Genius Manager Who Hears Voices - Chapter 47



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Episode 47

“Huh? What is that… … .”

“I was wondering if you’ve ever thought about working in the US. I heard that Jeong Hee-seong is working as a kind of agent, and there are a lot of jobs like that in the US.”

Amy added, glancing at Jeongwonho.

“Mr. Jeong, or rather, Representative Jeong, I heard that you have considerable ability and talent in that field. I thought it would be better for you to go to a bigger place and show off your skills rather than here where opportunities and stages are scarce. In that case, I think I can be of great help.”

What Amy suggested to Heesung was a kind of advancement into the United States.

The idea is that, as actors enter Hollywood, it would be a good idea for managers to try their hand at bigger things.

Next to him, Jeongwonho lightly patted Heeseong on the shoulder.

“That’s what Amy said first when I told her about what kind of person Jeong Hee-seong is. Casting directors and agents are inseparable.”

The casting director, who has to choose someone to put on a production, and the agent, who has to somehow get the actors he has brought on to appear, are inevitably connected.

As is the case everywhere in the world, personal connections are bound to have a significant impact.

Even Amy, who works in Hollywood, made this suggestion quite unconventional.

But Heeseong politely declined.

“Thank you for your kind words, but I don’t think I can do it. I still have a lot to learn here.”

“Well, if it’s real, it wouldn’t be bad to go and experience it for yourself. If you think about what you’ll get in return if you succeed, it’s almost like the difference between here and the US is like heaven and earth. Money, fame, whatever.”

It was natural since there was no concept of an agent here. It was not that Heeseong didn’t know that.

There was just one fatal problem.

“That… … Actually, I can’t speak English at all, haha. And I can’t do body language either… … . Wouldn’t I starve to death before I can learn the language?”

Everyone burst into laughter at Heeseong’s innocent-looking face as he scratched his head.

However, they nodded obediently as if they knew that Heeseong would reject their offer.

“It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do. Then we have no choice but to bring up the next proposal.”

“What’s your next suggestion?”

“If Mr. Jeong Hee-seong can’t come, shouldn’t we send someone else? For example, an artist that Mr. Jeong Hee-seong is bringing with him?”

An Jeong-gyeong said with a gentle face.

“I guess Amy lives in the US, so she has this mindset that she has to give back whatever she receives. When I told her about the friend our manager Jung has, her eyes lit up.”

“ah.”

Heeseong asked Amy.

“So, are you saying that you can give me an audition opportunity for any of the works that are currently looking for casting? Along with any relevant information?”

Amy said something like that at dinner the other day.

In America, no matter how famous an actor is, most of them get their roles through auditions.

This was because, unlike in Korea, agencies cannot exert influence, and everyone should be given a fair opportunity.

That is precisely why so many stars are born in Hollywood.

I thought he was saying this because there are probably a lot of works that require roles to be chosen even now.

But the words coming out of Amy’s mouth were something completely different.

“Anyone can audition. What I’m talking about is the role itself. Do you know why I came to Korea, Mr. Jeong Hee-seong?”

“That’s to find your mother… … .”

“It was for personal reasons. On the surface, I came here for business, so I’m not spending any money, including security, on my own. Do you know what I mean?”

Amy snickered as she watched Heeseong blinking.

“It means that I came here to cast Asian actors directly. Of course, I didn’t specifically go to Korea, and I didn’t make a decision to go right away, but after watching the video that Mam showed me, my mind was made up. Unlike Jeong Hee-seong, there was no language barrier, right?”

If we’re talking about Han Jeong-woo, then it was natural.

I was fluent in English before going to the US, and I studied there for six years.

At that moment, a big idea suddenly popped into Heesung’s head.

‘Certainly, if it’s the US side, it would never have any influence. Even if it’s not a chaebol, but a chaebol grandfather who comes.’

Han Myeong-ho, Han Jeong-woo’s father, is thoroughly blocking his son’s actions in order to pass the company on to him.

But that was the extent to which money and connections could be used.

Unlike the domestic production environment where production costs must be raised through PPL and sponsorship, the scale of the US is different.

Unless they sell their company shares and invest a huge amount of money, there’s nothing they can do, and if Han Jeong-woo appears in a production being made in the United States, they’ll just have to keep their eyes open and watch.

If that goes well and recognition increases, then it will be the same in Korea as well.

Heesung’s expression also changed as he suddenly felt his head spinning.

“So what do we need to prepare here? Oh, before that, thank you for giving me this great opportunity, Amy.”

