This Life: From a Child Actor (346)
The timing of the Academy Awards ceremony varies from time to time.
Generally, it is held in March, but broadcasting companies’ schedules are often pushed back or postponed due to national disasters.
However, candidates are decided by voting in December, and because of this, many works were released around December, aiming for the series position effect (the phenomenon of remembering the first and last items best).
‘But it’s not unheard of for a film to be released in the summer to win an award.’
Selection for the Academy Awards is made by AMPAS members.
This means that if you keep it firmly in the minds of members, there is no need to use timing as a strategy.
“〈Morning Star〉 was nominated in a total of four categories: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Picture, and Best Director, and your name was listed in the Best Supporting Actor category. Congratulations.”
“…I’m still just a candidate.”
“Even as a candidate, this is Korea’s first.”
“That’s right.”
Su-hyeon, who had taken a step back, did not deny what Sang-il said and was happy about it.
This is not the first time a Korean work has gone to the Academy Awards.
However, as Sang-il said, he was the first Korean actor to be nominated for an Academy Award.
“Honestly, the odds of winning the award are vague, but where did you get nominated? In fact, this one is not a final candidate, so it cannot be said to be a true candidate.”
“Among the members, there is a feeling that it is almost certain that the actor will be selected as a final candidate, so it would be a shame to completely close the possibility, right?”
“No matter how much the Academy strengthens political correctness by increasing the proportion of colored minorities starting this year, it does not mean that it is not possible. “I’ve been through that so many times.”
Soo-hyeon expected that she would make it to the final list of candidates announced in January.
As this is the first year that the policy has been changed, members will also give more votes to people of color, women, minorities, and people with disabilities.
Unlike the selection of candidates, I was skeptical about the award.
This is because he suffered a lot at the Korean Film Awards.
‘It takes a year for the rookie award to be awarded, and even though the grades are good, you can’t not give it up at all, and that doesn’t mean you’re too young to be nominated for best actor or supporting actor…’
Suhyun has many skills, but because she is young, she has experienced many cases where she is ‘only promoted as a candidate.’ .
Even being nominated was considered a great event, and the Changryong Film Awards, which presented Soo-hyun with the Best Actor award, was said to be awake.
The situation was the same even if the solo lead role achieved 10 million viewers.
“Rather, Sam is a possibility. Because she took on the actions that male leads usually do, there was no contrived development like just changing the gender. “It’s great that political correctness and probability are taken care of.”
Even though he said that, Su-hyeon did not feel jealous.
This is a film I participated in thinking it would be a bridgehead to Hollywood.
Beyond receiving attention, being selected as a candidate was a result that exceeded what he had hoped for.
“Then, putting aside your regrets, applications for the fan meeting closed as of yesterday.”
“…It was finished just on schedule?”
“Yes.”
“Yes…”
Unlike just before, when she was confidently saying this and that, Suhyun’s attitude calmed down a little when she heard the news about the fan meeting.
We have been accepting applications for two weeks since December 1st, and today is exactly the second week.
The fact that it wasn’t closed early stimulated his anxiety.
“All 4,500 seats were filled…? Still, it’s free and it’s the first fan meeting in 15 years.”
“The date is also Christmas Eve.”
“No, you and Chaemin said you would be able to fill all the flat holes, right?”
Suhyeon couldn’t erase the resentment from her face.
Since Light’s fan base is large compared to his reputation, they suggested setting it up in a smaller venue, but Crown made a reservation at Kyungsung University’s Peace Hall, which is famous for being spacious among major fan meeting venues.
‘I worked really hard and even filmed the poster… I’m sure there won’t be any empty seats, right? no way.’
Suhyun recalled the filming that took place a few days ago.
I remember taking a photo of myself wearing a Santa suit and holding a mini tree on Christmas Eve.
I put a lot of effort into writing and providing the signature to be included on the poster, but I felt it would be bittersweet if it remained.
“How many people applied? Aren’t there 4,500 people? “The tally has been calculated.”
“I think it would be good to leave that part as an enjoyment of the day.”
“…Does that mean it’s full?”
“well.”
“Oh really.”
Su-hyeon was furious at the agency’s abuse of power.
No matter how you think about it, it was too much to not inform the person concerned of the facts.
“I think actors should focus on dancing and singing more than other worries. “Everything else is up to us.”
“…Don’t tease me too much. “I’m not a kid anymore.”
Suhyeon grumbled and turned on the music again.
As Sang-il said, practice was the only way to survive.
* * *
While I was spending my time preparing for the fan meeting, the 24th had already arrived.
The streets were filled with red and white colors and carols rang out.
‘I felt it when I came before, but 4,500 seats is not a small number…’
Suhyeon looked at the audience with a slightly uneasy look as she joined hands with the MC who would help with today’s proceedings.
I was worried whether the large space the size of the third floor could be filled.
“First, he slowly appears while singing ‘The light is comin’….”
‘The light is comin’’, which was sung during the ‘Morning Star’ promotional tour, was selected as the song to open the event.
It wasn’t a bad choice as the content and event of Light is Coming subtly fit together.
“When the fans fly the planes, I take a step back and then after they all fall off…”
In the event schedule, there was a section called ‘Planes flown by fans.’
This is an event where paper airplanes are handed out at the entrance and you write what you want to say on the inside and throw them to the stage where Soohyun is. You had to be careful not to pick up the airplane with Daejanchi written on it.
‘I don’t know if that’s something that can be done with caution.’
