Lee Jiyeon felt an unusual burden while working on Kyungsung Lady. It wasn’t the film’s genre, nor was it the pressure of being one of the leads.@@novelbin@@

The truth was simpler: working alongside Ju Seoyeon made her uneasy.

"Aren’t you two on good terms?"

This was the question Jo Seohui often asked, especially when Jiyeon approached her for advice during audition prep. Even after landing the role, Jiyeon frequently sought Seohui’s input, much to her occasional annoyance.

"Getting along is one thing."

"What does that even mean?"

"Hey, Jo Seohui, do you even have many friends?"

Seohui could only sigh at Jiyeon’s reaction. The truth was, she didn’t have many peers she considered friends.

Most of her "friends" were industry connections—a wide network, yes, but not true companionship. This was the reality of growing up in an environment where trust was scarce, surrounded by heirs of conglomerate families and the ever-present fear of leaked personal information.

Interestingly, the few people Seohui treated without sharp edges were those she met through Seoyeon—like Park Jungwoo or Lee Jiyeon.

To Seohui, Jiyeon’s defensive demeanor felt odd, almost as if she were putting up walls unnecessarily.

"You’re worried about disappointing her, aren’t you?"

Jiyeon didn’t deny it. Of course, Seoyeon had already seen her acting, especially in her earlier works that aired on cable dramas. They had even casually discussed them, mentioning strengths and weaknesses.

But performing on television and acting directly alongside Seoyeon were entirely different.

This was Jiyeon’s first time witnessing Seoyeon’s full intensity on set, her dedication palpable during every take.

While Jiyeon thought she had gotten used to it during the filming of Kyungsung Lady, there were moments that shattered that illusion.

"You’re planning to die, aren’t you?"

Yuina’s voice, cold and cutting, echoed through the scene.

The commanding presence she had exuded all along felt magnified to an uncontainable level.

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