The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 57
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Episode 57
After the auditions were over, the judges were speechless for a while.
It’s not because of fatigue from the audition that lasted more than half a day.
Jinsoo opened his mouth and sighed as if letting out his pent-up breath.
“Oh, really, what should I do about this?”
Even without any further explanation, the two could tell what the binary was talking about.
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Jeong In-shin is truly a literal genius.”
As Lee Jin-soo and Jeong Geun-ho nodded, Choi Ui-jeong continued speaking.
“And Kim Hyun-soo… … .”
“… … ?”
“It’s a monster.”
The two nodded silently again.
Kim Hyun-soo’s free performance, which took place a few hours ago.
The three judges still can’t shake the afterglow of that scene.
This is exactly why I kept silent for a while.
‘Kim Hyun-soo and Jeong Yi-shin… I can’t seem to get out of their acting.’
As a judge, I shouldn’t have done that, but after that I couldn’t focus properly on judging.
“That scene from earlier wasn’t in the audition script, right?”
“… … Yes, that’s why I was surprised too.”
There is no scene in the audition script where Oh Yul breaks the guitar.
That is, from the moment Jeong-in Shin broke the guitar, both of their acting was ad-lib.
I’m not surprised because it’s just ad-lib.
The scene that Jeong Eui-shin and Kim Hyeon-su created on the spot was surprisingly similar to the first draft that was still only a treatment on Choi Ui-jeong’s desk.
“Jung Ee-shin’s acting, which dominated the entire scene at once, was amazing, but Kim Hyun-soo, who received it, was also… … .”
Clearly, Jeong Eui-shin dominated the stage with just a short performance.
But Kim Hyun-soo’s acting also stood up to such non-standard acting.
“You weren’t pushed by Jeong-i Shin.”
It was then that producer Jeong Geun-ho, who had been silently judging the show until then, opened his mouth.
“Rather than saying that it wasn’t pushed.”
“… … ?”
“Wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that he brought Jeong-i Shin’s emotional line and the overall flow of the god back to himself? Just like Ji-yu Han and Oh-yool.”
“… … .”
The two nodded again this time.
“Don’t just nod your head like this. What do you all think?”
“What do you think and why, it seems like everyone else is thinking the same thing?”
Considering the actor’s acting skills, popularity, and influence, casting Jeong Ee-shin is already a done deal.
From the moment he sent his profile, not only the production studio but also the channel that was planning to broadcast the show began to ask if it was really necessary to hold an audition.
But now that the auditions are over, the three of us here can say with certainty:
Just discovering the gem of an actor named Kim Hyun-soo… … .
‘This audition was worth it.’
Well then, there’s only one thing left.
‘It’s a matter of whether or not you hold that jewel in your hand.’
“So, what are you going to do, Writer Choi?”
The PD’s face looked a little cautious as he asked that question.
The question is directed at the writer, Choi Ui-jeong, but for some reason, the gaze is turned towards the production director, Lee Jin-soo.
Soon, Choi Ui-jeong opened his mouth to Lee Jin-soo as if he had decided on something.
“One plus one. Do I really have to do that?”
“… … .”
One plus one, or in other words, bundling.
As rumored, three members of Rising Dive have already been decided.
Two of them are actors that Choi Ui-jeong had in mind from the time he was planning the work.
So the reason Choi Ui-jeong asked this question was simple.
“If you saw it, you would know, right? In this audition, there have to be two people who pass.”
“Author, as I said before, it’s not a simple matter in terms of industry practice… … .”
“Isn’t that why I’m telling you this to the director, since it’s not a simple matter?”
As Choi Ui-jeong’s decision seemed firm, PD Jeong Geun-ho, who had been watching, opened his mouth as if he had decided on something.
“Mr. Lee.”
“Yes. Go ahead, PD-nim.”
“Dreamcatcher. They’ve been releasing successful works every year, but aren’t they at a level where they can’t even look at their impact anymore? There are so many talented actors, so how long will they continue to do such absurd things in the name of convention… .”
“Just a little bit, let’s think about it a little bit more.”
“… … .”
After that, the three judges continued to debate heatedly for a long time, lost in thought.
On the desk were only the profiles of two people, Jeong I-shin and Kim Hyeon-su.
* * *
Deep inside Hyunsoo’s mind.
After passing through a dark forest path and a large lake, a ‘big stage’ appears.
There are two men facing each other on stage.
It’s Ji Yu-han and Oh Yul.
‘Dreams? What good is something like that now?’
‘At that time, our dreams also fell apart.’
‘That’s just… … a tacky past we can’t let go of.’
After finishing the audition and returning home, Hyunsoo was constantly simulating the acting of Jeong I-shin that he had seen today.
The moment when Jeong Eui-shin acted like Oh Yul.
Hyunsoo felt like he had literally ‘dived’ into the world of ‘Nineties Dive’.
The power of Jeong Eui-shin’s acting was so overwhelming that it was an understatement to say the least.
‘I still feel goosebumps running down my spine.’
To be honest, I don’t even remember how I reacted to Jeong Eui-shin’s acting at that time.
When he came to, he found himself holding a broken guitar in his hands.
Yes, that’s right.
Hyunsoo briefly acted in a state of trance during the audition.
To be more precise, it handed over the initiative to the musician’s presence.
‘It was Jeong-in who brought the musician.’
The implications of this fact were simple.
At that moment, it was said that Jeong-i Shin was closer to the ‘musician’s stage’ than himself, the owner of the dream.
‘My Jiyuhan… … is not yet complete.’
A sudden feeling of thirst.
Hunger.
A burning desire to reach the stage.
