‘Really?’ Min Ho scoffed at Shin Hye. He put his chopsticks down and pulled out a piece of folded paper from his pocket. He opened it and showed it to her manager. ‘Hyung, I need you to tell me who they are from this list,’ Min Ho told him.
Shin Hye tried to grab the piece of paper but Min Ho’s hand was too quick. She sighed, annoyed, and crossed her arms.
‘What’s this?’ Her manager asked, taking the paper from Min Ho.
‘It’s my blacklist.’
‘Let’s see,’ her manager leaned his elbows on the table and studied the piece of paper. ‘She hung out with the You’re Beautiful boys a lot… especially Yong Hwa and Hong Ki. She’s also really close with Seung Gi and Ji Hoon,’ he looked up at Min Ho. ‘I actually thought that Lee Jong Suk was courting her…’
‘Oppa!’ Shin Hye stood up. ‘Are you done eating? I think you should go. Shouldn’t you be preparing for my fan signing tomorrow?’ She smiled at him menacingly.
‘Ah, wae? Min Ho and I are still chatting.’
She held her manager’s arm and pulled him up. ‘This isn’t chatting, this is gossiping! She grumbled. ‘Don't worry, I’ll give him a more accurate list. Bye, oppa!’ She waved her hands, while simultanously pushing her manager lightly. Min Ho looked down, laughing to himself.
‘Aish! Admit it, you just want to be alone with him. I can take a hint,’ he picked up his coat and phone and started walking out. ‘Don’t forget your salon appointment tomorrow!’
Shin Hye and Min Ho escorted him to the door. He was about to leave when he turned around one last time. ‘And you two, don’t do anything reckless! Just stay here. Kanda.’
As soon as the door was closed, Shin Hye turned to Min Ho, scowling. ‘Neo, chincha!’
'Ottoke? Joon hyung just told me to stay here.' He wrapped his arms around her waist and smiled mischievously. ‘I told you I could make him leave. And get information out of him, too.’
‘Wait ‘til I chat with your manager!’ Shin Hye continued to glare at him.
‘You can’t. I haven’t told him about you yet,’ he replied. ‘I’m still torturing him.’
Shin Hye furrowed her brows. ‘Are you sure it’s because you’re torturing him and not because you just don’t want to tell him about me?’
He released her waist. ‘Of course it’s just because I’m torturing him. I was the one who said we can’t keep this a secret anymore, remember?’
She sighed. ‘Arasso. But please tell him fast, oppa. He might get angrier if you keep him waiting.’
Min Ho drove back to the agency for a run through of his events in China. He didn’t want to leave Shin Hye but he figured that she must also be tired from the trip and needed to rest. He, on the other hand, will have to brace himself for work ahead.
As soon as he entered the board room, his manager was talking to their agency’s president and the head of the marketing and publicity division. They looked like they were in a deep conversation. When they heard him come in, they all turned to him, their expressions sombre.
‘Min Ho-yah, you’re here. Sit down,’ President Jang told him in a serious tone. His manager’s phone rang and he moved to a corner to answer it. Min Ho sat down, but already he sensed a weird atmosphere. He was sure this wasn't just a normal run through.
‘What’s going on?’ He asked.
President Jang looked at his companion before turning back to Min Ho. ‘Min Ho, listen. There’s an issue that has been brought to our attention. But we will need your full cooperation, can I trust you on that?’
Min Ho hesitantly nodded his head. ‘Okay. But what exactly is it about?’ He already had a bad feeling. This was the first time in a while that President Jang had that expression on his face. Before he could even answer, his manager came up to the two men.
‘They’re on their way.’
‘Kure. Did you give instructions to the security?’ President Jang asked. His manager nodded his head before looking at Min Ho.
Min Ho frowned. Just then, his phone started ringing. He glanced at the caller ID and looked up to see that all eyes were on him.
‘I have to take this call. Excuse me,’ he said, standing up and leaving the room.
‘Shin Hye.’
‘Oppa! What’s going on? How come Joon oppa just called me and told me to get ready to go to your agency? Did something happen?’ Her voice was frantic.
Min Ho’s eyes widened. ‘My agency?!’ He marched back into the room without hanging up. The three men were now sitting down, President Jang massaging his temples.
‘What the hell is going on?!’ Min Ho was feeling very agitated. As far as he knew, he hasn’t told his agency about his relationship with Shin Hye. If they found out, that means there may be something seriously wrong. He focused on his manager who was also looking at him with a worried expression. Did Hyung find out?
President Jang looked up at him and leaned back on his chair. ‘Finish your call first and we'll talk about it.’