After finishing rehearsal, Suhyun returned to the waiting room.
As he was going over his order, a field staff member entered the waiting room and told him that he was fully seated and that it would start soon.
Even when asked whether the agency had cracked down on joining or how full the audience was, no answer was given.
“Whoa.”
“Actress Kang Soo-hyun, please enter.”
“Ah yes.”
“Follow me this way.”
Suhyun followed the staff in a nervous state.
In order to prevent light from leaking onto the stage, only dim light remained behind the blackout curtain so that objects could be distinguished.
“When the song starts, you can sing the first verse, then close the curtain and leave. Just like during rehearsal, the highlighter will follow the actor. Please go to the center of the stage, put the microphone on the stand, and sing the song in full.”
“yes.”
Suhyeon nervously played with the microphone while listening to the staff.
And soon the long-awaited accompaniment came out on stage.
“This shining white place was called heaven.”
Suhyun added a song to the MR.
It’s a Korean version, not English.
For fans who have been waiting, Suhyun took the trouble of changing the original song to Korean.
‘The highlighter was strong so I couldn’t see the audience…’
Even though Suhyun slowly walked out onto the stage, the dark space was quiet.
As he continued singing, he scanned the audience with anxious eyes.
Sometimes it seemed like there were people and sometimes it didn’t, which stimulated my anxiety.
“I want to see you under the bright light.”
He headed toward the climax, holding on to his pounding heart.
and.
“The light will come…!”
As soon as the shouting started, the surrounding area became brighter.
“Aaaah!”
As the surroundings became brighter, fans who were holding their breath waved their hands and responded to Suhyun’s stage.
The crowd in the audience welcomed him so passionately that Soohyun, who was singing, was so startled that she missed a line.
“Uh…no need to be afraid anymore.”
Suhyun sang in a dazed state.
As he waved his hand, the fans also waved balloons or hands in joy.
‘…It’s full.’
His fans were crowded together in the three-story auditorium.
Soo-hyeon was so happy that she cried a little and sang.
“thank you! “I love you all!”
“Kyaaa!”
“I love you too, sister!”
“handsome!”
“Oppa, please give a heart here too!”
After finishing the song, Suhyun showed her affection for her fans by giving them mouth kisses and finger hearts.
The fans also shouted with joy and lost track of time as they were busy making excuses for each other.
“Hmm, actor?”
“ah.”
As Soo-hyun and her fans didn’t know how to end their love affair, the host suddenly approached her and woke her up with an awkward smile.
Suhyun then remembered that it hadn’t even started yet and put her index finger to her mouth while looking at the fans who were still happy.
“Shh.”
In response to the gesture telling them to be quiet, the fans fell silent as if they had never made a fuss before.
Suhyun laughed softly.
The sight of 4,000 people following his instructions was truly spectacular.
‘It’s really good.’
Even though it had not started in earnest, Su-hyeon felt overwhelmed.
“Wow, the fans really follow what the actor says. “Does it look nice?”
Seeing those who suddenly became quiet, the host added his admiration.
Suhyeon was so proud of that that she smiled.
* * *
The event, which started as a surprise, went smoothly.
First, video messages from Suhyun’s close celebrity acquaintances were released.
Seohan, the Black Star members, and Lee Hyun are fellow actors whom I got to know while working together…
There were some unexpected people as well, so Soohyun covered her mouth once again while listening to the congratulatory messages.
“Time to check how well our fans know our actor Kang Soo-hyun!”
After the video message, there was a time for quizzes and conversation.
Fans in the audience gave their answers without hesitation, and Soohyun also answered fans’ questions more charmingly than usual.
Suhyun, who clearly understood the fans’ shouting without a microphone, spared no effort in answering as much as possible.
“Piruruppapippo? Who is this? No, you have to write down what you want to say to me and send it to me, but what is Pirurupapipo?”
When it was time to fly the plane, fans waved their arms toward the stage.
Numerous paper airplanes fell on the stage, and Soohyun picked up ten of them, read them, and reacted.
Some people wrote strange things on purpose because they felt that if they asked questions that everyone else was asking, they would not be able to know their own questions.
“That’s the Magical Girl Actors transformation spell!”
“Piruruppapippo? Then, can I swing it like this and shout ‘pirurupapipo!’?”
“Giggle yes!”
Su-hyeon took the action of swinging his hand and swinging the magic wand.
The reaction that would normally have been considered embarrassing was as bold as today.
“Then now is your chance to see the actor’s dancing skills! The song released today is… Oh no! “They say they’re singing Pandemic’s ‘Luving You’!”
“Kyaaa!”
The moment the song name was revealed, fans screamed like crazy.
Although it is not intense, it is a song that has recently become popular thanks to the sexy pelvic bounce, well-thought-out choreography, and lyrics that capture the charm of a bad boy.
As the song received a lot of likes on Suhyun’s YouTube channel, the response was also tremendous.
Tongue.
While everyone was happy, the lights in the entire hall went out with a strange noise.
Su-hyeon looked around in confusion as her surroundings suddenly darkened.
‘what? Is the equipment broken? Of course… I have to call someone first…’
After confirming that even the microphone was working, Su-hyeon slowly moved in the direction of the host.
If you have a smartphone, the idea was to ask you to turn on the flashlight.
But at that moment.
“Today, with the snow falling, is another happy day as we are together on your long-awaited birthday.”
About 4,000 lights emerged from the audience to replace the lighting.