Chapter 136:

Chapter 136:

Lee Hyemin stared blankly at the seat where Jinseok had been sitting.

Suddenly showing up with a confusing story and invited her to watch a movie. It was beyond comprehension.

"Did he really come all the way here to tell that story?"The most uptodate novels are published on n0velbj)n((.))co/m

But Lee Hyemin couldn't easily brush off Jinseok's words.

"I don't know how he knows about me and Kim Faith If he came all the way here to tell such a story, there must be something I don't know."

Pausing to recall the conversation with Jinseok, Lee Hyemin looked intently at the business card Jinseok had given her.

"OS Entertainment, Kang Jinseok Team Leader, Jang Sunho"

She put the card in her wallet and stood up from her seat.

***

Despite Jinseok's NG in the middle, the shooting and editing of "Absolute Unlicensed Counseling" proceeded smoothly as planned.

As the work neared completion, the schedule for the film preview and the release date were also set.

The preview would take place from Saturday, March 25th, to the next day, Sunday, March 26th. The official release date was set for Monday, April 1st, right after the preview.

And today, on March 25th, the preview of "Absolute Unlicensed Counseling" was taking place at Yongsan CGB.

"Why are you staring at the pamphlet so intensely? Were you always this interested in movies?"

A female student, munching on popcorn while waiting for the theater to open, looked at her friend and said.

"It's not that. I'm just curious."

"About what?"

"I wonder if Kang Jinseok really looks like this."

In response to her friend's question asked with a very serious tone, the female student laughed as if it was absurd.

"You've chased celebrities like crazy, and now you believe in screens and photos?"

"There are a lot of good-looking people in real life too."

"Yeah, yeah. Didn't you regret going to the SKC awards last time?"

"You said there were many good-looking people. If they have a preview today, Kang Jinseok might come. Will I be able to see him from afar?"

The friend turned her gaze into the distance as if looking at a distant mountain. Then, she asked with a twinkle in her eye, "Are you working next weekend? Oh, you said you don't do weekend jobs anymore. But, I heard so much about this movie on social media, it's a bit intimidating."

"Why are you intimidated by something trending on social media?"

"Because everyone says it's fun. It feels a bit forced when everyone is making a big deal about it."

With a sigh, the female student spoke and then stood up from her seat. "It's almost time for admission. Let's go and line up."

At that moment, the door to the screening room on the second floor opened, and people started coming out one by one.

Some wore faint smiles, some had red eyes, and others hurriedly made phone calls.

"Hey, isn't this the place where the Aboslute Unlicensed Counseling' preview is today?"

"I think so. It was marked as off-limits for the screening on the second floor today."

"Let's get closer. I'm curious about people's reactions."

"Hey! Where are you going when it's almost time for admission!"

Ignoring her friend's urging words, the female student went near the escalator on the second floor.

While it might be difficult to directly ask about the movie, you could infer the level of enjoyment by just listening to what people were saying.

While scanning the surroundings, the usual conversation between couples, commonly found anywhere, caught her ears.

"Oppa, when is this released? Let's come see it again."

During Jang Sunho's words, the waiting room door opened, and a staff member shouted.

"Is Manager Kang Jinseok here?"

"Yes, I'm here."

Responding to the staff's call, Jang Sunho said to me, "I'll be right back," and left the waiting room. After a short while, Jang Sunho returned with several people.

It was Go Seoyeong and a woman I hadn't seen before. She observed the waiting room with round eyes, spotted me, and froze.

"!"

It was a reaction straight out of a comic, and I couldn't help but chuckle.

With the woman by her side, Go Seoyeong greeted me.

"Hello, actor. I enjoyed the movie. Your acting was excellent."

"Haha, thank you. But who is this?"

Still frozen, the woman was pointed at, and Go Seoyeong nudged her shoulder.

"What are you doing, Suyeon? You should say hello."

"Oh, um! Hello! I'm, I'm Kang Suyeon!"

"Why are you acting like this? Sorry, actor. She's my junior from my reporter days, and I got her to handle the exclusive interview today. Maybe that's why she's so nervous."

"Oh, so you're the reporter conducting the interview today. I'm Kang Jinseok, nice to meet you."

"Yes, yes! Nice to meet you!"

When I extended my hand for a handshake, Kang Suyeon was startled and firmly held my hand. I could feel her trembling like a newborn kitten.

Though I haven't met many reporters so far, this was a first-time reaction.

Whether the trembling was noticeable, Go Seoyeong, as if sensing it, remarked with a hint of sarcasm.

"Suyeon, it's impolite to be so nervous. What would happen if you acted like this?"

"I'm, I'm sorry. So, shall we start the interview now? I, I provided the questionnaire Oh, may I proceed with the interview right away?"

"Haha, sure, go ahead. But there's no need to be so tense."

"Phew! Let me set up the camera, and we'll start right away!"

Kang Suyeon, still nervously fidgeting, began setting up the camera.

While observing this, Jang Sunho's face showed no change, but he undoubtedly cast a displeased look at Go Seoyeong, the one who brought Kang Suyeon.

Go Seoyeong, oblivious to Jang Sunho's gaze, continued whistling, and I could only manage a wry smile.

"Well, shall we start the interview, then?"

***

After the preview, various reviews of "Absolute Unlicensed Counseling" began to surface on social media, YouTube, and entertainment news articles.

[Exclusive! Meeting Kang Jinseok, the Love Scammer of "Absolute Unlicensed Counseling" Reporter Kang Suyeon]

[After "Loting Hill," "Notebook," and "Cute Lady," Finally Encountered a Heartwarming Romance Film Influencer: Want to Watch a Movie with Me?']

[It was entertaining in the beginning. It got sentimental in the middle. I cried in the end. After the movie, I called my ex-girlfriend. Ye-eun, I'm sorry. Movie-specialized YouTuber Kong Cinema']

[Praise to the director who created such love. Gratitude to the actors who portrayed such love. Lee Minho, movie columnist]

With experts and general audiences alike praising the movie, the expectations of those who haven't seen the film yet only grew. However, on the other hand, there were concerns about the credibility of the reviewers due to the overwhelmingly positive evaluations.

Usually, film previews come with criticisms, big or small, but it was challenging to find such critiques in articles and columns. Amidst these concerns, a video on YouTube was uploaded to dispel the public's worries.

[ Preview Site Reactions_Fancam]

[Channel: Leftover Tuna Can]