Lord Of Dying Smoke - Chapter 176



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The King of Dying Smoke Episode 176

Blood Audition (2)

The devastation that followed was not anyone’s intention.

It wasn’t even a mistake.

On the contrary, even though the theater was noisy and the command and control room was even more noisy, the filming team and the writing staff were doing their best to do their job – creating a story.

“Were there any participants that stood out?”

“I thought a Japanese theater actor in his 50s looked good. “This is a case where I worked hard starting in my 20s and only blossomed in my 40s, but I think it’s enough to bring some tears to my eyes when I wrap it up.”

“A 14-year-old genius girl from Chile was also okay. “I think we participated because of the buzz, but I don’t think it would be a bad idea for us to use it as well.”

“I think we should also pay attention to rivalries between countries. “In particular, there were real sparks between Argentina and Brazil, Vietnam and Thailand.”

“We also aim for the underdog effect. “In particular, people from countries that are underdeveloped in the entertainment industry need to be promoted as much as possible!”

People often disparage Korean audition programs as contrived, but most of them are actually things they learned from abroad.

In particular, almost all of the unique aspects of raising the participant’s background, storytelling, touching emotional lines, and intentionally creating dramatic moments were legacies of the United States, where it originated.

With the exception of Cheongchuleoram(?) such as ‘The Devil’s Edit’, it is not easy to follow the original work here.

They analyzed each and every performer and thoroughly looked for points that could be used.

Of course, it couldn’t have been a coincidence that Seo Bom appeared in the first place.

“When I first heard that Kang was coming to America, people in Korea were completely shocked.”

“Yes, they said so.”

More precisely, everyone thought he was crazy.

It had to be that way.

It was a few days after Kang Min delivered this news to Yoo Ji-yu after the wrap-up party for “You Must Die to Live.”

-Oh, I forgot, but I’m planning to go to the United States in about three days.

-Is it a trip? Wow, I wish… How many days are you staying?

-The shortest it will be 7 to 8 months, the longest it will be about a year. I’m going to shoot a movie.

-… … .

-… … ?

-… Well, I’m sorry. Are you sane?

It was a reasonable response.

In most cases, appearing in a work as an actor is not a job that makes money.

Of course, it would be possible for a top star with a proven career, but Kangmin at the time was not up to that level. Therefore, what is more important to an actor than being popular through a work is the amount of money that comes afterward.

Various advertisements, photo shoots, brand ambassadors, sponsorships, licensing, etc. are usually the real sources of income for actors. Celebrities whose names you’ve heard of don’t just keep putting their faces on the lunch box pork cutlets.

But, again, it was a few days after the show ended that Yoo Ji-yu heard those words.

It meant that I was talking nonsense in a situation where all I had to do was finish the drama well and collect the money that was rolling in leisurely.

Of course, Yoo Ji-yu was shocked.

-for a moment! Wait! Brother, are you serious?!

-Well, it was a decision I made after thinking about it carefully.

-No, no, that’s absolutely not the case?! You have to postpone it for three months, or at least a month! How many advertising proposals are there just from the rumors going around right now?

-There are times when such things are not important to people.

-Please, at least pretend to listen this time! This isn’t real!

Not only Yoo Ji-yu, but literally all of his acquaintances gathered around to try and stop Kang-min.

However, Kang Min really flew to the United States without a harp, and most people watched in bewilderment at his crazy behavior.

However, one person was an exception.

That was Seo Bom.

As soon as she heard the news, she immediately called her manager and declared.

-I’m going to do this work.

-Webflix work… ? Well, think again. The conditions for this are not very good, and the schedule is vague. More than anything, I don’t even know if it will succeed─

-I’ll do it.

-No, why!

– Either this or it will be too late when your senior becomes successful in the United States.

-????

Seobom has a certain presence in Korea, but is non-existent abroad.

Therefore, if Kang-min succeeds in a foreign country, the way to meet him disappears.

So, we need to raise awareness by doing Webflix, which covers foreign works.

It was truly an amazing argument.

-Director! president! Please say something! This guy is crazy!!

-… What should I do?

-I know this because I’ve taken care of a troublesome person like him, but those eyes are unresponsive. Bring some popcorn, Chief.

-yes.

-president!!!

But in the end, Kangmin and Seobom were right.

While everyone in Korea was clicking their tongues, catapulted director Hopper Dusk to stardom, and Kang Min achieved much greater success in Korea than just quietly filming a jeans commercial.

So much so that even some people who had a bad relationship with Kang Min opened their mouths in bewilderment.

In particular, an actress who sold everything at the audition for was completely entranced.

“So, 15 minutes… I beg your pardon?”

“1/15 size Richard I toy.”

“anyway! “That’s my annual fee based on royalties alone?!”

“huh.”

“… “Fuck, really.”

Although everyone turned their palms over afterward, Seo Bom’s faith shined through.

There was no reason for the audition crew to let such a beautiful story go.

No, I went beyond that and started decorating with all my might.

“They say he was a popular actor in Korea and even had a kite when he was young. “And at the orphanage.”

“It’s a picture… .”

“Isn’t it honestly moving beyond the picture? I believed it would happen, and that doesn’t mean I believed it. “It’s definitely an important part!”

“How about pulling for the first time? “I think it’s perfect for setting the mood.”

“James is right!”

So Seo Bom’s turn was confirmed for the first time.

It wasn’t difficult to choose the actress to be the opponent.

That was because he went around spreading rumors that he was strong and friendly.

“There was talk of them dating?”

“I don’t know about that… Anyway, you are close friends with the main character, right? “It’s better than those who don’t know.”

“Of course.”

It was indeed a valid and rational conclusion.

They looked at each other and nodded happily.

“Okay then, let’s get started.”

