Chapter 17. Han Sohyun's Award Ceremony

The filming site was roughly tidied up, and during this time, Jinwook filmed a few more scenes inside the university building.

Seongsik and Junsu, watching the filming, were constantly amazed.

It was certainly incredible to see someone they usually only saw on TV or in movies moving and acting right in front of them.

"Wow, this is amazing. I didn't think I'd get to meet Son Jinwook."

"Hey, don't just call him by his name in front of him."

Junsu pointed out, and Seongsik laughed, saying it was obvious.

"I know that much."

Jinwook, having finished filming, approached Yeonwoo and his friends.

"Yeonwoo, the director said he's going to shoot some more exterior shots, so we can go home first."

"Ah, really? Then let's go."

Following Jinwook's lead, the high school boys followed like ducklings.

"This is the car. Get in."

Junsu and Seongsik got into the Benz, which they had never ridden in before, and kept exclaiming in amazement.

"Bro, aren't your friends getting younger these days?"

Sangwoo joked from the driver's seat.

Jinwook, who had invited high school students to his home for two consecutive days after Yeonwoo, chuckled.

"Hahaha. Yeah. Are you going on a date today?"

"Yep. I'm being dragged out."

Sangwoo's answer made Jinwook and Yeonwoo chuckle.

He said he was being dragged out, but his face looked happy.

"Should we buy something to eat?"

When Yeonwoo asked, Jinwook shook his head.

"Let's just order something when we get there."

The Benz, carrying the amazed boys, quickly headed to Son Jinwook's house.

Jinwook's car had arrived, and his friends, who had been exclaiming in amazement from the entrance of the parking lot, got out and followed Jinwook.

Jinwook opened the door and guided his friends inside.

"Come on in, guys."

"Wow, thanks to Yeonwoo, we're actually at Son Jinwook's house."

When they entered, Junsu and Seongsik's eyes widened from the entrance.

"Wow. This is amazing."

Seongsik and Junsu kept exclaiming in amazement as they wandered around Jinwook's house.

Even Junsu, who usually kept Seongsik in check, was excited and busy looking around like a kid.

Seeing the boys, Yeonwoo quietly apologized to Jinwook.

"Bro, I'm sorry. They're just kids. They've never been to such a nice house before."

"Hahaha. It's okay. Yeonwoo, you always talk like you're not a kid."

"That's true."

Yeonwoo quietly smiled.

While answering Yeonwoo, Jinwook also thought that today's kids are like this, and Yeonwoo is unusually mature.

"Okay, before the award ceremony starts, should we order something to eat?"

"Should we? Guys, come here."

At Yeonwoo's call, Junsu and Seongsik gathered.

Jinwook asked the boys.

"Guys, what do you want to eat? I'm going to order something."

"I want pizza!"

Seongsik immediately answered Jinwook's question.

Jinwook smiled, as if he had expected this.

"Sure, classic is the best. Hmm, I'll order pizza and chicken."

"Okay! Thank you!"

After ordering, they spent time with the host introducing the house, and soon the delivery arrived.

"Okay, the food is here, and the award ceremony is about to start."

"Um, Bro Jinwook."

Seongsik, hesitating as if he had something to ask.

"Yeah? What is it?"

"Can we take a group photo with all four of us?"

"Are you going to post it on BestStar to get more followers?"

Junsu's comment made Seongsik flinch.

"Actors have their private lives and rights to their image, so you shouldn't just post photos."

Junsu scolded Seongsik.

Jinwook, amused by Junsu's surprisingly mature behavior, smiled and answered.

"Normally, Junsu is right. But it's okay today. Let's take a photo. This pizza is also my model, so let's take a photo together. I'll post it on my BestStar too. The advertiser will like it."

Jinwook happily joined the high school boys.

"Bro, is it really okay?"

"Sure. I haven't taken off my makeup yet, so it's perfect now."

"Then, I'll take the photo! One, two, three."

Click.

"Wow, Bro, is this photo okay? Can I post it?"

"Sure, it's fine."

While looking at the photo, Junsu said,

"Are you sure it's okay? You look like a squid compared to them."

"Hey, I'm still better than you."

Junsu shook his head at this.

Regardless of Junsu's comment, Seongsik was excited and posted the photo in the family group chat and the class group chat.

Ding, ding, ding.

Junsu's phone notifications were going off like crazy.

"Hey, you already posted it?"

"I can't hold back on this."

Junsu turned off the phone notifications and checked the group chat.

In the group chat, there were selfies Seongsik had taken with Han Sohyun in the afternoon and the group photo they had just taken.

- Wow, what is this?

- You guys are crazy. Where are you, Seongsik and Junsu?

- Yeah, where are you? Did you two secretly go to see Yeonwoo?

- I want to meet Han Sohyun too.

- Look at Yeonwoo, he doesn't look nervous even next to Son Jinwook.

The group chat was exploding with messages, and Junsu gave up on reading them and put away his phone.

