The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 15



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Episode 15

The content covered in this work is a work of fiction based on real events.

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The next day, Hyunsoo visited the Hyehwa Station office building to sign an exclusive contract with Pioreum.

As soon as he entered the building, an employee waiting in the lobby greeted him.

“Actor Kim Hyun-soo, I heard you were coming. I’ll bring you this way.”

Hyunsoo followed the staff’s instructions and headed to the CEO’s office.

The hallway leading to the CEO’s office was lined with profile photos of the agency’s actors.

If we sign the contract, Hyunsoo’s face will soon be hanging somewhere in this hallway.

As they entered the representative office on the 6th floor, Woo Ji-yoon greeted Hyun-soo with her signature confident smile.

“You won’t regret joining us at Pieroreum.”

While I was preparing documents related to the contract, an employee brought out a car.

On one wall of the representative office, posters of the works and awards of actors who have been active in Pieroreum were displayed.

At that time, I was looking around the inside of the representative office.

A faint scream was heard from somewhere.

“This sound… … .”

Occasionally, loud and small laughter and shouts could be heard mixed in.

When Hyunsoo tilted his head with a slightly frightened(?) expression, Woo Jiyoon opened her mouth with a smile.

“Oh, I see there’s acting training going on downstairs.”

“Are you talking about the office building?”

“Yes, since we are a company that has grown mainly with new actors, we put the most emphasis on the training and growth of actors. The reason the company is located near Hyehwa Station is to sign an MOU for acting instruction with nearby theater companies.”

Hyunsoo nodded after hearing Woo Jiyoon’s words.

Indeed, there was a good reason why the actors belonging to Pieroreum Entertainment were recognized as talented.

Hyunsoo, once again thinking that he made the right choice in choosing Pioreum Entertainment, reviewed the contract terms along with an explanation of the benefits and welfare he would receive as an exclusive actor for Pioreum Entertainment.

“The basic settlement ratio for a 3-year contract period is 7:3. When there is a schedule, a road manager and vehicle support will be provided.”

The road manager and vehicle support are also exceptional, but for a new actor, 7:3 is not a bad settlement ratio.

“The conditions are better than I thought.”

To this extent, it could be said that it was the best condition among the agencies that had offered Hyun-soo a contract so far.

Woo Ji-yoon nodded at Hyun-soo’s words.

“In the case of actor Kim Hyun-soo, he is already known through TV and the internet, so it is difficult to think of him as a simple new actor. I don’t think of this as a one-time thing.”

The time and money it takes to promote a new actor is truly enormous.

In Hyunsoo’s case, it was no different from accomplishing those processes alone, without an agency.

And that too with just one piece.

This is why the settlement ratio is set higher than that of other unknown actors.

“Vehicle support and manager… … .”

The days when I was working as an unknown extra actor.

When I was warming my feet by the kerosene stove in the actors’ waiting room where the cold wind was blowing in, the people I envied the most were none other than the actors who had proper agencies.

I was so envious of the environment where I could warm up for a moment in a van with the heater coming in.

A scene of checking the script while heading to the filming location in a van driven by the manager.

When I was an unknown actor, I endured the cold and hungry life as a supporting actor, dreaming of such a future.

“I don’t know when it will be, but it still doesn’t feel real.”

Woo Ji-yoon, who heard Hyun-soo’s muttering, placed something on the table with a meaningful smile.

“When will it come? It might come sooner than you think.”

What Woo Ji-yoon placed on the table was none other than the script.

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“This is… … ?”

“Among the works that the company has been contacted about, we have prioritized the scripts that fit actor Kim Hyun-soo’s criteria.”

Hyunsoo’s gaze changed.

The manager and the band are both good, but Hyunsoo is a heavenly actor.

An actor’s eyes shine the brightest when they face a script.

There are two copies of the script on the table.

“Actor Kim Hyun-soo’s acting is certainly impressive, but it is also true that he is not yet well known among those in the industry.”

Hyunsoo’s profile has not been promoted yet, and the fact that he has signed a contract with Piorum is not even known within the industry.

“In a situation like now, I would say the best way to get your next project is through an audition.”

In short, he was saying that we should go in first.

It is true that he had an impressive role in ‘My Secret Romance’, but no production company would take the risk of using a new actor who has not yet finished filming.

“I don’t know if things will change after the drama ends, but I think it’s not a bad idea to take the lead and gain experience rather than just waiting for casting offers.”

Whether you’re a new or veteran actor, auditions and camera tests are always a possibility for you to land a role.

“Would you like to take a look?”

Woo Ji-yoon picked up a script.

“The script I’m going to show you first is a romantic comedy.”

“Romance comedy?”

Hyunsoo looked a little embarrassed.

‘Romance… … is my first time.’

Moreover, it is not just a romance, but a romantic comedy aimed at the younger generation.

First and foremost, the main character of a romance novel must have good looks, and secondly, he must also have good looks.

To be blunt, Hyun-soo doesn’t have the warm appearance that suits a romantic comedy.

“How could I be the main character in a romantic comedy… … .”

“Like ‘Your Darkness’, he is a supporting villain.”

“I am confident in playing a supporting villain role.”

“He’s a sociopathic character who constantly puts the male and female protagonists in danger.”

It is a so-called thriller romantic comedy that is a mixture of the popular romantic comedy and thriller genres these days.

