I Will Live As An Actor - Chapter 91

I will live as an actor Episode 91

Yeonsangun (燕山君).

A deposed king known as the most vicious tyrant of the 500-year Joseon Dynasty. If we look at his evil deeds, there are countless of them. Starting with Gapja Sahwa, he brutally murdered those who slandered his biological mother, Lady Yoon, and the story of his immorality and obscenity is already widely known.

Moreover, the anecdote about the rare seductress Jang Noksu’s inability to get out of the width of her skirt is still on people’s lips.

“Gyereuk.”

Britain was defined simply and in one word. It is a role that is difficult to accept at the moment and it would be a shame not to do so. The original novel, ‘The Secret of King Yeonsan’, had a strangely fascinating aspect to it the more I read it.

Unlike the author’s somewhat childish pen name, the content was quite attractive and caught people as if they were stuck in a swamp. Thanks to this, I finished reading it without even losing track of time. I still can’t get each sentence out of my head.

-Was Yeonsan Yi Yong, the 10th king of Joseon, truly a tyrant? Annals and reality are different. History is fabricated and recorded by the victors, so it is obscured like something beyond the fog. The high-ranking officials who deposed Queen Yoon are trembling with fear. When Queen Yun was dethroned, an attempt was made to install Lee Yeok (Grand Prince Jinseong, later King Jungjong), the son of Queen Jeonghyeon, who was installed as the next queen, as crown prince, but the attempt was canceled due to opposition from King Seongjong. This is because Lee Yong, who later became King Yeonsangun, was exceptionally intelligent from a young age. In the Annals, it is recorded that he is ordinary, but who knows the truth… (omitted)… Even if he becomes a saint and brings peace to the country, the officials who are planning to oust Mr. Yoon worry about whether they will be able to save their lives. Amidst a gentle smile, the young awl stirred his lungs, causing fear to rise all the way to his chin. In the end, they float one gambling number.

Because it was such an unconventional content.

‘History belongs to the winners.’

We reconstruct the truth hidden behind the history recorded as that of the victors. Strictly speaking, it is fiction, but somehow it seems to make sense. That’s because historians’ opinions about Yeonsangun are still divided.

‘Should I say PD Yu?’

This is a time when authentic historical dramas are popular. In the future, a flood of historical dramas based on virtual history, called fusion historical dramas, will be produced, but not yet. Nowadays, not only viewers but also broadcasters believe that historical dramas should be produced in strict accordance with historical research. In some ways, the famous producer’s choice could only be seen as bold.

‘Is it so bold that he later became the head of the drama department?’

There are countless drama producers. Is it for no reason to call broadcasting a jungle? Among regular PDs, the number of PDs who can hold a CP is small, and among them, it can only be described as difficult for very few to rise to the position of Director. However, Yoo Myung was also the youngest person to become the head of the drama department among the three terrestrial broadcasters.

‘Will it be a poisoned chalice or will it be a huge hit?’

I haven’t decided to appear yet. Nowadays, appearing in a drama itself has become like a business. There were a lot of things to decide on, from appearance fees to overseas copyright guarantees, to make decisions on your own. Just then, CEO Seonghwan Kim enters the representative office.

“England, you waited long, right?”

CEO Kim Seong-hwan is a man who lacks even 10 body parts these days. Confession of a Priest is not only impressive, surpassing 5 million, but these days, the actors of Songwon’s agency are showing off their talents on the TV and screen like fish in water, so it is a double blessing.

One of them is actor Park Soo-young. Not to be outdone in the UK, she also finished filming a movie and immediately started filming a weekend drama, which was a huge hit. It was a quirky character that was different from his usual cold image, but his contrary idea actually worked.

“No, but CEO. Why did you suddenly ask to see me?”

Talk about advertising and the next project has already been discussed to be postponed until November, when the Scholastic Ability Test ends. Therefore, these days, England has reduced its schedule and focused on studying, except for the occasional interview.

“Nothing else, England has something to offer you. Have you ever heard of Star Documentary?”

Star Documentary.

There’s no way I wouldn’t know. This is because it is a program that even British people who are not interested in entertainment programs have heard of it at least once. This is a documentary created to reflect the public’s demand to know about the private lives of top stars.

Its popularity was so great that what was initially produced as a pilot for the holidays ended up being broadcast regularly in prime time slots on weekends. Even now that it is a regular program, its popularity is increasing day by day, so it is a program that every rookie dreams of at least once.

