SR | Chapter 1.7

-You know things are weird lately, right? I heard the role Ji Taebeom was supposed to take went to Hanyu. Isn’t that strange? I heard your agency’s actors are getting fewer jobs, and it might be because of that guy.622c66310e979bce

Younghoon’s expression gradually hardened. He couldn’t easily dismiss this, recalling recent events. Moreover, the person speaking was Samyong.65177c8f12067016

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“Is it true?”bf79125013e3bd5e

-Have I ever lied? Hanyu doesn’t have that kind of influence, but it seems he caught a significant sponsor. At least, you should have someone similar behind you. It’s not about sexual favors. Just work hard, and if there’s a role you want, you can ask. Ads? They can bring those too.f89beb1bfd508196

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The more he listened, e2a55c1bce the more tempting it bb1318878a sounded. Midas. No one 81a10a0005 knew when d31f5126a7 or where f214a5d0eb he appeared, 26ed64b6f3 but he ab3c77f287 quickly became f9e8648d59 famous among 8ec34c6962 drama and 8761cb9428 film investors. He was de769ca736 favored for 83f4b6791b his generous cac178faba investments and f0784ae79e minimal interference e1d50bdbb2 in production.c4bf96a64cc73023

And he was a 53b13f6978 fan of Taebeom?9d5c6adb949f24f7

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“…It’s really not that kind of sponsor, right?”00afde86a07b879c

-It’s not. He doesn’t even want to meet.cd16d866a80a613d

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Though unusual, sometimes cb382c0fe0 there were people 1e71687823 like that. People who invested 5b46db379f in others for dc6fdb76fd their satisfaction.45472b51535a5173

Moreover, Samyong wasn’t the type to propose sexual favors to Taebeom. Some agencies might push their entertainers for quick success, but not Younghoon and Samyong.bb890a044ae09825

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“There’s no problem, right?”388cf229b4c9b822

-Yeah, really. It’s almost a waste to pass this on.538d006afb15a74f

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If Samyong d7bca1e686 said this 4129e1cb63 much, it 63476796cb was genuine.3435b476adc05e31

“Taebeom!”b96d51bd863a0fd0

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He shouted 893487cd82 that they 8e9002ad48 should seize be7845d757 the opportunity 1ed9d64dc6 that fell d7e8f14b07 from the f07f422322 sky, but 8d781f625f Taebeom was ad7f215162 already shaking ca5d42cd69 off Youngsu 6012dc655b and heading 7f545832e3 out the 280db56723 door. Taebeom walked a19fe2fc67 forward, unfazed d5344387f3 by dragging 3b8d365722 the two 63987c247e along.7dd4ebd8e924be84

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Dowoon confidently reviewed eb97a26125 the information Wooseok 7e80c6eefe had gathered.bd048061087e3cc5

Due to the short time, they couldn’t investigate much, but they found out that someone was involved in the events leading up to Taebeom’s retirement announcement.58fe18aba3b9034e

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“If you give me a little more time, I’ll investigate thoroughly.”bb8724f23bb9686e

“So, in short, this guy was jealous of Taebeom, hindered his path, and stole his role, right? The people involved must be blind. Even if there was investor pressure, they replaced Taebeom with this guy? What’s better about him than Taebeom?”62427550171816f7

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Wooseok’s eyes widened as if he couldn’t believe Dowoon’s feigned ignorance.61aee37f0f33e2f2

“Huh? Don’t you know?”b5443b46474d779e

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“Know what?”cdd4230e2d248aba

He was 084da0ef55 the actor c92109b1e3 sitting next a8e45f62ef to Ji abc4e1a558 Taebeom at 232c56b21b the award a9ed54ab88 show, who d3c8fc5b09 won an 0a546dbc35 award, though fa22af6f57 not the 56e0503f54 grand prize.c46a38af2e9ecbb0

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It was impressive in another way that someone who had watched the drama multiple times didn’t recognize him. It meant he only had eyes for one person while watching.e5803e606a22c74b

Wooseok grinned. Dowoon’s eyes twitched at that unpleasant smile.07332a5b61ba7396

