Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 102

Kang Hana looked at Suhyun, who was standing in the set.

…She’s really pretty.

She seems even more beautiful than the senior actors who think highly of themselves.

Her slightly upturned eyes are incredibly charming—she’s a real beauty.

Moreover, unlike herself, Suhyun oozes confidence and doesn’t seem to be lacking in anything.

Even her acting, which Kang Hana noticed earlier, improved with every piece of feedback, so she could definitely say she has talent.

…There’s no way they’re just friends, right?

Suddenly, Kang Hana thought of Chang-sik, her senior.

He started as a child actor and has had an incredibly smooth career—he’s now a role model for all actors, to the point where it would be fair to say he’s soaring.

At first, Kang Hana was surprised.

There were rumors that Chang-sik, who always kept his private life clean, brought a woman to the set, and she hesitated for a bit. When she saw Suhyun in front of the waiting room tent, she couldn’t help but acknowledge her presence.

Ah, I guess Chang-sik is no exception to falling for someone like her.

She’d thought they were an obvious couple and had felt a little intimidated, but later it didn’t seem like that was the case… though they didn’t seem like they were just friends either, especially since they were so comfortable with each other.

Plus, Suhyun was a bit of a peculiar person in Kang Hana’s eyes.

How should she put it? She couldn’t hate her.

How could she? A person as beautiful as that was so kind to her. It would be hard not to have your heart soften.

She was polite, too.

Now that she thought about it, even when they first met, Suhyun had greeted her first…

Maybe that’s why, rather than feeling envious or trying to undermine her, Kang Hana found herself waiting for Suhyun’s performance with a sense of admiration.

She even hoped that Suhyun would do well and not make any mistakes.

Of course, given her naturally kind heart, she probably couldn’t curse her, even if she wanted to.

And then, Suhyun’s acting began.

Once the cue sign was given, it didn’t take long for Suhyun’s lips to move.

Though Suhyun could hear the melody through her headset, the people outside couldn’t hear the music at all.

In that a cappella silence, Suhyun’s singing filled the air.

Soon, everyone, even those who had been looking elsewhere, turned their gaze toward her.

“What?!”

Among those whose attention was stolen, Kang Hana, who was closest to the front, widened her eyes.

She had thought her voice was good, but… could she be a singer?

Kang Hana had heard many live performances at variety shows and concerts with friends, but she’d rarely heard someone captivate her ears like that with no accompaniment.

It wasn’t just her skill—it was the atmosphere she exuded that made it impossible to look away.

Even when she was just standing there, her aura was unmistakable, and when she sang with a voice that made you feel good just by listening to it, by the time the song ended, Suhyun really did look like a top star, Han Hyejin, standing on the set.

Her walk, her gaze.

Perhaps it was her expressionless face, which gave her a somewhat sharp look, but it added to the atmosphere.

The Suhyun who had become the very embodiment of top star Han Hyejin walked straight into the recording studio.

And waiting inside was Moon Chang-sik, playing the role of a young washed-up producer.

Suhyun had already drawn attention and delivered an amazing performance, but her opponent was Moon Chang-sik.

With his unassuming appearance and deep acting skills, Moon Chang-sik had successfully blended Suhyun, who could have easily stood out too much, into the atmosphere of the set.

And so, their acting continued.

From the beginning, Suhyun used her appearance and the atmosphere she created to make up for her lacking acting skills, while Moon Chang-sik, who appeared later, filled the gaps in atmosphere with his acting that reached its peak toward the end.

Watching the synergy between the two, Kang Hana couldn’t help but open her mouth in surprise.

…Didn’t they say she was a beginner? No matter how I look at it, she’s doing much better than during practice.

Maybe it was because of the earlier song that she had been swept up by the mood.

Amid her admiration, their performance came to an end.

The director’s “cut” signaled the end.

And after that.

Kang Hana realized that the way people around her were looking at Suhyun had changed.

They now saw her not just as a pretty idol-turned-actor, but with the same gaze they gave to a young, promising talent, like they did with Moon Chang-sik or herself.

Having witnessed the rise of another star in the industry, Kang Hana couldn’t help but feel a sense of worry.

…Isn’t she standing out too much?

Just now, the scene had been impressive.

Moon Chang-sik and Suhyun had blended together so well.

But one of them was the lead, the male protagonist, while the other was just a supporting character appearing in this one scene.

…In other words, she was too noticeable.

Kang Hana’s gaze naturally shifted toward one side.

She, too, was a lead actress, but the other female lead in this project, Shin Hye-sun, was over there.

Her expression looked a little troubled.

It was because the next scene was hers.

She was an exceptional actress.

In terms of appearance, in terms of acting, she had no flaws.

That’s why the director had cast her as the female lead.

However…

Suhyun’s presence, with her song and confidence, had dominated the scene.

Now, with her natural beauty and outstanding performance, it would be hard for Shin Hye-sun to follow that up in the next scene.

Kang Hana, sensing this, had an intuition.

If the director was as insightful as she knew him to be, then the next move would be…

“Excuse me! Suhyun, could you please come over here for a moment?”

