I've Become a Genius Actor

Chapter 100:

"Yeah, that's right. Director Jang once said that it seems like Yooil feels sick if he rests."

Yooil, who was getting his makeup done, was startled by the makeup director's comment.

"Surely not."

"Come on. Doesn't seem like surely not' when you're already entering a new project~"

"Oh! Really? But you havent even finished shooting the drama yet!"

Yooil managed an awkward smile while listening to the makeup director and the staff chatting.

"Yooil is really good at Shasta Live too, isn't he?"

"Oh! Yes, right. I fell asleep watching Yooil's live yesterday!"

"Huh? He did a live yesterday too?"

Min Woojin, standing behind, quietly nodded to the makeup director's words, his face slightly downcast.

""

Han Yooil subtly avoided Min Woojin's gaze.

After receiving the call from Min Woojin the previous night, Yooil had quickly ended the live broadcast. He couldn't make his one and only manager uncomfortable.

"Oh, your fans must really love it~! Oh, could you lift your head a little, please, Mr. Actor?"

Even amidst the conversation, the makeup director professionally applied makeup, and Yooil obediently lifted his head.

The makeup was more elaborate than usual.

"We have to make our actor shine the brightest at the awards ceremony~"

Indeed.

Today's schedule was the Blue Dragon Film Awards.

It was Yooil's first such hectic end-of-the-year, and Min Woojin consoled (or warned) him that it would only get busier.

Then, the makeup room door opened, and a director with a camera entered.

Recognizing the familiar face, Yooil realized it was JJ Entertainment's in-house production content.

"It's been a while, Director."

"I'm here to shoot <Behind the Scene>."

Hearing the title, Yooil remembered receiving a brief briefing about it.

"Hello, Han Yooil here."

"Oh, no need to be so formal. Just speak comfortably. Maybe talk about today's makeup concept or outfit."

"Um"

Yooil, who had been silently looking at the mirror, slowly started speaking.

"Firstly, I changed my hairstyle a bit from the last acting awards. This time, I swept all the bangs back."

"Yes! We aimed for a gentle yet classic look! Doesn't it suit him well?"

A makeup team member playfully sprayed makeup fixer on Yooil's face while chatting cheerfully. The makeup director teasingly added.

"Yooil suits anything, right?"

And then, he got into the van and headed to the awards ceremony. The red carpet now felt quite familiar.

"Over here~!"

"Kyaa!"

The shouts of journalists and fans mingled together. Yooil walked the carpet with a relaxed pace, waving to the crowd.

Afterward, Yooil went to the waiting room and greeted Hwang Yiwon and Gu Chanik. It had been months since they had met after the Berlin Film Festival.

"Actors, please take your seats here."

Yooil looked around the busy hall preparing for the awards ceremony.

The stage, after the rehearsal, was filled with tension. Actors began to fill the seats one by one.

It was then that Yooil, sitting with Hwang Yiwon and Gu Chanik, was greeted.

"How have you been?"

"!"

Yooil turned his head. It was the seat reserved for the team of <The Last Diner>.

Seeing the owner of the voice, a smile spread across Yooil's face.

"Senior!"

Lee Jongsun, wearing a deep purple dress that covered her arms, looked at him with warm eyes.

How have you been?

"I've been well, of course."

"Are you shooting a drama these days?"

Lee Jongsun nodded with a slightly surprised face to Yooil's question.

"Yooil, come here."

At that moment, Hwang Yiwon, who was already seated, called Yooil over. As a nominee for the Best New Actor award for his role as Sooil' in <The Mysterious Garden>, Yooil had to sit next to the <The Mysterious Garden> team.

"Go on."

"Yes, Senior. I'll contact you."

Lee Jongsun watched Yooil take his seat for a long time.

She had been playing the role of a grandmother in a daily drama recently. It wasn't a particularly significant role, but Jongsun was living each day with gratitude. Just the fact that she could continue acting brought her joy.

A significant influence on her not giving up on acting was her participation in <The Last Diner>.

And that child.'

A gentle smile appeared on Lee Jongsun's lips.

I knew he would do well.'

Of course, he was still an actor with a long way to go.

I never expected I would be here.'

With <The Last Diner> nominated for the Best Picture, the lead actors were once again in the spotlight. Especially since it was her first significant role in a commercial film, the interest in Lee Jongsun, who was nominated for the Best New Actor award at the age of 70, was intense.

Life is full of surprises.'

Lee Jongsun placed her left hand over her heart. Ridiculously, her heart was racing, she thought.

"Welcome to the Blue Dragon Film Awards, the greatest film festival with the filmmakers of Korea I'm Jung Hyeyeon."

Lee Jongsun turned her gaze towards the stage.

And so, the Blue Dragon Film Awards began.

* * *

[@HYul_0402 So nervous]

[@Wjfkrddyjh omgomg]

[@jinnnny My heart's pounding]

Min Woojin, who was browsing BlueChat, bit his nails and turned his head away. He was watching the stage through a large monitor set up in the waiting room.

It was time to announce the Best New Actor award.

The faces of the five nominees appeared on the giant screen next to the stage, each reflecting a mix of tension and excitement.

Sigh It's okay, even if he doesn't win'

No way!! Who else but Yooil would receive the award!'

Alone in his hot and cold turmoil, Min Woojin clasped and unclasped his sweaty hands.

And now, the winner is

!'

The Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor goes to

After a brief silence, the name of the winner was announced.

Han Yooil of <The Mysterious Garden>. Congratulations!

