Legendary Superstar

Minjae had barely slept in when his phone buzzed aggressively on his nightstand. He groaned, rolling over, and squinted at the screen.

[Incoming Call: Manager Donghyun]

With a deep sigh, he picked up.

"Hyung, it's my day off…"

Minjae was dead tired after filming for the last 5 days. His scenes have not been helpful since they were all emotional ones at first, and in the last days, it was all about interacting with his character's fans.

"Yeah, yeah, I know," Donghyun's voice came through the other side of the line. It was sounding way too awake for Minjae's liking. He immediately knew that the man was up to no good.

"But I need you to come to your agency today. There's an important meeting." Donghyun uttered.

"What kind of meeting?" Minjae frowned, sitting up groggily.

"You'll find out when you get here. Just get dressed and come to the office within an hour. It's not something you want to miss."

Before Minjae could protest, the call ended.

Minjae stared at his phone in disbelief for a moment before sighing.

"So much for a day off."

Dragging himself out of bed, Minjae took another sigh. Without a choice, he went to the bathroom and took a quick bathe.

- - -

At Flex Entertainment

When Minjae arrived at the company building, he was immediately led to one of the conference rooms.

Minjae's forehead creased at it. He thought that it would only be a casual meeting, so why was it in a conference room?

When Minjae arrived at the company building, he was immediately led to one of the conference rooms.

Inside, he found Director Chanhyuk sitting at the head of table, scrolling through some documents. Donghyun, his manager, was also there, sipping on coffee like this was just another normal day.

The atmosphere was casual. It seemed like the two had gotten closer to each other.

"Ah, you're here, Minjae." Donghyun smiled at Minjae when he saw him. Then, he gestured for him to sit in front of him.

"How's filming?" Donghyun asked curiously. He wasn't able to accompany Minjae in his recent filming as he was busy with other affairs. However, he made sure to still drive him around for him to be comfortable.

"It's been exhausting, hyung." Minjae slumped into the chair. He sighed and massaged the temples of his head.

"Anyways, what's this meeting about?"

Chanhyuk finally looked up from his papers. He chuckled before pushing a document toward him. Minjae's eyes instinctively went towards it.

"Now that you're soon about to debut, let's talk first about your endorsement," Chanhyuk was happy to say it.

Their department has been favorable these past few weeks because of Minjae's recent success. The company has been kinder to them, and they even received a bonus because Director Lee was happy.

Minjae blinked. "Endorsements?" his forehead creased.

"Wasn't it too early for that?" He asked.

How come they're talking already about endorsement when he hasn't even debuted?

"To early?" Chanhyuk laughed as if he found it unbelievable. You're talking about how early it is when our company has been flooded with endorsement offers?" he smirked before leaning back.

"Your drama hasn't even finished filming yet, and companies are already lining up to have you as their brand model."

Minjae glanced at the document in front of him. There he took his time to stare at it. When he realized the content of it, his eyes widened slightly at the long list of offers.

Skincare, clothing brands, energy drinks, and even an instant ramen company.

"…This is a lot." He uttered in disbelief.

"Yes, really," Chanhyuk confirmed as a small smirk played on his lips. "We already filtered out the smaller offers and the ones that don't align with your current standing. What you're looking at now is a solid list of brands that actually want to work with you seriously."

Minjae exhaled, reading the names on the list again. The fact that they were now considering him as a potential endorser this early felt surreal.

"But there's one offer that stands out the most," Chanhyuk added, pushing another document toward him. It was the whole proposal sent to them.

Chanhyuk wanted to know Minjae's thoughts on it before they passed it to the higher-ups.

Minjae glanced at it, and his eyes immediately caught the brand name at the top.

Lux&Co.

"Lux&Co.? That luxury fashion brand?" His brows furrowed slightly.

"Not just any luxury fashion brand. Lux&Co. is one of the fastest-growing medium-end brands in the industry. They have a strong reputation, and they don't just pick random people for their campaigns." Donghyun nodded.

