episode_0013

“……”

Director Jo Gil-san of .

He remained silent for a long time.

Just repeatedly rewinding the screen transmitted to the monitor.

‘What should I do about this?’

Watching Seo Yi-soo’s acting on the screen,

Jo Gil-san pondered.

‘Should I use this as it is?’

It was because Seo Yi-soo did not act according to the script.

In the script, Cha Yeon-soo was supposed to have a quarrel with other actresses.

The top star and the extras.

Although they were not in an equal position, at least during the quarrel, a picture of maintaining a balance without one side being overwhelmed was expected to be drawn.

However, Seo Yi-soo twisted that.

From equality to overwhelming.

The extras, who should have been the ones to quarrel, ended up apologizing instead of standing their ground.

‘Well.’

That extra did not intentionally act that way.

As an experienced director, Jo Gil-san could quickly grasp why the two actresses acted that way.

‘It was caught.’

Seo Yi-soo was overwhelmed by the intense emotions she displayed.

Realizing this fact, Jo Gil-san couldn’t help but chuckle.

“A beginner in acting. Is this even possible?”

If he had heard such words from somewhere else, he would have sarcastically laughed, saying not to lie.

But now, he had seen it with his own eyes.

Jo Gil-san looked at the screen with renewed eyes.

“The emotions… have become much deeper than before.”

Seo Yi-soo, who was already outstanding in expressing emotions.

But this time, there was something even more profound.

Much deeper than that.

More vivid and intense emotions emanated from Seo Yi-soo.

As if she had broken free from the shackles that had bound her all this time.

And the scene dominated by such emotions…

“This. I can’t just discard this. There are too many things that catch my eye if I just use it.”

It was undeniably charming.

Different from the script.

But it exuded a more Cha Yeon-soo-like charm than the script.

Above all, Seo Yi-soo even achieved the purpose of the scene.

Cha Yeon-soo pushing away acquaintances and isolating herself.

Seo Yi-soo even accomplished that purpose.

“……Certainly, this is a better picture.”

A scene shot better than the script.

But still, Jo Gil-san pondered.

Because a drama is not a director’s play.

“What should I say to Writer Yu?”

A drama is created by the PD and the writer together.

But if asked who should have more weight, it was naturally the writer.

It wouldn’t make sense to call it a writer’s play for nothing.

That was Jo Gil-san’s dilemma.

“Writer Yu really hates ad-libs. Sigh.”

The script was a product that writers put out with great pain.

Naturally, writers were attached to their scripts, and it was common for them to be disgusted when actors ad-libbed carelessly.

However, Seo Yi-soo didn’t just ad-lib at a simple level, she created new scenes.

To write better scenes.

Jo Gil-san’s head was already hurting at the thought of persuading the writer.

“Sigh. What can I do.”

But there was no choice.

From a director’s perspective, the picture Seo Yi-soo presented was so captivating that it couldn’t be discarded.

The reason why Jo Gil-san couldn’t bring himself to call cut and stop filming even though she acted completely differently from the script was precisely because of that charm.

Whether persuading the writer or secretly deceiving them.

Jo Gil-san decided to use the scene they had filmed this time.

And when he thought about it,

“What? Seo Yi-soo’s acting is not good, so there are NGs?”

Jo Gil-san burst into laughter.

It reminded him of the excuses the extras used to make.

“If an actor who creates such a picture has poor acting skills, then what about their own acting, just a joke fest?”

Jo Gil-san had a hunch.

Now, the supporting actors will no longer be able to use that excuse.

Because Seo Isu showed the results.

By showing that they can create such a scene if they just match their acting with his, he demonstrated.

If the supporting actors once again blame Seo Isu for their NG scenes, all they will receive in return is sarcasm.

What? Can’t act because of Seo Isu?

Well, it’s not like your acting skills are lacking, and you can’t match with him, right?

That’s how it goes.

In reality, those who had just watched the filming were looking at Seo Isu with amazed eyes.

Their gaze was different from before.

Previously, it was a cold and disdainful look as if they were looking at a stone that had rolled into the work without any skill.

Now, it was a look at a rookie actor who possessed talent and charm.

“Hmm.”

Jo Gil-san, who actively pushed for Seo Isu’s casting.

He laughed as he felt the public opinion changing.

***

“Seo Isu junior.”

As Seo Isu and Shin Ji-hoo were chatting after finishing their acting, someone approached them.

