100. Issue maker (6)

"Mr. Do-wook!"

Do-wook, who had been staring blankly at the white woman who disappeared arrogantly and Sarah who followed her, looked back at the voice calling her.

Lee Yoo-min, CEO of Yooseong Fashion. CEO Lee Yu-min also seemed to be more careful than usual, as if considering the fact that it is a Markrus show. The modern design of the Markus coat suited her very well.

The reason Lee Yu-min came to the Markrus fashion show today is because she had a close relationship with Markrus. Since the Yoosung Group is growing into a global group, the members of the Yoosung Group are solidifying their position in the world.

Do-wook quickly bowed and said thanks.

"Ah, CEO. Nice to meet you here. Thank you for giving me a good opportunity."

"It's an opportunity. This is all a strategy. Mr. Do-wook is our model, and if you want to grow more quickly in the global market, look a lot and set your eyes here."

At the words of CEO Lee Yu-min, who is not hiding anything, she smiled as if Do-wook had drawn it.

"Our Lucas atmosphere is so good, and Mr. Dowook has already had quite a reaction, right?"

"Huh? What kind of reaction..."

"It's nothing to say that it's only in Korea, and there's a photo posted here on the blog."

"Ah. They say so."

As expected, CEO Lee Yu-min was meticulously checking and identifying related issues.

"Looking at it, today's outfit is really cool. All important people are coming here, so wouldn't at least five of them be interested in Mr. Do-wook?"

"Haha. No way."

"I trust my eyes."

CEO Lee Yoo-min is firm. Do-wook had also seen it, and he knew fashion trends and trends in advance, so it could be said that he had eyes to see to some extent. However, since he is not an expert, there are parts that are difficult to be sure of, but the confidence of one of the leading experts in Korea gave Do-wook strength.

Lee Yoo-min asked as they walked out to the fashion show.

"But what were you standing there looking at?"

"Ah. I think I saw none other than the editor-in-chief of bombe."

"Editor-in-chief of bombe? You mean the famous Joey Carmel?"

"Yes. With short hair..."

"It seemed like it passed by a little while ago. Do-wook saw it too. The force is amazing, right?"

Also, Do-wook is right. She was the person who became the motif of the movie <Hi New York>, which was released in Korea recently and became very popular. Being the motif of a movie meant that it had an enormous influence.

She has been the editor-in-chief of 'bombe', which can be said to be the top of the fashion magazine world, for a long time, and she is also a person who took bombe to the next level while in the editor-in-chief position.

If she said it is right, it is right, and if she said no, it wasn't. At least in the fashion world. Designers who cried and laughed at her words are numerous in New York alone. Designers of luxury brands that you would know by name also tried their best to impress Joy.

Joy's evaluation soon became the evaluation of the fashion world and the evaluation of high fashion consumers. As much as she is a person who had an influence in such a field, the energy she exuded is great. It looked so cold, as if surrounded by an ice wall, that you wouldn't dare to talk to it next to it.

In fact, such a cold and sober personality became a major conflict factor in the movie <Hi New York>.

'That's why I'm pursuing perfection in my work.'

Do-wook thought and opened his mouth.

"I see. But..."

CEO Lee Yu-min sent a curious look as if to ask him to speak.

"The person who works with Joy is Korean?"

"Huh? Is that so?"

"Yes. She knew me. She said her name is Sarah."

She was silent for a moment as if she were trying to remember it. It is the editor next to Joey. It could have been Joey's confidant and at least Bombe headquarters editor.

"Um... I don't think I've heard anything about it yet."

Just because she is CEO Lee Yu-min, it is impossible to know the details of the magazine's internal affairs. It is all the more unavoidable for an editor who had never sent out a single article yet.

"Still, it'd be nice to find out if you're of Korean descent. It might be helpful."

Even Do-wook felt that CEO Lee Yu-min is spinning her head quickly.

"Thanks for the good information. Mr. Do-wook."

"Ah, no. Not much information..."

"Since you say she knows even Do-wook, it would be really nice to know? Even though it's a cold-hearted professional world, it's all done by people, so it's hard to ignore ties."

That is right. It isn't just a Korean story. Whether it is the United States or any other country in the world, the relationship between people is very important. It is not for nothing that the higher the ranks, the more passionate they are about managing personal connections.

So, Lee Yu-min and Do-wook had a conversation and entered the venue where the runway unfolded.

"Maybe I'll be distracted again after it's over. See you later in Korea.'

"Yes. Then. Please come back carefully."

"okay. Mr. Do-wook is also returning to Korea well. then."

After breaking up with CEO Lee Yu-min, Do-wook found his place with the help of the staff. A card with his name 'KANG' on it was on the chair. He picked up the golden card and sat down.

Soon the stage went dark and the lighting changed to runway lights. Amid huge sculptures erected here and there, the logo of Markus appeared on the white runway, and after that, models began to walk out one by one.

The room is hot but still. People's eyes are frighteningly serious, focusing on the new clothes that Markus was announcing and walking the models. Do-wook admired the models who maintained the catwalk even in breakable heels.

On the one hand, he could see why people prefer to be in the front row.

'Certainly the field of view is narrower than yesterday.'

The fortunate thing is that Markus made wider use of space than Lucas did.

While Do-wook's vision was temporarily covered by the person in front.