Minjae hummed, his interest piqued.

"And they're offering what exactly?"

Chanhyuk leaned forward, tapping the document.

"To be the face of a campaign. One shoot, one promotional run. No long-term contracts, but it's still a big deal considering you don't have that much solid base yet."

Minjae scanned through the details. Unlike the other brands that wanted him for a short TV commercial or a basic product placement, Lux&Co. was giving him a chance to be the main model for one of their seasonal campaigns.

"They want me for their Fall Collection Campaign?"

"It's a one-time deal, but it's a major one. Lux&Co. releases four seasonal campaigns a year, and they don't just cast any random rookie for these shoots." Chanhyuk nodded.

Minjae blinked. Most rookies were lucky to even appear in a group photoshoot for a meduim-end brand. But this was different. He's going to be the face of it. Somehow, he was thrilled and excited about it.

"They want you as the main face for this campaign," Donghyun added. "That means your face will be featured in their ads, on billboards, social media promotions, and possibly even some magazine spreads."

Minjae leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temple.

"Why me?" It was a question that appeared on his mind when he thought of it.

Donghyun smirked, sipping his coffee.

"I heard from a rumor that one of the higher employees suggested you. Others were hesitant at first, but CEO Yoona personally picked you."

"I see…" Minjae nodded. He was thankful for the staff who suggested him.

"This isn't a long-term ambassador deal, but it's a damn good opportunity," Chanhyuk explained. "A campaign like this can push your career forward fast. Even if it's just for one season, it'll make people—directors, brands, and the general public take you seriously."

"Also, this isn't just about selling clothes. If this campaign goes well, people will start seeing you as more than just a rookie actor. Your name will start circulating in industries outside of entertainment be it fashion, lifestyle, even high-end endorsements." Chanhyuk added. He wanted to let Minjae know the very importance of it.

Minjae exhaled, setting the paper down.

"I know, Boss."

"Well then, take your time. We won't pressure you into making a decision right away. But, just know that offers like this don't come twice." Chanhyuk leaned forward, his tone more serious now.

"No pressure, but if you say no, the company might actually cry." Donghyun chuckled, leaning back.

Chanhyuk chuckled at what Donghyun said. Truth be told, they were really looking forward to it.

Minjae rolled his eyes but couldn't help the small smile forming on his lips. He looked at the document once more, running his fingers over the brand name.

'A face of a campaign...'

He would be representing Lux&Co. on a much larger scale—photoshoots, interviews, brand events, and even potential international promotions.

It was an incredible opportunity.

Minjae exhaled, setting the paper down.

'This is… unexpected.'

"I know Minjae-ssi. It's a good sign. It means people aren't just seeing you as a fleeting trend. They see you as someone wh o can have a lasting image." Chanhyuk smirked

Minjae remained silent for a moment. He had expected some endorsement deals to come his way, but this? This was on a whole different level.

It will be a campaign. Just one. There will be no commitments and no long-term obligations. It was an easy yes.

But at the same time, it was a challenge.

Minjae leaned back in his chair, exhaling deeply.

Just a few months ago, he was struggling as a rookie actor, wondering if he would ever get a breakthrough. But now, he was standing at a crossroads, facing an opportunity that could change his fate completely.

For the first time in a long time, Minjae wondered.

Just how far was he going to go from here?

Just as Minjae was deep in thought, a holographic screen appeared right before his eyes. At the same time, a robotic voice sounded in his ears.

[Ding!]

[You have been given a new quest, Host!]

[New Quest: Take a Step Into the Fashion Industry]

[Objective: Accept Lux&Co.'s offer and successfully complete the Fall Collection Campaign.]

- Participate in the campaign photoshoot and promotional events.

- Deliver a performance that impresses both the brand and the public.

- Achieve a minimum "A" Rating from the system for the campaign results.

[Rewards: +10,000 EXP in <Acting> and unlock a new gift: "Camera Magnetism" (Increases natural photogenic appeal in photoshoots and video recordings.)