Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 278

He got up from his seat. 

Seo-jun, who was holding a pen to resume signing, tilted his head.

Da-ho hyung, who are you calling?

Oh, the CP of this drama. I think I need to explain the situation and ask if they know about it. Whether it was PD Parks personal action or MBSs opinion.

He had to know how to deal with it next.

Its probably a personal action, though.

Seo-jun understood Anh Da Hos thoughts and asked.

Do you know the CPs phone number?

I have to know the phone numbers of the people involved in the drama that Seo-jun is filming. But even if not, I have almost all the phone numbers of the broadcasting station staff. They keep contacting me from everywhere, saying they want Seo-jun to appear.

Thats why he had to update his contacts every day, even if he didnt want to.

Such a great actor

He recalled PD Parks attitude, which seemed to look down on such a great actor. 

Anh Da Ho smiled brighter than ever and said.

Ill call and come back. You keep signing.

Was it an illusion that his smile seemed dark? Seo-jun nodded at Anh Da Hos unusual appearance.

A moment later, Anh Da Ho came back after talking to the CP on the phone.

Seo-jun, who was putting the signed photo cards in a box and taking out a new bunch of photo cards, straightened his posture and asked.

Da-ho hyung. How did it go?

The CP didnt seem to know

Anh Da Ho recalled the CPs voice, which sounded flustered and panicked. 

It was a sincere voice that was surprised.

But that doesnt mean MBS has no responsibility at all.

Seo-jun nodded at Anh Da Hos words. 

It was because MBS failed to manage their assigned PD.

But it seemed like there was a director next to the CP.

Oh,

Seo-jun widened his eyes at Anh Da Hos words.

It might be a bigger deal than I thought but they cant just push my actor in with their own greed.

If he didnt show this much action, there might be people who would look down on Seo-jun, who would be acting for a long time. 

He had to get angry when he needed to, so that they wouldnt treat him like a pushover.

Its the first time its been such a mess from the start.

Seo-jun sighed and Anh Da Ho smirked.

I know. I tried to make you work with good people, but I didnt expect this to happen out of nowhere.

There were many works and many PDs and writers. 

Among them, there must have been good people as well as greedy people like Park Kyu-min.

He tried to avoid those people and showed results with Anh Da Ho and the 2nd team staff, but this time he was unlucky.

No one could have expected this.

Who would have known that another PD who was working on another project would suddenly butt in? 

Even with Seo-juns consolation, Anh Da Hos heart was heavy. 

He sighed deeply and his eyes sparkled.

Lets see what MBS does.

Da-ho hyung still seemed angry.

Seo-jun looked at his manager with curiosity, seeing him angry for the first time. 

And since he was angry for him, Seo-jun smiled softly and said.

He picked up the pen again and scratched his cheek with the tip of the pen and said.

But can we film this?

Seo-jun wanted to do this work.

But it seemed like it would be a mess if it started like this. 

He was willing to accept some shortcomings since it was an entry-level PD and writer, but he didnt expect it to be such a disaster.

Of course we can.

Seo-jun, who had slumped his shoulders, looked at Anh Da Ho at his voice. 

His manager was smiling confidently.

You want to do this, right? Then its the job of the agency and the manager to make it happen. And set it up perfectly.

The actor also smiled brightly at his reliable manager.

Lets see what they do first.

Huhuhu.

If it doesnt work out, hell take writer Yoo Cheong-ah and go to another broadcasting station. 

Anh Da Ho laughed like a villain, thinking of something that would have shocked MBS if they knew. 

Seo-jun clapped his hands at Anh Da Hos appearance.

My manager is awesome!

***

What did you do that made Lee Seo-jun say no!

The CP who was on one side of the directors office also had a stiff face and stood up. 

PD Park Kyu-min, who couldnt sit still at the directors scolding, opened his mouth.

No, I thought it would be better for the broadcasting station to extend it to 24 episodes

PD Park Kyu-mins words continued. The director, who was listening quietly, opened his mouth.

Yeah, sure. Better for the broadcasting station.

The directors words brightened PD Park Kyu-mins face. But his face darkened in an instant at the directors words that followed.

If you succeeded!

The directors voice echoed in the directors office.

Dont you know? Rebellion is only a revolution if you succeed, otherwise its treason!

The director slammed his desk a few times.

If it was another actor, you could just forget about it! This project was just a plan to fill up one month of April from the start! You can just find another actor! But Lee Seo-jun is coming!

If he didnt know, he didnt know.

Until a few minutes ago, he had Lee Seo-juns favorite work in his hands and he could have seen the golden gooses toes, but now he couldnt even see the golden goose at all. 

No, that would be lucky, he might hate him so much that he would never appear on MBS for the rest of his life.

Well, it probably wont be that bad

The director sighed heavily. He felt bitter to report this to the higher-ups. He had just informed them of Lee Seo-juns appearance and it was overturned right away.

The director, who was heated again, twisted his face and looked at PD Park Kyu-min. 

PD Park Kyu-min, who had turned pale, looked down at the floor.

Why did you go to Cocoa Entertainment without saying anything! How much do you think theyll make fun of our drama department!

Oh my god.

How much did he look down on Cocoa Entertainment and Lee Seo-jun to barge into their company and say that he would extend it to 24 episodes and change the PD?

Of course, it would have been a jackpot if he had succeeded.

What came back was a phone call from Anh Da Ho team leader.

