Chapter 38. Spring Lovers - Preview (2)

Meanwhile, Hong Yoori, waiting at Shinchon Station, felt her heart race.

Of course, much of her excitement was due to attending the preview of the movie in which Yeonwoo was starring, but somehow it didn't feel like that was all.

Yoori, who had started as a mentor and mentee, and had been cheering on Junsu's hard work, had recently begun to develop new feelings.

Though she hadn't yet realized it herself.

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Yeonwoo visited the shop early in the morning to get ready, and wore a navy and purple suit with a casual white round-neck T-shirt, coordinated by his stylist, Yeeun.

"Even though I coordinated it, it's perfect. Really."

Yeeun, who had become entranced by Yeonwoo's appearance after he changed, said in awe.

"Oh, you really did a great job, Yeeun. The outfit is amazing."

Yeeun's taste and Yeonwoo's ability to pull it off impressed Director Jung Haneul, who had just finished Yeonwoo's makeup and was doing stage makeup for another idol.

Yeonwoo left for the preview venue, and the idol group 'Exies' members, who were getting their makeup done at the shop, looked at each other.

"Wasn't that the person who appeared in 'Summer Wardrobe'?"

"Yeah, that's right. He must be an actor. He has a different aura."

Despite being popular with young fans, the Exies members felt a bit intimidated today.

Meanwhile, Ben, who was driving Yeonwoo, headed to the cinema in a large shopping mall in Yongsan.

Some citizens recognized Yeonwoo from the parking lot and cheered, and the staff guiding the preview proceeded to escort him to the waiting room.

Minsoo, who had stayed in the parking lot to wait, escorted Yeonwoo's family to the waiting room upon their arrival.

"Oh, our son."

"Haha, you're here."

Yeonwoo stood up to greet his family and led them inside the waiting room.

Han Yejin, who was the female lead in the movie, quickly stood up to greet Yeonwoo's family.

"Oh, you're Yeonwoo's parents. Thank you. Thanks to your son, the quality of the movie has greatly improved."

Yeonwoo's family, impressed by top star Han Yejin, responded.

"Oh, it's an honor. Ms. Han Yejin. 'Lovers' is my favorite drama."

Chulwoong, shaking hands with Yejin, mentioned her hit work from over a decade ago.

Today, Yeonwoo somehow saw his friend Woosung in his father's appearance.

Minsoo soon led Yeonwoo's family to the preview venue, and Yeonwoo waited, greeting the director and other actors as they arrived in the waiting room.

Meanwhile, a red carpet was laid out at the entrance of the preview venue, and invited media and distribution personnel entered, followed by celebrities who had connections with the cast, entering with photo sessions.

Since the lead actors, Kang Joo-won and Han Yejin, were top stars, many of the attending celebrities had high name recognition.

When Son Jin-wook, Ahn Jun-ho, and Han So-hyun, who were close to Director Kim Hansu and Yeonwoo, appeared, the crowd of onlookers erupted in cheers.

Junsu and Yoori also arrived in Yongsan and entered the preview venue.

As an ordinary college student, Hong Yoori felt her heart race as she walked the red carpet, filled with celebrities, and entered the preview venue.

Of course, Junsu and Seongsik felt the same way.

Seongsik, sitting down in the venue, looked around with his mouth agape and exclaimed to Junsu.

"Hey, look over there. It's Han Ji-won. Wow! And there's Jellies too."

Seongsik whispered, pointing out the actresses and girl groups around them.

"Hey, act a bit more mature. Unnie Yoori is sitting right next to you, it's embarrassing."

However, even the twenty-one-year-old Hong Yoori was no different.

"Junsu, the person sitting behind us is Nam Woo-hyun. It's amazing. What do we do?"

Sigh.

Junsu sighed and lowered his head.

Shaking his head, Junsu noticed a somewhat familiar back in the seat in front of him.

"Huh? Yeonwoo's mom and dad. Hello."

Hearing the greeting from behind, Yeonwoo's parents turned around to see Seongsik and Junsu sitting there.

"Oh, it's Seongsik and Junsu? You came all the way to Seoul to see Yeonwoo. Is the lady next to you his girlfriend?"

Ahaha.

Junsu laughed awkwardly, not denying the suggestion from Yeonwoo's mother, Lady Lee Sun-ock.

"Ah, hello. I'm Hong Yoori, Yeonwoo's high school senior."

Hong Yoori, feeling like she was meeting her favorite celebrity's parents, repeatedly thought 'I'm going crazy' as she shyly greeted them.

"Oh, I see. You're as pretty as your name. Ms. Yoori."

"T-thank you."

Thud. Ouch.

Yoori, who was so nervous she forgot she was sitting, bowed 90 degrees and hit her forehead on the back of the seat in front of her.

"Are you okay, unnie?"

