I Will Live As An Actor - Chapter 32

I Will Live as an Actor Episode 32

Director Baek Jang-hoon carefully looked at the boy walking out to the church. Even in a situation where numerous audiences are witnessing oneself, there is no trace of tremor or tension. His steps were leisurely, and he even had a faint smile on his face.

‘It’s really fascinating.’

Acting in front of a large number of people is similar to theater acting in that you are closely connected to the audience. It is different from movies and dramas where filming locations are set up. Since there is no camera, the frames are also infinite. Even the vocalizations and movements that follow change.

“What are you looking at so blankly? I’m not acting!”

A sound like a cannonball shakes the auditorium. The boy’s role is that of a middle-aged cinematographer, contrary to his youthful appearance. Watching the acting of a new actor and giving advice accordingly. There is no need for dialogue. Because the print was all about nervous facial expressions and actions. However, the boy is speaking.

‘You mean it’s something you’re born with?’

It was just a single shout, but soon all the attention in the auditorium was focused. Even college students who took the class to play minor roles were nervous, like dumb people. Soon, as the minor role begins to act, a boy who appears to be holding an intangible camera asks a question.

“I’m going to go with one bar (1S-B/S), but if you move like that, I’m going to tell you how to compose the picture! Didn’t you listen to the director about how to frame the picture? How can you not get edited out by acting like that? You’re really an actor even though you do that! ”

The words of an experienced cinematographer burst from the boy’s mouth. The face of the college student playing a minor role is filled with a feeling of crushed pride. However, he cannot refute the boy. Because the shiny eyes were staring at him as if he was going to eat him at any moment.

“Are you going to eat up all the money for the film by acting like that? If you keep going like this, let alone the next scene, you’ll be up all night. Where did you get a guy like that from? If you don’t concentrate properly, from now on you’ll never even think about standing in front of my camera again. !”

‘The actual filming site is worse than that.’

Director Baek Jang-hoon was deeply impressed. This is because the boy was playing the role of cinematographer quite well. Not only the realistic dialogue processing, but also the sparkling eyes. It was expressing the appearance of a typical nervous cinematographer.

The sharpness of the actual filming site could have been more than that, but it is not lacking. Rather, the cinematographer that the boy is currently acting as has a lot of patience. The field is not a place to practice acting, but actual acting. However, college students who have never experienced a filming location do not know the difference. That’s why his face is full of tension and resentment.

“I’m going to do something like that!”

The college student acts again at the boy’s shout. The college student wanted to say something to the boy in front of him, but couldn’t. Because I felt like I was facing a truly experienced cinematographer. Baek Jang-hoon knows this feeling well.

Even famous actors sometimes express that they are consumed by the other’s intimidation when acting. That’s how much the boy’s acting captivated the entire auditorium. Moreover, since they have learned acting in their own way, they will feel frustrated and suffocated by this entangled oppression.

“again!”

But one more time.

“If I’m wrong this time, just pack up and go down!”

As the performance was repeated several times, the audience was already concentrating with their posture forward. It really feels like a boy has become a cinematographer. The college student’s acting reflected in his angle is a complete mess, as is the audience’s gaze. However, as the cuts continue, the college student’s acting gradually regains stability. The audience breathes a sigh of relief upon seeing that. It was then.

Tuk.

A piece of the script fell out of the college student’s hand. A look of confusion is evident in the college student’s eyes. No way,

‘again!’

In fear of shouting, the boy stands up from his seat and picks up the fallen script. At that moment of great tension, the boy hands a sheet of script to a college student and says:

“Good job, brother.”

When the performance ended, the college student sat down in his seat without realizing it. The same goes for the audience. As a youthful smile spreads from the mouth of the director of photography, who was like an angry bull, sighs of relief come out here and there. Baek Jang-hoon saw that scene and thought about the boy again. It wasn’t just an improvisation. It’s not even a raw stone that hasn’t been processed yet.

‘I can’t believe you’re showing off your mature acting skills.’

How on earth is acting like this possible?

* * *

Songwon Entertainment.

The history of entertainment companies in Korea is not very long. This can be seen in the fact that the agencies that appeared in abundance in the 1980s and 1990s eventually collapsed one by one. Just like in Japan, it started as part of the business expansion of organized crime, so even its professionalism is vague.

It was a time when not only were the wages of actors and singers not properly paid, but slave contracts under the guise of exclusive contracts were also prevalent. In a way, it was a place where the saying, “If you close your eyes, your nose will be cut off,” was very fitting. However, there are some agencies that are as genuine as sprouts in a drought. That’s exactly what Songwon Entertainment did.

“Little one, your sister will guide you well, so take a look at every nook and cranny. Still, from now on, we are a family that will eat together.”

Park Soo-young is a grateful person. The first impression was a bit harsh, but as time goes by, you can see that it is in good condition. Posters of the agency’s actors, including Park Soo-young, are displayed in the agency’s hallway.

“You’re here too, little one.”

“uh?”

As Park Soo-young said, there is a familiar face in one corner of the hallway. A coastal scene filmed while filming an independent film was used as a poster. I came across posters of many videos I had filmed in my past life, but it left me with a special feeling.

“How are you going to the UK’s year-end awards ceremony?”

“You mean the year-end awards ceremony?”

“You too, August Man broke the mini-series viewership record on KBC this time. You should attend too. An invitation has already been sent to the agency. Are you sure you’re going to wear the clothes I bought you last time? “Sometimes it’s so sloppy. I’m just saying this because I really can’t believe it, but are you going to show up in a van again?”

