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There is a universal truth that applies to all fields.

The law that everything has a beginning and an end is no exception to this.

This law also includes dramas.

The first broadcast.

The first episode of a work.

The day when the story created by the production team and actors is first revealed to the public.

Some will predict the overall viewership trend of the work based on the ratings of that day.

And some will negotiate advertising rates with companies based on those ratings.

The first broadcast is such a significant event.

That’s why, despite the tight drama shooting schedule, they would gather for a dinner on the day of the first broadcast.

“My Manager” was no exception.

“So, we’re having a dinner tonight. Do you understand?”

Shin Ji-hoo explained the meaning and significance of the first broadcast gathering patiently.

“Hmm. I see.”

Seo Yi-soo seemed to understand well.

She may lack common sense and be a bit clueless at times, but she wasn’t a stupid woman.

Thinking so,

Shin Ji-hoo nodded inwardly.

Seo Yi-soo said, “So, it’s a day to eat and drink while having fun.”

“…That’s part of it.”

“Why make it complicated? Sometimes you use difficult words.”

“Is that so?”

Shin Ji-hoo revised his thoughts.

His mind wasn’t bad.

But there was no way that strange girl’s mind was normal.

A sigh escaped him.

He said, “Anyway, it’s a gathering where the production team and actors come together to enjoy. Be careful not to make any mistakes.”

At the first broadcast gathering, Seo Yi-soo was the center of attention.

Not knowing what trouble she might cause.

Wasn’t it the same on the first day at the filming site?

He shuddered at the thought of her speaking informally to the director.

Seo Yi-soo, on the other hand, was confident.

“Don’t worry too much. I’ll eat and have fun without making any mistakes.”

“If you can’t keep your word…”

“Hehe.”

Seo Yi-soo seemed pleased.

She seemed excited about the first broadcast gathering.

“Are you excited?”

“Of course. It’s a party, isn’t it?”

A party.

A lively gathering of people.

An event that Seo Yi-soo had never experienced for over a thousand years.

That’s why she was looking forward to the first broadcast gathering.

She was someone who expressed her emotions clearly.

“…Is that so?”

So Shin Ji-hoo could clearly sense how Seo Yi-soo was feeling right now.

“I see.”

Shin Ji-hoo was Seo Yi-soo’s manager.

A person who supports the actor to achieve their desires.

He was probably doing the same now.

If my actor is looking forward to the first broadcast gathering, then my job is to make sure she can enjoy it without any worries.

I won’t let any trouble happen.

Shin Ji-hoo made up his mind.

The first broadcast gathering begins.

***

The production team reserved a nearby barbecue restaurant.

It was a place with a large TV installed on one wall.

When they arrived at the destination, one person came out and waited for two people.

“You’re here?”

“I’ve been waiting, Actress Gil Hye-yeon.”

“Well, since there’s no other actor I’m close with besides Lee Soo, I’m here to guide you.”

“Thank you. Oh, but where is the manager of the actress…?”

“She had something to take care of and went out. Well, she’ll be back before the end of the first broadcast gathering.”

“I see.”

The three of them entered the barbecue restaurant like that.

“Oh! Actress Gil Hye-yeon. Actress Seo Yi-soo, please come in!”

The inside was already bustling.

Even though there was still plenty of time until the first broadcast started, the drinking had already begun in earnest.

Director Jo Gil-san, the production team including the assistant director.

Actors including Yoo Ha-neul and Kang Sung-woo.

It seemed like everyone had participated in the first broadcast gathering without missing anyone.

“If not today, who knows when we can all gather together again.”

Gil Hye-yeon said.

“The first broadcast gathering will definitely happen, but events like mid-season dinners or wrap-up parties can only happen if the work does well. That’s why we try to attend even if it’s difficult.”

To succeed or fail.

The direction of the work is something that no one knows.

It’s common in this industry for a work that was praised by all the staff to fall apart in the middle.

So, when you can, gather together to build friendships.

Wishing for a successful first broadcast, and hoping that it will continue to be successful in the future.

The first broadcast was such an occasion.

“Is that so? I still don’t quite understand.”

Of course, that statement was still vague to Seo Yisoo.

She still didn’t fully grasp the meaning of a work, broadcast, or viewer ratings.

Anyway, that’s how it was.

The three of them found a suitable empty table and sat down.

“Hyeyeon.”

That’s when it happened.

“What are you doing right now?”

“Ah… Sunbaenim. You’re here?”

It was Yoo Haneul.

She was looking at Gil Hyeyeon, who was sitting at the same table as Seo Yisoo, with a curious gaze.

Then she smiled and said, “Why are you there? Come over here. Kang Seongwoo and the director are at the same table.”

Maybe she joined them because there were no other seats available.

Yoo Haneul thought so as she called Gil Hyeyeon to her table.

“…I’m just trying to take care of her.”

Gil Hyeyeon informed her that she had chosen to sit with Seo Yisoo of her own accord.

Whether you cast this actress or not, I don’t care.

“Is that so?”

Regarding that.

Yoo Haneul didn’t say much.

“Okay then.”

With a response like that, she returned to her seat.

Perhaps there were too many people around.

To reveal their true colors, the first broadcast was not a good place.

“Are you okay?”

Shin Jihu asked with concern.

He had already figured out Yoo Haneul’s true identity through various investigations.

Thanks to that, he was able to properly sense the meaning of the conversation just now.

“What’s the big deal. I didn’t become an actor to get involved in politics and line up.”

Gil Hyeyeon shrugged her shoulders.

Then she looked at Seo Yisoo, who was eyeing the meat and side dishes set on the table.

