I arrived at the set after exchanging various stories with Director Choi.
Since it was near Seoul, it wasn’t that far.
A significant portion of the filming was indoors, so the conditions weren’t too demanding, and it was said that just a few settings would be enough to meet the requirements, which is why they chose the most convenient set location for the schedule.
On the contrary, the park scene I was shooting was problematic in this regard.
Because the somewhat dreamlike and cute park that Writer Min envisioned didn’t exist in our country.
So, they decided to simply build a set outdoors and balance it out with CG.
Right next to the indoor set where the main actors were delivering passionate performances, there was a separate space prepared for the external set, and after installing the necessary sculptures, they would supplement it with CG later.
This was exactly where I had arrived.
“Miss Seo-eun, you still have two scenes left. We’ll check your makeup first.”
“Yes, let’s do that.”
Everyone knows how tightly scheduled a Korean drama shooting set is.
Of course, while I was waiting, Ji Seo-eun, the protagonist, was right in the middle of filming.
Once that filming wraps up, they would immediately move here to continue.
While waiting for Seo-eun and the shooting team to arrive, I ended up checking the makeup first.
“Wow, it’s impeccable.”
The stylist who was assigned to me was one of the few people who knew my real identity.
No matter how well I disguised myself, checking my makeup just before filming was mandatory, so it’s been said that Director Yoo gave a casual hint.
Since this staff member also works under Director Yoo, moving from set to set, he’s somewhat trustworthy.
“Truly, there’s nothing to adjust. Whoever worked on you before…”
“I’m not really sure either. I met them by chance. I heard they are active in the U.S…”
“Wow, you really got lucky.”
This stylist, who just thinks this to be regular makeup, kept expressing amazement.
Even without using the full extent of my abilities, their reaction was this strong.
I may need to carefully consider using my mask.
For now, it’s manageable to say that I borrowed the expertise of a makeup artist active in the U.S., but if I become famous, that won’t be easy either.
“By the way, is Director going to shoot with Team A?”
“Ah, but she will be here later. She said she must check Siwoo’s first shoot herself.”
“Really?”
“But right now, her mind is preoccupied with Miss Yuah’s arrival, you know?”
“Miss Yuah?”
“Yes. Do you know her? Miss Heavenly Yuah. The PD is really busy because of Miss Yuah’s appearance. Although it’s just a cameo, it’s after a year since her official acting debut, isn’t it? Of course, it’s bound to be a big issue, so she’s excited.”
“Ah…”
I was trying to divert the conversation about the makeup, but I ended up hearing something unexpected.
In the world?
The name of the actress coming as a cameo was Heavenly Yuah.
No, why on earth would her name be Heavenly Yuah? Isn’t that the name of our Lady Heavenly Demon?
“Well, then I must leave and check on the makeup of others. You’ll be called soon.”
“Yes, well…”
Until the stylist left the waiting room, I kept myself as tense as possible.
Otherwise, I would have been completely flustered.
Even now, my fingers are trembling.
A very ominous feeling was overwhelming me.
“Was there really an actress named Heavenly Yuah?”
I can’t remember clearly.
Actually, it might be normal that I don’t remember.
Even the hottest girl group now, Ashbloom, I only recognized after seeing their pictures.
Overwhelmed by an odd sense of unease, I decided to search who Heavenly Yuah was first.
“…Right, there was such an actress… there was.”
Debuting at the age of 14, she played a four-dimensional high school girl in a teen drama and won the rookie award that year.
She also played significant supporting roles in a few other productions.
Then she took her first starring role in the low-budget film “Innocence,” which focused on school violence.
“Is she really… the one who won the Best Actress at Cannes? Is that even possible?”
After winning the Best Actress award at Cannes at the insane age of 19, everything went smoothly for her.
I also quickly recognized a few of the extremely popular dramas where she starred as soon as I heard her name.
For three years, Heavenly Yuah worked tirelessly and chose her first activity after a year’s hiatus to be a cameo appearance for “Genius Copywriter, Yoon Seo-eun.”
If a star of this magnitude has arrived, it’s easy to understand Director Yoo’s reaction.
“But, why does she look so similar?”
Actually, Heavenly Yuah’s career history isn’t the biggest issue.
The real problem is that this woman bears a striking resemblance to our Lady Heavenly Demon.
This is exactly how Lady Heavenly Demon looked when she changed her eye color to black using the “Black Eye Technique” to conceal her identity.
The Divine Religion’s headquarters is in the Heavenly Mountain and Divine River region.
This place, where Eastern and Western cultures meet, was a hub for foreigners, especially Westerners.
And the head of the Divine Religion, the Demon Queen, was also a Westerner.
Born as a half-blood, Heavenly Demon possessed hair close to blonde, soft brown, and luminous blue eyes.
That’s why people from Central Plains called her “Wall-Eyed Heavenly Demon.”
Of course, during her travels in Central Plains, she always disguised her luminous blue eyes, so very few people have seen them directly.
“Right. This makes sense. Without special powers to alter eye color… that was odd, right?”
Being able to relax for a moment upon finding out Heavenly Yuah had black hair and eyes proved short-lived.
– Heavenly Yuah, Actually Half-Blood? Wears Wig and Lenses for Her Roles.
– Heavenly Yuah, Her Dreamy True Appearance Revealed. Hearts Explode.
