The Genius Actor Who Brings Misfortune

Chapter 176

**[Title: Do You Know the Legend of Baekrokdam?]**

ㅇㅇ Yeah, you mean that lake at the top of Hallasan Mountain in Jeju Island, right?

There are various legends about Baekrokdam. One of them says that a long time ago, there was a filial son who took care of his elderly mother.

He heard that feeding deer blood to his mother would cure her illness, so he wandered around Hallasan for several years.

Finally, he found a white deer, but just as he was about to shoot an arrow, the entire area was engulfed in mist.

The white deer vanished in an instant, leaving only a pond in its place.

The son gave up chasing the deer and took some water from the pond to his mother. Her illness was miraculously cured.

Since then, the pond has been called Baekrokdam (白鹿潭).

Why am I suddenly telling this story?

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Because I became that filial son yesterday.

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Ah… Yes….

We encountered the reincarnation of the white deer yesterday….

It was all possible because we served Bambi-nim with hearts full of filial piety.

Let’s all serve yesterday’s broadcast with a sacred heart!^^

― Can we not go completely crazy?

― I’ll join too! I believe! Great Bambi-nim!

― The white deer only appears to kind-hearted people! Let’s all devote ourselves to mental and physical training 😀

― Are you all collectively insane?

**[Title: Why Are Lee Yeon-jae’s Fans]**

All seemingly out of their minds?

I saw the articles and photos trending on social media.

I get why everyone is so obsessed with Lee Yeon-jae now.

But when I checked the fan cafe, they were going crazy.

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It’s a bit scary at this point, seriously ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

― Seriouslyㅋㅋ They’re like cultistsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

― They remind me of Lee Jung-hyun’s fansㅋㅋㅋㅋ His fans are also known for their craziness.

└ㅇㅇ Lee Jung-hyun’s fans feel more like an idol fandom than a typical actor’s fandom. Lee Yeon-jae’s fandom seems similar.

└It’s probably because they’re father and son 🙂

└Hey, ignore the comment above, another cultist has arrived.

@yeonjae_only

Thank you so much, everyone. Thank you, Space members, too. May all your endeavors succeed and may you live long. Though it’s nothing compared to what we received yesterday, we’ll repay this grace by streaming Space 24 hours. Thank you so much.

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@yeonjae_day

Ah, Bambi’s white hair is one thing, but am I the only one who likes that frown? He usually has a soft, expressionless look in private (don’t say he’s expressionless; when he wears those Biyeon lenses, he’s all soft and melty like tofu;;). But seeing him frown like that with the lenses… ha…. I’m struggling, too.

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“Our Yeon-jae, you really made a splash this time?”

A low voice mingled with a mischievous laugh.

I laughed helplessly, seeing how excited Hyung was to tease me. Could he be any happier?

“Yes. Live broadcasts aren’t for everyone, it seems.”

“Haha! But you looked so pretty. Look, I captured it right away.”

Hyung took out his phone to show me.

On the screen was a picture of me frowning directly at the camera.

“Why do you even have this? Delete it.”

“No way. It’s mine.”

I shook my head, seeing his playful grin.

‘It’s done.’

It was already a mess. Deleting this one photo wouldn’t change anything.

The news of my hair color had already spread all over the internet.

“At least Team Leader Woo didn’t scold you, right?”

Hyung patted my head, and I answered calmly.

“No, he didn’t say much.”

I wasn’t scolded.

All I was told was to notify the company in advance if I ever decided to do a live broadcast suddenly again.

His reaction was milder than I expected.

“With this great response, everything turned out well.”

“Is that so.”

I contacted the production team to apologize for causing trouble with my huge spoiler.

But they reacted the same. They just laughed and said it was okay.

‘The atmosphere is good.’

I wondered if they were being lenient because I was a kid, but the atmosphere at the filming site wasn’t bad at all.

I apologized again just in case, but they said I didn’t need to worry.

“There were so many articles thanks to you. It’s good to have this much buzz before the show airs.”

Hyung spoke softly, smiling.

“Sometimes we deliberately release articles a few days before the broadcast. They might have planned to do that this time too. The timing was just a bit early, but the response is so good that you really don’t need to worry.”

“Yes, thank you for saying that.”

“You’re so pretty, no one would complain. Everyone’s just looking at your hair.”

I laughed awkwardly at the hand playing with the ends of my hair.

Today, I felt everyone’s gaze on me more than usual.

‘But it’s convenient not wearing a wig.’

Since it was already revealed, there was no point in hiding it, so I stayed with my natural hair.

Coincidentally, today’s shoot involved many extras, and the place was full of unfamiliar faces.

‘Anyway… I’m glad I didn’t cause trouble for anyone.’

Though it was a haphazard situation, I achieved my goals.

I informed Biyeon about my dye job and did a live broadcast for the first time.

I just had to be a bit more patient and talk to Team Leader Woo in a few days.

