The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 46
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Episode 46
The full-fledged TVM Drama Awards ceremony has begun with a splendid opening stage.
The dance crew that rose to stardom through this year’s popular dance competition continues with a spectacular performance.
The eyes of the actors looking up at the stage each contain their own emotions.
“In my opinion, the male supporting actor award for this mini-series is definitely my senior!”
“Hey, what is this guy talking about! … … Is that really true?”
An actor who has high hopes for an award.
“How many categories will there be in this year’s awards ceremony?”
“Huh, this time they’ll just throw out another bunch of joint awards.”
An actor who just waits for time to pass quickly without any particular expectations.
If you were to choose one of them, Hyunsoo would be… … .
‘How can you create a stage like that?’
I am the type who is purely enjoying the stage in front of me.
The dancers’ splendid movements, which are hardly recognizable as human movements, make my eyes shine purely.
‘Did I originally like this kind of performance?’
I briefly thought it might be because of my dream temperament, but it wasn’t.
Thinking back, Hyunsoo had never properly enjoyed a performance like this.
Even in college, I was always preparing for the stage, so I didn’t have time to pay attention to other people’s performances.
Perhaps it was safe to say that this was the first time in my life that I was purely enjoying someone else’s stage.
I completely enjoyed the stage, shaking my butt without even realizing it.
When other actors received awards, there was a heartfelt round of applause and congratulations.
The MC’s witty comments occasionally made people burst into laughter.
How much time has passed since I last enjoyed food like that?
—Next, we will announce the winner of the Rookie of the Year award in the Miniseries category.
The last part of Part 1 has arrived.
—This year’s award ceremony will be hosted by last year’s Rookie of the Year winner, Lee Yu-jin.
Actress Lee Yu-jin, who was sitting in the MC seat, steps forward to the podium.
As Joo In-ah and Jang Do-seok watched her walk to the center of the stage, their eyes naturally turned to Hyun-soo.
―The winner of the long-awaited 2023 TVM Drama Awards Newcomer Award is… …!
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo!
bang!
―Congratulations! Actor Kim Hyun-soo from the drama ‘When You’re Dyed in Darkness’!
Hyunsoo’s face reflected on the screen had a dumbfounded expression.
I had heard a lot of talk about him being a strong candidate for the award, but it started to feel real when his name was called on the scene.
That he had really come to stand on that podium.
Jang Do-seok’s hand, as big as a pot lid, pats Hyun-soo’s back, and In-ah claps her hands and shrugs his shoulders.
Only then does Hyun-soo come to his senses and look up at the stage.
A shiny trophy is pointed at you.
―Actor Kim Hyun-soo gave an impressive performance in his first drama debut as a serial killer named Lee Ji-woon. Did you see Lee Yu-jin too? Actor Kim Hyun-soo’s creepy performance!
―Yes, for a while, there was a meme called ‘Jiwoon Senior’ and it was quite a hot topic on the internet. As an avid viewer who watched the original broadcast of ‘Near Darkness’, I am looking forward to Jiwoon Senior’s future activities.
―Yes, that erased senior is coming up now. Yes, haha, not over there, but in the center of the stage… … Yes, you can stand there.
Hyunsoo stands in the center of the podium with the MCs’ introduction and applause from everyone in the hall.
No matter how much of a dreamy spirit I had, I didn’t have the leisure to look around the audience as I stood on the podium for the first time in my life.
What should I say?
How can I express my gratitude?
For some people, the Rookie of the Year award may not be an award of that great value.
Although he didn’t win the Best Acting Award or the Grand Prize, one thing was clear.
The fact is that at this moment, on this stage, Hyun-soo is the main character, not a character in a movie or the main character in a drama.
-Actor Kim Hyun-soo?
“Oh, yes.”
―Haha, it’s natural that you’re very nervous. Well then… … Let’s now listen to actor Kim Hyun-soo’s acceptance speech, which will mark the end of Part 1.
