“The next news is about a young girl who has recently captured the world’s attention. It’s the news of the ‘7-year-old girl kidnapping escape case.’”
“Indeed, this incident occurred just two days ago. In Seocho-gu, Seoul, a kidnapping incident took place, and the victims were two seven-year-old girls. The two children were…”
At KAS Broadcasting’s newsroom, around 9 PM, the 9 o’clock news was being broadcast live.
They were covering a globally sensational case.
“…The building where the children were held captive was an abandoned structure scheduled for demolition.
Fortunately, it was located right next to the headquarters of FAC Center.
Kim jumped from the rooftop towards the FAC building,
shattering a window of the 10th-floor management office and landing safely inside.”
“This is truly unbelievable. It feels like something out of a movie.”
“Exactly. At first, when the news broke, the general reaction online was,
‘No way, how could a 7-year-old do something an adult wouldn’t dare?’
‘Isn’t this fake?’ However, the release of nearby CCTV footage turned the narrative completely around.”
“Even I couldn’t believe it at first. Let’s watch the CCTV footage.”
The anchor seamlessly explained the incident, and the news transitioned to the CCTV footage.
The footage, originally from a road surveillance camera, did not show the building’s rooftop.
But suddenly, near the top of the screen, a small figure carrying another child appeared.
The child then broke through the opposite building’s window and disappeared inside.
“It’s still hard to believe, even after watching it again. Now, let’s connect with an FAC management team employee who was at the scene.”
The interview that followed included witnesses from the FAC building, a detective in charge of the kidnapping case, and actress Yu Ji-hyun.
“Thanks to Kim’s brave actions, the children were rescued. And with the arrival of the police, the kidnappers attempting to flee were arrested.”
“Indeed. These kidnappers were revealed to be the perpetrators of past cases, including the Choi kidnapping and Yang abduction-murder cases. The police are now dismantling the associated criminal organization and are confident that they will soon eradicate child abduction crimes entirely.”
“All of this was made possible by the courageous actions of a mere 7-year-old girl. She not only ensured her safety but also protected her friends.”
“Furthermore, this case has drawn international attention. The New York Times reported on her exploits under the title ‘Amazing Korean Girl.’ Numerous countries around the world have also covered this story. Next, we’ll look at global reactions to this case.”
The segment shifted to reactions from foreign media and netizens.
All expressed amazement at the girl’s bravery and offered high praise.
“Currently, Kim has requested that her personal information remain private…”
More details followed, but since Kim did not wish her identity to be revealed, her personal details were not mentioned at all.
However, on the internet, people were already speculating that the girl was the same one from the past Garter Belt assassin video and Filler commercial.
As a result, online communities were ablaze with discussion.
Globally, the Garter Belt video and Filler advertisement resurfaced, gaining immense attention.
The 9 o’clock news continued its coverage before eventually concluding.
“Good work, everyone.”
“You too.”
Anchors Joo Ki-young and Shin Min-jung exchanged farewells after the broadcast.
“This case is unbelievable no matter how many times I hear it. How could a 7-year-old even think of jumping from a rooftop?”
“I still can’t believe it either. I’d want to meet her and ask her myself.”
“But she’s doing such a thorough job keeping her identity hidden. Why would a child who did commercials two years ago do this?”
“Who knows? The whole world knows who she is now, but she’s still a kid. She doesn’t need the burden of all that attention.”
“That’s true, but…someone brave enough to jump off a rooftop doesn’t seem like they’d fear cameras.”
Min-jung discussed the case with her senior, Ki-young, as they wrapped up for the day.
Min-jung, who had risen quickly to become the 9 o’clock news anchor, was only 27 years old and highly skilled.
“Well, she’s still just a kid. Good work today. See you tomorrow.”
“Good work, senior.”
Ki-young drove off in his car, while Min-jung headed home by subway.
“Wow… How is this even possible?”
“By the way, she looked so pretty, even in the CCTV footage. I guess beauty really is a gift.”
“I wish I were born like that…”
Though it was late, the subway wasn’t as crowded as during rush hour.
Everyone was still talking about the case.
‘What kind of child could she be? I’m so curious.’
Min-jung hadn’t seen the Filler commercial or the Garter Belt video from two years ago.
She decided to watch them once she got home.
After a quick meal at home, Min-jung sat in front of her computer.
“Wow… She’s stunning. Was she only 5 years old here?”
In no time, Min-jung became a fan of Siyeon.
“I hope she debuts someday. She’d be perfect as an idol or actress.”
Min-jung hoped for Siyeon’s future success.
Meanwhile, in a massive building in a city in western France, the chief designer of the luxury brand “Chanel,” Cole Lagerfeld, was watching a video on his computer.
“Cole, what are you watching?”
Just then, Chanel’s CFO, who had come looking for him, asked.
