Fashion Genius Collects Stars - Chapter 76

People usually give me great praise for my professionalism, sense, and pure talent.

I liked it, but at the same time, it was burdensome.

Compliments are of course a good thing, but there is nothing more burdensome than that.

Especially when you know full well that you’re not that great of a person.

That’s how people change.

Even though I’m not really that kind of person, if other people keep seeing me that way, I really want to become that kind of person.

Why isn’t there such a thing?

If you have a role model, start acting like that person from today. If you can keep doing that consistently and not let anyone find out who you are, then you have really become that person.

I wanted to do that.

So when I heard Kim Ji-hoon’s anxious voice over the phone, I came up with a plausible plan of my own.

okay.

In a mature way.

Professionally.

With great sense.

Let me give you some wise words.

I’m your older brother.

I know very well that Kim Ji-hoon worked hard.

It wasn’t just that we worked hard, but we also found a charm that satisfied us and appealed to the public.

No need to worry.

Let’s reassure our scared Ji-Hoon.

So I went to Kim Ji-hoon’s house as relaxed as possible.

With beer and popcorn in hand.

I am giving wise words to Kim Ji-hoon, who is shivering, while leisurely eating popcorn.

Is the picture just not coming out right?

“Huh? Bro? What’s that?”

“Popcorn. Popcorn goes with movies.”

“Phew. What trailer are you watching? Popcorn.”

“Oh, it’s not just popcorn. It’s the atmosphere. The atmosphere. Okay, let’s open a beer each.”

The beginning was certainly promising.

As if my leisureliness was contagious, the tension on Kim Ji-hoon’s face also faded a little.

This is my brother.

This presence lowers the tension the moment it appears.

We sat side by side leaning against the sofa legs and turned on the TV, in keeping with the rules of the Republic of Korea.

The trailer for has finally been released on a screen that is so refreshing to the eyes that it is worthy of a famous actor’s TV.

Kim Ji-hoon’s hands shook slightly as he became nervous again.

I am,

I cried a little.

* * *

Wheeeeee-

The trailer began with a shot of an endless snowy field.

The camera, which was capturing the endless snowy fields from a high place, turns its gaze to a small European village located in the middle of them.

And then the screen is briefly edited to show a flash of a pouring snowstorm and a frozen village within it.

– How many people live in this town? A thousand? A thousand… … . They’re all going to die? Including me?

Kim Ji-hoon’s voice, seemingly angry, is mixed in with the loud wind noise, and white letters on a black background appear with magnificent sound effects.

– 1,500m above sea level. Request rescue. Or. Death.

And scenes from movies that pass by quickly.

A fairly famous Korean actor is seen slamming down a communication device and screaming.

– Damn it! Damn it!

As he slumps down, the accumulated snow flutters down from his shoulders.

The actress who looks good with short hair says.

– There’s no other way. You have to go down the mountain yourself.

– Are you crazy? Through this blizzard? 1,500 meters?!

Numerous scenes flashed by quickly.

A scene of ice climbing.

A scene where he closes his eyes and shivers as he tries to sleep.

People who are crossing the endless snowy fields.

and.

– It’s an avalanche!!!

Kwaaaaaaaah-!

The overwhelming sight of an avalanche collapsing as if a corner of a mountain had collapsed and swept away like a tsunami.

– Haa… … . Haa… … .

In a world where everything is covered in snow, a man stands up through the snow.

This is Kim Ji-hoon.

I look around frantically for my colleagues, but I can’t see anyone.

Kim Ji-hoon’s face is distorted with inexplicable emotions.

And then the lights went out.

Kim Ji-hoon’s voice can be heard softly in the darkness.

– A hero? No. I’m a survivor.

Again the scenes flash by.

Kim Ji-hoon, now alone, looks back, grits his teeth, and walks forward. The shadow of deep footprints remains behind him.

Endless snowfields.

The moment Kim Ji-hoon steps on the ground, the snow pile collapses and an avalanche pours down, sending him rolling down.

The snowstorm is pouring down again.

Kim Ji-hoon digs a snow pile and goes inside, shivering.

Frozen beard. Frozen goggles.

Kim Ji-hoon taping up his torn clothes.

Deep in the night, Kim Ji-hoon calls out the names of his colleagues who have fallen while shivering.

Kim Ji-hoon lying on the floor and screaming at the sky.

And looking at the high hill, Kim Ji-hoon says.

-Fuck. I’m gonna die.

His face is distorted. It looks like he’s crying, or he’s laughing.

What is clear is that the time of suffering he endured had forged him into a completely different person.

The trailer is over.

And I… … .

Ugh.

Why? Something hot rose up above my eyes.

trailer?

Of course, it was a very well-made and compelling trailer.

So much so that I want to run to the movie theater right now and wave my banknotes around.

But the reason my eyes were puffy was a bit different.

‘You really did it.’

Am I not a living witness?

I saw with my own eyes the process of Kim Ji-hoon, who had been immersed in only one acting, breaking out of that egg.

I’ve read the script for so much that I could recite it straight through without even looking at it.

I drew that scene over and over again in my head.

But that is what is unfolding before me now.

More vivid and grander than I ever imagined.

On top of that, Kim Ji-hoon performed the kind of acting that I had hoped for and that he had hoped for.

You did it. That’s what you worked so hard for last season.

This sense of reward.

This sense of accomplishment.

And a pride that cannot be expressed in words.

Everything was mixed up and was rising up over my eyes.

