I Will Live As An Actor - Chapter 109
I will live as an actor Episode 109
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There is an unknown tension at the shooting site. Is a high-ranking executive from the broadcasting station coming to inspect it? No, then is this the day to film a high-level tachimawa (action scene)? That’s not it either. In fact, the reason why there was so much tension at the filming site was this. This is because today was the day the UK university entrance exam results were announced.
“England, has there been an announcement?”
PD and AD Kim Young-min, who are famous for their waiting rooms, rush in together. A look of curiosity was evident on their faces. Hasn’t the fact that Britain supported the law department at Korea University already been widely spread through broadcasting channels?
“It’s still a long time before it’s announced. We’ll probably find out only after filming ends in the afternoon.”
“Oh, I’m dying to wonder. But England, why does your face look so relaxed? I thought it was only when you were filming, but now it seems like you don’t even know the word nervous?”
England gives a faint smile. In fact, he was also curious.
‘I want to shut that reporter’s mouth or something because I’m embarrassed.’
It’s just that there wasn’t an article about it, but there’s almost no one in the broadcasting industry who doesn’t know about it. But now I was more concerned about something else. Didn’t you unintentionally get into an argument with the old professors during the oral interview?
To be sure, England is probably the only person who argued with professors during an interview at a Korean university. As soon as I came out of the interview, the thought that I had failed came to me, but what could I do? The water has already been spilled. by the way.
“Producer Yu, if I pass, you will have to adjust my schedule for orientation. Would that be okay?”
“Boy, that’s what you call it. If you pass the test, England will of course give it to you. There’s an old saying like that. Love your juniors and love your country.”
“Wait a minute, PD Yu, did you graduate from Korea University?”
PD Kim Young-min, an AD, explains more on behalf of the famous producer who is embarrassed by England’s question.
“Yuk, didn’t you know? Senior Yoo is a graduate of the Department of New Science at Hankuk University. As soon as he graduated, he passed all three broadcasting companies’ open recruitment PD positions and is a completely legendary monster among job seekers preparing to be PDs at broadcasting stations.”
“Kim Young-min just tried to call you a monster.”
“Why don’t you just say no? To be honest, it’s not wrong. It’s hard to pass the open PD exam at one broadcasting station, but Senior Yoo passed all three terrestrial broadcasting companies. From my perspective, as someone who once passed the open PD exam, he is a legendary monster. ”
“What kind of Loch Ness monster am I, this bastard? And instead of messing around here, get out of the filming set quickly and get the minor characters to stand by. I’m going to spend the night here.”
AD Kim Young-min leaves the waiting room scratching his head. Only then does the famous PD look different. I thought he was a talented producer, but I found out he was a greater person than I thought. After all, he would later become the youngest drama director, so he must have been unusual from the start.
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“Scene number 17 Lee Yung and Lee Gyeol—!”
The sound of slapstick clashing always creates tension. Moreover, isn’t this the scene where Crown Prince Lee Yong and Baekjeong Lee Gyeol meet? As the tension rises, the branches of the trees in Geolsangol dance against each other as if making eerie cries.
Hehehe.
A horse with a light red mane is walking as the winter wind blows. The sound of horseshoes stepping on snow piled up quietly fills the microphone of the sound team. A man dressed in silk clothes sits on a saddle padded with leather. His eyes are barely visible through the silk that covers his face.
“Is it that place in Gwaksan?”
“That’s true, sir. I understand that when the new hour comes, slaughter is done alone in that barn. Even the people who live in Gyeolsangol say they don’t go near that barn at that time. Maybe the vengeful spirits of the dead cows are attached to them. “I wonder if it would be unfair… Instead of you going directly, how about I go first and take him with you?”
“There is no need for that.”
As I gently tighten my grip on the reins, the horse’s head moves. As if reading its owner’s thoughts, the horse’s head heads towards a remote barn in Gyeolsan Valley. Despite the harsh winter, the area around the barn is filled with a strong, bloody smell. Moreover, the space between the wooden planks is full of bugs trying to get in between them.
‘My brother is here?’
A fleeting emotion passes through Lee Yong’s eyes under Jin Sa-rip.
“Lowering.”
Guard warrior Kwak San’s voice is full of concern. Isn’t this an unpleasant place? It is said that it is a place where the vengeful spirits of numerous livestock hover, and if anyone other than a butcher enters, it is said to be unclean. However, Crown Prince Lee Yong briefly shakes his head.
“That’s it. My brother is here. How are you?”
Eventually, Lee Yong gets off his horse and enters the barn. In Cheongung (天宮), known as the slaughterhouse, four men are holding a large chroma key screen. Mokuldae, the famous producer who is keeping an eye on the filming site, is tense. That’s because it was the first time the chroma key technique was used in a drama.
What’s more, isn’t it necessary to act in front of an invisible opponent? However, even that does not seem to be a hindrance to England, who plays the crown prince. As he enters the barn, his eyes are focused on his invisible younger brother.
Inside the barn, the butcher Lee Gyeol is preparing for slaughter while reciting sutras. A cow wearing a ghostly coat cries softly as the winter wind suddenly blows. Then the butcher Lee Gyeol picks up the ax and asks.
