I Will Live As An Actor - Chapter 34

I Will Live as an Actor Episode 34

: Acting Grand Prize This is the day when awards are given for the works that heated up the year at each terrestrial broadcasting station. It is the opposite of the Entertainment Awards, which is full of comedians’ witty remarks, and the Gayo Daejeon, which is filled with singers’ songs and fans’ cheers. If anyone saw it, they would have thought that they had come to a mourning house.

Tsk.

‘How long will this place be solemn?’

It was the same in my past life. In the first place, the atmosphere was heavy, as if there was a promise that actors should not lose their solemnity at awards ceremonies, regardless of whether they are dramas or movies. Thanks to this, this is the stage that singers hate to perform on the most. No matter how hard I sing, instead of clapping my hands, I just watch with my arms crossed in a haughty manner.

“brother!”

Yeonsu snuggles into the seat to my left with a bright smile. The famous producer and writer Eunsook Choi smile happily after seeing that. Of course, there were some who did not.

‘Why do you keep glaring at me? ‘Should I at least pretend to be scared?’

This is Yang Min-jeong. The eyes that glance at me from time to time make me feel like I’m encountering an enemy from heaven. But that doesn’t last long either. When Park Soo-young, who was sitting on my right, gave me a hint of a look, I was startled and lowered my head. Like a frog in front of a snake.

“Oppa, aren’t you going to win an award today…?”

“What award?”

“Rookie Award.”

Yeonsu asks carefully in a quiet voice. I think I heard that KBC Broadcasting Station has eliminated the Youth Award and merged it with the Rookie Award starting this year. All I did was appear once as a child. On a day like today, where there are a lot of strong candidates, the role is simply to fill the number of heads. It is not a metaphorical expression. In fact, in the case of so-called works with poor viewership ratings, the main actors were reluctant to come to the awards ceremony, citing their personal schedules.

“Are you not looking forward to it?”

“Actually, I have separate expectations….”

“Separately?”

“What are our little kids talking about so interestingly?”

At that moment, Park Soo-young suddenly showed her face and Yeon-soo was shocked and closed her mouth. It was then. With less than five minutes left until the awards ceremony standby, the staff is busy. Then, tension appeared on the face of the seasoned national MC who hosted the event.

“What happened?”

Since the famous producer is a broadcaster, he must have immediately felt the incongruity in their appearance. At that moment, the producer in charge of the acting awards ceremony runs straight to Yoo Yoon and whispers to him. As the words continued, Yumyeong’s eyes grew bigger and eventually turned to one place.

‘me?’

* * *

Isn’t there an old saying in life called Saeongjima (塞翁之馬)? This may not be the right word for the current situation. But if you just look at the situation that unfolded before your eyes, it was like that. Like other awards ceremonies, the acting awards feature a congratulatory performance. A teenage singer’s performance was scheduled to be the opening performance of this year’s Drama Awards.

‘What do you mean appendix?’

But for some reason, the day I go is market day. A singer who was scheduled to perform had a ruptured appendix, which suddenly put the producer and production department in charge. It was a situation that could have led to a live punk.

Wouldn’t it be okay to call another singer?

As mentioned earlier, this is the performance venue that singers most avoid. Moreover, if I were to ask him to come and sing right away in a situation where he had not even had a chance to rehearse, it was obvious that he would refuse, citing all kinds of reasons. As proof of that, didn’t they use the excuse of the Gayo Daejeon being broadcast live at the same time? at last.

‘Huh, what happened to me?’

I put unfamiliar in-ears in my ears. The reason I came on stage was this. It is said that a reporter said that while the producer in charge was contacting all directions and looking for a singer to fill the empty spot at the celebration performance.

‘Isn’t there a child actor named Jang Young-guk there? That friend seems to have a talent for singing. I was selected to sing a singing role in Teacher Baek Jang-hoon’s next film!

You idiot, Chang (唱) and pop music are different!

But my excuse didn’t make any sense. The producer in charge asked me with a request that made me feel like I was about to get down on my knees, so I couldn’t bear to refuse. After all, the acting award was not only a battle of pride among actors, but also a fierce competition between each terrestrial broadcasting station. If a live broadcast breaks out here, the producer in charge won’t be able to get past a few pages of the essay.

‘Think of it as acting.’

Is there anything I can’t do? In my past life, there is nothing I haven’t done to get my name on the map, even if it’s just for minor roles. There was a time when I shaved my head to play the role of a monk, but then I was cast to play the role of a gangster.

“This is a celebration performance to open the year-end KBC Drama Awards! Child actor Jang Young-guk—!”

The live broadcast began with the host’s cheerful vocalization. Since it was a place for relatively young singers, there was even a stand microphone and a chair to keep the distance between them. The sessions had already been prepared. I wanted to think about what song to sing, but I didn’t have enough time. However, it is not possible to sing in this place.

Girl (少女).

In the end, I decided to go with a song I loved all my life. As soon as I step on stage, I feel all the attention. Among actors, there are many who are reluctant to step on stage like this. Why don’t famous actors often leave awards ceremonies? Apart from acting on set, I also suffer from stage anxiety.

But I was worn out in the theater. I know what actions I need to take to ignite a fire in the hearts of the audience. Rather, this attention and lighting helped calm my tense heart.

