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by admin“For example, the role of Wi Ji-hye.”
Soo-ah’s ploy to get the Wi Ji-hye role was simple.
‘Make the other person curious.’
Herself, who had to act as Ha-ryeong.
A 10-minute time limit.
Combining the two, the answer came easily.
First, perform the act to the best of your ability, then, near the end, leave an ad-lib-like action hanging like a fishing hook.
Of course, it wasn’t as easy as she thought.
‘Ugh, acting tough makes me nervous no matter how many times I do it.’
Especially in front of someone fierce like Yang Ha-rin.
Still, she did it. She had to spew out harsh words that differed from her true feelings, and she had to pretend to be calm sometimes…
So what? It was about getting an A-grade compatibility role, so she could endure the trembling heart for a while.
Repeating phrases like ‘You’re going to be a great actress, so don’t be afraid’ to herself countless times and trying it out, it was clear that it had some effect.
As proof, Park Joon and Yang Ha-rin suggested showing them five more minutes of acting, didn’t they? Yes, Soo-ah’s ploy clearly worked.
‘Now all I have to do is wait for the answer….’
Soo-ah calmly waited for the other person’s answer.
However, the silence lasted longer than expected. Both Ha-rin and Park Joon just stared intently at Soo-ah for a while. That was it.
Really, quite a while later, Park Joon asked.
“…Soo-ah-ssi, which agency are you with?”
“I don’t have an agency.”
“You don’t have an agency? Ah, that’s right. No experience, nothing… No, but with this skill? Why?”
Just as Park Joon was about to ask something more.
“To be sure, the acting was worth watching.”
A sharp voice interjected. It was Yang Ha-rin.
“No, it’s unique. It’s the best out of today’s interviewees.”
Ha-rin only uttered a short compliment, but Park Joon, who was sitting next to her, was greatly surprised. It must be quite a rare occurrence.
I wonder if they’ll give me the Wi Ji-hye role? The moment Soo-ah thought that.
“However.”
Yang Ha-rin’s frosty voice continued.
“She’s arrogant. Why does she keep coveting my position?”
“Excuse me?”
“She doesn’t stop provoking. She doesn’t know her place.”
Provoking. Place.
At the feast of harsh words, Soo-ah immediately realized.
‘Ugh, that woman is seriously misunderstanding something.’
In fact, Soo-ah had expected it to some extent.
Any actor would be desperate for a chance to stand in front of the camera, and it’s natural to be attached to the roles they play.
Even if she asked as clearly as possible without causing misunderstandings, it wouldn’t have been received as such. Soo-ah herself knew very well that her impression and tone came across as sharp to others.
“What you’ve been given is the Ha-ryeong role. You should be grateful just to be taken in as a housekeeper, so why do you keep trying to act like the homeowner?”
…But it doesn’t feel good to hear even these kinds of words, does it?
‘When I think about it, there’s no reason for me to beg and cling.’
The short film ‘Sword’ is Grade 2. It would definitely be a solid line on my filmography, but if you ask if I should put my life on the line to get it in a groveling way, that’s not it.
Yeah. If it’s like this, there’s no reason to step forward and do it.
I already got a Grade 1, Special Mobile Unit 808, and the remaining beverage CF is also Grade 2.
“I’ll never give you the Wi Ji-hye role. Know that.”
Just as Ha-rin was driving the nail in, Park Joon immediately stepped in.
“This was supposed to be a place to pick the Ha-ryeong role, and Ha-rin-yang really wants the Wi Ji-hye role….”
His voice is quite urgent. The tone of someone trying to mediate.
“It’s definitely not that Soo-ah-ssi’s acting wasn’t excellent. I’ll seriously consider you for the Ha-ryeong role once….”
“No, thank you.”
Soo-ah bowed politely.
“Actually, I only came with the Wi Ji-hye role in mind.”
It can’t be helped. Ha-ryeong, with an F compatibility, is no different from a poisoned chalice, right? I can’t do anything dangerous.
When Soo-ah said that much, Park Joon’s eyes widened. It seemed like they might pop out and roll on the floor soon.
He was probably worried that Soo-ah would continue the battle of wills with Yang Ha-rin. So, Soo-ah quickly added.