Shin Ji-hoo pretended not to know first.

“Hello, actress Gil Hye-yeon. What’s the matter?”

The supporting actress of this work.

Gil Hye-yeon, who played the role of Sora.

“Yes. Hello.”

She looked at Seo Isu with a complicated expression.

As she hesitated about what to say, she suddenly noticed Seo Isu staring at her blankly and clicked her tongue.

“You saw your senior and didn’t even say hello?”

“Oh, hello.”

Seo Isu politely nodded to Gil Hye-yeon as if he suddenly remembered.

‘I’ll do well this time, right? Greetings.’

Shin Ji-hoo watched with a slightly nervous heart.

Since scolding Seo Isu harshly after using informal language with the director during the previous filming.

No matter who you meet on set, always use respectful language.

‘I’ll do well.’

Seo Isu was a strange woman, but for some reason, she was quite obedient to his words.

So he expected her to greet her senior properly this time.

And what Shin Ji-hoo saw was.

“I am humbled to meet you like this. The humble Seo Isu greets you, please accept my greetings.”

It seemed polite, but it was so exaggerated that it felt impolite.

Such a greeting.

“Haah….”

Shin Ji-hoo touched his forehead.

A deep sense of despair was felt, and I sighed deeply without realizing it.

Looking at Gil Hye-yeon with wide eyes, she frowned as if she had seen something strange.

She’s a strange one.

As expected of a rising star, she has good intuition.

Shin Ji-hoo thought.

“What is this… Are you mocking me?”

Gil Hye-yeon asked Shin Ji-hoo with a frown.

Shin Ji-hoo had to play with his tongue in a difficult feeling.

“That… It’s for the historical drama. We’re preparing for a historical drama.”

“Historical drama.”

“Yes… Historical drama.”

“I see.”

It didn’t seem to convince her much.

But she didn’t show any signs of anger like she did with the director.

To be more precise.

It seemed like there was something more concerning her than getting angry.

She spoke to Seo Isu with a hesitant tone.

“Are you… okay?”

“What are you trying to say? I, the ignorant one, cannot fathom your noble intentions…”

“Stop using that strange tone and just speak comfortably.”

Gil Hye-yeon interrupted Seo Isu, unable to listen any longer.

Seo Isu tilted his head and returned to his usual tone as if he had suddenly remembered.

Of course, to others, that tone was not normal at all.

“What are you trying to say?”

“…Manager. Is this kid really trying to mess with me?”

“It’s because of the historical drama…”

“That damn historical drama.”

Shin Ji-hoo denied Gil Hye-yeon’s doubt with a feeling of wanting to cry.

An atheist, yet.

Shin Ji-hoo prayed to a god she didn’t even believe in.

Please, let Gil Hye-yeon not misunderstand.

The strange way Seo Yi-soo talks is just because she’s a bit odd, that’s all.

There’s no malice.

She pleaded for Gil Hye-yeon to understand that.

I wonder if prayers work.

Gil Hye-yeon muttered to herself, “They’re really strange,” and decided to no longer pay attention to Seo Yi-soo’s way of speaking.

“Are you okay? The extras were following you.”

“Following? What’s that supposed to mean?”

“…What? Um. No. It looks like you’re fine. Anyway.”

At this point, even Gil Hye-yeon, who didn’t know Seo Yi-soo well, realized that this girl was quite different from ordinary people.

Seo Yi-soo’s way of speaking felt very rude to her standards.

‘Whatever.’

But she thought, it’s probably fine.

That’s how she resolved to leave it be.

Rather than trying to understand the unknown, she found it more comfortable to just leave things as they were.

And also, she felt guilty towards Seo Yi-soo secretly.

“You made acting fun. Let’s do well in the next shoot too. That’s what I came to say.”

With a slightly complicated look, Gil Hye-yeon said that to Seo Yi-soo.

Then,

Let’s see you in the next shoot.

And with that, she left.

As she left, Gil Hye-yeon thought to herself.

‘I feel sorry for no reason.’

While Seo Yi-soo was suffering from malicious NGs caused by the extras.

Gil Hye-yeon did not actively participate in Seo Yi-soo’s despicable behavior.

But she also did not alleviate her distrust towards Seo Yi-soo’s acting by actively matching her performance.

It was because of Yu Ha-neul.

“Hey, Hye-yeon. You don’t like acting with that Seo Yi-soo, right?”

