Chapter 8

“It’s about faculty…”

After the banquet concluded, I returned house and reclined on my mattress, considering.

“If I make the most of the cash my mates chipped on this time and the financial savings I’ve accrued, I ought to be capable to cowl my preliminary faculty tuition. However…”

The actual problem lay forward.

Within the early morning, I hung out organizing the warehouse with my mates, and within the afternoons, I continued my part-time job at a restaurant.

Nevertheless, if I had been to enroll in faculty, I wouldn’t be capable to proceed with my afternoon cafe job. I might dwell with out auditions or formal appearing examine, nevertheless it felt just like the unsuitable selection for me, so I eradicated that choice.

Moreover, committing to 4 years of faculty was a big endeavor. In my scenario, as an abnormal particular person in my twenties, I couldn’t afford to take such a threat.

As I contemplated the recommendation supplied by senior actors in the course of the banquet, it turned evident that going to school was the best path for me. Nonetheless, a sensible difficulty loomed forward.

On your reference, I acquired a 300,000 gained look price for my position in “Dream of the Solar Rising.”

Contemplating that smaller roles usually earn between 50,000 gained and 150,000 gained, this quantity was significantly beneficiant. It was evident that PD Kim Mansoo hooked up nice significance to this look price.

“Because it occurred to me, I ought to at the least specific my gratitude earlier than calling it an evening.”

The time was just a little previous midnight. Though it was fairly late, I didn’t wish to neglect to do it the next day, so I made a decision to achieve out now.

Simply as I used to be reaching for my telephone, it started to ring.

Wooooow.

The cell phone display displayed “Producer Kim Mansoo.” I hurriedly rose from my mattress and answered the decision in a well mannered way.

“Sure, PD Kim. That is Kang Jinseok.”

[Ah, Mr. Jinseok. I apologize for calling at such a late hour. I meant to tell you earlier, but there’s something I forgot to mention.]

The voice on the opposite finish sounded barely slurred.

There had been no signal of inebriation once we had been on the banquet earlier, so it appeared just like the workers members had gone on for a second spherical of celebrations individually.

Nevertheless, the extra urgent difficulty was the rationale behind the PD’s sudden name.

“What do you imply? Is there an issue with my efficiency?” I requested cautiously, questioning if my appearing hadn’t met his expectations.

[Oh, your acting was excellent. Keep it up. But that’s not what I wanted to discuss… Jinseok, what are your plans after this project ends?]

“Sure? Uh… I haven’t made any concrete plans but. I’m contemplating persevering with to audition.”

I breathed a sigh of reduction, realizing my appearing had met his expectations.

With an upbeat tone, PD Kim Mansoo continued, [Great! Then, consider auditioning for a project my close friend is working on. It’s set in the Japanese colonial period, and they’re specifically looking for a tall, handsome rookie!]

“A tall, good-looking rookie?”

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[I’ll send you a contact number. This individual is a member of the team working on my colleague’s senior project. I’ve informed them in advance, so if you reach out, they’ll assist you.]

“Ah… Sure, thanks! Thanks!”

[What’s there to be thankful for? I’m doing this because Jinseok is a kind person and a talented actor. Did you get home safely?]

PD Kim Mansoo went on to precise the director of images’s eagerness for the venture and recommended having a drink individually after the work was completed.

“PD, thanks very a lot for the looks price. I admire the 300,000 gained…”

[Jinseok will earn much more later on. So, don’t worry about that and focus on your acting. You understand, right?]

“Sure!”

[Very well. See you on the shooting day. Get some rest.]

Shortly after my telephone name with PD Kim Mansoo, I acquired a textual content message.

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Contact Info:

Kim Cheol AD: 010-5532-XXXX

Audition Particulars:

Title of Work: UndisclosedCasting: Japanese police officer and 1 otherAudition Content material: Free appearing / No script

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“The identify of the venture hasn’t been disclosed, they usually’re on the lookout for roles like Japanese cops and others?”

It’s not unusual for the title of a drama to be saved confidential throughout auditions. Nevertheless, it’s usually anticipated to have an in depth description of the roles.

“Why identify it ‘Japanese Pure Temple’ if it’s about Japanese cops?”

Nonetheless, this wasn’t the time to dwell on such issues. I wanted to gather a script for a drama set within the Japanese colonial interval and begin working towards instantly.

