NOVEL WEB Chapter 511
After having a gathering to commemorate Hyeon-su’s first vacation.
It felt like I was just lazing around a bit too much during the relaxed New Year’s break.
I snacked on tangerines in the living room while binge-watching some overdue OTT dramas and movies.
I also turned on the broadcast often for those viewers who always whined about it.
Additionally, I played some games for the first time in a while and even read some novels I had briefly touched before….
Thus, for several days, I spent time lazily, completely unbelievable for someone who’s a global star getting tons of casting calls daily.
“Let’s go.”
“Uh-huh…”
I had hoped to rest a bit longer.
But eventually, the day came to return to the schedule.
“Dress warmly.”
“Ugh… got it.”
Today’s schedule is with Manager Kim, not Park Kang-seok.
It’s because we’re on our way to film an advertisement for Kim’s company.
Since the success of the credits, which breaks records every day—even without hesitation, they chose to shoot the ad immediately.
Well, given that it’s Manager Kim’s company, the pay is definitely impressive, suitable for a large corporation….
Moreover, the product is guaranteed, and the advertising proposal was neat, so I quickly picked it.
“Put on your seatbelt.”
“Yup.”
By the way, when was the last time I rode in Manager Kim’s car?
Actually, I haven’t gone out with him in quite a while.
Both he and I have been busy.
Well… even when I wasn’t busy, we didn’t go out together, did we?
I was always holed up in my room.
…Looking at it now, I truly was a hopeless daughter.
“Did you memorize the advertisement contents?”
“Of course.”
“There will be colleagues from Dad’s company there, so if they annoy you for autographs, just politely refuse.”
“Is that okay?”
“…If they look higher in rank than Dad, then go ahead.”
“Ah.”
…It seems Manager Kim can’t escape the hierarchy either.
But still, if he’s a manager at a big corporation, it says a lot about him.
Anyway.
So, we arrived at Manager Kim’s company.
“Wow, is this it?”
The company we arrived at was a solid building right in the city.
Looking at this, it truly resonates that Manager Kim works for a large corporation.
The money I’d once lived off came from here.
“Uh, let’s go in.”
Manager Kim drove without a care into the parking lot since this is his workplace.
After descending to the underground parking lot, we took the elevator up to the marketing department responsible for today’s advertisement.
“Ah, Manager, this side is….”
“Yes, that’s my daughter.”
“Gasp.”
As I went up with Manager Kim, all eyes were on us.
Since it’s a large company, there were many employees around.
Probably due to Manager Kim’s reputation, there was a stir here and there.
“Wow, you’re really pretty!”
“You look even better in person!”
“I’m a fan of that actor!”
And.
With so many people around, there were naturally countless requests for handshakes….
“Work comes first; everyone, please step aside.”
“Ah, yes….”
“Um, please go in….”
Once Manager Kim said a word, everyone retreated.
Whoa… that’s a bit cool.
Is that really the head of the household I used to see lying weakly at home?
Well, since my eyes resemble Manager Kim’s, he would probably look like a scary middle-aged man if he remained expressionless like that.
Before long, we reached the meeting room where we would have a light discussion before shooting the advertisement without any hindrance.
“Oh… Nam Han-kyung?”
The meeting room was decorated reasonably well.
There was an advertisement showcasing Nam Han-kyung on the desk.
“Oh, he’s the company’s promotional model.”
“When did that start?”
“Not long ago.”
Wow.
Wasn’t Nam Han-kyung an employee of this company?
From employee to promotional model.
Is that how it is for celebrities?
Getting an advertisement from the place you used to work must feel quite satisfying.
“We’ve arrived!”
“Welcome, actress!”
Anyway.
As I was with Manager Kim in the meeting room, the marketing staff in charge of today’s advertisement flooded in.
“You two really look alike!”
“Do we?”
“Yes! You have a subtly similar vibe!”
Vibe… yeah, I guess it’s similar.
Daughters typically resemble their fathers, after all.
“Now, as you may have seen beforehand, here’s the content for the advertisement you’ll be shooting this time.”
First, before having a simple meeting, I checked the advertising plan I had received earlier.
The concept for this advertisement is about a father and daughter cooking together.
Looking at the main advertisement plan, they’ll shoot the cooking process as behind-the-scenes footage for the company’s official channel.
I guess they thought they could utilize the big star Kim Soo-hyun wisely.
Maybe because of that, a camera was even filming us during the meeting.
“Dad, it’s your debut today.”
Manager Kim was assigned to take on the fatherly role in this father-daughter concept.
It’s decided by the company’s marketing team, but it seems Manager Kim doesn’t have any objections.
“What debut? It’s just company work.”
Hmm….
Still, that’s bound to be popular.