“Who are you to trespass into the heavenly palace?”
“Why is this barn called Cheongung?”
“It was created with the intention of allowing the vengeful spirits of poor livestock to ascend to heaven again, safely meet the Jade Emperor, and be restored to human status. Looking at their outfits, they look like children of a noble family out hunting, but as you can see, this place is full of the smell of blood and is not a place to rest. . Go back. If you stay any longer, you will be so negatively affected that you will not be able to live long.”
The staff member who receives the lines behind the chroma key board is reciting Baekjeong Lee Gyeol’s script. Since he wasn’t an actual actor, it was a matter that could have been emotionally distracting, but there was no hesitation in England’s voice.
“Is it okay for a butcher to speak so harshly to a nobleman?”
“What is the use of status under heaven? Just because you are a nobleman doesn’t mean you fell from the sky.”
“Haha, you are right. They are all born from their mothers’ wombs. There is no difference in birth whether they are kings or commoners. The only difference is where they were raised.”
Hearing Crown Prince Yi Yong’s words, Baekjeong Yi Gyeol casts a questioning look through the bongdu mess. Who on earth is it that found Gyeolsan Valley in the middle of the mountains and entered the barn where slaughter is taking place? It was then. Lee Yong removes the Jinsarip that was covering his face. Then, the butcher Yi-gyeol is startled and strengthens his hand holding the axe.
“Who the hell are you?”
The Baekjeongin himself has the same facial features, but his outfit is different. One of them is wearing rag-like clothes full of dirt and blood, while the other is a nobleman with his topknot turned off and dressed in silk clothes. At that time, the loneliness that he had been feeling until now fell from Crown Prince Lee Yong’s eyes, and he smiled under the tears flowing out.
“It’s your brother.”
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After the afternoon filming was over.
There is an untimely commotion happening at the filming site. All of the staff hover near the waiting room with their ears pricked up. In the waiting room, England, who hasn’t even taken off his costume yet, is sitting in his silk robe.
“Someone would think there was a mayoral election going on. Aren’t you all expecting too much?”
“Of course, I’m looking forward to it. If I pass, I’m sure it’s going to be a sergeant, right, Coach Yoo?”
“Well, I think everyone just needs to get ready to eat rice cake. Am I putting too much pressure on them?”
The famous producer and director of photography Kim Deuk-hyung gathered in the waiting room. All the staff members who work at the filming site, from the sound director to the lighting director, costume team leader, and make-up team leader, are gathered together. Everyone was curious about the results of the UK entrance exam.
‘It would be very embarrassing if I failed like this.’
The coaches are joking among themselves in order to not put pressure on England, but to be honest, it would be a lie if they said that being together like this doesn’t put pressure on them. Meanwhile, isn’t even manager Lee Bong-chun waiting with bright eyes? It was clear that I would call my agency right away once the results were announced.
‘I heard you had a fight with the interviewer for no reason.’
I finally regret it, but what can I do? In fact, even if I went back to the day of the oral interview, I would have given the same answer. Finally, England picks up the receiver. Then, I dial the number for the admissions office of Korea University. The waiting room, which had been noisy just moments ago, suddenly became quiet as if everyone had come together.
“I’m calling to inquire about the results of the entrance exam. Your name is Jang Young-guk, and the department you are applying to is Law, and your application number is…”
England reads the application number over the phone and waits. Everyone is trying hard to guess the result by looking at England’s expression. But for some reason, there is no change in his facial expression. There is no sign of happiness or even sadness. How much time has passed?
“all right.”
No one is quick to ask a question because England gives a simple answer and puts down the receiver. Anyway, if I passed, wouldn’t a smile be on my face by now? At that time, quick-witted cinematographer Kim Deuk-hyeong took the plunge.
“If you don’t go to Korea University, you’re out of luck. Is that the only school you have? The professors have bad eyes. They don’t recognize such talented people. Everyone, let’s go out. England must have had a hard time today, so we need to give them some rest.”
Other directors also rush to leave after hearing what Director of Photography Kim Deuk-hyeong said. It was then. England asks cinematographer Kim Deuk-hyung.
“Director, why don’t you congratulate me?”
“What? No way! England, I’m glad you passed!”
Kim Deuk-hyung’s eyes look puzzled, but then he notices and widens. The same goes for other directors. You stop walking and look back. At that moment, England drives a wedge into the famous PD.
“Sir, I think you will need to adjust my schedule.”
The eyes of a famous PD who graduated from Korea University grow as big as a flower lantern. And then they cheered as if they were the best. The staff members who were listening from beyond the waiting room also hurriedly opened the door and closed it as they heard cheers echoing from the waiting room. The first one to come in was AD Kim Young-min.
“Hey bro, what are you doing?”
“Just stay still!”
AD Kim Young-min hugs England, who is dressed in silk, as if burning a rag. Then, other staff members come in and lift England up. Although they did not show it, they were all people who hoped to be accepted into universities in England. Amid everyone’s cheers, England, dressed in silk, flies into the air, riding a rag.