episode_0088

Time passed.

The filming of continued without a break.

As a result, Seo Yisoo became busier.

She became a hot topic as a celebrity through interviews and variety shows.

It was also because Hong Geunsik provided her with many opportunities.

The entertainment industry was as fierce as a jungle.

In that place, Seo Yisoo’s position was rapidly rising.

But if you were to ask whether all these changes were entirely good for Seo Yisoo, the answer might be a bit difficult.

Already burdened with the intense filming of .

Adding her personal schedule on top of that.

“Shin Jihu. Can’t it wait until after your filming is done today?”

“You know. As soon as your filming is over, I have to take you and go straight into a meeting.”

They were both too busy.

As Seo Yisoo’s work increased, so did the workload of her manager, Shin Jihu.

As a result, the time they spent together naturally decreased.

Seo Yisoo naturally began to accumulate dissatisfaction.

“Shin Jihu. Nowadays, whenever I suggest going out to eat together, you say you don’t have time. When I suggest hanging out, you say it’s not possible.”

And when she complained like this,

Shin Jihu.

Pat, pat.

Would pat Seo Yisoo’s shoulder and say.

“It can’t be helped. Hey, Seo Yisoo. I told you to strike while the iron is hot. You need to solidify your position when your popularity is rising like this.”

“……”

“It’s for you. For you, isn’t it right to work this hard now?”

“……”

Seo Yisoo found Shin Jihu’s words difficult to understand.

She couldn’t empathize with the logic behind Shin Jihu’s words.

Above all.

Seo Yisoo was sensitive to emotions.

So she keenly sensed that there was some deep concern hidden behind Shin Jihu’s words.

Although that was the case……

Shin Jihu always knew the right answer for Seo Yisoo.

So, even though she felt upset, she had no choice but to pretend to understand and accept it.

Yes, pretend to understand.

That would be the accurate expression.

Seo Yisoo nodded her head in agreement on the surface, but inside, she was extremely upset.

It was evident.

Seeing an actress like her looking so distressed, hunched over in a corner of the filming set, made people feel sorry for her.

And.

Seeing Seo Yisoo like that.

Han Sunyul and Bae Soyun, who liked her, couldn’t help but worry.

“Hey, Han Sunyul.”

“What?”

“What’s going on between Seo Yisoo and her manager? Seems like there’s something going on, right?”

Honestly, it was puzzling.

Sharing her phone pattern so casually with her male manager, Shin Jihu.

And now, showing a disappointed expression because they don’t hang out together like before.

It didn’t seem like an ordinary relationship.

“I don’t know.”

Han Sunyul just shrugged.

He had known Seo Yisoo for a long time, so he could guess at the relationship between those two.

But, it wasn’t right for a third party to meddle in such matters.

So Han Sunyul kept his speculations to himself and pretended not to know.

Instead, he changed the subject.

“More importantly. She looks like she’s about to cry.”

“Yeah. What should we do?”

Bae Soyun asked for advice with concern.

Han Sunyul thought for a moment.

It didn’t take long for him to come up with an answer.

Seo Yisoo wasn’t a complicated person to think about for a long time.

“Just. If we hang out with her instead of her manager, wouldn’t she feel better soon?”

“Really? What should we do with her?”

“Well, anything should be fine. Seo Yisoo likes anything when she’s with her close friends.”

“Yeah, that’s true.”

Really, whatever that is.

If Baeso-yoon and Han Seon-yul were together, Seo Yisoo would like everything.

But…

For some reason, Baeso-yoon didn’t want to play with Seo Yisoo with just “anything.”

Suddenly, a memory from the past came to mind.

Back when she had misunderstood Seo Yisoo.

The memory of sharing mango bingsu and having a conversation with her.

“Baeso-yoon. I’m talking.”

“In reality, this place still feels unfamiliar to me.”

“All around, there are things I don’t know. Everything in the world feels cold and devoid of warmth, as if this isn’t where I belong.”

