Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 62

Cocoa Entertainments headquarters lobby.

Seo Eunchan was fondly touching the nameplate that said Cocoa Entertainment Actor Lee Seo-jun under Seo-juns photo on the wall. He quickly snapped out of it and headed to the PR team.

The sound of the phone ringing pierced through the wall, even though they used good materials for soundproofing.

Its what I signed up for, but this is no joke.

The day after the fifth episode of Reinvestigation aired, Cocoa Entertainment was flooded with calls. It was because Seo-juns agency was registered on the search sites profile page.

Seo Eunchan swallowed his saliva and opened the door to the PR team.

The sound of the phone bell hit his eardrums. All the phones in the company were ringing and the company email was also filled with emails. It was like a war zone. An employee who answered the phone shouted.

Boss! Its MBS!

This is SBC!

There were offers for drama and variety show appearances from everywhere. If it was just a matter of poking the unripe fruit before Seo-jun made a cameo appearance in Reinvestigation, now it was quite serious.

They rushed in from dramas that were already scheduled to dramas that were just gathering actors.

Seeing the broadcasting stations competing to get Seo-jun, everyone thought that he could even get into a drama that was already scheduled if he said yes.

But thats unlikely.

Also, in the case of variety shows, there were cases where different writers from the same program contacted them separately.

The employees who didnt answer the phone browsed the internet. From KBCs homepage to communities with a lot of members. There were stories about Seo-jun everywhere.

Even people who didnt watch movies knew Hollywood child actor, Lee Seo-jun. When they heard the news that Seo-jun appeared as a cameo in a drama, they wanted to see it.

The rerun ratings and the replay views are amazing.

KBC is airing episodes one to five again to catch the viewers.

There are posts asking if Seo-jun will appear again.

There are also some posts saying they want him to play soccer?

Among them, there were people who looked for the movies that Seo-jun appeared in after watching Reinvestigation. There were also people who watched Reinvestigation after seeing The Evil Spirit that KBC showed.

As the publics interest increased day by day, the broadcasters also moved busily. The phone bell rang jingle jangle.

The PR team leader Kim Suryeon raised her voice.

What should we do, boss?

Seo Eunchan scratched his cheek.

Lets reject all the dramas for now.

What?!

The heads of the employees who were answering the phone and browsing the internet turned around.

They could pick and choose as they pleased, but they werent going to do any dramas? No, are they going to do a new movie? Hollywood? Korea?

As the employees questions piled up, Seo Eunchan opened his mouth.

Actor Lee Seo-jun wants to do a play.

At that, the man who came to find Seo Eunchan dropped the white paper in his hand.

It was Lee Seo-juns manager, Ahn Da-ho, who had read all the scripts of the dramas and movies that came to Seo-jun for two weeks and wrote reviews for them. He missed todays reviews, which were ten pages long.

Seo Eunchan turned his head at the sound of something falling. He saw Ahn Da-ho standing at the entrance of the PR team office. Seo Eunchan smiled brightly at Ahn Da-hos gaze, which looked at him with a blank expression.

Thats great. Da-ho. You have time now, right?

At the bosss words, Ahn Da-ho, a mere employee, nodded reflexively.

***

This is Ahn Da-ho. Hes 25 years old.:

Everyone noticed how Da Hos face lit up whenever he talked about Seo-jun. He was clearly a fan of his.

But youre good at separating work and personal life. Youll be a great manager.

They teased him, half-seriously, half-jokingly, if they should let him talk to Seo-jun on the phone. But Da Ho always refused firmly, saying it would be rude.

After introducing the manager, Da Ho checked the time and saw that it was almost time for Lee Min-jun to get off work. He decided to stay for dinner at Seo-juns place and greet him as well.

The boss, Seo Eun-chan, gave him a day off to make up for the long hours he had been working.

Seo Eun-chan, who went to the market to run an errand for Seo Eun-hye, saw her cooking in the kitchen. Da Ho, who was sitting stiffly in the living room, didnt know what to do.

Seo-jun, who was doing his homework at the living room table, started a conversation with Da Ho, who looked awkward.

Hyung, are you bored?

Huh? No, Im fine. Why? Do you need help with something?

No.

Seo-jun put down his pencil and went to his room. He brought back some scripts that he had enjoyed reading and gave them to Da Ho.

Here, read these if youre bored.

Ah, thank you.

Seo-jun finished his homework, and Da Ho read the scripts. The notes that Seo-jun had written himself made Da Hos heart flutter.

[I want to try this]

[This is not good]

[This is very different from the movie]

[The director changed halfway]

Da Ho opened his notebook and wrote down the characteristics of the roles that Seo-jun wanted to try and the genres of the movies. He also wrote down the titles of the scripts that had bad reviews. He decided to look them up when he got home.

The sound of pencils and knives in the quiet Seo-juns house sounded like music.

Seo-jun, who was working hard on his homework, turned his head and looked at Da Ho. He liked the way he was absorbed in reading the script. He smiled and focused on his homework again.

My brother is here with me.

The silence didnt last long. Seo Eun-chan and Lee Min-jun came in through the front door. Seo-jun jumped up and ran to hug Lee Min-jun.

Lee Min-jun smiled and lifted Seo-jun up.

Seo-jun, did your manager come?

Yeah! Its Da Ho hyung!

Da Ho, who had regained his composure, bowed and greeted him.

Hello, Im Da Ho.

Hi, Im Seo-juns dad, Lee Min-jun.

When Lee Min-jun arrived, dinner began. Seo-jun told them about his day at school and the adults responded enthusiastically. Seo-jun was more excited and talked more.

He gave a few presentations, played soccer in the playground, and moved on to the next book at the music academy. As Seo-jun chattered away, Da Hos shoulders, which had been tense as if he was at any dinner, relaxed.

