A Genius Actor Who Brings Misfortune - Chapter 512



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The genius actor who brings misfortune (512)

[Special Broadcast] In Search of the Origin of Baekrokdam

There was a subtle madness from the title itself.

I would rather have something that feels comical to anyone, like “Omniscient Lee Yeon-jae’s Viewpoint” or “I Raised Lee Yeon-jae.”

That was even more terrifying because it felt like he was saying it seriously without any humor.

Lee Yeon-jae wasn’t the only one surprised by the unusual title.

-what’s this…?

―Huh??? Is this real right now??

-Wow, a day like this comes once in a while;

Surprised fans flocked to the fan cafe.

I never imagined that something that was just a joke between fans would make its way to public broadcasting.

Of course, ordinary people, not just Biyeon, were also embarrassed.

‘Is this really okay? Even a documentary?’

Because thoughts like the above came to me naturally.

‘Documentary Film.’

There are many more types of documentaries than we might think.

In particular, the scope of this area has expanded recently as OTT platforms have started producing their own documentaries.

There are documentaries that cover a variety of topics, including real-life horrific crimes and untold behind-the-scenes stories of famous pop stars.

On the other hand, the development of TV documentaries has actually been quite slow.

Unlike OTT documentaries, which are free from the influence of the state and society, TV documentaries are subject to institutional pressure.

‘This is especially true when it comes to public broadcasting.’

As it was a documentary that was broadcast under the name of three broadcasting companies, it was bound to carry a great deal of weight.

So when public broadcasting makes a documentary about actors, it usually covers the following topics:

How many roles has he played since his debut, how much influence has his acting had on the world, what are the inner thoughts of the actors who acted with him, etc.

The most recent documentary on actors also had a similar feel, so I expected Lee Yeon-jae’s documentary to have a similar feel.

But what about Baekrokdam?

-I don’t know if that PD will get cut or notㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-No. Even if the PD made it, if it hadn’t been approved from above, it wouldn’t have come out at all.

└So the broadcasting station allowed that? That crazy title??

└I’ve worked at a broadcasting station before and it just doesn’t make sense;

Anyone who has ever set foot in the broadcasting industry is in shock.

The entertainment industry that we commonly know stakes its life on viewer ratings.

To do this, we look for material that is as provocative as possible, and the directing also follows the same vein.

But the liberal arts department was different.

Since it is a field that deals with current affairs, it has a much more refined feel compared to the entertainment industry, and celebrities themselves do not appear that often.

It’s surprising enough that they’re covering a documentary about an actor who isn’t even an adult yet, but how could you not be surprised by such a crazy title?

-Ah, I suddenly feel curious.

-Someone who wants to watch the show with meㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What do you think of it? Looking at the title, it seems like it might have a comedic feel.

└Can a documentary be a comedy?

└There are quite a few comedy documentaries. There are even cases where they hire actors and film fake documentaries.

-Isn’t this on Netflix?

└ㅇㅇ You have to watch it live or pay separately to watch it.

└Oh, it’s a hassle

Since it was a broadcast aired on a public broadcasting station, it was difficult to watch it separately later.

But curiosity won out over annoyance.

“Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a TV commercial.”

Eventually, people sat down in front of their TVs at the broadcast time that day.

“I’m seeing all these commercials for the first time. I only see commercials in movie theaters.”

“Me too. Advertisements these days come out like this.”

It was a special experience for those who watch most of their media through YouTube Premium or OTT subscriptions.

A time of waiting that was once taken for granted, but is now unfamiliar.

Many eyes were glued to the TV, despite grumbling about the unusually long commercials.

And finally the broadcast began.

[“A Tale.”]

[“A story that flows from group to group, from one person to one person.”]

The broadcast began with a man’s narration.

[“We have been influenced by folktales for a very long time.”]

The soft yet low voice belonged to someone most Koreans would immediately recognize.

While people were making ‘Huh?’ expressions, the following words appeared.

[Narration: Lee Jung-hyun]

Most people who noticed his voice knew well about his relationship with Lee Yeon-jae.

Unlike the average person who just watches without thinking much, thinking, “As expected of a dad, he’s a dad,” Lee Jung Hyun’s fans, who are as crazy as Biyeon, went crazy.

―Hey hey hey hey my husband is on the Bambi documentary right now, watch it quickly

―Shi X Voice is so crazy, my ears are melting

-My husband’s voice is freaking awesome; wow you crazy bastard

―Guys, no matter how busy you are, let’s keep our signature^^ Where did you all throw away your smiley eyes^^

└The important thing right now is not the eye smile, but turn off the TV quickly??

