Genius Manager Who Hears Voices - Chapter 40



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Episode 40

“Ugh, what is this, Manager? How did this happen… … .”

Han Jeong-woo, who checked the script, made an expression of disbelief.

Heeseong was also surprised.

I thought it wouldn’t be a minor role, but I didn’t know it would be such a significant role.

“That’s right. It’s a lot more important than I thought. Wow, Han Jeong-woo, you must be a little nervous about this.”

“It’s not that I’m nervous right now… … I feel like something’s wrong, Manager. I don’t think someone who was just a supporting actor would suddenly be given such a big role. I think I’ll have to check with Director Cho again.”

Hee-sung said to Han Jeong-woo, who was scanning the distance with his gaze, that there was no need for that.

“I’ve already confirmed it several times, so there won’t be any changes in roles or anything like that later. Since it’s the next scene, wouldn’t it be better to focus on memorizing your lines for now?”

The role of Han Jeong-woo, who suddenly fell from the sky, is a character named ‘Sang-ha’, who has been the female protagonist’s confidant since childhood.

Naturally, since he is always by the female protagonist’s side, he is a character with a lot of lines and importance in the first half.

That’s understandable, because he gets shot by an arrow and dies at the end of episode 2.

In order to keep an eye on the heroine who is entering the palace for the first time, the queen dowager secretly orders her husband to deliver a letter and then kills him on the way.

It was just the death of a servant, but it was a drama in the form of a palace struggle, where the female protagonist awakens and jumps into the political battle that unfolds in the palace.

‘If we just look at the impact, it seems like it would be better than most supporting roles in miniseries?’

Although it only lasts two episodes, ‘Sangha’ is a character who continuously appears in the female protagonist’s flashbacks.

When I think back to the past when there was peace and laughter in the midst of the fierce and intense palace life, it is because there was always ‘upper and lower’ there.

So, if we just consider the weight and impact it has in the entire work, it can be said to be stronger than the supporting roles in most dramas.

It was truly a stroke of luck that I was given that role in exchange for a slap in the face.

“But, Manager. If it was such an important role, I think someone was originally cast, so why did it suddenly go to me? And to someone who only had a minor role. Could this also be from you, Manager…?”

When asked if it was Heesung’s breath that had an effect, Heesung smiled and shook his head.

“Not at all. Of course, it’s true that I got the director’s attention because I was cast in ‘Musa 1,’ but when I heard the inside story, it was really just luck on my side. The original actor had a few hiccups.”

“Punk?”

“I heard he’s a pretty famous actor?”

Here, the expression ‘famous’ included more than just recognition.

That would be the case, as he is an actor who has only recently returned to the spotlight after a controversy over his private life.

Since he had made brief appearances in films before this one, it was clear that he intended to slowly crawl out of the picture, considering that public opinion might be negative if he returned with a bigger role.

This time, the role of ‘Shang Ha’ was not cast, but was barely cast due to a connection with the agency’s CEO and CP.

As the saying goes, a dog’s habits are hard to break, and even after returning, he was always late to work, and he says that it has already happened three times as of today.

The first two times, Team A was in charge, but we couldn’t wait any longer, so we postponed the filming schedule, and then it was passed on to Team B, and today is the day, and even that has already been delayed by three hours.

He was a pretty successful actor before the controversy over his private life, so he probably didn’t like the idea of ​​appearing briefly as someone’s servant.

So, I guess I’m trying to show off my pride in this way.

But Team B coach Yang Cheol-hwan was a sharp man.

Rather than continuing to use someone who can’t even follow the basics, I’d rather use an actor whose face I don’t even know.

In other words, his choleric personality created this lucky opportunity.

“Director! How can you do this?! You’re suddenly going to replace an actor? I came here after running for hours! This is not allowed!”

After finishing the makeup and costume setup and while I was really absorbed in the script, there was suddenly a commotion near the preview monitor.

A man was fiercely questioning Director Yang Cheol-hwan.

“How many hours did you have to run to get here? Where, what, did you come from the southernmost part of Haenam? It couldn’t have taken four hours to get here from Seoul. Do you think we all have time to spare? Huh?”

At the sight of Director Yang’s equally strong attitude, the man also tucked his tail between his legs.

“No, that’s not it, Director. There really was a reason. On the way here, my tire suddenly went flat, and even when I called a tow truck, it didn’t even think about coming… … . Ha, I don’t know how many hours I was just standing on the road.”

“Oh, really? Then should I go and check the tires right now? Are they new or not? If they are new, I will reverse the decision right now. Is that okay?”

The man hurriedly grabbed Yang Cheol-hwan, who was trying to get up from his seat, and made him sit back down.

Then he scratched his head and spoke in a pleading tone.

“Oh my, Director. Seriously, why are you doing this? Just close your eyes and let it go just this once. Okay? Min-jun, that guy really needs to come back this time. You know our situation very well, Director.”

“Director Lee, if I may give you some advice, counsel, or warning, or whatever, you should stop hanging out with that guy Lee Min-jun. He hasn’t come to his senses yet. He’ll be the same in the future. I guarantee you that unless he completely transforms, he’ll never change. Look at him now. If he were late, he’d come out first and apologize, but he just sat there in the car, sending his manager away, and when everything was over, he was going to crawl out while laughing. No, that guy. He’ll never change.”

