- What time does it start? The time difference is different :(
A post appeared on Seo Jun's fan cafe. Everyone waited with a mix of anticipation and nervousness for the film festival to begin.
It wasn't just here. People who had seen Seo Jun's film and those who hadn't were all curious and waiting for news on whether the little boy would win an award.
- You can watch it here [address]!
= Thank you!
- Oh, it's Director Ryan!
The internet buzzed with the news that Director Ryan Will had gotten out of his car. His appearance, as the director of Shadowman, meant that Seo Jun would soon be coming out.
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Director Ryan Will got out of the large car. Flashbulbs went off.
Evan Block in a gray suit, Richelle Hill in a lavish red dress, and finally, Seo Jun in a black suit with his bangs neatly swept back, appeared.
At the appearance of the Shadowman team,
Wow!
Cheers could be heard from all around.
Shadowman! Richelle! Jin! Evan! Jun! Bell! Natra!
Among the many voices, the sound of his name being called made Seo Jun's heart race. With security guards standing around, Seo Jun walked, listening to the cheers of the crowd.
Thump thump.
With every step, cheers could be heard from all directions.
It felt like walking on clouds. As Seo Jun's heart soared, his aura moved on its own.
It had been emitting from the car, but now on the red carpet, it moved even more actively.
‘There are many security guards and fences here, so there's no need to use my ability, right?’
People shouted at Seo Jun's appearance and aura, which seemed to declare, "I'm a superstar!" Camera flashes went off continuously, and the commotion drew the attention of the people ahead.
The commotion gathered people, and the people created more commotion. If Seo Chan had seen this, he would have said it was a classic case of crowd psychology. The one who stopped the unruly crowd and Seo Jun was Director Ryan Will.
"Jun, calm down."
Ryan Will tapped Seo Jun's shoulder, who was enthusiastically waving. The heavy tap brought Seo Jun back to his senses. Oh, enjoying it too much, it seems. Seo Jun exhaled and stroked his wrist.
[(Seo) The calming scent of apple blossoms is activated.]
A sweet fragrance spread, and people began to calm down one by one. They stepped back from the fence and showed appropriate responses.
Seo Jun looked at the apple blossom pattern etched on his wrist. He thought it was a useless ability, but it turned out to be the most useful.
"Was it fun?"
Seo Jun turned to Richelle Hill, who asked, and smiled awkwardly.
"It's my first film festival. I never thought so many people would cheer for me. This is the best time, so I'm enjoying it to the fullest."
"That's true. At fan meetings, everyone is seated, and at the airport, it's dangerous. Here, with many security guards and fences, I guess I got carried away."
"Being a singer is better at times like this."
Richelle Hill shrugged.
"Singers can enjoy themselves with fans at concerts. Actors only do shootings with staff. Isn't that right?"
"I like acting."
Evan Block interjected.
"That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the time with fans."
Seo Jun burst into laughter at the bickering between the two actors. And that scene was captured by the live broadcast camera.
"What are you talking about so happily?"
A reporter suddenly joined in. Seo Jun hadn't realized they had already reached the photo zone, where more cameras and reporters were waiting for the Shadowman team.
Among the flashing camera flashes, Richelle Hill, who had the best sense of humor and was familiar with interviews, led the interview.
She passed over difficult questions and directed attention to Evan, Seo Jun, and Director Ryan while talking to the reporter. Finally, she concluded,
"Please look forward to Shadowman 3!"
She even finished promoting Shadowman 3, which hadn't even started filming yet. The three men couldn't help but applaud Richelle Hill.
"Richelle, that interview was really great."
"Thanks. You get better with practice."
The four entered the award ceremony venue and sat at the table marked "Shadowman team," sighing in relief.
Seo Jun took a sip of water offered by Evan and looked around the audience, spotting his parents, uncle, and Da Ho.
It seemed they had been looking at Seo Jun since he entered, as their eyes met quickly.
"Sister, Seo Jun!"
"Ah!"
Seo Jun waved back, and Evan Block and Richelle Hill also looked in that direction. The two actors also spotted Seo Jun's family. Seo Eun Hye, Lee Min Jun, Seo Eun Chan, and An Da Ho all waved to Seo Jun.
