PAID

Translator: NovelBin

In reality, Kang Woo-jin arrived at the multiplex theater in downtown LA just 15 minutes before the end of *Piero: Birth of a Villain*'s first screening. Three vans full of the *Piero* team had gathered for the promotional event. Sitting in the front seat, Woo-jin kept a stoic expression, though inside, he was buzzing with excitement.

“Wow—did you see the crowd in front of the theater?! There were so many people and so many cameras. Looked like a news team! Why is a news team even here for a movie release?”

He was taken aback by the massive turnout of spectators and journalists alike, feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all.

“And that huge poster at the entrance! My face was massive on it! And why is everyone taking pictures right in front of it?”

The poster of the "Joker," his own face on full display, had drawn a crowd. The poster was even bigger than he had expected. Although Woo-jin was trying to keep his excitement in check, he couldn’t help but be thrilled inside.

“Bet Dad and Mom took a picture in front of it too.”

He also grumbled a bit, internally noting, “And why am I the only one in full Joker costume?” His hair and makeup were his usual self, but as a one-time event, he was dressed in his character’s costume.

Sitting next to him, Chris Hartnett watched Woo-jin quietly.

"Even with all the attention from the crowd, reporters, and news teams, he hasn’t changed his expression. It’s like the word ‘pressure’ doesn’t exist for him. That’s what makes him interesting."

Chris turned to Woo-jin with a smile. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Woo-jin, doesn’t it seem rather… ordinary? Given all the media frenzy and the public reaction?”

Ordinary? If this is ordinary, then what kind of life does a superstar lead? Woo-jin hid his surprise, feigning indifference with a calm nod.

“Yeah, a bit mundane.”

“Haha, but it’s still quite something. I expected reporters, but I didn’t think there would be entire news teams here.”