I Want to Be a VTuber-Chapter 320: The Calm Before the Storm (3)

'Her posture is straight.'

Nael Arno thought as he observed the person sitting across from him. She looked exactly like the image he had seen in the PV.

As he had mentioned, Nael Arno had reviewed not only the variety shows Seoyeon appeared in but also her movies and dramas. He hadn’t been able to confirm Kyungsung Lady yet since it hadn’t premiered in the West, but he had seen the PV.

After watching all of those, the one thing Nael Arno felt was that Seoyeon’s acting skills were truly impressive. However, it was difficult to infer what her personality was like.

Her appearance in variety shows was extremely light and cheerful, while her roles in films leaned towards a much heavier side.

'Is she really this kind of young lady?'

Young lady.

Yes, that’s exactly the impression she gave—she had the image of a proper, composed young lady. Her posture was straight, her face showed calmness, and her gaze was clear.

He had heard she was Korean, but her eyes were a striking sunset color. When he looked at her, it strangely gave him a sense of calmness.

Even Nael Arno, who was usually quite sensitive, felt this way, so it was easy to imagine how others might feel.

"I’ve seen the PV. And the poster, of course."

The conversation was carried out with an interpreter in between.

Nael Arno first explained why he had called them here.

"It was very impressive. The clothes we designed seemed to fit perfectly. A warm spring vibe. We tried to emphasize the elegance of the hanbok, and it came across well."

"I’m a little embarrassed to hear you say that."

Seoyeon gently placed her right hand on her cheek and smiled shyly.

Park Jungwoo, who was standing next to her, slightly trembled as he watched her.

How could someone change so much?

'Is this a habit that comes with reaching that state?'

Anyway, Park Jungwoo observed Seoyeon carefully as he thought.

Normally, Seoyeon didn’t have any noticeable habits or specific behaviors.

She was neutral.

That was the closest description.

Her personality wasn’t the issue; it was more that she didn’t have any specific habits.

The only exception was when she had done something wrong—then she would subtly avoid eye contact.

Most of the time, she was indifferent, and that was likely why she had no one to talk to at school.

Now, however, she looked different, as if she was playing the role of Yeonhwa Princess, and her demeanor changed.

First of all, there were little gestures that appeared when she moved. For example, when she felt awkward, she would place one hand on her cheek. When she smiled, she would gently cover her mouth with her hand.

At first, Park Jungwoo had thought it was just acting, but it didn’t seem to be the case. Seoyeon’s actions felt very natural.

'Come to think of it, her actions are a bit like her mother’s.'

He thought of Min Sua, who had appeared in Golden Duckling.

When he thought about it, Seoyeon’s actions were very similar to Min Sua’s.

Of course, their personalities were different, and so were their mannerisms and actions.

Min Sua had the charm of a kind woman, while Seoyeon gave off the impression of a noble young lady—one raised in a prestigious household.

'There are some similarities, though.'

Seoyeon, as a rule, looked directly into people’s eyes when speaking to them. She always did that, and if it could be considered a habit, then it was.

But normally, Seoyeon’s neutral, cold expression would prevent her from maintaining eye contact with others during conversations. This was likely one reason why she had no one to talk to at school.

And Seoyeon now, although she still looked directly at people’s eyes, felt different. Her gaze had the gentleness of a spring breeze, which made her appear more affectionate.

"The feedback from Biol’s headquarters was also very positive. I was impressed, which is why I arranged this meeting to see for myself."

Nael Arno spoke, pausing for a moment. He felt a little uncomfortable with Seoyeon staring at him so intently.

'It’s similar to the feeling when I met a princess from the UK.'

He realized where this feeling was coming from—when he had met members of the British royal family, those with titles and estates.

It was probably when they had discussed the clothing designed with the UK’s image in mind.

'Though, the real princess was a bit naïve.'

At least the way she sat was similar.

Before she opened her mouth, that is.

Anyway, the outfit designed to represent Britain had been worn by a princess, and it had received high praise.

Now, Nael Arno was looking at Seoyeon and feeling a similar impression. In fact, if anything, she felt even more like a princess than the royal family member he had met.

