The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 71



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Episode 71

“Both of you, just do it that far.”

Writer Choi Ui-jeong, who suddenly appeared on the scene.

Having experienced numerous variety shows and drama sets, she didn’t seem particularly shaken by this situation.

“I told you before, right? If something like this happens again, we can’t work together.”

Does that mean this has happened before?

Only then did Hyunsoo realize why Kang Jihwan’s expression had hardened when he had mentioned Jeong Ishin’s name earlier.

“Author, but this kid comes first… …!”

“Senior.”

“… … .”

“No matter how much you hate me, a senior is still a senior, Song Ah-jin.”

“… … .”

Song Ah-jin left the scene without saying anything with an angry face.

It’s understandable why he would make such a resentful expression.

Because anyone at the scene could clearly see that it was Jeong In-shin who had caused this situation.

‘… … However, if the hierarchy on site collapses here, the situation will become even more irreversible.’

When one begins to fall, the rest fall with it.

Choi Ui-jeong, who knew this, corrected the situation before the atmosphere on site became an uncontrollable mess.

“Whew, how can I appease that little brat?”

In the end, Song Ah-jin ended up in a situation where she was like ‘the eldest son who got in trouble for his younger brother’s mistake.’

“I, I’ll follow you… … !”

Kang Ji-hwan hurriedly followed Song Ah-jin, and Choi Ui-jeong followed him, approaching Hyun-soo with a slightly tired look on her face.

“Actor Kim, can I see you for a moment?”

Hyunsoo headed to the waiting room on site with Choi Uijeong.

Unlike Bogiwan, she seemed quite stressed by the situation just now and took out a cigarette and lit it as soon as she sat down.

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

“it’s okay.”

“… … As you can see, the atmosphere on set isn’t very good.”

“Has it been like this for the past month?”

Author Choi Ui-jeong nodded with a weak smile.

“But since Ajin and Jihwan are friends who I’ve worked with on projects and variety shows, I was able to somehow persuade them to come along. I never thought I’d see them like this after just a month of filming.”

There was a reason why Jeong Eui-shin mainly played the lead role in one-top dramas.

After hearing Choi Ui-jeong muttering like that, Hyun-soo thought for a moment and then cautiously continued speaking.

This situation was definitely something that Hyun-soo, the main character of the story, had to seriously think about.

“Actor Jeong Isin, are you really okay?”

The main characters of a drama may be the actors.

However, that doesn’t mean they are the masters of the drama.

The drama belongs to everyone who put their time and passion into the scene and the viewers who love the results.

Hyunsoo thought that no matter how good his acting was, if he ruined everyone’s efforts, he was not qualified to be an actor.

In a word.

Isn’t the current Jeong Eui-shin unnecessary in this scene?

I feel sorry for Jeong-in, but these were words that Hyun-soo had to say because he had a sense of responsibility and weight as the main character of the drama.

Choi Ui-jeong nodded as if he understood what Hyun-soo meant.

If it’s now before the trailer airs, there’s something we can do to fix it.

but.

Choi Ui-jeong continued speaking with a slightly apologetic voice.

“If it were my original personality, I would have considered canceling the casting of Jeong Ee-shin from the script reading period.”

“But why… … ?”

“Actor Jeong-i Shin, do you know why you were late on the day of the script reading?”

“… … ?”

“It is said that the original agency was against actress Jeong In-shin appearing in this drama until the very end.”

“What is that?”

“But it is said that Jeong In-shin herself strongly insisted on appearing in this drama. She even turned down director Bong Jin-woo’s film.”

“So the reason I was late on the script reading day… … .”

“Yes, that’s right. I overturned the agency that refused to let me go until the end and came out.”

“… … .”

So, the reason the filming of Director Bong Jin-woo’s new film was postponed was… …because Jung Yi-shin was to appear in this drama?

“Aren’t you curious?”

“… … ?”

“The reason why the actor who is called the next-generation persona of Bong Jin-woo, and not someone else, is insisting on this drama while leaving his other works behind.”

As he spoke, writer Choi Ui-jeong found himself holding the script for Nineties Dive in his hands.

“What did actor Jeong In-shin discover in my work? And what did actor Jeong In-shin discover that something… …”

“… … ?”

“What kind of acting will I show in this piece?”

Choi Ui-jeong continued speaking with eyes shining like Ji-yu-han.

“How will he… … express the world of Nineties Dive?”

“… … .”

So, in a word, Choi Ui-jeong was taking a rather dangerous adventure out of pure curiosity as a writer.

Only then did Hyun-soo understand why Choi Ui-jeong had such a strange expression on her face.

She feels some sense of responsibility for having messed up the entire scene because of her greed as a writer.

‘But on the other hand, it is the fact that he trusted his instincts to the point of taking such risks that has made Choi Ui-jeong who he is today.’

“I don’t know about anyone else, but I felt like I should tell actor Kim.”

If the broadcasting station or producers had heard this, they would have been horrified, but in fact, actor Hyunsoo also thought the same thing.

‘I want to see more of Jeong Ee-shin’s acting… … I want to see the same thing.’

Hyunsoo, who had been thinking for a moment, continued speaking.

“It’ll probably be okay.”

“… … Are you trying to comfort me with those words just now?”

“No, I’m serious.”

“… … ?”

Hyunsoo continued speaking, recalling the look in Jeong Yishin’s eyes as she talked about ‘Jiyuhan.’

“If this piece is that important to actor Jeong-in… … he must know. The impact his actions will have on the piece.”

I don’t believe in Jeong-i-shin.

Jeong In-shin also believes that he is an ‘actor’ like himself.

