still, it’s a good thing we have Yeon-seo.”
“Aren’t you busy these days?”
“Could you take a picture with me after we finish filming later?”
“Yeah, sure.”
Yu Yeon-seo mumbled a vague reply and cast his eyes down at the script. He couldn’t concentrate.
‘This is annoying…’
He felt strange. But he couldn’t clearly identify why. It wasn’t the hallucinations again. Was it because An Hyeon-seong was delaying the shoot?
“Hey, Lee Tae-gyeom.”
“Huh?”
“…I’ve been acting too nice lately, haven’t I?”
As the words left his mouth unconsciously, he realized why he felt so strange.
‘I’m not someone to be treated like this.’
It was strange enough to say he had been acting nice, but the person saying it was none other than Yu Yeon-seo. Goosebumps prickled on Lee Tae-gyeom’s arms.
“What are you going to do?”
Yu Yeon-seo ignored Lee Tae-gyeom’s question and approached a staff member.
“Now that Hyeon-seong is here, are we starting filming?”
“Hey, hey, wait a minute.”
Lee Tae-gyeom hurriedly followed after Yu Yeon-seo.
“You’re not going to do anything, right?”
“I won’t.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Let’s just scare him a bit. Why is he doing what I’m supposed to be doing?”
One person acting like a tyrant and disrupting the set is enough. There’s no need for An Hyeon-seong to do it too.
“Hey!”
Lee Tae-gyeom, clinging to Yu Yeon-seo’s waist, shouted. Even with a grown man attached to him, Yu Yeon-seo’s steps didn’t falter. Lee Tae-gyeom looked pathetic as he was dragged along.
“Let’s just handle this quietly, quietly.”
“Im Seung-hyeon, get this thing off me.”
Im Seung-hyeon lifted Lee Tae-gyeom with one hand. Lee Tae-gyeom’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Whatever the young master does, I will take care of the aftermath.”
“Hear that? You should learn a thing or two.”
Lee Tae-gyeom’s face fell. His bodyguard hyung-nim wasn’t supposed to get involved in entertainment industry matters. He was the one who had to clean up the mess.
“There won’t be any trouble. Even if there is, I’ll handle it.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
Lee Tae-gyeom’s expression gradually brightened.
“Ready, go!”
On the director’s cue, Yu Yeon-seo threw a roundhouse kick.
‘What kind of kick is that….’
It’s so fast. An Hyeon-seong, who barely ducked to avoid the kick, stared at Yu Yeon-seo with wide eyes. He didn’t remember this action being in the script.
‘He dodged it.’
He had actually planned to stop it right next to his head. He must have better reflexes than I thought. A smirk playing on his lips, Yu Yeon-seo threw a punch.
“Heok!”
Yu Yeon-seo’s fist slammed into the wall right next to An Hyeon-seong’s ear. Even for a set, the wall, made of a fairly sturdy material, now had a hole in it.
“Ack!”
The script called for surprise, but not this kind of terrified cowering. It was as if An Hyeon-seong himself had emerged, not his character, Ji Beom-u. He looked pleadingly at the director, waiting for the NG sign.
“…He’s doing that on purpose, right?”
“I think so. Shouldn’t we stop him?”
“Wait a bit.”
But the director didn’t stop the scene. The scene they were filming was indeed about Lee Tae-o threatening Ji Beom-u. But it wasn’t supposed to escalate this far.
Director Son had given Yu Yeon-seo the freedom to ad-lib, but this was too excessive to be called an ad-lib. The staff watching whispered among themselves.
“Yu Yeon-seo is at it again…”
“Classic Yu Yeon-seo.”
Suddenly exploding like this was Yu Yeon-seo’s signature move before the accident. Of course, he had never done it while acting before, but it clearly looked like he was taking out his frustration on An Hyeon-seong for delaying the shoot.
“It is a bit satisfying, though.”
“Director, I think you should stop it now.”
“Oh dear.”
Director Son glanced at the manager from An Hyeon-seong’s agency, who was glaring daggers at him, then shouted loudly.
“Cut! Yeon-seo, that was a bit too intense, don’t you think?”
“Ah, my apologies.”
Yu Yeon-seo, who had stopped his fist right in front of An Hyeon-seong’s nose, swept his bangs back. His expression showed no hint of apology.
“I got too into character.”
Saying that, Yu Yeon-seo smiled at An Hyeon-seong’s stunned face.
“Looks like I got angry because you were so late.”
“…”
“You can understand, right?”