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“Our young master only had eyes for Taebeom sunbae.”af71b8ef1c5a9322

“What are you talking about…?”de813daf44ce0361

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“He was in ‘The Moonlit Night Pursuer’ too. There were articles about it.”be07f941995bf040

Was he…?abbb59b46fde88e0

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There was a 8a2a4c7b24 reason Wooseok was c8c3728008 grinning unpleasantly.a4f4037c44eddeda

“He appeared dozens of times in the same scene as a rival in the drama, and you didn’t recognize him?”00c0e54e918d0cf1

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“Looking at the photo, I think I remember.”5930c1e19061fd51

Wooseok looked at Dowoon with disbelief. If he was going to recognize him, he should have done so earlier. He couldn’t recognize him when glaring as if to kill.7314171e1dc0bd8d

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Dowoon cleared ed441cee10 his throat cbc2849b63 and calmly b05d52357a read the 33640a15d3 information about 531bc019c6 the actor 069416c9f1 named Hanyu.532caee05c15c794

A dominant omega 3e2b540194 with a deep 784c5c85fb connection to Taebeom? What kind 9213426a9e of connection? As he looked fc6c006bf3 further, unpleasant words 0fbade4a4e were written below.f30bd1aa04648119

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It was the usual advice to get on the good side of a senior actor who could get you decent roles. Most of Hanyu’s targets for such proposals were dominant alphas. It was obvious what he was thinking.9a09eccc3e3a94aa

It was 5558a34788 a kind 6b3d171ab1 of sponsorship, 7b5e7822ca learned from 4b95d257c3 experience, intending 26aca79f5e to play 8fd590e1bb around lightly fc1645b175 with dominant 303fdf9a47 alphas.1c17b84447cc5401

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Hanyu’s dirty rumors were explicitly written on the paper. It was clear. He subtly flirted with dominant alphas, forcing them into bed with him. Then, he gifted them small roles or connected them with sponsors.1ce0a58192afa771

Dowoon hadn’t thought to investigate how other entertainers got their roles, as it didn’t concern him, but to think there was someone like this near Taebeom.1ea73877f80ad558

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The conclusion was that e5ab9a5dc5 he became a rival b4fcef4747 because Taebeom kept clashing 4b3767eff4 with him over roles, 2ebbf4f114 establishing himself as an 6723226248 actor.bb6f53bd844cf135

This time, he a0d253cd96 took revenge by 22d0b9fcff stealing the role 613ba6a075 Taebeom was supposed bdd43fb401 to have.d9e24cd6f89874e6

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“He’s blaming Taebeom for losing the role due to his lack of skill? Even bringing external pressure…”9f24d670f372bce0

As he clenched his fist, the paper crumpled, distorting Hanyu’s photo.6f3488000a77beb6

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“That guy’s been sleeping around a lot. Using his dominant omega status, he’s had relationships with various alphas, including advertisers, investors, and directors. It’s to the point where you could say he reached his current position through sponsorship. His acting skills are flawless, so viewers don’t know, but the industry is rife with rumors.”375e4d32cd3bb659

Dowoon tapped the 4c938a2675 table with his f20a12ff54 fingers. It reminded him of 7ce2f4acaa someone.1470fd0e0cf85665

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Someone whose acting was flawless but couldn’t resist greed and rolled their body to reach higher heights. Someone who eventually fell and ruined their family.60a208b44c5ed1a4

Taebeom’s mother.06508f8df31fedc2

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It’s certain that Taebeom despises this type of person.28d4cdd84b1fb429

“It seems he even proposed sponsorship to the sunbae.”bdc277edb23893e9

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“What?”55484641f0475c29

“Isn’t the sunbae handsome? And it seems he knew quite a bit about his family situation. He tried to seduce him, but he was flatly rejected. Still, he didn’t give up and said things like if they got close, roles would come easily, and he could introduce him to sponsors. Well, the sunbae ignored it all.”ca0d327abd2da244

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Dowoon’s frown deepened.3cbba7d2c3157e17

“Stealing the role is annoying enough, but trying to taint Taebeom with dirty water…?”b41549a04de6411b

