Legendary Superstar-Chapter 43: First Promotional Activity

The morning of Minjae’s first promotional activity finally arrived and the first thing that he had to do for the day was to meet the rest of the cast of the drama.

Minjae hadn’t met anyone besides Sooyun, so he was kind of looking forward to it.

Yesterday before sleeping, he already did his research about the casts. He was surprised to know that most of the cast was actually actors whom he had worked with in the past.

"Good morning everyone."

As Minjae entered a well-known studio, he was greeted by a spacious space. Cameras were set up in front, it’s lenses were pointing at the set up of cushioned seats in the middle. The room was filled with warm but bright lighting, evoking a sense of peace and comfort.

At the two opposite sides that the camera’s frame couldn’t capture, staffs wandered around, ensuring that everything was perfect for the upcoming shoot.

Minjae was extra early today. He was the first one to arrive at the studio. It was his agency’s idea to make him arrive early so he could interact with the staff.

They must have wanted him to make some connection early in his career.

It was understandable.

Connections were really one of the things they needed in the industry. Without it, some opportunities would be missed. It was why others would resort to befriending more established actors.

It was also one of the reasons why he had a lot of ’friends’ in the past.

His connections.

"Oh, is this the new artist they’re talking about?"

"Is that Minjae?"

"So this is him?"

"He looks good, not gonna lie."

"He clearly looks better."

"Hmm, he’s good."

As Minjae entered the room, whispers from staff members greeted his ears. A few glanced on his way, while the busy ones couldn’t care to give a damn.

"It’s nice to meet you, Seniors. I’m Nam Minjae." Minjae bowed his head as he passed by the working staffss. Following him from behind was Dongwook and a stylist that Global Studious provided.

"Nice to meet you too, Minjae~"

"Hi!"

"Welcome, Minjae!"

"Goodluck!"

"We’ll be expecting a lot from you~!

The staff around also greeted back. Minjae smiled at them before proceeding to go to the middle front, where a short man with kind features was waiting for him. The man was skimming through a few pages of paper that looked like a cue card.

As he saw Minjae, a smile immediately appeared on his lips.

It was Lee Jihwan, one of the most respected entertainment hosts in South Korea.

Lee Jihwan is a veteran entertainment host, well-known for his sharp wit and his ability to bring out the best in the celebrities he interviews. With over three decades of experience in the industry, he has built a reputation for being entertaining and insightful. Unlike hosts who chase controversy, Jihwan is respected for his ability to ask meaningful questions while maintaining a warm and engaging atmosphere for the artists. He was one of the few people that Minjae genuinely looked up to.

"Ah, Minjae. I’ve heard good things about you. How are you feeling?" Lee Jihwan asked enthusiastically as a big smile played on his lips. Instead of stretching his hand, he patted Minjae’s back as if they had known each other for so long.

Jihwan was an outgoing person who really liked talking to people, especially his juniors.

"I’m fine, Senior. Thank you for asking." Minjae replied with confidence followed by a short laughter.

’Jihwan hyung didn’t change at all,’ he thought.

Minjae had worked with Jihwan countless times. He was usually the one to host his important events even with high talent fees.

One thing that Minjae could say about this person was that he was kind and good.

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He was also one of those few who genuinely mourned his death.

Looking back, he was grateful to have such a good senior.

"Haha. Relax with the formalities, Minjae-ssi," Jihwan said, followed by laughter. He patted Minjae’s back again as if giving him some encouragement.

"Just call me Jihwan-hyung."

Minjae smiled and nodded, though he wasn’t sure if he should drop the formal tone entirely.

After a few minutes, the studio began to become more busy as the rest of the cast and key figures of the drama started arriving.

The sound of footsteps and loud greetings filled the air.

The difference was that the staff were the ones greeting the artists instead.

Minjae’s eyes roamed around to see familiar faces entering the room. He silently stood to the side, waiting for them to fully come inside before greeting them.

"Good morning, everyone! It’s nice to see you all again." A woman’s graceful voice echoed in the studio. With her arrival, the scent of rose also filled the air.

The woman, Yoon Ha-eun, was the drama’s leading actress. Ha-eun’s angelic face and grace commanded the attention of everyone. She was wearing a black dress that complimented her body well, showing her features in the right place.

Ha-eun exchanged pleasantries with everyone. The male staff looked completely different now. They stopped what they were doing to stare at Ha-eun as she walked with poise.

As Ha-eun arrived at the middle of the room, her eyes landed on an unfamiliar guy. She stared at him for a few seconds before realization struck her.

It was Minjae!

The trending guy!

Ha-eun quickly approached Minjae. She smiled politely as Minjae quickly bowed to greet her. Ha-eun also bowed her head in return, showing her humility.

"Good morning, Noona. I’m Nam Minjae. It’s an honor to work with you." Minjae greeted the woman in a polite tone.

Noona was an honorific used by a man to address an older female by age or seniority. It shows respect and also politeness.

"Ah, you’re the new actor, right? I’m Yoon Ha-eun." Ha-eun’s voice sounded sweet like sugar.

"Yes, Noona." Minjae replied, trying to keep his voice steady.

"Nice to meet you, Minjae." Ha-eun said gently, her voice was as soothing as it sounds. "I hope you’re ready for today. It’s your first time, isn’t it?"

"Yes, Noona."

"Well, don’t be nervous. Good luck."

"Thank you."

As Ha-eun moved on to greet others, Minjae let out a deep sigh. He could feel the stares that he was getting from everyone.

More minutes passed, and more cast members arrived one by one.

"Hi, everyone! I hope you’re all doing well." Kim Namjun, a seasoned actor in his early 30s arrived after Ha-Eun. He was known for portraying intense and complex roles, often playing charismatic second lead in dramas.

Following him was Im Soman, a rising actor who had just debuted 2 years ago. He gained a decent amount of popularity because of his first drama, though, after that, he struggled to grow it.

After months of waiting, this was his first big project.

"Hello, everyone!"

"Hi!"

The next one to arrive was Lee Boyeok. Lee Boyeok was a veteran actor in his early 40s. He was best known for his authoritative roles in dramas, whether as a CEO, politician, or an officer.

"We’re blessed with a lot of actors today."

"I know right? This episode will be so entertaining."

"Maybe I should watch it too."

Minjae stayed at the same spot for half an hour as he greeted each cast with a smile on his face. Fortunately, the others were also greeting him back with enthusiasm.

Honestly, this part of the interview was the most tiring of them all — standing and greeting everyone with a smile.

He couldn’t wait for the interview to start already so he could sit and relax on his own.

Minjae was trying to keep his composure when an eerie silence suddenly fell over the room. As Minjae tried to look for the reason, murmurs and whispers silently echoed.

At the entrance of the studio was a familiar man who was dressed nicely. The man was followed by a number of staff

"Sooyun’s here."

"He brought so many staff."

"Pfft- Is the staffs supposed to protect him?"

"Sooyun had gotten handsome hasn’t he?"

"I wonder if the two were already okay."

"This is quite awkward wasn’t it?"