I Will Live As An Actor - Chapter 65
I Will Live as an Actor Episode 65
“What happened to the analysis results?”
Unlike regular police departments, the homicide department is all in plain clothes. As the saying goes, the difference between a police officer and a gangster is a sheet of paper. They have a unique spirit and their faces are so rugged that an unfamiliar person would mistake them for a gangster. However, no one can easily raise their heads due to the yelling from the homicide squad leader (actor Lee Jung-hyuk).
“They say they haven’t found any traces of the suspect yet..”
“What!”
In the end, when the youngest detective speaks with his gun strap on, the head of the class (actor Lee Jung-hyuk)’s face turns red and his brows narrow. One of the older detectives, who looks like he’s about to throw an object at any moment, can’t stand it and expresses his dissatisfaction.
“Chief, no, that’s right, we need to find some trace to track him down, but this isn’t even about finding Kim Seo-bang in Seoul. How can we handle what’s happening in the eight provinces of the country? We’re feeling like we’re dying right now.”
“Hey, you bastard, you’re talking about it right now! How many cases have there been in the past 15 days (time in the movie)? How many cases! That’s as many as four. What on earth did you guys do while that crazy guy murdered four people? !”
“No, Captain. We didn’t just hang out! Look at Dong-ju’s (youngest detective’s) socks. They’re very yellow. I haven’t been able to go home for over 15 days, so now I’ve even forgotten his face. My wife even brought me underwear once or twice. “I feel sorry for Bunji’s mother. I feel like I want to beat him up twelve times a day! Still, he’s a detective and he’s the people’s cane, so he does it. We also want to catch him like a chimney.”
“What? Cane? You fell asleep after doing such a damn thing! You want to hit me? Hit me, you bastard!”
In the end, the detectives scramble to stop the homicide squad leader. Other police officers glance at him as they pass through the hallway. There is no right answer in fighting any longer. In some ways, it’s like spitting in my face. The class leader yells at the members of the violent crime group and turns around.
“Hey you bastards, go out right now and find some clues!”
The detectives rush out of the homicide unit with bad looks on their faces. The class president (actor Lee Jung-hyuk) sighs and enters his room. Then, the awful smell of Chunjang fills his nostrils.
“Jjajangmyeon goes down your throat!”
The head of the homicide unit (actor Lee Jung-hyuk) yells and scolds the detective who is eating black bean noodles. He is a skilled sergeant and a great man whose skills are recognized even in the violent crime world. However, because of his fiery temperament, he often used violence in the process of apprehending criminals, and was eventually suspended from office.
“Why do you invite someone who is on vacation and have a fight outside?”
“You like vacation. Don’t you know that I barely saved you from being demoted to the police station with honesty?”
“It’s either that or that.”
At that moment, Sergeant Seo Do-gwang (actor Seo Jong-in) burps and raises his head. There are many scars (makeup) on his face and a beard on his chin that looks like it hasn’t been shaved for several days.
“How many cases in 15 days?”
“Let’s see if your case is here.”
“Look at the two in Seoul and the one in Gangwon-do. They went all the way to Chungcheongbuk-do? But how can you be sure that this is the same crime? It’s happening in all eight provinces across the country. Could there have been any contact between the victims?”
“Look at the method of crime in the next chapter.”
“One of them overdosed on drugs, the other died by accident, and the one who died at the ferry in Chungcheongbuk-do died by drowning.”
Seo Do-gwang (actor Seo Jong-in) turned the pages and expressed his admiration. do.
“All of the dead guys had their hearts mutilated with something sharp and had a cross drawn on their chests. Look at this kid. He’s a complete idiot.”
“After killing him, it is presumed that he stabbed him in the heart and drew a cross on his chest as if to kill him. There is no particular connection between the victims, so they are all strangers. Their occupations, ages, and places of residence are different.”
“It’s not a familiar crime, but it’s the same crime, so there might be some clues left, right?”
“No, it was planned so carefully. Not even the usual fingerprints or blood or hair were found. The weapon is also being identified, but I guess we haven’t found the right one yet.”
“If serial killings were this bad, reporters would have smelled it too…”
The class leader nods and points to the ceiling.
“The higher ups are blocking the action. Do-gwang, I’m going to turn around now. After all, the first crime was committed and the second one was committed under our jurisdiction, so aren’t all branches of the country now being searched? Reporters are already preparing stories right now, and the higher ups will stop them. “We only have a week to do it. After that, it’s out of our hands and it’s time to move on to Gwangsu University.”
“Hey, my brother. It looks like his way to get started has been blocked. Now I understand why he’s aged so drastically while I haven’t seen him. I’ll take this.”
