A Genius Writer Loved by an Actress 23
Before seeing Ji So-young, Min Yu-ri had plenty of time. No matter what process he went through, he had the belief that he would eventually win the role.
But now, seeing Ji So-young right in front of her, I couldn’t be sure anymore.
‘Dangerous. Now is not the time to be like this.’
She didn’t realize she was clenching her fists so tight that her nails dig into her flesh. I didn’t even feel any pain because of the warning sound that went through my brain.
‘I can see why the author highly recommended Ji So-young. What if… I fall? … No… I can’t.’
He shook his head and hurriedly left the waiting room. The mind of spending a leisurely time waiting for the audition to be held ran away.
When Min Yu-ri slammed the door of the waiting room, manager Nam Ki-sang, who was waiting outside, jumped up in surprise.
“Yuri, why are you here? What do you need?”
“Oppa, tell the manager that you are practicing on me.”
“What are you talking about?”
“I don’t have time for this. I have to practice again.”
Min Yu-ri was fresh and went up to the practice room again.
***
In front of the audition hall, there was a large banner stating, ‘Audition for the KBS Chuseok special drama ＜Barista doesn’t know coffee＞’. Below that, director Oh Sang-sik, production manager Jang Hyuk-soo, and I sat side by side for the judgement.
“Writer Jae-ho Yoon.”
Director Jang Hyuk-soo called me while bowing slightly.
“Yes, chief.”
“Today’s audition is going to be fair and selfless. I will not give extra points because I am an actor in my agency, or because I am more popular with the public. So I believe the writer will do the same.”
“Absolutely. On that point, I agree. Whoever it is, we will choose the applicant who best suits the role of ‘Chae-rin’.”
If you could come out of the forest like this first, I would be grateful. To be honest, Min Yuri was overwhelming in the objective score, so a fair judgement was more advantageous to Ji Soyoung.
If I had heard this from another entertainment company, I would have ridiculed that it was not appropriate. In that regard, I trusted Forest Entertainment.
Director Jang Hyuk-soo also received a commitment from Director Oh Sang-sik.
“Oh, Director, I ask you to do the same.”
“Hey, chief. say what would you do The first is fair, the second is fair. As a director, I have that confidence. I do not deceive my eyes.”
So we kept the motto of fairness in our hearts and waited for the audition to start.
The audition was delayed a bit because the stage set-up had not been completed yet. While the assistant director and some of the staff were running around, Director Jang Hyuk-soo opened his mouth with passing words.
“Actually, the CEO was also surprised when he saw this script.”
“why?”
“Why? It’s because the script is so good. So today’s audition was also paid in a snap.”
“Aha. Were you not upset because Min Yu-ri was not cast right away?”
Director Jang Hyuk-soo shook his head once.
“You were more puzzled than upset. But after reading the script, he told me to do whatever the writer wants. A writer who has written a script like this must have an idea.”
How can you be trusted so much by a CEO you haven’t seen officially yet?
I felt a little odd.
I’d say it’s just like a love affair.
“It feels good that the CEO thinks so.”
“Perhaps sooner or later, the representative will ask to see you. Are you okay?”
“Oh, of course. The challenge is fun, but I quit, and I have plenty of time.”
“Oh, that’s good. Anyway, the representative is exclusive.”
Jang Hyuk-soo covered his mouth as if he had made a mistake.
I heard it all the way through.
Curious about what to say next, I stared at Director Jang Hyuk-soo.
“Oh, please pretend you didn’t hear what I just said. The CEO said he would meet with the writer and talk directly.”
“Ah yes. I didn’t hear anything.”
He shook his head politely and cut off his interest, but instead leaned back, impatient with himself.
“Actually, Mr. This is a secret…”
and whispered
“If only 5% or more of the baccarat comes out this time, the CEO will put forward unconventional conditions. Shh.”
“5%?”
Jang Hyuk-soo nodded and spread out five fingers.
With a 12.7% drama, why do you keep getting 5%?
Director Oh Sang-sik, who was overhearing the conversation, laughed beside him.
“Our writer is on board. If the casting of the actors is good, I see 7%. Maybe 5% would be okay.”
7%? The director wrote more, but it was still not a number I knew.
I took the smile off my face.
“there. Chief. Director. I said 10% last time.”
“a. Author. That’s what you said to hold an audition today.”
“hahaha. Our writer has a spirit.”
They both seemed to have listened to what I had said in vain.
“no. 10% is true.”
“yes?”
“Actually, it is more than 12%, but I said it humbly. So, both of you know that and prepare for it.”
The two looked at me for a long time in amazement. He seemed to be wondering if he was a hypocrite patient.
At that time, the assistant director who had finished organizing the stage came to the judges’ seat.
“Director. I’m ready. I think we can start now.”
“Uh, uh. So let’s get started. From the first applicant.”
The audition started at Oh Sang-sik’s direction.
Joo Ah-hyun, number 1 of group 1, stood in front of the stage with a nervous look.
“hello. number 1. This is Joo Ah-hyun.”
A typical appearance with pure white skin and a slender chin, and a soft and comfortable tone.
‘Well. Counting from the first… Because we promised to be fair anyway.’
I pledged to judge fairly. I’m not comparing him to Ji So-young.
The two other judges thought the same as me, so their expressions became serious.
“Are you ready?”
“yes.”
“Then please.”
After placing the order, Joo Ah-hyun, number 1, changed her posture and started acting.
“I wish the coffee was smooth, kind and gentle.”