Seo Eun-chan brought dessert and Da Ho and Seo Eun-chan left Seo-juns house.

How was it?

What?

Seo-jun. Hes pretty normal, right?

Uh, yeah.

Da Ho nodded at Seo Eun-chans words as he sat in the passenger seat.

Hello! Im Andaho!

Andaho, who had a fairly sturdy physique, bowed politely.

He wondered where the boss was taking him, and to his surprise, it was the actor Lee Seo-juns house.

He expected Lee Seo-jun, who had filmed Hollywood movies, to live in a wealthy neighborhood with a spacious detached house and a dignified dog, but he lived in an ordinary apartment in an ordinary neighborhood.

Seo Eun-hye and Seo Eun-chan laughed at Andahos tense expression.

Lee Seo-jun also looked at Andaho, who would become his manager.

By chance or fate, there were many good people around Lee Seo-jun.

The neighbors who lived in the same apartment as Lee Seo-jun and did not spread rumors. The kindergarten parents who were satisfied with just an autograph and a photo.

He didnt care if it was really a coincidence, but if it was the influence of Seon-gi, he couldnt predict what effect it would have now that he had embraced magic.

No, I have a rough idea

Lee Seo-juns eyes rolled. Andaho, who was sitting cross-legged, straightened his shoulders and back.

Lee Seo-jun smiled brightly as he looked closely at his opponent like a cat. He seemed like a good person.

Hello. Andaho hyung. Im Lee Seo-jun.

Nice to meet you. Lee Seo-jun actor. Im Andaho.

When Lee Seo-jun reached out his small hand, Andahos eyes shook. He didnt tell his boss, Seo Eun-chan, but Andaho was a fan of Lee Seo-jun.

Two years ago, when he saw William in the theater, Andaho cried as if the theater would leave.

He was living a life of enduring day by day, not to be a burden to his mother who was alone, but then, he had a dream of supporting an actor who could act like that.

He worked hard after that. He studied about the entertainment industry and entered a new manager and took care of the chores.

He also became a manager of an actor who was not very famous but abusive, and he was curious about how the actor felt and tried to act as an extra. He quit after four NGs.

In two years, a short time if short, his first job went bankrupt and he wandered around and joined Cocoa Entertainment.

There was only Brown Black, and the next trainee seemed to be an idol group, so Andaho, who wanted to be an actor, was looking for a new agency.

Then a rumor spread inside the company. The rumor that Lee Seo-jun actor signed a contract with Cocoa Entertainment.

He couldnt believe it, but it was concluded as a fact. There was an announcement that they were looking for a manager.

It wasnt written openly, but it was a manager recruitment announcement after the rumor that Lee Seo-jun actor joined Cocoa Entertainment. It was definitely Lee Seo-juns manager by timing.

Andaho applied immediately. And he passed. There were several candidates, but he was the one.

Andaho grabbed Lee Seo-juns hand with a trembling hand. Seeing him in person, he felt his age more. He admired him for acting like that.

And now Andaho could help Lee Seo-juns acting.

Ill do my best.

He was sincere. Lee Seo-jun felt Andahos sincerity and smiled brightly. He felt an honest heart from his face, which seemed to burst into tears with his huge body.

Lets talk comfortably! Andaho hyung!

As the two shook hands, Seo Eun-hye poked Seo Eun-chans side.

You seem to have a good eye for people.

Andaho must have hidden it, but everyone in our company knew he was a fan of Seo-jun.

Seo Eun-chan sighed as he remembered the report that Andaho brought.

He told him to analyze a few, but Andaho analyzed almost all the scripts that came to Seo-jun.

With a tired face, Seo-jun thought about the roles he should do now, next year, and for years to come.

Seo-jun is good at acting and smart for his age, but you dont need to feel pressured. Just take care of him like a younger brother. Stop him if he seems to be in danger. Listen to his reasons if he wants to do something. And contact me if theres any trouble.

Ah. I understand.

Do you know a guy named Kim Hee-sang?

Yes?

He knows a lot about Seo-jun. My brother and sister also know him well, but they have different fields. For manager-related matters, it might be better to ask Hee-sang for advice than my brother or sister. Ill introduce you to him next time.

Oh, thank you.

Mr. Da-ho.

Da-ho answered Seo Eun-chans faint voice.

Yes. Mr. President.

Please take good care of our Seo-jun.

Seo Eun-hye, Lee Min-joon, and Seo Eun-chan all said the same thing all day long.

Please take good care of our Seo-jun.

Da-ho engraved the hearts of the people who worried about Seo-jun deep in his chest and spoke with determination.

Yes. Ill do my best!

***

They had entrusted him to Cocoa Entertainment, but Seo-jun and Seo Eun-hye didnt let go of their hands. The two searched the internet together.

This one is too old for him.

This one too. Only over 10 years old.

There were few plays with children in them. The roles were few and far between, and there were height and age restrictions. Especially Seo-jun, who was 8 years old, couldnt even write an audition application form because of the age limit.

Seo-jun, do you really want to do a play?

Yes!

The play he saw with his brother Ji-seok left a deep impression on him. The actors who performed right in front of him and the close audience seats that seemed to hear their breath. The small theater stuck in Seo-juns heart.

I want to act like that too, so close to them.

What would it feel like to see the reactions of the people who watch my acting?

Unlike the staff who had to pay attention to the filming, they would only watch my acting. The audience who would focus on my acting without thinking about editing or box office.

He liked movies and dramas, but he wanted to see the vivid and direct reactions, with his own eyes. His heart pounded just thinking about it.

Seo Eun-hye grabbed his arm at Seo-juns sparkling eyes.

I see. Then lets look for more.

Seo-jun searched the internet with his phone and Seo Eun-hye with her laptop.