The Haunted Monster Actor - Chapter 103



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Episode 103

“Uh… how much did you eat yesterday?”

I didn’t drink more than usual, but I have a pretty bad hangover.

“How did you get into the house again?”

Even the film is broken in some parts.

“I guess the training was tough.”

He seemed even more drunk than usual, having continued drinking after intense training.

Hyunsoo was holding his head as if it was going to burst due to a hangover.

Then, all of a sudden, he jumped up out of bed in a panic.

……omg!

“Come to think of it, I think Director Park Jung-hoo came by while we were drinking yesterday… … ?”

Memories of last night soon began to surface in Hyunsoo’s mind.

‘Isn’t the most important thing in action not the method, but the ‘harmony’? Of those, I think the best harmony is the harmony between Director Lee Cheong-beom and Director Park Jung-hoo!’

‘I want to learn more from Senior Iksang, and I don’t want to part ways with my classmates here… ‘

‘I’ll work really hard, so please give me a chance to do some awesome action scenes with you two directors. Yes?’

‘I hope the two of you… … will once again write the legend of Korean action… …!’

“Haha. What is this ridiculous memory?”

Oh, I see.

This is nothing more than a distorted memory of a twisted netherworld born from the chaos of an unknown action actor’s dream and last night’s drinking party…

“… … I don’t think that’s it.”

Soon, Hyunsoo checked his smartphone with a serious expression(?).

[Sender: Action Master Hanik Sang]

―Did you get home okay? You seem to be quite drunk. It was fun to see a side of you that was different from your usual thoroughgoing self. Oh, by the way, our director isn’t the type of person who gets caught up in a guy talking his mind when he’s drunk, so don’t worry too much about it…

“Kim Hyun-soo… … this crazy guy.”

He did such a disgraceful thing in front of none other than director Park Jung-hoo, a senior figure in the film industry and a legend in action.

This would never have happened if it was the original suspension… … .

“for a moment.”

It was at that moment that Hyunsoo, who was continuing his thoughts, tilted his head.

‘If you think about it, isn’t this closer to my original appearance?’

Of course, it is true that he was more extreme than usual in not being able to control his drinking and showing such a shameful behavior in front of the director.

But… … it is also true that everyone has had times in their lives where they have displayed such shameful behavior.

During his long period of obscurity, Hyun-soo, like everyone else, had several moments of frustration.

There were days when I would let out my youthful frustrations and anxiety about the future with a drink, and then, very occasionally… … .

There was a time when I created a dark history that I am afraid to even recall, like yesterday.

In this way, the ‘original Hyun-soo’ was an ordinary person who got drunk and made mistakes like other people.

‘But in the past year, have I ever been as drunk as I was yesterday?’

Not even once.

Even when he drank all night with Dong-geun, Hyun-soo came home quietly.

Hyunsoo, who was continuing his thoughts, soon realized what had happened.

During that time, I constantly maintained a state of mental tension as I tried to control my dreams.

‘Now, that state of tension is being replaced by the action actor’s ‘willpower.’

What the ‘action actor’ is blocking is not only the emotions of Kim Young-cheol, the owner of the dream.

His strong willpower has even blocked the emotions of the dream beings for Hyun-soo’s physical training and mental relaxation.

‘And the trigger that releases that block is… … .’

“It was alcohol.”

As soon as the alcohol started to enter, the control over the ‘dream’ was released all at once, as if a dam that had been blocked for a long time was opened.

‘Added to that is the physical and mental fatigue accumulated from high-intensity training… … .’

In short, yesterday’s self was no different from a walking time bomb.

In that state, Hyunsoo once again recalled the things he had said to Park Jeonghoo.

‘So, was it Kim Yong-cheol who had the upper hand in my mind yesterday?’

The one who most hopes for the combination of Lee Cheong-beom and Park Jeong-hoo is most likely the action actor’s dream.

“Anyway, there was no risk, but there was none. I guess I was too complacent and stepped on a landmine. Should I just say it was fortunate that it ended like this?”

Now I understand the general mechanism of the action actor’s dream.

