Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 300

July.

Two months had passed since the fan meeting in May, and summer vacation had arrived.

What do your friends do during summer break?

Seo Eunhye asked as she dragged his suitcase. Seo-jun answered.

The students of Mirinae High School spent their break in two ways: internal lessons and external lessons. 

Those who were satisfied with the school lectures went to school, and those who needed extra tutoring went to academies.

Our school has good instructors, so internal lessons are enough. Some people do both internal and external lessons if they feel like they need more. But they also have to audition and film if they have any projects, so I think theyre all very busy.

Special lectures, auditions, filming. 

They seemed busier than during the semester, and the group chat was already full of crying friends.

I see.

What about you? What are you going to do?

Seo-jun asked as he looked for the exit. Seo Eunhye smiled.

Im going to spend some time with you and your dad.

Seo-jun and his parents had come to America as he had told his fans. 

They were going to stay with Nara Kim for their vacation.

But I heard that acting majors dont go abroad much.

Really?

Seo Eunhye tilted her head at Seo-juns words.

Unlike other majors, acting majors have to keep working in Korea unless they have a special case. And its hard to work abroad if you cant act well in other languages.

They chatted as they left the airport, and they saw a familiar face.

Welcome!

Nara auntie!

Nara Kim, who was still cheerful, hugged Seo-jun and his parents.

They had decided to stay with Nara Kim for their vacation. 

They had talked a lot on the phone, but it was the first time they saw her in person in a year, so Seo-jun and his parents smiled brightly.

***

Seo-jun and his parents arrived at Nara Kims mansion and unpacked their bags in the room they always used.

Its still the same here.

Seo-jun looked around his room.

The overall atmosphere hadnt changed, but the small accessories and bedding were different every time. 

He smiled at Nara Kims meticulousness as he organized his clothes.

He went down to the dining room after unpacking, and there was already a lot of food on the table. 

His parents soon came down as well.

Nara Kim and Seo-jun and his parents took their seats comfortably.

This is a famous tofu place in LA.

Its delicious!

It is. I dont think it was here last year. It must be new.

The four of them ate dinner and talked about things they couldnt say on the phone or messages. 

Nara Kim, Seo-jun, and his parents all enjoyed their dinner with smiles.

***

The next day.

Seo-jun and his parents, who had adjusted to the time difference, went to meet their friends as they had planned in Korea.

Seo-jun also came to Rachel Hills mansion to meet Rachel Hill and Evan Block.

Ta-da!

Seo-juns eyes widened at the photo card that Rachel Hill showed him. Evan Block shook his head pitifully.

I applied for it too! Theres a signature here too.

It was definitely Seo-juns signature. Rachel Hill waved the photo card proudly.

Evan also applied for it, but he didnt get it.

Seo. Jun. Sign this for me.

Evan Block!

Rachel Hill screamed at Evan Blocks calm request. 

Seo-jun laughed at the sight of Evan Block trying to trick Rachel Hill and Rachel Hills reaction.

Its the version without a signature.

The photo card that Evan Block held was the version without a signature, which was sold at the request of the fans who wanted to sell it. 

They only charged for the production cost and shipping fee, and they were selling it all the time at [From Sprout].

Isnt it too cheap?

Its just right. I was going to give it away for free at first. But then someone said that people who dont really want it would buy it too if it was free.

Evan Block and Rachel Hill nodded at Seo-juns words.

I bought them too. All eight of them.

It was nice to see Jin Natra from Shadowman 2 again.

The photo card that Evan Block had was a picture of Seo-jun taken in front of a snow leopard cage when he was filming Shadowman 2. 

He remembered playing there for a while after filming, and he smiled.

The snow leopard liked you.

Maybe it felt like a kin because of his ability.

Oh, Jun. Did you see Jonathans independent film?

No. It wasnt on Plus or any other site. I asked Jonathan for it, but he said he was too embarrassed to show it to me.

Seo-jun pouted his lips.

He doesnt want to show his movie to Jun. Does Jonathan want to cut ties with Jun?

Evan Blocks serious joke made Rachel Hill laugh out loud. 

Seo-jun opened his mouth at the sight of Rachel Hill crying with laughter and Evan Block being serious.

Is that my image?

Yes!

Yeah.

Seo-jun eventually laughed at the two actors firm words.

Rachel Hill, who had laughed enough, said.

I got it. Lets watch it together later. I dont know why hes so timid. He might not win any awards.

Maybe its because hes always had good results, but this time it was different.

That cant be helped. Even Director Ryan Will didnt always win awards when he made independent films.

Who didnt know about the Shadowman series and Director Ryan Will?

He even revealed it on Pamphlet and used it for publicity.

Director Ryan Will didnt seem to care about such results then or now, but Jonathan apparently did.

They talked about this and that, and then Rachel Hills eyes sparkled.

Then lets have a party since we havent seen each other for a long time!

Thats good. The filming of Assemble 4 is over, so Davis must be resting these days. Call Wyatt too.

Ryan and Sara, the directors, too!

And Mr. Swallen!

Thats how Seo-juns welcome party was hastily arranged.

***

The same day, in the afternoon, at Rachel Hills mansion.

Seo-jun Lees friends from the film industry gathered in one place.

Catherine Miller, who co-starred with him in Over the Rainbow, went on a family trip abroad, and Paul Oden was in New York and couldnt come.

