The Genius Actor Who Brings Misfortune

Translator: Marctempest

Editor: Rynfinity

Chapter 254

Jung-hyun hyung's whining continued for quite a while.

"Yeon-jae, why is he acting like that?"

Han Ha-ram asked with an innocent face.

My face felt hot.

"…Just ignore him and eat some melon."

I couldn't bring myself to say, "Yeah. He wants to become family." Instead, I changed the subject.

"Lee Joon, how have you been?"

I asked Sung Lee-jun, who was eating melon nearby, and he responded curtly.

"Fine."

"…?"

What's up with him?

"Are you mad about something?"

"No."

"…."

Why is everyone acting like this?

As I looked at him in confusion, Sung Lee-jun avoided my gaze.

"I also got a message from your manager hyung…."

"Jin-bae hyung contacted you too?"

Seriously?

'They aren't even close.'

I felt dizzy from Jin-bae hyung's overzealousness.

As I closed my eyes tightly, Han Ha-ram, who was in my arms, touched the corner of my eyes.

"Yeon-jae, do your eyes hurt? What's wrong?"

"It's nothing."

It's not my eyes, it's my head that hurts.

'It's one thing with Jung-hyun hyung, but why is Sung Lee-jun acting like this?'

There's no reason for him to be obsessed with the word 'family.'

I tried to recall if I had made any mistake, but then he spoke in a dejected voice.

"Eun-taek told me… you video call Bi-hyuk every day…."

"…? Yeah."

So what?

When I looked puzzled, Sung Lee-jun's face became even more sullen.

"I didn't contact you on purpose because I thought you'd be busy filming…."

"Oh, you were waiting for me to contact you? You should've texted me."

"…You said you don't like texts."

Sung Lee-jun answered sharply.

I had nothing to say to his obviously sulking tone.

'I'm going crazy.'

Should I really become a babysitter?

'I mean, we even went to Italy together…,' I promised to contact him more in the future as he muttered to himself.

'I'm tired.'

How could this be?

I didn't care about feeling sentimental or anything; I just wanted to sleep.

At that moment, Noh Bi-hyuk, who saw my fed-up expression, approached with a chuckle.

"As expected, the life of a popular guy is tough. He who wears the crown must bear its weight!"

"Bi-hyuk, let's stay quiet for just five minutes."

I pulled down Noh Bi-hyuk's arm that was poking my cheek.

Although it was annoying that he couldn't stay still for even a moment, I was grateful he came all the way here despite being busy with his comeback preparations.

Of course, it was the same for this guy too.

"You look a lot worse since I last saw you. Did something happen in LA?"

I shook my head at Lee Eun-taek's comment.

'This is the first time we've all gathered together since the Christmas party.'

I didn't want to ruin the good mood with stories about Noah Patterson.

"Are you two okay being here? You must be busy."

"It's fine. The manager allowed it since I said I was going to see the baby."

"…Please don't call me a baby in public."

As I was bantering with Lee Eun-taek, Noh Bi-hyuk interrupted loudly.

It was quite noisy and tiring.

But the funny thing was.

'Now it finally feels like home.'

I realized how comfortable and cozy it felt.

It wasn't until much later that I noticed the corners of my mouth had lifted into a smile.

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A few hours later, Noh Bi-hyuk started a live broadcast with the following title:

[Surprise Broadcast to Celebrate Lee Yeon-jae's Return to Korea! Only Eun-taek and Bi-hyuk are here!!!! We ate, and the other members are at the dorm! The broadcast won't be long. Sorryㅠㅠ]

As soon as the broadcast started, the number of viewers increased rapidly.

―Wow, I'm finally seeing this trio

―It's amazing how all three have such different styles

―Where are you guys???

Noh Bi-hyuk read the chats and responded cheerfully.

"We're in Lee Yeon-jae's room!"

"The others are in the living room, so we need to be quiet."

Following Lee Eun-taek's comment, the chat window became more active.

―Who are you with??

―I saw a photo on Lee Jung-hyun's SNS earlier, so it's happening now, huhㅋㅋ

―Why is it so cute that the three of you are lying on the bed together

'People find the strangest things cute.'

It was fascinating.

Especially when reading such chats.

―Eun-taek's beanie is adorable

―Did our Eun-taek dye his hair?? Is he wearing the beanie because of spoilers?ㅋㅋ

―Look at his round head. So cuteㅠㅠㅠㅠ

I quietly watched Lee Eun-taek, who was on my left.