If he were to just be careful about external factors that could undermine his willpower, such as alcohol, he probably wouldn’t experience side effects like yesterday any more.

“It looks like you don’t have any somatic symptoms today.”

That means that he is taking Han Ik-sang’s advice to ‘take a break’, which he mentioned yesterday, as part of his training as an ‘action actor’.

“Today is a day of rest… … .”

No, I need to take some time for self-reflection.

* * *

After finishing a simple breakfast, Hyunsoo shook his head as he looked at the various exercise equipment scattered around the house.

“Is this really a house where people live? But it’s not like it’s a dream with no side effects.”

Hyunsoo sighed as he looked at the house where everyday life was completely excluded and started cleaning for the first time in a long while.

Maybe it’s because there’s so much exercise equipment, but even when I clean it up, it doesn’t feel like much has been cleaned up.

It was a 1.5-inch studio apartment that was quite spacious for living alone, but now, as recommended by Woo Ji-yoon and Go Geon.

“I think it’s time to start thinking about moving.”

The guarantees he had received so far and the advertising appearance fees that were soon to be settled were much larger than Hyunsoo had imagined.

Now that I think about it, when I was unknown, I only imagined becoming a famous actor, earning a lot of money, and spending it lavishly.

When the time came to actually earn a lot of money, I didn’t even have time to spend it.

‘It’s not like I didn’t spend a single penny, though.’

—Isaran, what are you talking about? The place I live now is so nice. Mom is okay… … .

‘No, Mother. I’m fine, so just let me be a son… … .’

—If you’re going to give it to me, give it in money.

So I gave it in money, and in cash at that.

With that money, Mrs. Im Jeong-sun paid off all her remaining loans and small debts in one go.

—Son, don’t do that. You should look for a house yourself. You always say it’s too small and don’t invite Mom and Yumi. If you’re going to go, it would be better to go to a bigger house.

“Before I start this project, I need to look into the house.”

After finishing cleaning, Hyunsoo went about his daily thoughts and buried himself in the living room sofa to really get some rest.

Of course, the best rest for Hyunsoo is… … .

“Okay, then let’s start reading.”

This is a review of the script.

Hyunsoo took out the bad weather scenario from the gym bag on one side of the living room, opened the first page, and was soon drawn into the world of the script.

* * *

Hyun-soo opens the first page and reads the synopsis with a devout heart.

Soon after, a look of great surprise appeared on Hyun-soo’s face.

“It feels like I’m reading a completely different work.”

Hyun-soo’s reaction to seeing the revised synopsis for Bad Weather was no different from what Woo Ji-yoon had seen.

“Is this the kind of action the director wanted to do?”

Soon, the ‘action actor’ in Hyun-soo’s mind begins to fly according to the instructions in the bad weather script.

Accordingly, Hyunsoo’s whole body began to tremble.

“This is acting that is impossible for me right now.”

For now, we can only be satisfied with visualizing the action depicted in Lee Cheong-beom’s world.

The reason was simple.

This is because the actions portrayed by Lee Cheong-beom are movements that could never have been completed by the ‘main character’ alone.

‘I want to try acting out this scene, this action scene.’

Hyun-soo read the script without moving at all, but in his mind, he was constantly performing ‘actions’.

Then, at one moment, Hyun-soo’s hand, which was turning the page, suddenly stopped.

“T, this is… … No way?”

S#49. Dockside. Night.

Dark sky.

The only sound on the dock is the sound of long raindrops hitting the black sea surface.

The strong wind and waves obscure the smell of blood, and the son-in-law is covered in pouring rain, making it impossible to see anything.

But that won’t be a problem for Woojin.

Because he had every ‘movement’ on this island engraved in his head for a very long time.

“Before the rain stops, I’ll finish everything.”

Soon, Woojin began to walk with irregular strides.

As Hyun-soo read the text and lines of ‘S#49’, a smile began to spread across his face.

“That’s right. Director Lee Cheong-beom… …!”

The uncontrollable trembling in Hyunsoo’s voice.

At this very moment, the emotions of an ‘action actor’ were bursting out from within Hyun-soo.