Looking over, he saw Seongsik grinning from ear to ear.

"Phew, attention seeker."

"Hahaha. If I were the king of Joseon, my nickname would be 'attention seeker.'"

Junsu shook his head, and this time, Yeonwoo joined in.

"Okay, let's start the award ceremony."

The four boys turned their attention back to the award ceremony.

After a while, Han Sohyun appeared on the screen.

"Wow! Sohyun-ssi! Fighting!"

Seongsik's enthusiastic cheer, as if he were at a baseball game, made everyone laugh.

"Yeonwoo will be at a place like this soon, right? When you go, you have to mention my name!"

"Haha. Well, our drama is on JNBC, so there's no award ceremony."

"Come on, you'll go someday, in the next project or the one after that. You're so handsome."

"Sure. I'll definitely mention your name."

It was now time for the Best Female Actor award, and the presenter announced the winner.

- Now, let's announce the winner. This year, she received a lot of love for her role. Han Sohyun, who played Lee Seonjeong in 'Flowers Falling in Hanyang'!

- Yes, congratulations. Please give her a big round of applause. She played the role of Binghegak Yi, the first female scholar of the Joseon era, and received a lot of love this year.

Sohyun received the award on stage, amid cheers from her fellow actors.

"Yess! Yess! Yess!"

Jinwook's house, watching live, was like a celebration.

"I knew our Sohyun-ssi would win."

"Since when is she 'our' Sohyun-ssi?"

Seongsik, who was acting up, and Junsu, who was nitpicking.

But even Junsu, as well as Yeonwoo and Jinwook, were clapping and cheering.

- First, I want to thank SBC and the 'Flowers Falling in Hanyang' team for giving me this award. Also, um. There are so many people I want to thank, but I can't remember their names right now. Hehe.

Sohyun's cute and charming smile made the audience at the award ceremony and Jinwook's house laugh.

- First, President Kim Minsoo and the rest of our agency, and writer Jang Minju, and...

After listing several names, including her family and staff, Sohyun winked at the camera and continued.

- To our Yeonwoo and Jinwook-ssi, who might be watching TV right now. Thank you.

"Wow! She mentioned Yeonwoo's name! Did you hear that? Did I hear it wrong?"

Seongsik asked, and Junsu nodded, saying he heard it too.

"Sohyun-ssi. Even though we agreed not to mention it because it's a different broadcasting company. You couldn't stop her, could you?"

Jinwook, whose lips were curved upward despite shaking his head, was surprised by the sudden mention but was also happy.

The award ceremony ended, and Yeonwoo and the boys were assigned their own rooms and prepared for bed.

Since the house was so big and Jinwook lived alone, there were plenty of rooms to spare.

"Can I really use this room by myself? It's as big as our living room."

Junsu, sitting on the guest room bed, looked at Yeonwoo and asked.

"Probably not a smaller room in this house. Enjoy your stay."

Yeonwoo smiled, and Junsu nodded.

Yeonwoo went to his room, lay down for a while, and then went to the living room to get a drink before bed.

Buzz!

Yeonwoo's phone vibrated.

Looking at the screen, it read:

- Actress Han Sohyun

"Hello, Sohyun-ssi. Congratulations on winning the award."

Yeonwoo answered the phone with a smile.

- Did you see it? I mentioned our Yeonwoo!

"Haha. Yes, I saw it. I watched it with Jinwook-ssi."

On the other end, Sohyun said, "Really?"

- Are you staying at Jinwook's place again today?

"Yes, we came to watch the award ceremony together."

- How touching!

Just then, Jinwook came out of the bathroom, brushing his teeth.

"Bro, Sohyun-ssi called."

"Wha?"

Jinwook, with his mouth full of toothpaste, spoke.

"Yes, it's Sohyun-ssi."

Sohyun, hearing this, asked from the other end.

- Jinwook-ssi?

"Yes, he's brushing his teeth, so he can't talk right now."

"Tell him to say congratulations. Bro!"

Jinwook, who had hurriedly spoken, waved his hand and went back to the bathroom.

"Tell her I said congratulations. Bro."

Yeonwoo, who understood perfectly, relayed the message.

- Okay, thank you! I don't have a morning shoot tomorrow, so I'll probably see you on the 28th!

"Yes, it was cold in the outdoor scenes, and the dress was cold too. Get plenty of rest and don't catch a cold."

- What is this sweetness? You're like honey! Good night, Yeonwoo.

After ending the call, Yeonwoo went back to his room.

The next morning, after finishing the shoot, Yeonwoo took the train to Daejeon with his friends.

His steps were light as he headed home after a few weeks.

He hugged his parents and younger sibling, who welcomed him, and enjoyed a happy Christmas dinner with grilled pork belly.

After returning to Seoul, he completed additional filming and the drama poster shoot, and the new year arrived.

Today, the much-anticipated Wednesday, January 3rd.

The first episode of 'Summer's Closet' is airing.