Chapter 35
As the quest window that appeared before her eyes came into view, a spark flashed in Yewon’s eyes.
“Sorry I didn’t tell you in advance, Yewon. But please understand. We had to rush the production… and the audition that allows filming cooperation was only confirmed this morning.”
Well, that made sense.
It wasn’t like she had already been cast and they were just filming a short scene from the set. No director would be happy about filming from the audition stage.
‘This opportunity probably wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for PD Hwang’s name value…’
No director would ever give such a chance to an unknown child actor.
“If you think you can’t do it, you can say so. Even now—”
“No!”
At PD Hwang’s words, Yewon hurriedly shook her head.
“I-I can do it. I can’t promise I’ll pass, but I really want to try!”
An opportunity that finally came her way—
There was no way she would let it slip.
“…Really?”
Seeing Yewon’s determined expression, PD Hwang blinked in surprise. Soon, however, a faint smile appeared on his face.
“Good. I like that attitude. Alright, let’s go. Even if you don’t pass, don’t feel pressured.”
“Yes!”
Yewon answered brightly, but inside she thought differently.
Even if I don’t pass?
Well… I’ve never failed an audition even once since I was born. If I fail here, that’d be way too unfair.
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Caption: Today is the day of the big showdown
Caption: We’ll follow aspiring child actor Yewon at her audition site
Caption: But we can’t send Yewon alone
Caption: Today, the Glit uncles are her one-day managers (a.k.a. extra baggage)
[Wooyeon:] Hey, hey! Yewon, I brought apple juice—want some before you go in?!
[Eon:] Don’t give her something to drink before an important audition. What if she needs the bathroom?
[Wooyeon:] Then what if she gets thirsty inside?!
[Yeonho:] (Suffering from ear pain)
[Doha:] Stop arguing. Let Yewon decide what she wants.
[Eon:] He’s just talking nonsense.
[Wooyeon:] Wow. When I was young, I got tons of offers to be a child actor, okay? What do you know, Lee Eon?!
Caption: Stop fighting, guys…
Caption: This is embarrassing in front of the kid…
[Yeonho:] Everyone, shut it.
Caption: Group silence
[Yewon:] N-no, it’s okay~! I’m a little thirsty but I don’t need the bathroom either—it’s perfect! Hehe. Thank you, everyone…!
Caption: Angel Yewon somehow managing her chaotic uncles
Caption: What I expected: Glit raising Yewon
Caption: Reality: Yewon raising Glit
[Doha:] Yewon, are you sure you don’t want to rehearse once more before going in?
[Yewon:] Yes! I already practiced at home… I’m okay!
[Doha:] If you need someone to read the other role, I can do it anytime.
[Yewon:] Okay!
Caption: Heartwarming
Caption: Is this the charm of a senior/uncle in the entertainment industry…?
[Wooyeon:] Hey, Lee Doha’s acting is stiff—you won’t be able to immerse yourself. I’d be better. Okay, Yewon, imagine a horde of zombies appearing in front of you! Kyaaah!
[Eon:] It’s a human family drama—why are zombies suddenly showing up? You’re seriously no help.
[Wooyeon:] You never know! The director might suddenly test improvisation!
[Eon:] Do you think the director is like you?
Caption: The managers(?) are peaceful as always
Caption: Yewon, just cover your ears…
[Wooyeon:] I wish we could go in with you~ If Yewon gets nervous, we could cheer beside her. Is this what being a dad feels like~?
[Eon:] Sounds more like being a nuisance.
[Doha:] (Not even worth answering)
[Yeonho:] (Holding back harsh words)
[Yewon:] Th-that… probably won’t be possible….
Caption: Wooyeon, staying quiet would help more
Caption: Yewon’s social skills reaching max level
[Staff (off-screen):] Participant number 24, Lee Yewon, please come in.
[Doha:] Ah, Yewon. It’s your turn. Go ahead. You’ll do great, so don’t worry too much.
[Wooyeon:] Hey! The calming medicine! I brought it earlier—where did it go?! Yewon, take this before you go!
[Yeonho:] Move aside already…
[Yewon:] I’ll be back~! Uncles, please stay quiet here~!
