Devil’s Music

Chapter 24: The Power of Drama

Saturday, 2:40 PM

Exiting at the Seoul World Cup Stadium Station in Sangam-dong, Geon wandered around, searching for TVN.

Perhaps due to the weekend, there were quite a few people around Sangam-dong. It had transformed from a barren land into a bustling city with large multiplex cinemas, various restaurants, and shopping malls setting up shop recently.

Spotting the signboard reading 'TVN' atop a building that seemed to tower beyond 30 floors, Geon dialed Yeongseok's number.

Yeongseok, eagerly anticipating Geon's arrival, promptly answered the phone after two rings.

"Hello?"

"Oh, hi, PD-nim Kim Geon speaking."

"Ah, yes, Geon-ssi. Have you arrived?"

"Yes, I'm outside the building on the 1st floor."

"Sure thing, PD-nim."

Ending the call, Geon stepped into the bustling lobby of the broadcasting station.

Inside, the station wasn't vastly different from other buildings. There was an information desk in the spacious lobby, with sofas, tables, and magazines arranged in one corner for people to relax. Despite the seemingly excessive space, the lobby felt small due to the bustling crowd.

Geon, trying to find a spot on a vacant sofa while being discreet, was surprised by Yeongseok's sudden appearance. Unfamiliar with Yeongseok's face, Geon attempted to sidestep him, but Yeongseok, not recognizing Geon either, dialed his number.

*Riiiing riiiing*

Startled by the ringing from Geon, Yeongseok turned to see Geon's face.

"Oh, Geon-ssi? Is that you?"

Upon hearing his name from nearby, Geon turned to face Yeongseok.

Seeing Geon's face, Yeongseok froze in place.

Geon, with striking eyeliner, porcelain-like skin contrasting with healthy, red lips, and jet-black wavy hair cascading down to the eyebrows, was a dazzling young man. That was Geon.

His description didn't merely capture him as a young man; it portrayed an inexplicable, lethal, and sexy charm masked with innocence and awkwardness, enhancing his allure. Yeongseok hadn't encountered anyone as captivating in all his time from his SBS PD days to his current stint at TVN. Undoubtedly, Geon was the most captivating man he had ever encountered.

Responding to Yeongseok's call, Geon politely greeted him.

"Hello, PD-nim. Sorry for arriving on the weekend. I'm a student... Geon Kim, PD-nim."

"······"

"Uh... PD-nim? Um... PD-nim?"

Geon repeatedly called out to Yeongseok, who remained dumbfounded.

Repeating his calls, yet finding Yeongseok still lost in thought, Geon gently nudged Yeongseok's arm.

"Uh... PD-nim?"

Feeling the touch, Yeongseok snapped out of his daze.

"Oh, uh, yes, yes... Oh, my, sorry, Geon-ssi. I zoned out for a moment there. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You've had a tough time coming here on the weekend without rest."

Despite being a PD, Yeongseok was someone without a sense of entitlement, yet he sensed he shouldn't be too casual with Geon, whom he was meeting for the first time.

Geon scratched the back of his head, watching Yeongseok's flustered demeanor.

"No... I mean, I'm just a student. PD-nim, you're the one working on weekends. That must be tougher."

Yeongseok waved it off.

"No, no. People like us in broadcasting, weekends are nothing special. We're so accustomed to this life that it doesn't bother us. Anyway, let's head up and talk. The actors we're working with from China will be joining us upstairs. It's better to gather for a brief meeting."

Geon, surprised, asked, "Actors? Are you referring to those who appeared in Chuno?"

Yeongseok chuckled. "Yes, indeed. It's for promoting the Chuno drama in export. It wouldn't make sense if only a few actors went. Haha. Come, take this elevator."

As the door of the second elevator on the left among the ten opened, Yeongseok gestured to Geon.

"Today, Dahae-ssi might be a little late, so we'll start without her. Hyuk and Jiho are already here. People from the staff, AD, and the main writer will be joining us."

Geon eagerly listened, overwhelmed by the prospect of meeting celebrities in person.

"Oh, I should have mentioned earlier. The Chinese side wants promotional videos with Jiho and Hyuk from the drama, but since there's no footage of you, it's difficult to create promotional materials. So, we plan to film today's meeting in a documentary style to send to China and Japan. Is that okay? It won't change anything; once you're there, people will recognize you."

Geon nodded, his mind already caught up in the excitement of meeting celebrities rather than the video.

"Yeah, that's fine with me. Hehe. But you know, it's the first time I've ever seen a celebrity since I was born. Both Jang Hyuk and Oh Ji-ho are cool and good-looking, and they're great actors. I'm really looking forward to it."

Watching Geon's excitement, Yeongseok smiled subtly.

"Hehe... It'll be interesting to see who surprises whom. Even though Hyuk and Jiho are celebrities, if they don't get surprised seeing your face, are they really human? Hehe."

In the elevator, Yeongseok secretly texted the camera director waiting in the meeting room.

"We're entering now. When we first come in, have one camera on us, and don't miss any expressions on Oh Ji-ho and Jang Hyuk's faces with close-ups. OK?"

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