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.f9b0333a5d1d6cfc

Younghoon’s expression gradually hardened. He couldn’t easily dismiss this, recalling recent events. Moreover, the person speaking was Samyong.f1187a906fa08730

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“Is it true?”ed77d7dd8c8c9f31

-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.0b70d9c500d55829

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The more he listened, dd5726a99e the more tempting it f2870a63ed sounded. Midas. No one knew a28dbbce9b when or where 23519f5bd8 he appeared, but bc2300a896 he quickly became 9c3c71c133 famous among drama aefaead22e and film investors. He was favored c6f33f0024 for his generous cdd19d6fc8 investments and minimal 3e59dd1075 interference in production.1f301d4f1c278933

And he was bf34bc33a8 a fan of 54f6e5fa52 Taebeom?17bec36eab4dbe01

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“…It’s really not that kind of sponsor, right?”3cd51ca3401b238e

-It’s not. He doesn’t even want to meet.bb78879f82373f70

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Though unusual, sometimes there a21feceac0 were people like that. People who invested f815991ac4 in others for ca9c062a75 their satisfaction.f33d275d2d45da47

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.2fd9f12273e68539

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“There’s no problem, right?”30b510151aadad25

-Yeah, really. It’s almost a waste to pass this on.b2beab049e2d632d

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If Samyong said this 9b03b9d5c5 much, it was genuine.dca5c46d28771fca

“Taebeom!”983c2cd3824e415d

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He shouted 0a0bb7b400 that they 05d1944695 should seize a46548217c the opportunity 0750769eca that fell 413dcb3ffd from the 6554c9c771 sky, but 20b12e2a05 Taebeom was e7e9c77e30 already shaking 78305874fb off Youngsu 2541cffdd4 and heading 1946572421 out the d6452e5a5c door. Taebeom walked forward, unfazed fd538a8ff8 by dragging the two c53f85bcdd along.42b404b16bb30625

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Dowoon confidently 0a7ba1f8a6 reviewed the 27768d47d9 information Wooseok 1c82550161 had gathered.59381713ac43a157

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.8f5c5c2de5d62873

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“If you give me a little more time, I’ll investigate thoroughly.”eae7077fa8c97664

“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?”5e48517579230443

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Wooseok’s eyes widened as if he couldn’t believe Dowoon’s feigned ignorance.5ace731cdd6c2168

“Huh? Don’t you know?”6add3260dc7ff3ab

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“Know what?”dd852a606bf25857

He was the actor ca724bb196 sitting next to Ji 470f2d1659 Taebeom at the award 1af033b0cf show, who won an 28236ece85 award, though not the 49dfd2be99 grand prize.39e52fb88c318849

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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.258a835407efb12d

Wooseok grinned. Dowoon’s eyes twitched at that unpleasant smile.9ca955c20508ab1e

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“Our young master only had eyes for Taebeom sunbae.”de7668fef548bed6

“What are you talking about…?”12d686440cea5cd2

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“He was in ‘The Moonlit Night Pursuer’ too. There were articles about it.”ea531daf17184609

Was he…?6ded6ef1a79c2bca

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There was a reason a7f9a4cc7d Wooseok was grinning unpleasantly.ae978bcc6b99e033

“He appeared dozens of times in the same scene as a rival in the drama, and you didn’t recognize him?”a50c9056bdfed5dd

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“Looking at the photo, I think I remember.”74ea9acd2264db6d

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.7dc5696ea860c18c

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Dowoon cleared ec73c1ba45 his throat e1cde66792 and calmly 1deb75ec9d read the e2f1472a74 information about 1cd3fbb7f0 the actor e49ca97be8 named Hanyu.58a3c2bd13cde671

A dominant omega with 90f8c51399 a deep connection to 8c9e53e987 Taebeom? What kind of 90928d8637 connection? As he bb77bf41fb looked further, 6b44cec388 unpleasant words 4d31f1e5d0 were written 3fd19ef92c below.03d101bd07567adc

