Chapter 7

Producer Kim Mansoo sat in silence, his expression clean as he quietly listened to the actors’ studying. At first look, he could have appeared detached, however deep down, he was crammed with concern. Now, his whole consideration was fixated on Jinseok.

“I’ve to do nicely…” Jinseok thought to himself.

On the day of Jinseok’s audition, producer Kim Mansoo felt a deep sense of fear. When he witnessed Jinseok’s appearing for the primary time, he was totally captivated and declared that he had handed. Nevertheless, he couldn’t assist however marvel if such an distinctive efficiency was a mere stroke of luck or a coincidence.

“If that appearing was a fluke, I’m out of right here,” he thought to himself.

Though he stored his restlessness hidden, PD Kim Mansoo’s interior turmoil was palpable.

“Please, present at the very least half of the emotion you displayed through the audition,” PD Kim Mansoo requested.

“Minho… I’m sorry, Son. I’m actually sorry…”

The strains of the actor portraying ‘Minho’s’ mom resonated within the room. As anticipated, the efficiency was regular. Now, it was Jinseok’s flip.

“Please… please…”

Regardless of the success or failure of this undertaking, it served as a platform for Jinseok to showcase his appearing expertise. Naturally, the end result of his act is perhaps influenced by his efficiency.

In gentle of this, Producer Kim Mansoo harbored each expectations and issues for Jinseok.

At that second, Jinseok lastly spoke.

“Mother… I’m actually okay.”

“I hope my brother stays wholesome. Even when I don’t make it.”

Two temporary strains of dialogue had a profound affect. The studying room fell into an abrupt, hushed silence.

Producer Kim Mansoo quietly clenched his fists, internally cheering, “It’s alright. It’s carried out. It actually labored!”

The reminiscence of that unforgettable expression lingered in his thoughts, and simply the recollection despatched shivers down his backbone.

When the drama lastly airs, Jinseok’s brief scene will undoubtedly turn out to be a sizzling subject.

“Good!” Kim Mansoo exclaimed.

From the nook of his eye, Kim Mansoo glanced at Eom Hyeryeong. She was feigning indifference, however a refined smile was starting to look on her lips.

“Most likely as a result of she’s desperate to seize the second in images,” he thought.

Eom Hyeryeong was an expert amongst professionals. If Eom Hyeryeong may act with such brilliance and put on that real smile, it could be a testomony to the success of casting Jinseok.

Then, there was the sound of one thing falling to the ground. As heads turned within the course of the sound, Park Woohyun, who appeared embarrassed, hurriedly picked up the script and spoke in a fluster.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I used to be fairly embarrassed… I mistimed it. I’m really sorry!”

It was not unusual for the circulate to be disrupted throughout a studying.

Nonetheless, Park Woohyun felt compelled to apologize, because it could possibly be perceived as an absence of preparation.

Nevertheless, everybody within the room, particularly the actors, understood Park Woohyun’s momentary lapse. This understanding was as a result of everybody had been captivated by Jinseok’s earlier line.

The ambiance had deteriorated to the purpose the place it was difficult to proceed studying. In an try and lighten the temper, Min Kyungsoo spoke with a large smile.

“Ah, Woohyun, had been you maybe caught up in mentoring a rookie? Is that this going to be headline information?”

Sitting beside him, Narin Lee supplied help to Kyungsoo Min.

“I do know, proper? However Woohyun sunbae, you’ll be able to’t afford to repeat this on set. You know the way delicate Producer Kim Mansoo is, don’t you?”

“True, however we even have to grasp PD Kim Mansoo’s persona,” one other individual chimed in. “If a rookie acts like that on set and we take a look at the variety of NG takes, will you be throwing the script away immediately?”

A burst of laughter crammed the room.

The ambiance was reinvigorated by the phrases of Min Kyungsoo and Lee Narin, who had lightened the temper with their banter.

Due to this, the studying resumed, and after making varied changes, it concluded in about 4 hours.

“Everybody, thanks in your arduous work immediately,” Producer Mansoo Kim expressed with a happy smile. “After witnessing this studying, I’m assured that this undertaking is destined for achievement.”

“At present’s studying session will conclude right here,” he continued. “It’s a bit early, but when any of you intend to have an organization dinner or night plans and haven’t any conflicting schedules, we’d admire your participation.”

When Min Kyungsoo heard the point out of a “firm dinner,” he inquired subtly, “Is PD Kim Mansoo becoming a member of us?”

The response was affirmative. “The director accredited it. Let’s go.”

Upon listening to the point out of “Beopka,” the employees reacted enthusiastically.

“Beopka? Nice!”

“Director, is it limitless? How a lot can we use?”

TN: Beopka – a kind of meat in KR.

“I don’t know, let’s eat first and determine it out later!”

“Let’s go!”

Not solely the workers but in addition a number of actors cheered upon studying that the director’s company card can be used.

Amongst them was a well-established, mid-career actor like Min Kyungsoo.

Producer Kim Mansoo chuckled as he noticed the scene. Then, he observed Jinseok packing his belongings on the far finish of the studying room.

“Will your pal be becoming a member of us too?”

“Actor Kang Jinseok, is there something particularly you’d wish to eat?”

Producer Kim Mansoo approached Jinseok and inquired.

***

“Jinseok, how lengthy have you ever been within the appearing career?”

Since we had been seated on the identical desk, we had grown fairly shut, and now each Senior Min Kyungsoo and Park Woohyun referred to me as ‘Jinseok.’

“It’s been about 5 years since I began learning by myself, and that is my first expertise engaged on a drama.”

