I Will Live As An Actor - Chapter 70
I Will Live as an Actor Episode 70
“There were many famous people in the Joseon Dynasty. Among them, famous people include Kim Chun-taek, a scholar, Kim Pan-seok, a eunuch who controlled more court ladies than the king, Jeong Seok-woo, the scion of a noble noble family who enjoyed all kinds of entertainment with widows from the Joseon Dynasty, and countless others. “There are too many to count.”
I don’t know much about the Korean traditional foods of the Joseon Dynasty. However, playwright Jeong Yong-dae knows the history of the unknown Casanovas of the Joseon Dynasty to the extent that his fingers are not enough. He does not stop there and even adds additional explanations about famous people.
“Seoin Kim Chun-taek was a lecher of Joseon. He was said to have done everything to establish the Seoin regime, but judging by his lecherous behavior, he was well-versed in that area. There were rumors that he had a similar relationship with Sukbin Choi. That’s why. “There was a ridiculous rumor going around that King Yeongjo’s father was Kim Chun-taek, not King Sukjong.”
He was a huge lecher.
“The eunuch Kim Pan-seok wandered around the palace and captured numerous court ladies. Don’t you think it’s strange, Mr. Yeong-guk? How could a man who couldn’t even act as a man be able to seduce court ladies? At first, he dazzled them with his gentle words and kind actions. It is said that he did. However, it turns out that Kim Pan-seok was unusually a person who was able to have a sexual life even though he became a eunuch. Because he was born with no testicles and was infertile, no one knew about it. Because of this, he was later found out and sentenced to death.”
Enumeration type? Are you talking about cruelty and cruelty?
“Jeong Seok-woo, the son of a noble family, bewitched the widows with great elegance, as befits a nobleman. He spoke the truth and made it seem as if he would swear with them for a thousand years, and then went on to meet other widows. The funny thing is that among the widows, many people blamed Jeong Seok-woo. It is said that there was no one who did it. It seems that he was deeply bewitched by Jeong Seok-woo. It is said that the number reached a hundred in the city of Mulgyeong alone, so you know how many widows he bewitched. Still, he was not punished in any significant way because of his bloodline as a nobleman. However, Chae Yi-rip “He died of fortune at a young age, before he even reached the age of 18.”
I don’t know much about the history of Koreans. Moreover, the sexual customs of the Joseon Dynasty were something that no one was even interested in. What we do know is that the Joseon Dynasty was a healthy society to the extent that there was a saying that men and women were equal for seven years and that virtuous women were the door. At that moment, playwright Jeong Yong-dae elaborates as if he had read England’s thoughts.
“Of course, you could say that I was some kind of Casanova during the Joseon Dynasty when Neo-Confucianism was prevalent. However, it took a very long time for Confucian culture to take root, and during that gap, Joseon could be said to have had truly promiscuous sexual customs.”
“I’m sorry, Writer Jeong, but I’m a minor. How can I take on such a role? Unlike a movie, theater is not something you can edit, and you have to show everything to the audience on stage, aren’t you?”
I can’t help but feel embarrassed. If it were a movie, this is a role I would have considered. That’s because you can somehow create a scene through editing and angle composition. However, in a play, the audience’s gaze is the angle and the audience’s ears are the sound. At that time, Jeong Yong-dae shakes his head and speaks firmly.
“Mr. England, I have no intention of depicting the stories of lechers like the above. The Casanova in the play I wrote is completely different from the people above. For example, even if Kim Chun-taek, Kim Pan-seok, and Jeong Seok-woo come along, they will not be able to beat the Casanova in my play. ”
“Do you really think I can play that role?”
“Of course, it’s a play I wrote after being inspired by Young-guk. In my head, there is no other main character except Young-guk. How about Joseon’s best Casanova?”
Playwright Jeong Yong-dae elaborates with a meaningful smile.
“Are you interested?”
