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by admin“Director, is there perhaps some kind of problem?”
At Soo-ah’s question, Director Park Mu-ryong furrowed his brow. It seemed like just recalling it was an unpleasant memory.
“This role was originally supposed to be played by a man, Jung Seung-hwan. The problem is that this guy likes to talk on SNS. And this time, things finally blew up.”
“I saw it too. It was awful.”
Kim Iseo shook her head.
“It was a statement related to Liberation Day, right?”
Park Mu-ryong gestured with his chin, and the production team beside him showed her an article on their phone. Soon, Soo-ah’s eyes widened.
[What’s so great about Liberation Day? It’s just a day off. Stop forcing patriotism and all that. I’ll live my own way.]
“…He really posted this on SNS?”
Soo-ah’s iron rule: If you don’t know, stay quiet.
After all, not having enough knowledge is different from being rude, right? Plus, even the tone is rebellious. There’s no way it would be received well.
Park Mu-ryong sighed.
“This is an industry where staying still gets you halfway there, but there are so many guys who can’t even do that. Why are they so eager to reveal their true colors? Why do they kick away their own rice bowl?”
“This is going to be controversial. Too difficult to use.”
“That’s right. But the problem was, there wasn’t anyone as perfect for the role as Jung Seung-hwan. There was no one to replace him.”
It was then that Park Mu-ryong’s gaze turned to Soo-ah.
“Then I discovered Soo-ah from ‘Sword.’ I thought she was worth a try, but at the same time, I had to give up. Because there was no way to bring her in. But to think it would work out like this.”
Meanwhile, Soo-ah had a lot on her mind.
‘…Wait a minute.’
It was at the same time her head was filling with question marks.
‘The fact that the actor who caused the controversy is out means the problem is completely resolved, right? But it only went up by one grade?’
…Then what the heck is the problem?
While Soo-ah’s thoughts were deepening.
“You’ve already looked at the story, right? The role Soo-ah will play is a loyal member of the organization. When Yeon-ju is covered in luxury brands, scamming people, she’s the one in the back killing people and cleaning up corpses.”
“Yes. I understand what kind of role it is.”
But she hadn’t experienced it yet.
Well, experiencing killing someone is a little scary.
“It’s not like the neighborhood bullies or Yakuza. It’s a role that requires meticulousness. You’ll be well-dressed in a suit for filming, dealing with things silently and coolly.”
“Hmm.”
“Talking like this makes me wonder if I’m asking for too much. The role itself is difficult, and you’re also participating in Director Go Tae-min’s work, right? You have to prepare for that too….”
The truth is, time was tight. Kim Iseo asked.
“Have you decided on the filming schedule?”
“If I had my way, I’d shoot right away, but that’s impossible. Realistically, the goal is two weeks from now.”
Kim Iseo narrowed her brow slightly.
After a long period of deliberation.
“It’s going to be tough.”
She said with a deep sigh.
“Yeon-ju has been preparing for this work for almost a year, but Soo-ah just received the script. It’s too tight.”
“Hmm, is that so? It can’t be helped. It’s okay. Just the fact that Soo-ah is interested in my work is a happy thing.”
The story itself was heartwarming, but Kim Iseo and Park Mu-ryong couldn’t erase the disappointment etched on their faces.
Because it was a very good opportunity for each other.
“Then let’s have a delicious meal today.”
After that, the full-fledged meal began, and Soo-ah silently moved her chopsticks. Only picking out the fish on top of the sushi.
─It’s weird. Is that how you’re supposed to eat that?
─It’s because she’s uneducated.
‘….’
Only then did Soo-ah quietly pick up some rice too. What can she do if she wants to eat the fish even if she’s full? It’s going to be thrown away if she doesn’t eat it anyway!
The conversation was only about discussions between the production team.
“Director, even if Soo-ah can’t do it, it’s still difficult to use Seung-hwan. Let’s just recast it.”
“Yeah. Let’s ask Yeon-ju’s opinion too. After all, that role needs to be a good match with Yeon-ju in many ways.”