Right, it’s probably going to be an NG.

This scene can’t be used.

But the impression had already been firmly etched in the minds of everyone around.

The acting was over.

Did I do well?

Hmm… Judging by the expressions around me, it looks like I did.

Everyone was staring blankly in this direction, so I must have made an impact with this appearance.

Ah, this damn appearance.

And on top of that, whether it’s singing or acting…

What can’t I do?

It’s scary. This talent.

As I praised myself and confidently left the set, I heard the director urgently call me.

“Excuse me! Suhyun, could you please come over here for a moment?”

What’s going on? I wondered if the director was about to compliment me because I did so well, but his expression looked a bit troubled, and I quickly realized something was wrong.

I hurried over to him, and the director, wiping the troubled look off his face, even gestured to praise me.

“You were truly amazing. In that moment, you looked just like the lead character. Your acting was so much better… and your singing was really great, too.”

If I’d heard this much, I would’ve happily gone home feeling good.

However, judging by the director’s mood, it seemed like it was an NG… What was going on?

“You were fantastic. Truly. But… well… the problem is, it’s just… too good.”

“Pardon?”

Too good? What does that even mean? Is this some kind of industry slang? As I pondered, my co-actor Moon Chang-sik, who had been performing opposite me, came over and said:

“Wow, you’re the type who’s strong in the field, huh?”

“Really?”

“Yeah, well, I think it’s an NG, though.”

Why in the world is it an NG? I felt a bit uncomfortable knowing we had to reshoot, and just as I was processing that, Moon Chang-sik continued:

“It was really great. So much so that the senior coming in next is going to feel awkward.”

Ah.

Only then did I get it.

So, the female lead in this project was feeling uncomfortable because of my acting, huh?

Realizing that, honestly… I felt good.

It meant I made an impact, didn’t it?

And wasn’t that why they cast me, because they needed that kind of impact?

“Didn’t you cast me to stand out like that?”

At that, the director nodded.

“Exactly. That’s why we cast you… but the singing part is the issue. You did it so well that the atmosphere completely shifted.”

Hmm, so I’m too good for this role, huh?

Then should I… No, wait. Didn’t the composer add that song to capitalize on its promotional effect?

Besides, as an inexperienced rookie, I couldn’t possibly control the balance of acting.

If they can’t cut the singing or the acting parts…

“Should I wear a hat or something?”

Maybe I should hide my appearance a little?

At my suggestion, the director looked at me with a puzzled expression, as if asking, Is that really okay?

“Would that even work? It’s a movie, so having your face visible is…”

Well, it would be hard to brag about it later if my face wasn’t shown. But to be honest, I didn’t really care about that part. I mean, my name will show up in the credits at the end of the movie anyway.

Instead of saying that directly, I tried to put it another way.

“It would be more helpful for the project, right? I’m fine with it.”

Even if it meant the same thing, how you say it can make the other person feel differently. Look at how the director is looking at me now, surprised.

“That’s quite thoughtful of you…”

But he shook his head and said:

“Still, that’s not how it works. Your looks are a huge asset, Suhyeon.”

“Right.” I acknowledged that without hesitation.

After all, no matter how well I sing or act, looks are the biggest weapon.

If you were to look for someone who sings or acts better than me, you’d find a lot of them.

But someone prettier than me? Try finding them and bringing them in. At this point, it’s all a matter of personal taste.

“Then, how about this?”

At that moment, Moon Chang-sik, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, spoke up first.

“How?” I asked, wondering if he had any good ideas.

He gave a small smile before continuing.

“Even if you cover it, it depends on how you cover it, doesn’t it?”

“Pardon?”

“People tend to only need a little bit shown, and then the rest is filled in by imagination. And it’s human nature to want to verify that imagination.”

Imagination? Curiosity? I was thinking hard about what that meant when, perhaps sensing it, Director Toad nodded.

“That’s the kind of thought! As expected, Chang-sik, you’ve got the experience.”

“Well, how about it? Doesn’t it sound good?”

“Yeah, with the right direction… it might even be better.”

What? Can I join the conversation too?

As I was still pondering what they were talking about, Moon Chang-sik finished the conversation and looked at me.

“Did you bring a hat?”

“A hat? No?”

“Then I’ll borrow one from the female lead.”

“Wait, do I need to wear a hat?”

What? Are we really going with that? I asked, but Moon Chang-sik just smiled and said:

“I’m really envious.”

“Pardon?”

“With just your looks, you’ll capture a spot in the audience’s mind throughout the entire movie.”

“What do you mean?”

“Just…”

And then, Moon Chang-sik started explaining. His method of explanation was… incredible.

“…It’s actually a good idea.”

For a moment, I thought maybe I wasn’t just a supporting role, but who knows… Is there really such a beautiful supporting character?

In the end, I followed Moon Chang-sik’s advice and proceeded with the filming.

Without any NG, I wrapped up that day’s shoot and went home.

Honestly, I was a little excited for the movie’s release.

Although it’s still far off.