6kv Chapter 82
Chapter 82
Chapter 82
Hoyun, dont be nervous! Dont shake! Just be yourself, and theyll like you! Oh, do you need some calming pills?
As we headed towards the audition waiting room, I glanced at my manager, who kept expressing his worries. It seemed like he needed the calming pills more than I did.
When we entered the waiting room, I could feel the aspiring actors scanning me from head to toe. Sticky, mocking gazes followed. It was as if they were saying, Oh my, an idol has arrived, huh?
What will the drama be about today?
Feeling slightly excited, I turned to my manager.
Manager, my throat is a bit dry. Could you please buy me some water?
Of course!!
He quickly seated me in a corner and rushed out to buy water. The drink was just an excuse; I really just wanted to get rid of him.
Since entering the waiting room, I had been receiving prickling stares. Clearly, these people recognized my face. Some who didnt know me took a quick glance and moved on, but those who realized I was an idol returned unpleasant glares.
Moreover, this audition was for the famous Writer Kim Sukhuis work. As aspiring actors or rising stars, they wouldnt want me to snatch their opportunity away.
For now, I decided to quietly open the script.
In the first and second episodes, my character, Lee Jeonghun, didnt appear much. The most he did was clash with the protagonist a few times.
Hmm.
It didnt really matter since I had already read the scenes.
As I casually flipped through the script
Hello?
At the moment when I was lost in the script, I heard a voice seemingly directed at me.
Youre Seo Hoyun, right?
Wow, straight to the point.
I finally looked up and saw a man with a neat impression. He was smiling brightly, but his eyes revealed his irritation and contempt.
He looked familiar.
My name is Lee Kangseok, an actor.
Ah, Im Seo Hoyun.
I heard youre doing well these days So, youre trying your hand at acting now?
It seemed like nothing at first glance, but his words had a subtle sting to them, especially in this waiting room full of cutting gazes.
Ding!
[Why is the entertainment industry always like this?? Is it hard to go even a day without causing a fuss??]
Well, I was having fun.
Today, the system was annoyed on my behalf. I raised an eyebrow at him in response.
Lee Kangseok I remembered his face from before coming here. We hadnt worked together, but Id heard rumors about him.
A brownnoser.
It had been a while since I last encountered this kind of attitude in the industry, so I faintly smiled.
Should I show you how to act? It seems like you need some practice before the audition
Oh~.
Ah, I dont think I have time to help you with this audition. Maybe contact me sometime. I dont think I can help you here
Oh Wow, that might be possible~.
In truth, I didnt need or even think about passing this audition, so I casually answered and let his following remarks go in one ear and out the other.
Or rather, I pretended to let them go.
Thanks to that, Lee Kangseoks face boiled with anger.
Ding!
[Subtly serving revenge like a pro]
Um, Lee Kangseok.
I glanced at him. Since he made my boring time more enjoyable, I genuinely and encouragingly clenched my fist.
It was a fighting pose.
Good luck with the audition. I hope you pass.
= So I will fail in the first round.
??
While Lee Kangseok was still stunned and had even forgotten to be sarcastic, a staff member opened the audition room door and came out. The actor who had gone in earlier appeared behind them.
Seo Hoyun, please come in.
Yes.
As I stood up, I gave a small smile to the still-stiff Lee Kangseok.
The staff unintentionally drew peoples attention to me. He looked around at the atmosphere before shaking their head and pushing me into the audition room.
A long table was inside, and five people were seated in a row. The director, the PD, the AD, the rest seemed to be studio staff, and one was the writer.
Hello, Seo Hoyun.
Kim Sukhui, the writer. The one who wrote the script for Please Take the Camera and created the character of Lee Jeonghun.
Hello.
I greeted her and walked to the center.
My name is Seo Hoyun.
***
Hes here!!
Three of the production staff did not like Seo Hoyun from the beginning. The writer, who had been expressing positive feelings towards Hoyun from the start, and the staff member, who brought the idol to try to raise the ratings, didnt seem to mind. However, Director Yu was disappointed.
So, an active idol finally enters my directing life!!
Hoyun lowered his eyes and waited quietly. His face, cleaned of stage makeup, was much neater than expected, and his coldly raised eyes were tense. But the director decided not to be intimidated and to try and provoke him.
Ah, youre from The Dawn, right? Ive enjoyed watching Shining Star.
= Why did an idol like you come here?
Really? Thank you.
= Hi
A light quarrel ensued before the audition began. The studio staff led the proceedings, and Director Yu grumbled while flipping through the script.
I dont know if youve read the script. You must be busy.
Director.
The AD quickly tried to stop him, but the director had already made up his mind to be provocative. The atmosphere in the audition room became tense, but Seo Hoyun calmly answered without any reaction.
