1novels 19. The wronged Lim Yoona
19. The wronged Lim Yoona
When Lee Kyung-sung saw the name Lim Yoon-ah, a smile involuntarily spread across his face, and the sleepiness he had just woken up was somewhat dispelled by this smile.
Just what I wanted, it came true! I wanted to nurse, and my wife arrived.
Having been in the entertainment industry for so long and being a top idol, Yoona has a wide network of connections and is well-informed. She has likely heard about many inside stories that are not available to outsiders and insider information that others cannot see. Now is the time when I need some advice, so asking for her opinion, even if it is just for reference, would not be a loss.
More importantly, chatting more and finding more topics can gradually close the distance and build up goodwill little by little.
Lee Kyung-sung simply made the call, which would conveniently eliminate any potential threat from Lee Seung-gi's mess.
The call had barely connected when, to my surprise, Yoona spoke even faster, with a lazy smile that seemed to come from just waking up.
"Dafa, Jingcheng, the internet is flooded with your name now, it's practically exploding."
"My girlfriends' group chat is buzzing with excitement! A whole bunch of them are talking about you, praising you. Should I give you their contact information?"
Lee Kyung-sung chuckled softly on the other end of the phone, his voice gentle yet firm, "What a pity, I have Yoon-ah, that's enough."
Yoona chuckled slightly, her tone playful and teasing, as if tinged with a hint of jealousy, "Really? But when I saw your photo with Lee Hyeri, you were smiling so happily, it didn't seem like you were happy just having me by your side."
Lee Kyung-sung on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then chuckled softly, his tone tinged with surprise but without any panic. "Oh, I didn't expect Yoona to pay so much attention to me. Lee Hyeri, I never thought I'd run into her at the convenience store. It seems like your girl group is under a lot of pressure. I wish I could travel back to 09 to be with you."
The words were like a needle, gently pricking Lim Yoona's heartstrings. Her previous playful banter vanished instantly, replaced by a tone of melancholy and lingering fear. Her voice softened; even now, thinking back to 09, she still felt a chill. "Back then, our group was just starting to gain traction when we suddenly encountered a black ocean of criticism. Whether it was a music show performance or a fan meeting, the audience was completely silent. There was no support, only scattered boos and malicious shouts. Even the stage lights seemed exceptionally cold."
"We practiced desperately every day, often staying up until the early hours of the morning, giving our all to prepare for the stage, but this is the treatment we received. At that time, everyone thought we were completely finished and could never make a comeback. Some teammates even secretly cried in the practice room, almost losing the courage to continue."
Thinking of Lee Hyeri's situation, Lim Yoona felt a deeper sense of empathy and sighed softly.
She saw the photo of herself and Lee Kyung-sung, which she had specifically looked up, and was also confident that her charm far surpassed Lee Hye-ri's. She wasn't angry, but she had a strong urge to speak out.
However, she was quite satisfied with Li Jingcheng's reply.
"That's why the relationships between your members are closer and more united, unlike many girl groups where the relationships were very bad. I've even seen videos of bullying, which is outrageous."
"Kyungsung, you're not even a fan of Girls' Generation! You're lying to me." Yoona pouted as she listened to Lee Kyungsung's praise.
Lee Kyung-sung frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "These are all things that people in my past life's Korean entertainment novels praised like this. Although I didn't feel anything was wrong, it felt very genuine."
"Yoona noticed all of this. Actually, I only have eyes for Yoona. I don't really know who the other girl group members are."
Hearing his straightforward and honest words, Lim Yoona couldn't help but chuckle and said softly, "You are very honest."
However, Yoona's smile faded quickly on the other end of the phone, and her thoughts drifted to her group, a complex mix of emotions rising within her.
Disputes within the group have never truly ceased. If it's just differences in lifestyle, it's manageable; someone is always willing to compromise. But when it comes to their careers, things become much more complicated. The company itself doesn't have strong film and television resources, yet she and many other members of the group aspire to become actors.
After all, Girls' Generation's development has reached a bottleneck and is even starting to decline. Everyone is planning for their future, and acting is undoubtedly one of the best ways for idols to transform.
But the company has only so many resources. With her high popularity, she naturally gets more opportunities. Kwon Yuri has already secured a role in a drama series through company resources. But what about the other teammates? Those who are equally ambitious and hardworking can't help but feel resentful about the unequal distribution of resources. However, everyone understands that they still need to rely on the Girls' Generation brand, so no one will actively cause trouble. They can only suppress their dissatisfaction and maintain a facade of harmony.
But Yoona doesn't regret it. Some things you have to fight for; if they're not yours, they'll belong to someone else.
Lee Kyung-sung, holding the phone, remained silent, but clearly sensed the change in atmosphere. He recalled that he might have praised the wrong person; he had originally planned to subtly hint to Im Yoon-ah to inquire about Lee Seung-gi, but it seemed he had no choice but to take the initiative.
His tone gradually became serious, even somewhat solemn, "Yoona, there's something I feel I need to tell you."
"Hmm?" Yoona, who was still thinking about some trivial matters, blinked and responded softly, waiting for him to continue.
Without any hesitation, Li Jingcheng went straight to the point and told her the truth: "The police probably found out about us from those thugs. I don't know how stupid Li Shengji is. Doesn't he know the consequences of hiring someone? And he even mentioned your name."
These words startled Lim Yoona, her mind racing as she weighed the pros and cons: Without photographic evidence, the impact wasn't huge, just the rumors. But if it involved hiring someone and implicated her, the impact would be enormous. The only change was time, especially since she had just received the lead role in "Love Rain" from the company.
"And the police officers at the station have already imagined a whole scenario."
"What's the plot?"
"Lee Seung-gi was jealous of you and called people to teach me a lesson."
"..."
Lim Yoona fell silent. Only her soft breathing could be heard from the phone. Her mind was a jumbled mess, as if she could already see tomorrow's news headlines.
"Lee Seung-gi hired someone to assault another person for the sake of Im Yoon-ah."
"Yoona's charm is so great that male celebrities lose control."
When a male celebrity makes a mistake, public opinion shifts to accusing him of "being seduced by a woman."
At that moment, she felt wronged, rational, and afraid. She had done nothing, yet she had to bear the greatest risk to her career...