The Crest of Waves [Korean Adaptation]

Middle 3.

Monday,
Fall 2022

Café Namusairo, Jongno-gu

Situated in a less crowded part of the city, it's the coffee shop where you can taste rare coffee such as Panama Geisha. At a small yet private function room of this traditionally striking coffee shop, Sung Dong Il sat at the far end of the table, hands clasped together staring at the blank seats infront of him. The room was filled with vintage wooden designs that give off a very calming vibe. Perfect for the news he was about to drop in a few moments.

Mr. Park, the head of Lotte Cultureworks, entered the little function room, holding his documents and immediately sat beside the Sunbaenim

"Good morning Sir, The production team are on their way; Mr. Kim and Ms. Son's team are arriving in a few minutes. They're around the area already. Have you ordered your breakfast, Sir?"

He was looking intently at the old man, because to be completely honest, he's quite nervous about this project and he hasn't told anyone of this surprising reunion.

He fan himself and waited for his response,

The old man smirked and sipped through his warm water. He looked at Mr. Park and finally answered;

"Calm down, Mr. Park. Have a cup of coffee. Aren't you excited seeing the two reunite? Two of the most anticipated korean personalities are collaborating for a huge project like this. I've waited quite a long time for this to happen again."

He was still holding his mug, Mr. Park was about to say something when the sliding door flew open and then—

"Annyeonghasseo, Sung Dong Il sunbaenim." Hyun Bin bowed infront of the old man, Secretary Yang and Vast team followed.

"How are you, Hyun Bin ssi?" Dong Il couldn't call him by his real name. It was new to his tongue,

"I'm good, Sir. I just got back from countryside filming for our documentary."

"Great. I heard you're working with Han Suk Yu? You'll surely learn a lot from him"

"That's right sir, he's very light to work with. But he's so full of wisdom. Sometimes, he's like a Father figure too." He smiled and sat down,

"I'm happy to hear that, then. But I hope you'll still consider this project we're brewing for you."

"Of course, sunbae. It'll be a pleasure to work under your production."

While the two were talking, Mr Park nodged Secretary Yang's elbow and asked;

"Does he know?" Mr. Park asked Secretary Yang,

He leaned closer and whispered,

"If he knows who he's going to work with, do you think he will be even here? I doubt. Let's just wait for his reaction."

He smirked, he knew Tae Pyung that well. He talked it over with Vast team and they all agreed it was for the best. In the end, Tae Pyung will still be the one to decide.

Their breakfast was served and his team ate 'em first. It was still too early, 8:15am. The call time for the meeting was at 9 on the dot.

A few minutes later, Tae Pyung finished his coffee and excused himself and made his way to the powder room at the back door.

The moment he left, the main door of the function room flew open,

Director Son Eon Jin entered with her shoulder length hair, wearing eye glasses. She was in simple white loose polo and slacks.