This Life Starts as a Child Actor Chapter 64

This life is from a child actor (64)

“The movie’s performance is very good. “We have already achieved 300% of the break-even point.”

“yes.”

“The director won the best director award and the best new actor award at Cannes.”

“It’s Khan. And the Rookie Award is different from the main award because it is led by the sponsoring company.”

“Cannes or Cannes. And you won the prize anyway.”

“Yes…”

Soo-hyeon gave up on the conversation due to Chae-min’s attitude of deciding on an answer even when she corrected him with the correct information.

To be honest, it was easier for Chaemin to talk and answer alone.

‘Because cocoa is delicious too.’

Leaving Chaemin alone to enjoy herself, Suhyeon held the mug in both hands and sipped cocoa with marshmallows floating around in it.

Perhaps thanks to the comfortable temperature in the building, the cocoa was delicious today too.

“Plus, it appeals to a child’s unique innocence. Wow, you really are a celebrity made in heaven. “He’s a celebrity.”

“….”

He put his mouth to the cup to avoid a topic he didn’t want to answer.

It seems like it was an extravagance to hope that dark history would disappear into the background.

‘Why are you reporting something like that? ‘What’s the point of putting Korean subtitles on it and making it into a meme?’

Both the Palme d’Or and the Best Actor Award found their home without any problems.

However, there were some surprises, such as the Director Award given to Eul-hong and the Shofar Trophy given to Su-hyeon.

‘I never thought I would win an award…’

The trophy shofar was an unfamiliar award to Koreans.

Although it is an award given at Cannes, it is not the main award, and the organization that organizes the award is the sponsor company Shofar, not the Cannes jury.

Although it was called the Rookie Award, in Korea it was closer to an event award or a special award.

‘Before I returned, someone won this award and made headlines. Baek… Was it Baek Do-yeon? I think it was a name like that.’

The reason why such a trophy shofar was remembered in Korea is because a Korean actress happened to win the award.

The public, who reacted ‘What is that?’ to the unfamiliar name, praised her after learning that many of the actors who won the Shofar Award later received the honor of Best Actress Award.

Word spread that Korean actors are now at a level where even rookies can attract attention, and the trophy shofar, which had been dismissed as an event prize, also became famous.

‘It’s not that bad now that it’s only a few years old.’

Of course, it was almost 20 years later that Tropez Chopar stood at that level, and now it was just a rookie award to match the assortment.

‘If I wasn’t so young, it wouldn’t have become such a hot topic.’

Regardless of whether it was the main prize or not, the people who received the grand prize along with Su-hyeon were adults.

The fact that a 7-year-old beat out adult actors to take a spot was enough to be a hot topic.

“I guess I liked the sensibility of the movie, so I got a lot of bright and sad roles. “Even if the first tooth didn’t fall out, it would have been put in right away, but it was a shame.”

Chaemin did not hide his sad expression.

Although she was an actress who debuted less than two years ago, Soohyun was a product full of star potential.

Her acting skills and range that were unmatched by her peers brought a new wind to an industry where female child actors were the norm, and her cute looks were welcomed everywhere.

Even though I knew that losing baby teeth was a rite of passage that child actors who debuted under the age of 10 had to go through, I couldn’t help but feel regretful.

“I thought about that in advance, too!”

“Wow clap clap clap.”

“…Will our Soo-hyun show his sincerity by clapping with his hands? “My brother is very sad these days.”

Chae-min, who brightly expressed her aspirations, looked slightly hurt by Su-hyeon’s insincere attitude.

Unfortunately, it didn’t seem genuine at all.

“Well, that’s right, even if there is a downward love, there is no such thing as a fatal love. “As an adult, I should understand.”

After talking nonsense for a while, he soon revealed his pre-made plan to Su-hyeon.

Future growth direction, external activities that can be done during the work break, and even strategies to not be forgotten by the public in the meantime.

