The storm had not yet reached Kwon Hyun Hyuk personally; he remained calm, observing the development of the situation.
The dark secrets behind the program were too numerous to count. Once the police's handling results were announced, it was estimated that another huge wave would be stirred up.
By then, how likely was it that the so-called group could continue their activities?
That was a complete question mark.
A loss might turn out to be a gain; it was not a bad thing that Kwon Hyun Hyuk did not debut.
The next day, when Kwon Hyun Hyuk arrived at the film set again, it was already an orderly scene.
Director Kim Sang-seop was no longer in the jovial mood he had been in last night, sitting in front of the monitor, watching the filming on site.
It wasn't until the break, when he saw Kwon Hyun Hyuk, that a smile familiar from last night appeared on his face, greeting him.
"Why do I feel like you and the director have become much closer?"
Lee Naeun also saw this scene on the set and came over to ask.
"We had dinner together last night."
"Ah... that's a pity."
When Lee Naeun heard this, her gaze towards him clearly showed something was off.
But just as she was about to speak, a staff member hurried over to find the director.
After listening, the director looked at Kwon Hyun Hyuk not far away, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by a smile on his face, and then he spoke into the microphone to everyone on the set.
"Everyone, Hyo Joo has sent a coffee truck to support our Kwon Hyun Hyuk. Everyone can enjoy it to their heart's content."
As soon as these words came out, the set fell silent for a moment, followed by a burst of cheers and applause. The crew members on the set all looked at Kwon Hyun Hyuk, their eyes filled with various expressions.
Even though her surname wasn't mentioned, everyone knew her famous name: Han Hyo-joo, the current A-list actress.
And she actually sent a coffee truck for Kwon Hyun Hyuk, the meaning behind this was more than obvious.
It was a declaration that he had someone backing him, that he had connections. Although he was a newcomer, he wasn't someone anyone could bully.
This subtle detail was perfectly understood and leveraged in the entertainment industry, where people are quick to adapt and flatter the powerful.
Especially Han Hyo-joo, who, despite her deep military background causing some negative public opinion, firmly held her ground and feared no controversy.
Her strong background was well-known, just like how people in China know that Jing Tian, Han Xue, and others have strong backgrounds; even the general public is aware of it.
Kwon Hyun Hyuk was surprised for a moment, but then he instantly understood what was going on.
Coffee trucks are a traditional form of support among Korean artists. Renting a coffee truck to provide free coffee to a film crew is usually part of maintaining relationships.
It was still the favor from the previous car accident. She probably learned from Park Jun-jung that he was currently filming and specially sent it.
Under the gaze of many eyes, Kwon Hyun Hyuk just smiled innocently and didn't say much.
Lee Naeun, on the other hand, was greatly surprised by him. Her gaze changed, and she didn't know what she was thinking, but a surprised smile appeared on her face, and she praised him incessantly.
"Wow, does Kwon Hyun Hyuk actually know senior Hyo Joo?"
She clearly wanted to trick him into talking, but Kwon Hyun Hyuk just smiled without speaking.
Lee Naeun hit a wall, her smile stiffened, and then she nodded somewhat awkwardly.
Walking to a corner, Kwon Hyun Hyuk dialed Park Jun-jung's number.
"Do you know about Han Hyo-joo sending me a coffee truck?"
"Ah, I was too busy and forgot to tell you. Yes, that's right, she asked me about it that day."
Park Jun-jung paused, remembering the matter.
"You received it now?"
"That's right, it just arrived, and it made me get a lot of attention in front of the crew."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk said, looking towards the crew's direction.
"This is a goodwill gesture from Han Hyo-joo. Accept it."
Park Jun-jung spoke in a relaxed tone, then continued.
"Her personality is good. The online attacks mainly target her background. You can try to get to know her better."
"What kind of knowing?"
Kwon Hyun Hyuk retorted.
"What kind do you think?"
Park Jun-jung heard the implied meaning in his words, knowing his deeper intention, and retorted.
"If you're brave enough, you can try it, as long as you're not afraid of death."
"That's called being bold due to skill."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk joked.
"Are all the languages you learned in China used for this? Your mother won't let you off if she finds out."
Park Jun-jung complained, finding his imagination boundless.
"Do you have her phone number? I should thank her properly."
"Wait a moment, I'll send it to you."
For Park Jun-jung, Kwon Hyun Hyuk didn't need his guidance on how to speak; he could handle it himself.
Soon, Kwon Hyun Hyuk received the phone number, copied and pasted it, and dialed.
It took a while to connect, and the other end remained silent.
"Sister Hyo Joo, this is Kwon Hyun Hyuk."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk brazenly called Hyo Joo, whom he had only met once, "sister."
"Oh, so it's Kwon Hyun Hyuk."
The other end paused, then Han Hyo-joo's voice came through the phone.
"I just received the coffee truck. Sister Han Hyo-joo, why didn't you say so earlier? You scared me."
Kwon Hyun Hyuk said it vividly, like a simple and honest young man who had never seen a big scene.
"I think I forgot to tell you personally."
Hyo Joo spoke in a relaxed tone on the other end of the phone.
"Anyway, thank you, Sister Han Hyo-joo. The crew members suddenly feel different. Sister Hyo Joo's influence is really effective."
Only Kwon Hyun Hyuk dared to speak of such a utilitarian and realistic matter in such an innocent and honest tone, making it seem effortless.
Such playful words indeed provided enough emotional value, and Han Hyo-joo chuckled on the other end of the phone.
"Kwon Hyun Hyuk's way of speaking is very interesting."
Han Hyo-joo praised him.
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before hanging up. Kwon Hyun Hyuk knew well the principle of not overdoing it, so he just exchanged a few normal words and stopped being playful.
After the call ended, several girls sitting around Han Hyo-joo asked her curiously.
"Who was that?"
"Kwon Hyun Hyuk, Park Jun-jung's nephew."
Han Hyo-joo said.
"How did you meet?"
"It was a coincidence, but Park Jun-jung said he's very talented and might join our company in the future."
She proactively brought up this matter, which also piqued the curiosity of the others at the table.
"Our company hasn't had any young male actors join in recent years, have we?"
Choo Ja-hyun asked curiously.
"It's been several years."
Han Ga in echoed from the side.
"I was chatting with Brother Son Seok-woo the other day, and it seems the company plans to continue expanding its lineup, especially with new generations."
Son Seok-woo is the president of BH Company, responsible for its specific operations. There is also a boss, Lee Byung-hun. The two are partners in the venture and do not conflict.
Han Hyo-joo is a veteran of the company, having been with BH Company almost since its inception until now, so she is well aware of some of the company's development matters.
BH Company is dominated by female artists, and most of the male actors signed are supporting roles, with the overall lineup being older. To compensate for this weakness, the company will inevitably have to adjust its strategy and address this deficiency.
It's not that they haven't signed young actors in the interim, but they haven't successfully managed any, which is not a good thing in the long run.
This is also one of the reasons why Park Jun-jung sought out Kwon Hyun Hyuk; it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but one with multiple underlying reasons.