Was it acting?

Or was this her true personality?

Either way, it was enough for Nael Arno to admire her.

"We’re looking for a model who can appeal to the Asian market. In that regard, actress Ju Seoyeon gives off the right vibe."

"I don’t think I can call myself that famous an actress yet, can I?"

"Ah, of course, actress Ju Seoyeon is first and foremost a house ambassador."

A house ambassador.

It meant she was the local ambassador in Korea, which was Biol's face in the country.

"However, who knows what the future holds?"

He said this as he briefly glanced at Park Jungwoo.

Park Jungwoo was also still a house ambassador.

But he was nearly at the level of becoming a global ambassador.

If his recognition increased just a bit more, he could easily move up to become a global ambassador.

Of course, Nael Arno couldn’t say that out loud.

"I heard your performance in Japan was impressive. Also, Kyungsung Lady received great reviews from international critics."

After mentioning this, Nael Arno paused for a moment.

"I have a good feeling. Kyungsung Lady will definitely get positive feedback. Besides, I’ve heard there’s a drama that’s set to be released on Nettrix."

"Do you mean Mine?"

"Yes. I heard the PV will be released tomorrow."

"Mine might not give the image you’re looking for."

Seoyeon felt truly awkward when it came to this part.

Even though she had crafted her image like this now, thinking back, her representative works often had a more intense, fierce feeling.

Especially in movies.

Cha Seo-ah was like that, and Yuina was also clearly a villain.

And now, Jin Yeonseo in Mine took it a step further.

Her actions were almost cruelly continuous.

"Haha, of course, the image in dramas and movies is important, but ultimately, what matters most is the actor themselves. Works are just a way to make the actor’s name known."

If Kyungsung Lady and Mine did well, for example, if it did half as well as Child’s Game, Seoyeon’s name would rise in the West immediately.

'I’ve heard people say idols might be better, but this actress is right for it.'

Nael Arno had a firm conviction about this.

To be honest, until he met her, he had thought idols might be a better fit.

Recently, the momentum of Korean idols in Asia had been quite significant. However, Seoyeon fit perfectly with the brand image Nael Arno had in mind.

Above all, her appearance was overwhelming.

Then, there was her presence. It was as if the darkness absorbed the light, a stillness that captured people's attention, drawing their gaze.

"We plan to invite house ambassadors from various countries in France this time. I would like you to join, alongside Park Jungwoo. In other words, I would like you to attend the Biol Ready-to-Wear fashion show."

"Me, you mean? But I'm not even a proper model yet, am I?"

"Yes, the notice will be coming from the Korean branch soon. It won't be a long wait. There's not much time before the fashion show."

Could it be this quick?

Seoyeon was a bit taken aback. But she soon calmly nodded.

Outwardly, she appeared to accept it without much surprise, with a composed demeanor. At this sight, Han Jae-gwang, the head of the Korean branch, was quietly astonished.

'I never imagined that actress Ju Seoyeon would rise to this point. I didn’t expect that using her as a temporary model would have such a ripple effect.'

More importantly.

'Even with Nael Arno in front of her, she can speak so comfortably.'

This applied to both Seoyeon and Nael Arno. Nael Arno was as sharp with his words as his sensitive personality.

Han Jae-gwang had done these kinds of meetings several times, but he had never seen Nael Arno speak so calmly. Park Jungwoo likely felt the same.

That’s why he was sitting quietly, with a slightly surprised look on his face.

It was as though he had been overwhelmed by Seoyeon’s aura, and Nael Arno’s words were exceedingly polite.

"I’m looking forward to that time. I don’t have high expectations for the model... but this time, it feels a little different."

The conversation between Nael Arno and Seoyeon ended there.

After the meeting ended without any real issues, Park Jungwoo sighed in relief.

"Wow, I’ve become a model."

"Are you still doing that?"

"Well, I can't just quit because I want to."

"I’ll feel better after a good nap."

Seoyeon smiled as she looked at him, and Park Jungwoo scratched his head.

"...You’re still going to do that, right?"

