Yeowoon, Seol Jio, and Director Byun Juho stood on the red carpet, capturing the attention of numerous people.
Seol Jio, as always, captivated the surrounding gazes with his unique aura, and unlike usual, he wore a slightly softer smile that effortlessly disarmed the hearts of onlookers.
And next to him, Yeowoon stood as if perfectly matched with his picturesque presence. Her elegant lace dress, harmonizing with her skin tone, made Yeowoon shine without being excessive.
The dress’s lines flowing along her delicate neckline and gentle shoulder curves, tracing the feminine contours of Yeowoon’s body, were beyond words in expressing their beauty.
From her fairy-like innocence to the shy smile, everything about her was perfect.
Before the too well-matched and perfect pair, Director Byun Juho momentarily lost his presence.
People briefly lost themselves in the sight of the two, but soon the cameras started moving busily.
“Look over here!”
“This way!”
As the eyes of numerous people focused on them and the relentless camera flashes continued, when their photo session was about to end, the three, surprised by the hot attention of the journalists, entered the hall where the closing ceremony would take place. Seated in the designated spot, Yeowoon looked around the hall, soothing her pounding heart.
The closing ceremony was also a festival, a place where the awards ceremony for competitive sections would take place. Just being here in this historic space made her heart tremble.
Even at the beginning of this year, it was an unimaginable moment. Holding hands with Seol Jio and attending a world-renowned film festival.
Yeowoon was thankful for this moment that felt like a lie. Feeling like tears might fall, she bit her lip for no reason. Seol Jio, looking at her quietly, said, “It hasn’t even started, and you’re already crying?”
“No, it’s just… it’s just so amazing.”
Yeowoon said, looking into his mischievous black eyes.
“Even sitting here feels unbelievable. I’m so happy, Jio. It feels like everything is thanks to you.”
“What’s there to be so thankful for?”
“For finding me. And for being by my side.”
The two looked at each other in silence for a while. Without words, they could feel each other’s emotions.
This love, this happiness.
Everything was overwhelming.
Soon, the music announcing the start of the film festival played, and the formalities began.
During the awarding of various prizes, Yeowoon sincerely congratulated those who received awards with cheers.
And for some reason, expectations arose. Since Seol Jio was being mentioned as a strong candidate for the Best Actor Award, Yeowoon hoped he would win.
She never originally wished for her own award. But for Seol Jio, and especially for this movie, she hoped for good results.
Soon, the presenter for the Best Actor Award came on stage.
Yeowoon nervously wiped her sweaty palms, glancing at Seol Jio.
“Aren’t you nervous?”
“Yeah.”
He looked genuinely relaxed. Like someone casually observing everything.
Yeowoon found it a bit amusing that she was more nervous than someone as laid-back as him, but there was nothing she could do.
What can I do about being nervous?
The presenter, after a cheerful small talk, promptly started announcing the Best Actor Award.
“The winner of the Best Actor Award is…”
Yeowoon swallowed her saliva. Her heart was pounding like crazy. She earnestly wished for Seol Jio’s name to be called out.
The smiling presenter, looking at the audience, called out the name.
“Seol Jio from the movie ‘Arrow’!”
Yeowoon covered her mouth with one hand. Seol Jio’s name had truly been called.
When Yeowoon turned her head, Seol Jio looked a bit surprised, then smirked. He smiled as he stood up, and those around him all stood up to congratulate him.
Especially Director Byun Juho hugged Seol Jio, whispering the first words of congratulations in his ear.
When Yeowoon stood up and looked at Seol Jio, he lightly embraced her. It was a usual, light hug, but Yeowoon felt tears welling up.
“Congratulations, Jio.”
“…Thank you.”
Looking directly into each other’s eyes, Seol Jio smiled as if telling her not to cry.
Continuing to clap, Yeowoon watched as Seol Jio left the audience and headed towards the stage.
Seol Jio received countless congratulations as he ascended the stage. After receiving the trophy and standing in front of the microphone, he looked around the audience.
A momentarily overwhelmed expression appeared on his face.
‘At this moment, what should I say first?’
If he hadn’t anticipated winning the Best Actor Award, it would have been a lie. Every time he was mentioned as a strong candidate in the news, he imagined the moment of receiving the award.
But imagination and reality were quite different. He didn’t expect his emotions to boil up like this.
Sorting out the words in his mind, he approached the microphone.
“Thank you. It feels like a dream to stand in such an honorable place. Director Byun Juho, who made this dream come true, I respect you. VF family who always helps me, thank you for your generous consideration.”
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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