Legendary Superstar

As the second week of December finally came, the excitement in the entertainment industry continued to soar high. For the last few days, multiple studious have already dropped the teaser for their drama that will join in the January Drama Festival.

Multiple new faces were introduced to the fans building up anticipation everywhere. It's the most talked about topic too on social media, causing it to gain more publicity

Among the teasers that were dropped, one of them quickly became the center of attention.

The teaser and the drama weren't even officially announced before. It was just officially announced at the same time the teaser was released, shocking everyone.

The title was "Chasing Dreams", starring none other than Kwon Jihyun.

Kwon Jihyun wasn't just any new actor. He was already an established name. He was a famous idol, probably even one of the hottest names in the industry right now.

Jihyun was known for his good looks, charisma, and incredible stage presence. He was part of the group Vortex, an idol group that dominated the charts for years.

His transition to acting had been talked about for months as just a rumor. However, his fans were still eagerly waiting for that day. And now, that the teaser was suddenly released, it felt like the whole internet was exploding.

Social media was flooded with hashtags related to Jihyun. Articles praised his visuals and speculated about his acting skills.

"KWON JIHYUN DEBUTS AS ACTOR? Whattttttt?!"

"Woah! So the rumors are true?!"

"Jihyun oppa is starring in a drama?!

"Wahhhh! Juhyun Oppa looks so good!"

The teaser itself was well-made. It was a contrast to Jihyun's idol-like charm. The drama was giving off a thriller vibes with a mix of romance and comedy.

The people couldn't get enough of it. Even people who weren't his fans were curious to see if his acting skills matched his idol's reputation.

It was everywhere. People were talking about it at cafes, in school hallways, on every social media platform.

But for Minjae, the timing couldn't have been worse/

His own drama teaser had dropped that very same day. Everything was going so well, but the unexpected teaser from Jihyun destroyed their well build momentum.

Jihyun's sudden debut in acting overshadowed everything, not just him, but also the other new actors who were joining the drama festival.

What everyone expected to be the talk of the day was pushed aside.

Instead of articles about Minjae's acting debut, the headlines were all about Jihyun.

"KWON JIHYUN'S ACTING DEBUT—IS HE THE NEXT BIG STAR?"

"Vortex's Jihyun Steals the Spotlight with Surprise Drama Teaser"

"Can Idol Jihyun Prove Himself As An Actor?"

Minjae's name was barely mentioned anywhere. Even on social media, posts about him were drowned out by countless comments about Jihyun.

"I didn't even know Minjae's teaser dropped. Everyone's talking about Jihyun."

"Jihyun's acting debut is such a surprise! Poor timing for anyone else releasing teasers today."

"Lol. I pity those others who were hoping to succeed this year."

"I don't care about anything else but Jihyun Oppa. The others can go to hell."

"Actually, I like Minjae. His acting is nice and he looks cute too but there's no way his teaser can compete with Jihyun's popularity."

The teaser of Minjae's drama wasn't bad. In fact, it was out of the best that have been released. It was well-made and showcased his potential. The shots were also scenic and beautiful.

But compared to the explosive reaction to Jihyun's teaser, it felt like Minjae's work was nothing but an afterthought.

Minjae's name still appeared on the trending list, but only in the lower ranks. And even then, most of the mentions were comparing him to Jihyun.

It wasn't good for him since currently, Minjae was nothing if compared to Jihyun.

"Why would they release Minjae's teaser on the same day as Kwon Jihyun's? Bad timing."

"Minjae's teaser looks good, but there's no way it can beat Jihyun's hype."

"Jihyun's debut is all everyone's talking about. I feel bad for Minjae."

"Yeah. Me too. Others were expecting his drama to rise, but now I don't think that's possible."

"Well, it was still a good teaser."

Even entertainment reporters seemed to forget about Minjae's teaser. Almost every article was about Jihyun's sudden acting debut, analyzing every frame of the teaser and speculating about his potential.

It was as if all the effort Minjae put into his drama meant nothing.

But that was the reality of the entertainment industry. It was unpredictable and unforgiving. The spotlight might be in Minjae for the past weeks, but now it was on Kwon Jihyun.

The days that followed were even worse. That's when they realized that the competition was only getting tougher.

Every time Minjae opened his phone, the headlines were still the same. Jihyun's drama was a hot topic everywhere.

It was as if their agency planned it very well beforehand. In just span of 2 days, the promotions were already dropping nonstop. There were interviews, posters, clips, everything.

The excitement was only growing because of it. Fans were already planning about arranging viewing parties, making fan edits, and trending hashtags daily.

"KWON JIHYUN'S ACTING DEBUT BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST VIEWED TEASER IN 24 HOURS."

"Vortex Fans Show Unmatched Support For Jihyun's Acting Debut."

"Will Jihyun's First Drama Become A Massive Hit?"

It didn't help that Jihyun's agency was also one of the biggest in the industry. Being one of the top agencies in South Korea, Flex Entertainment also had the resources to flood every corner of the internet with promotions.

However, what really changed the game was Jihyun's idol fame,

Donghyun also tried his best to do some damage control, but there was only so much he could do.

"Don't worry too much," Donghyun had told Minjae as the two of them conducted an emergency meeting in the company.

"Your time will come. It's just… unfortunate timing."

Minjae knew Donghyun was trying to stay positive, but at their current time, that's not what they need.

The agency had invested so much time and effort into this drama, hoping it would be his breakthrough and Minjae just couldn't waste that.