'How does this face look cute to anyone?'

It must be difficult to think that way because of his eyes.

The fans' love was truly amazing.

―Why isn't Lee Yeon-jae talking?

―Is he always this quiet?

Oh.

"This broadcast is for Nade fans, so I thought it would be better if I didn't talk too much. I was trying to be considerate."

When I hurriedly explained, the chat filled with 'ㅋㅋㅋㅋ' and messages saying it was okay.

"You could even rap."

As Lee Eun-taek chuckled, Noh Bi-hyuk, who was on the right, also laughed.

"Why do you worry about such things? If it was an issue, Eun-taek hyung and I would have done it alone. Feel free to talk."

"Got it, so stop poking my cheek."

I awkwardly grabbed Noh Bi-hyuk's hand and pulled it away.

'Am I even supposed to be here?'

I had asked them several times before starting the broadcast, but it still bothered me.

Lee Eun-taek had reassured me, saying he got the manager's permission, and Noh Bi-hyuk was just excited to finally do a broadcast with me.

'Haa, I don't know anymore.'

The fans said it was fine, so I guess it was okay.

After that, I felt more at ease and joined in on the conversation more frequently.

"Someone asked, 'How tall is Eun-taek?' I'm 185 cm."

"No, you're not."

When I contradicted him, Lee Eun-taek quickly jabbed me in the side.

"Be quiet."

Then he looked forward confidently.

"On good days, I'm 185 cm. Usually, I'm around 183 or 184 cm."

"You're 182 cm."

"I told you to be quiet."

"I am being quiet."

"Ah, just keep your mouth shut!"

Lee Eun-taek lunged at me with an annoyed face, and I swiftly dodged him.

Meanwhile, Noh Bi-hyuk, used to our antics, got off the bed and read the chat.

"Ah, it's okay. They always play like this."

As I was wrestling with Lee Eun-taek, a knock came at the door, followed by a small voice.

"Yeon-jae, it's me…."

It was Han Ha-ram.

I quickly threw off Lee Eun-taek and ran to the door.

After confirming that the camera didn't show this area, I opened the door.

"Yeon-jae…."

The cool air hit me, and I saw Han Ha-ram, who looked like he was about to cry.

Alarmed, I hurriedly picked him up.

"What's wrong? Are you hurt?"

"No…."

"Then what happened?"

Ugh, he's heavy.

I readjusted my grip on him as he buried his face in my chest.

He was mumbling something, but I couldn't make it out.

"It's okay, it's okay."

As I patted his back to soothe him, Sung Lee-jun came rushing over.

"Yeon-jae, I'm sorry…! I looked away for a moment."

"It's okay. What's wrong with him?"

"I think he had a nightmare. He was napping well, then started looking for you, and I told him now wasn't a good time…."

As he apologized for the interruption, I remembered we were still broadcasting.

―Who is that??? Why is Lee Yeon-jae's voice so gentle;;

―His tone with Eun-taek is so differentㅋㅋㅋㅋ hilarious

―Am I the only one with Byun syndromeㅠㅠ Where are my comradesㅠㅠ The way he's comforting Bambi is heavenly. Is this heaven?

Lee Eun-taek and Noh Bi-hyuk looked at me, wondering what was going on.

I thought about asking them to cut it off but realized leaving without a goodbye would be rude, so I approached the camera.

"Sorry, but I think I need to leave now. Please continue chatting with Bi-hyuk and Eun-taek hyung."

Since Han Ha-ram was buried in my chest, his face wasn't visible.

The sudden appearance of a child caused the chat to explode with questions.

―Who is that? Lee Yeon-jae's brother? When did Lee Jung-hyun have a second child?

―Is it true that Lee Jung-hyun has two sons without even getting married?

How should I explain this?

As I hesitated, the person involved appeared.

"Yeon-jae? Is Ha-ram there?"

Through the crack in the door, Jung-hyun hyung poked his head in.

The familiar voice of the top star made the chat go wild.

―What's this world;; The combo is hot, hot

―Noh Bi-hyuk, Lee Eun-taek, Lee Yeon-jae, Sung Lee-jun + Lee Yeon-jae's brother, Lee Yeon-jae's dad

―Sung Lee-jun is here too. They must be really close

―Lee Jung-hyun's voice is amazing. Truly a deep voice

'This is a mess.'

What a commotion.

Suppressing a sigh, I answered.

