01x05 - North Star

[bunniefuu]

This is the first time...

That I've kissed someone like this.

Not because it's
required by the character.

Or playing a role.

But it's the first time...

That I've kissed someone...

As myself.

As Akin.

Once morning comes...

Everything will probably be over.

Just like every time
the director calls 'cut'...

Then all the actors
will discard the roles...

that they've been playing.

It has always been that way.

When I wake up...

Everything...

...will disappear.

No fever.

You're awake?

Kin, you don't have any fever.

Are you hungry?

I feel like I don't have
a fever anymore either.

Must be good medicine.

Give me your hand.

Be my boyfriend, okay?

Idiot!

Since that day,

you've

always been...

always been my little sharky.

He acts as stiff as a rock.

I think

he's trying.

It's his first project, after all.

The series

focuses more on the couple chemistry.

This pairing has decent chemistry.

It's understandable
for a first project.

But acting like this—

He's not putting in enough effort.

At the very least,

can he say the dialogue
with real emotions?

Like this—

Since that day,

you've

been my little puppy.

You recall it
after watching just once?

Because I'm Akin.

Then I'm your little puppy.

Woof woof.

There, that's the North Star.

Kin,

if you had to compare the North
Star to someone in your life,

who would it be?

I won't tell you.

But for me,

it's you, Kin.

Because you,

are like the light in my life.

You're the one

who guided me here.

And...

What about us?

Have you made up your mind yet?

I already told you.

Go win the Best New
Actor award first.

I'll definitely win it
this year.

Keep gloating.

Hey, Kin,

tomorrow ‘The Sexiest Man'
award will be announced.

I think you will
definitely get first place.

And what if you get first place?

Whatever happens,

you're always first

in my heart.

Personally, I just want to be

your sexiest guy.

Hold on, let me try again.

Is this right?

Isn't it okay?

- Yes, but can I try again?
- No.

[Number 1 Akin - 170,902 Votes]
[Number 2 Jin - 170,740 Votes]

Jin.

Congratulations,
go ahead and sit down.

You don't know yet, do you?

The Sexiest Man.

Yay, yay!

Congratulations!

Thank you, thank you everyone.

Thank you so much, thank you.

Yay, yay!

This is the first time Akin has
received the "Most Huggable Man" award

for 2017.

How do you feel about this award?

I'm always happy
with every award I receive.

I feel like this is

a reminder of

all the hard work I've put in.

And it is like another step

towards reaching my greater goals.

Akin is about to say that

the "The Sexiest Man" award is

just the first step.

Then, what is the next,
greater step for Akin?

I am an actor.

I want to be,

the best actor in the world.

Why do you want to be
the best in the world?

It sounds so grand.

I have my grandmother as my idol.

Akin.

Akin.

My grandmother

always told me that

people often compare actors

to stars.

Because no matter where they are,

they shine brightly,

standing out

like stars in the night sky.

But those stars

also lose their shine,

break apart,

and fade away into space.

Sexiest Man! Sexiest Man!

So, I've

never really

wanted to be called a star.

This

serves as a reminder for me

not to get lost in momentary success

that may come into my life.

Being called 'The Sexiest Man'
is truly amazing,

but I don't want to think that

this is the peak of my career.

Because next year,

this title might not
be mine anymore.

Even if next year

I don't get
‘The Sexiest Man' title,

or I come in fifth or tenth place,

or not ranked at all.

The role of the lead actor,
the 'Sexiest Man' title,

might not last long.

But my acting

will stay forever.

And here is Akin, everyone,
please give him a round of applause.

A major change in the Thai
entertainment industry has arrived.

When the rising star, Jin,

claims the title of
'The Sexiest Man

of the Year 2022' officially.

Hey, baby.

Let me have it first.

Oh, it's the real deal.

Jin,

did you really get first place?

Wow, unbelievable.

Has Touch heard about this yet?

Five-time consecutive winner,

- and now Jin has taken the title?
- It's time for a change of era.

