The appointed place was not the TV station. It was an acting school located on Rodeo Street of Apgujeong-dong, Seoul. Maru checked the address he got through text once again, before pushing the glass doors of the building. He headed towards the 3rd floor through the stairs next to the noodle restaurant on the 1st floor. He opened the door that said ‘emergency staircase’ and went inside. It seemed that this wasn’t used as there was an elevator in the building. On the walls of the 3rd floor that were painted black were three stripes of red, yellow, and blue, curling around like waves. When he followed the complex lines, he saw banners lined up in front of the entrance. Exceptional teachers, custom-fitted entrance exam acting, the acting school of your dreams. Reading the promotions, he walked past the automatic door. Behind the semi-circular desk in front of the entrance was a lady wearing a black suit, who looked like she might as well be a model with her beautiful body figure. On the chairs lined up next to the walls were people of both genders seeming to be muttering something. He instantly realized that they were here for an audition.

“What’s the reason for your visit?”

“I came here after hearing that there’s...