Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 78

-Its today, right?

-I hope he wins the award!

-What time does it start? The time difference is killing me.

These were some of the posts on Seo-juns fan cafe. Everyone was waiting for the film festival to start with a mix of excitement and nervousness.

They were not the only ones. People who had seen Seo-juns movie and those who hadnt were curious to see if the little boy would win the award or not. They waited for the news eagerly.

-You can watch it here [address]!

-Thank you!

-Oh, its Ryan Will, the director!

The internet buzzed with the news that Ryan Will, the director of Shadowman, had gotten out of his car. If he was there, that meant Seo-jun would soon appear.

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Ryan Will got out of a huge car. Flashes of cameras went off.

Evan Block in a gray suit, Rachel Hill in a dazzling red dress, and finally Seo-jun in a black suit with his bangs neatly swept back followed him.

As the Shadowman team appeared,

Wow!

Cheers erupted from everywhere.

Shadowman! Rachel! Jin! Evan! Jun! Bell! Natra!

Among the many voices, the ones calling his name made his heart race. Surrounded by bodyguards, Seo-jun walked forward, listening to the cheers of the people.

Thump, thump.

With every step he took, he heard cheers from all around.

He felt like he was walking on clouds. As Seo-juns mood soared, his ability moved on its own.

It had been emitting from the car, but it was more active now that he was standing on the red carpet.

I dont need to use my ability here, right? There are plenty of bodyguards and fences.

As if he had made up his mind, he sparkled like a superstar. His appearance and aura made people scream louder.

The camera flashes kept going off. The commotion drew the attention of the people who were ahead of them.

The noise attracted people and the people created noise. It was a situation that Seo-eun-chan would have called crowd psychology. Ryan Will was the one who stopped the frenzy of the people and Seo-jun.

Jun. Calm down.

Ryan Will tapped Seo-juns shoulder, who was waving his hand vigorously. His heavy hand made Seo-jun come to his senses. Oh, he had been enjoying himself too much. Seo-jun let out a breath and touched his wrist.

[(Good) The calming scent of apple blossoms is activated.]

A sweet scent wafted and the people started to calm down one by one. They stepped back from the fence and showed a reasonable response.

Seo-jun looked at the apple blossom pattern engraved on his wrist. He thought it was a useless ability, but it turned out to be the most useful.

Did you have fun?

Seo-jun turned his head at Rachel Hills question and smiled sheepishly.

Its my first film festival. When will I ever get to see so many people cheering for me? This is the best time, so Im enjoying it as much as I can.

That makes sense. At fan meetings, everyone sits in their seats and at airports, its dangerous. Here, there are a lot of bodyguards and fences, so I guess you had a lot of fun.

I prefer being a singer at times like this.

Rachel Hill shrugged her shoulders.

Singers can have fun with their fans at concerts and such. Actors only have filming with the staff. Right?

I like acting.

Evan Block interjected.

Thats not what were talking about. Were talking about the time with the fans.

Seo-jun laughed at the sight of the two actors bickering. And that scene was captured by the live camera.

What are you talking about so happily?

A reporter suddenly interrupted. He had been walking all the time and didnt realize that he had already arrived at the photo zone. More cameras and reporters were waiting for the Shadowman team than ever before.

Rachel Hill, who had the best sense of humor and was familiar with interviews, led the interview.

She skipped the difficult questions and talked with the reporter, while also drawing attention to Evan, Seo-jun, and director Ryan Will. Finally, she said.

Please look forward to Shadowman 3!

She finished the promotion of Shadowman 3, which hadnt even been filmed yet. The three men unwittingly applauded Rachel Hill.

Rachel, that was a great interview.

Yeah? You get used to it if you do it a lot.

The four of them entered the awards ceremony hall and sat down at the table marked Shadowman team and sighed.

Seo-jun took a sip of the water that Evan handed him and looked around the audience. He spotted his mom and dad, uncle, and Da-ho hyung.

The four of them had been looking at Seo-jun since he came in, and their eyes met in an instant.

Sister, Seo-jun!

Oh!

Seo-jun waved his hand as he looked back, and Evan Block and Rachel Hill also looked that way. The two actors also noticed Seo-juns family. Seo Eun-hye, Lee Min-joon, Seo Eun-chan, and An Da-ho all waved their hands at Seo-jun.

How did you find them in this crowd?

By intuition?

Seo-juns intuition was amazing to find the four of them in this wide audience. He finished the brief greeting and waited for the film festival to start.

Director Ryan Will used a translation site to research the childrens play Spring, and the three actors talked about the movies and dramas that the actors who entered the awards ceremony hall had starred in.

The people sitting next to him, behind him, and in front of him were all actors that Seo-jun had seen before.

Rachel Hill and Evan Block introduced Seo-jun and greeted them when they met their acquaintances.

As they waited, bang! The fireworks went off and the WTV Film Festival began.

The film festival started with a performance by a solo singer who always ranked high on the Billboard chart whenever he released an album. Fireworks exploded and colorful flames danced. Seo-jun clapped hard and watched the performance. The singer had a different charm from the actors.

