Behind Every Star (Surviving as a Celebrity Manager / Yeonein Managerro Salanamgi / 연예인 매니저로 살아남기)

BEHIND EVERY STAR

EPISODE 1

What?

She's still at the farm?

You need to get there now.

I'll find a way to buy some time here.

Tell them she's on her way if they call.

Hello? Won-jae?

Hey.

I mean, why aren't you here yet?

Can you check up on her? We're running out of time.

Hurry, okay? I'm begging you.

-Good grief. -Hello.

I'm Kim Jung-don, Ms. Cho Yeo-jeong's agent.

Here.

-Here. -Sure.

What's going on?

There must be some kind of event. All of Jongno was in heavy traffic.

I barely managed to get here on a scooter.

She's on her way now, so if you just wait a little…

Excuse me.

Won-jae, where are you?

What?

A fender bender?

How's Yeo-jeong?

-Yeo-jeong. -Hey, Jung-don.

Is your class not over?

Goodness, look at the time. I'm sorry.

Won-jae is on standby with the car at the entrance.

-Come as soon as you're ready, okay? -Sure. I'll be there.

Yeo-jeong.

Are you talking to me on the horse?

Yes, that's right.

Why?

You must be pretty good at it now.

Of course, I'm totally good now.

What a relief.

I was actually a little worried.

The US unit stressed that you had to ride the horse yourself countless times.

You were worried for nothing.

Who do you think I am?

Okay. Hang up now. I'll be there soon.

Bye.

I'm in trouble.

Hey, Yeo-jeong.

-Am I late? -No, you're fine.

I didn't shower in case I was late.

-Aren't you glad? -Yes, I'm very glad.

-Yeo-jeong. -Yes?

I have your outfits, hairstyle, and makeup ready,

so don't worry about them.

We'll get a call from the US today.

Okay. Thank you. All right.

-Yeo-jeong, don't worry. -Sure.

-Stay focused today. -Okay.

-Good luck! -Got it.

-Get her makeup ready. -Okay.

We are ready to go.

-This way. -Hello.

Hello.

-Let's start right away. -Okay.

-Hello, Yeo-jeong. -Hello.

Thank you for coming out so far.

-Let's go this way. -Okay.

My goodness.

-Let's start the shoot. -Hello.

-Let's begin! -Hello. Beautiful.

Beautiful. Good.

Okay.

Good.

Nice. All right.

Good.

Okay, looking good.

Good.

I don't think I need to retouch anything.

-You won't need to do much. -It's fine, right?

-It's nice and natural. -She did all the heavy lifting.

Great job today.

Don't mention it.

It seems like there are rumors

-of the next role you'll take up. -Right.

Can I tell her?

Well, nothing's been set in stone.

We haven't even signed the contract yet.

This is for your ears only.

This will be completely off the record.

Quentin Tarantino.

Amazing, right?

What genre is it? What's it about?

It's about this woman who manages a farm.

She travels through time to get her revenge on men, and…

Oh, my.

I was told not to share the story.

Gosh, whatever.

I read through the script and was completely hooked.

I couldn't believe I was getting this chance.

AGENCY CEO AMY

TARANTINO CAN'T WORK WITH YEO-JEONG. HE THINKS SHE'S TOO OLD FOR THE PART.

-This is absurd. -I'll be one of his go-to actors.

So I've been taking horseback riding lessons to prepare for the part.

It's great for women's thigh muscles. I totally recommend it.

This is Method Entertainment.

Yes, I'm sorry, but profile submissions have ended.

Goodbye.

KIM JUNG-DON, MANAGER

Hello, Mr. Kim.

#EMOTIONALAGENT #PACIFIST #ALLABOUTLOYALTY

Yes, I know.

I get what you mean.

But I have a good reason when I tell you not to do that film.

Director.

MA TAE-OH, DIRECTOR

#STRATEGICAGENT #ALLABOUTPERFORMANCE #ICONOFAMBITION

At this point in your career,

you should be focused on quality, not quantity.

Think about it, okay?

Your next project will decide whether you rise to the top or not.

Call their youngest and tell them

that we'll manage Daniel Henney, and reserve first-class seats.

They always say they didn't hear it when it's me who tells them.

Then leave them a message.

Sir, do you have time later?

-Did we get new beans? -They keep ignoring me. What should I do?

Just figure it out, okay?

Is that mine? Thank you.

You're welcome.

Then leave them a text instead of instant messaging.

"I'm leaving you a text as you seem busy."

Be polite and convey a sense of respect.

Yes, ma'am.

I got a text from Alex.

Alex?

Alex what?

Alex, the photographer.

Him?

He says he can't reach you.

He's much clingier than I thought.

-Sorry? -Nothing.

Tell him I'm getting married next week.

-Sorry? -You're here.

-Hi. -Hello.

You're getting married?

Why would I get married?

My gosh.

Use your brain.

Okay? Get it together.

How did it go?

Hey, Jung-don.

What?

Did you get Yeo-jeong's contract from the US?

Yes, sure.

Right.

What's with him?

TARANTINO CAN'T WORK WITH YEO-JEONG. HE THINKS SHE'S TOO OLD FOR THE PART.

METHOD ENTERTAINMENT

"However, a beautiful heart that enriches…"

"That enriches the soul, and the love in our hearts will always be there."

"They only grow with the passing of time."

-"Physical beauty…" -Excuse me.

You can leave your profile there.

Well, I was--

We don't sign with new actors.

It's not that.

I'm here to see Director Ma Tae-oh.

-Do you have an appointment? -No.

Then I'm afraid you can't.

I did text him a moment ago.

Please tell him that So Hyun-joo is here.

He will know once he hears my name.

I'll tell him, but don't get your hopes up.

He isn't someone you can just come and--

Yes, Director.

There's a…

Hyun-joo. It's So Hyun-joo.

A Ms. So Hyun-joo is here to see…

Sorry?

Okay, I understand.

One second, please.

You're here.

Shall we talk outside?

Sure.

Don't worry.

I didn't tell the receptionist anything.

Are you in Seoul on holiday?

-Are you on a break already? -I graduated last year.

I see.

Why didn't you tell me?

I would've sent you a gift.

You did.

Right.

I did.

Actually, it's been three weeks since I came to Seoul.

I'm going to live here now.

Why?

What I mean is, Busan is such a great place to live.

Why would you torture yourself here?

You had a job there too.

I was helping my mom out at her hair salon because I couldn't get a job.

And there was something I actually wanted to do.

And what could that be?