The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 100



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Episode 100

“… … Did you see it too, director?”

Park Jeong-hoo nodded and answered.

“You did well for your first time.”

A strange light appeared in Han Ik-sang’s eyes as he heard the answer.

This is because the Park Jeong-hu he knew was the type of person who rarely said he was good at something.

“Not only did he perfectly master the first syllable I’ve ever seen, he even showed incredible detail, including the damage to the veins on his legs. Honestly, I feel like teaching him myself. I’m sure it’ll be a source of inspiration for other students, too.”

Han Ik-sang looks a little excited.

“When I told you to come out and teach the kids, you acted like a jerk. It seems like you really like that guy.”

“……yes.”

Iksang did not specifically deny what he said.

It wasn’t just because Hyunsoo called him ‘senior’.

Throughout his demonstration to Hyun-soo, he never once took his eyes off the trajectory and movement of the sword.

After a brief demonstration of just a few seconds, Hyunsoo opened his eyes wide, clapped his hands, and expressed his heartfelt admiration.

Yes, that’s right.

Hyunsoo could see at a glance the traces of the stuntmen’s hard work contained in that simple sum.

That kind of reaction could only be shown by someone who truly loves action.

“First of all, that ridiculous talent. I think you could shoot a demo video in three months.”

It was at that moment that Park Jeong-hoo, who had been listening quietly, shook his head.

“Three months? If I’m wrong, I’ve been wrong for quite some time.”

“yes?”

“Damage to your left leg. You were the only one who noticed it at that moment. Even Misun, who was standing next to you, didn’t notice it. What could be the reason?”

“That, that is… … .”

Han Ik-sang is lost in thought with a blank expression on his face at Park Jeong-hoo’s sudden question.

Han Ik-sang’s eyes were filled with astonishment as he soon realized the answer the question was pointing to.

“no way……!”

“That’s right. Kim Hyun-soo recognized you as a ‘camera’ and matched you with Mi-sun.”

In short, Hyun-soo’s actions were ‘intentional movements’ that were conscious of the camera.

Park Jeong-hoo continued speaking to Han Ik-sang, who had a blank expression and was unable to continue speaking.

“Three months? If you really decide to catch him, he’ll probably give birth in a month.”

“You mean you’re going to teach actor Kim Hyun-soo…?”

Park Jeong-hoo shook his head and continued speaking.

“Not me.”

“… … ?”

“Iksang, take responsibility and make it into an object.”

The next day, the Sangnamja Action School.

“Hello! My name is Kim Hyun-soo and I will be taking the basic training course with you this time! I look forward to working with you in the future! Seniors!”

Hyunsoo’s booming voice echoed throughout the gym.

* * *

It’s been a week since Hyunsoo joined Action School.

Gogun barely managed to break Hyunsu’s stubbornness that he could go alone.

Goh Geon’s persuasion that it was not simply a personal schedule but a management area that involved the actor’s condition and safety issues worked.

Woo Ji-yoon’s face, receiving such a phone call, looked a little relieved.

“Yeah. Okay, thank you for your hard work. Although the movie contract hasn’t been finalized yet, I think of it as an official schedule and will support you well.”

-Yes, I understand!

“So, when I look at actor Kim, he seems to have some athletic ability. How is his training?”

In response to Woo Ji-yoon’s question, there was silence on the other end of the phone for a while instead of an answer.

“Why is there no answer?”

―That’s… … I think it would be better for you to see this part for yourself rather than me explaining it to you in words.

“……huh?”

―We are also filming a separate video to send to the PR team, so we will organize it and send it to you soon.

“Manager Ko will take care of it, but if it seems even a little dangerous, he will cut it properly. And also… … .”

―Hyung, I am enough for the new Mrs. Im! Don’t worry, I will support you well!

Woo Ji-yoon smiled and nodded at Go Geon’s groaning.

“Okay, I got it. Thanks for your hard work. Okay, I’ll hang up.”

The gentle smile was fleeting. At that moment, Woo Ji-yoon hung up the phone and a look of worry appeared on her face again.

Tiring!

“… … ?”

―I know you’re probably worried. This is a video I just shot.

Jiyoon burst into laughter once again at Gogun’s comment, and soon played the attached video.

First of all, as expected from a famous action school, it is noticeable that it is thoroughly equipped with various safety facilities and equipment.

“When did you make your body so ridiculously(?) strong?”

For a moment, I was watching Hyun-soo’s training scene in the video with such interest.

“Ooh.”

“and…….”

“Wow!”

Woo Ji-yoon soon begins to fall for Hyun-soo’s intense training, along with his strange charisma.

“… … What can’t our actor Kim do?”

This is the problem.

Kim Hyun-soo is good at everything.

But, the problem is that even if you do well, you do it too well.

“Last week, Misari Dive’s highest viewership rating was 8.2%, right? Then, by the final episode… … if it goes well, it will drop to around 15%.”

Misari Dive is an entertainment show that reflects young sensibilities and trends.

Therefore, the viewer base is bound to be much narrower than that of the drama.

“And yet, the fact that it’s already surpassing double-digit viewer ratings… … .”

This literally means that Rising Dive is currently enjoying popularity close to a syndrome.

So what Woo Ji-yoon was worried about now was very simple.

“Actor Kim shouldn’t be being too greedy.”

Since Hyunsoo came into the world.

No, strictly speaking, even before entering the world of film, Hyunsoo had been successful in the works he participated in without a single failure.

As if trying to make up for the sadness of being unknown, he is leaping forward with a stride that cannot even be compared to others.

And, if a person continues to succeed in making leaps like that… … .

‘If you’re not careful, it could lead to you misstepping.’