"I have Ha-ram with me."

It seemed Sung Lee-jun had explained the situation, as Jung-hyun hyung nodded in understanding.

"I'll take Ha-ram, so you can continue the broadcast."

As soon as Jung-hyun hyung spoke, Han Ha-ram clung to me even tighter.

His desperate grip made it impossible to put him down, so I held him tighter.

"It's okay. I'll be leaving soon anyway."

Given the situation, it was better to introduce everyone.

I signaled to Jung-hyun hyung and Sung Lee-jun, who were standing awkwardly by the door, to come over.

Without needing more explanation, the two approached.

"Hello~. I'm Lee Jung-hyun. Sorry for the interruption."

"Hello. I'm Sung Lee-jun. I'm sorry…! We'll leave soon."

With that, everyone was in front of the camera: Lee Eun-taek, Noh Bi-hyuk, Sung Lee-jun, Jung-hyun hyung, me, and Han Ha-ram.

‘It looks like a family photo.’

Lee Eun-taek seemed to have the same thought, mumbling quietly.

“What are we going to do without Jin-bae hyung?”

“Should we call him? Jin-bae hyung! Oof―.”

“It’s not like I actually meant it.”

I gave Lee Eun-taek a thumbs-up with my eyes as he immediately covered Noh Bi-hyuk’s mouth.

“Keep broadcasting a bit longer, then come out.”

I whispered to Lee Eun-taek, then bowed to the camera and left the room.

Sung Lee-jun and Jung-hyun hyung followed me out, which the camera captured.

And so, the chaotic broadcast came to an end.

Never again, seriously.

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@Jeong_mom

Shocking news: Lee Jung-hyun revealed to have a second son….

How is it possible that a person who’s never had even a single dating rumor now has a second son rumor? LOL

Why aren’t people fans of Lee Jung-hyun? It’s so entertaining!

@iloveminam

Lee-Jun is still close with Yeon-jaeㅠㅠ This is the first bit of content since Italy, and it’s so nice.

When will they act in the same project? The whole world needs to know that the acting combination of Sung Lee-jun and Lee Yeon-jae is the bestㅠ

[Title: Did you watch the Nade broadcast? It was hilarious LOL]

They say Noh Bi-hyuk is an insider, and it seems true.

Originally, it was just Lee Eun-taek and Lee Yeon-jae (they're best friends) doing the broadcast,

but then Sung Lee-jun and even Lee Jung-hyun showed up to greet and left LOL

People who watched it live must have been really surprised.

―I was there, and it was total chaos. It was hectic and noisy from start to finish.

―The broadcast title was 'Lee Yeon-jae's Korea Return Broadcast' even though it was a Nade live LOL

└Bi-hyuk kept saying he wanted to do a broadcast with Lee Yeon-jae, so the fans understood LOL.

―But doesn’t Lee Yeon-jae have a wide network? He seems to have a lot of friends.

└No, no, I’m a Byun fan. Bambi is actually quite introverted. He doesn’t make friends easily.

└I watched the broadcast. How is he introverted? He had a kid clinging to him.

└He’s just an open book.

└Bambi’s Open Door

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The next day, I got a call from the company asking if I could come in.

I wondered if it was because of yesterday’s live broadcast, but it was actually because of some unexpected visitors.

I looked at Team Leader Woo, puzzled.

“…Why are they here?”

Isn’t this Korea? Or am I in LA?

In the transparent meeting room, I saw a familiar face.

Noah Patterson, and his father, Alex Patterson.

“It’s obvious. They’re probably here to negotiate about deleting the recording files.”

“Didn’t you decline their offer via email?”

“Yeah, I did. They must be pretty desperate to come all the way here.”

I let out a sarcastic laugh at Team Leader Woo’s words.

This is ridiculous.

“(Ah, darling! Long time no see! I came to see your face.)”

As I entered the meeting room, Alex, who had been looking anxious, jumped up.

Noah Patterson glanced at me with a sullen expression, then reluctantly stood up after being nudged by his father.

“What brings you here?”

“(…?)”

Seeing their confused faces, I quickly spoke again.

“I don’t have much time, so could you get to the point? I need to go to the gym after this.”

“(Wait, what did you say?)”

“Why are you here?”

The two of them reacted as if they didn’t understand my continuous Korean.

‘So what do you want me to do?’

I just stared at them quietly.

It might be unfortunate news for them, but.

‘The home ground has changed, guys.’

This is Korea.