Just like that, all preparations were made and the filming began.

* * *

The stage where the filming equipment was installed was connected to the waiting room for audition participants by a staircase.

Neat marble tiles were placed on the stage to emphasize the presence of the participants, and the lights installed made the ship look big and bright.

The sound of swallowing was heard everywhere.

“It’s bigger than I thought… .”

“Are you saying that actor Kang Min and the judges will be watching from there?”

“It’s not because it’s still the preliminaries… But if I get selected this time, so be it… .”

“driving me crazy.”

Everyone who participated in this event has acting experience.

However, becoming a certain role and going through editing and embellishment are bound to be different from going out as an actor to be evaluated by big names.

All of the participants were shaking their heads in tension when they saw the stage.

The only exception was contestant number 1, who for some reason should have been the first to scream.

‘It was long.’

One of them, Seo Bom, thought as she went up to the stage.

‘It was really long… .’

The time she spent with Kangmin is long.

Even common acquaintances are disgusted with Seo Bom, but they say, ‘But in front of Min, he’s a normal kid…’ ‘ ‘No, it would be a sin if my brother didn’t take him in the first place. What are you releasing?’ It’s enough to admit it.

But once,

Just one slip of the tongue was a big one.

From then on, it was a series of twists and turns.

[…] It was real.]

[what?]

[It was real, that acting… ]

[Well, I heard that casting is over… ]

[…] … yes?]

[Just now, Yu Ji-yu visited me in person and said I was cast right away. An article just appeared… ]

[Kangmin scandal broke out!!]

[what? Kangmin?! with who!]

[Lewis, Acelyn Lewis!!]

And, that visit─

‘… … .’

Just thinking about it left dark fingernail marks on my palms.

But I endured it.

This is because Seo Bom now realizes that she was wrong.

‘… That shouldn’t have happened.’

At the very least, Kang Min should not have waited for the other person to find out by pretending to be a fan club manager under the pretext of looking for something to atone for, and Kang Min should not have limited himself to that level of apology just because he made a bold mistake.

And you shouldn’t have acted like something happened to Jo Yoon-ah, and you shouldn’t have acted like you were in charge of her position.

‘… ‘If only I could get over this this time.’

Seo Bom thought that if this time passed, she would tell everything honestly and wait for the disposition.

That determination was the reason she did not waver.

She had already realized her past mistakes and had reached a stage of enlightenment.

Calmness and seriousness were everything for Seobom now.

… And, well, the reason the other side wasn’t shaken was for a reason that was completely opposite to Seo Bom’s.

‘Oh my God, it’s so busy it’s killing me. ‘I hope it’s over quickly!’

Actress Judith Leroy, a member of Actors Studio, gave a long yawn as if she was annoyed.

It was a no-brainer. She was the one who tricked Kang-min and even received internal affairs (?) from him, and of course she had no intention of doing something like this seriously.

‘It’s just an act of falling down and lying down, right? ‘No matter who does it, it’s the same.’

The two actresses climbed the stairs and stood side by side on the stage.

As it was the preliminaries, the judges’ seats were empty, but instead, a video was being recorded for the judges to watch.

Judith’s expression crumpled after checking the other person.

It was a needlessly great appearance and aura. Even in the waiting room where people were watching through the screen, there was a shallow exclamation.

He was even polite to the point of being rude.

“My name is Seo Bom from Korea. i look forward to.”

“… “It’s Leroy.”

Judith nodded appropriately to Seo Bom, who bowed her head deeply.

I glanced around, but it seemed obvious which of the two the eyes were focused on. She felt even worse.

At best, it’s about a monkey from Asia─

She suddenly felt grumpy and whispered.

“There’s no need to be so pretentious.”

“yes?”

“I’m naive, it’s not such a fair audition. Just by looking at the roles, you can tell who will pass, right? “I am one of them.”

“… is that so.”

“If you don’t want to believe it, don’t.”

“yes.”

It was said to elicit a stir, but it was Judith who was actually upset.

Seo Bom’s eyes were transparent.

His attitude was as if it was okay no matter what bullshit you said.

In the end, Judith, upset, ended up saying one more thing.

“Do you know why I passed?”

“no.”

“Because you seduced me, Kangmin.”

“… … .”

In other words,

“Sounds easy? Even if they said they were popular, they were stupid and of poor quality, perhaps because they came from a rural area. “Just like you.”

“… … … .”

“But, you are also from the same country—”

I crossed the line.

The host adjusted the microphone.

“I will proceed as instructed in the script. Judith Leroy plays the ‘suspect of revenge murder’ in A, and Bom Seo plays the role of ‘the one who doesn’t pay attention to that’ in B.”

“Dialogue is not accepted outside of the script. However, blocking, hand and foot movements, ad-libs, and use of props are all permitted. Please be aware that your response is also included in your evaluation score.”

“You can enter the scene with the blinking sound. Three, two… .”

“one.”

Kwasik.

The moment Judith laughed, a loud noise came.

“uh?” I didn’t have time to say it in a daze. Avoiding the two hits that flew in like a beam of light was simple luck.

Right in front of us, an old wrench struck the spot where Judith, who had almost lost her ass, was standing in front of her.

A scream erupted.

The artificial marble cracked with a loud noise.

No one understood the situation at the moment.

“ah… ?”

Clink.

A wrench fell in front of Judith, who was stunned. The silver that shined under the light was bluish.

And then, Seo Bom slowly lowered his body to her flinching.

[I don’t really like it. There is no reason for me to know how your family died.]

[But there is just one thing I need to tell you.]

Seo Bom recited the script and made eye contact.

These were the eyes of a murderer.

[If you say one more word, I will kill you.]

“Hi… !”

It was a very realistic acting.

… After all, all of the participants thought, ‘I want to do that.’