“I never dreamed of such a moment. Thank you so much.”

Haesoo, who had worked harder than anyone else, couldn’t help but show tears.

The audience responded with applause and cheers.

Behind them, Director Kwak and Yoonji came and hugged Haesoo one after another.

After composing herself, she continued with her thoughts.

“No one could break the determination to complete the movie. I want to express my gratitude to Director Kwak for his passion, the actors and staff who believed in him unwaveringly, and our reliable Mr. Park Dojun who stayed by our side.”

“Specifically, what are you most grateful for?”

“For waiting for someone like me…”

When the filming of the movie was interrupted, Haesoo blamed herself, thinking it was her fault.

She was able to endure each day thanks to those who stood by her during her drying ordeal.

“Even with this much love, I wondered if I deserved it.”

“I see.”

“I think this movie is the fruit of all our efforts.”

The movie preview was successful.

On that night, critics who watched the movie poured out enthusiastic reviews.

Through various media outlets, all were unanimous in praising the film, and the distribution company intensified its marketing efforts.

Especially, admiration poured continuously for the actors’ deadly performances.

Under Director Kwak’s artistic direction, each actor generously unfolded their talents.

Later, the film was submitted to a prestigious American film festival known for its global authority.

A master of the film industry who watched Director Kwak’s movie expressed sincere sentiments in an interview.

Lee Haesoo, who played the role of Sohee, seemed like a person born for this movie. Every time I saw her in the movie, I got goosebumps.

Dojun was busy collecting articles about Haesoo every morning.

Even a renowned American figure personally sought an interview, showing admiration consistently.

“Isn’t it becoming difficult to see your face later on?”

“Don’t say that.”

“Why? There’s enough possibility.”

“Director Kwak’s reputation is so high; I’m just hitching a ride.”

“Aren’t you too humble?”

“It’s the truth.”

Dojun was satisfied as the movie brought continuous good news.

The shooting had been prolonged, and more funds were spent than expected.

If you were to tap on the calculator now, it seemed to surpass the waiting reward.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

“What kind of expectations?”

“I believe the day will come when you stand on a bigger stage than here in Korea.”

“Stop saying that. It feels burdensome.”

Though she said that, Haesoo was secretly trembling inside.

Predictions subtly circulated that Haesoo might be nominated for Best Actress not only in the film category but also at prestigious film festivals.

She didn’t want to set up unnecessary expectations and face disappointment.

Now that she had appeared in only two films, she thought this was enough and comforted herself.

During this time, she unexpectedly received a call.

The news was that Haesoo had been nominated for Best Actress at a prestigious American film festival.

Director Kwak was in the running for Best Director and several other awards.
A true festival unfolded in Korea.

“Living life, you encounter all sorts of things.”

Haesoo was bewildered.

While cautiously wondering if this was really true, her heart swelled.

Her life, once so unremarkable that she had even wished for death, now left a lasting impression due to the turn of events.

No one could speak ill of Haesoo.

Now, she had firmly established herself as Haesoo, a unique presence, not just a promising actress.

“I hope things go even better for you.”

“Thank you.”

“What’s regrettable is that you can’t comfortably go out because you’ve become too famous, right?”

“Even so, I can’t give up on dating Dojun.”

Having slightly lowered her expectations for winning an award, Haesoo spent her time as usual.

She had at least some time to spend with Dojun, something they couldn’t do amid their busy schedules.

Then, the decisive moment approached.

She felt excited about leaving for the United States for the film festival.

“It would be great if Dojun could come with us.”

“That’s true. It’s just my luck to have a business trip at a time like this.”

In this situation, Dojun, as an investor in the film, also received an invitation to the film festival.

However, with recent expansions in business, his schedule was tight.

He couldn’t give Haesoo a definite answer about attending the film festival.

“I’ll try my best to go.”

A few days before the film festival, Dojun boarded a plane to New York.

After a tender farewell, Haesoo entrusted Hyuni to the babysitter and headed to Los Angeles, USA.

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The place Dojun went on his business trip was completely opposite to where the film festival was taking place.

For this trip, company executives and staff accompanied him, making it difficult to act independently.

“It seems impossible to coordinate the schedule.”

There was no guarantee that Haesoo would definitely receive an award.