“… … Anyway, the PD and I will figure out how to handle this, so Actor Kim, just focus on acting. I’m only saying this because you’re the main character, so don’t be so noisy. Oh, I almost forgot, but you know we’re recording the drama theme song soon, right? I’ll be looking forward to it.”

“Yes, thank you for telling me such a difficult story.”

“Haha, I wish our Jung Bae-woo was this cheerful too.”

So, let’s finish talking with writer Choi Ui-jeong and go outside.

The one waiting for Hyun-soo in front of the waiting room was actor Jeong In-shin.

By any chance, did you hear a story inside?

“Actor Kim Hyun-soo.”

Jeong-i Shin’s voice calling out to Hyun-soo was a bit louder than usual.

“Yes, go ahead, senior.”

“Why aren’t you answering my calls?”

Leaving Choi Ui-jeong behind, who was looking at him with interest, Hyun-soo was once again forcibly(?) dragged into the waiting room.

“Oh, sorry. I was just spending time with my family at the time. I forgot to contact you later… … .”

“It doesn’t matter, there’s still time. So, when would be a good time to meet?”

“yes?”

“Analysis of Ji Yu-han’s character is also very important to my acting.”

“… … Oh, then I will check the schedule and contact you right away.”

Jeong-i-shin nodded obediently at Hyun-soo’s words.

“Please contact me. I will wait.”

Hyunsoo, who was left alone, let out a sigh without realizing it.

“I really don’t know if this shoot will go well.”

* * *

Even though the actors of Rising Dive were having conflicts with each other, filming somehow progressed, and the final trailer for Nineties Dive was finally released along with a production presentation.

A nostalgic scene from the 1990s.

The youth of four people breathing vibrantly within it.

The public reaction was exactly as everyone expected.

―Song Ah-jin, Kang Ji-hoon, Jeong Yi-shin, and even Ji-woon Sunbae… …? Is this casting real?

―… … What’s even more surprising is that the author is Choi Ui-jeong.

―How much of a feast for the eyes is this…? And a band drama on top of that? It’s a feast for the ears too? I’m dying.

―Even if I die, I have to watch the original broadcast and then dieㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Just by looking at some of the reactions, it was clear that Choi Ui-jeong’s drama was the most anticipated drama to open the second half of the year.

yes.

– Ah, I’m so dizzy… … How am I going to wait until the show airs?

-Just wait while looking at the torso.

– Right, I haven’t seen it yet, but I should ask my boyfriend to go see it.

―As for the comment above, don’t forget to bring plenty of toilet paper.

As Woo Ji-yoon expected, Torso on the Blue’s final spurt has also begun.

“The number of viewers so far is 3.88 million. There’s still a week left until the movie comes out… … .”

“Congratulations, sir. You’ve reached 4 million.”

“What do I have to congratulate you on? If I receive it, it should go to our actor Kim.”

As he spoke, Woo Ji-yoon’s mouth hung up to his ears.

This is a profit that is more than three times the break-even point.

The quality of a film’s work and its good reviews from critics are important, but ultimately, the biggest factor that determines an actor’s worth is none other than box office success.

After all, movies are a media business that cannot be achieved without capital, and therefore, whether or not they can drive box office success was the most important indicator that determined an actor’s future path.

As evidence of that.

“Sir, I think we might have to move our bookstore.”

A bookstore is none other than the place where scripts are stored within an entertainment company.

Woo Ji-yoon shook his head after hearing Go Geon’s words and continued speaking.

“No, there’s no need for that.”

“yes?”

“I’m thinking of moving to a company rather than a bookstore.”

“… … Do you really think that much?”

“But shouldn’t we also leave this world now? Anyway, by the way, how’s the atmosphere on set these days? Is it still the same?”

Gogun’s expression darkened slightly after hearing Jiyoon’s question.

“Well, somehow the filming is continuing… … but the relationship between the main actors is still not good. Is this okay?”

As Goh Geon said, it is still only the beginning of filming.

If an accident happens after the drama starts airing and filming that is close to live has begun, then nothing can be done.

But despite Gogun’s worried words, Jiyoon nodded with a calm expression.

“Yeah, it’ll be okay.”

“How can you say that so confidently?”

“Bong Jin-woo, who cast Jeong Yi-shin, and writer Choi Ui-jeong. Those people didn’t get to where they are simply because they were lucky.”

It is true that Jeong Eui-shin is an extraordinary actor. However, writer Choi Ui-jeong, who decided to work with him, is also an extraordinary person.

I don’t know, but she’s probably controlling things in her own way to avoid any problems on site.

“and…….”

“… … ?”

“Our actor Kim is not an ordinary person either, right?”

Gogun smiled and nodded at Jiyoon’s words.

“Haha, that’s true. That guy is our older brother who defeated Choi Joo-mi in one blow.”

It was then that Jiyoon’s expression became serious when she heard the name Choi Jumi.

“Choi Ju-mi… … You, are you observing well?”

Gogun, who understood what Jiyoon was talking about, also nodded with a serious expression.

“Yes, there hasn’t been any news yet.”

“… … Yes. Still, just in case, keep a close eye on it. The Im Jin-sil I know is not the type of person to just sit still.”

Not only did she fill in for Jang Kyung-hoon, she also took a pictorial that made her stand out more than Choi Ju-mi.

Moreover, this time, I unintentionally ruined Impact’s options business.

“Obviously, I’m going to approach actor Kim in some way. Do you know what I mean?”

“… … Even if it happens once, it won’t happen twice. Don’t worry, sis.”

The voice of Gogun speaking like that was so cold that it was hard to believe it was the same person.

Continued in the next episode