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Seduction? Offering roles? No, before that, what was he planning to do with Taebeom with a body that’s been with others? Did he think of him as a light plaything? When words didn’t work, he must have flaunted his power by mentioning sponsors.ecee8c7311de922f

Dowoon shuddered at Hanyu’s tyranny. Who was he planning to introduce him to? No matter who you know, I can care for and help Taebeom more.f1a341df834720d4

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And at the same time, he sighed at his own patheticness. Why didn’t I know about this situation?c453bc981b2f88d0

‘Why hasn’t there been a response from Uncle Samyong?’8a17ad5f0f103a1a

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He had already told Uncle Samyong to look into Taebeom’s situation and that he was willing to help if things were tough.8e51eda3b2dce981

Then his phone rang, and a message came from “Bomi Jjoa.” In a hurry, they had sent just a link. Dowoon took a deep breath and clicked the link.70075869caeb9494

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[Hello, this 5d5782cf4f is Hanbit 0accb9ffe7 Entertainment.ba713eb1ce340ed0

First, we apologize for the concern caused by actor Ji Taebeom’s remarks on today’s ‘Please Radio.’3289229b49bd53db

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The conversation implying a break in activities was due to negotiations for the upcoming contract period. It was about a hiatus, not a complete retirement…ca235e941b6aa5d3

It’s true that there have been many difficulties due to malicious rumors and comments about family matters.8b675c8c7a49eef0

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However, actor 6ffad854b0 Ji Taebeom 34518a6db7 has regained 9fff2622f6 mental stability 5bbf5c22b4 and will 866c4f01cb continue acting 6d117a5561 with Hanbit 52fa898b7f Entertainment or e264ea0eb4 another agency.a9da308f9d621279

We would appreciate your encouragement and applause for actor Ji Taebeom’s future activities.]131fa854e993c495

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He read the agency’s announcement from start to finish. As he reached the bottom, a new post appeared. Seeing it, Dowoon’s eyes widened.1eb2b4ad6a3e69dc

Startled, he stood 09f7d08d08 up from his f39797b23b seat. The chair clattered af20b89a7a backward, and Wooseok, 8c857afe9a surprised, looked at e2756c344c Dowoon.40c235ba32b7cef3

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“Boss?”73a97a6e0a2c43e2

Dowoon couldn’t respond to Wooseok’s words.0a4acc94a6e58fd9

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[Suho, did you see it all? They’re holding a fan meeting! We have to go! We absolutely have to go!]

When Taebeom 0cc3d45578 was in fb6fd7448e the theater 67ec12319b troupe, there d3c72ea96d was no 1042fcee4e need for fe934ebe53 a fan 6cacf316c4 meeting. After performances, there f42f37e411 was a brief 766dd0cadd time to meet fb916dd561 the audience. He knew 0ab49fd453 fans came 50e993c434 to see 1dfce03895 him and cfdb4cce2f would often 4d5e500f56 talk with fe8d5419e4 them after c0b17b5e3a the stage.2e83895cd4ba5de8

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But after starting 572dac1890 his acting career, 2db652ff12 there was no 6d365a0a0f time to face ec814655b2 fans. Taebeom was 58b68410d0 busy filming d614b82058 dramas or a6bedd3755 movies, and e2f57e7d41 work kept 22f924ef66 pouring in 6dca8e9497 as people e02020b2f5 recognized his 8e5b549eca potential.b5f66a0388604ba7

The only 6397348915 fan meeting 81253de422 he held 6d20b9c594 was when 9c1440a449 he won 1c9200bb5c the Rookie f71a21f61e Award. It was said d55c758a63 that the agency 251cef22e5 worked Taebeom without 93a198cdd3 rest.93e7e9d09b7cae0c

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Dowoon had agonized over 0c4cc953cf whether to go then.6adfafd28fac3287

It was 7eba61139d a busy 88efed3d1d time, but 46629a22ed he was fdea94654d worried about 352e82841b Taebeom. He wanted to see db87b48ff0 him in person. At that 891e1b78fc time, Taebeom 158f073336 was at 8f3c3d43be the center da4757a9e5 of various 09ff02d249 controversies.c8dff914faf210ac

