Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuhe quickly raised his head and looked at Yoo Jae-suk earnestly, "Jae-suk hyung, I will never forget how good you are to me. But to be honest, although acting opportunities are rare, what I want more is to be by Jae-suk hyung's side and do shows with you!"

"Aigoo!"

Yoo Jae-suk chuckled, a look of utter amusement and exasperation on his face. "You little rascal! Don't you understand what Writer Lee's invitation means? This is an opportunity that countless people would kill for! And now you're telling me this?"

"No...no! Brother! You've misunderstood!"

Jiang Yuhe shrank back sharply, lowering his posture even further. "What I mean is... I don't want to miss either of these opportunities, so for that new show... could you perhaps reserve a chance for me?"

Upon hearing this, Yoo Jae-suk was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head speechlessly.

He could easily see what this kid was up to.

Thinking of this, the smile on his face faded, and his tone became serious, "Yuhe, I understand your thoughts."

"But the problem is, once filming starts, the intensity of the shooting will be extremely high. It will be filmed and broadcast simultaneously, and the schedule will be very tight."

"Although you are not the main character, judging from how much screenwriter Li values ​​this role, your screen time will definitely be significant, and it's impossible for him to leave you for an extended period of time."

He saw Jiang Yuhe's lips move, as if he wanted to argue, so he raised his hand again and continued his analysis.

"And this new variety show... as far as I know, is an outdoor reality show, so the filming locations are all over the country, and with the travel time, it takes at least two or three days each time..."

"Think about it, you're a new actor who just joined the crew, and you keep asking the director for leave to record variety shows every now and then... This is unacceptable no matter where you look at it, and it will have a big impact on your reputation and image... So from my point of view, I don't really recommend that you do this."

Kang Woo-hyuk looked at Yoo Jae-suk gratefully.

He was naturally aware of the contradictions involved, but he was still unwilling to let go of these two opportunities.

He quickly asked again, "So, Jae-seok-hyung, has the list of regular cast members for the new show been finalized?"

Yoo Jae-suk paused slightly, then shook his head. "There are a few candidates, but none of them have been confirmed yet."

"When will it be confirmed?" Jiang Yuhe pressed.

Yoo Jae-suk thought for a moment, "There's no rush. After all, the plan is still being developed and refined, and X-Man is still wrapping up. As for discussing the casting, I estimate it will take a month or two, or even longer..."

X-Man is coming to an end...

Jiang Yuhe couldn't remember the exact time.

He also had no recollection of when "Family Outing" was recorded and premiered.

But no matter what, he couldn't let either of these opportunities slip by!

Thinking of this, he quickly grabbed Yoo Jae-suk's arm, "Jae-suk hyung, since there's still time, then... could you leave this matter to me? If there are any conflicts, I will definitely find a way to coordinate them and prove that I can handle both..."

Seeing that Yoo Jae-suk seemed to be softening, he quickly continued, "Really, I just beg you, hyung, to give me a chance if possible, at least... give me a chance to compete with others, okay?"

"Besides, isn't this new variety show still in the planning stages? Perhaps the TV series will already be finished filming by then?"

"You little rascal!"

Yoo Jae-suk said somewhat helplessly, "I was just saying in case, in case the schedules overlap, I'm afraid you won't be able to coordinate it, and it will be difficult to explain to either side... Sigh..."

Looking at Kang Woo-hyuk's determined expression, Yoo Jae-suk couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

He also had a period of silence for several years, and at his lowest point, he could only carry beer bottles in bars... How similar is Jiang Yuhe in front of him to himself back then?

This is also one of the reasons why I took the initiative to mentor him this time.

It wasn't just Kang Woo-hyuk's entertainment skills that impressed people, but more importantly, the almost ambitious persistence in his eyes.

He pondered for a long time, then finally nodded slowly. "Alright... you always manage to pull off something unexpected, so fine! I'll trust you this time. But listen to me carefully: be sure to act within your capabilities. Don't try to gain something for nothing, understand?"

"Understood! Thank you, Brother Jae-seok! I will never let you down!" Kang Woo-hyuk said with a happy expression.

"Alright, stop trying to convince me of your resolve!"

Yoo Jae-suk gestured with his chin toward the head of the table, "Go, toast PD Cho and Vice Minister Park a few more times. I've given you the opportunity, but you'll have to maintain the relationship yourself."

"yes!"

Jiang Yuhe quickly rallied his spirits, picked up his wine glass, and walked toward the group of people who were chatting and laughing.

……

The gathering ended in a pleasant atmosphere for both hosts and guests.

Afterwards, Kang Woo-hyuk and Yoo Jae-suk saw the bigwigs off one by one into taxis and watched them leave.

Kang Woo-hyuk declined Yoo Jae-suk's offer to take him home and boarded the bus back home alone.

He needed some time alone to process this dreamlike night.

By the time he finally made it home, it was nearly midnight.

He rented a rooftop room on the roof of an old building in the JB district.

The room was small and cramped, barely big enough to fit a low bed, a wardrobe, and a desk.

The only advantage is the low rent.

For an artist from a small company like him, who has no stable income, this is the only option.

However, even this low rent consumed almost half of his income, since the pay for those temporary guest jobs was meager, and they were mostly just for exposure.

He doesn't want to take the position, but plenty of others do.

"Squeak..."

Pushing open the not-so-sturdy wooden door, a familiar smell mixed with the aroma of instant noodles wafted out.

He didn't turn on the light, but only used the dim yellow light coming in from the window to stagger to the bedside and collapse.

The dizziness from the alcohol hadn't subsided, but his mind was exceptionally clear.

It felt like a fire was burning in my chest.

Lee Jung-ah's invitation, Yoo Jae-suk's promise... intertwined, sketching in his mind a future blueprint that, though vague, was full of infinite possibilities!

Two years after his transmigration, this was the first time he had felt it so clearly...

That red thread of fate that had always bound him was now firmly and truly in his grasp!

Although they are still just intentions, at least... we have a clear direction!

Of course, before that, he needed to get a good night's rest and then go back to the company.

Although he had secured both opportunities privately, he still had to report them to the company first, as is customary.

This involves not only rules, but also subsequent itinerary coordination, contract negotiations, and even the distribution of benefits.

Although Starshine Entertainment is small, it has all the basic functional departments and might be able to provide him with some support...

I guess so?

Jiang Yuhe smiled, and the next second, intense fatigue and drunkenness finally surged up like a tidal wave.

His eyelids started to droop, and before he could even take off his clothes, he curled up on the thin mattress and drifted off to sleep.

Outside the window, Seoul is still brightly lit and bustling with traffic.