"How did you find them in such a crowded place?"
"By feeling?"
Finding the four in the vast audience was impressive. After a brief greeting, they all waited for the film festival to start.
Director Ryan Will used a translation site to research the children's play Spring, and the three actors talked about the films and dramas of the actors entering the venue.
The people sitting next to, behind, and in front of them were all actors Seo Jun had seen before.
Richelle Hill and Evan Block introduced Seo Jun to their acquaintances and had them exchange greetings.
As they waited, a loud bang signaled the start of the WTV Film Festival.
The festival began with a performance by a solo singer who always topped the Billboard charts with their albums. Fireworks burst continuously, and dazzling lights danced. Seo Jun clapped enthusiastically and watched the performance. Singers had a different charm from actors.
The grand opening performance ended, and the MC took the microphone.
After a brief introduction to the WTV Film Festival, the MC began speaking. People who won awards in other categories appeared. Seo Jun clapped enthusiastically.
Then,
"The Best Hero Award of the year!"
The screen showed Evan Block's face and those of other actors.
Voices could be heard from the audience. Some were shouting "Shadowman," while others were calling out the names of other heroes.
Seo Jun clasped his hands tightly and silently cheered for Shadowman.
After a brief pause, the MC announced,
"Evan Block!"
Evan Block's image appeared on the screen. He smiled and stood up.
He shook hands with Director Ryan Will, smiled at Richelle Hill, and patted Seo Jun's head, who was clapping enthusiastically.
As this scene was broadcast, applause could be heard from the audience.
Shadowman! Jin Natra!
"Winning the Best Hero Award is quite surprising. I never thought I would receive such an award when filming Shadowman 1. Unlike Redbone, which was famous as a comic, Shadowman, which was out of print 20 years ago, is now remembered by all of you, and I am very happy. Please continue to support it..."
Evan Block and Seo Jun's eyes met. Evan Block's lips curled up slightly.
"Please look forward to Shadowman 3."
Wow!!!
Loud applause echoed through the award ceremony venue. Evan Block, who had come down from the stage with the trophy, saw Seo Jun clapping enthusiastically and smiled.
"Congratulations! Evan!"
"Thanks."
"Can I see the trophy?"
"Sure."
The warm scene between the two actors was broadcast live.
-Evan Block wins!
-Please, Seo Jun too!
"The next award is the 'Promising Actor Award.'"
At the MC's words, the audience and everyone watching the broadcast held their breath.
Among the actors shown on the screen, one with a particularly young face stood out.
Almost everyone in the audience had seen the film in which the child actor appeared, so no one was unfamiliar with his acting skills.
The MC laughed and mixed the script with his own impressions.
"The voting rate for this actor is incredible. Well, he deserves it. Did we choose the wrong award? This actor is already well-known. People around the world have been impressed by this actor's performance and are looking forward to the next one! The winner of the Promising Actor Award is..."
On the quiet stage, the MC announced loudly.
The camera focused on Ryan Will, Richelle Hill, Evan Block, and Seo Jun for a long time.
In the audience, Seo Eun Hye, Lee Min Jun, Seo Eun Chan, and An Da Ho swallowed hard, waiting for the next words.
Thump.
Thump.
"Seo Jun Lee, who played Jin Natra in Shadowman 2!"
Wow!!!
A loud cheer echoed, and Seo Eun Hye and Lee Min Jun were so surprised they couldn't even make a sound.
They had half-expected it, but to actually win it! Tears streamed down their faces in amazement.
Seo Eun Chan shouted "Hooray!" and An Da Ho leaned back in his chair, looking exhausted.
A large camera focused on Seo Jun. On the screen, the child was seen staring blankly at the MC. Everyone sent cheers and applause.
Evan Block patted Seo Jun's shoulder, and Richelle Hill and Ryan Will clapped and congratulated him.
Seo Jun was surprised, at a loss for words. He had expected it, but the reality of the moment and the overwhelming emotions were different. He felt as if he couldn't breathe.
"Come up! Jun!"
Seo Jun's heart pounded at the MC's voice.
Award.
He won an award.
I won an award for acting, for a movie.
His life's library trembled.
Deep inside, emotions overflowed, turning into tears. Tears streamed down Seo Jun's face.