The blueprint drawn by Chae-min was surprisingly detailed and realistic, and at the same time matched the direction Su-hyeon wanted.

‘If you look at things like this, he’s really good at his job.’

Su-hyeon put down the empty glass on the table, feeling Chaemin’s amazing ability as always.

Since we returned to a serious topic, it was his turn to respond seriously.

* * *

“Soohyun, let’s try again.”

“ah.”

“okay. “I’m talking about strengthening your stomach and drawing your breath from your stomach, not your chest.”

In response to Siyoung’s point, Suhyeon followed her instructions with a serious expression.

When I was an idol, I learned how to sing while breathing double-handedly, but reciting lines was different from singing.

‘It’s hard… but it’s fun.’

When work and advertising activities stopped, the environment surrounding Su-hyeon changed accordingly.

As there were no interruptions in the middle, classes were designed around long-term plans rather than short-term goals, and even diet was strictly managed.

This was because teeth falling out and growing were also a part of growth, so appropriate nutritional supply was needed.

At the same time, Su-hyeon had to control her weight and muscle mass, so she fell into a difficult situation.

‘It’s not too busy, but it has depth.’

In acting classes, we focused on detailed and subtle emotions.

Just as there are forced smiles and shy smiles, various emotions can seep into the same expression.

His goal was to convey that subtlety through facial expressions and actions alone.

‘And historical dramas too.’

In addition, in preparation for the future, classes were also taken to learn acting techniques suitable for historical dramas.

The vocal practice I am doing now was also the foundation for creating the deep sound unique to historical dramas.

‘Something like a dignified crown prince, crown prince, or crown prince.’

He listened to his own voice as he reflected on his desired role.

Although her pronunciation was a bit off due to her front teeth falling out, her high-pitched yet deep-sounding voice was quite attractive.

“How is it better than before?”

“yes!”

Siyoung always recorded his voice and played it to him.

The purpose was to objectively evaluate where the tone stands out and whether mistakes are frequent during pronunciation.

It was much more effective than just listening to other people’s evaluations, so Soohyun quickly corrected her mistakes.

“Okay, that’s it. “Let’s take a break and try again.”

“yes.”

“You said you lost another front tooth, right? It’s faster than I thought… If I do well, it will only take a year for the front row of teeth to be replaced with permanent teeth.”

“I hope so. “I want to work together.”

“Ahaha. “Wanting to work isn’t something a child would say, right?”

Siyoung, who had become accustomed to Suhyeon’s mature attitude, accepted the words lightly.

Children who live in the entertainment industry grow faster than ordinary children.

She thought that Su-hyeon was in the same class and did not find his attitude strange.

“Flying fast is not a skill. It has to come out well and beautifully. “Go to the dentist often and check.”

“So I go there once a week, and the doctor says I’m an unusual child.”

“Oh, kids are afraid of the dentist. “Is our Suhyeon special?”

“Hehehe.”

At Siyoung’s praise, the child’s bright laughter echoed throughout the practice room.

Suhyun quietly buried her head between her knees.

It was great to be in an environment where I was recognized and praised for my efforts.

‘So you have to cheer up.’

Popularity is like a thread spun from sugar.

Whenever I felt the fluffy mass, I wanted a little more sugar.

“Then let’s do it again!”

“I just took a 3-minute break? Su-hyeon, practicing is important, but you shouldn’t overdo it. “Excessive greed, especially as a child, is not good.”

“Yes…”

Su-hyeon, who couldn’t overcome his blood and jumped up, sat back down like a withered blade of grass.

Siyoung, an acting teacher, was as strict about rest as she was about class.

* * *

Spend some time like that.

“hi! My name is Kang Soo-hyun! I love playing games! Let’s all get along!”

“Wow, she’s pretty….”

“Where did she go to kindergarten?”

“It’s a boy, right?”

Suhyun smiled brightly at the children looking at me.

It was strange that there was still controversy about gender at this age, but it was an okay first greeting anyway.