“It’s a pretty popular subject matter, and the writer is a new writer who has been consistently achieving good results. Since a certain level of viewership ratings is guaranteed, it can be said to be a safe choice for actor Kim Hyun-soo.”

He’s a sociopathic villain.

Although he is a little different from Lee Ji-woon, he will be able to show a certain level of stable acting skills in this role.

“It’s not a bad choice to go for a character with a similar role to Lee Ji-woon. Viewers usually have a set image of what they want from an actor.”

Acting transformation is not something that can be done lightly.

This was especially true for new actors who rose to fame with unique roles like Hyun-soo.

As Woo Ji-yoon just said, today’s viewers are probably expecting more of Lee Ji-woon as a villain.

Hyunsoo nodded, understanding what was being said, and looked at the next script.

“The second is the exact opposite choice.”

“contrary?”

Hyun-soo’s eyes widened in surprise as he looked over the script.

[Author: Yoo Hee-soo]

Who is Yoo Hee-soo?

He is a master of the drama world who has been actively working since his debut in a short drama on ‘NBC Weekend Drama’ in 1996.

He mainly writes human dramas with social messages, and he can be said to be a true writer who knows how to move the hearts of viewers.

Every actor has probably thought at least once about wanting to dive into the beautiful yet sad world she created.

Hyunsoo also dreamed of becoming an actor while watching her dramas as a child.

“As you know, writer Yoo Hee-soo usually has a set pool of actors he uses, and he is also famous for deciding on actors in advance from the writing stage. It is quite unusual to hold auditions for new actors like this.”

“This isn’t a common opportunity.”

“The writer usually looks favorably on the actors belonging to our company, so I was lucky enough to get a TO.”

Hyunsoo checked the contents of the script while listening to Woo Jiyoon’s explanation.

[A drama about people with their own losses who accidentally cross paths in a small town and overcome each other’s wounds and grow.]

“The atmosphere of the play is completely different.”

“Yes, that’s why I said the exact opposite. Because I had to completely turn the character I showed in my previous work around.”

“But just by looking at this, I can’t tell what kind of drama it is about or what kind of role I’ll be playing.”

Woo Ji-yoon let out a small laugh after hearing Hyun-soo’s words.

“Because he’s famous for revising the script live while watching the atmosphere of the piece and the actors’ performances during filming. It’s only the first draft, and I don’t know what role he’ll be playing yet. But personally… … .”

“… … ?”

“I would like to try writer Yoo Hee-soo’s work. It may not have the same impact as other provocative dramas, but if I do it right, I can be recognized as a talented actor.”

Hyunsoo, who heard Woo Jiyoon’s words, fell into thought.

Both are good scripts that make you want to be an actor.

As the happy worries seemed to be getting a little longer, Woo Ji-yoon opened her mouth again.

“The better the response to ‘Your Darkness’, the more your value as an actor will rise. So there’s no need to rush at all.”

“Thank you for saying so.”

“Once you make a decision, the company will do its best to support that choice.”

It’s just as Woo Ji-yoon said.

I have just finished my first work.

It is right to choose the work carefully and not rush.

That night, Hyunsu fell asleep with two scripts by his bedside.

I had a ‘dream’.

In the dream, Hyun-soo struggles to save people from the worst man-made disaster.

He was a savior.

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A dock on a cool autumn evening.

The small fishing boats that had finished their catch started moving roughly again.

It’s still early to be out working the night shift, but it’s not fish they’re trying to catch.

The things floating in the West Sea are human corpses.

No, strictly speaking, we can’t say for sure that all of them are corpses yet.

Crack! Crack, crack, crack… … !

One of the people who was saved by the fisherman who threw himself into the water vomited out the salt water that had filled his lungs and barely survived.

So, to that huge ‘ferry’ that is upside down and sinking into the water.

Even the human figures floating around it.

Surely, there will be people alive.

The sunset is setting, casting a gentle glow.

Underneath it, human lives are also at stake.

Hyunsoo thought as he looked at the sight.

‘We have to save at least one more person.’

It’s a thought that people naturally have.

“So why, oppa.”

“Hayoung-ah.”

“Why are you… going in there!!!”

“Hayoung-ah.”

“Listen to me, oppa. Right now… … The rescue team is coming right now… … Right?”

“Hayoung-ah.”

“I don’t want to hear it, so please, please just stay by my side. Okay? Please… … . Please… … a little—!”

It was just a casual date.

I just wanted to get away from the city and spend a special evening at a nearby beach, listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the night sea.

Ha-young grabbed the man’s arm and dragged him along.

Hyunsoo hugged her shoulders.

“If I go, at least one more person can live.”

Hayoung shook her head as if she didn’t want to hear it.

“I don’t like it… … I don’t like it… … .

“You know I grew up on the island, oppa. Don’t worry. It’s not too far from the docks, so there’s no danger.”

“Still, it’s not possible… … Absolutely not… … No.”

Ha-young’s voice, as she speaks like that, trembles like blue bubbles crashing against a breakwater.

She knows it too.

That I can no longer stop the man in front of me.

“I am Sergeant Lee Jun-hyeok, a deep-sea diver from the Marine Rescue Team! I will also help rescue the passengers!”

That was the last voice Ha-young heard from the man.

The man had gone too far.

Continued in the next episode