Min Ho sighed and sat down. He swiveled his chair so his back was turned to the three men.
‘Shin Hye, just listen to Joon hyung. I have no idea what’s going on either. If you’re on your way, then I guess I’ll see you in a bit. Be careful,’ he hung up. He turned to face them again. ‘Now, can anybody tell me why Park Shin Hye is on her way here?’
‘I got a call this morning from a hoobae who works for Korea Herald. He asked to meet me regarding a scoop that he says involves you. I just came back from our meeting.’
Min Ho shifted uncomfortably in his seat as he listened. He didn’t like where this story was heading. If his President invited Shin Hye to their agency, then whatever this scoop is surely has something to do about them.
‘There was a tip that you were seen in Park Shin Hye’s parents’ restaurant by yourself. I asked your manager but he seems to not know about this. I could have easily denied it, but my hoobae had a photo as proof.’
President Jang handed Min Ho a photo. He reached for it nervously and saw that it was only his silhouette as he was walking to his car, with his back to the camera. ‘This is it? You can’t even tell it’s me,’ he replied, but his voice was unsteady.
‘I know,’ President Jang replied. ‘But I also know that that’s your car. Which means you were really there. Am I wrong?’
Min Ho was silent for a while before he shook his head. ‘I was there.’
‘He also told me that there were several eyewitnesses of you being in Le Cox in Apgujeong last week. Shin Hye was also there,’ he continued.
‘Then those eyewitnesses should tell you that there were a lot of us,’ Min Ho closed his eyes and put his clasped hands behind his neck.
‘That’s true. You were also with Kim Bum, I was told.’
Min Ho nodded his head. ‘Keunde… can you please get to the point already? I still have no idea what’s going on,’ he said impatiently.
‘Your manager told me just now that you’re dating someone, but he never found out who it was. So let me ask you now. Your answer will determine what we do from here on out. Are you dating Park Shin Hye?’
He sat up and looked at him straight in the eye. There was no point dragging this out. ‘Yes, I’m dating her.’
President Jang sighed and nodded before sitting up as well. ‘Okay then. Now my hoobae told me all these things as a courtesy. To be honest, there isn’t enough evidence here to run a solid article. Herald isn't exactly a tabloid, is it? He knew that it could still do a lot of damage, nonetheless. So in exchange for giving up this scoop, I promised him first-hand news about your activities for the rest of the year. Including an exclusive interview.’
‘Doesn’t that just make us seem guilty?’ His manager chimed in.
‘If he digs deeper and runs that article, we’ll be in more trouble. We know now that there's some truth to it,' he glanced at Min Ho. 'Don't worry. In his eyes, this is not guilt. We’re only taking the necessary safety measures.’
Min Ho raked his hand over his hair. ‘So it’s settled, then. Why do we need to drag Shin Hye into this?’
‘Because soon enough, there will be more evidence – and we can no longer stop articles from coming out. This isn’t just your career, but Park Shin Hye’s, too. She and her agency deserve to know what’s going on,’ President Jang replied firmly. ‘And while we’re at it, we might as well devise a strategy. If Herald got hold of this information, then what’s to stop all these tippers from going to other media outlets? Precautions are essential. And we will need S.A.L.T. Entertainment’s help.’
Min Ho leaned back on his chair and put his hand on his forehead. ‘Fine. But as soon as Shin Hye arrives, we will make the decisions together. Not the agencies.’
Shin Hye got into the elevator with her manager and her president. She had planned on telling him about her and Min Ho’s relationship in a better way, not by being summoned. But more than that, she was getting very anxious. She still didn’t know what was happening. Joon oppa vaguely had an idea, while she already had an inkling. It wasn't going to be good.
She entered the room right after President Kim and her manager. She saw Min Ho stand up from his seat and greet them. When he saw her, he immediately approached and took her hand. He held her in place. ‘Please give us a minute,’ he addressed the room before he led her out the door.
‘Oppa, what exactly is happening?’ She asked as soon as they were out of the room.
He squeezed her hand. ‘Shin Hye, everything is fine. Don’t panic. There are just... minor bumps. The men in there will be talking about how we’re going to go about this situation. Remember, this won’t change anything. Think of it as us getting help so we can be together. Arasso?’
Shin Hye stared at Min Ho’s face. He was telling her that everything was fine, but his expression was full of distress. She doesn’t know what happened, and she’s scared to find out. She smiled anyway. ‘I know. We promised to be brave.’