Now, let’s start.

Wearing a black tuxedo that Park Soo-young personally selected, he sat on a chair and smiled at the numerous live cameras. Yes, as if I have become a seasoned singer at this moment.

* * *

“England is perfect for the stage!”

Author Choi Eun-sook is covering her mouth in joy as if she were a girl. That’s how amazing the boy’s performance was. Not only is her singing so outstanding that it makes you wonder if a fully mature singer would have the same technique, but her stage manners are also great. The occasional glances sent to the audience and viewers beyond the TV screen were enough to make many women’s hearts flutter.

Encore!

As proof of this, the voices calling for an encore are growing louder, along with cheers that have never been heard at an acting awards ceremony. Even the old actors are mesmerized by the boy’s singing, and even those famous for their heavy hips are clapping their hands and smiling happily.

‘After all, it’s a thing.’

The famous PD is also swallowing his admiration. I knew from the beginning that I had natural talent as an actor, but I never dreamed that my agility on stage would also be this outstanding. It’s so natural that if you don’t say anything, you won’t even know that you’ve made up for a live puncture.

I can say without a doubt that the producer in charge behind the scenes will be crying out for joy. Eventually, the stage ended with the host’s witty remarks. The host also feels relief on his face, as if he didn’t expect the performance to be so perfect.

“Oh my bastard!”

Finally, on the day I returned to my seat, Park Soo-young greeted me as if I were grand.

“Why are you acting like this all of a sudden, sister?”

“There was a time when Mom, Mom, was nice to me, and whenever I put a mat on the floor, she would leave me alone. By the way, the song was the best!”

“That’s because I’m filming. Anyway, thank you for the compliment, sis!”

Aren’t you happy to hug your youngest brother by the shoulders as if praising him? Park Soo-young was always famous for being prickly, but right now, she looks kinder than anyone else. Yeonsu’s face is already flushed and she can’t even raise her head properly. On the other hand, Yang Min-jeong’s expression is still not bright, as if she just chewed shit.

‘Anyway.’

I avoid poop because I’m afraid, but I avoid it because it’s dirty. It’s not even worth worrying about anymore. Since it was a place that would attract attention, she dressed up to the fullest. But when my interest goes somewhere else, I can’t help but feel nauseous.

“Yeonsu, do you have a cold?”

I touched Yeonsu’s forehead, whose face was red, but I couldn’t feel any heat. However, the more it happens, the more I bow my head. Obviously, I didn’t rest like a chattering sparrow until the awards ceremony started.

“Then, in the order of the most advanced, we will select the Best Couple Award among the many works that have graced KBC Broadcasting Station this year!”

It’s a different order of eating than usual. Rather than watching the clichéd awards ceremony sequence every time. It seems like they thought it would be better to make a change like this. What’s more, it seems like it worked. The audience also responded very positively. They keep calling out the names of the couples they are rooting for. The expression on the host’s face as he scans the paper containing the award winners is unusual.

“This is a surprise! The best couple was born in the miniseries The Man in August!”

What does this mean? Most of the results were expected. As such, the August Man recorded a viewership rating of 39.1% in its last episode, and it was no wonder that it created a sensation. Yang Min-jeong stands up triumphantly, as if she knew this would happen. Doesn’t he even look at me with ridicule, as if it’s his turn now? however.

“This is Jang Young-guk, who played the child role of Kim Ha-jin, and Yeon-soo, who played the child Son Ye-rin! This is the first time in the history of acting awards that child actors have won the Best Couple Award!”

what?

Suddenly, I went up on stage with Yeonsu, receiving applause and cheers. It was only when I faced Yeonsu’s brightened expression that I realized. What I wanted so much was to win the Best Couple award. The male actor playing the adult Kim Ha-jin clapped his hands and even whistled, and Yang Min-jeong could be seen biting her molars hard. It wasn’t my intention, but I was tempted to do this without knowing why.

“It is no exaggeration to say that Man in August created a dialect syndrome in Korea! Why not have the child actor at the center of it all, Jang Young-guk, personally deliver his acceptance speech in dialect to the viewers!”

The audience reacted enthusiastically to the host’s wit. Yeonsu still looks excited. While trying to give an acceptance speech, you may be so overwhelmed with emotion that you may not be able to speak properly. In cases like this, the elder must take the lead. Let’s approach the microphone holding the award plaque and a bouquet of flowers.

“It’s actor Jang Young-guk, not Kim Ha-jin!”

Cheers pour in once again. Are you nervous? Isn’t it natural? Even when I was crazy about acting in my past life, I never received a cute award like the Best Couple Award. But now, I think I can greet viewers as a young Kim Ha-jin.

“I really ate a lot of gamtae (sweet gamtae) on the beach. The funny thing about this is that in the past, no one was looking for it so it was spread all over the mudflats, but now the number of people looking for it has stopped increasing one by one, so I can’t eat it.” ) That’s right. It’s the same thing. If it weren’t for the viewers, I wouldn’t have been able to receive an award like this. That’s why!”

He makes a small heart with his fingers towards the live broadcast camera. The trend of finger hearts starts now. Like a young Kim Ha-jin, she confidently confesses to the audience and viewers across the TV screen and smiles shyly.

“This little guy is going to become a great actor!”