Im going crazy. For real.
However, Seo Hoyun did not finish with just that but went further. As if he couldnt stop, as if he was really immersed in the role.
It wasnt the truth.
It was just that the memory of being annoyed had slowly resurfaced.
This is how you get screwed over.
Huh??
Seo Hoyun bit his tongue. He frantically searched his jackets inner pocket before stopping and pulling his hand out.
Seo Hoyun sighed, seemingly annoyed, and swept his hair back, then smiled brightly.
Everyone forgot that Lee Jeonghun was a jerk of a PD, and they became engrossed as they looked at him.
Jeonghwa, newbie.
Yes, yep?!
Shall I buy you a coffee downstairs? What do you like?
Coffee?
Yes. Have something expensive. Its not an opportunity you get often.
Coffee?
Ah, yes! Seo Hoyun, lets stop here!
Seo Hoyun, holding back swearing, turned his body to face the end of the ADs command and bowed his head. At that moment, Writer Kim Sukhui raised her hand.
Lee Jeong No, Seo Hoyun.
Yes.
Undoubtedly, the figure standing before him after bowing was the idol Seo Hoyun. But why did he look like he was wearing a more fitting shell as Lee Jeonghun?
Director Yu released the breath he had been holding because of the sense of incongruity. On the other hand, the writer asked a question with a bright smile.
What were you looking for in your jacket just now?
It wasnt in the script. Writer Kim Sukhui was very curious as to why Seo Hoyun had made such a move.
To that question, Seo Hoyun answered very calmly and naturally.
Cigarettes.
Excuse me?
Everyone was momentarily dumbfounded by the unexpected word from the idol. The writer, who regained her senses, followed up.
Why were you looking for a cigarette just now?
Seo Hoyun stared at the writer, then rolled his eyes as if slightly troubled. And eventually, he answered bluntly.
I was frustrated.
Why?
Theres so much work piling up, but the new person wasnt someone who could be immediately put to work.
On top of that, were already short-staffed I wondered if the HR team was crazy for really sending someone like this just because a director ordered it I think it would be better for Yu Jeonghwa to be in a relatively peaceful weekday morning entertainment team rather than this crazy survival variety. Thats why I felt like looking for a cigarette.
Was this a response that could come from a 23-year-old idol?
But why did you put it away?
I thought about it and held back because its a broadcasting station. If that director was really in front of me, I might have smoked it. Just to show him.
Is he crazy?
The director looked surprised at the perfect response, as if it was scripted.
No, whats with this seriously annoyed look?
Feeling puzzled, the director asked once more.
Then why did you offer to buy coffee?
Huh? Oh.
Seo Hoyun rubbed the back of his neck.
I cant win anymore, so I was trying to be a little nicer, so he wont run away.
Newbies tend to run away if they are treated like this.
To put shackles on a newbie (to be a slave), you needed to buy them lots of delicious food and be nice to them for the first month, then once they became somewhat used to the job, you casually scold them with a smile and gentle words. Theyd then calmly and quietly get used to the facts. Getting loud makes them feel inferior.
Unbelievable.
The writer held back her laughter and directed the following scene.
Episode 1, Scene 26, meeting with the main character Min Seungtae.
Yes.
Afterward, Seo Hoyun did another excellent job.
His precise diction came out naturally yet accurately, and it had a charm that captivated the audience.
Most of all, that expression.
The face that seemed to say I want to go home quickly, but since no one else is doing it, I have to finish this and go looked like a real veteran with a level 99 office worker vibe.
Wow.
The director silently admired him. For someone who hadnt experienced working in an office to have that kind of expression, it meant they had extraordinary observational skills.
It was truly a great misunderstanding.
The director watched Seo Hoyuns acting intently. And just as the AD was about to call the scene, the previous audition participants had been ordered to do
Episode 2, Scene 7, the full-fledged quarrel between Yu Jeonghwa and Lee Jeonghun.
Wait.
Yes?
The director stopped him. Seo Hoyun, who had been standing still, slightly furrowed his eyebrows.
Lets do some improv acting instead of using the script.
That was equivalent to the directors rebellion.
The director laughed bitterly to himself, grinding his teeth.
No matter how hard Seo Hoyun had prepared, he couldnt possibly perfectly mimic PD Lee Jeonghuns garbage-like behavior (drinking, smoking, swearing, threatening) without a script.
Love the series? Share your thoughts on Novel Updates by rating and reviewing it now!
We invite you to fill out this survey so we can better understand our readers' experiences and preferences, thereby helping us enhance your journey with our website.
Ready to be a hero? Commission more chapters for everyone to relish (beyond the regular releases), get cool credit, and turbo-charge our translation speed - it's all part of the fun!