That was never Kim Yong-chol’s feeling.

* * *

The next day, the Sangnamja Action School.

“Are you feeling better? You’re not very good at drinking. From now on, I won’t let you drink so carelessly.”

There was a bright smile on Iksang’s face as he spoke to Hyunsoo with concern.

It couldn’t be otherwise, because Hyun-soo’s drunken talk was nothing but words that Ik-sang, a member of the manly action team, could not help but feel proud of.

‘I thought actor Kim was thinking the same thing as me.’

Ik-sang had a desire to do action scenes with Hyun-soo just as much.

It felt like our hearts had connected as men, and my heart was warm for the first time in a long time.

That was the reason why he, who always held the weights strictly before training, burst into a big smile as soon as he saw Hyun-soo.

“Oh, teacher. I’m sorry about that day.”

“Ah, don’t worry about it. It looks like the director doesn’t care much either.”

Actually, you really care.

It’s been almost 10 years since Iksang joined the Sangnamja Action Team.

That’s why you can tell just by looking at their eyes.

The director also wants to work with actor Kim Hyun-soo.

‘Or, it could be Director Lee Cheong-beom.’

Either way, it was inevitable that Hyun-soo would look pretty in Iksang’s eyes.

“Anyway, I didn’t know Hyunsoo would have that much affection for our martial arts team. Hahahahaha!”

As the trainees’ attention gathered at the loud laughter, Iksang closed his mouth with an embarrassed expression.

‘Ah, ahem. Did I laugh too hard? I shouldn’t be so gentle before training.’

At that moment, Ik-sang, who had soon realized his own identity(?), was trying to control his facial expressions again.

Hyun-soo’s subsequent words were enough to instantly make Ik-sang’s face harden.

“I’m talking about that martial arts team.”

“… … ?”

“I think a decision will be made soon.”

“Oh, really? Haha, that’s too bad… … So, when do you plan on forming a team?”

‘Until then, I have to teach as much as I can…’

Even though it was only for a short while, actor Kim Hyun-soo will remain in Ik-sang’s heart as a member of the group of gentlemen forever(?).

Hyunsoo shrugged his shoulders and answered Iksang’s question mixed with regret.

“Well, I’m not sure, but based on what I’ve seen of Director Lee Cheong-beom’s personality, he could probably form a team today… … .”

“Hey, Hyunsoo?”

“yes?”

“That team that I just mentioned that might be formed soon… …isn’t it by any chance our manly action team?”

As he speaks, Iksang’s blank gaze is directed towards the entrance of the Action School.

While the trainees were making a fuss with their eyes wide open like surprised rabbits, the person walking towards them with brisk strides was none other than Director Lee Cheong-beom.

‘Oh, you really came today.’

Director Lee Cheong-beom, who had come between the two, greeted Hyun-soo in his characteristically polite tone.

“Hello, actor Kim Hyun-soo.”

“Yes, hello, director!”

“I heard you were training here. I should have come to you sooner. I’m sorry.”

“No, sir. Oh, I really enjoyed reading the revised script.”

“Haha, is that so? Thank you. I was worried that I would get back a script that was just scribbled on with a pen, but fortunately, that’s not the case.”

“Haha… … Of course not. Well then, I have training to do, so I’ll excuse myself first.”

“Yes, I will get back to you.”

Iksang opened his mouth with a bewildered expression at the sight of Hyunsoo naturally moving away.

“Tongue, Hyunsoo… … Where are you suddenly?”

“Yes? I’m going to prepare for training.”

“Ha, but the director here… … .”

“It’s okay. The director didn’t come here to see me today.”

“… … I knew I would recognize actor Kim.”

Cheongbeom nodded with a meaningful expression and opened his mouth towards Iksang.

“It’s been a while, Iksang.”

“… … Yes, it’s been a while. How have you been, Director?”

“I can’t even say in empty words that I’ve been doing well. But.”

“… … ?”

“I hope things will go well in the future.”

“… … .”

“Director Park, are you inside?”

In the hands of Lee Cheong-beom, who said so, was the final version of the movie “Bad Weather.”

Continued in the next episode ▶