* * *

KBS entertainment program star documentary producer Jeong Seon-ah could not control her excitement. Although she was the producer in charge of a popular entertainment program, there were circumstances she couldn’t talk about. It’s a job that involves watching countless stars, but there’s only one person you can’t see even if you want to, and that’s actor Jang Young-guk.

“People have to live hard, too. As we live, days like this come.”

Starting with the drama Youth, she became a huge fan of England. I had already seen not only the theater festival but also Confessions of a Priest three times. In the meantime, she worked hard to recruit Britain.

Since it is a program that films the private lives of top stars,

‘won’t Jang Young-guk appear in the star documentary?’

There were a lot of inquiries from viewers, but the biggest thing was her fan support. Even more so, if it was Jisung, it was like Gamcheon.

“Producer Jeong, will you come with me?”

“Of course. I’ve been looking forward to this day. And if I send you alone, I’ll be anxious, so how can I wait?”

“Chi, you’re the type of person who usually spends time alone. Last time, when you were filming national soccer player Kim Hyeong-gyu, you only sent me there. You said it was hard to run around the playground. Do you know how hard it was for me back then? My calf is still sore that it hurts every time I walk.”

“How is it the same now as it was then? Don’t be rude, but how do you like my outfit today?”

“If anyone sees you, they’ll think you’re going to an awards ceremony. Just wear a white t-shirt and jeans like you usually do. Why a blouse? What about a skirt? If you’re going to match your outfit, why not match your shoes? You can either wear high heels or flats. What about sneakers? .”

“You said you were going to come out early in the morning, but then you came out wearing them without even thinking about it as usual. Is that very strange?”

“It’s actually better. Today’s filming location is also a school. The kids are eating well these days, so they’re very energetic. It’s a good thing they don’t sprain their ankles, let alone keep up with them when they put on their shoes.”

The filming location was, as the VJ said, a school. At Sehwa High School, which England attends, one could feel the nostalgia of school days right from the campus. From male students running around the playground raising dust to female students gathered in groups of twos and threes having a conversation. And among them is England.

‘You’re doing better at school than you think, right?’

Those who have been actors since their childhood usually do not have good social relationships. This may be because not only is he unable to spend his school days properly due to his busy broadcasting schedule, but from the perspective of someone who has experienced social life, his classmates seem to be nothing more than children.

Moreover, since England has entered the ranks of youth stars, I thought he would be a little awkward with his friends, but he is running around the playground and kicking a ball with his friends like a high school student his age.

The ball at England’s toes flies quickly and shakes the net. Eventually, England leaves the devastated goalkeeper behind, picks up the ball, and shouts at the opposing team.

“Hey Class 8, we won the bet, so hurry up and go to the canteen and buy us drinks.”

“Aren’t England taking too much credit for saying that this movie was good? How can they win like this every time? No matter how you look at that kid, isn’t he a movie star and a soccer youth?”

“Uh-huh. Don’t you know the saying, ‘a fortune is worth a fortune?’ Also, dig into the ground and see if you find money. We’re thirsty, so hurry up and buy it.”

Watching her drinking drinks with her friends, PD Jeong Seon-ah feels like a high school student who has no choice but to live in England. Clearly, what was reflected on the cathode ray tube and screen was an actor with a thousand faces. But for some reason, even this appearance is full of charm.

“You’re really good at studying too, aren’t you?”

A VJ who was filming England going about his school life after lunch suddenly opens his eyes wide. As he said, England is an honor student who is recognized in class. When a difficult problem comes up, some students even go to England to ask questions. It looked so natural that it felt like it wasn’t something that happened once or twice. Even more so.

“Is Jang Young-guk good at studying?”

“Britain? I guess I’m just good at it. My mock test scores are the best in the country, and I’ve been ranked first in every grade ever since I was in first grade. Even if you don’t know it, I’m a bastard. I’m a bastard. Because of my acting career, I often miss school, but I’m always top of the class. “I won’t lose it once. Now my homeroom teacher is the only one who is having a hard time.”

“why?”

“Isn’t it obvious? With grades like that, you should definitely go to law school or business administration at a Korean university. What can you do since you’ve already succeeded as an actor? I wonder if the term ‘all-rounder’ is used in times like this. By the way, does your face look good on that camera? “I heard there was filming going on at the broadcasting station today, so I paid some attention.”