It was clear from the articles that Heavenly Yuah was a half-blood who hid this fact using lenses and a wig throughout her career.
When she revealed her true appearance, it was unmistakable — she was the very image of Heavenly Demon.
“Come on, what is this nonsense?”
Is there really a Heavenly Demon in Korea?
Is this some kind of incredible coincidence? Is this even real?
…
After calming myself and thinking deeply, I was able to recall that there truly was an actress named Heavenly Yuah during this era.
This seems like such a strange event, but it is the truth.
There’s a reason I didn’t notice that there was a celebrity in Korea with the same name and appearance as Heavenly Demon.
When I fell into the martial world, for some reason, I reverted to the age of about 6 or 7.
And it was during this time, while joining the Divine Religion, that I encountered Heavenly Demon, who was known then as Young Heavenly Demon, Heavenly Yuah.
No matter how famous Korean Heavenly Yuah might have been, it would be hard to associate a blond, blue-eyed child who looked about 6 or 7 with Heavenly Yuah.
Also, the name.
In the Divine Religion, very few people dared to call Young Heavenly Demon by her name.
Even Heavenly Demon and the Demon Queen refrained from addressing her by the name “Heavenly Yuah.”
Most people used nicknames like Little Heaven, or just Junior Heaven.
It wasn’t until about ten years later that I learned Heavenly Demon’s name was Heavenly Yuah, by which time I’d already forgotten all about the Korean celebrity.
“Well, anyway, that’s not really the important part right now.”
The issue is the existence of a famous actress in Korea who shares the same name and appearance as Heavenly Demon.
This is certainly an odd situation.
It’s unclear what exactly is happening.
“But… is this really something to be so startled about?”
At first, the absurdity of the situation overwhelmed me, but upon further contemplation, I realized it might not be as significant.
I panicked because someone who looked exactly like Heavenly Demon appeared, causing me to overlook the most crucial fact.
Even if their appearances and names match, that doesn’t mean it is actually Heavenly Demon.
“Maybe it’s the reincarnation of Heavenly Demon, or maybe a parallel universe’s version of Heavenly Demon? Of course, that itself is absurd, but the important point is it’s definitely not Heavenly Demon herself.”
It’s truly absurd to even think, but no matter if Heavenly Yuah is the reincarnation or a version of Heavenly Demon from a parallel universe, she is absolutely not the real Heavenly Demon.
If she doesn’t remember me or the Divine Religion, then there’s no reason for her to get mixed up with me.
The worst-case scenario would be if the real Heavenly Demon had come to Korea, but that doesn’t seem plausible no matter how I think about it.
If it were, that would mean a situation similar to mine, which is just completely ridiculous.
Novels that play out like this get criticized for their lack of plausibility.
“However, if the real Heavenly Demon had an experience similar to mine…”
While it’s unsettling, there really isn’t much of an issue.
This world doesn’t have inner abilities or the Divine Religion.
If Heavenly Demon is just a top actress, why should I feel intimidated?
There’s nothing here that can compel me.
“Huh, I don’t know. Anyway, it’s just a cameo, right? There’s probably no chance of meeting her at this shoot. Let me think about it slowly.”
If Heavenly Demon is involved somehow, some problem might arise, but it likely won’t be at this shoot.
There’s no reason for Heavenly Yuah, who is shooting at the studio, to come all the way to this location.
So, I’d better complete the shoot first and then think about it later.
Of course, while I’m thinking this, the slight trembling in my fingertips continues, but that’s probably just a feeling.
…
As the stylist had predicted, the A team, directed by Director Yoo, moved to the park set to film my debut scene.
“How are you feeling? Are you nervous?”
“Hehe, not at all.”
“That’s reassuring.”
Director Yoo, knowing that I’m a complete rookie, approached me to check on my condition.
Since my character is set as a master from the underground arts circle with deep acting skills, it would be problematic if I messed up due to nervousness and had to repeatedly reshoot.
Noticing Director Yoo’s slight concern, I put on a calm demeanor to assure him.
Even though it’s my first shoot, there’s absolutely no tension.
That’s just how filming works in this era.
If a mistake happens, they simply call “Cut,” and reshoot. Even the most famous actors occasionally mess up.
And most importantly, with the lack of internal power here, no orthodox faction will chase me with swords just because I mess up, making the whole situation rather dull.
“Uh…”
I was preparing for the shoot without a care when a commotion was heard from the other side, and someone approached.
It was none other than Heavenly Yuah.
The undeniable top star, Heavenly Yuah, had come to our shooting site.
What is she doing around here?
“…Damn it. That’s really Heavenly Demon.”
Even in the subtle elegance and overwhelming presence, it was clear.
The essence of that woman is indeed Heavenly Demon.
If she were merely a reincarnation of Heavenly Demon, there’s no way the feeling would be this similar.
But the instincts I had, serving Heavenly Demon for 30 years, tell me differently.
That’s not the Heavenly Demon I knew.
There’s something fundamentally different.
It’s not just about whether she possesses inner power; it’s the issue of temperament.
“It’s Heavenly Demon… But not the Heavenly Demon I know?”
So, this woman… Could she be a version of Heavenly Demon from a parallel universe?
I think I’ve met this world’s version of Heavenly Demon.
