Don't Cry, Miso (2)
Ju Kang-Yong began writing articles just a week ago. However, through strategic promotional efforts using the extra budget that he had secured, his article has successfully secured a position in the top 30 now.
[Rookie Actress J's Private Life]
-A witness appears in the school violence case involving Miss J.
-Miss J's full-body plastic surgery rumors.
-Miss J's niece is actually her daughter born during her high school days?
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(Accepting tips. By Entertainment Big News Ju Kang-Yong)
Ju Kang-Yong had published sensational lies and blurred Yoo-Jin's photo in a weak attempt to mask her identity, but it was clear to everyone who he was targeting.
[NAVE Live Search Rankings]
2. Jung Yoo-Jin bully
3. Jung Yoo-Jin, school violence perpetrator
4. Jung Yoo-Jin's daughter
5. Full-body plastic surgery
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(Comments)
-Wow, this is shocking. Was Jung Yoo-Jin really a bully?
-A 24-year-old with a 7-year-old daughter? Wow, scandalous. They were right when they said pretty-faced celebrities are always two-faced.
-And she's still in the entertainment industry? I was going to watch Blue Sky, but not anymore.
-What's this about full-body plastic surgery?
-Wow, this is insane. LOL. Have you guys seen Jung Yoo-Jin's pre-surgery photos? Unbelievable. (Link)
In the meantime, Hoop Entertainment was countering Ju Kang-Yong's articles with their own articles.
[Hoop Entertainment, "January 27th, SBC Human Stories Broadcast – Everything about Jung Yoo-Jin revealed!"]
(Comments)
-People actually believe that Jung Yoo-Jin was a bully? That's ridiculous.
-People who leave hate comments are not afraid of karma, are they? Such reckless lives.
-No one believes Ju Kang-Yong's trash articles, right?
-If you had ever met Jung Yoo-Jin during her part-time days, you'd know this article is a lie.
-Jung Yoo-Jin was famous for being super nice during her high school days.
The battle between Jung Yoo-Jin's fans and her haters was getting more heated day by day.
And now, I was in a meeting where a large LCD displayed the hate comments, articles, and social media reactions to Ju Kang-Yong's article.
Gu Seong-Cheol's face turned red in anger as he raised his voice.
"...Kids these days are just fearless, aren't they? Don't you think so, Team Lead Oh?"
Nonetheless, he managed to refrain from using curse words since the SBC Human Stories filming team was shooting in the meeting room
In response, Oh Deok-Gu gave a textbook answer. "Y-yes, I agree, M-Mr. Gu. But, I think… we should still go easy on the g-good people. I-it's the reporters, w-who are bad, not them."
"Cut!"
Human Stories' PD, Na Hun-Seok, shook his head with a disappointed expression. "Mr. Oh, can't you make it sound more natural?"
"Sigh. I guess not. I'm no celebrity."
Then, Na Hun-Seok shook his head again and turned toward me.
"Mr. Jung."
"Yes?"
"It seems like we should only film you and Mr. Gu."
Gu Seong-Cheol nodded in agreement. "Yes, Star Jung. You've been on TV once—no, twice —including last time. How about you handle this? Deok-Gu just won't do."
Agreeing with Gu Seong-Cheol, Oh Deok-Gu also pushed the TV appearance onto me.
"Yes sir. Understood."
Na Hun-Seok snapped his fingers, giving the cue. "Here we go~ Ready~ Action!"
The filming started again.
Responding to Gu Seong-Cheol's criticism of Ju Kang-Yong's article and comments, I gave a calm response.
"It seems there's a misunderstanding because of Reporter Ju Kang-Yong's article. The general fans are not at fault, so let's refrain from suing them. And it might be better to respond with defamation charges limited to the person who posted the article."
Gu Seong-Cheol nodded solemnly. "Do you think that will do?"
"For now, yes. And Yoo-Jin is a rookie. Let's just think of this as publicity for her."
"For now, yes. And Yoo-Jin is a rookie. Let's just think of this as publicity for her."
Gu Seong-Cheol's tone became deeper. "Hmm, I suppose that could be the case."
For a while, we performed a scripted show of criticizing trash reporters, saying 'Fans did nothing wrong,' and 'But if malicious comments continue, we won't let them off easily!'
However, I also took the opportunity to clarify that there was one thing I would never forgive.
"No matter what... those human trash who dragged a 7-year-old child into this should receive no mercy. We should sue them without any grounds for negotiation."
Suddenly, Gu Seong-Cheol responded in a way that reflected his honest thoughts and feelings. "Seriously, those who insult a child don't even deserve a lawsuit. I should just take care of them myself..."
Snap!
Gu Seong-Cheol broke a pen in half with one hand in anger,
At that moment Na Hun-Seok exclaimed, "Cut! That's a wrap."
"Well done, everyone."
After the filming ended, Na Hun-Seok approached me.
"Wow! You seem young, Mr. Jung, but you are quite eloquent."
"Not at all. I think I got a little too heated, but did the shot turn out well?"
Na Hun-Seok gave a thumbs up, saying that my angry demeanor and affection for Yoo-Jin were well captured.
Then, a call came through on my phone.
[Caller: Miso Angel♥]
When I answered the call, Miso was crying.
"Uncle Yoon-Ho, something terrible has happened. Mom... Mom is... sob sob."
***
"Ugh! These people are really pushing it to the end, aren't they?"
Ju Kang-Yong fumed and stomped out the remains of his cigarette. He had expected Hoop Entertainment to have called him to negotiate by now.
Yet, even though two weeks had passed into his plan and Blue Sky was approaching its broadcast date, there had been no contact whatsoever.
Then, Go Dong-Min, who was smoking next to Ju Kang-Yong, made a suggestion. "Hey, instead of waiting, why not just contact Hoop Entertainment yourself?"
Ju Kang-Yong scowled. "How can I contact them first? I have my pride as a reporter!"
"Pride? What pride? If you don't get paid, it's all for nothing. Are you really going to push this to the end?"
"Yes. Now that it's come to this, I'll show them what happens if they don't negotiate with me. It's not just about the money, but also about showing them they can't trample over me. I'll teach them a lesson."
"Yes, but…isn't it kinda strange? Hoop Entertainment seems too confident."
Go Dong-Min felt uneasy about this situation. Normally, by now, the publicity or legal team from the company in question would have contacted them to either offer money to take down the article or threaten a lawsuit.
However, Hoop Entertainment had made no such contact.
"Anyway, I can't back down from this fight."
"Sigh. Do what you want. Don't say I didn't warn you."
As Go Dong-Min left, Ju Kang-Yong lit another cigarette alone. At that moment, a novel-like article title suddenly popped into his head.
"Fuck it. Let's see who wins this battle, Jung Yoo-Jin."
After smoking half of his cigarette, Ju Kang-Yong hurried back to his desk and began writing another tabloid article.
***
When I rushed to Yoo-Jin's house after receiving Miso's call, I found Yoo-Jin lying down with her face pale as she struggled to sit up.
"Oppa. You're here."
"Are you okay?"
"Yes. I'm fine. Sorry to worry you over something trivial."
Contrary to her words, her complexion didn't look okay at all.