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“…”

Kim Iseo swallowed hard.

‘A video of Sua being sexually harassed?’

Thump, thump, thump!

As soon as she heard those words, her heart began to race like crazy.

It was not only an unexpected remark, but it also made her tremble. She didn’t have the confidence to hold back her anger if she saw her agency’s actress, Sua, being sexually harassed.

“Hoo…”

But she quickly composed herself.

‘…Stop with the foolish thoughts. You’re the CEO.’

Even if she was reluctant to watch the scene, she had to do her job. Because she was the CEO.

Afterward, Kim Iseo put strength in her voice.

“Am I the first person you’ve contacted? And what do you want?”

“You’re the first person I’ve contacted. And what I want is…”

The other person trailed off for a moment.

However, it was an important part for Kim Iseo. She still didn’t know what the other person wanted or why they approached her.

However.

“I don’t want anything. I just thought you might need it.”

“Hmm?”

The reply was unexpected.

Kim Iseo asked.

“Then I’d like to ask the reason why you’re helping me.”

“Kang Hakman occasionally, very occasionally, made sexual jokes to the female staff, including myself. His reputation was so good that it was difficult to say anything about it.”

“So, you felt frustrated and then this incident happened.”

“Yes. I hope Kang Hakman doesn’t get away with this. I really want to see him punished.”

“…I understand. I’ll compensate you separately later.”

Immediately after the call, Kim Iseo checked the video.

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“…”

Kim Iseo quietly put down her phone.

‘This is the key. This is crazy evidence.’

That was her impression after watching the video.

In fact, this incident wasn’t entirely good for Sua either. Why? Because for actresses, any story related to sex is always a bad sign.

‘Sua’s image had been almost completely solidified as perfect. That’s why this incident is even more shocking.’

It was perfect to send Kang Hakman to rock bottom, but it wasn’t good for Sua. Sua, who had been considered a perfect being, a flawless human, had her thigh touched.

…Wouldn’t people’s perfect fantasy be shattered, and at the same time, wouldn’t it be easy for a much more serious sex scandal to spread?

However.

‘I can solve it perfectly with just this one video.’

The video content was simple.

Since it was in a corner, Sua’s thigh wasn’t clearly visible, and after Kang Hakman moved his shoulder, Sua immediately grabbed and twisted Kang Hakman’s wrist. That was the end.

It was very clean.

‘I can send Kang Hakman to rock bottom while protecting Sua’s perfect image. Sua’s response was insane.’

…Who on earth would think of twisting someone’s wrist immediately after their thigh was touched? Sua did. As a result, such a near-perfect video was created.

Those who see this wouldn’t doubt Sua’s perfection. No, they would think she was even more perfect.

“Okay. Let’s go right away.”

Kim Iseo tapped her phone with her finger.

“Director Go Taemin. I need to discuss something urgently.”

First, her first call was to Director Go Taemin.

The two shared the video and quickly coordinated the editing points. They concluded that it was sufficient to hide the surrounding background to conceal that it was the script reading site for “Crescendo From Tomorrow.”

After that, the second call was obvious.

“Team Leader Kim Seonah, do you have a moment to talk?”

Of course, it was Kim Seonah, the team leader of Starcatch.

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The next morning.

[ “Was it ultimately an affair?” … Kang Hakman, who solidified his reputation as a reliable father, controversial past interviews being revisited ]

[ Two actors stained by exposure… Kang Hakman and Lee Juhyun, committed adultery despite having families. The worst adultery scandal ]

The internet was ablaze.

The fact that Kang Hakman, who had a good reputation, gave a shocking reversal, and the fact that not one but two people were falling to rock bottom at the same time. It was enough to become fuel.

[ Kang Hakman says Lee Juhyun approached first ]

[ Who approached first in the affair? Lee Juhyun’s agency remains silent ]

New articles were pouring out every time they refreshed the page.

The fact that two actors were simultaneously going to rock bottom was a very good snack for the crowd that always wanted new stimuli, and the reporters who knew that better than anyone else were swarming around like crazy.

“Team Leader, this is already a published article?”

“I know! Just change the content slightly and post another one!”

“But is this really true? Kang Hakman had an affair?”

“NextDay even spread the evidence, so shut up and write! If we take even a short break, our article will be pushed way back! We need to be on our toes if we want to take up page 1!”

Reporters fought fiercely to ensure their articles were exposed when they searched for Lee Juhyun and Kang Hakman on portal sites. They wielded words instead of spears and swords.

[ Kang Hakman, not just an affair? Evidence of visiting adult entertainment establishments found…. ‘He was a habitual offender’ ]

[ Lee Juhyun announces her first statement. ‘I didn’t know he was married’ ]

Kang Hakman’s bad past began to be unearthed one by one, and Lee Juhyun’s absurd explanation caused the fire to grow even fiercer. It spread like a wildfire.