‘Disappointment. It’s also a little lacking.’
My shoulder, which had been straining, sagged.
The smoke was flat compared to the appearance. It felt like something was made at the factory, leaving out good or bad.
“Isn’t that going to comfort people’s hearts?”
A state of emotional excess that obsessively attaches emotion and meaning to each syllable.
A common characteristic of acting school model students.
I completely lost interest in No. 1 Joo Ah-hyun and waited for the next applicant. Sang-sik Oh and Hyuk-soo Jang, similar to my heart, leaned backwards, and their eyes lost their brilliance.
A short but boring time passed like that, and the next applicant was called without any other questions.
“I’m Hong Ah-reum from group 1 and 2.”
The appearance of the second applicant was also similar to that of the first applicant except for the skin tone. The acting pattern was also similar.
Looking at the documents, it turns out that they were from the same acting school.
3 times, 4 times, 5 times…
Most of the applicants came from private academies, so their acting didn’t have their own individuality, and it felt like they were stereotyped.
aham~
Hearing a small yawn from the side, I glanced sideways to see director Oh Sang-sik covering his mouth with his hand and tears forming around his eyes.
‘Gosh. How many times have you swallowed yawns in our coach?’
Time continued to pass, and before I knew it, I saw all the auditions for the first group applicants. It was a group without personality, where one person was like 20 people, and 20 people were like 1 person.
After a short break, the audition for the second group began. However, the second group applicants were no different from the first group.
There were cases where I couldn’t act better, but there was no case where I did better.
By the way
“I am the last participant in group 2. Group 2, No. 20, Ga-young Baek, please come out.”
As Baek Ga-young came out on stage with the introduction of the assistant director, the eyes of our half-closed judges were opened.
Because it doesn’t look that bad.
However, so far, the applicants have looked like ‘Chaerin’, but not Baek Ga-young.
Short stature, chubby body, and a funny face.
Looking here and there, he was a comedian, not Chaerin.
Director Oh Sang-sik broke the taboo of not asking questions before acting and asked Baek Ga-young.
“I want to hear it without feeling bad. Did you know that this is an actor audition venue?”
“yes. Naturally. Recruiting female protagonists, baristas don’t know coffee.”
The husky voice was filled with arrogance.
Director Oh Sang-sik feels rather pushed back.
“I want you to never feel bad and listen. The overall atmosphere of the drama is quiet and lyrical. It demands delicate acting rather than passionate. Is it possible to smoke like that?”
“Child, of course it is possible. You can do that with just your eyes… Shall I show you?”
Baek Ga-young immediately shot a vague look in her eyes.
He was serious about himself, but laughter erupted from all sides.
“There, Baek Ga-young. You didn’t come here to practice because there was a gag test, did you?”
The texture was so different that I couldn’t help but ask.
But Baek Ga-young was quite serious.
“Of course not. Hearing that I am good at acting, I came out to win the lead role with my own strength.”
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When Baek Ga-young opened her mouth, the audition hall was filled with laughter.
I thought there was nothing like it to revitalize the damp atmosphere. Someone like this needs to be able to breathe.
“Then I’ll ask for a designated postponement.”
“all right.”
Oh Sang-sik folded his arms and ordered a designated acting. Opportunities must be fair, so I opened my eyes wide and prepared to appreciate Baek Ga-young’s acting.
“I want my coffee to be smooth, kind and gentle.”
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Kuck.
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Kut.
Everyone had to bite their lips. It’s not polite to laugh while playing a positive role.
Still, I couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
Baek Ga-young was the only one who didn’t laugh.
“Wouldn’t that comfort people’s hearts?”
After the performance was over, I took the mic this time.
Still, after 5 years of rolling in entertainment, there is no way you can’t recognize talented people.
Baek Ga-young was a born entertainment genius. He is still wandering in search of his identity.
“Baek Ga-young. Next, go to the comedian audition. Surely there will be good news. People have an innate talent. It is something that can be acquired on its own without any effort. Baek Ga-young has a knack for making people happy. When I saw you, you were born.”
“Ah yes. thank you.”
Baek Ga-young, who took my advice sweetly, walked off the stage with a mischievous smile.
“He is a fun friend.”
“It’s full of talent.”
“yes. There are many comedians who come from the acting side. I’m still young and snooping here and there, but eventually I will find my place.”
An asterisk was placed over Baek Ga-young’s name. I don’t know why, but I have a feeling that we will meet again next time.
The boring audition started again. There were no outstanding participants in Group 3, and now we have moved on to Group 4.
Oh Sang-shik may feel tired after watching the same unmoving performance over and over again.
“Hey, I finished my coffee, but do you have anything left? My eyes are sore.”
I turned around and asked the staff behind me.
“Yes, I will bring it to you right away.”
“Oh, yes. thank you···”
“Please take mine too.”
“yes. Chief. Can I give you more, too?”
“Oh, no.”
Even though I didn’t drink coffee, I was sober. Because Ji So-young’s turn was approaching.
Similar and similar applicants passed by, and it was finally my turn to appear as my muse.
“I am the 4th, 7th, Ji So-young applicant.”
Ji So-young comes up on stage at the same time as the introduction.
She was walking towards the judges’ seat with calm steps.
A neat flared skirt, a white blouse and a black vest layered, gave off an unusual force.
Suddenly, the expressions of Director Jang Hyuk-soo and Director Oh Sang-sik were filled with vitality.
I kept my poker face so as not to be discovered that I was an actor I recommended.