No matter what, Kim Hyun-soo is ultimately a celebrity who lives off of the public’s popularity.

“If you are being greedy because of the sudden attention.”

‘The rising sun must hold the center.’

Woo Ji-yoon, who was continuing her thoughts, made up her mind once again.

‘Safety issues. And the completion of the script has to be brought up to a certain level.’

If these two prerequisites are not met, Woo Ji-yoon will never allow herself to appear in “Bad Weather.”

At that time, I was making that firm resolution once again.

Tiring ringing ringing.

“Yes, what’s going on?”

When I picked up the extension phone, I heard the lobby staff’s slightly embarrassed voice.

– Sir, we have a guest.

“Huh? Sir? Didn’t you have any other meetings scheduled with your colleagues today? I have to leave soon. What’s going on?”

-I already explained it to you. That person is Director Lee Cheong-beom.

‘Huh? It’s only been a week since I met with actor Kim, why did director Lee Cheong-beom suddenly come to see me?’

―I was wondering if you had some time to talk to me.

“Okay, please show me to my room.”

* * *

“Nice to meet you, I am Lee Cheong-beom.”

Jiyoon greeted me, handing me her business card.

“This is Woo Ji-yoon. If you had called me in advance, I would have come to pick you up… … .”

Before Jiyoon could finish speaking, he waved his hand and answered.

“I visited because of the book, and since the CEO happened to be there, I asked the staff.”

‘book?’

After hearing Cheongbeom’s words, Woo Jiyoon soon realized why he had come all the way here without contacting her.

‘I thought it was too fast, but maybe it was too much.’

It’s been only about two weeks since my meeting with Hyunsoo.

‘In the meantime, there’s no way all the scenario revisions have been completed.’

If you came without contacting me, it means that you came because you were embarrassed to say something.

“Well, it’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing I can do about it. I understand. After all, since you’re a director with a long career, it would be a bit odd if the actors brought up the contents of the book before the production even started.”

Cheongbeom tilted his head after hearing Woo Jiyoon’s words.

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“Didn’t you come to tell me that it would be difficult to revise the scenario?”

After hearing Jiyoon’s words, Cheongbeom took out the script from his bag with a look on his face showing that he understood what she meant.

[bad weather correction]

“The reason I visited today is to deliver the completed version that has been revised based on actor Kim Hyun-soo’s interpretation.”

“Huh? So quickly… …?”

Lee Cheong-beom responded with a meaningful expression to Woo Ji-yoon’s surprised muttering.

“Because actor Kim Hyun-soo’s interpretation was not about adding, but taking away.”

“… …Can I read it?”

“Of course.”

Jiyoon read down the newly revised script for Bad Weather.

Soon after, a look of surprise appeared in Woo Ji-yoon’s eyes.

‘It was completely overhauled from the synopsis stage.’

Of course, the setting of the work changed from overseas to domestic.

Most of the characters, including the heroine, disappeared.

‘More than anything, the events and narratives that were in disarray came together perfectly into one point.’

It feels like a well-sharpened sword.

Looking at Woo Ji-yoon’s surprised face, Lee Cheong-beom continued speaking.

“As I was quietly looking at actor Kim Hyun-soo’s analysis, I realized what I had been missing.”

Woo Ji-yoon was truly amazed when she heard Lee Cheong-beom’s words. It wasn’t just because of the perfection of the newly revised Bad Weather.

‘I can’t even imagine how much thought went into it as a director to completely overhaul it to this extent.’

Woo Ji-yoon, who had already covered the script, continued speaking to Lee Cheong-beom with shining eyes.

“The script is so good, isn’t it, Director? I want to cast actor Kim right away.”

Director Lee Cheong-beom responded to the highest praise he could give as the head of an entertainment company.

“You are too kind, sir.”

“But one thing.”

“… … ?”

“Can I ask why the setting of the work was changed from overseas to domestic?”

Cheongbeom hesitated for a moment at Woo Jiyoon’s question, then continued speaking.

“I spoke to the manager separately. He said that the CEO is very concerned about the production conditions.”

Jiyoon nodded after hearing Cheongbeom’s words.

‘That guy, Geon-i, was doing his job properly.’

“That’s why we changed the setting of the work from overseas to domestic. We plan to pay more attention to reducing production costs and creating safe filming conditions.”

“… … Then, wouldn’t the video quality be lower?”

“So, I’m thinking of talking to the production team about the production costs… … .”

Soon, Cheongbeom begins to notice Jiyoon’s expression.

Only then did Woo Ji-yoon realize why Lee Cheong-beom had come all the way here without even making a phone call.

‘Somehow, when I was distributing the scenario, it wasn’t the production company but the director himself who came to me.’

“So, what you’re saying, director, is that you want to use actor Kim Hyun-soo as a card to negotiate production costs?”

“… … I’m embarrassed, but yes, that’s true.”

In short, he said he had come here to finalize the contract, even verbally.

On the one hand, I understood Lee Cheong-beom’s situation.

No matter how much he revised the scenario, he is a person who caused huge losses to the investment company twice.

He prepared a card that would move the hearts of investors as much as possible and tried to make a deal with the production company.

“I think actor Kim Hyun-soo deserves it.”

Woo Ji-yoon smiled brightly at Director Lee Cheong-beom’s sincere words and continued speaking.

“That’s… … I’m saying this because you said the word ‘worth’.”

“… … ?”

“You said that he is a worthy actor in the lead role… … How about the guarantee? Can I expect more? Hahaha.”

“… … .”

Yes, that’s right.

If there was Lee Jin-soo in Dreamcatcher Studio, then there was Woo Ji-yoon along with Go Gun in Piorum.

Continued in the next episode ▶