“I also understood that the Wi Ji-hye role already has a confirmed owner, and I think the director’s advice that our chemistry wouldn’t be good is also correct. I would appreciate it if you could just process it as a failure.”
Soo-ah thought. The Special Mobile Unit 808 production team is like an angel. Of course, they think too highly of Soo-ah, but…
Still, the pressure is a hundred times better than unpleasantness, right?
“Soo-ah-ssi….”
Park Joon’s voice reached the back of her head once, but Soo-ah decided to pretend she didn’t hear it. She had already made up her mind.
◈◈◈◈◈
Yang Ha-rin’s agency, CT Entertainment building.
In the luxurious and spacious CEO’s office, an unexpected guest was currently present. If you were to mold an unusually excellent crow into a human, perhaps this is what it would feel like.
A black and sophisticated existence. The CEO opened his mouth towards the man who was slowly imbuing the space with elegance.
“Kim Seon-il, your face has gotten much better? I learned about the fact that writer Lee Geum-sook’s script production is starting from the article.”
Kim Seon-il quietly sipped his tea and nodded. Ah, of course, he held the cup handle wrapped once with a handkerchief.
“Still, should I find out about the news that Kim actor is entering a production through an article? You should have contacted me first.”
“I was busy.”
“You’re still as heartless as ever. Just like when you left our entertainment company.”
The entertainment CEO smiled without showing any unpleasantness.
Originally, they were one family. Kim Seon-il was a rookie from CT Entertainment, and he was until he moved to the same agency as Seo Yeon-joo.
Thanks to that, they rarely have any business to do anymore, but even so, the reason why Kim Seon-il visited this place was simple.
“Still, it’s reassuring to have an old friendship, isn’t it? Kim actor has promised to make a special appearance in a work I invested in.”
“What old friendship.”
The short film ‘Sword’ that CT Entertainment CEO invested in. Kim Seon-il promised to make a special appearance.
“The script was just good.”
Of course, Kim Seon-il drew a clear line.
He never promised to appear swayed by personal feelings. He always tried to find clean works, and it just so happened that director Park Joon’s ‘Sword’ script was quite good.
The CEO was still smiling.
“But it’s a shame. It seems like Kim actor won’t actually be making a special appearance.”
“What are you talking about.”
“Actually, I just got a call. It seems like this movie is just going to be called off? Even though I’m providing the money, sticking Ha-rin in it, and securing Kim actor’s special appearance….”
“In the end, it turned out like that.”
Kim Seon-il nodded as if he had expected it.
From the beginning, he had heard about director Park’s retirement declaration right in front of him. He thought it was a script too good to throw away, so he decided to support it, but even if Park Joon called it off, it wouldn’t be strange.
“Then I’ll leave as soon as I finish drinking.”
“Why don’t you see Ha-rin’s face while you’re here? You know her well, right? Ha-rin really likes Kim actor.”
“I don’t have time.”
Bang—!
However, the entrance of two people was faster than Kim Seon-il’s exit. Park Joon and Yang Ha-rin had returned after finishing their interview schedule.
The CEO greeted them first.
“You’re here? Your expressions aren’t good after all.”
“I’m so unlucky.”
Ha-rin muttered irritably. It was at the same time as throwing her body onto the leather sofa that would comfortably wrap around her body.
The CEO spoke to such Ha-rin first.
“Ha-rin-ah. There’s no need to be impatient. It won’t even show if you take a break from this one. You’re still the most likely candidate for the Best New Actress award.”
“That’s separate from being annoyed…. Huh? Seon-il oppa?”
However, Ha-rin soon didn’t care about what the CEO said. It was because her attention was taken away by another existence.
The face that had been irritable rapidly cleared up.
“Seon-il oppa, what brings you here?”
“Why.”
“Because I’m happy to see you. How have you been lately? I’ve been working diligently these days. My goal is the Best New Actress award, just like Seon-il oppa used to be.”
“Oh.”
It was understandable since Kim Seon-il was Ha-rin’s favorite actor.
However, Kim Seon-il himself wasn’t very interested in Ha-rin. No, to be precise, it was closer to disliking her.
‘The way she sucks the life out of others.’
They seem similar to him, but they are different. As different as heaven and earth.
Unlike himself, who pursues the perfection of the work, Ha-rin only pursues her own perfection. In other words, the attitude that it doesn’t matter if the work is torn to shreds as long as she is in the spotlight.