Caption: It feels like Yewon has already given up on them
[Eon:] …Did Yewon just tell us to behave?
[Wooyeon:] …Yeah. I guess we were too loud.
[Yeonho:] You’re only realizing that now?
[Doha:] (Headache incoming)
Caption: This is basically a parenting reality show (negative)
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Title: Something feels off about this
Isn’t bringing cameras to the audition itself a privilege..? Other aspiring child actors struggle just to get one audition opportunity, sending out profiles everywhere; meanwhile she appears on a famous YouTube channel thanks to her “uncles” and even broadcasts the audition process… lol. If this isn’t a nepo baby (a child who succeeds early thanks to family connections), then what is?
Yeah… I couldn’t just find it cute while watching—it felt uncomfortable.
The other child actors there must’ve felt pretty deprived.
Having idol uncles is a spec too—if you’re jealous, go get famous uncles yourselves.
Look at how you’re talking lol. It’s a fact this is far from fair.
Title: Yewon is cute, but the broadcast concept is…
It feels like they’re using a kid to fix Glit’s image. After Yoo Taeyoung left and the atmosphere got bad, suddenly a parenting reality show? Isn’t that too obvious? What did the kid do wrong—being used because of adult circumstances?
Same here. The timing is too perfect.
They just used the childcare show cheat code lol.
But Yewon looks so much like Doha that the viral effect will be huge.
Stop forcing hate. They said he took responsibility after his sister passed away—the situation is special.
Title: Honestly, if she weren’t Lee Doha’s niece
Would she have gotten an audition this easily? There are tons of kids who attend acting academies for years and still fail at the document screening stage.
True—beyond a golden spoon, that’s a diamond spoon.
Judging by her face, she looks like a guaranteed pass anyway.
Agreed lol—she’s insanely pretty.
Same.
Title: I’m curious about the audition result
If she passes, people will say it’s thanks to her uncle. If she fails, that’ll become content too. Either way, only Glit benefits.
If she passes, controversy is guaranteed.
She seems mentally strong though—she might do well.
If she fails after all that hype, that’d be embarrassing lol.
Title: It’d be funny if she’s actually insanely good at acting
She’s only seven and already getting so much hate—poor kid. It’d be nice if she’s amazing and shuts everyone up.
True.
Seriously—people say anything to a child.
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With that, Yewon entered the room where the drama production team was waiting, accompanied only by one cameraman and PD Hwang.
“…!”
Yewon was slightly startled.
Except for the person in the center—who seemed to be the director—the other staff members openly looked displeased.
“Lee Yewon?”
“Yes! Hello, I’m Lee Yewon from Time Entertainment. I’ll do my best!”
She answered energetically when called, but oddly, her mind cooled.
…What exactly did PD Hwang say to arrange this audition? Why does everyone look so unhappy?
Only the director in the center was smiling excessively, while the others clearly looked uncomfortable.
“You received the script in advance, right? Two scenes. Want to start with Scene 1? Or do you need time to practice?”
Yewon was surprised.
In real auditions, they never gave time to practice.
Of course, sometimes very young child actors were given a little time—but this situation didn’t feel fair at all.
Anyone can see they’re giving me special treatment…
Yewon instinctively understood.
This audition—
It was only called an audition. The agreement had already been made.
She was meant to be cast.
…This isn’t good.
The public doesn’t like special treatment.
People naturally admire achievements earned fairly through ability.
Starting off with a “nepo baby” image isn’t good.
…But it wasn’t like she could refuse the audition now.
Then the only thing Yewon could do was—
“No. I can start right away.”
—to show overwhelming skill
and prove that this wasn’t special treatment.
“Oh, okay. There’s a script in front of you—you can read it while acting.”
At the director’s kind words, the expressions of the staff beside him stiffened even more.
If this airs like this, people will definitely criticize it…!
Yewon quickly shook her head and flipped the open script over.
A clear statement that she wouldn’t look at it.
“!”
Everyone’s eyes widened in surprise at her action.
Ignoring their reactions, Yewon immediately focused on her emotions.
And then—
“…Grandma said… Dad isn’t going to leave.”
The moment she spoke the first line, tears began streaming down Yewon’s face.
