Minji had always dreamed of being an actress. From the time she was a little girl, she had watched movies with wide-eyed wonder, imagining herself on the silver screen. And now, as a successful actress in her own right, she has achieved her dream. But with that success came a price she never could have imagined.
Her life was constant under the public's scrutiny. Every move she made was analyzed and dissected by the media. She had learned early on to be careful about what she said and how she acted in public, always trying to maintain a perfect image.
One thing she had always been particularly careful about was her relationships. She had seen too many of her fellow actors' relationships fall apart in the public eye, and she had no desire to have her private life laid bare for the world to see. She never planned on letting herself fall in love with anyone. Not until Pham Hanni came along.
Minji sat nervously at the long conference table, her eyes fixed on the door at the far end of the room. She was waiting for the board meeting to begin, the final presentation before filming for her upcoming movie could begin. She couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and apprehension all at once.
She had poured her heart and soul into the project, putting in long hours on set and working tirelessly to ensure that everything was just right.
As she waited, her mind drifted back the months of preparation leading up to this moment. She had studied the script inside out, memorizing every word and detail about her character.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves as the door finally opened and the board members began to file in. Minji's attention was fixed on the musicians entering the room as well, setting up their instruments at the back of the room.
She knew that the soundtrack for her upcoming movie was going to be an important part of the project, and seeing the musicians in person only made it feel more real.
Minji watched with interest as the band members introduced themselves to the board members, explaining that they would be singing the soundtrack for the movie.
One of the band members, a girl with long black hair and bangs, stepped forward and introduced herself. "Hi, I'm Hanni," she said with a smile. "We're really excited to be part of this project."
As Hanni spoke, Minji felt a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach. She couldn't help but be drawn to the girl's easy confidence and bright energy. And as their eyes met, she found herself intrigued by Hanni's beauty, her soft features and playful smile.
As the meeting began, Hanni made her way over to Minji's side of the room and took a seat next to her. Minji felt a surge of nervous excitement at the proximity of the cute girl, her heart beating just a little bit faster.
"Hey there," Hanni said, a playful twinkle in her eye. "So, you're the lead actress for the movie, huh?"
Minji nodded, feeling her cheeks grow warm. "Yeah... I–uhm, I'm Minji."
Hanni grinned, "I've heard so much about you. You're kind of a big deal these days."
Minji blushed even harder, feeling suddenly self-conscious. She wasn't used to being the center of attention like this, and it was a little overwhelming.
"Thanks," she managed today, trying to sound gracious. "I don't know about that, but I'm definitely working hard to do my best."
Hanni smiled at Minji, her eyes flicking with amusement. "Well, you're definitely succeeding..."
"You know, Minji," she said, twirling a strand of her hair around her finger, "you're even more beautiful in person than you are on screen."
Minji felt her cheeks flush at Hanni's words. She had always been a little self-conscious about her appearance, despite her success as an actress. But hearing someone as gorgeous as Hanni compliment her like this made her feel like maybe she was more attractive than she had thought.