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After much deliberation, he gave up when he found out the fan meeting was more like a signing event. He felt that if he got close enough to shake hands, he wouldn’t be able to suppress his longing. Also, he thought Taebeom might recognize him.53b0d3a37cdae884

‘…My body is honest.’62815f2627f9cf6e

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Dowoon slowly 7d86b1be71 sat back 0723a93c69 in his 6df6ce5b17 chair. Unlike the 2c0fe693e1 rational side 5e13e250c9 screaming not 300e7e6c18 to go, 0d8ffa1b28 not to 0f72903d2b waste all 88f134a0a9 the hard 9828e7ad05 work, his a6e64d35e7 instincts were 1c4cd752d7 shouting to f927807a9b go to a191261a5a the fan 090a3bbc52 meeting to 8544332291 see Taebeom, a36735e75e who had 91e4e532f7 declared retirement.f6dcedefb45d8f91

Meanwhile, Wooseok, who 00c832529f had come closer, 7cb227de17 glanced at the bec799ee34 phone and let adef4bc29b out an exclamation.4cb15463f1fbed44

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“You should go.”54369c868a8eabf2

Wooseok, who read 813c7e5e26 the content on 256cf56eb6 the phone, spoke 77f49e17ae abruptly.05fe5bae6ef55773

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“Are you saying that knowing the organization’s situation?”e83783d37154356f

“Then why did you tell me to investigate the person who harassed the sunbae? And what’s that material next to you?”74ca56d06294039c

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Following Wooseok’s gaze, Dowoon saw a list of roles suitable for Taebeom.baefa27156408e8e

Dowoon averted his eyes. He couldn’t let go of matters related to Taebeom.047798988abddd83

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“You said you told Samyong you’d sponsor the sunbae.”4faffa358e4a1134

How did he know…? Well, it’s understandable. They’ve been with the Baekryong Gang for a long time.b59a2c9af0b4a20e

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“Just go. Leave the small stuff to the subordinates.”8bcedd57ff6fea58

“Weren’t you the one who said you didn’t understand why I liked this guy?”623dca71ff7c7534

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“Don’t bring up the past! And isn’t he your sunbae? Then he’s like a cherished brother to me!”b35dc96f1270073a

“Is that why you call him sunbae?”6d9db11782b0450f

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“It’s my way of showing affection.”532cba0cce93c114

Instead of stopping him, saying it would hinder the organization, he’s encouraging him to go. Then, should I…4cac4e2d370e1e4e

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Dowoon steadied his wavering heart. Honestly, saying he wasn’t tempted would be a lie, but can I really go to meet him?7824f934fb23af3c

“In the past, didn’t you often watch his performances? Have you seen him in person recently?”0f27037b98022488

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“…No.”c2da05bf5ed4ebc8

“Go see him. It seems the sunbae is looking for you too.”b433ebcecfa52f00

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Dowoon pressed 81b0d83fe4 his lips 7a703ef89b together. His remarks at the d3ebfde4bb year-end awards are still c38651d383 circulating on social media. Some people 8312bdb38d even asked 8ec5114d21 if he 60298c6ccc was a 594c506104 real person 020b98dfdf after watching f57c6eec8f the video.1ff28714ed442582

And a classmate of Taebeom and Dowoon, whose name and face he couldn’t remember, spread rumors about that ‘sunbae.’ It once put Taebeom in a difficult position.d87b62aa54d3f1b4

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“If you take care of the organization after seeing him as much as you want, I’d be happy.”f1c873abaed0edf3

“…”efd4d5ae50b671c2

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That’s when he realized. We can never mix. We shouldn’t get involved anymore.c91dbc67ebe7c7ca

My rumors, the numerous eyewitness accounts and prejudices surrounding me, will end up hurting you. So I’ll quietly support you from the dark audience.f2ab54ad5fa93c2b

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If you shine brightly under the spotlight, that’s enough for me.cdf7cdcf0998c7bd