The Mysterious Art Museum

Chapter 164 (2) - The Mysterious Art Museum

Chapter 164 (2) - The Mysterious Art Museum

Jeong-hun, who had been watching, quietly looks at Yonghan and then crosses his arms, turning back to the paintings.

“You like paintings?”

“.......”

“I've seen your paintings.”

Yonghan is surprised, not having expected Jeong-hun to have seen his work. Jeong-hun smiles and says.

“I could feel the frustration in your paintings.”

“.......”

Yonghan's shoulders slump, disheartened by Jeong-hun's blunt assessment.

‘Yes, to a real artist, my paintings must look insignificant.’

It's a realization.

In the eyes of an artist capable of creating such works, his own must seem mediocre.

Jeong-hun, not looking at Yonghan, but at his own paintings, casually remarks.

“So, step out of there.”

“......?”

What does he mean?

Yonghan lifts his head to look at Jeong-hun. Jeong-hun looks pensively at Yonghan and then says.

“A painting contains the life and emotions of the artist. The frustration embodied in your paintings is not due to lack of skill, but the emotions you are currently feeling. A good artist needs to reflect on themselves.”

Yonghan's eyes widen.

‘He's not evaluating my work.’

It's about the emotions contained in his paintings. And Jeong-hun had empathetically experienced the emotions he felt while creating his paintings and music.

Yonghan is momentarily speechless, staring intently at Jeong-hun.

Jeong-hun glances at Young-ju and then says.

“While it might be difficult to support your singing career, if you focus on being an artist, you're welcome to join the Artist Company.”

Yonghan's eyes widen again.

‘He's willing to accept me? After what I did to him, to that company?’

Jeong-hun glances at Young-ju behind him and adds.

“My soon-to-be wife is so good at her job that the company has grown too big for us to afford to pay your company's penalty. You're welcome to join us after your contract ends or if you resolve it yourself.”

Upon Jeong-hun's statement, the reporters' cameras flash towards Young-ju.

“Hey, this crazy bird.......”

The flustered Young-ju starts to curse as usual but stops herself upon seeing the reporters. Jeong-hun laughs and says.

“So what. We were going to announce it soon anyway.”

Yonghan looks fiercely at Young-ju, who is glaring at Jeong-hun, and then speaks.

"If possible, I would like to sing the congratulatory song."

"I said it earlier. Everyone deserves a chance to correct their mistakes."

Jeong-hun put his arm around Yonghan and smiled.

"So, that's enough now."

"Mr. Artist."

Yonghan bowed, tears streaming down his face.

"I am sorry!"

Jeong-hun smiled, patted Yonghan on the back, and helped him stand up.

"It's time to stop. Now it's time to apologize to yourself."

"......"

"Apologize to the part of yourself that you've suppressed and endured, and correct those mistakes. That's enough. Life gives people multiple chances."

"......"

Though silent, Yonghan's face, streaming with tears, showed he understood Jeong-hun's words.

Jeong-hun turned around, putting his arm around Yonghan.

"Now, shall we go see the next painting?"

Jeong-hun led Yonghan to the next painting.

Monica and Irina, watching them, smiled.

"Irina."

"Yes?"

"About Irina's nickname. Don't you think it suits Ban more?"

"Haha."

Irina nodded, looking at Jeong-hun's radiant back.

"Yes, Titan suits him better than the Star of the East."

* * *

"YM Entertainment CEO Kim Young-min Arrested on Charges of Bribery to Media!"

"Yonghan's Tears of Regret and Reflection, and His Exposé!"

"Prosecutors Decide to Investigate Additional Charges of Sexual Assault and Drug-Related Issues Against CEO Kim Young-min!"

"Yonghan Announces Termination of Contract with YM Entertainment, Finds New Home in Artist Company!"

"Jeong-hun's Private Exhibition: All Works Sold Out During VIP Preview!"

"On the First Day Open to the Public, 100,000 People Flock to W Tree Hotel Theater"

"Jeong-hun Announces Marriage! The Partner is Director Seo Young-ju"

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