I Will Live As An Actor - Chapter 27
I will live as an actor. Episode 27
wrap-up party.
There is a saying that you can tell the success of a drama by looking at its finale. If the show ends without any rumors, not only will there be a finale party, but even rumors of discord between the production team and the actors will start to circulate. On the other hand, if it continues to break viewership records, it is truly a festival. The drama ‘August Man’ was like that. Not only was it produced in 16 episodes, which is unusual for a mini-series, but it also surpassed all of the competing luxury dramas in its time slot, and its viewer ratings continued to soar. Thanks to this, the broadcast was extended four times.
“Little one, try this on too!”
Is this what the husband looks like when he goes shopping at a department store with his wife?
“This is not good. Let’s hurry up and try on the clothes over there one more time.”
“Sister, I’m really fine with any clothes.”
“I’m not okay!”
Park Soo-young of a department store in Seoul is wandering around the luxury department store. It’s not just the production crew and actors who attend the finale party. The spotlights of countless reporters shine on them.
“Do we really have to do this? I won’t be able to wear all of this in a few years anyway.”
“I can’t say thank you for buying this, but why are you nagging me? Don’t talk nonsense and put it on quickly, I don’t have time right now!”
I had a headache. I attended countless end-of-life parties. This is possible because he was so prolific. But I have never paid as much attention to clothes as I did today. Of course, there were some actors who paid so much attention to their clothes that attending the finale party was like a fashion show, but not me. I was the one who wanted to read at least one more side of the script and memorize at least one more line while dressing up like that. by the way.
“Sister, are child actors attending the finale party?”
The closing party is a time to commiserate over the hard work that has been done.
“No, usually child actors don’t attend. But your case is different!”
“Me?”
“I don’t think you realize how popular August Man is right now because you’re stuck in the countryside.”
Know. The man of August is also famous in Yeongdo. As evidence, the number of female students who offer me chocolate, coffee, and milk during school breaks is increasing as time passes. However, it seems that its popularity in Seoul has gone beyond my expectations.
“Okay, I can’t let you go like this, so if you want to end it quickly, move quickly on your own, okay?”
“But why…?”
“Why are you coming out? These days, I’m being called Kim Ha-jin’s mom, not Park Soo-young! So don’t talk nonsense and do as you’re told! How many people are there at the closing party? Do you want to go and look like you just came from work at the market? There’s an outfit that matches each place. .At least you should have an attitude, right?”
How on earth was Man in August so popular in Seoul that it became such a torch? Anyhow, I felt glances at me every time I walked around the department store. Thanks to the agency staff providing escorts, I didn’t get stuck.
The question was soon resolved. It was after arriving at the place where the finale party was held.
‘hotel?’
Considering that the finale party is usually held at a luxury restaurant, the fact that the hotel’s convention hall was rented means that the drama was a huge success. Although the last episode was about to be aired, reporters were already crowded in front of the hotel, as if realizing its popularity. When Park Soo-young and I got off the stopped van, the reporters shouted at the same time.
“It’s Jang Young-guk!”
* * *
37.8%
This is the viewer rating record for the drama The August Man. Considering that the second and final episode are approaching, it is certain that the rating will exceed 40%. Isn’t that why even the director of KBC’s drama department attended the finale? This can be seen as an unusual record for a miniseries.
‘The CEO doesn’t even blink.’
CEO Kim Seong-hwan seems busy exchanging greetings with broadcasting station officials. You can’t find people your age in the convention hall. This is because even Yeonsu, who played the child role of the female lead, could not attend the finale party due to filming for another broadcasting company.
“It’s delicious since it’s been a while since I ate it.”
A feast of buffet food. These are foods that I was sick of eating in my past life, but could not eat in Yeongdo. Who said that being alone makes you feel discouraged? I may not know it, but among the people attending the convention hall, the person who has attended the closing party the most is probably none other than me. I was sipping orange juice.
“Are you Jang Young-guk?”
The female protagonist, Son Ye-rin, is played by actress Yang Min-jeong. As he is called a new star, he is one of the actors whose popularity has skyrocketed through this drama.
“Hello, senior.”
“Senior? He’s not quite a senior, is he? I can already tell that he’s a senior because of how much he’s been acting. But did you come to the finale party alone without your parents?”
“yes.”
“Your parents don’t pay much attention to their children. For some reason, they haven’t even seen their noses pooped since August Man.”
What is he saying now?
“No, you can see it just by looking at Yeonsu. It’s not because she’s my child actor, but she’s also appearing in another drama right now. It’s a shame she couldn’t come to the finale, but what can I do? In a way, Yeonsu is quick to notice. This isn’t the place for a child actor, right? ”
“If anyone were to look at me, they would think that my acting career spanned several decades.”
“what?”
“I’ll just finish eating what I was eating. Then.”
Tsk.
You avoid poop because you’re afraid, but you avoid it because it’s dirty.
Yang Min-jung cannot survive in the entertainment industry for long. In my last life, I witnessed her downfall, albeit indirectly. Yang Min-jung, who has made a name for herself as a new star, will be on the front page of newspapers in a few years due to her sexual services. If it ends there, fortunately, the prosecution reports a positive drug test result, which literally turns the entertainment industry upside down. Moreover, didn’t the prosecution’s investigation reveal that he had been using illegal drugs continuously since his debut? It was literally like taking real drugs and acting.
“CEO!”
“England! I heard that the filming of an independent film went well. As the CEO, I should have gone down there at least once, but I was busy so I couldn’t do anything.”
“It’s okay, I’m not a kid. It was rather comfortable because we were filming in Yeongdo.”
“I heard you always act like an adult. Director Choi Tae-seop contacted me and said he would submit this film to the independent film section of the festival. It seems like the festival side has accepted it quite positively, and there may be good news soon.”