‘I want to run into Jeong-i Shin again.’
With those thoughts in mind, I fell asleep.
Even in my dream, Jiyuhan and Ohyul were still standing face to face on the stage.
Kim Hyun-soo’s Ji-yu-han.
Jeong Ee-shin’s error rate.
The two play instruments together on stage.
Or argue about music.
Or debate fiercely.
Laughing, crying, fighting, getting angry.
Grown up.
* * *
A week from then.
-Audition… …Jeong I-shin passed.
Hyunsoo, who received a call from Gogun, nodded with a calm face.
A feeling of regret welling up at the same time.
Hyun-soo was more disappointed that he couldn’t act with Jeong-in Shin than that he didn’t pass the audition.
“What? Huh? You passed the audition, right? See, I told you. I told you you would definitely pass.”
The person next to him, who is more nervous than Hyun-soo and is acting more excited, is Im Jin-han.
Even though I knew there was a high chance that I would fail the audition, I went to the studio every day and picked up the guitar.
If he didn’t do that, he would never be able to control the musician running wild with ‘Jeong I-shin’s O-Ryul’ inside him.
“No, I think it fell… … .”
-and.
“… … ?”
-You passed too, brother!
“……what?”
―Haha! Well, it’s obvious news, so you’re not really surprised, right?
“So… … you’re saying there are two successful candidates?”
―Yes, I heard there were three candidates… … Well, I guess the judges couldn’t miss out on the great actor Kim Hyun-soo!
‘… … I see, did you pass?’
This time, Hyun-soo’s face looked calm, but his body was different.
dump.
Hyunsoo unconsciously gave up and sank to the floor.
The hand holding the receiver automatically tightened its grip.
It’s not that he’s indifferent, but his face is stiff because he doesn’t know what expression to make.
‘This is how it feels.’
It was the first time in Hyun-soo’s acting career that he was recognized for his acting skills through an audition and became a lead actor.
I expected her to jump up and down screaming or burst into tears of relief, but that wasn’t it.
Hyunsoo just wants to say this at this moment to those who believed in him.
“Thank you. You too, sir.”
I was just grateful.
―Huh? No, my brother has done all the hard work, so what did I do… … Anyway, what did I say? Since my brother went to the audition, didn’t I say that the ‘main role’ was a given?!
“I see, the main character… … Huh? Wasn’t that something that hadn’t been decided yet?”
―I thought so too, but it’s been decided. You were cast in the role you auditioned for… … as Ji-yu-han!
Jiyuhan from the band ‘Rising Dive’.
This was Hyunsoo’s first lead role in a drama.
* * *
As soon as the call ended, Im Jin-han, who had been listening from the side, nodded and opened his mouth.
“See! Didn’t I say it would happen no matter what?”
“… … Until yesterday, you were more anxious than I was.”
Even while giving guitar lessons, Im Jin-han asked Hyun-soo several times a day whether he passed the audition.
“When did I do this! Anyway, let’s just sit still. Shouldn’t we have a celebration party or something?”
“What’s so special about an actor joining a drama?”
“It’s not like you’re just entering a drama, it’s like you’re the first main character? If you’re a band, isn’t it like you’re stepping onto the main stage of a rock festival for the first time!”
Im Jin-han looks happier than Hyun-soo.
A soft smile appeared on Hyun-soo’s lips as he relaxed at the sight.
“Thank you so much for everything, teacher.”
“Huh, what’s the thank you? I’m the one who gets paid to teach, so what do I have to be thankful for? You should thank yourself for that.”
“……yes?”
“Who is it that comes out here every single day, diligently reading the script and playing the guitar? Isn’t it you?”
Be grateful to yourself.
I don’t really know why.
After hearing Im Jin-han’s words, Hyun-soo felt as if tears would burst out at any moment.
“thank you.”
“Ugh, anyway! Anna and Marie are freaking out about wanting to see you again. I guess I’ll have to contact them later.”
A look of joy appeared in Hyun-soo’s eyes as he heard Im Jin-han’s words.
The last meeting at the drug kitchen was a very special experience for Hyunsoo.
The Gold Marie members I met that day were a great help in creating the character of Jiyuhan, a free-spirited person.
“If that’s true, then there’s no need to call it a grand celebration party, let’s just have a simple one… … .”
It was then that the phone in my hand rang.
“Oh my, Actor Kim’s phone is on fire today, on fire. How did he know? He’s already getting congratulatory calls. Don’t forget to have the party with us first.”
“Of course.”
Hyun-soo’s eyes, responding to Im Jin-han’s words, turned to the smartphone’s LCD.
The caller was Torso on the Blue director, Jong-ho Maeng.
‘Now that I think about it, it’s almost opening.’
Hyunsoo received a call from Maeng Jongho while feeling the pleasant chill(?) from when he was filming Torso on the Blue.
“Yes, sir.”
-Actor Kim, where are you now!
An urgent voice came over the phone.
“Yes? Right now I… … .”
-Can you see me for a moment? It’s urgent.
“What’s wrong?”
―… … .
“Director?”
―It’s just that… …the release date of Torso on the Blue has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.
“Huh? The release date has been postponed. What does that mean…?”
Apparently, just recently, the screening schedule was confirmed and discussions were about to begin regarding the poster shoot and promotional schedule.
Since there are many companies involved, including production companies, distributors, agencies, and movie chains, it is rare for a release to be delayed at this point.
‘Did something unpleasant happen?’
―… … Anyway, this isn’t something we can talk about over the phone. Let’s talk face to face first.
Director Maeng Jong-ho’s voice coming from the other end of the phone was trembling in a way I had never heard before.
Continued in the next episode 
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