“Anyway, it’s not nice to leave a girl like her alone and go somewhere else.”

She sent a warm gaze.

She had formed a friendship with Seo Yisoo and felt that she was quite precious.

“That’s true.”

So Shin Jihu also sent a friendly look to Gil Hyeyeon.

From then on, the three of them began to enjoy the first broadcast without paying attention to their surroundings.

“Seo Yisoo, do you drink alcohol?”

“Alcohol?”

Seo Yisoo tilted her head.

Alcohol.

If it were the original body of the dragon, no amount of drinking would affect her.

But what about her current body?

“I’m not sure.”

“Oh, memory loss. Manager, can she drink?”

“The hospital said there’s nothing wrong with her body.”

Seo Yisoo explained that she only had memory loss.

“Okay then. Try drinking a little. You have to know your alcohol tolerance, especially as an actress.”

She poured soju into Seo Yisoo’s glass.

And then into her own glass.

Since Shin Jihu was the manager, he refrained from drinking.

“Okay, cheers.”

“Cheers?”

“Let’s toast.”

The glasses clinked.

Watching Gil Hyeyeon pour the drinks, Seo Yisoo followed suit and took a sip.

“Mmm.”

The first taste of soju felt lukewarm and bitter.

It didn’t seem particularly delicious.

If it weren’t for the seasoned ribs, she wouldn’t have wanted to drink another glass after that.

But the side dishes were delicious.

The seasoning on the tongue was sweet, and the meat that tore between her teeth had a chewy texture.

Above all, the presence of Gil Hyeyeon, who refilled her glass every time she took a sip, made her feel good.

The awareness that someone was looking out for her.

The feeling that she was being taken care of and not left alone to fill her glass made her feel good.

“….”

Seo Yisoo held the glass with both hands and looked around.

It was noisy.

People were bustling around, making it chaotic.

Someone mentioned the ratings.

Someone talked about the work.

Someone just shared stories about living.

If an ordinary person were to attend and see actors laughing and chatting, they might not have felt strange.

The actors who seemed different from the world they lived in were sharing stories about their own lives.

They were showing a side of themselves that was no different from ordinary people.

“Hmm.”

Seo Yisoo liked that atmosphere.

As expected, the first episode was enjoyable.

It felt like warmth was filling her heart that had been lonely and broken for a thousand years.

“Why are you like that?”

After looking around silently for a while, Shin Jihu spoke up.

“Just… because it’s enjoyable.”

Seo Yisoo replied that it was enjoyable.

Perhaps Shin Jihu wouldn’t understand.

She couldn’t imagine how unfamiliar the word “enjoyable” was to her.

Well, it wasn’t something she needed to know.

Seo Yisoo just continued to look around.

Full of people.

She took in the place filled with stories of people living.

She observed the scenery that was so different from her destroyed homeland.

For Seo Yisoo, it was a moment to confirm the landscape of her long-awaited first episode.

It was a moment to confirm that such a landscape could exist on Earth.

“Heh.”

Seo Yisoo smiled faintly.

It was a smile tinged with longing for her lost homeland, something she could never return to.

It was a smile filled with affection for the refuge she had finally arrived at.

Seo Yisoo liked Earth.

***

The first episode of “My Manager” started off smoothly.

First episode average viewership rating 4.1%

Momentary peak viewership rating 4.5%

Slightly better performance than expected.

Viewers enjoyed the performances of the lead actors and expressed their opinions.

Praise for Kang Seongwoo, whose acting skills were said to be top-notch.

Admiration for Yoo Haneul’s enduring beauty… along with some dissatisfaction with her acting skills.

These were predictable issues for those who were paying attention to the work.

However, there was one unexpected topic of conversation.

“Who is this actress?”

The actress who briefly appeared in the preview. Strange. I keep being drawn to her and watching it over and over.

– Am I the only one?

– Who is she really? Seo Yisoo? I tried searching but couldn’t find any filmography.

– Seems like she’s a rookie.

– Really? She doesn’t feel like a rookie at all…

It was Seo Yisoo.

Her character Cha Yeonsoo would appear from the second episode onwards.

Naturally, she had no screen time in the first episode.

But in the preview, she briefly showed up as the sub lead Gil Hye-yeon.

Seo Yisoo, originally pretty but with a somewhat cloudy impression.

She was an actress who had no major merits as an actress based solely on her appearance.

But her physique had excellent proportions and shape, with no flaws or shortcomings.

Such Seo Yisoo was also a great actress who looked even better with makeup.

So…

– Is it really important whether she’s a rookie or not?

– Wow…

In the preview.

Seo Yisoo, receiving makeup as the top star Cha Yeonsoo and portraying the expression of Cha Yeonsoo.

– She’s really beautiful.

She was more captivating than any other actress appearing in “My Manager.”

On March 12, 202X.

The first episode of the new KVN mini-series “My Manager” aired.

Seo Yisoo revealed her existence to the public for the first time.

In absolute terms, the interest in her was not that great.

It was only natural.

She was just a supporting role, not even a main or supporting lead.

Her popularity was non-existent before.

The majority of viewers’ interest was focused on the two main leads and the sub lead Gil Hye-yeon.

This was also faithfully reflected in the articles circulating on the internet.

Among all the overall reactions, the interest towards Seo Yisoo would only amount to a mere handful.

However, that handful.

Whether it was a coincidence that caught their eye, or fate that led them to be captivated by the actress Seo Yisoo.

In any way, those who paid attention to her.

No one could look away from her.

And so.

The night of the first broadcast passes.