Detective Seo Do-gwang (actor Seo Jong-in) stands up and holds up the case log file. The class leader (actor Lee Jung-hyuk) asks nervously at this sight.
“Do-gwang, can you catch him within a week? If you don’t catch him in that time, not only will you miss out on a promotion, but if more incidents happen, I’ll have to take off my clothes.”
“Brother, what is my nickname?”
“He’s crazy or something.”
“If I finish this case properly, I will know that there was no suspension from the Shobuchi Show.”
“If I just solve it, what can’t I do? Of course, I can do anything about it.”
“Look. Wouldn’t it be better if I called you right away when the incident occurred?”
In response, Seo Do-gwang (actor Seo Jong-in) raises his hand with a grim smile.
“There’s no other club as good as mine to catch a crazy dog.”
* * *
Filming is also halfway through. Some reporters still publish articles as if they are debating Britain’s choice of next film. However, unlike that, the atmosphere at the filming site becomes more intense day by day. Everyone on the filming team knows this. The fact that the movie they are filming will be a huge hit if it is released.
After the solo filming, an unexpected person comes to the waiting room in England.
“uk!”
This is actor Seo Jong-in. Although they were appearing in the same movie together, their roles and filming locations were different, so they didn’t meet until halfway through the script. Seo Jong-in sports a rough beard like his character in the play, Detective Seo Do-gwang, and carries his arms around his shoulders in a sly manner.
“I see that Young-Kuk is filming you alone, so Hyeong-seop, are you acting like what you told me to do?”
“Sir, I’m strangled.”
“I’m saying that because I love you so much. I’m so glad it’s over in Hankyu like this. I get neurotic every time Director Shin asks us to reshoot. This is a scene where I’m putting together a scene, so let’s do it all at once.”
Actor Seo Jong-in spoke without loosening his grip on England’s shoulder. Although England is quite tall, Seo Jong-in is also quite formidable. Perhaps because he built his body for the role of a detective, his physique feels much sturdier.
“After today’s filming is over, let’s go to a bar over there and have a glass of soju.”
“Sir, I’m a minor.”
“If you go with me, no one will think you’re a minor. I heard you drank soju straight out of the box when I was with you.”
“A person who can’t drink any kind of soju.”
In my past life, I had a relationship with actor Seo Jong-in. He doesn’t know, but in fact, the theater company he came from is where I worked as an actor. Therefore, when I decided to enter the film industry, he came to me as a senior and gave me advice.
A man who can’t even drink soju likes soju so much that after just three glasses, he gets on the express train to sleep. Thanks to this, I was able to take taxis with him on my back several times.
“Oh, how did you know I was drinking soju wrong?”
“You came last time when the CEO of Daejeong Distribution Company had a company dinner. I saw him then. He drank three glasses of soju and fell asleep. Because of that, I couldn’t even say hello to him properly.”
“As expected of an actor, his observation skills are amazing.”
At that time, Seo Jong-in looked at the cross statue placed on the table in the waiting room in England and asked:
“England, wasn’t that a prop?”
“I’ve been making them as a hobby these days. I also made everything that was used on movie sets.”
“Wow, did you have a hobby like this?”
“What is your hobby? Originally, I wasn’t interested in it, but when I received the script, I found out that the main character’s hobby is woodworking. That’s why I practiced. I haven’t made everything on the table yet.”
“Can you show me how to sharpen it once?”
England looks at Seojong-in, who still looks in disbelief, sighs, and holds up the carved cross statue. Then, grab a wood carving knife. Seo Jong-in expresses admiration as he sees the work being done with great care, detailing each stitch, and then asks questioningly.
“England, but are you naturally left-handed? I saw you use chopsticks with your right hand when you were eating earlier.”
“It’s the right hand.”
“But now?”
Hold the carving knife with your left hand and start carving. At that time, England elaborated as if it was nothing.
“The main character, Kim Moo-jin (priest), is left-handed.”
her.
Actor Seo Jong-in looks at the young actor with admiration. And then he looks at England with a different expression than before. Isn’t it more real than you think? These days, young new actors all look stiff as if they have a neck cast after they gain popularity, but new actor Jang Young-guk not only brightens the mood at the filming site, but his acting skills are also excellent.
Moreover, look at the attitude toward acting. That is something that cannot be done without ordinary sincerity. Finally, as if to awaken my thoughts, assistant director Kim Seok-cheol’s shout is heard beyond the waiting room.
“Standby is complete!”
* * *
“Scene No. 75 The Detective and the Priest—!”