“When memories with the people I love are added, that object somehow feels warm.”

For some reason.

Seo Yisoo seemed to find many things around her unfamiliar and felt great fear from them.

It seemed like she endured those cold objects by overlaying memories with the people she loved.

“…Me.”

Thinking about that, Baeso-yoon said to Han Seon-yul.

“Will you play with me with my favorite thing?”

If memories of those moments were important and precious to Seo Yisoo.

She thought it would be nice if those precious memories were filled with things she herself loved.

“Really? What is it?”

Han Seon-yul asked.

“What do you think? Hey, Han Seon-yul. What do I look like to you?”

Baeso-yoon boldly pointed at herself with her thumb.

She was a rookie actress, but at the same time, she was also an idol.

And idols were people who sang.

“Karaoke?”

“Yeah, Yisoo. After filming, let’s go to karaoke together. Han Seon-yul too. Oh, in case you don’t know what karaoke is….”

Baeso-yoon explained to Seo Yisoo about karaoke.

She also tried to explain using simple words. Besides, karaoke wasn’t a place that was difficult to explain.

Seo Yisoo quickly understood what karaoke was.

Then, she made a slightly embarrassed expression.

“I-I see. So, there are such amazing places on Earth. B-but Baeso-yoon. I don’t know any songs. No. Actually, I’ve never even tried singing before. Can someone like me go to a place like karaoke?”

“Ah, who cares! If you don’t know how to sing, I’ll teach you!”

Seo Yisoo worried naturally, but Baeso-yoon had a nonchalant attitude.

“Come on, let’s go, let’s go! Seo Yisoo. Hurry!”

“Ah, okay, Baeso-yoon. Don’t drag me like this.”

Holding hands with Baeso-yoon.

And so, Seo Yisoo headed to the karaoke.

At first, Seo Yisoo hesitated because she didn’t know any songs, but now that the situation had come to this, she felt excited.

Karaoke was also a first for her.

Coming to Earth, experiencing many things for the first time made everything shine brightly for Seo Yisoo.

It made her endlessly happy.

Naturally, she felt hopeful.

And, indeed.

“Oh… this sofa is really soft. Baeso-yoon. What is this?”

“It’s a remote control. You use it to input what song to sing.”

The karaoke place she visited for the first time was truly a fascinating place.

And in that fascinating place, Baeso-yoon taught Seo Yisoo how to sing.

“My teacher who taught me singing said this. Singing is similar to acting.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. Understand the lyrics well, grasp the emotions, and sing with immersion.”

If she tried to teach Seo Yisoo the technical aspects, it would take up all their time.

So Baeso-yoon focused on teaching how to sing with emotions.

And.

“And, listen to this. Among the songs that have come out recently, this one is probably the easiest to sing along to.”

She played a song on her phone’s music streaming app for Seo Yisoo to follow along.

“How is it? You roughly get the idea of the song, right? The lyrics are all on the screen. Just look at that and sing along!”

With that kind instruction, Seo Yisoo, who had never tried singing before, somehow felt a bit more confident.

Listening to Bae Soyun’s words, even Seo Yisoo, who had never sung before, felt like she could somehow pull it off.

She was excited.

What kind of feeling would it be to sing a song?

How enjoyable would it be?

Seo Yisoo clenched her hands tightly, showing her enthusiasm.

“Y-yeah, okay. I’ll give it a try.”

“Seo Yisoo, fighting! Hey, Han Seonyul, you cheer her on too.”

“What should I cheer for… Oh, okay. Do your best, Seo Yisoo.”

Amidst the anticipation.

With her favorite Han Seonyul and Bae Soyun cheering her on.

That way.

Seo Yisoo found herself singing in a karaoke room for the first time in her life.

“Hmm, hmm.”

Clearing her throat.

Seo Yisoo began to grasp the emotions as she had learned from Bae Soyun.

“Oh.”

“Wow.”

And Bae Soyun and Han Seonyul, who were watching her, couldn’t help but marvel.

