Legendary Superstar-Chapter 95: Advertisement

By 7:30 AM, the crew was already setting up for the first shot. Extras dressed as university students filled the campus, giving the place a natural and lively atmosphere.

Director Hwang stood in front of the monitors, giving last-minute instructions to the cinematographer and assistant director.

Today's first scene was a flashback. It was one that would show the start of Jihoon and Minjae's friendship back when they were university students and trainees together.

It was a simple yet important scene, setting up the bond between the two characters before their eventual rise in the entertainment industry.

Minjae adjusted his uniform blazer, glancing around the set. It was designed to look like a usual day in the university, complete with bustling students who were doing their own thing.

"Alright, everyone, let's get into positions!" The assistant director called out, signaling that they were about to begin filming.

Jihoon bounced up beside Minjae, already in character but unable to hold back his usual energy.

"Hyung, I think I was born for this scene. College life, hanging out, causing a little chaos? Feels just right."

Minjae sighed. "You mean slacking off and getting scolded?"

"Exactly." Jihoon grinned.

The scene began with Minjae sitting on a bench, flipping through a script while Jihoon leaned lazily beside him, munching on a snack. Their characters had just started training at an entertainment company while balancing their university life.

The moment the director yells "Action!" Jihoon, who was already feeling his character, let out a dramatic yawn.

"Hyung, why are you actually studying? You know we'll just wing it later, right?" Jihoon's character said, playfully poking Minjae's arm.

Minjae, without looking up, casually swatted his hand away. "And that's why you're always getting scolded by our professor."

Jihoon scoffed, leaning back dramatically. "Tsk, tsk. Hyung, life isn't just about rules and discipline. You gotta live a little."

Just then, before Minjae could respond, a loud voice echoed through the courtyard.

"PARK LEE HOON!"

Jihoon visibly flinched as he heard his character's name out loud. His eyes widened as he nearly choked on his snack. The camera panned to reveal their professor. Their professor was a strict-looking actor with arms crossed and an unimpressed glare.

"How many times have I told you to STOP slacking off?!" the professor boomed, marching toward them.

Jihoon immediately sat up straight, stuffing the rest of his snack into his mouth as he tried to smile innocently. "Ah, profesor! You're here early!"

"EARLY?!" The professor's voice grew louder. "CLASS STARTED TEN MINUTES AGO!"

Minjae, still in character, calmly turned a page of his script, shaking his head.

"I told you."

Jihoon shot him a betrayed look before turning back to the professor. "I—I was just—uh—" He scrambled to find an excuse, his hands flailing slightly.

The extras in the background, playing university students, snickered at the scene. The natural energy on set made the whole situation feel authentic, almost like it wasn't scripted at all.

The professor sighed in frustration before pointing at Jihoon. "One more absence and I'll personally make sure you get kicked out of the program! UNDERSTOOD?"

Jihoon gulped and saluted. "Understood, sir! Loud and clear!"

The professor gave a last look to Jihoon as if warning him before leaving.

Jihoon dramatically collapsed against the bench, clutching his chest. "That was terrifying."

Minjae smirked. "Because you got caught?"

"Yes! He hyung! I saw it in his eyes—he wanted to kill me."

Minjae, still flipping through his notebook, didn't even spare him a glance.

"Maybe if you actually studied, you wouldn't feel so attacked."

Jihoon gasped, sitting up immediately. "Hyung, do you hear yourself? What happened to brotherhood? To loyalty? I thought we were in this together!"

Minjae finally looked up, tilting his head.

"I am in this. I just happen to take things seriously."

Jihoon groaned, ruffling his hair in frustration before turning back to Minjae with pleading eyes. "

Hyung, be honest with me. Am I actually in danger of failing this class?"

Minjae closed his script and gave him a deadpan look. "You have a 50% attendance rate, forgot three assignments, so I do wonder."

Jihoon sighed and shook his head, just realizing he was really doomed.

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"B-But…"

Minjae, perfectly in character, sighed and shook his head, looking almost apologetic for his friend's antics."This is exactly why you're always in trouble with our professors."

Before Jihoon could protest further, Director Hwang's voice rang out.

"Cut!"

As soon as Director Hwang called "Cut!", the tension in the scene melted away, and the set was filled with laughter.