“Thank you. If it weren’t for Mr. Jeong Hee-seong, both I and my heart would have had to live in sorrow for the rest of my life. More than anything, it was Mr. Jeong Hee-seong who saved my heart’s life.”

Fortunately, it turned out to be benign, but if it had been left untreated, there is a very high probability that it would have turned malignant.

Then, even if it wasn’t a limited-time thing, it might have become a reality.

To the two of them, Heesung was a savior and the person who completely changed their lives.

“Once Mom’s discharge is complete, we will go to the United States together. My parents also want to see Mom. After that, I will contact Jeong Hee-seong. Then, please send me your profile and a PR video. Anyway, I have to pass it on to the production team.”

“Then there is a separate audition… … .”

“Heh, if auditions were necessary, I wouldn’t have bothered coming all the way here. If I just posted one notice, applicants would flock from all over the world. Is this the first audition in my career? Monthly salary?”

“Is this an abuse of authority?”

“Yes, that. That would work. After all, give and take must be certain.”

Next to me, Jeong Won-ho spoke with a face full of anticipation.

“This is going to shake up the domestic entertainment industry once again. After supporting actors, now they’ve even raised a rookie male actor to stardom, haha. At this point, shouldn’t he be given the title of Midas’ Hand, Star Maker, or something like that?”

“That’s impossible, sir. I was just lucky.”

“Ah, modesty should be appropriate. I am a living witness who has watched Jeong Hee-seong’s activities right next to me. Just wait and see. Those who thought it was luck at first will see it in a completely different light after this incident ends. And then, they will become curious. They will look forward to Jeong Hee-seong’s next move and wonder.”

It was still too early to tell.

This is because I don’t know what work I’m being cast in and I don’t know the size of the role.

Not all Hollywood productions are huge hits, and the roles given to Asian actors are unlikely to be of great importance.

At that moment, as if reading Heeseong’s thoughts, Jeongwonho placed a hand on his shoulder.

“Have you heard of ? It’s a drama on Amazon Prime that ended recently, and the role that Amy is trying to cast is in season 2 of that drama. The writer added an Asian character, and I heard that he has quite a big role.”

“A drama? Not a movie?”

“Haha, that’s even better! It’s not like it ends in one episode, and since it’s a season, there’s a chance that he’ll appear again and again as long as he doesn’t die. Hmm, it’s going to be hard to see Jeong Hee-seong’s face for a while, right? Haha.”

As he is in charge of the manager, if Han Jeong-woo continues his activities in the United States, Hee-sung should also be by his side.

Of course, that period will not be short at all.

It would take at least several months to produce just one season.

‘Wait a minute. But did I have a passport? Even if I did, it probably expired a long time ago… … .’

Heeseong has vague memories of going abroad.

Since my father passed away, I hadn’t even thought about it, so I thought I should check if he had a passport first.

“By the way, I heard the story that Manager Jeong’s father suffered from the same illness as me. He must have suffered a lot at a young age.”

An Jeong-eun looked at Hee-seong with compassion and changed the subject of conversation for a moment.

Hee-sung slowly nodded his head at her words.

“It’s okay now because it happened a long time ago. Since I was so young, it must have been harder for my mother than for me.”

“Manager Jeong went through something like that, and as a result, I was able to survive. I’m so grateful, but I don’t know how to express it.”

“It’s okay, senior. You said that we are like family now. I’m glad that I can help you as a manager.”

Heesung said it was okay, but he couldn’t just ignore the stability.

Isn’t it the person who saved his life? And the person who helped him meet his daughter, whom he longed for more than his own life?

Expressing gratitude through words alone was absolutely impossible.

“Manager Jeong, do you know any reporters?”

“Are you a reporter? Why are you suddenly a reporter… … .”

“I thought I died once and came back to life, so now I have nothing to fear. I’ve lived my whole life hiding and concealing everything, but I don’t want to do that anymore. That’s why I’m thinking of leaving this to Manager Jeong.”

“If it’s work… … .”

At that moment, Stability’s gaze turned to Amy.

At the same time, Heeseong, who understood the meaning, widened his eyes and asked.

“Senior, no way… … .”

“I’m not at an age where I should be afraid of anyone anymore. I was young back then and the situation was like that, but I don’t need to be anymore. If it’s something that’s going to come out, I think it’s better to say it myself. And I’ll brag about my family a little in the process.”

An Jeong-eun looked up at Hee-seong with a pleased smile.

“I guess I should try to sell myself while I’m at it. I should tell the world how capable and great my family and my manager are. Wouldn’t that make them know?”

Genius Manager Who Hears Voices