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Chapter 131 - 135

Chapter 131

{Oh, oh, your prince is over there!}

A video of Genie wearing a traditional Korean costume, dancing with a sword, was playing on the billboard. A movie trailer appeared shortly after.

{What is that fluttery outfit he's wearing? It looks like a skirt, but it's not feminine. It's exquisite and stylish, though? Is that black thing on top of his head a hat?} As Rayford continued asking questions, he couldn't take his eyes off the trailer. He didn't know anything about the movie itself, but the graphics and composition of the video looked so good that it was attention-grabbing even though it was short. He didn't know if they were dancing or fighting with a sword, but it was so intense and sharp that it was breathtaking. It was very fast-paced as well, and the composition of the video was ever-changing.

{It's Korea's traditional costume. I heard he was shooting a historical movie, so I guess that must be the one. Hey, look over there.} As Hugh answered, he pointed at their surroundings. Quite a number of people had stopped in their tracks on the streets to watch the trailer with a dreamy look in their eyes. Their gazes were full of love and admiration for Genie.

{He must be very popular in Korea.}

{He hasn't exactly done much to promote himself or boost his popularity, but it seems like he's starting to build a fanbase in China and Japan these days as well.}

He didn't go out of his way to act in productions or promote himself overseas for the sake of becoming a Hallyu star. Still, recently, his popularity was increasing in East Asia. It wasn't forced either. And judging by the fact that the majority of his fanbase was created naturally without any help from external factors, it was a sign that he would explode in popularity soon. This was a result created by an actor who had debuted only a year ago.

{You know a lot, huh?} While Rayford was preoccupied with focusing only on Actor Chae Woo-Jin and nothing else, Hugh looked into the other external factors and forecasted his potential.

{Ray, I bet my life and death on this movie as much as you did. Did you think I picked just any random actor for this movie?} Hugh chanced upon the video on YouTube and fell in love with Genie, but that was not the only reason why he picked him. He would not be qualified to be a producer if he hadn't taken marketability as well as various conditions into consideration, just like Rayford.

{Is he currently shooting that movie?} While listening to Hugh's response, Rayford felt disappointed that the trailer had ended.

{It will be released in a few days.}

{You truly know everything, huh.}

{I think you're more incredible.} Hugh mentioned why Rayford didn't have any other plans or contingencies for their trip and sighed. Impromptu planning was Rayford's greatest forte, but in truth, he wouldn't have been as successful as he was today without the calm and collected Hugh by his side.

{Let's have dinner first. We're currently on vacation.}

{Yeah, we're on vacation,} Rayford replied cheerfully and blindly walked forward.

{Not that way.}

{Yes!}

As soon as Hugh said that while looking at the Maps app on his phone, Rayford turned around and walked back to his friend. There were a lot of customers at the bulgogi restaurant listed in the tour booklet, and the quantity of meat was little for its price. It would have been nice if it was delicious, but the meat was tough, and they had served them wilted greens. On top of that, their customer service was terrible.

{I'm worried.}

{About what?}

{I guess I'm just wondering if my prince will be like this too. There are only a lot of rumors about him, and I think I'd be very disappointed if I find out he's nothing more than a pretty doll on the outside.}

{Just disappointed?}

{I'd be sad too.}

After watching Genie's commercial, Rayford's love for him solidified. Looking at Genie's ensemble - a suit with a sword on his back, his appearance was exactly what Rayford had always imagined Jin to be. In their upcoming movie, their character, Jin, would be wearing a suit as well. He was a cold-hearted, and rational swordsman who wore glasses with his bangs swept neatly to the back. However, he couldn't help but fall in love with Genie's appearance despite the absence of glasses.