Jihoon let out a dramatic sigh and slumped against the bench. "Whew, that was intense. I really felt like I was about to fail a class for real."

Minjae shook his head as he stood up, dusting off his uniform blazer. "You do realize you brought that upon yourself, right?"

"Hyung, stop being so logical. Let me have my moment of suffering." Jihoon sighed, shaking his head.

Just then, Yura approached them with an amused smile, her arms was crossed.

"That was really good. You two have great chemistry on-screen."

Jihoon perked up immediately. "Of course! I am a professional, after all."

Minjae chuckled before shaking his head.

"Our dear Jihoon surely knows how to joke."

"Hyung!"

- - -

Flex Entertainment.

The Talent Management Department' office has been filled with tasks these past few days. However it wasn't that kind of activity, wherein they have to fix a scandal or deal with demanding artists.

Instead, the talent management team at Flex Entertainment was dealing with a different kind of problem. There were too many endorsement offers.

At his desk, the head of the department, Director Jisuk, leaned back in his chair, absentmindedly scrolling through his email inbox. Proposal after proposal, all labeled with the same subject line:

[Endorsement Inquiry – Nam Minjae]

"Another one?" he muttered under his breath, clicking on an unread message.

The email was from a high-end skincare brand. They were offering Minjae a six-month exclusive contract as their male brand ambassador.

Jisuk let out a long sigh.

Across from him, Assistant Manager Jisoo, a young woman in her mid-twenties, was also going through Minjae's offers. She looked up from her screen and whistled.

"Let me guess," she smirked. "Another brand?"

"Skincare this time," Jisuk replied, rubbing his temple. "At this rate, Minjae's going to be endorsing everything from face creams to instant noodles."

Jisoo chuckled as she tapped on her keyboard. "I mean, can you blame them? The guy blew up overnight. His follower count is nearing 100,000, and his fan engagement is crazy. Everyone wants a piece of him."

Jisuk sighed as he scrolled further.

"I get that, but we can't just accept every offer that comes in. We need to build his image properly."

"That's true," Jisoo agreed, nodding. "He's still a rookie, so if we slap his face on every product out there, he's going to look like a sellout instead of a rising actor."

Jisuk hummed in response as he continued filtering through emails. Skincare, sportswear, snacks, watches—the variety of offers was impressive to look at.

Then, his eyes landed on something different.

"Wait a minute." His fingers paused on the touchpad.

"What?" Jisoo glanced over.

Jisuk clicked on the email and sat up straighter as he read the sender's name.

[Endorsement Proposal – Lux&Co.]

His brows lifted in interest.

"Lux&Co.?" Jisoo echoed, recognizing the name immediately. "Wait, isn't that the brand run by Yoona Seo?"

"Yeah," Donghyun muttered, skimming through the email.

Lux&Co. was a fast-growing fashion brand known for its modern yet timeless designs. Unlike bigger companies that focus solely on well-established stars, Lux&Co. has a reputation for scouting fresh talent for their promotion.

However, despite their openness to new faces, Lux&Co. had always been selective with the roles they assigned to them.

Usually, fresh talents were only given small opportunities such as appearing in digital advertisements, seasonal campaigns, or social media collaborations.

It was rare for them to take a risk by making a relatively new actor the centerpiece of their branding.

And now, they were offering that opportunity to Minjae.

"This… might actually be a good fit for him," Donghyun murmured.

Jisoo nodded, her expression thoughtful. "Yoona Seo doesn't pick people randomly. She has an eye for talent, and she takes her time choosing the right face for her brand. If she's interested in Minjae, it means she sees something big in him."

Jisuk leaned back in his chair, rubbing his chin.

The other offers were tempting, but this one felt different.

Most brands just wanted Minjae because he was the "hot rookie" at the moment. Of course, for sure, Lux&Co too.

However, if they want to establish a reputable image for Minjae, then they should pick high-quality brands that would offer their artist the right image.

And this one was an opportunity worth considering.

"Let's flag this one," Jisuk said, finally making a decision. "I want to take a closer look at what they're offering."

"Got it," Jisoo responded, quickly marking the email.

As they continued reviewing the details, one thing became clear. Minjae's career was moving faster than anyone expected.