The Journey of Love by an Idol

Episodes 104

“Annyeong haseyo, Kang Daehyun-imnida.”, greet Daehyun after Jang Hyun Joo introduced himself first.

“Hyun Joo-shi, I am still not used to this quiet atmosphere.”, Daehyun said later.

“A-ah.. Daehyun-shi is more used to the crowds at off-air concerts huh.”, Hyun Joo said.

“Hm.. I have to learn from you.”, Daehyun said.

“Oppaaaaaaa..”, suddenly someone shouted from the audience seat and made the two surprised.

Hyun Joo, who was used to the atmosphere at the awards ceremony, did not really ignore it and wanted to continue the dialogue in the script for the nomination reading tonight.

“Omo... Who is it? I hope you scream for me.”, greet Daehyun casually.

Almost all the guests who were the majority of actors and actresses laughed at Daehyun's voice.

“OK... time to read out the nomination?”, asked Daehyun plainly.

“Ah. ne.”, Hyun Joo replied awkwardly as he was unfamiliar with Daehyun's spontaneity on stage.

Although Daehyun said that he was very awkward, but he actually managed to get rid of the awkwardness first and more relaxed.

“Good.. We read together - the same. 1, 2, 3”, said Daehyun gave a clear aba - aba this is not in their script.

“The best TV Drama nomination is...”, yelled the two of them compactly.

Then the big screen not far from them began to display the nominations - the best TV Drama nominations including their drama that is being aired. Both of them showed shocked faces because a week before this, the crew did not tell them at all that their drama would be nominated.

They only received two nominations including Best Couple, Best Actress and New Actor in separate categories.

“Oh... did I not see wrong?”, Daehyun asked Hyun Joo.

“Yes, I was a little surprised too. Okay Daehyun-shi.. Let's open the winner?”, Hyun Joo asked not so much as Daehyun said.

“The best TV Drama winner is Beautiful Village.”, both shouted.

The drama PD on duty and present at one of the guest tables immediately stood up and smiled. A large screen shot instantly took a picture of him as the man climbed onto the stage.

Daehyun and Hyun Joo immediately retreated from the mic area. Hyun Joo handed over the trophy and Daehyun gave the flowers and then allowed the PD to give him two broken pieces, he said.

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“Please sit here.”

“Ah. thank you. The two of us?”, Hyun Joo asked using a gesture for fear of making a sound when cultural art attractions were displayed as a distraction from the event.

“Annyeong haseyo.”, several other actresses and actors who were at the table with them both gave smiles when Daehyun and Hyun Joo greeted and sat down.

They were already familiar with Hyun Joo. However, it was not the same with Daehyun. Some appear to have Hyun Joo talking while Daehyun enjoys traditional dance and music on stage.

the first 10 minutes he was able to focus. However, minutes later, Daehyun began to look for anything that could keep him busy. Playing mobile phone will only make it look indifferent. Daeun has been waiting for it since in the waiting room.

Initially Daehyun took one sheet of tissue and made several figures from the tissue. Activities that remind him back to the High School period where every hour of study he can certainly produce 10 figures from the paper in his book.

Daehyun put the small figures on his desk. Whenever any name is called for successfully winning the nomination, Daehyun will stand up and clap along with other rookie celebrities, and sit back.

Daehyun's boredom began to increase until he tried to look towards the audience. His hilarity, beyond Daehyun's expectations, as soon as the man looked back, the screams coming from a group of onlookers instantly cried out in excitement.

Daehyun was surprised. At first he did not know that they were screaming because of him. He thought they were watching the celebrity being called forward. When the three times Daehyun circulated his gaze backward because he wanted to find Daeun's whereabouts, they shouted back.

Some celebrities who realized this turned to Daehyun to just look at the man.

“I'm sorry.”, Daehyun said every time she met a celebrity with her eyes.

He really had no idea that they were actually yelling because of him and felt guilty for taking the spotlight off those who won the nomination.

When Daehyun was busy trying to calm down by continuing his origami tissue, the MC suddenly called his name. Everyone applauded and felt he was back on duty to congratulate him by standing up and clapping, Daehyun again did so.

He was not aware that this time it was him who managed to win the best newcomer male actor nomination.

“Oh?”, Daehyun is confused as all the views point to him.

“Daehyun-shi.. Congratulations.”, said Hyun Joo who was standing next to him.

“Eh?”, Daehyun is still confused.

“Congratulations.”, several pairs of staring eyes as if saying those words to her.

Then Daehyun realized what happened when he saw his picture was already plastered on the big screen in front of the stage.

“Daehyun-shi.. Please”, call the MC back when Daehyun does not go forward as well.

With a relaxed pace and appearing to bend over several times, Daehyun advanced to the front of the stage to receive the award trophy and also flowers.

Several drama crews appeared to be on stage giving some extra flowers and even unfurling banners behind her. Hyun Joo also came forward along with one of the PD's.

“Ah. You all may not believe it. Just now I was just busy trying to keep me calm in my chair, enjoy this evening, and go home satisfied...”, Daehyun began his short speech.

“Oppaaaaaaa...”, someone back.

“I was really curious who was yelling. Maybe you can meet me outside the building later.”, said Daehyun smiling.

He said it very casually and made some people there laugh and wonder.

“Neeeeee...”, replied the group of people again.

Daehyun chuckled in front of the mic before continuing his sentence.

“I'm so grateful to everyone who's worked so hard for this drama. PD-nim, Hyun Joo, Soo Chae, Soo Kyung, Min Jae, Lee Yoon Hoo gamdong nim, writer-nim, stylist, everyone I can't name one by one. Kamsahamnida.”, Daehyun said briefly, densely, and clearly.

“Congratulations.”, Hyun Joo told Daehyun from the side before descending to the bottom while Daehyun had to walk backstage.

Daeun immediately got off the audience bench to head backstage. He really did not expect Daehyun to win this nomination among senior actors.

“Daehyun Oppaaaa.. Woah... Did you win this nomination? You really won it?”, Daeun keeps asking questions because she doesn't believe.

“Can I hold it?”, asked Daeun.

“Please. Do I have to go back there again?”, Daehyun asked one of the standby officers.

“Hm... in five minutes you can go back there.”, said the staff.

“Yaaa... Lee Daeun.”, call Daehyun as soon as the staff that was out of their room.

Daehyun pulled Daeun and hugged her briefly. Daeun immediately froze.