"I guess so. Everyone seems to be expecting it."

"Yeah, seems like it."

"Of course, the one most excited about it is... oh, I haven’t said everything yet?"

Seoyeon raised her hand to cover her mouth and smiled. It was a beautiful sight, but to Park Jungwoo, it was one of the most annoying expressions he’d seen.

"Are you trying to tell everyone about this? You’re trying to embarrass me, aren’t you?"

"I don’t think I’m easy enough to be embarrassed like that. Yeah, easy."

"I was wrong. Please, stop."

Seoyeon thought this was pretty fun, too. Even though she was acting the same as usual, the change in atmosphere made everyone around her react completely differently.

Especially Park Jungwoo’s reactions were so amusing that she wanted to keep teasing him.

Should she show this to others next time?

'Biol Ready-to-Wear is such a great opportunity.'

On a separate note, Seoyeon was honestly a bit surprised by the opportunity she had received.

She had thought she would only be a house ambassador. In other words, a local model limited to Korea.

She had expected that would take time—maybe next year, or the year after, it would slowly be finalized.

But suddenly, she had become a house ambassador.

If the press found out, it would immediately be big news.

'I should tell the journalist later.'

This could be considered an exclusive story.

Being an ambassador for a luxury brand was the kind of thing everyone wanted, but very few could achieve.

Especially for female celebrities, becoming an ambassador for a luxury brand was an incredibly valuable thing, and it wasn’t something you could just aim for.

"France is my first time, so I’m a bit excited."

"......"

At Seoyeon’s words, Park Jungwoo briefly calculated the dates in his mind. The date of the Biol Ready-to-Wear show. The fashion show lasted one day, but considering other events...

As Park Jungwoo thought about it, he couldn’t help but sigh.

'...I need to stay sharp.'

At least five days.

He might be exhausted the whole time they would be in France.

****

[Actress Ju Seoyeon Becomes Biol’s Korean House Ambassador in France]

The title wasn’t overly sensational, but it was direct and clear.

As with most article titles, it would usually be embellished with flowery language to grab attention, or focus on a more provocative subject.

But this time, there was no need for that. The facts alone naturally attracted people’s attention.

"What? When did she become a Biol ad model? Last time, she said it was just a part-time job."

Hwang Minhwa, as usual, was browsing through internet articles when she came across Seoyeon’s article and widened her eyes.

She was also an ambassador for another luxury brand, but that had only happened last year.

Seoyeon, in just one year, had become an ambassador for a luxury brand.

"If only I wasn’t Yuina."

Grinding her teeth, Hwang Minhwa let out a sigh and relaxed her gaze.

Anyway, she had enjoyed Kyungsung Lady, so it wasn’t as easy to burn her competitive spirit as before.

Still, she didn’t like it.

"Perfect timing."

Yunari, a celebrity from the same Horizon Company, glanced at the article and spoke.

She had withdrawn from Seoul Escape due to some issues but was now thriving in other projects.

Of course, Hwang Minhwa wasn’t fond of Seoul Escape, so ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) she had been treating Yunari well in case things went well for her.

If things did go well...

'I should push her towards better roles.'

Hwang Minhwa thought this and cleared her throat.

"Yeah, the article broke just in time for the PV release."

How did Seoyeon become an ambassador? The moment Biol released the information, the article came up, so it seemed she had known about it beforehand.

Han Seona, a reporter from Sunyang Media, often wrote articles about Ju Seoyeon.

'The investors in Mine are going to love this.'

Unexpected accidents involving celebrities do happen, but it’s rare for them to receive such good news.

Right now, GH Group was shocked by the rare situation.

"Biol ambassador? Ju Seoyeon?"

"At this timing?"

"The news is all over the entertainment media right now."

She was always a topic of discussion, but today, it was particularly good timing. She had suddenly become an ambassador for a luxury brand, and her attention had skyrocketed.

Having already appeared in several great projects, Seoyeon’s fame had increased even more.

[Nettrix OTT Drama, Mine PV Premieres at 00:00:00]

At the same time, the premiere of Mine was imminent.

The Mine PV was released globally across Netflix .