Then, at some point.
Soo-ah finished thinking.
“I don’t think you need to look again.”
Immediately, everyone’s gaze turned to Soo-ah.
“I think I can do it after all.”
A calm declaration. However, those who heard Soo-ah’s words each stopped moving. Along with wide eyes.
Kim Iseo stopped using her chopsticks and asked.
“…Soo-ah, filming is just two weeks away?”
“I can do it.”
Not two weeks, but even two days is possible! Soo-ah confidently!
In the first place, Soo-ah didn’t have the restriction of a ‘preparation period.’ She just has to experience the script, right?
Rather, Soo-ah was worried about other things.
Namely, the grade. The fact that this work is grade 4.
So she had been constantly worried, and now she had made a decision.
[Lies, lies, lies.]
▶ Implementation elements sufficient
▶ …Grade 4…
Fizz!
That’s why the grade part kept flickering like a mirage.
As if it could change at any time. It had been like this ever since Soo-ah decided to participate.
The possibility that the grade will change.
Soo-ah decided to bet on it going up.
“I heard my part is small anyway.”
“That’s right. Very small compared to Yeon-ju’s.”
“I’ll do it. Let me do it.”
Director Park Mu-ryong showed a surprised face for the first time.
“If Soo-ah is actively taking the lead, I’d be happy. But are you really okay with it? The period is so tight?”
It seemed that worry about whether she could prepare within the deadline and joy at recruiting Soo-ah were mixed in equal parts. The production team had similar impressions, with everyone showing clear signs of surprise.
Kim Iseo was the calmest.
‘It’s embarrassing, but Soo-ah must have her own thoughts. Soo-ah is a meteor. If I can’t understand it, I’ll accept it for now.’
Soon, Kim Iseo also nodded.
“Most of the time, if Soo-ah says she’ll do it, she does it.”
The CEO put down her chopsticks and smiled slightly.
“Then let’s move on to the next main point.”
“If the next main point, is it that?”
“That’s right. Our Soo-ah is unbelievably good at acting, but at the same time, she won’t do it without the best treatment. For reference, when writing the contract for ‘Crescendo from Tomorrow,’ at least this much—”
When she came to her senses, the contract had been completed.
[Lies, lies, lies.]
▶ Implementation elements sufficient
▶ Grade 3.8
Soo-ah vowed.
‘I can change this grade.’
That she would somehow raise it.
◈◈◈◈◈
Late at night.
The lights at Mystic’s headquarters were still on.
There hadn’t been such a busy time since the founding of the entertainment company, and the employees were moving non-stop without rest. The same was true for Kim Iseo.
Bang!
CEO Kim Iseo opened the door and arrived at the conference room.
“Busy, busy. Just give me a glass of water.”
The employees who had been waiting immediately filled a paper cup with water.
The desk was full of materials related to the pet entertainment program. Filming starts the day after tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Kim Iseo took a sip of water and glanced out of the conference room.
“…Why is it so noisy outside? All gathered together.”
Kim Iseo briefly considered going out of the conference room.
“No. Let’s finish the meeting quickly first. Let’s start the meeting.”
The employees immediately started briefing in a formal posture.
“We’ve sent invitations to Soo-ah’s fan cafe manager and the Star Catch team leader. The replies were of course positive.”
“That’s good. We need to get in sync beforehand. While drawing them in as definite allies, we also need to be able to handle them at any time.”
“Yes. And the interest in the dating rumors is still hot… You instructed us to maintain the status quo. Then next is the agenda regarding the replenishment of Mystic Entertainment personnel.”
“If we just pick anyone because it’s urgent, it’ll be a problem. We need to go through the interview process carefully and properly fill each position with good people, one by one.”
“Understood.”
The employee nodded once.
“By the way, there are a lot of love calls for Lee Soo-ahn because of the Special Mobile Unit 808. What should we do with these?”
“Reject them as quickly as possible. Since the truth will be revealed later anyway, if we reply late, we’ll only get criticized.”
