When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 100

# 100

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“Mr. Dowook!”

Do-wook, who was blankly watching the white woman disappear arrogantly and Sarah following her, turned around when he heard a voice calling him.

Lee Yu-min was the CEO of Yoosung Fashion. CEO Lee Yu-min also appeared to be more attentive than usual, as if considering the fact that it was a Marcus show. The modern design of the Markrus coat went very well with it.

The reason Yumin Lee came to the Marcus fashion show today was because she had a close relationship with Markrus. As Yusung Group was growing into a global group, its members were solidifying their position in the world.

Dowook quickly bowed and expressed his gratitude.

“Ah, CEO. See you here. Thank you for the great opportunity.”

“It’s an opportunity. This is all strategy. Do-wook is our model. If we want to quickly grow in the global market, we need to see a lot and make a mark here.”

In response to CEO Lee Yu-min’s clear words, Do-wook smiled as if he had drawn it.

“Our Lucas atmosphere is really good, and Dowook has already responded quite well, right?”

“yes? What kind of reaction…”

“I heard the photo was posted on a blog here, let alone in Korea.”

“ah. “They said so.”

As expected, CEO Lee Yu-min was carefully checking and understanding related issues.

“Looking at you, your outfit today is really cool. “With all the important people coming here, wouldn’t at least five of them be interested in Do-wook?”

“haha. “No way.”

“I trust my eyes.”

Representative Lee Yu-min was firm. Dowook had also seen things and knew fashion trends and trends in advance, so he could be said to have a certain level of insight. However, since he was not an expert, there were some parts that were difficult to be sure about, but the confidence of one of the leading experts in Korea gave Do-wook strength.

Lee Yu-min asked as she walked toward the fashion show.

“Then why were you standing there looking at me like that?”

“ah. “I thought I saw none other than the editor-in-chief of Bombe.”

“Bombe editor-in-chief? “You mean the famous Joey Wintour?”

“yes. With short hair…”

“It seemed like I was passing by a little while ago. You saw Mr. Dowook too. “The force is amazing, isn’t it?”

As expected, Dowook saw it correctly.

He was the motif of the movie “The Devil’s Passion,” which was recently released in Korea and gained great popularity. Being the motif of a movie meant that it had tremendous influence.

He served as the editor-in-chief of ‘bombe’ magazine, a top fashion magazine, for a long time, and was also the person who took bombe magazine to the next level while serving as editor-in-chief.

If she said yes, it was correct, and if she said no, it was not. At least that was the case in the fashion world.

There were countless designers in New York alone who cried and laughed at every word she said. Designers of well-known luxury brands also tried their best to impress Joy.

Joy’s evaluation soon became the evaluation of the fashion world and the evaluation of high fashion consumers.

As a person with such influence and control over a field, the energy he gave off was amazing. It looked so cold, as if surrounded by an ice wall, that I couldn’t dare go near it and talk to it.

In fact, such a cold and cool-headed personality became a major conflict factor in the movie “The Devil’s Passion.”

‘I guess that’s why I pursue perfection in my work as well.’

Dowook thought and opened his mouth.

“That’s right. But…”

Representative Lee Yu-min gave me a curious look, as if asking me to speak.

“The person who works with Joy is Korean?”

“uh? is it so?”

“yes. He knew me. “They said it was Sarah.”

He became silent for a moment, as if trying to remember who CEO Lee Yu-min was.

It was the editor next to Joy. He could have been Joy’s close associate, or at least the editor of Bombe’s headquarters.

“Hmm… I don’t think I’ve heard anything about it yet.”

Even though Lee Yu-min was the CEO, it was impossible for him to know the ins and outs of the magazine company’s internal affairs. This was all the more inevitable for an editor who had not yet published a single article.

“Still, it would be good to find out that you are of Korean descent. “It might be helpful.”

Even Do-wook could feel that CEO Lee Yu-min was quickly turning his head.

“Thank you for the good information, Mr. Dowook.”

“Oh no. It’s not much information…”

“I think it would be really good to know since even Mr. Do-wook knows it, right? “Even though it is a cold professional world, it is hard to ignore relationships because it is all done by people.”

That was correct. That wasn’t only true in Korea. Whether in the United States or any other country in the world, relationships between people have played a very important role.

It’s not for nothing that the more high-ranking people are, the more they focus on managing their personal connections.

Representative Lee Yu-min and Do-wook entered the interior where the runway was unfolding.

“I’ll probably be crazy again after it’s over. “See you later in Korea.”

“yes. then. Please come back safely.”

“is it so. Mr. Do-wook, things are going well in Korea too. then.”

Do-wook, who broke up with CEO Yu-min Lee, found his own place with the help of the staff.

A card with his name ‘KANG’ written on it was on top of the chair.

I picked up the golden card and sat down.

Soon the stage went dark and the lights changed to lights for the runway.

With huge sculptures erected here and there, Marcus’s logo appeared on the white runway, and then models began to walk out one by one.

The hall was hot and quiet.

People’s eyes were horribly focused on the new clothes announced by Markrus and the models walking.

Dowook was impressed by the models who maintained the catwalk even while wearing brittle heels.

On the other hand, I could understand why people prefer the front row.

‘Your field of vision is definitely narrower than yesterday.’

The good news was that Markrus was utilizing the space more broadly than Lucas’ show.