- Jin is really strong.
- Sigma really did it this year.

- Unbelievable.
- I accept defeat.

Is Akin's reign coming to an end?

What's up, Na-Cha?

[Na-Cha: Mr. Jade.]

[Na-Cha: Sigma wanted Jin backed for an interview.]

I think it's good too.

Then let's use this opportunity
to promote the series.

[Na-Cha: They only wanted Jin.]

Tell Sigma to maintain their cool.

There will be no
one-on-one interviews.

I'll handle the entire
promotion plan myself.

[Na-Cha: Got it sir.]

[Ning: In today's press conference, I think]

[Ning: the reporters will
definitely focus on you.]

Don't worry about it.

This is nothing.
I've got it covered.

I understand how you feel, Akin.

But don't worry.

No matter what happens,

the team and I

will always stand by your side.

Thank you, Ning.

First of all,
I'd like to congratulate Jin.

For being The Sexiest Man of the year.

Thank you.

Thank you, thank you.

And this is your first year
getting it, how do you feel?

I feel really happy and excited.

This is like my first award

as an actor.

I feel very honored

and really excited.

I'd like to thank everyone

who voted for me. Thank you so much.

Please make way, please make way.

Then, may I interview Akin as well?

Akin?

After holding The Sexiest Man
title for five years,

you've had to give it up today
to Jin. How do you feel?

Are you sad?

Please answer.

How do you feel?

First of all,

I would like to congratulate Jin.

From his work last year,

he truly deserves this title.

You're good too, it's okay.

Akin, does this not
disappoint you at all?

Disappoint?

I've been number
one for long enough.

Now that this year,
I've changed my position,

the view isn't bad at all.

Does it mean that
you have stepped aside for Jin?

And have you had
a conversation with Jin?

- You two aren't fighting off-camera, right?
- Exactly.

Please answer.

Akin, after passing
the torch to Jin,

do you want to say anything to him?

Do you want to say something?

Passing the torch?
What are you talking about?

Me and Akin were

only a few hundred votes apart.

Right?

For me, I think this year

we both shared the first place.

Sharing the crown?

Yes.

Speaking of the crown.

Take the crown, then.

And what about you, Akin?

I agree with Jin.

As for the question earlier,

I don't plan to pass
the torch to anyone.

Congratulations.

On being this year's The Sexiest Man.

But if you're not careful,

next year,
I'll take it back for sure.

Is this a challenge for the title?

Come on.

Let's do the interview
about the drama instead.

Sure.

I bought it for you.

Thank you.

The magazine N-ASH.

They want you guys
to be on the latest cover.

I'm fine with it.

I'm fine too.

Good.

It's probably because
your series is trending.

People online are
making a fuss about it.

And also,

you did a great job managing the press.

Akin?

Are you okay?

Oh.

It's fine.

Our series is doing better too.

Are you sure?

Yeah, of course.

Stop asking too many questions.

Hey.

When is tomorrow's appointment with N-ASH?

We're scheduled for 7 AM.

Okay, I'll go rest then.

Finally.

We've reached the end of this long journey.

Jin, the number one, Sexiest Man.

Congratulations.

Thank you, Ford.

Thank you to everyone.

Thank you to the Sigma team.

Thank you, Touch.

And thank you to Mildy as well.

If it weren't for everyone here,

I wouldn't have won this award.

Thank you, everyone.

Great job.

But I want to warn you
with good intentions.

As someone who has been
working here for a long time,

I want you to

keep your distance
from Akin a bit more.

I know that you like Akin.

And I understand that

there are fans who are shipping

the both of you.

But, but if everyone starts
associating you, a superstar,

with being LGBT,

it's not wrong, of course.

But the range of work you can receive

will no longer be as broad.

Jin.

You're no longer just
a small-time actor.

You've come so far now.

And Sigma believes

that you can go
even further than this.

Let's toast.

Please have makeup
touch up his face.

Please wait here while we move
to the close up.

Dab his face please, dab it.

Once it's dabbed,
get out of the frame.

