Legendary Superstar

"Nice shot,"

The camera shutter clicked as the photographer commended Minjae's current post.

Minjae stood at an angle while both his hands were placed on his side loosely. He was looking straight at the camera with a serious expression on his face.

"Good. Just hold that."

With another click, the camera flashed blindingly and another picture was taken.

"Turn slightly to your left."

Minjae quickly followed the instructions. He turned to the left while still maintaining his posture. It might look a little bit stiff on the eyes, but it was a perfect posture once taken.

His current pose shows his outfit naturally. It emphasizes everything from his accessories and the clothes that he needs to model.

"That's perfect."

Another click sounded.

The photographer's voice remained steady yet enthusiastic as he guided Minjae through the shoot. He was deeply impressed.

"Now, tilt your chin up just a little. Yes, just like that."

Lux & Co.'s in-house photographer, Seheon, had come into today's shoot fully prepared for a long and frustrating session.

He had worked with plenty of rookies before. There were some that were promising, but most were stiff, unsure of their angles, and visibly awkward in front of the camera.

That was also the reason why he had to develop a routine over the years. When working with rookies, he'd usually start with simple poses to ease them and pray they loosen up before going to more the awkward angle.

In their line of work, aside from having an eye for detail, patience was also another key.

But today was different…

Or rather, Minjae was different.

Seheon watched through his camera as Minjae moved with an ease that was rare for someone so new. Each instruction he made be it just a slight turn or adjustment in his posture was done well.

It was as if Minjae already knew how to frame himself perfectly for the camera. There was no hesitation in his movements, no awkwardness or even stiffness that he usually needed to coach away.

"Alright, let's add some motion," Seheon instructed. "Take a step forward, but keep your upper body relaxed."

Minjae did as what was instructed. He took a step forward and adjusted the way he stood. The weight of the wool coat shifted naturally with him. The fabric draped perfectly on his legs and his turtleneck was shown even more.

Click. Click.

Seheon lowered the camera slightly, exhaling through his nose in amusement.

"You've done this before, haven't you?" he asked, curious about it.

Minjae blinked, caught off guard by the sudden comment.

"Not really… I… uhm… Just practiced a bit."

Seheon let out a quiet laugh.

'Practiced a bit?' If this was Minjae with just "a bit" of practice, then this kid would definitely go far.

"Alright, let's move on," Seheon said, his voice lighter now.

"This time let's do a different one. Place your hands in your pockets, shoulders a little squared, and lean back."

Minjae adjusted his pose once again. He placed his hands in the pocket of the coat, stood straight, and leaned back a little bit. His expression remained composed, but it was effortlessly charismatic.

The studio lights also illuminated the contours of his face, highlighting the sharp structure of his jawline and the refined elegance of the clothes he was wearing.

'Maybe today's shoot won't be so bad after all.' Seheon smirked to himself before the camera clicked repeatedly.

Across the floor, the executives of the company were deeply impressed. They were talking behind the monitor as they watched how the shooting for the campaign takes place.

"The outfit looks even better in motion," Yewon commented.

"It's exactly what we envisioned," Another agreed. "Minjae surprisingly brings the brand to life."

Yoona, the CEO, observed quietly, nodding in satisfaction. She had some doubts for this campaign, but seeing Minjae in action only solidified her confidence in their decision to cast him.

The other executives nodded in agreement.

"He's a natural," Jisoo added, admiration clear in her tone. "Most rookies would need hours of direction just to look comfortable but look at him. He moves like he's been doing this for years."

"It's rare," another executive murmured. "Most models make the clothes look good, but Minjae makes you want them."

Yoona's lips curled into a small, knowing smile.

That's exactly what she envisioned for this campaign.

They had taken a risk casting a relatively starting actor for this campaign.

And now, watching Minjae command the camera with ease, she knew they had made the right call.

Seheon, who was standing by the set, continued giving instructions. His energy was noticeably lighter than at the start.

"Let's do a side pose, Minjae. Relax your shoulders, and give me a half-smile—just a little, don't force it."

Minjae adjusted smoothly, his expression subtly shifting from a serious one to a happy one. The same as earlier, the result was still stunning.

Click. Click. Click.

Seheon took more shots than he can count. After a few more poses, he lowered the camera and grinned.

"That was excellent, Minjae-ssi. You're a natural one."

"Thank you," Minjae gave a polite nod, breathing steadily as he could finally relax.

Within minutes, Yewon arrived.

"Let's move on to the next look," Yewon announced, stepping in with the styling team. "We'll keep the momentum going."

Minjae returned to the styling room, where the team quickly prepared his next outfit. It was a sleek, double-breasted black coat layered over a fitted knit sweater, paired with tailored slacks and leather boots.

As he stepped back onto the set, ready for round two, he could already tell that this campaign was going to be a success.

The shoot continued seamlessly, with Seheon occasionally giving feedback and instruction, though most of the time, Minjae instinctively knew what to do.

Minjae understood his angles, his expressions, and how to bring out the exact image the photographer wanted to convey.

Throughout the entire process, CEO Yoona and the rest of the executives watched from the monitor room, observing his every move.