I was planning to meet him next week.

They didnt expect a welcome party to be held so suddenly. 

Sara Roth, the director who nodded at Seo-juns words, looked at the people who attended.

It looks like we have a gathering of Marine Star heroes.

Indeed.

Seo-jun was chatting with Sara Roth, whom he hadnt seen for a long time, when Rachel Hill said with a bright face.

Were going to have a screening of Jonathan Wills independent film now!

Jonathan Will, who was standing next to Rachel Hill, smiled sadly and resignedly.

Oh. A movie?

Those festival films havent been released yet, right?

The actors and directors, who looked interested, took their seats one by one.

Jonathan Will touched his forehead as he saw Swallen Anem talking with Ryan Will and Sara Roth.

Seo-jun took a seat next to Jonathan Will.

I should have just sent it to you.

Seo-jun nodded satisfactorily at Jonathans words.

He knew that things would get this big if he didnt show his work, so he thought he would obediently show it to him from now on.

But what did Rachel say?

She said its hard to get feedback from these actors and directors unless its an occasion like this You can learn a lot from the perspective of an actor and a director.

Seo-jun nodded at Jonathans words.

He guessed why Jonathan agreed to this sudden screening.

Then lets start!

The light came out of the beam projector and the image appeared on the screen installed on the wall. 

The actors and directors were immersed in Jonathans independent film.

When the movie ended and the short critiques of the actors and directors were added, Jonathan Will, who was prepared, was torn apart. 

Seo-jun also joined in the criticism.

Jun You too!

Haha.

He hoped that this advice would help him become a better director.

***

What are you going to do now, Davis?

Davis Garrett shrugged his shoulders at Seo-juns question. 

Assemble 4 was already filmed, so now all the series were really over.

Im going to take a break and think about it. I guess after filming a series movie, your image gets fixed, so Im thinking of trying something completely different rather than solidifying my image with something similar.

Rachel Hill asked.

Like romance?

That would be nice too.

Now that Redbone is over and Assemble will end next year, there wont be any more hero series?

Didnt you hear? Marine Star is making new hero movies.

Wyatt Carter said at Evan Blocks words. 

The eyes of Seo-jun and the actors were drawn to Wyatt Carter, who was holding a big beer mug.

Oh my. You guys didnt know?

I guess I lost interest in Marine Star news since the series ended.

Evan Block agreed with Rachel Hill and Davis Garrett.

Seo-juns eyes sparkled at the word new hero movie.

Well, I heard it at a drinking party.

Wyatt Carter laughed with alcohol.

Just like when they made Redbone 1, theyre planning to make hero movies from scratch and make them into series. Theyre going to gather new heroes and make something like Assemble. A new generation of heroes is coming.

Then the kids nowadays will grow up and cheer for the new heroes. Just like we did.

The actors nodded at Seo-juns words.

Theyre smart for sure. When the second generation ends, theyll make the third generation?

If Redbone, Greenwing, Shadowman, and Assemble were the first generation, then the next heroes would be the second generation.

They have to make good characters as well as choose good actors.

True. If it werent for us, they wouldnt have been so successful.

The center of the first generation, Davis Garrett, who played Redbone, said and the heroes gathered in one place laughed. 

Ryan Will and Sara Roth, the directors who contributed to the box office success, also smiled faintly.

Lets take a picture! Jun! Directors too! Come over here!

At Rachel Hills lively words, Seo-jun and Ryan Will and Sara Roth moved their seats. 

Wyatt Carter and Davis Garrett, Swallen Anem and Evan Block also stood in front of the camera. J

onathan Will stood next to Seo-jun.

One, two, three!

***

[Rachel Hill]

[(Picture) Hero Assemble!]

#Bell Natra #Jin Natra #Tul Natra

#Shadowman #Redbone #Greenwing

Rachel Hills SNS reached Korea.

-Wow. Seo-jun must be in America.

-Wow. Is this Seo-juns network?

-They really gathered all the heroes.

-Ryan and Sara, the directors, are there too!

-I can tell Rachel Hills love order by the hashtags lol

=22 I saw the comments and went back up lol

-I guess we wont see them anymore.

The internet was buzzing and articles were uploaded.

Even though he was not in Korea, Seo-juns influence was still there.

What. Its just like this.

The staff of Coco Entertainment, who were in charge of Seo-jun Lee, answered the ringing phone as usual.

***

Two days later.

In front of Nara Kims mansion.

He waited for a while in the warm sunlight with a hat on and a familiar car stopped in front of the gate.

As Seo-jun approached the car, the window on the passenger seat went down and a friendly face appeared. 

Jack Smith waved his hand.

Get in quickly.

Is that how you greet me? Hello. Eric.

Welcome. I wish Jack was half as good as Jun.

Seo-jun, who got in the back seat, laughed at Eric Smiths words. 

The Smiths car that picked up Seo-jun started. 

Jack Smith looked back.

I saw Rachel Hills SNS. It was crazy as soon as you came to America.

Its always like that.

Seo-jun shrugged his shoulders at Jack Smiths words. Jack Smith snorted at the relaxed superstar.

Lets just watch the game today. Ill hit a home run.

You always say that and then you dont.

Ill hit one today!

Eric Smith laughed at the childish fight of the two boys. 

They were grown up now, but they still looked like brave little Jun and crybaby little Jack to Eric Smith.