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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.72dd3a2a091e4c5a

It was a 5e633c0d6b kind of sponsorship, e1161a6972 learned from experience, 8dfff66208 intending to play 386ee30097 around lightly with a32ba982d3 dominant alphas.a2068eb54af2e198

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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.0a40a7610fa274ec

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.547dc65dd35898fa

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The conclusion was that 69884192a9 he became a rival 93cbc9050d because Taebeom kept clashing dd3c319c2f with him over roles, 5364469cd0 establishing himself as an 910652dfd3 actor.d59140e145207646

This time, he 7db45aff4b took revenge by caedfd4e4f stealing the role 9cb69c0590 Taebeom was supposed 28cecd0ee9 to have.3bebae1927d03b67

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“He’s blaming Taebeom for losing the role due to his lack of skill? Even bringing external pressure…”df4bf3b5ca08ccf6

As he clenched his fist, the paper crumpled, distorting Hanyu’s photo.3a14c46318f6e965

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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.”e7dca4fbd850e4a5

Dowoon tapped 126ca14c75 the table d5f1303334 with his 19e7074196 fingers. It reminded him f31feb2a90 of someone.c562d6084a1c468f

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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.0a2756fe84830360

Taebeom’s mother.3e66df9940f44533

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It’s certain that Taebeom despises this type of person.ede4a94e830c7b15

“It seems he even proposed sponsorship to the sunbae.”6f6b5303383b1c5d

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“What?”2162e76db33e61a2

“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.”d7da933b0f5a0afc

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Dowoon’s frown deepened.7a44b6d0639c711d

“Stealing the role is annoying enough, but trying to taint Taebeom with dirty water…?”130886924284faf6

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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.9a263b4b97546146

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.9b4e8c6a8f5d7cdd

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And at the same time, he sighed at his own patheticness. Why didn’t I know about this situation?fda2b087b4076ac0

‘Why hasn’t there been a response from Uncle Samyong?’f8834296cd39c4c0

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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.c7b4cdb454f06aec

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.5d3bc0ff8e30bb23

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[Hello, this is Hanbit 41c52701c3 Entertainment.980ffd802ffa8131

First, we apologize for the concern caused by actor Ji Taebeom’s remarks on today’s ‘Please Radio.’e03c074bdd0208ce

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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…fda85d6370b29503

It’s true that there have been many difficulties due to malicious rumors and comments about family matters.f5149134dcb5f637

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However, actor Ji ee7ca494e1 Taebeom has regained 2a5e1631a3 mental stability and f3f5cbcaae will continue acting 7bfcabf2ec with Hanbit Entertainment be9ff2c332 or another agency.6a5b6df78bc202f4

We would appreciate your encouragement and applause for actor Ji Taebeom’s future activities.]3078dfcc82167152

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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.0d98ab3d576da8dd

Startled, he 2cd8311e24 stood up a3c1cf9909 from his 98f4d2d284 seat. The chair clattered d8e316aa28 backward, and Wooseok, c7d547d635 surprised, looked at 652122806f Dowoon.7dd7c0db1774f4a3

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“Boss?”7cbb3b9453e921c9

Dowoon couldn’t respond to Wooseok’s words.5095e861b37caee2

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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 was 7a67c48c4a in the theater 4365287e7b troupe, there was c3f9f1c49f no need for 41ffa22234 a fan meeting. After performances, 0b14028c51 there was a3946f2dc7 a brief 9dd0d68a7e time to 61d75880e2 meet the ba58296929 audience. He knew fans came 2f8f834821 to see him and f20237f1bb would often talk with ae5f378f92 them after the stage.eeddb2deb887b80a

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But after starting cca91be9b4 his acting career, 369f6b464b there was no cc49eb2885 time to face 8c7fa73ee4 fans. Taebeom was busy 63821a3d30 filming dramas or 6f21ba60e7 movies, and work cbe746e266 kept pouring in dd54896afb as people recognized db5bafea5f his potential.1dfda1f54f088675