“Yeon-jae, shall we take some selfies before the shoot?”

“Sure. Do you want to keep them, Hyung?”

I answered casually, used to this question, but Hyung shook his head.

His eyes were full of laughter.

“No~. Your fans keep leaving comments for me. They want proper photos uploaded.”

“They’re asking you, Hyung?”

Why were Biyeon fans asking Hyung?

‘……Not me?’

I frowned for a moment, feeling odd, then quickly relaxed.

“Sure. Let’s do it. Can I upload the photos, Hyung?”

“Of course. Look here, oh, pretty.”

Hyung skillfully took the photos.

The angle made it look like I was holding the camera myself.

‘Hyung is really good at taking pictures.’

I recently found out that Biyeon wanted my selfies.

I tried a few times but felt too awkward to continue.

If I had known they would leave comments for Hyung, I would have taken the pictures.

‘I’ll practice at home.’

Nothing’s impossible. With practice, I’d be able to do it.

I just needed to practice and show the fans like Hyung did.

“I sent them. They came out great.”

“They did. Thank you for taking them.”

After thanking Hyung several more times, I immediately logged into the fan cafe.

I selected several photos and typed a post, while Hyung played with my hair.

“Yeon-jae, will you dye it black right after the shoot?”

“I haven’t thought about it yet.”

“How about trying another color since it’s already bleached? I think pink would suit you.”

Seriously? I thought about it but said I’d consider it. Posting the photos was more urgent.

A few minutes later, after confirming the post was successfully uploaded, I sighed in relief.

“Whew. I posted it.”

“Well done. You’re getting faster at writing posts.”

“Am I?”

“Yeah, you are.”

Hyung kept smiling, looking very satisfied.

Though I didn’t understand why he was so happy, I smiled back.

“Standby! Everyone, get ready!”

The peaceful atmosphere was broken by the staff calling for the shoot to start.

“Oops, time to go.”

Too bad. It was just getting good.

‘Let’s do well today.’

Especially today, since it was my first scene with Hyung in a while.

After thoroughly checking the movements, I took my position.

Hyung, wearing a lab coat, smiled at me.

“This is our first scene together since ‘Tail,’ right?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Though the characters are completely different now, let’s do our best.”

His kind face smiled gently.

Looking at him, I answered softly.

“I’ll do my best too.”

My whisper made him smile silently.

“…….”

Without him, I wouldn’t be standing here.

I wouldn’t be surrounded by cameras, trying this hair, or meeting someone like Jin-bae hyung.

‘And there wouldn’t be Biyeon either.’

Amidst the staff’s noise, I quietly looked at Hyung.

‘The person who changed my life.’

Breathing here was thanks to Mist, but continuing acting was thanks to Hyung.

And today, I’d be someone else in front of the lens with Hyung.

“Ready to shoot. Scene 2-4. Seok’s first appearance. One, two―.”

This time, I didn’t close my eyes.

The emotion wasn’t hard to immerse in.

The look in Horn’s eyes towards ‘Seok-hyung’….

“Action!”

It would be the same look I had for Hyung.

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“Hyung!”

I smiled brightly at the familiar face as soon as I entered the facility.

Running

down the long corridor, Seok-hyung hugged me with a smile.

“You did great on your first mission today, Horn.”

“Did you see? I took down three in a row!”

“Of course I saw. I see everything.”

“Yeah! Hyung is amazing!”

Seok-hyung patted my head. Next would be my back.

‘As expected.’

The warm, large hand on my back made me giggle.

Seok-hyung smiled gently.

“Just keep doing this on every mission. Got it?”

“Yeah! I feel like I can take down five more today!”

“Really? Then shall we go to the lab now?”

Uh-oh.

‘I’m a bit tired.’

There was a sudden enemy attack before returning to the facility.

It was surprising, but it wasn’t much different from the training I’d received, and Agent Jang Yosuk was there, so the enemies were easily defeated.

Still, it was my first time outside, and it had been a busy day, so I wanted to rest now.

‘But….’

If Hyung said so, I had to go.

Smiling, I grabbed his coat.

“If you go with me, Hyung, then I’ll go.”

“Of course, I’ll go with you. Would I leave you alone?”

“Ah, stop calling me Horn! Everyone calls me H, why do only you call me that?”

That annoying Horn.

No matter how kind Hyung was and how much he granted my every wish, he never changed my nickname.

When I grumbled, Seok-hyung patted my head affectionately.

“Your name means ‘horn,’ Horn. It’s endearing and nice. I don’t like the coldness of H.”

“But H is cooler.”

“Cool? Where did you learn that word?”

“Yosuk hyung― no, Agent Jang used it.”

Seok-hyung muttered about scolding Agent Jang Yosuk on my behalf.

It was so mismatched to his gentle face that I laughed.

‘Anyway.’

Hyung was too kind.