Detective Seo Do-gwang (actor Seo Jong-in) enters the parish after mass. The person who confronts him is none other than the young priest Matthew (England). The parish office is full of old and worn-out furniture. A Bible, a rosary, and an old teacup, as if symbolizing integrity, stand out. Among them, the one that catches Seo Do-gwang’s attention the most is none other than the cross.
“Do you drink coffee at church these days?”
“Why, isn’t there a law against drinking it?”
“No, I’m not religious, but I thought the church would give me green tea or black tea or something like that. Still, it’s nice to have something sweeter to my taste. By the way, I came to see the bishop, but I guess he’s not here today?”
The young priest smiles faintly.
“As he is busy with construction, he has a lot of work to do even after Mass. By the way, what brought you here? I heard from the bishop that you are a detective.”
“Oh, it’s nothing else.”
Detective Seo Do-gwang takes out a photo from inside his leather jacket.
“Do you know this guy, Park Cheol? He’s thirty-nine years old, as you can see in the picture. He’s been to and from school a few times. I heard he was a faithful believer in this parish.”
“I know. It doesn’t matter what Brother Park Cheol’s past is. For those with faith, there is nothing more equal than prayer.”
“Hmm, I guess my faith was weak. Just because I can’t give a dog a habit, this guy tried to get his hands on the mulberry again. Well, the mulberry guys always say that when you get medicine, you feel like you’re flying, but this time, this guy really went for the mulberry. “I got hit so many times that the house was full of syringes.”
Detective Seo Do-gwang (actor Seo Jong-in) observes the expression of a young priest (England). In the photo, his expression is full of pity, as if he feels pity and pity for him. Eventually, the young priest sighs as if he is lamenting.
“It’s my fault. I should have paid more attention to Brother Park Cheol. I hope that he too will find peace under the Lord’s care.”
“I’m glad I didn’t end up in some kind of hell when it comes to caring.”
Detective Seo Do-gwang explains this in detail, taking out three photos in succession from inside his leather jacket. However, the young priest looked at the photo and asked with a resolute expression.
“Brother, who are these people?”
“Oh, I guess I’m not a believer here. Huh. By the way, have any of your believers harbored any ill will towards Park Cheol or have you ever done anything that might incur Park Cheol’s resentment? When people get drunk on drugs, they do all sorts of things. There have been cases where he cantered naked and jumped off the roof of a building, claiming to be an omniscient and omnipotent god.”
“That has never happened. Brother Park Cheol was always a quiet person and did not like to cause harm to others in everything he did. He was a person who reflected on the past, repented before the Lord, and wanted to live a new life.”
“Does repentance erase the red line? Garbage is forever garbage. By the way, since the bishop is not here, I will just get up. But what is that, priest?”
Seo Do-gwang looks at the cross statue standing blankly on one side of the bookshelf. To that gaze, the young priest replies as if it is nothing.
“My hobby is woodworking. Whenever I have time, I make something like that to calm my mind. “Well,
if you have that level of skill, you can sell it. Is that cool?”
“Would you like to give one to you too?”
The young priest handed him a cross sculpture. The face and shape of the Lord on the cross were elaborately created, and this was not something that was done in just one or two days. He accepted it gratefully. The young priest asks Detective Seo Do-gwang,
“Brother, I would like to ask you again what you said just now. Do you really think that once a villain is always a villain?”
“Do you mean to say that trash is always trash? Of course. How many years have I been working as a detective? How many criminals have I met? Do you know what everyone is saying when they are dragged into the interrogation room? Oh, you’re unlucky. It says this. If I were to really reflect, I would say that. At times like this, I liked the old days. I could have beaten him with peace of mind. These days, people talk about human rights or whatever. “I have a long history.”
“No, thank you for coming today. “I found out about Brother Park Cheol’s death.”
Detective Seo Do-gwang (actor Seo Jong-in) looks back before leaving the office.
“But do you really think that you can repent if you have faith? That’s what religion always says. Have faith.”
The young priest answers that question with a faint smile. In the end, detective Do-gwang Seo scratches his head and leaves the office. Looking at his empty seat, the young priest (England) explains further. “Of course
. Let’s go.”
* * *
Theater company.
It’s my first holiday after a long time. Just when I was sitting in the main hall and deciding to read the script all day, I received a phone call and had no choice but to head to Daehakro. It was because of a call from actor Seo Jong-in. Suddenly. He called me and told me to come out to Daehakro. The plan went awry, but I didn’t feel bad. How long had it been since I’d been to Daehakro?
“Wow, you came here completely dressed up. “Our England.”
“You are the one who called me to Daehakro.”