It wasn’t just articles that poured out every time they refreshed. People were pouring out unfiltered, vivid reactions on all sorts of communities.

─It’s science that the people who act nice in front are the biggest trash behind. Let’s stop being fooled now.

─A guy with a wife and daughter… Crazy…

─Is Lee Juhyun’s excuse even plausible LOL Did she not know Kang Hakman was married? Is that an elementary school student’s apology letter?

─I hope we never see trash like this on screen again. Breaking up a perfectly good family is a crime.

─What did the daughter do wrong? ㅠ I feel so bad for her

─Kang Hakman and Lee Juhyun should both be seen on Mytube. I hope they upload a miserably failed “Recent Status World Cup.”

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Did Mytube just stand still? Of course not!

Gradually, all sorts of mockery began on Mytube as well.

[ Kang Hakman controversy as seen by a current affair expert! ]

[ Kang Hakman’s past is endless? This time, a controversy over visiting *ten-pro*. Even suspicions of drunk driving? ]

[ Lee Juhyun’s lie exposed. Let’s dig into it. ]

In just a few hours, a bunch of *recca* Mytubers swarmed around. The atmosphere was similar in both the videos and the comments. It was just words wishing they would fail more miserably and be punished.

And Sua, the person concerned.

“Hehe. This is so much fun.”

She was petting Sumi’s tail while watching these *recca* videos. It couldn’t help but be fun. Because the criminal who touched my thigh was going to rock bottom!

─Hello, subscribers. This is Kkachi of Kkachi News. Today, I also brought a real filthy bastard. The news is that this Kang Hakman cheated.

“That’s right. Insult him more! That guy is trash!”

Sua even clapped her hands. Sua cheer!

This is the price for touching Sua’s body recklessly.

In fact, Kang Hakman isn’t simply having his social reputation ruined. Sua will also be receiving a police investigation soon. I don’t know the details because it’s complicated.

The conclusion is Sua vengeance! Sua merciless!

What’s amazing is that if you watch one video and refresh, another new video is uploaded. Sua was impressed once again here. She realizes what kind of industry this is anew.

‘The entertainment industry is a cliff. If you slip, you die.’

It stands out when you sort the articles or videos by date.

Even just a week ago, there were only articles praising Kang Hakman and Lee Juhyun, but as soon as you sort them by the latest, it’s nothing but content that tears them apart as if they were going to kill them. This is that kind of place.

‘So why make a mistake that you can’t help but slip on in such a dangerous industry? Serves you right. Idiot. Moron.’

Sua thought so and put down her phone.

“Ugh…”

She felt dizzy after focusing on watching a few videos. It’s because the overload hasn’t completely recovered yet.

Sua entered the special perk space instead.

Sssssss─!

It was time to check the rank she had been putting off.

‘I wonder what it will be?’

Kang Hakman and Lee Juhyun had now completely fallen to rock bottom, which would cause changes to “Crescendo From Tomorrow.”

“Hmm…”

After a while, Sua made a humming sound as she checked the perk window.

[ Crescendo From Tomorrow ]

▶ Implementation element sufficient

▶

It wasn’t written. The rank was empty.

Does it mean it is being reassessed?

“I’ll have to wait a little longer. I hope it goes well.”

Sua said that and moved to the kitchen.

She was going to eat the cold chicken because she was hungry. Huh? Why is there cold chicken? Why, she ordered it yesterday and fell asleep without realizing it. Sua oops…

“Ah, should I eat it with Sumi too?”

─Ah, you really, really, really, really, really shouldn’t. ─*Sunbae*, giving chicken to pets is a big deal…. ─Instead, share Sumi’s feed with each other.

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Afterward, Kang Hakman attempted to struggle.

[ Kang Hakman requests ‘stop with the absurd speculation’. Touching Lee Sua’s thigh is absolutely not true…. ]

The ugliest struggle in the world where adultery is okay but not sexual harassment. However, Starcatch was actually clenching their fists tightly and waiting for this moment.

[ Starcatch Exclusive / Kang Hakman, video of sexually harassing Lee Sua released. Sua’s amazing response on the scene. ]

An uppercut landed properly. KO in one blow.

After that, Kang Hakman went into hiding like he had become a corpse and didn’t offer any explanation, and it was up to the public to get excited and run wild. Especially Sua’s fans.

─Wow LOL Lee Sua is insane LOL

─As a fan of Sua, I was secretly worried about what would happen if she was severely harmed or if she had trauma… After watching the video, those worries completely disappeared. Crazy LOL

─I couldn’t imagine Lee Sua being sexually harassed at all, but it’s really like her LOLOLOLOLOLOL

─That’s right, that’s Lee Sua, she doesn’t get flustered or flinch LOL She doesn’t care about what people think LOL

─You dirty cheating bastard, of all the people to pick on….

─Lee Sua! Lee Sua! Lee Sua!

─The funniest thing is that Kang Hakman’s agency has been silent since the video came out LOL They said they were confident, so why are they so silent?

