NOVEL NEXT Chapter 260
GH Group.
Currently, a specially created ‘Overseas Cultural Business Team’ for OTT drama production.
There, a heated meeting was in full swing.
“Did you see the Beol advertisement that came out this time?”
“Of course, I saw it.”
“Was it intentional? There’s no way Beol would know Korea’s situation that well, right?”
From their perspective, it’s a good thing that the lead actor’s popularity is rising for the planned production.
In fact, Director Kang Tae-jin, who attended today’s meeting, had a rare smile on his face.
This Beol advertisement has gone beyond a simple ad and is being consumed like a meme in the community.
In a good way, not a bad one.
This is ironically because Seo-yeon’s usual image is the complete opposite of this.
When people think of Joo Seo-yeon, they usually think of Cha Seo-ah or her lively image from variety shows.
Of course, in the current trend, having such an image is good.
Especially since the protagonist of *Mine* needs a very intense character, which aligns well with this.
However, Princess Yeonhwa has the image of an elegant princess, completely different from anything else.
“She really is an actress with two faces.”
“That aspect is good too. It’s also good that it’s become a topic.”
“However, Newlike starting to move isn’t exactly a welcome development.”
Kang Tae-jin sighed at those words.
He knew that Newlike had been keeping an eye on Joo Seo-yeon.
Well, Jo Seo-hee was clinging to Seo-yeon like glue.
“This is the first time an actor is being pulled between GH and Newlike.”
“Usually, one side would have to be cut off clearly…”
As they spoke, they subtly glanced at Director Kang Tae-jin’s expression.
“If rumors spread that we pressured the actor, it could backfire.”
Director Kang Tae-jin calmly spoke up.
The son of GH Group’s chairman.
But a man who climbed to the director position in one go based solely on his personal ability.
His gaze, almost machine-like, made it difficult to meet his eyes directly.
‘It’s like a double-edged sword.’
‘We can’t just blindly oppose it.’
In fact, setting aside pride, this is actually a good thing.
Newlike and GH Group.
Both are giants in Korea’s cultural industry.
An actress being noticed by both.
If Seo-yeon does well in *Mine*, which is currently in planning, it’s a big win for Newlike.
Conversely, if Newlike’s planned ‘web novel adaptation drama’ does well, it’s also a win for GH.
It’s just rare for an actor to be able to move between both companies due to corporate pride.
“If they’re trying to use us, we can use them too.”
“That’s not wrong.”
“If Newlike boosts Joo Seo-yeon’s image, it’s not bad for us.”
“However, since the Princess Yeonhwa image is too strong, we might need to speed up the production of *Mine*.”
*Mine* aligns more with Seo-yeon’s existing image.
If it gets overshadowed by the Princess Yeonhwa image, it’s a loss.
‘Is this what they mean by ‘like father, like daughter’?’
Kang Tae-jin sighed inwardly at the smoothly flowing meeting atmosphere.
A rare sight for those who see him as a cold, rational man.
As always at the center of events, his daughter stood at the center of the story on an even larger scale.
Honestly, he was nervous.
What if the situation goes wrong?
‘Is this also considered networking?’
Behind Joo Seo-yeon is Jo Seo-hee, the daughter of Newlike Group’s chairman.
In other words, the chairman himself is backing her.
And since he’s backing her at GH Group, it’s essentially the same as being under the protection of GH Group’s chairman.
Since this can’t be openly revealed, both Newlike’s chairman and GH Group’s chairman are just letting it slide amicably.
However, there’s still competition.
*Mine* must absolutely achieve better results than any drama produced by Newlike Group.
This is purely about pride.
“At this rate, other places trying to recruit Joo Seo-yeon will be crying tears of blood.”
“Who knows? There might be those who don’t know this situation and still try.”
They laughed as they spoke.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t an unrealistic scenario.
Who would think that both Newlike and GH Group are backing a single actress?