Min Ho gave her a brief hug. ‘We’re going to be fine
‘Really?’ Min Ho scoffed at Shin Hye. He put his chopsticks down and pulled out a piece of folded paper from his pocket. He opened it and showed it to her manager. ‘Hyung, I need you to tell me who they are from this list,’ Min Ho told him.
Shin Hye tried to grab the piece of paper but Min Ho’s hand was too quick. She sighed, annoyed, and crossed her arms.
‘What’s this?’ Her manager asked, taking the paper from Min Ho.
‘It’s my blacklist.’
‘Let’s see,’ her manager leaned his elbows on the table and studied the piece of paper. ‘She hung out with the You’re Beautiful boys a lot… especially Yong Hwa and Hong Ki. She’s also really close with Seung Gi and Ji Hoon,’ he looked up at Min Ho. ‘I actually thought that Lee Jong Suk was courting her…’
‘Oppa!’ Shin Hye stood up. ‘Are you done eating? I think you should go. Shouldn’t you be preparing for my fan signing tomorrow?’ She smiled at him menacingly.
‘Ah, wae? Min Ho and I are still chatting.’
She held her manager’s arm and pulled him up. ‘This isn’t chatting, this is gossiping! She grumbled. ‘Don't worry, I’ll give him a more accurate list. Bye, oppa!’ She waved her hands, while simultanously pushing her manager lightly. Min Ho looked down, laughing to himself.
‘Aish! Admit it, you just want to be alone with him. I can take a hint,’ he picked up his coat and phone and started walking out. ‘Don’t forget your salon appointment tomorrow!’
Shin Hye and Min Ho escorted him to the door. He was about to leave when he turned around one last time. ‘And you two, don’t do anything reckless! Just stay here. Kanda.’
As soon as the door was closed, Shin Hye turned to Min Ho, scowling. ‘Neo, chincha!’
'Ottoke? Joon hyung just told me to stay here.' He wrapped his arms around her waist and smiled mischievously. ‘I told you I could make him leave. And get information out of him, too.’
‘Wait ‘til I chat with your manager!’ Shin Hye continued to glare at him.
‘You can’t. I haven’t told him about you yet,’ he replied. ‘I’m still torturing him.’
Shin Hye furrowed her brows. ‘Are you sure it’s because you’re torturing him and not because you just don’t want to tell him about me?’
He released her waist. ‘Of course it’s just because I’m torturing him. I was the one who said we can’t keep this a secret anymore, remember?’
She sighed. ‘Arasso. But please tell him fast, oppa. He might get angrier if you keep him waiting.’
Min Ho drove back to the agency for a run through of his events in China. He didn’t want to leave Shin Hye but he figured that she must also be tired from the trip and needed to rest. He, on the other hand, will have to brace himself for work ahead.
As soon as he entered the board room, his manager was talking to their agency’s president and the head of the marketing and publicity division. They looked like they were in a deep conversation. When they heard him come in, they all turned to him, their expressions sombre.
‘Min Ho-yah, you’re here. Sit down,’ President Jang told him in a serious tone. His manager’s phone rang and he moved to a corner to answer it. Min Ho sat down, but already he sensed a weird atmosphere. He was sure this wasn't just a normal run through.
‘What’s going on?’ He asked.
President Jang looked at his companion before turning back to Min Ho. ‘Min Ho, listen. There’s an issue that has been brought to our attention. But we will need your full cooperation, can I trust you on that?’
Min Ho hesitantly nodded his head. ‘Okay. But what exactly is it about?’ He already had a bad feeling. This was the first time in a while that President Jang had that expression on his face. Before he could even answer, his manager came up to the two men.
‘They’re on their way.’
‘Kure. Did you give instructions to the security?’ President Jang asked. His manager nodded his head before looking at Min Ho.
Min Ho frowned. Just then, his phone started ringing. He glanced at the caller ID and looked up to see that all eyes were on him.
‘I have to take this call. Excuse me,’ he said, standing up and leaving the room.
‘Shin Hye.’
‘Oppa! What’s going on? How come Joon oppa just called me and told me to get ready to go to your agency? Did something happen?’ Her voice was frantic.
Min Ho’s eyes widened. ‘My agency?!’ He marched back into the room without hanging up. The three men were now sitting down, President Jang massaging his temples.
‘What the hell is going on?!’ Min Ho was feeling very agitated. As far as he knew, he hasn’t told his agency about his relationship with Shin Hye. If they found out, that means there may be something seriously wrong. He focused on his manager who was also looking at him with a worried expression. Did Hyung find out?
President Jang looked up at him and leaned back on his chair. ‘Finish your call first and we'll talk about it.’