“Alone? Didn’t you examine at college or an academy?”

“Sure, I graduated from highschool with a GED, and I wasn’t able to attend an academy. So I needed to self-study.”

Senior Park Woohyun, upon listening to this, expressed amazement.

“You taught your self appearing and also you’re performing like this? How’s that even doable?”

Then Senior Min Kyungsoo let loose a snort and scolded Senior Park Woohyun.

“Hmph. When you can excel by way of self-study, why are you so stunned? True appearing comes from the guts, not simply idea. Take a look at Jinseok. You’re proficient even with out formal coaching, proper?”

“My brother studied appearing at college and doesn’t act that nicely. He even has a grasp’s diploma.”

“I solely acquired it as a result of it occurred to be given to me.”

Listening to this dialog, I couldn’t assist however mirror on the actors’ performances earlier.

“Their appearing was positively on a distinct stage than mine. Is it as a result of all of them obtained formal coaching…?”

Not solely had been their breath management and stability spectacular, however in addition they delivered prolonged strains with exact diction. It was clear that my foundational data was missing.

“He’s on a very completely different stage than me. Possibly I ought to at the very least take into account enrolling in an academy to study the fundamentals…”

For the previous 5 years, I had scoured the web and purchased skilled books for self-study, however my shortcomings had been too obvious.

As I contemplated my scenario, Senior Lee Narin voiced her ideas.

“If the chance arises, I’d wish to attend school and examine appearing professionally. Regardless of my present expertise, formal coaching may nonetheless improve my efficiency.”

Lee Narin had been comparatively quiet all through the dinner, however her recommendation at this second sounded earnest.

She remarked, “Contemplating becoming a member of an company for coaching isn’t a nasty concept. Nevertheless, I’d advise in opposition to it as a result of Jinseok’s appearing would possibly turn out to be overly stereotypical.”

“Stereotypical?” I requested.

“Sure. In a constructive sense, it may be marketable appearing, however negatively, it might come throughout as characterless. Many businesses concentrate on instructing such appearing, particularly to newcomers. But, that type of appearing is commonly formulaic.”

I didn’t absolutely grasp all she was saying, however after listening to Lee Narin’s insights, I began to rethink the concept of becoming a member of an company at this level.

“Anyway, it’s college…”

I hadn’t even thought-about it earlier than. There appeared to be no compelling cause to attend school to date, and the monetary side weighed closely on my thoughts.

Senior Park Woohyun chimed in beside me.

“Hmm… Varied actors maintain completely different views on this, however going to varsity, even when it’s not essentially for appearing, isn’t a nasty concept. Gaining various experiences will be useful in your future appearing profession.”

“···.”

“In easy phrases, in case your sole purpose is to study appearing, going to varsity is probably not crucial. Frankly, your studying earlier gave me chills.”

Then Senior Min Kyungsoo playfully teased Senior Park Woohyun as soon as extra.

He mentioned, “I used to be stunned by rookie Park Woohyun,” and added, “Actually, I used to be fairly impressed.”

Leaving the 2 of them behind, Senior Lee Narin spoke to me.

“My youthful brother is planning to enroll in Seokuk College’s Division of Theater. When you’re , it’s best to look into it. Nevertheless, remember the fact that you’ll be able to solely apply to that college with a letter of advice from a highschool trainer or somebody within the business.”

“A letter of advice… Did you write one in your youthful brother?” I inquired.

“No, to be sincere, my youngest brother doesn’t have the mandatory expertise to earn it,” she replied with a resolute tone.

It made me ponder the idea of defending what really mattered. When you considered it, it appeared pure. A ‘letter of advice’ was one thing that ought to solely be given should you genuinely believed within the particular person you had been endorsing.

“It should be unusual to only write one thing like that,” I mused.

After pondering for a second, Senior Lee Narin spoke in a relaxed method.

“When you genuinely need to study appearing correctly, there are numerous paths to select from. As I discussed earlier, my private suggestion is school. As Senior Woohyun identified, you’ll be able to achieve varied helpful experiences, even should you’re not essentially targeted on teachers.”

Usually, I didn’t pay a lot consideration to the concept of faculty, or moderately, I hadn’t given it any thought in any respect. However after witnessing the abilities of the opposite actors immediately, I felt a rising must study one thing extra.

Finally, the alternatives boiled all the way down to attending an academy, enrolling in school, or becoming a member of an company. One in all these paths wanted to be chosen with the intention to strengthen my foundational expertise.

Amongst these choices, school gave the impression to be probably the most favorable.

Simply as Senior Park Woohyun had identified, attending school wouldn’t solely improve appearing expertise but in addition present a broader schooling.

Honestly, I didn’t rule out the concept of an company… I had dismissed it primarily as a result of it appeared unattainable at my present stage of consciousness.

Amidst my contemplation, Senior Lee Narin shared her perspective.

“If Jinseok decides to attend school, I hope he chooses Seoguk College. I’m an alumnus of Seoguk College myself.”

“Haha… I’d like to attend a prestigious college like Seoguk, however I don’t have anybody to supply a letter of advice for me… I’ll should discover different choices.”

He mentioned this with a modest, barely awkward smile. In fact, his assertion was extra sensible than humble.

Nevertheless, the three folks sitting on the desk appeared puzzled.

“Why don’t you have got anybody to jot down a letter of advice?”

“Can’t I merely write you a letter of advice?”

“I’ll present a letter of advice for you as nicely.”

Three famend actors stepped as much as provide their suggestions.