She was completely the opposite of him. Kim Seon-il, on the contrary, could do anything for the work he wanted to make perfect. Even if it meant kneeling.
The CEO shook his head.
“Anyway, she loses her mind when she sees Kim actor. Director Park, do you know? Kim actor promised to make a special appearance in your short film. He said the script is quite good.”
“…Really?”
Ha-rin reacted with a raised voice.
“Ah, I should have proceeded with it no matter what…!”
“You said there were no talents among the interviewees, right? What can you do.”
Then Park Joon carefully interjected.
“Actually, it’s not that there were no talents at all. There was an interviewee who stood out exceptionally.”
“Really? Then why did you call it off?”
The CEO showed interest, but Ha-rin frowned.
“Ah, director Park-nim. Don’t even bring up that strange girl. I’m so unlucky with Lee Soo-ah or whatever her name is.”
Kim Seon-il’s movement, who was trying to grab his outerwear, suddenly stopped.
“….”
He paused all movements and pondered for a moment. What was the name he had just heard? Could it be a simple homonym?
But in the end, he opened his mouth. His curiosity was great.
“What did you just say?”
“Ah, it’s nothing for even oppa to worry about. It’s nothing big. I’ll probably forget about it after sleeping one night and waking up.”
“Not that, the name you just said.”
“Name? Name? I said Lee Soo-ah….”
Lee Soo-ah. I heard it right after all.
Kim Seon-il narrowed his brow.
“Why? Is she someone even Seon-il oppa knows?”
“….”
Kim Seon-il didn’t bother to answer. He was just pondering.
Lee Soo-ah. Why did that kid go to an interview?
No, it’s not really strange. She’s a rookie, so it’s natural for her to work hard for her filmography.
However, there’s one thing that makes Kim Seon-il worry.
‘It means that kid also recognized the script that I had my eye on. Again, does it mean that even her eye for talent is on a different level?’
Kim Seon-il, who is told by his fans that he is admirable for picking only good scripts, and Lee Soo-ah also picked the script that he picked.
Yeah, her eye for talent is definitely outstanding after all.
“So, what did Lee Soo-ah do?”
Ha-rin could only happily part her lips. It was really rare for Kim Seon-il to talk to Ha-rin.
“She just acted. Because it was an interview.”
“Ha.”
Even after hearing only that much, Kim Seon-il raised the corners of his mouth and nodded. He had already guessed what Yang Ha-rin and director Park had observed.
‘She must have shown a great performance. She must have really hit them in the back of the head.’
Kim Seon-il’s gaze turned to director Park.
“Director Park, how was it?”
“How should I express this….”
“She probably became the role itself.”
“That’s right. There was nothing to point out, and rather, I was reminded of her and thought, oh right, that was that kind of character.”
“The acting she learned as a hobby is that good.”
“What? Hey, don’t joke around. No, that’s not right, Kim Seon-il isn’t an actor who jokes around? Huh? More than that, an acquaintance…?”
While director Park broke down, Kim Seon-il asked additionally.
“If Lee Soo-ah had joined, there would be no reason to call off this movie.”
“Ah, that’s….”
Director Park scratched his head.
“Soo-ah-ssi asked for a different role, but that was a role that Ha-rin-yang had already taken. The chemistry between the two also seemed really bad.”
“So it was wishy-washy.”
“That’s right.”
Kim Seon-il’s gaze turned to Ha-rin this time.
“What’s the reason for not giving her the role?”
“How can I give a complete rookie the role? I have my pride.”
Ha-rin answered as if she was dumbfounded.
“The rookie is arrogant and really doesn’t know her place. Besides, I can do that level of acting as much as I want.”
“So you just sent her back?”
“Of course, I said firmly that it wouldn’t work.”
Kim Seon-il, who was listening, burst into laughter.
“Definitely, she really doesn’t know her place.”
“Right? She should be grateful even if we put her in a supporting role.”
“No.”
Kim Seon-il cut off the words very resolutely.
“I’m talking to you.”
It was then that the man and Yang Ha-rin’s gazes met in the air.
Yang Ha-rin tilted her head slightly as if she couldn’t believe what she had just heard, but Kim Seon-il’s eyes were more clear than ever.
“Yang Ha-rin. You really don’t know your place.”
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