Chapter 65

KangYoon was currently at work with the company intranet open .

However, he was notified through the intra-company messenger that the liaison team had erringly sent an attachment through email .

Sending company files and documents through personal email accounts was a very big risk in terms of security .

KangYoon encouraged the employee so that it will never happen again and opened his personal email .

Its here .

Personal email accounts were usually banned within the company, but he was an exception . It was a privilege for his position and achievements . KangYoon opened the email from the employee and downloaded the file . Then, he closed the internet window, or so he was about to when he saw an unfamiliar email .

Kidney transplant?

KangYoons eyes widened as soon as he saw the email . He couldnt wait for a kidney transplant just in Korea, so he was looking into transplants in foreign countries as well . Thanks to that, he had spent a lot of money, but he thought that it was a reasonable price for HeeYoon .

So someone like HeeYoons case isnt that common . But the next after next? That seems promising .

KangYoon was filled with expectation while reading down the email which was kindly written in Korean . This was worth all the money he had spent until now . He felt happy when he thought about doing various things with HeeYoon after she became healthy again .

Today was the collaboration stage between Eddios and Min JinSeo . Since it was an important event, KangYoon decided to attend to that himself . Since Eddios was on a schedule, they decided to meet up in the TV station while Min JinSeo would go with him since she was one of the candidates for an award .

KangYoon met up with Min JinSeo in the lobby and headed to SBB TV station where the Award Ceremony would take place .

When he arrived nearby, the red carpet was laid out along with a photo zone inside the lobby, and there were many fans and reporters in a formation .

Wow

Min JinSeo was flabbergasted . Whenever a celebrity went up to the photo zone, all the people there were struggling to get closer . Some people even put their hands out, trying to touch the person . All of this was unfamiliar to her .

You should get ready .

Min JinSeo smiled brightly when KangYoon said that .

Then Ill be going!

See you later .

Min JinSeo opened the door of the car and quietly walked onto the red carpet . Then, reporters and fans all rushed towards her . In the center of the red carpet, she waved her hand with a bright smile .

Shes doing well .

Looking at her, who was now a full-fledged star, KangYoon made a satisfied smile .

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Today might be busy Tomorrows no good either .

In a small studio in Hongdae, Lee HyunAh was singing with 4 people . The drums, the bass, the electric guitar, and the synthesizer harmonized with her powerful voice and the song spread around the studio .

I want to urge the clock

The clean tone from the electric guitar was emphasized while the synthesizer did the background with some sound effects . With the solid bass from the drums and the bass guitar, Lee HyunAhs song was emphasized once again .

After a round of practice, everyone gathered around .

This is so good . Did you really make this, HyunAh?

Kim JinDae, who played the drums, asked in excitement . Even Lee ChaHee, who played the bass guitar, felt the same .

HyunAh, this is great .

She seemed to have fallen in love with this song . The other members felt the same . It was neither too fast nor too slow, but the rhythmic groove and Lee HyunAhs power harmonized in a peculiar way and made a great result . Everyone didnt hold back their praises .

However, Lee HyunAh shook her head, as though this was no good .

Thanks, but this isnt made by me alone .

Then?

Lee HyunAh answered calmly when Kim JinDae asked .

Someone helped me out my guardian deity I guess? Ill show you when we perform . Hes a cool guy .

Whew, a lover? I knew someone like HyunAh couldnt be single .

Jung ChanKyu, the one who played the electric guitar, teased her . However, Lee HyunAh firmly denied that .

Unfortunately, the hurdle is too high . Hes too nah, forget it . Lets just practice .

All the members of the band curiously interrogated her, but they couldnt pry any information out . In fact, Lee HyunAh pushed them away and they just gave up .

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Inside a waiting room of SBB TV station .

The place where 6 girls, the coordinators, and the manager was a complete disaster right now .

Hey hey! Stop it there!

In the middle of this disaster was Jung MinAh . She scolded Han JooYeon who was busy putting on makeup on her eyes while straightening Lee SamSoons hair with her hands .

My eyes are completely weird, arent they?

They look fine . If you do anymore, youll become a panda .

Fine, okay .

Han JooYeon grumbled but accepted Jung MinAhs words . Jung MinAh was mostly in the right when it came to make-up . Jung MinAh had good judgment .

