Chapter 182:

Chapter 182:

[Exclusive] – "I am Kang Jinseok's school violence victim." Victim Reveals Kang Jinseok's School Life

"Hoo hoo..."

In KL Entertainment's President's office, Lee Youngkyung smirked sinisterly as he read an online article.

"The article came out well."

Though he had already read it several times, it became more amusing with each read. After thoroughly rereading the article from start to finish, Lee Youngkyung checked another one.

["At that time, Kang Jinseok was a teacher's favorite, acting recklessly..."]

[Kang Jinseok High School Friend Interview.]

["Every time Kang Jinseok appears on TV, that day comes to mind. It's the day he got hit with a tray during lunch."]

[Resurfacing Celebrity School Violence... This time it's Kang Jinseok.]

[‘School Violence' Shock for Kang Jinseok Fans... Fans Leaving Fan Cafes in Droves.]

There were articles planted by KL Entertainment from the beginning, and many late-joining journalists had fabricated articles as well.

"Good. It's catching fire."

Spreading articles across multiple newspapers at once and having other reporters share them—all according to KL Entertainment's plan.

The next step was for the pre-arranged social media influencers to upload videos about ‘Kang Jinseok's school violence.'

KL Entertainment aimed to turn Jinseok's school violence into a fact through internet articles and social media.

"Hoo hoo..."

It had been a while since Lee Youngkyung had laughed so much.

With a smile on his face, Lee Youngkyung typed ‘Kang Jinseok school violence' into the YouTube search bar.

"Now, what kind of videos will be up... hmm?"

Filled with anticipation, Lee Youngkyung searched for ‘Kang Jinseok school violence.'

However, an unexpected video was at the top.

[BDD YouTube Special Episode. ‘Kang Jinseok School Violence, I Wanna Know That.' (5 Language Subtitles)]

‘A special episode of ?'

The video thumbnail also had the designation ‘live.' It seemed like they were broadcasting it on YouTube in addition to airing it on TV.

With a vague sense of unease, Lee Youngkyung clicked on the live broadcast of .

Soon, a familiar catchphrase was heard.

["... However, our team's investigation has revealed that the allegations of Kang Jinseok's school violence are entirely manipulated rumors."]

"...?"

Lee Youngkyung wore a bewildered expression at the host's words.

The broadcast continued.

["Even more shocking is that this manipulation was led by none other than a celebrity planning agency within the same industry."]

"...?"

["What we are about to show you is an interview that our team obtained exclusively from someone who attended the same high school as Kang Jinseok. Let's take a closer look."]

***

At that moment, while Lee Youngkyung was watching with a stern expression.

At home, Lee Minyoung was also watching the broadcast on TV.

[(Mr. Park, Kang Jinseok's high school classmate) "One day, someone came to me offering money to testify that Jinseok had randomly hit another student during his school days. They also threatened that if I didn't comply, it would be difficult for me to find work in the future."]

[PD: Threats?]

["Yes. And in reality, I started facing pressure at work as well."]

Watching the broadcast, Lee Minyoung bit her lip forcefully. It was content she had already seen several times in the BDD broadcasting station's editing room, but it was still astonishing each time.

[-So, are you saying that Kang Jinseok didn't engage in violence at school to harass or bother anyone?]

["Yes, it's true that Jinseok was involved in a lot of fights. However, he wasn't the one causing trouble; rather, he was the one protecting weaker friends."]

The once-dark house began to reveal itself.

"I've lived here for quite a long time."

Despite having lived here for a long time, the house felt empty, as if it had been prepared to be vacated at any time.

Ryu Seongho went into his study. A worn-out desk and stacks of documents greeted him.

"All the materials I've collected over the 20 years working at KL Entertainment. The time to use them has finally come."

These documents were all evidence related to numerous illegal activities KL Entertainment had carried out until now. From actions he executed those performed by other employees under the president's orders, everything was documented.

"I've worked like a dog just to bring down Lee Youngkyung. It took 20 years."

These contents, when exposed, would not only create a stir in the entertainment industry but also in politics and business.

Tap, tap.

Ryu Seongho lightly tapped the documents with his hand.

While perusing the documents, Ryu Seongho took out his mobile phone and made a call to someone.

["Hello?"]

"Yes, Prosecutor Lee Minyoung, it's Ryu Seongho. I've gathered all the KL Entertainment documents I mentioned last time. You can pick them up anytime."

[···.]

"My role ends here. Please keep what I asked for in mind when the time comes."

Click.

Ryu Seongho finished speaking and hung up. Then, he immediately called Lee Youngkyung.

[···Ryu Seongho. What are you up to?]

A voice full of anger and a dark tone echoed through the mobile phone from the other side.

It was a voice that would intimidate anyone from KL Entertainment, but Ryu Seongho wanted to hear this kind of voice from Lee Youngkyung. A voice struggling with anger, not knowing what to do.

With a light chuckle, Ryu Seongho said, "Hoho... What are you doing there? I'm just doing my job."

[I don't know why you're doing this, but I won't let this slide.]

"Don't just let it slide. I'm going all the way anyway."

[What?]

"I'm going to expose all the misdeeds and crimes you've committed so far in the media."

[Expose what I've done? If you do that, you too will-]

"Yes, I won't get away unscathed either. But you know what? That's exactly what I wanted. I'll go to prison with you, and I'll watch you suffer until the day you die."

To Ryu Seongho's words, Lee Youngkyung remained silent.

Facing this silence, Ryu Seongho continued.

"Do you wonder why I'm doing this?"

[···I wonder. Why! Why are you, who was most devoted and loyal to me, trying to betray me?]

Even though Lee Youngkyung's face wasn't visible, Ryu Seongho could imagine that he was angrily shouting with a flushed face.

Just the thought of it brought a smile to Ryu Seongho's face.

"President, do you happen to remember an actress named ‘Lee Jeongmin'?"

[···Lee Jeongmin?]

“Yes.”

Ryu Seongho spoke calmly and then looked at the wall of his study. There was a framed picture hanging on the wall.

In the frame, there was a picture of a woman and a freshly discharged Ryu Seongho, both smiling brightly.

While looking at the photo, Ryu Seongho said to Lee Youngkyung, "In your ambition to grow the company, you lost a life—Lee Jeongmin."

[···.]

"That woman was my sister. Now, do you understand why I'm doing this?"