Just as I thought earlier, if I had to pick one among Manager Kim and Mrs. Jang to name my original inspiration, it would be Manager Kim.
Even as he’s aged, he still looks charismatic.
So, is that why the company pushed for him to be involved?
Considering the buzz of a father-daughter duo appearing together, that’s probably a smart choice.
Big companies really do have different ways of thinking.
“We’ve prepared plenty of ingredients, so feel free to work with them.”
More than that, I can’t believe I’m shooting an advertisement.
In reality, it’s not something grand because it’s for home appliances.
The advertisement revolves around a cheerful father-daughter making and enjoying food together.
In a house where Mom is away, the awkward dad and daughter cooking delicious meals using a microwave, air fryer, oven, and more—that’s the concept.
Additionally, a dishwasher and a robot vacuum will also appear.
Well, anyway.
After the meeting, we moved to the studio the company had prepared.
“But isn’t filming this kind of difficult?”
“What do you mean?”
“I’m good at cooking, but—won’t it be weird to act like I can’t?”
While moving, I playfully said that to Manager Kim.
I have a pretty solid confidence when it comes to cooking.
After all, I’ve been recognized for my skills through numerous cooking broadcasts!
But I’m worried about how acting clumsy might spark some drama.
“Why haven’t I ever tasted the cooking from my talented daughter?”
“…Hmm, I just didn’t have a chance to show off.”
Since Mrs. Jang is still active, it’s not necessary for me to step in.
Plus, our Mrs. Jang takes pride in cooking and enjoys it.
Caring more about enjoying the food than cooking at home contributes to a happy household.
“Sure you will.”
“…Is that the studio? It’s right below.”
Well, anyway.
Now that we’re at the studio, it’s time to shoot, right?
I already memorized the recipe in advance.
With the prepared ingredients, I just needed to cook with Manager Kim.
“Alright! Please go in!”
With that, we entered the set where the camera was rolling.
For this advertisement, we simply had to portray the cooking process naturally.
“I’ll get the ingredients.”
“Okay.”
So, we started concentrating on cooking as we had already agreed beforehand.
“…Aren’t you supposed to do that over there?”
“Ah, my mistake.”
“I’ll do it again!”
But.
Unexpectedly, Manager Kim made quite a few mistakes during filming.
“Wow, how little have you cooked?”
“…Since your mom always does it.”
It turns out he’s really clumsy with the ingredients.
I mean, he literally only went to and from work, with the kitchen entirely up to Mrs. Jang, so it makes sense, right?
After all, he’s been married for over 20 years.
Even when it comes to midnight snacks, it’s Mrs. Jang who cooks noodles for Manager Kim.
So….
“Ugh, ah.”
Mistakes kept happening.
“Wow, that’s not very domestic, is it?”
“Hmm, hmm.”
Manager Kim was always good at everything, but seeing him like this is a bit refreshing.
“Where did that Manager who used to cringe at my cooking skills go?”
“Cough, cough.”
Maybe feeling embarrassed, he just kept clearing his throat.
This isn’t good.
“Is it supposed to be cut like this? Isn’t it like this?”
With the constant NGs, I figured I should show him some basics.
I’m known for my outstanding ingredient handling skills.
I guess my innate dexterity translates well into cooking.
Just like it’s measured by a ruler, the ingredients get cut perfectly.
“Oh… you’re good.”
“Right?”
I’m really that good!
What should I do? Maybe I’ll have to show Mrs. Jang I can cook, like taking over the kitchen for a day or something.
“Oh, Soo-hyun, you’re really good!”
“Do you often cook?”
Seeing me in action was somewhat unexpected for the staff filming the advertisement, and they couldn’t help but admire.
“No, it’s just a talent I have.”
Should I have been a chef instead?
Chef Miro is kind of cool.
Well, anyway.
Once I started to take charge, Manager Kim started to fumble less, and the filming went smoothly from then on.
Grilling meat in the air fryer, steaming eggs in the microwave.
Continuing to follow the received recipes, we quickly prepared the dishes on the table.
“Alright, cut! That’s good!”
“Phew.”
It wasn’t the most challenging shoot, but it sure took a while.
It was a relief that there’s a long gap before the next schedule.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“This video is going to turn out well, right?”
Despite the many NGs, the staff’s expressions looked quite pleased.
I can guess why.
That camera that had been filming us since the meeting.
What it captured will go up on the official channel in a behind-the-scenes style.
I don’t know how they’ll edit it, but with my popularity, they could likely just upload the unedited version, and many would watch it.
“This cooking is fun; maybe I’ll try cooking instead of my wife?”
“…Don’t even think about cooking at home.”
Anyway, with this advertisement starting off,
The full-scale activities of actor Kim Soo-hyun for the New Year began.