While watching the silver episode, he met the eyes of the blond editor-in-chief, Joy.

In fact, there is an absurdity in saying that our eyes met. The distance between Joy and Dowook is considerable. It could have been just that her head is on the side of Do-wook.

'But it seems like our eyes met... ... ... ..'

Do-wook thought about it and got a little funny. It is because he remembered that the fans under the stage were staring at each other. In reality, Do-wook was dazzled by the lighting, so no one saw him.

'Looks like I'm too anxious to be in the celebrity eye. Rather than wishing for a good luck, it's just a matter of walking the way you used to... . Do I want to take the easy way too?'

Do-wook shook his head with self-help and soon focused on the show. Joey's cold expression did not change at all. Only Sara, who is by her side, noticed that Joey is staring somewhere.

It is only when she had that level of awareness that she could become an editor by her side and helping Joey.

***

After Markrus' show, Do-wook, who came out, posed for several photographers who asked for pictures. Still, he was a little more used to it because he had done it yesterday.

The camera lens is focused on Do-wook, who is brilliantly digested in a suit and trendy look. Then, there were also people who asked how they felt about the simple Markrus show. It is short English, but Do-wook did his best to answer.

Do-wook, who saw the Markrus show, is a practical and neat design.

They came out clapping at the thought.

Now it is his turn to go to the scheduled interviews. At that time, a familiar voice asked Do-wook.

"Mr. Do-wook. Should I go see it right away?"

it is Sarah beside Sara is a man with tanned skin and a handsome beard who looked like a photographer, carrying a camera over his shoulder.

"Ah. Sarah. I see you from here."

"I couldn't say hello again because our editor-in-chief was there earlier."

"No. It's fine."

Sara pulled out her business card from her black card wallet and held it out. As expected, she is the editor of bombe.

"It's been less than a month since I started working, so it's a warm business card. It's an honor to be able to give it to Mr. Do-wook."

"Yes? No. It's rather strange that you recognize me."

"I'm a second-generation Korean, so I'm American, but I have a lot of interest in K-POP because of the culture. I really like listening to K-K songs these days."

"Ah. I see. Thank you."

"no! Oh, that's a long story. This is my photographer, my free."

It is in Korean, but Jeffrey, the photographer, waved his hand as if he knew that he was being introduced.

"Hi~!" (English)

"Hi, good to see you."(English)

Jeffrey laughed coolly at Do-wook's short greeting.

"Oh! Mr. Do-wook, you must know how to speak English!"

"Very little. It's just English I learned at school."

"No. The pronunciation is really good. Oh, another story. Cross over there. We're going to go to the sidewalk and take a few pictures of Mr. Do-wook. Is it okay?"

Do-wook opened his eyes wide.

"I introduced Dowook to the editor-in-chief earlier as a famous pop singer in Korea."

"Oh..."

"She didn't seem to be interested in it, but she said she liked Do-wook's style."

It was an unexpected word. Even when she ran into Do-wook in the lobby before entering the interior, Joy was cold.

"She just said, 'He's cool.'"

Do-wook only blinked. It was because he thought it was a greeting.

However, there was no way a person like Joey would say hello. Sarah explained the meaning of the words.

"I mean she liked it. If we take a picture of Mr. Do-wook, you will be sure to put one in the street fashion page!"

It is a confirmation from the editor-in-chief of bombe headquarters. Articles about New York Fashion Week would be published anywhere in the world, and it is obvious that the photos sent from the New York headquarters would be published.

Do-wook posed in front of Jeffrey. Sarah suggested various poses and trimmed his clothes in order to leave a picture that would leave the most impression on Do-wook among the many people who would be published somehow.

After taking pictures and saying thank you, by the time he even signed Sara, Korean women who recognized Do-wook asked Do-wook for his autograph. Do-wook felt an unfamiliar feeling while signing autographs in the middle of the streets of New York.

'What would it feel like to become a world-famous star?'

After hugging Sarah lightly for the last time, Do-wook headed to the HIT Entertainment's staff who are waiting for him.

After a while, bombe magazines around the world as well as several magazine media. A picture of Do-wook was published.

In Korea, there are only one or two photos, but dozens of articles about Do-wook published in world-class magazines with the title of fashionista have been poured out. Fans are also feeling proud of Do-wook.

In Korea, Do-wook has now become a fashionista in a position that cannot be overlooked.

***

On the plane back to Korea. While eating the in-flight meal, Do-wook is talking with team leader Lee Dae-hyung.

It was a story that the performance in New York exceeded expectations. Team leader Lee Dae-hyung praised Do-wook, saying that Do-wook seems to have done more on his own than he did.

However, Do-wook knew that he would not have been able to handle the schedule so smoothly without the help of stylist Han Jeong-ah or Lee Dae-hyung, team leader, during his short few days in New York.

"Thank you. Team Leader."

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung's competence is evident from his small efforts, such as identifying famous fashion bloggers in advance and informing them to Do-wook, even though fashion is not his area of ​​expertise.

"Haha. By the way, Mr. Do-wook."

"yes?"

"Do you not trust me?"

It was a sudden direct ball from team leader Lee Dae-hyung. Do-wook stared at Lee Dae-hyeong quietly to understand the intentions of the team leader.

"Is that because... I came from Ara Entertainment?"

End of chapter