As soon as Yang Cheol-hwan finished speaking, someone’s voice suddenly interrupted.

“I was just about to come out, Director. Oh, this is really. It’s disappointing, isn’t it, Director?”

Before I knew it, Lee Min-jun had approached the group, having overheard their conversation at that exact moment.

His gaze lingered for a moment on Hee-sung and Han Jeong-woo, who were nearby, before returning.

“Director, I’m sorry. This won’t happen again, so please just let it go this time. I really prepared a lot. I memorized my lines for today’s filming.”

“You’re saying that because there are only a few lines? Do you know how many people have been waiting for you? I’ve already found a new actor, so you should go back knowing that. Well, if you’re bored, you can go and check out the filming set.”

Lee Min-jun pointed to Han Jeong-woo with a wink, smiling with a hint of arsenic.

“Looking at the costumes, it looks like that guy. Why don’t you just change your mind, Director? Even if you got it in a hurry, it has to be at least roughly the right level. If you do this, won’t it affect the ratings?”

Since it was a position where he could not help but feel discouraged, Han Jeong-woo’s gaze was focused on the script instead of on him.

Lee Min-jun raised the corners of his mouth again at that sight and added.

“I’m also worried that it might affect the director’s reputation. They say that the beginning is half the battle, and there’s no need to hear things like the acting controversy and miscasting from the first episode. That role isn’t one that can be given to just any supporting actor. I’ll work several times harder to compensate for the trouble I’ve caused, so please change your mind now, Director.”

As I listen, I start to feel a little embarrassed.

Why are you arbitrarily dismissing someone you don’t even know as a supporting actor?

Besides, whose idea was it that the acting controversy and miscasting came from?

Heeseong took a step forward and approached Lee Minjun.

“If there’s going to be a controversy, wouldn’t it be better to have it that way? Rather than having a controversy over privacy, perception, personality, or something like that?”

“What? What did you just say?”

“If the contents of the messages that were full of lewdness and obscenity were leaked and you haven’t been able to reflect for even two years and are slowly crawling out, wouldn’t the controversy be bigger? It might be okay if it was a crime or 19+ genre, but the image of a historical drama as your comeback is a bit… … As for the miscasting story, this seems more likely?”

Heeseong took a step closer, looking straight into Lee Minjun’s eyes.

“And who said he was a supporting actor? The controversy over his acting skills? Who said that? Oh~ Did you just assume that his acting skills would be mediocre because he’s so handsome? If you knew his specs, you wouldn’t have said such things.”

“… …Specs? What specs?”

“He is a friend who has been building his fundamentals for many years at the University of Chicago. You know, the American film industry has so many more opportunities and experiences than Korea? He actually did a play in front of Hollywood casting directors and that led to casting opportunities. In some ways, he may be better at fundamentals.”

Everything was made up except the name of the university.

Because all I heard in the car on the way here was the name of the university.

But does that really matter?

Right now, it’s more important to completely break this guy’s spirit.

It would be even better if you could step on their pride as a bonus.

“I apologize if what I said offended you. However, I think the director here also has a discerning eye and made that decision, but I think it crossed the line. Then, let’s talk about it. I will go back to taking care of our actors.”

Hee-sung secretly turns around, bows his head slightly to Director Yang, and then turns back.

While Lee Min-jun’s expression was as rotten as it could get, Director Yang Cheol-hwan’s gums were bulging as if he was having fun.

“Who is that person? Why is he suddenly popping out and talking like that?”

“Can’t you tell just by looking at him? He’s my manager, my manager. He’s the hottest guy these days. I guess he never reads articles about him because he’s always drinking and going clubbing.”

With that, Yang Cheol-hwan stood up as if he had nothing more to say.

And then he shouted at the staff as if telling them to listen.

“Okay, we’re going to start filming now, so get all the outsiders out! Everyone except the actors, staff, and extras out so they don’t interfere with the filming!”

At that sight, Lee Min-jun licked his lips with a discontented expression as if he was about to protest something. However, he was eventually caught by the manager and dragged out.

***

“You worked hard. Your acting was really good, considering you practiced in a hurry.”

In the car on the way back home after finishing filming.

He gently turned the handle and told Heeseong that he had a hard time.

Han Jeong-woo bowed his head toward the driver’s seat, feeling embarrassed but grateful.

“It’s all thanks to you, Manager. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have even dreamed of this opportunity. Seriously, I still feel dazed.”

“It’s just the beginning, you know. I’m going to use this as an opportunity to gradually rise to the ranks of a truly famous actor. I can do it, I’m sure it will happen.”

Heeseong opened his mouth again, his gaze directed forward.

“Let’s do it together. I will help you as much as I can, so Mr. Han Jeong-woo, please show your father the results. Wouldn’t that time come much sooner if we do it together rather than alone?”

Han Jeong-woo’s eyes became like a rabbit’s eyes, surprised by Hee-sung’s words.

Under such gaze from Han Jeong-woo, Hee-sung set forth just one condition.

“Instead, you should make them earn more money by managing a few ‘Woo-Woo Chicken’ branches. So that they don’t feel tempted to do so.”

“… … Yes? What is that… … .”

“Haha. Just say you’ll do it, for now. I’m going to make it happen anyway.”

Maybe this time the scale should be bigger.

Genius Manager Who Hears Voices