Soon, Hyunsoo’s acceptance speech began, accompanied by MC’s sub.
“I think you all know… … .”
“… … ?”
“I thought I deserved this award.”
Another provocative statement from the interview causes a murmur in the hall.
But this time, laughter also erupted, saying it was funny.
This is because, despite the controversy surrounding him, he felt a kind of catharsis in speaking about the same thing head-on.
And the same was true for the viewers watching on TV.
Hyunsoo’s confident gaze and relaxed smile gave off the bold charm of a rookie rather than an arrogant feeling.
Then, Hyunsoo continued the story that was not broadcast in the interview.
It was actor Kim Hyun-soo’s true feelings that were hidden by the broadcasting station’s trickery.
“It was a position I wouldn’t have been able to reach if I was alone. It was thanks to the efforts of the PD, the writer, my fellow actors, and countless staff members. But more importantly, I think I was able to receive this generous award because there were viewers who watched and loved my acting. That’s why… … .”
Hyunsoo’s shining eyes stare beyond the camera.
“I, no… I think it’s only natural that ‘we’ receive this award.”
In the end, it wasn’t Hyun-soo’s strength alone that allowed him to get to this point.
So, soon, I realized a new fact.
Why is it that so many actors who have been nominated so far always have to give such clichéd and cliche acceptance speeches?
The reason was simple.
After all, there is only one thing an actor can say to someone who loves his acting.
“I will become an actor Kim Hyun-soo who will continue to repay you with even better acting. Thank you.”
Applause erupted from all over the hall as if in response to Hyun-soo’s words.
It was only natural that the loudest applause came from the central table where the Dark Team was seated.
And so, the first part ended with Hyunsoo receiving the Rookie of the Year award, and then the second part, which featured the much-anticipated grand prize award, began.
The joy of winning the Rookie of the Year award was short-lived, as the highlight performances of the stellar senior actors who were nominated for Best Male and Female Supporting Actor and Best Leading Actor filled the large screen.
Hyunsoo’s eyes, looking at the screen, have become heavy and settled.
High level of acting that can be seen even in a very brief cutscene.
To be honest, my acting skills still don’t match theirs.
‘I thought you weren’t greedy.’
I’m not talking about greed for awards.
I’m just saying that I want to be on the same level as those great seniors.
It was also a pure desire as an actor.
As I spent time watching and congratulating my colleagues on their awards, the final part of the ceremony soon arrived.
Everyone stands up and shouts the countdown to the end of the year, leaving only the grand prize winners.
5―
4, 3, 2.
1!
2024 HAPPY NEW YEAR―!
What kind of work awaits him next year?
Hyunsoo’s only thought was about his next performance.
* * *
Following Hyun-soo’s Rookie of the Year award, Jang Do-seok also won the Best Supporting Actor award (joint), and the Writer and Producer awards, making the Darkness team a four-crown winner.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is the star of this year’s TVM DRAMA AWARD.
The after-party for the awards ceremony, where the PD, writer, and staff who had worked together for a long time all gathered, had an even more lively atmosphere than the drama wrap party.
“You’re dressed like this and you’re at a meat restaurant again?”
“So, you’re not going to eat beef?”
“What are you talking about? I have to eat.”
And of course, meat and alcohol are a must at a party.
“Haha, we beat out all the other great works in the second half of the year and took home the Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Newcomer. Is this a dream or reality?”
“Why are you leaving out the Producer Award?”
“That… …I can’t believe we actually received that?”
“Whew, what kind of luck did PD Yoo have in his later years that things are going so well for him?”
Winning an award for a piece of work can only help the PD’s career in some way.
In particular, receiving the Producer Award, chosen by his fellow PDs, had a special meaning for PD Yoo.
It was natural that PD Yoo’s mouth was wide open.
“What kind of luck is this? Didn’t you hear actor Kim’s acceptance speech earlier? Of course, it’s all luck brought by our writer, actors, staff, and viewers!”