* * *
A car is driving on a wave-like road that curves along a mountain range. On the side of the road, trainees dressed in military uniform walk in a line following the commands of their instructors. As the saying goes, sweat is beading on the faces of the soldiers carrying military uniforms. Manager Lee Bong-chun, who is behind the wheel, is amazed at the sight.
“Wow, that’s the hardest time. It’s a bit difficult to march while wearing a military uniform while you’re a trainee. Everyone will think that everything is over after your training is over. If you just cut a stick on your chest and go to the military, you can say that your military life begins in earnest.”
“Didn’t you say it was for public interest?”
“Public service workers go through the same training camp life. My brother was also in the sewage treatment plant, which is called the Marine Corps of the public service community. It’s really hard there too. It’s not as bad as the active duty ones, though.”
“Hmm.”
“Oh, it’s true. England doesn’t know that you didn’t serve in the military. How difficult is life at the training camp?”
I didn’t come back.
He said he spent his last life serving in the military in Gangwon-do. In the summer, it’s so hot that it burns your ears, and in the winter, no matter how tightly you wrap your feet and how many layers of underwear you wear, the cold wave penetrates your uniform in less than ten minutes. by the way.
“What kind of entertainment filming is this in the mountains of Gangwon-do? They even told me to bring my suitcase.”
This is producer Jeong Ji-yong’s first pilot program after he was demoted to the entertainment department. However, the filming location is ambiguous. I left Seoul and entered Gangwon-do, but I am continuing to search for my destination in the mountains.
White snow has already piled up in the dense bush, and occasionally elk are jumping around, leaving footprints behind. Do you want to do some camping filming?
“I’ll find out when I get there. If I tell you in advance, I can’t tell you because I’m afraid England will tell you to turn away.”
Manager Lee Bong-chun laughs and doesn’t say anything. Now that I think about it, after I decided to appear, I didn’t even ask what type of entertainment program it was. Finally, the car leaves the road and enters a dirt road. There were so many lumpy rocks. It’s so confusing whether you’re riding a car or an amusement ride.
“uh?”
The first thing that caught my eye at that moment was none other than the mountain cabin. A mountain lodge appeared out of nowhere, as if I was alone on a remote island. Being located in a pure white forest with snow flowers in full bloom adds to the mystique. However, looking at the luxury cars lined up next to the lodge reminds us that this is not a fairytale world.
“Brother, can’t it be true that there are that many celebrities who were cast for today’s entertainment shoot?”
Even if you look at it, it is a fairly large number of cars. All of them are in the shape of a van, as if to indicate that a celebrity came here. Moreover, the number of filming crews is also formidable. What on earth is filming an entertainment program that gives so much support starting from the pilot?
As soon as he got out of the car without being able to erase his dazed expression, a VJ rushed over and captured the scene on camera.
“Are you filming already?”
I haven’t even received the script. Instead of answering, VJ nods his head vigorously. Manager Lee Bong-chun looks on with a smile. What kind of entertainment filming is this so loud from the start?
Only after bringing the carrier to the entrance of the mountain lodge and pension did the VJ give the OK sign. Only then does PD Jeong Ji-yong, who directed the filming of this entertainment show, appear.
“Jiyong hyung!”
“England, thank you so much for coming!”
“Boy, I’m done with that kind of greeting. How long has it been since then? I haven’t seen you since the August Men’s finale party, so it’s already been three years. But nothing has changed for you. I thought you were putting a lot of weight into it since you said you were the PD again. .”
“You know, I’m a PD in name only, but you’ve changed so much. You were a huge hit at SBC last year. I thought you’d grown up really tall back then, but how can a person change like this in just three years? “Hey, what did my son eat these days to grow up so he’s so tall?”
Then I remembered. Three years ago, he was much smaller than FD Jeong Ji-yong, but now that PD Jeong is under my gaze, it’s a new feeling. At that time, I looked at the vans parked in a row and asked PD Jeong.