“Hyung. How was it…? No. I think I did well, but when I think about seeing people’s reactions, my vision starts to darken. All the malicious comments I’ve seen before keep flashing before my eyes. That’s why I really wanted to watch it with hyung. Because he’s the one who created this drama together with me. If hyung approves, I’ll be able to find courage too… …. Hyung?”

As I was sitting there dumbfounded, I heard Kim Ji-hoon’s voice next to me.

I glanced back and saw a surprised Kim Ji-hoon.

“Brother. Are you crying… …?”

“ah.”

Damn. I held it in, but did you see any tears?

I quickly wiped my eyes.

“No. My eyes are just a little heavy.”

“brother…….”

But it was already too late.

Kim Ji-hoon was looking at me with shaking eyes.

shit.

I came here to give you some cool, mature advice, but you’re making me cry so ugly…

His face was burning, but Kim Ji-hoon suddenly let out a deep sigh. It was a refreshing sigh, as if all the accumulated stagnation was being washed away.

“Haaaaa… … . Thank goodness. Thank goodness. Hyung. I was okay, right? Wow… … . I’m really thankful.”

Kim Ji-hoon’s face, which had been frozen stiff, brightened up.

I said it like I was driving a wedge in before the guy could misunderstand.

“It’s not luck.”

“Ah. Then. There’s no way my brother would have cried.”

But that smile that keeps on shining. It’s really annoying.

Kim Ji-hoon’s face relaxed.

He opened the comment confidently, as if he could finally see it.

And it poured.

Up the screen,

Lots of praise.

– I love how Director Ko Joon-chul always takes on new genres. Honestly, is there another director in Korea who can pull off such a spectacle?

– What? That’s Kim Ji-hoon? Really?

– What was that last facial expression? I got goosebumps.

– Wow… … . Was Kim Ji-hoon this sexy?

– You said you wanted to change your image so much. I can’t say for sure yet, but if you just watch the trailer, it looks like it’ll be a hit?

– Honestly, I didn’t have any expectations because Kim Ji-hoon was the lead actor… … . Wow, what is this?

It was clear evidence.

Proof that Kim Ji-hoon’s new acting is appealing to the public.

Kim Ji-hoon’s expression, which had been full of playfulness just a moment ago, began to relax into a stupid expression.

The mouth is slightly open, and the pupils of the eyes flutter like butterfly wings.

and,

I couldn’t help but say something.

“Hey. Are you crying?”

“Ugh… … . Ugh… … .”

Kim Ji-hoon covered his mouth and swallowed his breath as if those words were a signal.

Oh my.

I guess you were very touched.

That could be the case.

I can understand.

Honestly, don’t I know best how much Kim Ji-hoon has suffered emotionally?

So I.

Click.

I took out my phone and took a picture of Kim Ji-hoon crying.

Of course, Kim Ji-hoon was terrified.

“Ah! What are you doing!”

I smiled as I rescued my phone from the clutches of an angry Kim Ji-hoon.

“Ah! What the… … is that guy~”

“What! That’s childish! It’s not fun?!”

“Myeonde~ Yoo Chi-hye~ Is that her pretty face~?”

Kim Ji-hoon runs towards me. I jump up and run away.

Kim Ji-hoon’s house was quite large, so it was a good place to play tag.

I managed to run away and upload a picture of the guy to my personal Instagram account before he deleted the picture.

“Ah! Erase it!”

The foolish Kim Ji-hoon didn’t even know that and was content to just snatch my phone and delete the pictures.

Huh.

This is the difference in level between you and me.

He’s my brother.

* * *

– Oh, and I can’t not tell you this story, right? Mr. Kim Ji-hoon’s photo became a huge topic of conversation, right?

And after some time passed.

I was giggling while watching the press conference of the team.

The vividly displayed image showed the side profile of Kim Ji-hoon, looking ahead with red eyes and an expression that looked as if he would shed tears at any moment.

scent…….

Who is the photographer? That photo is amazing.

It was even more heartwarming to see Kim Ji-hoon’s face turn red and he cover his face with his hands in the video.

Another famous actor standing next to him grabbed Kim Ji-hoon’s shoulder and spoke with a smile.

– I think Mr. Ji-Hoon, you need to explain this.

Only then did Kim Ji-hoon take his hands off his face and grit his teeth.

– Ah. An explanation. I have to do it. An explanation.

Phew… … . The guy takes a deep breath and says.

– If it were anyone else, I would have been angry… … . I let it go because Yongwon is hyung. To be honest, my acting this time. It was only possible thanks to Yongwon hyung. I would like to take this opportunity to thank designer Lee Yongwon and . Kim Ji-hoon’s new acting that designer Lee Yongwon guided and I polished and completed! Please make sure to check it out in the theater!

There was no longer any tension or embarrassment on the face of the guy who said that.

All that is visible is endless confidence and anticipation for the future to come.

I reflexively checked the comments under the video.

– What the heck! It’s Lee Yong-won again?

– Hey. Over. What kind of acting help is a designer helping with? That’s ridiculous. If this keeps up, there’s going to be talk that a designer helped with Millie’s new song, right?

↳ Hahahahahahahaha but that actually happened.

↳ What Sol? I heard that Millif really got help. Go watch the video . You’ll know when you see it.

↳ ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Even a one-comment is a joke ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

– I’m jealous. I also want to get some coaching from designer Lee Yong-won.

What should I say?

When I read those comments, I felt a tingling sensation in my heart.

Suddenly.

The emotion I felt when I first saw the trailer for seems to be passing by my nose.

really…….

I guess I have to live hard.

This is how things that I did with all my heart come back to me.

My heart felt strengthened, as if I had found a 50,000 won note in the pocket of my winter coat.