It was only natural.

When it came to expressing emotions, it had to be Seo Yisoo.

And now that she was capturing the emotions.

Even though she hadn’t started a single line of lyrics yet, it was clear what song she was going to sing.

Bae Soyun.

While admiring, she felt a bit conflicted.

‘Ah. This is talent.’

Bae Soyun had learned to capture emotions and sing with great effort.

And Seo Yisoo had mastered it right away, even though it was her first time singing.

‘Even if she had been an idol, she would have been much better off than me.’

Such thoughts naturally came to mind.

Somehow.

The rush of emotions that flooded Bae Soyun was probably close to jealousy and frustration.

She had a feeling that even in her own field of idol activities, Seo Yisoo would surpass her.

A sense of defeat began to creep into Bae Soyun’s heart.

But…

“Seo Yisoo.”

“Y-yes? Why are you calling me, Bae Soyun.”

“You sing well! I’ll be listening attentively!”

Bae Soyun quickly brushed away the small but dark emotions that had surfaced in her heart.

Already too fond of Seo Yisoo, who was about to sing for the first time.

Bae Soyun looked at Seo Yisoo’s nervous and excited expression.

She prayed that Seo Yisoo’s first singing experience would be happy and enjoyable.

‘I hope she sings well. Yes, she’ll definitely do well.’

With such a clear premonition.

And then,

“—!”

Finally, when Seo Yisoo opened her mouth.

When the lyrics flowed from her small and adorable lips.

“Ah.”

“Uh, uh….”

Both Han Seonyul and Bae Soyun were left speechless.

It was because of Seo Yisoo’s singing.

Were they surprised?

They were.

Was it because she sang so well?

Not at all.

“No.”

Instead of Bae Soyun, who was at a loss for words.

Han Seonyul couldn’t help but mutter.

“How. How can she look so convincing and yet sing so poorly?”

Han Seonyul was right.

Seo Yisoo’s singing appearance was truly convincing.

The expression full of emotions.

The desperate gestures that captivated the viewers.

If you were to turn off the audio and watch Seo Yisoo sing, you could almost imagine a top singer overflowing with charisma.

However.

Despite such visuals, the actual singing that came out of her mouth was unbelievably messy.

The pitch, the rhythm, nothing matched.

No.

It was fortunate if it was that bad.

With that cute voice, even if it’s sung without any rhythm, it would sound quite pleasant to listen to…

Seo Isu’s voice was so off-key and all over the place that it completely ruined his natural voice.

Bae Soyun and Han Seonyul probably didn’t even realize.

The one they were facing was Seo Isu.

If the dragon hadn’t transformed, he would have been a perfect visual tool without even the slightest hint of acting skills.

Thus, he was someone who had to walk the path of an actor despite not having the talent for it.

There was no way someone like Seo Isu had any musical talent.

No.

It wasn’t just a lack of talent.

“Hey.”

Han Seonyul looked at Bae Soyun.

And with his eyes, he said.

“Hey. What do we do about this? I… it’s really painful to listen to.”

Like his ears were rotting.

Driven by instinct, Han Seonyul reached for the karaoke remote control.

He was trying to press the stop button.

Bae Soyun hurriedly stopped Han Seonyul.

And with a fierce look, she said.

“Hey! Won’t Seo Isu get hurt? We came to the karaoke to cheer him up! ”

“Then what should I do? I really can’t bear to listen.”

“Endure it. Just endure it. Even as an idol, I endure it, so why can’t you?”

“Ugh, seriously.”

And so.

The two of them communicated desperately with their eyes, without saying a word.

Communicating with each other, with a shared sense of suffering.

Enduring the catastrophic lyrics that were so unbearable and could shatter a person’s eardrums.

And, finally, when the torturous time came to an end.

“Whew. Karaoke is truly a fascinating place. Just singing a song once. My frustrated heart is so relieved.”

Seo Isu put down the microphone with a satisfied face.

And then he ran over and sat next to Bae Soyun, looking up at her.