I felt fairly exhausted, possible because of the firm dinner, however I relied on my psychological power to push by.

“It will need to have been like that…”

Earlier than I knew it, I had drifted off to sleep.

***

I discovered myself in a well-recognized white area.

“To be sincere, my dream was to grow to be an actor like my brother. That’s why I had plans to attend faculty to review appearing.”

“···.”

“However on the day of the sensible examination, she was concerned in a automotive accident and handed away… In the long run, I couldn’t go the examination. I used to be so devastated by that, which is why I’ve come to ask this of my elder brother who remains to be considering whether or not to attend faculty or not… Even so, there was no different choice however to show to my brother. I’m sorry.”

Yeonmi Kim bowed her head as if making a request.

Then she gently raised her head, me with earnest eyes, glimpsed by her neatly organized hair.

“College… I’m nonetheless undecided about whether or not to attend or not, but when it’s like this, I suppose I’ll need to at the least take into account taking the examination.”

As I contemplated the choice of whether or not to attend faculty or not, this request got here my means. Even when I made a decision to not attend faculty, it felt like I ought to, on the very least, take the examination to assist ease this woman’s sense of remorse.

“Alright. I’ll take the examination for you.”

Along with his resolution made, she replied calmly.

“Thanks! Oh, however can I make yet another request?”

“What sort of request?”

“You’ll be able to apply to different universities, however please you’ll want to take the doorway examination for Seoguk College. My father is a professor there. He’ll possible be current in the course of the interview as effectively.”

“···.”

“I wish to showcase my appearing to my father. Please!”

Yeonmi Kim bowed her head as soon as extra.

‘I assume her need isn’t nearly attending faculty… she desires to exhibit her appearing abilities to his father?’

Nonetheless, there’s just one factor for me to do.

“Alright. I’ll definitely take the doorway examination at Seoguk College.”

“Thanks! And don’t fear concerning the entrance examination. After I handed away, I spent about 10 years making ready for the doorway examination.”

“You devoted 10 years to making ready for the doorway examination…?”

“Sure! I continued to refine my fundamentals, simply in case a chance like this ever arose. Thanks for coming!”

After expressing her gratitude, Kim Yeonmi glanced someplace. Then, with a touch of remorse, she pouted and mentioned, “Our time is up. I’ll see you once more after I can go to your goals.”

“Make sure that it’s a difficult one.”

“After all, then till later…”

As we had been conversing, I heard an alarm sounding from someplace.

***

Rumbling!

I wakened as quickly as I heard their ultimate phrases. I had felt it earlier than, however after encountering the ghosts in my dream, my physique felt unusually refreshed. I wasn’t positive if the ghosts had been aiding me or if it was simply my temper, however good issues are good issues, so I had no purpose to complain.

“Now, I ought to begin by making use of for the audition.”

I reached for my telephone and dialed the contact quantity for ‘Kim Cheol AD’ that I had acquired the day prior to this.

Turrrrrrr…

“Hi there?”

“Hi there! I’m Jinseok Kang, a brand new actor. I acquired your contact data from PD Kim Mansoo.”

AD Kim Cheol’s cheerful voice got here by the receiver.

“Oh, that is the actor really helpful by Producer Kim Mansoo. Thanks for reaching out to us. You’re contacting us relating to the audition, proper?”

“Sure, that’s proper.”

[Yes, yes. We have a full audition schedule today… I’m a little busy next week, so I think I’ll only have time on the weekend. Is that okay?]

“After all. Anytime is okay.”

Truly, it wasn’t all the time okay as a result of part-time jobs had been already full. However that’s one thing that may be adjusted.

[All right. Then, I will check the schedule and send you a text message.]

“Sure, thanks!”

As quickly as I hung up the telephone, I instantly despatched a textual content message to Senior Lee Narin, to her private contact data, not her supervisor’s.

‘Did you go house safely yesterday? Please present a letter of advice for Seoguk College… This ought to be sufficient.’

I edited the lengthy, fastidiously written textual content a number of instances.

Wooooow.

“Why is that this particular person calling?”

About 5 minutes after sending the textual content, the identify ‘Senior Min Kyungsoo’ appeared on my telephone.

“Sure, Senior. That is Kang Jinseok.”

As quickly as I answered the telephone, what I heard was Senior Min Kyungsoo’s calm voice, as if he was really unhappy.

[Hey, Jinseok! I’m really disappointed.]