Anticipating the crowds of people, I put on my hat and blank glasses. The place where actor Seo Jong-in took me was none other than the theater where the play was being performed. It’s a theater stage). Seo Jong-in guides me past the empty auditorium and onto the stage and explains,
“It’s not good to just read the script every time it’s a holiday, so sometimes I need to cool my head. This is a theater company called Hyeseong (彗星) where I learned and performed plays. “My juniors were performing a play here this evening, so I invited them to watch it together.” It was a
new feeling. Isn’t this the place where I first learned theater acting in my past life? The worn-out chairs in the audience and even the tension of the lights shining on the stage. It was like the past. I feel like I’ve returned to life. Looking at my expression, actor Seo Jong-in asks curiously,
“England, have you ever been on stage in a play?”
“No.”
“Really? Your expression is so excited right now, like you’re visiting your hometown. It’s amazing.”
It’s an art to be aware that someone might not be an actor.
“It’s not often that an outsider like you, who is not a member of a troupe, can go on stage. But I guess there are quite a few of your fans among the juniors acting today.”
“My fans?”
“Why do you look so surprised? The nation’s first love. Instead, after the performance tonight, at least give an autograph to your favorite juniors. It would be nice if you could take a picture too. If they knew that I came with you today, they would rush out of the theater’s waiting room right now.”
Surprisingly, this may not be the case for most, but there are some theater actors who dislike movie (commercial) actors. They act the same way, but their approach is completely different. That’s how much they do. This is because each person’s values are different.
“By the way, Senior Seo, what is the play that is being performed on stage today?”
“I don’t know if you know that it is Morning in the Western Sky. “It’s a piece that has been traditionally performed by our theater company for a long time.”
“Ah.”
How could you not know that? I also made my first stage debut with ‘Morning in the Western Sky.’ Decades have already passed since the play script was written. However, it is a work that is used like a corporate cash cow. When talking about Hyesung, many people think of the work Morning in the Western Sky. It was then.
“Myung-seok, why are you running around like that?”
“Oh! Seniors! When did you come?”
One of the theater staff members running around the back of the stage spots actor Seo Jong-in and bows to him. But he doesn’t seem to recognize my face. Not only that, he’s still wearing his hat and glasses. So, you might be wondering if it’s just Seo Jong-in’s manager.
“Just for a moment, before your play starts, I wanted to catch some sunlight on stage for the first time in a while. But why are you running around so sweaty? Is something going on?”
“It’s not anything else, but Jin Soo-hyung, who was scheduled to appear today, suddenly burst his appendix. So I’m busy looking for a substitute right now.”
“What is Jin-su’s role?”
“It’s Do Jeong-su’s role. Although it is a supporting role, this is actually a problem. “There is no second supporting role, and that doesn’t mean we can’t just put juniors on stage if they aren’t ready yet.”
This is a problem that sometimes arises when preparing for a play. There are times when actors suddenly become unable to act due to unavoidable circumstances. . But the problem does not end here.
Not only will all the tickets that were pre-ordered be refunded, but even the expenses used to decorate the play stage will remain in deficit. Moreover, as the staff said, if the lead actor explodes, if the second prepared in advance is used, However, the supporting actor’s appendix exploded, so he hesitated to cancel the stage performance out of regret.
“Doesn’t any of the other actors memorize all the lines for Do Jeong-su’s role?”
“Although all the senior actors know it. You know. This time, all the seniors left. Please contact me for help. Last time, we had a drinking party for a farewell party before our seniors left, and a big fight broke out. Are you giving up your dream because you don’t have money?”
To make matters worse, isn’t that an insult? Because of that, actor Seo Jong-in’s expression also becomes serious. By the way, the role of Do Jeong-su is a supporting role with little importance. Since he only appears on stage a few times, Although the number of appearances is the same as that of a minor role, it is a role that requires acting skills, so as the staff said, it is very reluctant to use an actor who is not yet young. However, when Seo Jong-in himself takes the role, his age does not match the role.
I am a member of the theater company Hyesung (彗星) in my last life. ).
Therefore, it was no exaggeration to say that he memorized all the lines of ‘Morning in the Western Sky,’ which can be said to be Hyesung’s representative work. Finally, after a pause, he asked actor Seo Jong-in,
“Senior Seo, that morning in the western sky.” This work is called . “It’s a play script I’ve enjoyed for a long time.”
“You? How to do that? It must be hard to find it on the market.”
“You know, I’m staying at Mr. Baek Jang-hoon’s house. It’s safe to say that my grandfather has every play script in his study. So,”
I take off my hat and glasses and elaborate.
“I’ll play the role of Do Jeong-su.”