Come on, clear the frame.

Wait for Meaw to come up.

The picture turned out good.

You two don't have to worry.

I'm watching over it.

The concept this year
doesn't look boring, huh?

The viewers will definitely like it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Kin.

- I have something I want to talk about.
- Not right now.

- But I really want to talk...
- I'm working right now.

Sorry.

Can we both smoke for the closeup?

The Photographer wants a shot of smoking.

Hold on...

What was agreed upon

they aren't required to smoke.

And usually,
Akin doesn't smoke either.

I understand.

But the photographer requested it.

It can't be done.

I'm ready now.

We can continue sh**ting.

Normally, you don't smoke,
so why would you smoke ...?

Both you and I

have a work to do.

Please sit together.

Look at the camera.

Both of you, heads close
together for a moment.

Akin, are you okay?

Akin, are you okay?

What do you want to talk about?

Hurry up and say it.

I don't have that
much free time for you.

Is your next project

a stage play?

How did you know?

Because the lead actor
of this stage play is

with Sigma,

that's why I know about it.

It's a pity though.

I should have auditioned for this,

but I got caught up with
the sh**t with Judy first.

It's good to be
acting with Judy.

She's both beautiful

and talented,

and her image is great.

Every actor wants to

work with Judy.

The downside is that

we might not see each
other for a while after this.

What do you want to say?

Hurry up and say it.

I just want to be sure

about your feelings.

Right now I'm scared.

I'm scared that
after this series wraps up,

we might not see
each other again like before.

It had to be that way.

You might be new to this,

so you

still can't separate
the feelings of the character

from reality.

But don't worry.

After we go our separate ways,

you'll eventually forget about it.

If you feel that way,

then please

just tell me to my face.

Tell me that you don't like me.

Once you say those words,

I'll leave you.

Seriously?

Why do people expect
so much from me?

Including you.

I don't know.

I don't know why I can't do it.

I don't know

if I really

like you.

When you asked me
to do something like that,

I really couldn't.

I'm sorry

for being distant

since the day
I found out the results.

At first,

I thought I would get it,

but the result turned out like this.

I really couldn't take it.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry,

I've been too worried
about our relationship.

I'm happy that

you finally shared your feelings.

Listen, Kin,

from now on,
you're not alone anymore.

Do you know?

Since the day I won
“The Sexiest Man" award,

I've never stopped acting.

But today,

I feel like

I am truly myself.

It's good.

Be careful not to fall.

Wow.

So beautiful.

Take it.

It's not just beautiful.

So cute.

This is a gift,

as a token of our promise.

If the day comes,
when I win that award,

and our feelings are still the same,

let's be together.

What? I didn't hear you.

What did you say?

Sure.

What?

Sure.

Happy now?

Wow.

That is lot of stars.

- That.
- Huh?

Is that the North Star?

Oh,

did you really recognize it?

Well,

everyone has to develop, right?

Hey, Kin.

That night,

you never told me

who your North Star is.

It's a woman.

She's beautiful.

Warm.

I'm here today

because of her.

Hey.

She is my grandmother.

Your grandmother?

Yeah.

Thank you.

[My grandson is the cutest in the world]

I want Sun to

grow up

to be a good actor.

I know you can do it.

Can I hug you

one last time?

I won't get to see you again.

I'm sorry.

I have to go now.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Well, when you have some free time,

take me to visit your grandma.

Sure.

If there's a chance,

I'll take you to visit her.

Promise?

You have promised.

I know.

Okay, let's go soon.

Hello. What's up, Mr. Big Time Producer?

You had to call me?

Haven't heard from you in a while.

Can't I hear your voice?

My...

...Bunny.

Can you come back
and make a song for me?

A song?

What song?

The song for
the series I'm working on.

Hello?

Lit?

Are you still listening?

When's good for you?

The earliest you are available?

You want to see me, huh?

That's good,

we can finally talk about us.

Just kidding.

Anyway...

I'll go book
my flight back first.

See you soon.

Bye Bye.