***
“A web novel adaptation drama?”
It’s something I heard before.
But this side is progressing faster than before.
Seo-yeon expected it to be in the second half of next year.
In other words, right after *Mine* or Director Jo Bang-woo’s movie wraps up.
‘Yesterday, Jo Seo-hee suddenly called, and I wondered what was going on.’
Last night.
A long KakaoTalk message came from Jo Seo-hee.
And then, a phone call!
[Seo-yeon, this really wasn’t my idea, okay?]
“It’s fine.”
[Should I say something to my dad? Actually, I already did, but should I say more?]
“It’s really fine.”
[I really don’t want to drag my friends into our company’s issues, okay? This was really my dad’s idea. Really!!]
No, really, it’s fine.
Anyway, Seo-hee seemed worried that Seo-yeon might feel pressured by this.
But Seo-yeon really didn’t care.
What actor would refuse a lead role?
Moreover, Seo-yeon even received a direct call from the chairman.
Even though they handled things boldly, they seemed quite cautious.
[So, can you explain it well to Seo-hee?]
“Yes.”
[This won’t be a bad thing for you either. I heard the cultural business department is planning this quite ambitiously.]
“Yes.”
[Are you, by any chance, upset? Sorry if I pushed things forward without asking.]
“No, I just didn’t know how to respond.”
Who would have thought the chairman of Newlike Group would call directly?
Seo-yeon was purely flustered.
‘Unexpectedly, I ended up hearing an apology from a conglomerate chairman.’
Seo-yeon thought.
When I saw him before, he didn’t seem like that, but is being cautious around acquaintances a family trait?
They seem so carefree, but…
‘Well, the chairman seems to be cautious around Jo Seo-hee.’
I’ve heard that no father can beat his daughter.
But just how much did Jo Seo-hee nag to make him like this?
Jo Seok-hwan, the chairman of Newlike Group, seemed quite stubborn, but Jo Seo-hee, who overcame that to become an actress, must have an extraordinary personality.
Anyway, even though I’d already heard about it, Seo-yeon nodded slightly at Manager Park Eun-ha’s words, pretending not to know.
“So, what should we do?”
“Well, first, let’s discuss it today and decide, they said.”
At Manager Park Eun-ha’s words, Seo-yeon nodded slightly.
After all, Seo-yeon was willing to appear in that drama.
My mother in a past life…
It was a drama I enjoyed watching, but I was disappointed by the worst possible ending.
The web novel writer, who could be considered the original author, had a connection with Seo-yeon’s parents.
With that level of connection, Seo-yeon wasn’t heartless enough to ignore it.
“Plus, it’s a waste.”
A drama adapted from a web novel.
It might sound amateurish, but the early performance of the work was unprecedented.
Enough to shake up Korea.
If only the ending could be changed, it would definitely become a mega-hit.
“I’ll have to figure something out.”
Having thought that far, Seo-yeon nodded.
“Got it.”
“Then, should I set up a meeting? They wanted to discuss with the original author, the adaptation writer, and the director.”
“Huh? Is it okay for me to be there?”
“Actually, Newlike Group requested it. Doesn’t that mean they really want to cast you?”
What’s this?
Seo-yeon nodded first.
It meant Newlike Group valued her that much, but for Seo-yeon, it was an unexpected windfall.
This way, it would be easier to bring up more about the content.
“But the original author…”
Seo-yeon thought of Yeo-hee for a moment.
That friend she vaguely mentioned.
In other words, her father Young-bin’s childhood friend.
“…It might be awkward.”
Why is this ordeal coming to her, the daughter?
Seo-yeon sighed at the thought.
“And Beol has something to say… I think we need to discuss this further.”
“Is it because of the recent ad?”
“Yeah, probably. Beol seems to want to cast you as the ad model, just like actor Park Jung-woo.”
“…Really?”
“It’s still in discussion, but it’s possible!”