“Bae Soyun, Bae Soyun. How was my song?”

“Uh…”

And he asked like this.

My song.

How was it to listen to?

“Uh, well…”

“Yeah, yeah. Oh, of course, I know. Bae Soyun, singing is your main job. So, for someone like you to listen, my song probably wasn’t that great.”

No.

Isu…

You don’t know.

How much of a mess you made with your singing.

“So don’t expect too much when you ask. Whew. Don’t feel burdened and just tell me.”

No.

Isu…

You’re actually expecting a lot right now.

Considering the level of your singing, you shouldn’t even be asking this question in the first place.

In her heart, Bae Soyun honestly answered Seo Isu’s question.

“Yeah, really?”

But when she met Seo Isu’s sparkling eyes.

She just couldn’t bring herself to say the answer she held in her heart.

But she couldn’t stay silent either.

Even at this moment, Seo Isu was innocently waiting for her answer.

Bae Soyun came here to comfort the saddened Seo Isu and create good memories with her.

In that spirit of goodwill.

“What should I do? What should I say?”

Bae Soyun desperately pondered.

And finally.

“It, it looked really good. It was a really nice song to watch!”

Completely avoiding how the song actually sounded.

Saying that it looked nice for an idol to watch.

She ended up giving such a ridiculous answer.

“Was that so? Whew. It looked nice, you say. I’m really relieved.”

Seo Isu, completely unaware of the context of the answer, laughed happily.

“Then, then.”

And then.

Unable to contain his excitement, he reached out his hand again.

Not anywhere else.

But towards the karaoke remote control.

“No!”

Han Seonyul, who was watching this, shouted in his mind like a person facing a terrible tragedy.

“Bae Soyun!”

With a desperate look in his eyes, he shouted in his mind.

“What should I do?”

Bae So-yoon shouted in her mind.

“What can I do?”

“I don’t know. You’re the one who suggested going to the karaoke in the first place. You take responsibility.”

“This is really…”

“Or maybe I should just snatch the remote control from Seo Ee-soo right now and tell the truth.”

“Hey! That’s even worse!”

She had to do something.

The event that started out with good intentions should not end in tragedy.

It would be truly dreadful for both Seo Ee-soo and herself.

Bae So-yoon racked her brain once again desperately.

“I, I will do it!”

“Uh?”

“I’ll sing! You called me once. Now it’s my turn to sing!”

“Oh, I see. We’re taking turns singing. I didn’t know that.”

She took the microphone from Seo Ee-soo as if snatching it away and sang her heart out.

“Wow…”

Seo Ee-soo was deeply impressed by Bae So-yoon’s sincere singing.

“You’re really amazing. Truly astonishing. Ah, one more time. Can’t you sing your song one more time?”

“What can’t I do!”

She was able to elicit an encore request from Seo Ee-soo.

And from then on, Bae So-yoon sang tirelessly.

With all her heart, she sang her heart out.

Seo Ee-soo kept asking her to sing more.

And so…

As she desperately sang.

“Oh.”

A realization crossed Bae So-yoon’s mind.

“I. I’ve been singing half-heartedly all this time.”

Bae So-yoon thought she had been putting in a lot of effort.

She had overcome the harsh trainee days.

In the jungle-like entertainment industry.

Among the most competitive idol scene, she had put in all her effort to survive.

But now.

As she sang with all her heart.

She realized what kind of singing that was.

“I’ve really been half-hearted. I haven’t put in the effort properly. If I had sung like this desperately, I would have been much more loved than now.”

Bae So-yoon could have done better.

She could have worked harder without realizing that she had compromised while singing.

As a rookie actress and active idol, Bae So-yoon.

In that way.

With a song that poured her heart out.

She realized what kind of song could move the listeners.

And her skills as a singer greatly improved.

Although it started with good intentions.

In the karaoke room that ended up with such a trivial and disastrous ending.

Despite everything, it can be said that it was a sprout of hope that bloomed.