Min Woojin, without a thought, sprang up from his seat.

"Wow!!!"

A Blue Dragon! My actor winning Best New Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards!

Noticing the glances from other nominees' managers, he sat back down but couldn't hide his trembling excitement.

Right! The recording!'

Belatedly taking out his phone, Min Woojin began to record a video.

His hands were trembling as he sat in the waiting room filming, but Han Yooil himself was calm and composed.

Both <The Last Diner> and <The Mysterious Garden> were like gifts to me. I sincerely thank Director Yoo Jaeho and Director Gu Chanik for trusting me and giving me these opportunities.'

Min Woojin filmed Yooil's face on the screen with a proud expression.

He's become quite the eloquent speaker after just one award.'

Min Woojin captured Yooil's smooth acceptance speech with pride.

* * *

I was too nervous.'

Han Yooil bit his lip. He couldn't even remember what he said.

He looked down at the trophy in his hand.

Do I really deserve this?'

The walk back from the stage to his seat felt incredibly long. The weight of the trophy felt unusually heavy.

"Congratulations."

"Congratulations, Yooil."

Yooil received congratulations from Gu Chanik and Hwang Yiwon as he sat down.

"You're the best~!"

Hearing a shout from a distance, Yooil turned his head to see Director Yoo Jae-ho waving enthusiastically. Han Yooil returned the gesture with a smile.

The Blue Dragon Film Awards was just beginning.

Following the Best New Actor award, the Best New Actress award was announced.

With each nominee's name called, cheers and applause filled the hall. Yooil clapped even harder when Lee Jongsun's name was announced.

"The Best New Actress award goes to"

Among the 20-something actors, Lee Jongsun sat with a tense face.

"Lee Jongsun of <The Last Diner>!"

A thunderous cheer and applause resonated throughout the hall.

Lee Jongsun blinked in disbelief, not expecting her name to be called.

That's when Han Yooil stood up.

He reached out his hand to Lee Jongsun, who was seated behind him.

Like in a trance, Lee Jongsun took Yooil's hand and stood up.

!'

The camera captured their moment together, and the cheers grew even louder.

"Senior."

Jongsun lifted her head to look at Yooil. His sparkling eyes were looking at her.

While helping her up, Han Yooil whispered softly.

"Thank you for your wonderful performance."

Tears threatened to spill from Lee Jongsun's eyes, but there was no time to linger.

She slowly walked towards the stage.

"It's quite embarrassing to receive a New Actress award at such an age."

Light laughter erupted from the audience.

"I never thought I'd receive an award on a stage like this in my life. It's been 40 years since I started acting even then, I jumped into acting quite late."

But as Lee Jongsun continued, people's eyes began to moisten.

Acting.

It was the empathy and respect for an actor who had come this far driven by nothing but passion.

"And Han Yooil."

Yooil, who had been watching Jongsun on stage with a bright face, was taken aback.

"He thanked me for my wonderful performance but I would like to return those words to him."

Lee Jongsun looked intently at Yooil and continued.

"Thank you."

It was a moment at the Blue Dragon Film Awards that nobody could deny was one of the most memorable.

* * *

Director Yoo Jaeho of <The Last Diner> wins Best New Director Award: "I'll work even harder in the future"

Director Gu Chanik wins Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Director after 17 years'

Han Yooil grabs another trophy at the Blue Dragon Film Awards following KVN Acting Awards "Newcomer of the Year"

Yooil's fans were in a festive mood because of these achievements.

Can you believe he won two newcomer awards in just a few days I feel so proud

Same here I'm so happy

I love Yool's filmography, he's so devoted to his fans, and he seems so healthy in interviews, just love him

Lee Jongsun becoming the oldest Best New Actress winner also became a topic of discussion.

[Blue Dragon ZOOM] Han Yooil and Lee Jongsun A Beautiful Friendship Beyond Age

A 70s Actresss First Newcomer Award Thank you for the wonderful acting'

The YooilYooilHae' YouTube channel posted every moment of Yooil from the awards ceremony. The videos quickly became trending as short-form content with an enormous number of views.

Yooil seemed happier for others than when he received his own award

Almost cried listening to Lee Jongsun's acceptance speech

Look at Yooil's red eyes

So touching

* * *

As the end of the year passed and the new year approached,

""

Director Jang Jaeyi looked up. Yooil was looking at her with a clear, bright face.

The drama they had just started filming and the preparations for the play that were about to begin.

Even a cursory glance revealed a schedule that was no joke.

Jang Jaeyi sighed and looked at Yooil.

"You remember we're preparing an offline fan meeting early next year, right?"

"Of course."

Yooil hadn't forgotten. It was an event he had been looking forward to for a long time.

Jang Jaeyi, with a spark in her eyes, said,

"So, I was thinking, maybe we should prepare a dance routine or something like that for the fans."

Jang Jaeyi spoke cheerfully and then turned her tablet towards Yooil.

Seeing the video on the tablet, Yooil couldn't believe his eyes.

"Director, this is"

Music flowed from the tablet.

And then a bright and bubbly dance routine appeared. Yooil was speechless.

[Pop pop pop pop! Exploding lovely heart!]

[Boom boom boom boom! Refreshing lemon candy!]

It was literally a dance routine bursting with freshness. As Yooil watched the video blankly, Brion spoke calmly.

This is LEMON CANDY' by the newly debuted girl group, Purple Kiss. An excellent choice.

Yooil thought quietly.

Do not disturb mode.'