He wouldnt have cared if it was a team leader from another agency, but Anh Da Ho team leader was Lee Seo-juns first manager and the closest supporter of Lee Seo-jun who had been supporting him without any discord until now.

Go do your own thing! If you ever mention Lee Seo-juns Lee again!

Im sorry.

Get out!

PD Park Kyu-min, who had turned pale, left and the director took a deep breath.

Even though he wasnt scolded, PD Gong Hee-chan shrunk his shoulders and stood quietly. 

The director looked at PD Gong Hee-chan and opened his mouth.

Gong Hee-chan!

Yes.

Go apologize with Jin-myeong.

Kim Jin-myeong.

The CP of the 4-episode project and the one who received Anh Da Ho managers phone call and was sighing heavily in one corner of the directors office.

Since we cant avoid having him on the show, lets make sure he doesnt get attached to us. If Park Kyumin says he wants an apology, call him right away.

Okay. I understand.

At that moment, PD Gong Heechans phone vibrated briefly. The director and the CP flinched.

What is it?

Cocoa Entertainment?

At the words of the director and the CP, PD Gong Heechan looked at his phone screen.

Kim Danbi : This time for sure!

Choi Hyunwoo : I recorded it!

Kim Danbi : (Emergency exit recording file)

Choi Hyunwoo : Fighting!

PD Gong Heechan, who seemed to be hesitating for a moment, raised his head and looked at the director. The director and the CP felt uneasy at the grim expression of PD Gong Heechan.

Why? Did Cocoa Entertainment tell you not to come at all?

Did they refuse to accept your apology?

PD Park Kyumin, what about his disciplinary action?

The director and the CP blinked their eyes at the unexpected question.

It was not uncommon for a contract to be overturned just before signing with an actor, so it was not a matter of disciplinary action. Of course, since the cause was PD Park Kyumins personal behavior, he had to take some responsibility, but there was no severe punishment.

If the drama that Lee Seo-jun was supposed to star in was PD Park Kyumins work, it would have been enough to replace the PD, but PD Park Kyumins work was a different one.

Why did that kid covet someone elses drama!

Thats why things got more complicated.

The CP, who had a headache, opened his mouth.

We havent decided yet, but why?

Please consider this as well.

PD Gong Heechan put his phone on the table.

The director and the CP looked at the phone screen with curious eyes. PD Gong Heechan pressed the play button and PD Park Kyumins voice came out of the phone.

-It worked out well. You do your thriller and I do this.

-Ive prepared everything according to your list, from actors to staff. Wow. Gong Heechan. Youll have an easy time shooting thanks to me. Oh, and did you say you finished the script for episode 1? Let me see that. I have to prepare for shooting too. And give me the writers number too.

The director and the CP looked back and forth between PD Gong Heechans face and the phone screen. They grabbed their necks.

Is this real?

Yes. The thriller that Park Kyumin is doing. Its my work.

At PD Gong Heechans words, the director tapped his forehead and the CP washed his face dryly. The work that they praised so much was PD Gong Heechans work in front of them.

From where to where?

From script to actor, staff composition.

Thats everything!

CP exclaimed at PD Gong Heechans words. The director clicked his tongue.

This bastard This Hes a troublemaker who doesnt know what hell do when he gets more experience.

He stole someone elses work and tried to steal it again by breaking into a top-notch superstars agency with his personal behavior.

He was already reckless when he was just starting out, but he didnt know what kind of abuse he would do when he gained more experience.

The director and the CPs faces became serious.

Gong Heechan.

Yes.

PD Gong Heechan, who had his hands clasped together, swallowed his saliva. He had shouted to protect this work and his future work, but he didnt know if he did well.

The director said in a heavy voice.

Go get Park Kyumin.

Yes.

PD Gong Heechan left the directors office and headed to the office. He called PD Park Kyumin, who was shaking his legs nervously. Park Kyumin cursed at being called by the director again and headed to the directors office with a tense face.

PD Gong Heechan followed Park Kyumin and turned his head. 

On one side of the office where tension flowed, assistant directors Kim Danbi and Choi Hyunwoo were standing. 

PD Gong Heechan nodded his head as he met their eyes. 

Choi Hyunwoo and Kim Danbi lit up their eyes and clenched their fists tightly.

Nice!

But we lost one and gained one.

Thats right. But what we lost is too big. I wanted to see Lee Seo-jun in person!

Kim Danbi agreed with Choi Hyunwoos words and nodded his head.

***

Seo-jun put down his pen and stretched. 

He had been signing all afternoon, but there was no sign of the box full of photo cards getting smaller.

But there are so many photo cards. I cant finish them today.

Take your time. You just have to do it until the fan meeting.

Anh Da Ho, who put orange juice in front of Seo-jun, smiled.

Well give them to the fans who come to the fan meeting and also draw lots for the fans who cant come. And also to the overseas fans.

It was hard for foreign fans to come to the fan meeting in Korea. 

Seo-juns eyes sparkled at Anh Da Hos words.

Then I have to do a lot! Anh Da Ho hyung. Cant you make more photo cards? They look scarce!

Anh Da Ho laughed at Seo-juns excited expression.

We cant give them all, you know.

It was then.

There was a knock on the door.

Seo-jun, who was drinking orange juice and humming while preparing to sign, and Anh Da Ho, who was about to take out new photo cards, stopped their movements. 

Seo-jun and Anh Da Ho looked at each other.

They felt a bad vibe. 

Anh Da Ho opened the door of the practice room. 

The lobby staff they had seen a few hours ago was standing there with an awkward smile.