Kwon Hyun Hyuk didn't just randomly approach this girl.
The moment he saw her, he instantly had his own thoughts.
Although he was a rookie actor, he actually had quite a few individual fans, or rather, fans brought over from his previous identity as an idol trainee.
As he developed further, his fan base would inevitably grow larger and larger.
Generally speaking, actors have high public recognition, but their fixed fan base does not increase as much as their recognition, which is a limitation of the acting profession.
However, there is a group that combines the advantages of both idols and celebrities.
That is the korean wave actor, or in more common domestic terms, 'traffic'.
Korean people refer to actors who have high popularity and influence overseas but not the same influence domestically as korean wave actors, often labeling them as such.
In the past two years, the most representative is Cha Eun-woo, followed by Song Kang, and further back in time, Lee Min-ho, Jang Keun-suk, and others. A considerable number of actors developed along this path before transitioning later.
Although Kwon Hyun Hyuk possessed outstanding acting talent, what was more eye-catching was his physical appearance. With this advantage, it was natural for him to develop along this path.
Kwon Hyun Hyuk proactively contacting fans was precisely because he wanted to manage his fan base well, to help his future career development.
Brand endorsements and marketing buzz all rely on fans. If managed well, they can unleash considerable energy.
Cultivation must start from childhood. While he hasn't gained momentum yet, he can still intervene. If he doesn't manage them and the fan base grows later, fans might not necessarily listen to what he says.
Haven't you seen how Cha Eun-woo, despite having transitioned into an actor, is still demanded by fans to remain unchanged, just like an idol?
Kwon Hyun Hyuk got Yoo Yoona's contact information and saved it. After he left, Yoo Yoona completely lost her composure, unable to suppress the tumultuous emotions in her heart, her face flushed with excitement.
It was also her first time being a fansite master; she had no experience, everything was new, and she was purely generating content out of love.
Just a brief encounter was already the happiest thing for her, making her feel that all her hard work had paid off.
"Still no assistant. What kind of shoddy company is this?"
It's no exaggeration to say that Yoo Yoona might be the stranger who understands him best.
She had searched for the address of his shell company only to find nothing, staked out the television station, and even searched online for any trace of him.
She remembered every frame and every shot of him on camera clearly, and she was well aware of his public schedule.
Do not underestimate how crazy a fan can be. Thankfully, she wasn't a sasaeng fan.
After Kwon Hyun Hyuk turned and entered the set, he saw Kim Ro-woon.
Upon seeing him, Kim Ro-woon happened to have something to say to him and called out to Kwon Hyun Hyuk.
"Are you free tonight? Just tonight. There won't be any time after this."
"Are you saying?"
Listening to this fragmented sentence, Kwon Hyun Hyuk instantly understood.
"That's right. Later, they'll be busy with schedules again, making it hard to squeeze out time."
In this circle, it's just like you know him, and he knows her, connecting one by one. It's no different from everyday social circles. Status affects social interaction, but not significantly.
Because everyone will be an idol who is popular for a few years and then fades.
"Who all will be there?"
Kwon Hyun Hyuk asked curiously.
"Do you know Minnie? From Gidle?"
Kim Ro-woon suddenly mentioned a somewhat unfamiliar name. Seeing his bewildered reaction, he added more.
"Gidle?"
Kwon Hyun Hyuk had an impression, but not much.
"How did you all meet?"
It felt like people who wouldn't have any overlap, yet suddenly their names were mentioned, which was actually a bit confusing.
"I'm not close, but Ji Hyo is. She's the one who called them. Ji Hyo and Lisa are close, and Lisa and Minnie are both Thai, so they got to know each other and started hanging out."
Kim Ro-woon had already informed Park Ji-hyo in advance and briefly told him that Minnie was her friend.
"So, it's us together. If there are many people, they won't think that way. It's best to be careful. If fans find out, it'll be another problem."
Kim Ro-woon was quite cautious, but even his mindset was focused on hiding and not being discovered, rather than simply not doing these things honestly.
This mindset might explain why idols always seem to end up dating.
"Call me when you leave tonight."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk nodded and said.
The conversation then shifted to other topics, and they chatted aimlessly.
It wasn't until the crew finished work that the two left the set together and returned to their hotel to tidy up.
Coming back to it, their popularity wasn't high. One was a second-tier idol, and the other was a rookie actor who hadn't even debuted. Even if they took off their masks on the street, not many people would recognize them.
There were too many people in Hongdae, not just Koreans, but also tourists from overseas who came specifically for it. The probability of these sharp-eyed tourists spotting celebrities was much higher, so they didn't go to Hongdae and went to Hannam-dong instead.
The two arrived early and specifically requested a private room, which offered good privacy.
After a short wait, two masked girls were led in by the waiter.
One by one, they took off their masks, revealing their faces.
"This is Ji Hyo and Minnie, and this is Kwon Hyun Hyuk."
After they were seated, Kim Ro-woon took the initiative to introduce everyone.
"Just call me Kwon Hyun Hyuk."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk smiled at the two girls and said with a laugh.
He watched them, subtly observing them.
He wasn't particularly interested in either of these two girls, but making friends was fine.
Not only was he looking at them, but they were also observing him.
Kwon Hyun Hyuk was famous in some ways, and unknown in others.
Park Ji-hyo and Minnie had already learned about him through Kim Ro-woon before meeting, having a general understanding.
The scandal about the rigged auditions naturally goes without saying; now he was restarting his career as an actor.
Actually, there's not much need to say all this. They were all just a group of young people of similar age.
Kwon Hyun Hyuk suddenly remembered something and extended his hand, wanting to shake hands with the two of them.
Nowadays, girls aren't shy or unwilling to shake hands and exchange pleasantries when meeting, especially those from the entertainment industry making friends. So, the two successively shook his hand.
For a moment, Kwon Hyun Hyuk's gaze went blank, then he quickly recovered, skillfully masking the change in his eyes.
"Before I became a trainee, I was always a fan of Twice."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk said with a beaming smile.
"So, after you became a trainee, you weren't anymore?"
Park Ji-hyo said, teasing him with a smile.
"After becoming a trainee, I became a senior I desperately wanted to approach."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk said this without blushing at all, and even added a playful remark.
Girls rarely dislike hearing flattering words. After hearing them, they didn't find it cloying and thought he was a very interesting person.
He said whatever was appropriate for the person he was talking to. He said he was a fan, and he was a fan. His words were all made up on the spot, but his attitude wasn't annoying.
This was the opening. Since they were all around the same age, they quickly started chatting about various topics.
Kwon Hyun Hyuk was still processing the information stream in his mind.
He had detected incredible news.