“why?”

“Hey, hey, he’s like this. I wouldn’t have done it if I hadn’t told him!”

Is there some problem? Just in case, when I came up to Seoul, I also brought with me the tuxedo I wore at the Busan International Film Festival, ironed properly. But Park Soo-young doesn’t seem to like it. Thinking that I might end up doing a department store tour like last time, my eyes are already dark. As I listened to Park Soo-young’s sermon, I soon arrived in front of the representative’s office.

“England, are you comfortable staying at Teacher Baek Jang-hoon’s house?”

When CEO Kim Seong-hwan asked, Park Soo-young also looked curious.

“My grandfather makes me feel so comfortable. When I talk to him about movies every day, I don’t even notice the passage of time. I learn a lot.”

“Grandpa? Kid, can you really call Teacher Baek Jang-hoon your grandfather?”

“Yes, Director Baek Jang-hoon told me to feel free to call him grandfather.”

“her.”

Park Soo-young’s eyes opened as wide as a flower lantern. After all, director Baek Jang-hoon was like an idol to the actors.

“By the way, aren’t there any other senior actors at your agency?”

Actors do not come to work at their agencies often. When receiving scripts or scenarios, most of them go through managers. Except for commercial events and other event meetings, most people are at home or at a filming location. Still, the office is too empty? It was then.

Kirilik.

With the sound of the door opening, an unfamiliar person entered the representative office.

“CEO Kim! Is that kid that guy?”

Little?

Even at first glance, he is a man who does not give a very good impression. The raised eyebrows and wide lips make him look greedy. By the way, when I heard Park Soo-young call me a kid, I didn’t feel bad, but when I heard this person call me a kid, I felt really bad.

“You mean the kid from CEO Hwang? There’s nothing I can’t say to an actor who will shine our Songwon in the future. Let me introduce you, Youngkuk. I’m Hwang Cheol-soo, the co-representative of Songwon Entertainment.”

“Hello, my name is Jang Young-guk.”

“Yes, it’s nice to meet you. Still, I wondered where CEO Kim came from with such a big catch that he saved up all the money and took it as a down payment. Well, I’m not sure, but does this mean he’ll make as much profit as the down payment?”

What the hell.

“Oh my gosh, look at this. Actor Park was there too?”

When Park Soo-young blatantly glances away and avoids gaze, Hwang Cheol-soo looks embarrassed and turns around, licking his lips.

“Representative Kim, let’s talk later when the guests arrive. I have a round meeting with Chairman Park in the morning!”

Just as food waste leaves behind a strong stench, an unpleasant air lingers in the place where he left.

* * *

“Representative, are you still planning on leaving that person alone? It’s okay to say this in England’s presence, but I have to say what I have to say!”

Park Soo-young can’t stand it anymore and lets out a loud sigh. I could understand why she was so angry because of what she said next.

“CEO Hwang is accusing actresses on a false day and calling them out for entertaining executives from construction companies or film companies he knows, so all the actresses in our agency are trying to leave as soon as their contracts are over!”

“You mean, I clearly told you not to do that, but you did it again?”

“There’s a hole in that person’s skin for a nail to stick through. I heard he contacted me a few days ago, right? He was having a drink at the bar with the chairman, whom he knows well, and asked to come out and talk with him. If I wasn’t really the CEO, I would have left this company a long time ago. There are more left!”

her.

Only then did the memories of my past life come to mind. This is why Songwon Entertainment, which was a collection of experienced actors, failed. CEO Seong-Hwan Kim’s partner committed embezzlement, and thanks to that, CEO Seong-Hwan Kim became the duck egg of the Nakdong River and suffered a stigma on his own. The main culprit is the man named Hwang Cheol-soo just now.

What should I do with that person?

“Anyway, is there anything else he knows how to do other than being a liquor manager? Get rid of him right now!”

“Actor Park, that’s not something I can do as I please. If I do that, it’s clear that there will be expenses at the company level.”

“Have I been working for the CEO for two years? I know you have a hard time cutting off personal relationships like cutting radish, saying that good things are always good. But this is not the case. All the actresses who have endured so far were only looking at the CEO. Really, that person is coming soon. “If we don’t do it within the scope, even the existing actors will turn their backs on us. Of course, there will be some snobs who are willing to reveal their money.”

CEO Kim Seong-hwan wiped his dry lips. Kim Seong-hwan also seems to be unable to control things as he pleases. Aren’t they nominally co-representatives? But in times like these, a decision is needed. This indecisive relationship would later shake up CEO Kim Seong-hwan’s life.

“CEO, I have a question. Can I ask you something?”

The two people’s eyes turn to me at the sudden question.

“Do you believe in physiognomy?”

A sudden story. This is all I can say for now. However, since he is Kim Seong-hwan, who often visits the fortune telling shop, he nods his head briefly.

“The CEO has such a good personality, that’s why it’s a shame. I’ve known how to look at physiognomy since I was young. The CEO is destined to get stabbed in the foot by the axe he believes in one day.”

“In the ax you trust?”

“therefore.”

At that moment, Kim Seong-Hwan felt his hair sinking.

“Don’t trust people too much.”

Doesn’t the Jeomgye that Yeongdo’s Jeombachi mentioned and the boy’s current Jeomgye fit perfectly?