‘Ha elementary school. ‘I’m really back.’

It’s been a year since I stopped working after winning the Rookie of the Year award at Cannes.

At the age of eight, Soohyun entered elementary school.

Even if they aimed to get along with children, they could not escape compulsory education.

‘It was fortunate that few people recognized me because I took a year off.’

Although he appeared on television several times and was the most famous child actor, one year was not a short period of time.

This means that it was enough to make us forget about the pretty face of the child actor.

Moreover, since Su-hyeon has not been playing around for a year, he has been able to control his presence to some extent.

Even though he had an aura that couldn’t be hidden, it was surprisingly not difficult for him to become normal due to the characteristics of a tall and lanky child.

‘Did they take entrance photos before?’

On the day of the entrance ceremony, when the March cold weather froze the air, Su-hyeon accepted flowers prepared by Ji-yeon and Ho-chan and took pictures with her family.

I was nervous that someone would recognize me and ruin the ceremony, but it was still a happy memory.

‘Not a single grandmother or grandfather came from either side. I thought I became estranged from my relatives after my parents had a falling out… but it seems we didn’t have a good relationship from the beginning.’

The entrance ceremony ended with an event for just three people.

None of his grandparents congratulated him, and only Ho-chan’s younger sister, Su-hyeon’s second aunt, called to congratulate him and sent him pocket money.

It wasn’t a lonely response, but it was a questionable response.

‘If you think about it, I haven’t visited you on a holiday even once since I returned. what? Mom and Dad… Did they really disown you?’

As Suhyeon realized a new fact and was lost in thought, someone next to him tapped his arm.

It was his partner sitting at the same desk.

“What is he thinking?”

“huh? Oh nothing. Hello, I’m Kang Soo-hyun. Please take care of me.”

“I’m Ye-eun Ham Ye-eun. But you are really pretty! “You look like my friend Lili.”

“Lily…?”

“huh! The protagonist of Pretty Magical! I have all three. “Out of all of them, Lili is the coolest and prettiest, and you look like her.”

“Oh yes… thank you.”

Lost in thought, he smiled softly, hiding his nervousness.

The performance of the acting shined even in moments like these.

“We’re mates, so let’s get along well from now on!”

“Ah…”

“Now that we’ve finished introducing our friends, we’ll change places.”

“…they say.”

Before he could finish his words, the homeroom teacher’s words separated them.

Su-hyeon felt embarrassed and distant when he saw Ye-eun suddenly crying.

For some reason, it seemed like it would be an eventful school life….

* * *

“So, did you enjoy your first day?”

“It was okay, except for the kids arguing about whether you were really a guy, one kid getting jealous because she was prettier than him, and the girl I was with crying because she didn’t want to break up with him, so it was okay.”

Soo-hyun came to the agency after school, sat in the president’s office, and answered in a sullen voice.

Chae-min has always been interested in the actors of her agency, and especially paid a lot of attention to Soo-hyeon.

His interest was not simply limited to class achievements, acting tastes, etc., but also extended to private parts.

She made an excuse saying that she wanted to better understand the actor and select good projects, but from Suhyun’s perspective, it was just an act for her own curiosity.

“Still, I was worried, but I’m glad. Kids that age are very jealous, so be careful. “If you see any sign of bullying, let me know right away.”

“yes.”

“Don’t answer half-heartedly. “The president I know also said that it was a pain because a child actor in his agency was being bullied.”

After inquiring about his private life, he gave some adult-like advice for the first time in a long time.

Chaemin’s attitude of worrying about the mental health of the actors in her agency was surprisingly trustworthy.

‘Well, chogling is scary.’

Su-hyeon, who thought the kids were being mean, soon changed his mind.

Adults quietly ostracized children, but children openly showed their jealousy and hostility.

If I were to let my guard down, I could have been in big trouble.

“But why did you call me today, bro?”

“You don’t even come to the president’s office unless I call you these days.”

“I don’t like jokes.”