'I won an award for acting.'
Nothing else came to mind.
The first life's regret swallowed Seo Jun like a wave.
Many emotions flooded him.
Happiness. Joy.
Satisfaction.
Seo Jun, who had been sinking into the sea, stopped.
?
Satisfaction?
Here?
Just here?
Seo Jun tilted his head and detached the first life's regret from his core with a cold, light gesture.
No, just here?
No courage?
No ambition?
The first life's regret stepped back.
I told you.
Seo Jun smiled.
I will become a superstar!
A superstar wouldn't be satisfied with just one award!
Seo Jun, who had unknowingly fallen asleep, returned to reality. It hadn't even been a second. Just a blink of an eye. Richelle and Evan, who were sitting next to him, helped him stand up. Director Ryan pushed him from behind.
Seo Jun smiled brightly, walked down the aisle, and stepped onto the stage.
The stage was wide. On the wide stage, only Seo Jun and the MC stood. All the audience members and viewers watching the broadcast were looking only at Seo Jun.
Next to the large MC, Seo Jun looked even smaller. The audience sent congratulatory applause.
The trophy handed to him by the MC sparkled. The first trophy. The award, shining under the bright lights, was truly,
funny.
It was a trophy in a red popcorn box filled with gold popcorn.
When Evan Block held it, it was funny just because of the size difference, but when the young Seo Jun held it, it really suited him. Everyone thought so and applauded.
It was a funny-looking trophy, but it was an award. Seo Jun smiled and held up the trophy.
Maybe because he had only played extras in his previous life, the first life was too unambitious. The first life was a catalyst, but this was his life. Seo Jun's life.
'I can't be satisfied with just one!'
Seo Jun's face was shown close-up on the screen behind him.
It wasn't William or Jin Natra, but 'Seo Jun' who was shown on the screen. The young face surprised the global audience who had been impressed by the Shadowman series.
Seo Jun looked at the camera lens filming him. His deep black eyes pierced through the camera and looked at everyone. Everyone held their breath and watched Seo Jun on the screen.
"Hello, I'm Seo Jun."
Seo Jun's speech began with a Korean greeting.
The rest was in English.
"My first film was Shadowman. I was just an extra, but I never thought that role would grow into Jin Natra and win this award. 'Promising Actor Award!' I will work hard to be an actor who continues to receive attention. And to my parents who supported me when I threw a tantrum to act! Grandma, grandpa, great-grandma, Uncle Chan, Uncle Heesang! I love you all!"
Seo Eun Chan sniffled, and Kim Heesang, watching from Korea, marveled at how the small baby had grown.
Seo Eun Hye and Lee Min Jun couldn't take their eyes off their son on the large screen, even as they continued to cry.
"And to Director Ryan Will, who cast me in Shadowman!"
Seo Jun looked down at the stage. Ryan Will, sitting at the Shadowman team table, waved at his actor, who filled the screen. Richelle and Evan were next to him.
"Evan Block, Richelle Hill! And Jonathan Will! All the staff of Shadowman! Da Ho! Everyone at Cocoa Entertainment! Thank you all!"
Whistles could be heard. Jonathan Will, sitting in the audience, hadn't expected his name to be called. Some of the Shadowman staff sitting around Jonathan also cheered.
"And to everyone who voted, the Korean fans! Thank you all very much!"
Seo Jun bowed. Applause erupted from the audience. As Seo Jun was about to go down with the trophy, he paused and returned to the MC to take the microphone.
Everyone was puzzled as Seo Jun smiled and said,
"Please look forward to Shadowman 3!"
Hahaha!
[Actor Seo Jun wins the 'Promising Actor Award'!]
[Youngest WTV award winner!]
[Everyone's favorite actor Seo Jun's cute acceptance speech!]
[The small child has grown so much!]
-He cried when he spoke in Korean :(
-Well done! Seo Jun!
-Popcorn lol The trophy is a popcorn box? It suits Seo Jun lol
=Yeah, he's been like that since the first episode lol
-Shadowman team promoting Shadowman 3 is so funny lol Who made the meme lol
=Richelle, Evan, Seo Jun all in it lol The promotion budget must have been solid lol