“Really? That’s great.”
It’s a nice sound to hear. Even if I don’t win the prize, it doesn’t matter. I thought it would be satisfying if more people could see the hard work of those who made the film. It was then.
“But England, where is Actor Park?”
“I saw you over there earlier, huh?”
Park Soo-young was having a conversation with other actors, and Yang Min-jeong was also there. But every time Yang Min-jeong opens her mouth, Park Soo-young’s face becomes as cold as ice. Even if someone you don’t know sees it, he looks very angry.
“CEO, I’m going to visit Sooyoung’s sister for a moment.”
As I approached where Park Soo-young was, I could clearly hear Yang Min-jeong’s voice. It’s a series of cleverly disparaging comments about me. I was surprised that the kid selling fish at the market was a pretty good actor. If you look at things like that, wouldn’t it be acting for a living? It’s a series of very vulgar words and expressions, such as “Doesn’t it smell like fish?” or “Did they sell fish again today?” Even the actors around her seemed uncomfortable with her behavior, but they couldn’t say anything because of the reporters and broadcasting station officials.
“Sooyoung noona.”
When Yang Min-jeong, who had been talking excitedly, naturally approached her, she silenced herself for a moment.
“Do you have any emergency medicine in the car? My head hurts a bit and my nose keeps running.”
As she sniffles and searches for medicine, Yang Min-jeong’s eyes begin to tremble as if she is anxious. It was a subtle reaction that other people couldn’t detect, but I saw it. Anyway, the thief just lost his feet.
* * *
It’s noisy. Only after the reporters leave does the finale return to its original state. Didn’t the location also move from a hotel to a high-end restaurant? There was no need to be formal anymore. The production crew and actors who had worked hard during filming all enjoyed drinking and the laughter never stopped. A sight I have encountered many times in my past life.
‘At that time, I only showed my face every time.’
In my past life, I wasn’t a very social person. Even if I attended the closing party, I often just showed my face and went straight home, so it was the first time I felt this kind of atmosphere in a long time. At that time, cinematographer Kim Deuk-hyeong tapped on the restaurant’s dining table, attracting the attention of those around him.
“Let’s sleep! On a day like today, we can’t afford to not hear a word from our Director Yu!”
The table is set and the famous PD stands up. He was the leader in the men’s team in August. Even though it was his first film, his qualities as a director were clearly imprinted. After all, he is a person who rose to the level of Director of Drama in his last life, so his beginnings are unique.
“Well, it’s a new feeling that it’s already the end of the season. When we first started planning the drama, there was a lot of talk. The competitors in the same time slot were so competitive. Even within the drama department, a mini-series is not enough to beat the so-called luxury dramas being prepared by other terrestrial broadcasters. There were a lot of opinions saying that. But regardless of the result, I feel very happy and fortunate that the drama ended safely like this. Of course, I can say this because the grades were good. But I won’t go into detail. Our production team and actors. I would also like to express my infinite gratitude to author Choi Eun-sook, who wrote the masterpiece of my life, The Man of August.”
“Director Yu! You can only talk about such boring things later, at the year-end awards ceremony! Why not just sing a song and end it!”
“Senior Kim, you know that I can’t sing! Wouldn’t it be better for England, who can sing well, to do it?”
Yumyeong’s eyes naturally turned to one place. I almost spit out the soda I was drinking because everyone’s attention was instantly focused on me. No, that’s still true. Are you singing to me in a place like this?
“Okay, that would be better. Now, everyone, let’s go! Let’s sing the song we sang at the Yeongdo Daepot restaurant before with Mankey! Jiyong, what are you doing? England needs to make us a microphone!”
FD Jeong Ji-yong, as if in sync with the cinematographer, immediately puts a spoon into the empty bottle and hands it over. In times like this, there is nothing we can do. Since he won’t back down, I have no choice but to sing one song and leave. As a catchy tune flows out of the mouth, as if to liven up the excitement of a drinking party, the adult actors’ faces show a look of surprise. The cinematographer who heard the song the other day said,
‘It’s Gidongcha Day!’
He shakes his shoulders and says,
* * *
It was a noisy moment when everyone was intoxicated by the boy’s song.
“What’s so good about that fishy kid’s song?”
Yang Min-jeong is walking out of the bathroom with a bad expression on her face. At that time, Yang Min-jeong seemed to stumble over something and soon collapsed. Park Soo-young stands next to him with his arms crossed. Park Soo-young looks down at Yang Min-jeong without changing his expression.
“Minjeong, will you help me?”
“No, it’s okay.”
“Why are you so drunk? You shouldn’t eat to the point where you can’t move on your own. And you’re not upset just because you’re a little drunk? How can you refuse when your senior offers to help you?”
Park Soo-young grabs Yang Min-jeong by the shoulders and straightens her up. If you just look at it, it looks like a grumpy senior helping a junior who fell. But no one will know. As far as the fact that Park Soo-young deliberately stepped on Yang Min-jeong, who was coming out of the bathroom, and in the process subtly kicked her on the inside leg.
“Minjeong, do you not want to stay in the entertainment industry for a long time?”
“yes?”
“Bright kids tend to fade that quickly. Especially when the Gojo club is the problem. So don’t say anything you can’t take responsibility for.”
Yang Min-jeong looks scared. If an ordinary senior had acted like this, he wouldn’t have stayed silent. However, Park Soo-young is already one of the famous Ssamdak in the entertainment industry. How can a pet dog beat a fighting dog? Park Soo-young scolds Yang Min-jeong, whose eyes are watering with surprise.
“Even if my baby is kicked, I’m the one who kicks it.”
You damn bitch.