In the world of fashion, Karl Lagerfeld was nothing short of a legend.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he shaped modern high fashion and Chanel itself.
“A video of a young girl from South Korea.”
The fact that he was watching a TV show video from a small country in the East was unbelievable.
Karl Lagerfeld meticulously managed everything he saw, heard, tasted, and felt.
Everything he experienced became inspiration, which, in turn, became the fashion he created.
Because of this, Karl Lagerfeld generally avoided chaotic videos.
The fact that he was watching a Korean TV show was an extraordinary event.
“…You, of all people? The one who says not to even speak to you during distractions, watching this noisy TV show?”
“Can’t you see the fashion of this child?”
Karl Lagerfeld pointed to the child in the video.
A very cute and beautiful girl performing action scenes against an adult man.
“‘Garter Belt’? What kind of show name is that…But the child is indeed very beautiful.”
“It’s not just her face. Her clothes. I hear she personally selected them herself.”
“Impressive for a child, I must admit.”
“Tsk. A businessman like you wouldn’t understand. You have no idea how remarkable her sense is.”
“Ha. So, are you saying you’d make her your model?”
“She’s still too young for that. But… if she manages to surprise me with her fashion a few years from now, who knows?”
“Good grief. Just show me the next season’s collection already. I’m leaving, Karl.”
Ignoring the CFO, who waved him off and left, Karl Lagerfeld continued replaying the video.
No matter how many times he watched, the style was unbelievable.
Instead of the skinny fit popular in Korea, she wore black denim with a moderate width.
On top of that, a turtleneck that revealed her figure, paired with a leather jacket.
Despite being a child, she carried the outfit with a flawless elegance and a genderless vibe.
The ensemble featured bold, sharp lines intertwined with graceful curves.
Chanel was fundamentally a women’s fashion brand.
Yet, this child transcended gender, evoking various impressions.
At times, she showcased the beauty of powerful, straight lines.
Other times, she embodied the elegance of flowing curves.
It wasn’t just about her choice of clothes—her body itself held an extraordinary beauty.
It was akin to the allure of a seductive spy or the movements of an assassin.
He couldn’t take his eyes off her.
“To be inspired like this at my age…I’ll have to delay my retirement. I can’t wait for time to pass.”
She was far too young to choose as a model right now.
But if, a few years later, she could astonish him once more—
“…Fascinating.”
Karl Lagerfeld himself couldn’t predict how he would act at that moment.
And it wasn’t just in France.
“…For this shoot, I’ll do it without safety equipment.”
“…What did you just say, Tom?”
“This child. I absolutely must meet her.”
Even in Hollywood, America.
“This martial art is…”
In Hong Kong, China as well.
And in various countries around the world.
“…Keep an eye on this child.”
Even in places beyond the reach of the world’s light.
Siyeon began to attract the attention of many.
“…Chaeyoung, I want to eat.”
“Uh, so? I’m eating too, you know?”
“I can’t eat unless you let go. I’m right-handed too.”
Some time later, at kindergarten.
Chaeyoung had been clinging to me all day, likely traumatized by what happened back then.
Not just clinging, but holding my right hand tightly with her left, dragging me around everywhere.
If we were apart even briefly, she would tear up right away.
She couldn’t handle even that level of trauma.
She had no talent for being an assassin at all.
Forget being an operative—it would be surprising if she wasn’t expelled from the underworld.
“Then I’ll feed you, Siyeon! Open wide, ah~”
Since Chaeyoung was holding my right hand and I couldn’t eat,
Jiyeong, who was sitting nearby, scooped up food and held it out to me.
Jiyeong was definitely a step above Chaeyoung.
Her determination to become my operative was evident.
Of course, that didn’t mean I accepted the food Jiyeong offered me.
She might have been plotting to poison me after years of earning my trust.
I brushed away Jiyeong’s hand and started eating with my left hand.
I had practiced pretending to be left-handed many times before. This much was easy.
“Wow! Siyeon, you’re ambidextrous?”
“Well, yeah, you could say that.”
Jiyeong clapped her hands and went back to eating her food.
Chaeyoung also managed to eat well, holding my hand with her left and using her right.
Even after that, Chaeyoung didn’t leave my side until Hye-won came to pick her up.
It was annoying, but I decided to tolerate it until we graduated kindergarten.
According to Mom, Hye-won used her connections to keep me out of the media spotlight.
Whenever I turned on the TV, it seemed like there was still a lot of interest in me.
But no one came looking for me in person.
My original plan after the filler ad was to stop all such public antics, so it worked out well.
I owed Hye-won at least a little gratitude for helping me stay hidden.
Anyway, the rest of my kindergarten life passed with me sticking close to Chaeyoung and Jiyoung.
The three of us ended up going to the same elementary school too.
Six stormy years passed like that, and we…
“…Haa.”
“I really hope the three of us end up in the same class! Right?”
We ended up going to the same middle school together.
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