Park Eun-ha looked excited.
Being the model for a French luxury brand.
A chance to gain worldwide recognition in one go.
But Seo-yeon couldn’t help but feel strange.
“Princess Yeonhwa’s power is amazing…”
Not that she dislikes it.
She doesn’t dislike it, but…
– Princess Yeonhwa VS Joo Seo-yeon, who would win?
– Don’t drag Princess Yeonhwa into such barbaric VS debates.
– The Princess doesn’t mingle with such barbarians…
Princess Yeonhwa is the only one not involved in VS debates in Joo Seo-yeon’s fan cafe.
Seo-yeon was starting to wonder if this was Joo Seo-yeon’s fan cafe or Princess Yeonhwa’s.
– Seo-yeon, please just film one remake of “The Moon That Hid the Sun.”
– Is this really the same person’s smile?? [Photo]
– It’s hilarious how different Cha Seo-ah and Joo Seo-yeon’s smiles are from Princess Yeonhwa’s.
– How does that beautiful face turn so fierce?
Such posts were frequently appearing lately.
Seo-yeon felt wronged.
She was just smiling like usual.
Of course, when she method acts as Princess Yeonhwa, it feels like a switch is flipped.
She doesn’t know why, but maybe Princess Yeonhwa, her first role, is special to her.
Or maybe it’s the personality inherited from Suah.
“Anyway, to sum it up, that’s about it. Let’s get going.”
“Huh? Oh, is it already time?”
Seo-yeon, who had been browsing the fan cafe, checked the time.
Finally, today, she was scheduled to have her first meeting related to “Mine.”
“But, I’m a bit worried. Hollywood stars probably have high noses…”
Park Eun-ha was initially happy when she heard Arthur Diaz was participating, but it seems that part was bothering her.
Seo-yeon nodded, having heard something about that.
“It’s okay.”
Having somewhat befriended (?) the prickly Stella, Seo-yeon now had confidence in her communication skills.
In class, Seo-yeon had become a popular figure, often engaging in conversations unlike before!
“Was I actually a total social butterfly?”
So, it was natural for her to have such a misconception.
***
“Disgusting.”
Arthur Diaz wasn’t pleased with this situation.
If he agreed to appear in an OTT drama, that should be it, but they requested a meeting.
Honestly, it was annoying.
But, curiosity got the better of him.
“Can they really film in this cold weather?”
“Since the setting is winter, it’s fine.”
“Ha.”
He sighed at his manager’s words.
Really, everything from start to finish was unpleasant.
First, the number of people who came to greet him at the airport was small.
And the lead actor hadn’t shown up at all.
He thought they would come to greet him first.
‘Wasn’t she a Korean actress?’
When he appeared in movies, the actresses always approached him first.
Given his career and Arthur’s handsome looks, they probably wanted to win his favor.
Those women always found a reason to talk to him.
So, he thought this time would be the same.
Of course, there’s no need for the actress to come out and welcome him to Korea.
But for him, it was just routine.
When he went to Thailand, even a royal family member came out to meet him.
Of course, Arthur Diaz didn’t show it.
Even if he was displeased, he always wore a kind smile.
He was everyone’s prince.
He didn’t want to break that image.
Stella, seeing him, said,
“It’s rare to see someone more pretentious than me.”
A woman wearing a mask of an angel.
But the only actress he thought was on his level.
In fact, he learned a lot when they filmed together.
He was really displeased and didn’t want to admit Stella was above him.
‘Was it Joo Seo-yeon? If I beat that actress, it’s settled.’
Stella said she lost to her in acting.
Then, if he beats Joo Seo-yeon in acting, doesn’t that mean he beats Stella?
Thinking that, Arthur Diaz entered GH Group’s meeting room.
And.
“Stella told me, Mr. Diaz, you learned acting from Stella? No wonder you two are similar.”
“…”
For the record, Seo-yeon was trying to be friendly.