Another person came into the fray . It was KangYoon who brought Min JinSeo .

Hello .

Everyone greeted KangYoon since it was the first time they saw him today . They didnt know that KangYoon was going to come today, but they didnt panic .

Yay .

No, a few even rejoiced . Han JooYeon and Christie An in particular . Of course, the managers were cautious since their superior was here .

KangYoon checked up on their conditions . He had nothing to worry about their costumes since they came here straight from the pop competition in HMC TV station . He was only worried about their conditions . He asked again and again .

Were fine . Were feeling great right now .

Jung MinAh spoke up for all of them . She knew what KangYoon was worried about .

JinSeo should be lacking compared to you girls so match with her, okay?

Yes .

Theres nothing else . Oh, yeah . Todays the last day of 2008 . Lets finish this off well .

KangYoon left the waiting room after a few words of well wishes . From behind him, he could hear fighting! from Eddios behind the door . Their teamwork was good, and they were getting into their positions as well .

Hey, arent you KangYoon?

He was heading towards the audience seats to watch the Award Ceremony when someone called out to him . When he turned around, it was Writer Song TaeJin who boasted a burly figure as always .

So it was you, noonim .

What the hell is up with that loose reaction?

Writer Song TaeJin slapped KangYoons back . The sound was so loud that the nearby people looked at them to see whats up .

That hurts . And this is the TV station, you know?

So what? Are you embarrassed about me?

Nothing like that . Other than that, why are you here?

She pointed towards her own attire when KangYoon asked that . It was a suit for a woman .

So its the Award Ceremony .

Apparently Im getting the writers award this time . Theres also the manuscript award as well . So I came here to get awards . I got it so many times that its a bother now .

Thats so like you .

KangYoon was about to turn around after bidding goodbye . However, it wouldnt be Song TaeJin if she just sent him away here .

What, didnt you come here to watch?

I did .

Then why are you going there?

The place KangYoon was headed to was the place where the members of the public came to spectate . Other than the people appearing on the stage or the candidates, everyone would sit in the audience seats and not at the tables at the front . KangYoon was confused .

Because thats where I sit . Then, if you dont mind .

Wait, Hm, so you sit on that side, eh? Then come with me .

Wha?

KangYoon was at a loss, but he was eventually dragged by her and sat down around a table where the cast was sitting . He panicked at first but he soon adapted . When he looked around, he was surrounded by producers, camera directors, audio directors, and other bosses of the staff .

KangYoon greeted all of them . After conversing with them briefly while exchanging business cards, this actually became an opportunity for him . All of them felt hesitation towards KangYoon at first since he was acting friendly, but they soon talked to him about a lot of things .

The Award Ceremony was a live broadcast . Inside the venue, the red light signifying the live broadcast turned on after a simple announcement . Then, the stage opened with the opening performance, a celebrity band .

Today, I

The celebrity band, Sketchbook, showed a good performance centered around an actor who was becoming increasingly popular as of 2008, Lee GyungHoon who was singing, and five others . The people at the tables clapped while the fans also replied with cheers .

However, what KangYoon saw was something different .

Its grey .

The combination of the musical notes was just not good . The inharmony and the ordinary voice was not so pleasant to listen to . Not only that, the stage devices didnt seem to be working properly as the microphone echoed a lot .

The fandom sure is frightening .

What was interesting was that grey light couldnt win against the fandom . It was interesting for KangYoon to see people clapping with awkward smiles .

After their stage was over, 1 professional presenter and 2 actresses came onto the podium . After a brief introduction, the Award Ceremony began properly along with their declaration .

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The rookie award, that all actors and actresses wanted, was awarded . The actors and actresses that received the rookie award teared up and some called out all the names on their list as well . Of course, due to time constraints, the presenter sometimes cut them short, but the joy of the rookie award was very big .

The rookie award was finished and the next in the ceremony continued .

Next up is the youth actors award .

After hearing the presenters words, KangYoon fixed his posture . The presenters prepared for the award ceremony while commenting and the awardees from the previous year came up to award this years awardee .

After the youth actors award ended, the youth actress award began .

2008 SBB youth actress award, lets watch .

The 4 child actress candidates were listed on the big screen .