The splendid celebration performance ended and the MC grabbed the microphone.

He briefly introduced the WTV Film Festival and opened his mouth. The people who won the awards in other categories appeared. Seo-jun clapped hard.

And then,

Best Hero of the Year!

The faces of Evan Block and other actors appeared on the screen.

Peoples voices were heard in the audience. There were people who shouted Shadowman and people who shouted the names of other heroes.

Seo-jun clasped his hands and shouted Shadowman in his heart.

After a brief pause, the MC shouted,

Evan Block!

Evan Blocks face appeared on the screen. Evan Block smiled and got up from his seat.

He shook hands with director Ryan Will and smiled at Rachel Hill, and then patted Seo-juns head, who was clapping hard.

That scene was broadcasted on the screen and applause was heard from the audience.

Shadowman! Jin Natra!

Its amazing to receive the Best Hero Award. I never thought I would receive this award until I filmed Shadowman 1. Unlike Redbone, which was famous as a comic, Shadowman, which was discontinued 20 years ago, became memorable enough to receive this award. Im very happy. Please love us a lot in the future

Evan Block and Seo-juns eyes met. Evan Blocks lips curled up slightly.

Please look forward to Shadowman 3.

Wow!!!

A huge applause filled the awards hall. Evan Block, who came down from the stage with the trophy, smiled at Seo-jun, who was clapping hard.

Congratulations, Evan!

Thank you.

Can I see the trophy?

Sure.

The friendly scene of the two actors was broadcasted live.

-Evan Block won!

-Please, Seo-jun too!

Next is the Notable Actor Award.

At the MCs words, the audience and everyone watching the broadcast held their breath.

Among the actors on the screen, a young face stood out.

There was hardly anyone in the film festival audience who hadnt seen the movie that the child starred in, so there was no one who didnt know about the childs acting skills.

The MC laughed and mixed the contents of the script and his impressions.

This actors voting rate is no joke. Well, hes an actor worth it. Did they choose the wrong award? This actor is already getting enough attention. People all over the world have seen his acting and are impressed. And they are looking forward to his next performance! The winner of the Notable Actor Award is

On the quiet stage, the MC shouted loudly.

The camera that had been showing the candidates lingered on Ryan Will, Rachel Hill, Evan Block, and Seo-jun.

In the audience, Seo Eun-hye, Lee Min-joon, Seo Eun-chan, and An Da-ho swallowed their saliva and waited for the next word.

Thump.

Thump.

Seo-jun Lee, who played Jin Natra in Shadowman 2!

Wow!!!

A huge cheer erupted and Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon were too surprised to utter a sound.

They half expected it, but still, they really won! Tears fell from their eyes with emotion.

Seo Eun-chan shouted hooray and An Da-ho leaned back on the chair as if he had lost his energy.

A large camera pointed at Seo-jun. On the screen, a child who was staring blankly at the MC was seen. Everyone sent him cheers and applause of congratulations.

Evan Block patted Seo-juns shoulder. Rachel Hill and Ryan Will also clapped and congratulated him.

Seo-jun was surprised and lost his words. He expected it, but reality was different from the sensation and emotion that came rushing. He felt like he was going to stop breathing at any moment.

Come on up, Jun!

The MCs voice made his heart pound.

Award.

He won an award.

He won an award for his acting, for his movie.

The Library of Life, it shook.

From the depths of his stomach, emotions overflowed and became tears. Tears flowed from Seo-juns eyes.

I won an award for my acting.

That was the only thing that came to mind.

The first resentment of his life engulfed Seo-jun like a wave.

Many emotions rushed towards Seo-jun.

Happiness. Joy.

Satisfaction.

Seo-jun, who was about to sink into the sea, stopped.

?

Satisfaction?

Here?

Just here?

Seo-jun tilted his head and peeled off the first resentment of his life that clung to his source. It was a cold and light gesture.

No, are you satisfied with just this?

No guts?

No greed?

The first resentment of his life retreated.

I told you.

Seo-jun smiled.

Im going to be a superstar!

A superstar wouldnt be satisfied with just one award!

Seo-jun, who had fallen asleep without knowing it, returned to reality. It wasnt even a second. It was just a blink of an eye. Rachel and Evan, who were sitting next to him, lifted Seo-jun up. Ryan Will pushed his back.

Seo-jun smiled brightly and walked down the aisle and onto the stage.

The stage was wide. 

Only Heo Jun and the MC were standing on the wide stage. All the audience who attended the film festival, and everyone who was watching the broadcast, were looking only at Seo-jun.

He looked even smaller next to the big MC. The audience applauded him.

The trophy that the MC handed him sparkled. The first trophy. The award that sparkled in the bright light was really,

Funny.

It was a trophy with gold popcorn in a red popcorn box.

When Evan Block was holding it, it was only funny because of the difference, but it suited the young Seo-jun very well. Everyone thought so and applauded.

It was a funny-looking trophy, but it was an award. Seo-jun smiled and showed the trophy.