The broadcast began with the black screen gradually fading away while Lee Jung-hyun’s fans were running around beeping here and there.

But what followed was a completely different picture from what was expected from the beginning.

-and

-what

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-What is quality?

-Isn’t this the one from X Potter???

– How much did you spend on production?

What unfolded before people’s eyes was animation.

Like black ink on old paper, the paint spread in an instant, creating a man.

[“A long time ago there was a son who cared for his old mother.”]

[“Despite my devoted care for my mother, her condition worsened with no sign of improvement.”]

The frail-looking mother was also created using black paint.

The movements that unfolded gracefully, as if ink had been dissolved in water, were artistic.

[“Then one day, the son heard from the villagers, ‘If you feed him deer blood, all diseases will be cured.’”]

[“The son spent several years wandering the mountains in search of deer.]”

The man on the old paper moved as if he was walking along a winding mountain path.

The trees blocking his way continued on and on, but the man did not give up.

That was the moment.

White paint suddenly fell onto the previously black screen.

The dazzling white paint turned into white-green.

As if to imply that Baekrok was a being with more power than men, the flow of paint became stronger as Baekrok moved.

[“But every time he had to return home without seeing the deer.”]

Baekrok jumped around between the black trees.

And then the image of a man loitering around the spot at a slower tempo continued.

‘It’s like a movie… .’

People all watched the documentary with their mouths open.

You can tell how much effort went into the animation, the movements were so natural.

It was a unique production that utilized various compositions, rather than a flat production simply expressed with paint on paper.

A soft voice echoed along with high-quality animation that seemed like something straight out of a movie.

[“Just when I was about to give up, I finally found a white deer.”]

[“At the moment when the son is desperately pulling out the arrow to shoot, the area is enveloped in fog.”]

The fog was expressed in white paint, as if it were on Baekrok’s side.

The white deer disappeared in an instant, along with the characteristic spreading effect of fog.

[“When the son came to his senses, the white deer had already disappeared along with the fog, and only a pond remained in its place.”]

[“The son gave up chasing the white deer and took water from the pond and brought it to his mother.”]

[“But surprisingly, my mother’s illness got better as if it had never happened.”]

The man and his mother hugged each other with happy smiles.

The focus of the screen gradually moved away from the house they lived in, finally reaching the pond he had discovered.

[“The pond that the man discovered at that time was named Baekrokdam (White Deer Pond).”]

Black ink spread out of the frame, and soon a vivid lake landscape filled the screen.

[“It is also the name of a lake at the top of Hallasan Mountain in Jeju Island, our country.”]

The camera moved in an instant from Mt. Halla to Seoul.

[“And here, there is a mysterious creature. A being that has raised our suspicions as we investigate the origins of Baekrokdam.”]

The camera moved around as if looking for someone, and finally fixed the lens on someone standing in a set.

[“Lee Yeon-jae.”]

There was a sense of tragedy in his voice.

And then the character people had been waiting for appeared on the screen.

[“He is the person we suspect to be the reincarnation of Baekrok.”]

The screen showed a scene of Lee Yeon-jae preparing to film.

A picture of her talking to the staff while getting her makeup done.

After finishing his makeup, he glanced at himself in the mirror, then gave a thumbs up to the staff.

His cute reactions made the staff burst into laughter, and his bright energy spread like paint throughout the set.

On the screen, Lee Yeon-jae was smiling brightly.

A harmless smile that seems disarming just by looking at it.

But the voice reciting the narration was extremely serious.

[“He is currently disturbing us with his profession as an ‘actor.’ Let’s take a closer look at how meticulously he acts in his daily life―.”]

“… … Brother. Could you just turn off the TV?”

A tired voice came from a single-family home.

These were the words that came out of the mouth of Lee Yeon-jae, the main character of the documentary.

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‘under.’

What is going on?

‘Please someone tell me this is a lie… .’

My head was spinning.

I covered my face with both hands, feeling like I had a headache that I never had before.

In the meantime, Hyung Jeong’s voice was flowing out of the TV without any notice.

[“This is what led us to suspect him of being the reincarnation of Baekrok.”]

I asked Jinbae, who was holding the remote control, again.

“Brother, please turn off the TV.”

“But I want to see it.”

“Let’s just run away somewhere, the two of us. Any mountain. No, I don’t like mountains! Not mountains, let’s just go somewhere where there are no people.”

“People love you too much for that. Accept your fate.”

“Brother, please turn off the TV….”

Jinbae hyung stood firm like a totem pole, as if he couldn’t hear what I was saying.

I felt like crying even more.

……. (continue)

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