Min Ho sighed and sat down. He swiveled his chair so his back was turned to the three men.
‘Shin Hye, just listen to Joon hyung. I have no idea what’s going on either. If you’re on your way, then I guess I’ll see you in a bit. Be careful,’ he hung up. He turned to face them again. ‘Now, can anybody tell me why Park Shin Hye is on her way here?’
‘I got a call this morning from a hoobae who works for Korea Herald. He asked to meet me regarding a scoop that he says involves you. I just came back from our meeting.’
Min Ho shifted uncomfortably in his seat as he listened. He didn’t like where this story was heading. If his President invited Shin Hye to their agency, then whatever this scoop is surely has something to do about them.
‘There was a tip that you were seen in Park Shin Hye’s parents’ restaurant by yourself. I asked your manager but he seems to not know about this. I could have easily denied it, but my hoobae had a photo as proof.’
President Jang handed Min Ho a photo. He reached for it nervously and saw that it was only his silhouette as he was walking to his car, with his back to the camera. ‘This is it? You can’t even tell it’s me,’ he replied, but his voice was unsteady.
‘I know,’ President Jang replied. ‘But I also know that that’s your car. Which means you were really there. Am I wrong?’
Min Ho was silent for a while before he shook his head. ‘I was there.’
‘He also told me that there were several eyewitnesses of you being in Le Cox in Apgujeong last week. Shin Hye was also there,’ he continued.
‘Then those eyewitnesses should tell you that there were a lot of us,’ Min Ho closed his eyes and put his clasped hands behind his neck.
‘That’s true. You were also with Kim Bum, I was told.’
Min Ho nodded his head. ‘Keunde… can you please get to the point already? I still have no idea what’s going on,’ he said impatiently.
‘Your manager told me just now that you’re dating someone, but he never found out who it was. So let me ask you now. Your answer will determine what we do from here on out. Are you dating Park Shin Hye?’
He sat up and looked at him straight in the eye. There was no point dragging this out. ‘Yes, I’m dating her.’
President Jang sighed and nodded before sitting up as well. ‘Okay then. Now my hoobae told me all these things as a courtesy. To be honest, there isn’t enough evidence here to run a solid article. Herald isn't exactly a tabloid, is it? He knew that it could still do a lot of damage, nonetheless. So in exchange for giving up this scoop, I promised him first-hand news about your activities for the rest of the year. Including an exclusive interview.’
‘Doesn’t that just make us seem guilty?’ His manager chimed in.
‘If he digs deeper and runs that article, we’ll be in more trouble. We know now that there's some truth to it,' he glanced at Min Ho. 'Don't worry. In his eyes, this is not guilt. We’re only taking the necessary safety measures.’
Min Ho raked his hand over his hair. ‘So it’s settled, then. Why do we need to drag Shin Hye into this?’
‘Because soon enough, there will be more evidence – and we can no longer stop articles from coming out. This isn’t just your career, but Park Shin Hye’s, too. She and her agency deserve to know what’s going on,’ President Jang replied firmly. ‘And while we’re at it, we might as well devise a strategy. If Herald got hold of this information, then what’s to stop all these tippers from going to other media outlets? Precautions are essential. And we will need S.A.L.T. Entertainment’s help.’
Min Ho leaned back on his chair and put his hand on his forehead. ‘Fine. But as soon as Shin Hye arrives, we will make the decisions together. Not the agencies.’
Shin Hye got into the elevator with her manager and her president. She had planned on telling him about her and Min Ho’s relationship in a better way, not by being summoned. But more than that, she was getting very anxious. She still didn’t know what was happening. Joon oppa vaguely had an idea, while she already had an inkling. It wasn't going to be good.
She entered the room right after President Kim and her manager. She saw Min Ho stand up from his seat and greet them. When he saw her, he immediately approached and took her hand. He held her in place. ‘Please give us a minute,’ he addressed the room before he led her out the door.
‘Oppa, what exactly is happening?’ She asked as soon as they were out of the room.
He squeezed her hand. ‘Shin Hye, everything is fine. Don’t panic. There are just... minor bumps. The men in there will be talking about how we’re going to go about this situation. Remember, this won’t change anything. Think of it as us getting help so we can be together. Arasso?’
Shin Hye stared at Min Ho’s face. He was telling her that everything was fine, but his expression was full of distress. She doesn’t know what happened, and she’s scared to find out. She smiled anyway. ‘I know. We promised to be brave.’
Min Ho gave her a brief hug. ‘We’re going to be fine
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