“Anyway, bro, what kind of filming is this so there are cars lined up at the mountain cabin?”
“Have you heard anything from the CEO? I told you my concept in advance.”
“I didn’t ask specifically because I thought the concept might change since it was a pilot program, but I wish I had known it would be so large and have so many people filming.”
“Okay, anyway, there is no script today and the main concept is to improvise. Are you curious about the concept of today’s shooting?”
“Of course I’m curious. I also thought they were camping since the filming location was a filming location. Seeing that so many celebrities came, it doesn’t seem like that.”
“Look forward to it, England. Filming today.”
At that moment, PD Jeong Ji-yong pokes my side with his elbow and smiles happily.
“It’s blind date day.”
* * *
‘Ah, I got it right.’
England keeps thinking to himself, ‘Why did I come here?’ It was a mistake to think that it was just an ordinary entertainment shoot. It is a 4-on-4 blind date type program. For some reason, starting with CEO Kim Seong-hwan and manager Lee Bong-chun, they didn’t tell us about the filming concept, as if they had put it all together.
“There are four men and women here today. They are all people who have created an uproar in Korea. Their occupations are diverse. From singers to comedians, models, and drama actors!”
The host works hard to liven up the mood. I wonder how they got the idea to go on a group blind date in a mountain cabin.
“The person who receives the most votes from the men’s and women’s teams today will be crowned the first king and queen, respectively!”
I would like to decline such a position. However, the gaze of women looking at England is not only hot, but very stinging. It seems like everyone had no idea that England would be invited.
Therefore, even during breaks, not only female celebrities but also male celebrities were busy exchanging greetings with England. After all, it’s a pilot program, isn’t it?
It is highly unlikely that people with considerable reputation would appear on a mayfly program that may or may not be regularly scheduled. I felt like I knew why Producer Jeong Ji-yong tried to recruit her, even going so far as to contact his agency.
“Let’s start with the talent show first, rather than self-introduction. I think it will be more helpful to appeal your charm if you introduce yourself after the talent show! Now, who will start first? The women’s team or the men’s team!”
The host brightens the mood. At this time, one of the male celebrities who was a comedian came forward and showed off his comedic skills, including vocal imitation. After all, a comedian is a comedian. The shooting scene is bursting with laughter due to his unique sense of humor. The vocal imitation is so outstanding that if you close your eyes and listen, you will be fooled. It doesn’t stop there.
Male celebrities rush to show off their talents. The singer-turned-celebrity dances as if he wants to capture the hearts of women by showing off his fancy dance moves. England looks at that sight as if he is implicitly envious.
A male celebrity who is said to have been a model walks in style as if this is a runway and introduces himself in front of the camera. at last.
‘Is it my turn?’
The host looks at England’s face and smiles meaningfully.
“The turn of the last man, number 4, which can be said to be the biggest highlight of the day, has arrived. He hasn’t introduced himself yet, but you all know who he is, right? For your information, man number 4 is a minor. So, there are a lot of sisters and brothers who are with us today. “You have to take a look. Even though you look that tall, you’re still a baby at heart, baby!”
The filming site once again bursts into laughter at the host’s joking remarks. On the other hand.
What is the baby?
There is no empty laughter. The person who is older than the camera director on set is England. There was already an older, middle-aged person in my heart. In some ways, I don’t think filming today’s entertainment show would be bad.
‘Joseon’s greatest Casanova.’
Isn’t there something in common with play by playwright Jeong Yong-dae?
-British people have been skilled in taboo calligraphy and painting since ancient times. This means that you stand out in the artistic field. Because of this, he was able to attract many women. In that sense, aren’t there areas that Mr. England is already good at?
The host asks, looking at England.
“Man number 4, since you are the last runner, please show off your charm.”
As befits the title of actor, everyone is thinking about acting. Therefore, the camera director also prepares to pull the camera forward. However, England shows his characteristic slyness and smiles at the women on land.
“I will sing.”