“Yes. Then I’ll proceed that way.”
“The meeting’s over. That’s all.”
Kim Iseo immediately grabbed her coat and prepared to leave the conference room. There’s no time to waste.
However.
“CEO. There is one more agenda left. It’s a story related to Soo-ah.”
“A story related to Soo-ah?”
Kim Iseo narrowed her brow.
“Then you should have said that first. It’s an important matter to handle.”
“I’m sorry. But the agenda is too unique.”
The team leader took a sip of water.
“Netflix is finally landing in Korea. You know it well, right, CEO? The OTT platform that’s spreading rapidly overseas.”
“Yes. I’ve been watching it closely.”
“There are two camps that want to enter Netflix, and coincidentally, both sides have sent love calls to Soo-ah.”
“Love calls? Who?”
“Writer Park Yu-mi.”
Kim Iseo’s face, which had been frowning since entering the conference room, brightened for the first time. Park Yu-mi. She had that much impact.
“Park Yu-mi? The writer who’s good at writing about chaebols?”
“Yes. The production team has already been formed. It seems they’re planning to put a lot of effort into entering Netflix, everyone is an experienced friend. It seems they’re really going to make it properly.”
“If Soo-ah joins there….”
Kim Iseo’s expression brightened.
“…It’s incomparably wonderful. Short film award, hit Wednesday-Thursday drama, and entry into the OTT platform? It couldn’t be more perfect than this. There hasn’t been an actress like this in Korea.”
“As you said, it’s definitely a huge boon.”
Kim Iseo made a sound as if something came to mind, ah.
“You said one more came in, right? Where is that one from?”
“The Lee Geum-suk writer’s group.”
“…Good?”
Kim Iseo’s expression grew brighter.
Lee Geum-suk and Park Yu-mi are rivals. And Soo-ah is now stuck between the two writers. Could there be a more overwhelming situation than this?
If other actors found out, they would be very envious.
However, the employee shook his head.
“It’s just the Lee Geum-suk writer’s group, it doesn’t mean that writer Lee Geum-suk wrote it. That’s why the script is strange. That’s why the employees have been noisy since earlier.”
“Hmm?”
Kim Iseo tilted her head.
Is that why the conference room was so noisy?
Turning her head, the atmosphere outside was still unusual. Everyone was buzzing and discussing something enthusiastically.
It’s not strange for employees to look at the script itself. Mystic tends to reveal the script to its employees as well. The purpose is to increase the number of judgments before making a choice.
The problem was the reaction. The unusual reaction of the employees.
“Slapping the mother-in-law on the cheek? And a rap battle?”
“Why are they strengthening the husband here? Even a failure?”
“If you collect all the fragments, you can restore it.”
“…Why is the gate open? What’s regression? Why are they playing Go-Stop with aliens? Betting the earth as the stakes?”
“The alien says he’s only taking half of his other planet?”
Utterly strange sounds.
“Ah, I understand.”
Kim Iseo soon rested her forehead.
“I sent it from the group, and it seems they sent a bunch of all kinds of works again. Is it that one of these will appeal to you?”
“…No. It’s all about one work.”
“…?”
Kim Iseo’s expression went blank.
“Yes? What nonsense…”
But she soon shook her head.
“Ah, that’s okay. I’ll stop listening because my head will get dizzy. I’m not worried either. Because I can just do writer Park Yu-mi’s.”
“…Yes. That seems to be the answer.”
Then Kim Iseo suddenly had a bad feeling.
“Don’t even show Soo-ah that weird script. Just pretend you didn’t see it. Let’s just pass on writer Park Yu-mi’s.”
“I was thinking of doing that anyway. Soo-ah is the pillar and precious person of Mystic, right? I can’t make her waste her time.”
“Good. Let’s cleanly forget about it too.”
It was then.
Bang!
Soo-ah appeared in the conference room. Holding a script.
“…CEO, I think I should do this.”
It was the makjang script that she hoped it wouldn’t be.
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