Interviews with teachers in the school office also showed positive reviews. It’s already a known fact that I’m pretty good at studying, but I didn’t know it would be to this extent.

‘how.’

There is a saying that even if you peel it, it is still an onion. In the case of the UK, it is not onions in a bad sense, but onions in a good sense. Isn’t it true that the more we look into each person’s face, the more surprising things become? The VJ’s hand camera captures England sitting in the classroom studying.

‘Are you human?’

* * *

“For the UK to surpass 7 million viewers!”

A small party was held at my grandfather’s mansion. A few days ago, Confessions of a Priest achieved the feat of reaching 7 million viewers nationwide. Of course, there are only a few attendees. This is Kim Hyeong-seop, a senior actor who filmed Confessions of a Priest with his grandfather and uncle. The Priest’s Confession filming team and celebration party are scheduled separately, so I plan to enjoy happiness with them today.

“As someone who has seen me since my days as a snobbery in England, let me tell you, this guy has been a thing ever since.”

“Uncle, to be honest, you are not a snot. I was fourteen when I met you.”

“If your uncle says that, it’s like that, you idiot talks a lot. But you watch it because you’re pretty. Ugh, you lucky bastard, I knew you’d break out someday. In Korea, it’s a domestic movie that gets 7 million viewers, so it’s a popular movie. Hehehe.”

My uncle seems to be in a good mood. The same goes for my grandfather and senior Kim. We take a seat on the spacious main floor and have a drink together using the moonlight as illumination. Of course, since I’m still a minor, I just sip soda instead.

How much time has passed? Everyone is so drunk that they don’t even know how many bottles of soju have already been emptied.

“We’re coming to England for work. Let’s see if there are 7 million actors. I’ll get some energy too.”

“Oh, that’s disgusting. Uncle, and you go around shaving a bit. Anyone who sees you will think you just came down from the mountain.”

“Have you seen my brother? This kid is now nagging me because he’s taller than me. Isn’t that right, Hyungseop?”

“Brother, don’t be like that, just like England said, you should have a beard. Just because you haven’t become a crank yet, you walk around with a big beard like that. Every time I see you, I’m surprised too. It’s like my future. Ugh, I should get married quickly or something. If I don’t do it, bro. “I’m scared that I’ll grow old like that.”

“You bastard. You think I didn’t get married because I couldn’t get married. You said you have a partner for straw shoes, but my partner hasn’t shown up yet?”

“Junghyun, tomorrow you will be 60 years old, and if you still haven’t found your partner, isn’t this life a mistake?”

“No, you are like that too.”

Everyone bursts into loud laughter. And the VJ was filming this whole scene. The reason I decided to appear in Star Documentary is not very different. First of all, because it takes a documentary format, unlike general entertainment, it can be free-spirited and show things as they are. And like the question PD Jeong Seon-ah asked me the other day.

-Can you tell me why you decided to appear in the British See Star documentary?

-of course.

It was because there were fans. My face has been shown in the media every day due to the priest’s confession, but it is true that it is difficult to see it on a TV screen. It is said that the fan club even made inquiries to the agency. He asked if I wasn’t getting any invitations to broadcasting stations. This was proof that there were a lot of people waiting for me.

-It’s for the fans.

* * *

Syndrome.

The movie ‘Confessions of a Priest’ recorded an incredible number of viewers nationwide, reaching 7 million, just over a month after its release. This was expected when the number of viewers exceeded 5 million within 19 days of its release, but not only the film industry but also broadcasters were in an uproar. In fact, it is the first domestic film to exceed 7 million viewers nationwide.

“This social phenomenon is called a syndrome. Who knew that Korea, which was called a wasteland of the film industry, would have a phenomenon where the number of viewers nationwide exceeds 7 million? Moreover, even though it is a movie that is not available to teenagers. What do you think, Director Choi? Do you do it?”

Even in live talk programs that cover current social phenomena, the priest’s confession is a hot topic. Aren’t famous domestic film directors, national actors, and famous critics all gathered together to talk?