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Three days later.

“Yeah! I feel like my head is clear!”

Just before going out, Sua muttered while looking in the full-length mirror. She felt that her eyes had become clearer when she looked at herself? Yeah, yeah, Sua had finally escaped the overload.

─Ah, you’re wearing your socks backwards. ─Why can’t you button your shirt straight? ─*Sunbae*, you’re not wearing a bra again….

“…Huh?”

…In fact, she hadn’t recovered.

Sua scratched her head and then had her appearance redone with the help of the Sua Association. Did she push herself too hard this time?

Sua didn’t know it well, but she actually pushed herself very hard. She gave the best answer to Yang Harin with her own ‘solo power’. It was inevitable that her head would explode….

Afterward, she arrived at Mystic headquarters in a van, and Kim Iseo came out to greet her right away. Her face had brightened.

“Sua, the world is so noisy. Did you get enough rest?”

“Of course.”

She ordered a bunch of delivery food that she wanted to eat, and she had fun playing with Sumi. It was a very happy three days.

Kim Iseo smiled and continued.

“I’ve grasped the overall direction for the past three days, and I’m going to meet Director Go Taemin again today. Let’s get ready.”

“Huh? Didn’t we already meet once?”

“We only had a brief discussion then. This time, we need to have a detailed conversation and get what we need.”

“Get what we need, huh…”

Sua crossed her arms and narrowed her brows.

It was to pretend she was thinking. She wasn’t thinking at all!

Kim Iseo took the initiative and continued.

“It’s no exaggeration to say that you saved ‘Crescendo From Tomorrow’ with your strength, right? You should receive compensation commensurate with that. Think about what you want in advance.”

“What I want…”

“I’m not going to give you any advice on this part. I’m sure you’ll get something strategic.”

Strategic? What strategy?

Anyway, Sua began to rack her fried brain. What should she ask for? Let’s think about it a little.

“Oh, and Sua. Important news.”

“What! So, what you’ve been saying so far wasn’t important?”

“…That’s not what I meant, but the news is that David Park will fill Kang Hakman’s vacancy. It’s good news.”

“His name is David Park? That’s so funny.”

“…?”

Kim Iseo thought. Why is Sua like this today?

But she didn’t find it strange. Because Sua was already a mythical being to Kim Iseo. Soon, Kim Iseo’s brilliant brain came up with the answer on its own.

‘It seems like she’s learning the concept of jokes these days.’

Sua, who has alexithymia, is struggling to understand human jokes. Thinking about it that way, everything makes sense. Okay. Understanding complete.

“Anyway, the problem is Lee Juhyun’s vacancy…. We’ve decided to hold a private audition for this part. We’re going to select one person after really carefully vetting and vetting.”

“Oh…. Private audition…”

Here, Sua’s brain fried.

Pajik!

‘Ugh!’

What is it? I feel like I’m forgetting something?

“…”

Huh? No.

Now I don’t feel like I’m forgetting anything. Sua is fine!

Sua soon nodded.

“I hope a great person gets picked.”

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At the same time, Yang Harin’s house.

Yang Harin’s living space was currently shining brightly. The past, which had been plastered with uncleaned garbage, was no more. It was because she had refreshed her mind and even finished cleaning.

In such a clean house.

“…”

Yang Harin quietly checked her phone.

[ Sender: Lee Sua ] ▷ I’ll give you 3 days, so study the script properly. I’ll contact you again. It will be decided around that time, and it’s important.

Yang Harin looked at the calendar.

It had been more than 3 days.

‘…What is it?’

There was no sign that Sua would contact her.

‘She wouldn’t forget with her personality, right? Is there some hidden intention? Does she mean for me to contact her?’

While Yang Harin was immersed in all sorts of worries.

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A phone call came. The caller was her manager.

“Hello?”

“Harin-ah! You mentioned ‘Crescendo From Tomorrow’ in the last call, right? Do you remember?”

“Of course, I remember. But why all of a sudden?”

“Are you interested in it, by any chance? You didn’t seem interested in internet broadcasting or Mytube, and it seemed like you wanted to film again. So I sweated and looked into various things.”

“I am interested, but…”

That was when Yang Harin trailed off.

“They’re releasing one role there through a private audition. You don’t have a completely unknown name value, so you can apply. What do you think? Do you want to give it a try?”

“Private audition…”

Yang Harin was shocked.

At the same time, she realized. The reply that Lee Sua was talking about wasn’t simply contact through text message. This news was it. She was telling Yang Harin to break through on her own.

Worry belatedly settled on her manager’s voice.

“But it won’t be easy. It’s a Director Go Taemin production starring Lee Sua and Ham Ayoon, so many top actors are eyeing it. It’s going to be very competitive.”

“…I don’t care. I’ll do it anyway.”

Yang Harin steeled her heart.

‘This is my reply. Lee Sua.’

She was burning with a fire-like passion.