"Hehehe. What a cute lady."

"Meep..."

Yoori, blushing, rubbed her forehead and thought about changing the title of the experience she would post on the fan cafe later.

From 'My Experience at Yeonwoo's Preview' to 'My Embarrassing Moment in Front of Yeonwoo's Parents'.

Soon, the host's announcement led the director and actors to the stage in front of the screen.

Wow!

Whoo!

The audience cheered loudly, making the preview venue seem like it would burst.

Director Kim Hansu took the microphone and greeted the audience, then passed it to the lead actor, Kang Joo-won.

Kang Joo-won, with a solemn voice, greeted the audience.

"Hello. Thank you for taking the time to come and watch our movie today. I hope it leaves a lasting impression on you. I'll pass the microphone to the renowned actor, Yoo Hae-shik."

Yoo Hae-shik, a veteran supporting actor who had briefly met Yeonwoo at the press conference waiting room, took the microphone.

"Hello, I'm Yoo Hae-shik."

He's handsome!

Hahaha.

The audience burst into laughter at the loud shout of "He's handsome!" from the audience.

The charismatic supporting actor, Yoo Hae-shik, made a joke as he took the microphone.

"Haha, who are you talking to?"

Hahaha.

The audience laughed again at Yoo Hae-shik's witty question.

"Well, it's obvious. There's a sign that says 'Ryu Yeonwoo' and they're telling me I'm handsome..."

The audience couldn't stop laughing at Yoo Hae-shik's joke.

The person who shouted "He's handsome!" was in the press section, but the ones holding the 'Ryu Yeonwoo' sign in the front row, Son Jin-wook and Han So-hyun, blushed and bowed their heads.

"Haha, just kidding. Our movie is about to be released, and I'm confident that you'll think it was a good idea to come early. Thank you for being here."

Next, Han Yejin and Jung Soo-yeon took turns with the microphone, expressing their gratitude, and it was finally Yeonwoo's turn.

Wow!

The cheers from the press section were deafening.

Yeonwoo, who had gained many older female fans through 'Summer Wardrobe,' was popular even among entertainment reporters.

The cheers were almost as loud as when Kang Joo-won took the microphone, making Yeonwoo's family and friends feel proud.

"Hello, I'm Ryu Yeonwoo. It's an honor and a bit surreal to be here for the stage greeting after a cameo role."

Yeonwoo's words made the director and other actors look at him with grateful smiles.

"Our movie is a great one, thanks to the outstanding performances of our senior actors. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you."

Wow!

The cheers continued as the host's announcement led the actors off the stage.

The lights dimmed, and the movie began.

The opening credits rolled, showing the names of the cast, with Yeonwoo's name appearing fourth.

Director Kim Hansu, who had included Yeonwoo's name as a regular cast member rather than a special appearance, had made a thoughtful gesture.

The movie started with scenes from the protagonists' school days.

The warm, pastel-toned scenes of the sports day and festival were beautifully shot, reminiscent of a photo album of Ryu Yeonwoo and Jung Soo-yeon.

Director Kim Hansu, known for his warm and vivid portrayal of youth, had done an excellent job.

A scene shot at a water fountain appeared.

"Wow!"

The audience gasped in unison as the soccer ball hit the female lead, Ha Yeri, in the face in a single, unedited shot.

The scene was so realistic.

In fact, it was real, a fact known only to those present on set that day.

The scene then seamlessly transitioned to Yeonwoo's adult role as a firefighter, inspired by his performance, which had impressed Director Kim Hansu.

This change made the originally minor teenage scenes stand out as a memorable part of the movie, allowing the audience to smoothly transition to the adult scenes.

The movie then moved to the main plot, with strong performances by Kang Joo-won and Han Yejin.

- Is that Woo-hyuk? Yes, it's Ji Woo-hyuk. Oh, how long has it been? It's me, Ha Yeri.

- What? You mean Woo-hyuk isn't your dad?

- Every time I close my eyes, I feel hot hands grabbing me from all sides, asking why you didn't save me, why you came so late!

The main story began with a reunion with the protagonist's first love, who was now a kindergarten teacher.

Comical scenes followed, where the protagonist mistakenly thought Woo-hyuk was married after seeing his nephew.

The tension built as the story progressed, with Kang Joo-won's powerful portrayal of the troubled firefighter.

The movie continued, showing the protagonist's journey through various events in his hometown and his gradual recovery with Ha Yeri's support, leading to a happy ending.

As it was a preview, the audience, consisting of industry professionals and friends, gave a standing ovation.

The actors returned to the stage for a final greeting, and the preview concluded.

Yeonwoo greeted the 'Summer Wardrobe' team in the waiting room.

Meanwhile, Minsoo had reserved a nearby restaurant to treat Yeonwoo's family and friends who had come to Seoul, and guided them there.