“There’s a saying in Chungmuro: If you’re going to produce a movie that’s not approved for purchase, go for an adult film. There’s a saying that the indicator of advance sales comes from adults’ wallets, but ironically, movies that are approved for purchase don’t get much response. It’s not a Hollywood movie, and it’s a movie that’s been approved and sold in Korea. When you produce a movie, most people think it’s an adult movie. So in Chungmuro, most of them go out of their way to find an editing outlet and compromise on making it suitable for audiences aged 15 and older.”

“Are you saying that even movies that were originally produced as approved films are somehow cut out in order to pass the 15-year-old review?”

“That’s right. In the vulgar language, it’s called scissors. If you don’t do that, it’s hard to break even. As a matter of course, distributors schedule movies that are commissioned and unpaid in the early morning or late at night. They think that even if they are assigned to the prime time slot, they won’t be worth the money. In a sense, this confession of a priest is causing a huge tectonic shift not only in Korean film history but also in Chungmuro.”

A tectonic shift.

“It means that creative freedom has expanded. As the host said just a moment ago, who would have predicted that for the first time in Korea, a contracted film would surpass 7 million viewers? Chungmuro is already trying to cast an actor named Jang Young-guk. I was anxious. The same goes for broadcasters. As an actor, how does actor Ahn Joong-hyun view Jang Young-guk, who can be said to be a newcomer?”

Ahn Jung-hyun is wearing a suit that cannot be found at director Baek Jang-hoon’s mansion. How solemn is his expression? The dignity of being called a national actor is clearly revealed. In fact, he is famous for not appearing on general broadcast programs, except for movies and dramas.

When I first got invited to a talk show, I was naturally going to turn it down, but I changed my mind when I heard that the UK was involved. After receiving the question, Ahn Jung-hyun adjusts his clothes and shows a serious expression.

“When I hear the three letters of the name Jang Yeong-guk, I think of four years ago. He was a boy with a short stature that could only reach his waist, blond hair, and tanned skin the color of the sea. He made a loud appearance riding a bongo (porter) at the Busan International Film Festival. I can’t forget him. He was as cute as a chestnut. After becoming the nation’s first love, he became a sensation at theater festivals, and now he’s even made it into movies. He has so many nicknames and is being called all kinds of modifiers, so I’m scared that he might lose my title. That’s about it.”

The producer in one corner of the studio suddenly opens his eyes wide. Even if it is a talk show, there are bound to be guidelines for Q&A. However, the words that came out of Ahn Jung-hyun’s mouth went far beyond the guidelines. At that moment, the host cuts off the conversation as if reading the producer’s thoughts.

“Actor Ahn, Confessions of a Priest starring Jang Young-guk has surpassed 7 million viewers nationwide. What do you think about this?”

“What can I tell you? My stomach hurts and I’m dying. I heard that the break-even point was around 1 million people, but it’s already several times that.”

“yes?”

“I’m still planning to get a gift when I meet my chief actor, Young-Kuk. You may not know this, but I’ve been taking care of him a lot, knowingly or unknowingly. He didn’t know that I’ve been quietly taking care of him since he was a snobbery. These days, he nags me every time we meet. “But he’s good to adults and very polite. If I had a daughter, I’d count him as a son-in-law… but that’s a shame. Oh, let’s get the nose-draining part out of the way.”

Ahn Jung-hyun raises his hands and makes a scissors shape. PD raises his hand and covers his face. The same goes for writers. Isn’t your mouth open? It is worthy of being the flagship. Where on earth is there editing on a live talk show?

That time.

Star documentary producer Jeong Seon-ah and VJ, who are watching a live talk show together at director Baek Jang-hoon’s mansion, cannot keep their mouths shut. This is because it was an obvious broadcasting accident. England can’t bear to see that, so he holds his face with his long fingers.

“Junghyun, that guy hasn’t sobered up yet.”

At that moment, director Baek Jang-hoon, who was watching TV, bursts into laughter. The tip of Director Baek Jang-hoon’s nose is still as red as a strawberry, as we had a drink together last night. Ahn Jung-hyun in the picture tube also has makeup on, so the tip of his nose seems to have a light pink tint. Still, the talk show ends on a warm note.

-As a Korean actor, I would be lying if I said I didn’t covet the title of being the first actor to reach 10 million. However, if it is a priest’s confession, I think it is not a waste to take that honor. It’s one of the top three movies I’ve ever seen in a theater and was impressed by it. therefore. Viewers, please help us so that our UK can become 10 million actors! Not long left! Let’s do it! Fighting Jang Young-guk!