While Do-wook’s vision was momentarily blocked by the person in front of him, he looked across and made eye contact with blonde editor-in-chief Joy.

In fact, there was an absurdity in saying that our eyes met. The distance between Joy and Dowook was considerable. It could have just been that the head was in Dowook’s direction.

‘But it seems like our eyes met…’

Do-wook thought about it and felt a little funny. It was because he remembered that the fans under the stage were looking at each other. In reality, Dowook was so dazzled by the lighting that no one could see him.

‘It seems like I’m anxious to be noticed by a celebrity. Rather than hoping for a fluke, all you have to do is follow the same path you always took… Maybe I want to take the easy path too.’

Dowook shook his head in self-deprecation and soon focused on the show.

Joey’s cold expression did not change at all. Only Sarah, who was next to him, noticed that Joey was staring somewhere.

Only with that level of tact could I become an editor who would stand by Joy’s side and help her.

***

After Marcus’s show ended, Dowook came outside and posed for several photographers who asked for pictures.

Still, I was a little more used to it since I tried it yesterday.

The camera lens focused on Do-wook, who wore a suit and looked trendy.

Next, there was someone who briefly asked what I thought about the Markrus show.

Although Dowook spoke only limited English, he did his best to answer.

Dowook, who had seen the Marcus Show, was applauding because he thought the designs were practical and clean.

Now it was time to go to the scheduled interviews.

At that time, a familiar voice asked Do-wook,

“Do-wook, should you go right away?”

It was Sarah. Next to Sarah, a man with bronze skin and a handsome beard who appeared to be a photographer was carrying a camera on his shoulder.

“Oh, Sarah. “I can see it from here.”

“I couldn’t say hello to you properly earlier because our editor-in-chief was there.”

“no. it’s okay.”

Sarah took out her business card from her black card wallet and held it out.

As expected, he was the editor of Bombe magazine.

“It’s been less than a month since I started working, so this is a warm business card. “It’s an honor to be able to give it to Do-wook.”

“yes? no. “It’s actually surprising that you recognize me.”

“I am a second-generation Korean, so I am American, but I am very interested in K-pop because of the culture. “I really like listening to KK’s songs these days.”

“Oh, I see. thank you.”

“no! Ah, this story is long. “This is our photographer, Jeffrey.”

Even though he was just a member of the group, photographer Geoffrey waved his hand as if he knew he was introducing himself.

“Hi~!”

“Hi good to see you.”

Jeffrey smiled brightly at Dowook’s short greeting.

“Oh, Do-wook, I guess you can speak English!”

“Very little. “It’s just the English I learned at school.”

“no. The pronunciation is really good too. Oh, another story. “I’m going to go over to the crosswalk over there and take a few good pictures of Mr. Do-wook, is that okay?”

Dowook opened his eyes wide.

“I introduced you to the editor earlier as Mr. Dowook, a famous pop singer who is really famous in Korea.”

“Ah…”

“He didn’t seem to be very interested, but he said he liked Do-wook’s style.”

It was an unexpected statement. Even when she ran into Dowook in the lobby before going inside, Joy was just cold.

“He’s cool. “He just said one thing.”

Dowook only blinked. It was because I thought it was a greeting.

But there was no way someone like Joey would say hello. Sarah explained what she meant.

“It means you liked it. “If you take Do-wook’s photo, you will definitely get one included in the street fashion magazine!”

It was a confirmation from the editor-in-chief of Bombe headquarters.

It was obvious that articles about New York Fashion Week would be published anywhere in Bombe around the world, and that photos sent from the New York headquarters would be featured.

Dowook posed in front of Jeffrey.

Sarah suggested various poses and refined her clothing in order to create the most memorable photo for Do-wook among the many people who would somehow be included.

By the time I finished taking pictures and thanking Sarah for her autograph, Korean women who recognized Do-wook started asking for his autograph.

Dowook felt an unfamiliar feeling as he signed autographs in the middle of the streets of New York.

‘What would it be like to become a world-class star?…’

After briefly hugging Sarah for the last time, Do-wook headed to the Hit Entertainment staff who were waiting for him.

After a while, Do-wook’s photos were published in bombe magazines and other magazines around the world.

Although there are only one or two photos in Korea, Do-wook has been given the title of fashionista and dozens of articles have been written about him in international magazines.

Fans’ pride in Do-wook was also rising.

In Korea, Dowook has now become a fashionista who cannot be overlooked.

***

On the plane back to Korea.

While eating the in-flight meal, Do-wook was talking with team leader Dae-hyung Lee.

The story was that the results in New York exceeded expectations. Team leader Lee Dae-hyung praised Do-wook, saying that Do-wook seemed to have done more on his own than he did.

However, Do-wook knew that he would not have been able to handle his schedule so smoothly during his short few days in New York without the help of stylists Han Jeong-ana and team leader Lee Dae-hyung.

“I am grateful. manager.”

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung’s competence was evident from small efforts, such as identifying famous fashion bloggers in advance and informing Do-wook of them, even though fashion was not his area of expertise.

“Haha, but Dowook.”

“yes?”

“Are you sure I’m not trustworthy?”

It was a sudden direct ball from team leader Lee Dae-hyung. Do-wook quietly stared at Team Leader Lee Dae-hyung to understand his true intentions.

“Is it because you came… from Ara Enter?”