Starting with these words, she indirectly hinted at it.

Top star Yu Ha-neul had worked with Seo Yi-soo.

So, you should handle it well too.

Gil Hye-yeon was also a star to some extent.

She didn’t need to bow down like the extras and play the role of Yu Ha-neul’s servant, but she also couldn’t ignore it.

So, she chose to remain a bystander because she couldn’t completely ignore Yu Ha-neul’s words.

It was precisely because of this bystander stance that Gil Hye-yeon felt sorry for Seo Yi-soo.

‘No. Before that… I misunderstood her for no reason.’

Above all, she felt guilty for judging Seo Yi-soo based on preconceptions without properly seeing her.

Seo Yi-soo.

An unknown.

Seo Yi-soo may have been at the bottom in terms of acting skills, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t be an actress in this production.

Gil Hye-yeon saw a talent in Seo Yi-soo’s acting that was far beyond her reach.

The extraordinary emotional expression alone could make her a supporting role in this production.

And if she also had acting skills.

Then, what kind of performance could she deliver?

With a mix of expectations and non-expectations.

‘What about the next shoot?’

Gil Hye-yeon was conflicted.

In the next shoot where she would match with Seo Yi-soo, how would she act?

Would she just let the scenes flow as she had done so far?

Or would she actively match with Seo Yi-soo?

‘What should I do.’

Gil Hye-yeon pondered.

But from the moment she started pondering, she didn’t know that the answer had already been decided.

‘Seo Yi-soo. I want to act properly with her.’

Seo Yi-soo’s incomprehensible expressiveness.

If she could match with her properly.

She was very excited to see what kind of picture would come out.

***

There were twists and turns, but today’s shoot somehow came to an end.

“I feel like I enjoyed acting after a long time.”

Seo Yi-soo walked back to her accommodation humming a tune.

Of course, Shin Ji-hoo was by her side, as if serving as her aide.

She could finally have a proper break after a long time.

Seo Yi-soo seemed quite excited about that fact.

Then, as if passing by, she asked Shin Ji-hoo.

“Hey, listen. Is it not okay to invite you to hang out together again tonight?”

“Of course it’s fine.”

“Well, that’s a shame. You seem a bit cold-hearted.”

“Cold-hearted? Me? This is real.”

Seo Yisoo complained to Shin Jihu that he was being cold-hearted and hurt her feelings.

Naturally, for Shin Jihu, it was a surprising thing to hear.

Being called cold-hearted.

How much mental anguish am I going through because of this strange girl, more than any other actress?

I’m already stressed out about going bald due to supporting her like this.

Yet she still thinks I’m cold-hearted.

“Does memory loss also lead to a loss of conscience?”

Such a question naturally came to mind.

But he didn’t show it outwardly.

This girl.

She was very sensitive.

That’s why Shin Jihu thought that way.

He still remembered.

Earlier in the day, when he confessed to being bullied by the extras, Seo Yisoo looked more unstable than usual.

At that moment, Seo Yisoo seemed a bit more desperate than usual.

Her complexion was pale.

She shrugged her shoulders.

She seemed like she might collapse at any moment.

She had that kind of look.

Shin Jihu was particularly weak towards people who showed such vulnerability.

So he hesitated to speak harshly to Seo Yisoo.

“…Are you really bored? At night.”

“Isn’t it obvious? I don’t like being alone. It’s too boring.”

“Is that so.”

“Yeah. So, let’s talk more tonight. How about that?”

Seo Yisoo asked with anticipation.

“….”

But,

“No. It’s still a no.”

“Ugh. You’re so stubborn.”

“If we do that, it will really cause a scandal. A rookie causing a scandal? Going through hell just to get attention.”

Shin Jihu rejected her request out of concern for Seo Yisoo.

“Well, forget it then.”

Quickly walking a few steps ahead.

Seo Yisoo showed her back to Shin Jihu.

This was a filming location.

It was a rural area.

There weren’t many lights on the streets, so there were a lot of stars instead.

Among the trees that were swaying gently,

occasionally, leaves rustled in the wind, making a soft sound as they fell and scattered.

Getting hit by the rain of fallen leaves,

Seo Yisoo smiled faintly.

“I can’t force you if you don’t want to. I do have some dignity, you know.”

“Well, I’m glad to hear that.”

Getting hit by the rain,

Seo Yisoo said.

“Well then, let’s meet again tomorrow.”

“Sure.”