“Come to think of it, that’s true. We were lucky.”
“It’s not just a hallway, it’s like a lottery ticket. Hahahaha!”
PD Yoo and Go Eun-joo, who met again after a long time, were still bickering, but they were completely enjoying the joy of receiving the award.
But compared to that, the actors’ faces were not that bright.
Among the actors, there were no winners except for Hyun-soo’s Best New Actor award and Do-seok’s Best Supporting Actor award.
Winning an acting award is not an easy task, but this time, it was something worth it.
“It’s a shame.”
Jang Do-seok’s regretful voice was directed at Joo In-ah.
“Why are you making the mood so dark, senior? I wasn’t expecting much from you in the first place. It’s still too early for me.”
“Still, if she had been nominated for Best Actress, I might have had a go at it… … .”
Yes, that’s right.
At this year’s TVN Drama Awards, Joo In-ah was surprisingly nominated for the Grand Prize.
It is rare for an actress in her early to mid 30s to be nominated for the grand prize.
That was also the reason why Jang Do-seok had a regretful expression on his face as if it was his own business.
“I was a bit hesitant in the middle.”
It’s just as the owner said.
The uneasy acting tone shown in the early and mid-part while trying to match Hyunsoo’s acting and breathing held Ina back.
If she had played the role of Jin Mi-young steadily from the beginning, the result might have been different.
‘No complaints.’
That is also one’s own skill.
Today is not the time to be depressed about your failure to win an award.
“Congratulations to writer Ko Eun-ju for the writer award! Congratulations to Hyun-soo for winning the rookie award too!”
Today is the time to celebrate and rejoice in the footsteps we have all left behind over the past year.
“Lee Joo-ah, this is disappointing. Why was I left out when I won the supporting actor award?”
“I, I!”
Joo In-ah answered Do-seok and PD Yoo’s jokes mixed with laughter by tilting her green bottle.
“So, you brought me some drinks now? Have a drink, seniors. Next year, I will be like you… … .”
At the owner’s words, Do-seok lifted his glass with his eyes wide open(?).
“I know, our main actor must be as good as me… … .”
“senior.”
“Okay, actor, we’ll work together again next year… … .”
“Senior, you should empty your glass and receive it.”
“Oh, right.”
The bottle of alcohol that Joo In-ah filled Do-seok and PD Yoo’s glasses was then aimed at Hyun-soo.
“Will our Hyun-soo be nominated for Best Supporting Actor next time?”
“Huh? I’m the one who still has no idea. I don’t even know if my next project will be a drama or a movie. What?”
“I made a movie, so I should move on to a drama again?”
“Maybe so, Eun-ju? When I saw you presenting the Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor awards, your eyes were filled with greed.”
“Huh? When did I… …!”
Just as Hyun-soo was waving his hands with a bewildered expression, Do-seok’s voice interrupted.
“What about supporting roles? If it’s junior Kim, he could go straight to the lead role.”
“Huh? What kind of joke are you making, senior?”
Do-seok shook his head at Hyun-soo’s words.
For some reason, his face, which was filled with alcohol, had a very serious expression.
“Actor Kim, you shouldn’t take this as a joke.”
“yes?”
“You know what?”
“What do you mean, senior?”
“Once an actor wins the Best Supporting Actor Award, there is a high probability that he will only win the Best Supporting Actor Award.”
I know what Jang Do-seok means.
An actor who wins a supporting actor award only wins a supporting actor award.
In other words, it meant that the actor who would play the main character was already decided.
“Kim, junior, no, Hyunsoo.”
“Yes, senior.”
“Just like other things, this is especially true in acting, where there is a flow. No matter how well you act, if you don’t follow the flow properly, it’s all for naught.”
“yes.”
“I think now is the time to go with the flow.”
“… … ?”
“Actor Kim, next time you will play the lead role.”
Continued in the next episode 
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