CHAPTER 3

Kim Taehyung went viral because he tripped.

Again.

This time, however, it wasn’t into the arms of a terrifyingly handsome conglomerate chairman.

It was over a cable.

On camera.

In high definition.

They were filming a simple scene.

A walking scene.

No lines.

No emotional weight.

Taehyung took one step.

Then another.

Then the cable attacked.

He went down with a surprised little “oh—!” and somehow managed to roll, pop back up, bow apologetically to the camera, and flash the most sheepish smile known to mankind.

The director yelled, “CUT!”

The crew burst into laughter.

Someone clapped.

Someone else yelled, “HE LANDED IT???”

Taehyung stood there mortified, cheeks burning.

“I’m so sorry—”

“It was perfect,” the cameraman said. “Accidentally perfect.”

From the monitors, Jungkook watched.

And replayed it.

Once.

Twice.

A third time.

Kang Daehyun cleared his throat.

“Sir… should I be concerned?”

“No,” Jungkook replied calmly.

“I’m entertained.”

Someone uploaded the clip.

Someone always did.

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Top comments:

🗨️ THE WAY HE SMILED AFTER FALLING???

🗨️ Bro fell like a romcom lead

🗨️ Why do I feel the urge to protect him with my life

🗨️ Chairman Jeon was literally behind the camera. Coincidence?

Reply:

🗨️ There are no coincidences when rich men are involved.

Jiwon burst into Taehyung’s trailer without knocking.

“YOU’RE FAMOUS.”

Taehyung, mid-bite of ramyeon, froze.

“…Legally?”

“Emotionally,” Jiwon said. “The internet has adopted you.”

She shoved her phone in his face.

Taehyung stared.

“That’s my face,” he whispered.

“Why is it… zoomed in?”

“Someone slowed it down,” Jiwon said proudly. “They added sparkles.”

“…Why?”

“Because you’re babygirl-coded.”

“I AM A GROWN MAN.”

By afternoon, the production team was whispering.

“He’s trending again.”

“The chairman asked for the clip.”

“Twice.”

Choi Yunjae slammed his script down.

“This is ridiculous,” he snapped. “He fell.”

“Yes,” another actor replied, “but cutely.”

Yunjae glared at Taehyung.

Taehyung bowed automatically.

“I’m sorry?”

That night, Yunjae posted a vague story:

Some people don’t earn attention. They trip into it.

The internet responded in under ten minutes.

Replies:

🗨️ Why is this giving jealousy

🗨️ Say his name with your chest

🗨️ Imagine being mad at gravity

Jiwon read them aloud dramatically.

“They’re defending you like it’s a sport.”

“I didn’t ask for this,” Taehyung whimpered.

“No one ever does,” Jiwon said solemnly. “That’s how main characters are born.”

The next day, Taehyung received an updated schedule.

* Acting workshop

* Media training

* Personal stylist consultation

He blinked.

“Is this a mistake?”

Kang Daehyun smiled faintly.

“No.”

Later, Jungkook spoke to him alone.

“You’re gaining attention,” Jungkook said. “Some of it will be unkind.”

Taehyung nodded. “I’m used to that.”

Jungkook’s jaw tightened.

“You shouldn’t be.”

“…Sir?”

“I don’t invest in things that break easily.”

Taehyung didn’t know why that made his chest feel warm.

That evening, a popular variety show aired.

The host laughed.

“Did you see that clip? The actor who tripped but smiled like sunshine?”

The panel nodded.

“I looked him up,” another said. “He’s been acting for years.”

“Then why are we only noticing him now?”

The camera cut to the audience.

Someone yelled, “CHAIRMAN JEON EFFECT!”

The studio erupted.

Somewhere in his office, Jungkook turned off the TV.

His lips twitched.

Across town, Yoon Seoyeon closed her tablet.

“So that’s the boy,” she said softly.

Her assistant hesitated. “Should we… respond?”

Seoyeon smiled sweetly.

“No,” she said. “Let him get comfortable.”

Her eyes hardened.

“Then we remind him where he belongs.”

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