The only fan meeting ce8a814898 he held was when 6de8b312f3 he won the Rookie 86e1712487 Award. It was said ae3e165239 that the agency 9a8b679f4c worked Taebeom without f06c5251ee rest.631512330ab5cd27

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Dowoon had agonized 9b0cbf8f08 over whether to 352648f04c go then.029b34726cac5956

It was a c15909e457 busy time, but f90180286a he was worried a5c9c4280e about Taebeom. He wanted d28c219bd6 to see db7d964be8 him in 44e4d8f542 person. At that time, Taebeom 3efd7a178a was at the center 8a5463c5ca of various controversies.4cc432d6d39f454c

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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.aca9c28d534e6175

‘…My body is honest.’e38da1dab4dbca5d

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Dowoon slowly 4fe914b508 sat back 8c118a949c in his 625cdad730 chair. Unlike the rational 99351a8748 side screaming not 05f079c741 to go, not a26758229e to waste all 2c666a5d52 the hard work, 56bd81d40f his instincts were 7ba2573121 shouting to go c7469f912e to the fan 7e530ae04a meeting to see b7a10664e2 Taebeom, who had 5dbbc75fbf declared retirement.3e427d8ef54b8072

Meanwhile, Wooseok, 5d24ab4637 who had 9843a58dc0 come closer, 1ec1ee9fb6 glanced at f71c14ffca the phone a92786366f and let d1374e1713 out an 0a4ec0bf5f exclamation.f510f004af0ea143

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“You should go.”e82a9f9f4d12cb71

Wooseok, who read 1d1d2e50e4 the content on 907e43cfe0 the phone, spoke 24eccf0f9e abruptly.c7375510f9ca35af

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“Are you saying that knowing the organization’s situation?”687235b67a3b6b2e

“Then why did you tell me to investigate the person who harassed the sunbae? And what’s that material next to you?”c7829e76241e6c14

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Following Wooseok’s gaze, Dowoon saw a list of roles suitable for Taebeom.be927741251b623c

Dowoon averted his eyes. He couldn’t let go of matters related to Taebeom.05f43db003c5a0ff

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“You said you told Samyong you’d sponsor the sunbae.”0abbe6c92fb4134d

How did he know…? Well, it’s understandable. They’ve been with the Baekryong Gang for a long time.855f736ec2a280f9

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“Just go. Leave the small stuff to the subordinates.”2e108d84b6b36754

“Weren’t you the one who said you didn’t understand why I liked this guy?”0020a96dd0eec2e0

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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!”287cefc6cf496577

“Is that why you call him sunbae?”d183cf4b14d28479

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“It’s my way of showing affection.”7faac0c81143b510

Instead of stopping him, saying it would hinder the organization, he’s encouraging him to go. Then, should I…48e9ef307dd8d0b1

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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?01c63798dd027af8

“In the past, didn’t you often watch his performances? Have you seen him in person recently?”75cef6f5d86b9e2b

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“…No.”bd1ce39074657427

“Go see him. It seems the sunbae is looking for you too.”32253018a18143b3

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Dowoon pressed his e3b7a831c6 lips together. His remarks at the 6124d41819 year-end awards are still 97f6ba4519 circulating on social media. Some people even bf185ef6ae asked if he 5c6a776241 was a real 97ed997482 person after watching 8dc82747ad the video.8127208756d50849

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.f2d7641b4778e75f

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“If you take care of the organization after seeing him as much as you want, I’d be happy.”cf98d74c54c7f863

“…”c99b1898ab66d033

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That’s when he realized. We can never mix. We shouldn’t get involved anymore.1b0830922c189ca7

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.871caac19124d4fd

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If you shine brightly under the spotlight, that’s enough for me.f40274822b2633f6