There she is .

KangYoon could see Min JinSeo who came up 3rd . Her debut piece, Whispers of the Stars as well as the following series was summed up into a short video . Min JinSeos acting stood out amongst the four candidates .

Thats definitely for Min JinSeo .

The others are pretty good too, though .

Nah, they cant be compared .

Writer Son TaeJins evaluations were merciless . KangYoon only shook his head .

SBB youth actress award! Miss Min JinSeo from the Whispers of the Stars! Congratulations!

A round of fanfare played . Min JinSeo, who was called out along with a grand fanfare of music, couldnt believe it . A moment later, she was congratulated by the other youth actors and actresses around her and walked to the stage absent-mindedly .

After receiving the trophy from the previous years awardee, she grabbed the microphone .

Thank you . My very first drama was the Whispers of the Stars . I thank director Oh YeonJoong for taking care of me even though it was my first time acting . Im happy to receive this award in SBB where I first debuted . Director Yoo MiYeon, the lightings director, the business team, the camera team, and sir Jang GeunSoo as well . Thank you very much to all of you . To my mom, dad, and my sister, MinJi who have endured for me all this time . Thank you all so much . My teachers, my friends as well as my dear fans thank you all as well . And finally

Taking a long time for her speech, Min JinSeo wiped the tears away from her face as she took a deep breath . Then, she turned around to see KangYoon .

I thank sir Lee KangYoon from the bottom of my heart . You were the one who recognized me first and allowed me to stand where I am today . Happy new year . Thank you .

When Min JinSeo bowed politely and stepped down, a round of applause followed .

Writer Song TaeJin poked KangYoons waist .

Whoo, KangYoon . You kinda seem amazing now .

Hahaha .

When the gazes around him fixed onto him, KangYoon made an awkward smile . His name being called out in a ceremony like this made him joyful and grateful . He felt like this was why people raised celebrities .

After that, KangYoon watched the ceremony with Writer Song TaeJin . Actually, KangYoon had no time to watch any dramas so he didnt know any dramas other than the ones that Min JinSeo appeared on . So he couldnt really sympathize with what anyone around him talked about . Writer Song TaeJin shook her head, but KangYoon only ignored her .

The first part ended, and the interlude came .

KangYoon headed to the waiting room behind the stage . Eddios and Min JinSeo were waiting for their entrance .

Congratulations, JinSeo .

Thank you .

The congratulating of the youth actress award winner continued behind the stage as well . Min JinSeo calmed herself down, but she still felt fluffy when the unnis congratulated her . At that time, KangYoon appeared .

Sir-

Ahjussi!

However, Jung MinAh was a little ahead of her . She stood in front of KangYoon fast .

Were working .

Oops, my bad . Sorry about that .

KangYoon sighed . She was probably doing this on purpose . He thought that he might tell her off later and talked about what was going to happen today .

You looked at the stage, right?

Yes .

I heard that they fixed the microphone . The in-ear microphones were checked as well . Do you need anything else?

I knew I could count on you!

Jung MinAh cheered for KangYoons reliability . The other girls were the same . KangYoon did all the things they had to ask the manager about the stage, so they had it easy .

However, Min JinSeo interfered with KangYoon and Jung MinAh .

Uhm, sir . I . am worried that the floor is too slippery .

The floor? Can I see your shoes?

KangYoon sat down and had a look at Min JinSeos shoes . She was wearing trainers, and they looked slippery for the stage . KangYoon picked up the shoes Min JinSeo took off and went to the coordinator behind him .

Miss JinYoung . JinSeos shoes .

That should be fine though

Please change it, just in case .

Yes, Ill get to it immediately .

She ran and immediately brought a different pair of the same color .

Whats she doing?

Jung MinAh smirked after seeing Min JinSeos actions . Actually, the shoes werent that slippery . It was just Min JinSeo was trying to do something . Just as sparks were about to erupt between the two, the coordinator brought Min JinSeos new shoes .

Do they fit?

Yes, unni . Sorry for worrying you .

After a small complication, it came to the time when they had to go on stage soon . KangYoon looked at all of them and spoke .

Break a leg .

Yes!

The 7 girls headed onto the stage .

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