Legendary Superstar-Chapter 62: The Only Way: First Episode (2)

"Shh... quiet. Continue watching first." A staff shouted when another intense scene showed p on the screen.

Street vendors yelled in surprise as crates of fruit tumbled to the ground, rolling between scrambling feet.

The suspect, a man dressed in dark, tattered clothes, glanced back once, his face twisted in desperation.

Sooyun’s breath was steady despite the tiring chase. His sharp eyes flickered with determination as he maneuvered through the chaos, closing the distance.

"Stop right there!" Jinhyuk’s deep, commanding voice rang through the air.

The suspect, fueled by panic, made a sharp turn into an alleyway, his body disappearing into the shadows.

The camera followed them. As Sooyun rushed forward, his strong, steady steps pounded against the damp pavement. Neon lights flickered above, casting a shadow on the old walls of the narrow alley.

Sooyun reached for his belt, his hand hovering over his taser. He looked ready to use it if necessary.

But just as Sooyun entered the alley.

BANG!

A sudden noise echoed from deeper inside. A trash can clattered to the ground. Sooyun halted, his chest rising and falling as his hand instinctively went to his gun holster.

A tense silence filled the air, interrupted only by the distant sound of traffic and the muffled chatter of people from the market. The suspenseful background music softened, replaced by nothing but Sooyun’s slow, calculated breathing.

Something wasn’t right.

With cautious steps, he moved forward. The alley was damp, the air thick with the smell of rain-soaked concrete.

Then—

A figure suddenly lunged from the darkness!

Sooyun reacted immediately. He twisted to the side, narrowly dodging the sharp blade that gleamed under the dim alley lights.

The suspect was holding a knife.

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"Damn, that was so intense."

"Why am I getting scared?"

"Ha, I can’t believe we captured this one."

"It’s so good, I can’t lie.

The room erupted in comments once again. It continued to stay like that throughout the entire first episode, showing everyone’s excitement.

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Sooyun’s instincts kicked in immediately.

He stepped back, his feet steady against the damp pavement. The suspect slashed wildly, the blade reflecting what little light reached the alley.

The background music intensified, a sharp violin screech mimicking the erratic heartbeat of the moment.

Sooyun’s expression remained controlled, his eyes narrowing as he calculated his next move.

The suspect lunged again.

This time, Sooyun moved first.

With a swift motion, he dodged to the left, grabbing the man’s wrist mid-swing. The camera focused on their character’s struggle. Sooyun’s grip tightened while the suspect trying to pull away, their feet skidding across the uneven ground.

Then Sooyun langed a quick elbow to the suspect’s ribs.

A sharp gasp sounded, and the knife clattered to the ground.

Sooyun wasted no time. He spun the suspect around, twisting his arm behind his back, pressing him against the damp brick wall.

"Stay down," Sooyun muttered, his voice low and authoritative.

The suspect squirmed, but Sooyun’s hold was firm.

Within seconds, the sound of hurried footsteps approached. Another officer, panting from the chase, arrived at the alley’s entrance.

"Officer Lee!" the officer called out.

Sooyun kept his gaze on the suspect.

"Cuff him."

Click.

The metallic sound of handcuffs locking echoed in the narrow alleyway.

A beat of silence.

The camera zoomed in on Sooyun’s face. His jaw was clenched, his expression unreadable, but beneath the calm exterior, a storm brewed in his dark eyes.

The screen faded to black.

Episode 1 – END

The room at the production house was silent for exactly three seconds.

Then...

"Holy shit."

"That was incredible."

"Sooyun, you freaking killed it!"

The cheers erupted instantly, excitement crackling through the air.

"I swear I forgot to breathe during that last scene."

"The intensity! The cinematography! The lighting—everything was perfect!"

Director Suwon smirked as he leaned back in his chair, watching as the staff buzzed with excitement.

Producer Sean clapped his hands. "Alright, everyone! We officially have a hit on our hands."

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One of the PR staff nearly dropped her phone.

"Sir! We’re already trending!"

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"We just hit 7.2% ratings nationwide and it’s still climbing!"

Another employee’s eyes widened as he checked his laptop.

"And on streaming platforms, we’re ranking #1 in real-time searches!"

The excitement only grew from the staff.

"Let’s drink to this!"

"Everyone, get another round of food and drinks. We’re celebrating tonight!"

The lively atmosphere in the restaurant didn’t die down even after the credits rolled. Staff members clinked their glasses together, laughter and chatter filling the entire place.

"Sooyun, man, you freaking carried that episode!"

"The way you dodged that knife? Perfect timing!"

"Your expression and that tension? It was insane!"

"Sooyun’s acting is really good."

Sooyun, who had been calmly sipping his drink, smirked at their words. Though he had expected a good response, hearing the praise in real-time made his chest swell with satisfaction and ego.

"Well, It’s no big deal. Just doing my job." He leaned back in his chair, giving a small shrug.

A round of laughter followed. Even Director Suwon, usually composed, nodded approvingly.

"You really did well, Sooyun. I can already tell this role will define your career."

Sooyun simply nodded, but his smirk grew.

Then, his gaze flickered to Minjae, who had been sitting nearby, casually listening to the conversation while sipping his drink.

For a split second, their eyes met.

Sooyun’s smirk deepened. His expression seemed to say, See? Look at me getting all the praise.

Minjae raised an eyebrow. His lips twitched into an amused smile.

’So this is what he’s like when he’s winning, huh?’

Minjae took another sip of his drink, leaning forward slightly. "It was a good scene," he admitted, not backing down. If the man wants some praise, then he can kindly give it.

"You did well, Sooyun Hyung."

The moment Minjae said that, the staff areed even louder.

"Of course it is." Sooyun huffed, clearly pleased.

For once, Minjae let Sooyun enjoy the moment.

But in the back of his mind, Minjae chuckled to himself.

This was just the start.

Soon, it would be his turn.