This Life Starts as a Child Actor Chapter 467

This life starts from a child role (467)

“Welcome. Mr. Kang Soo-hyun.”

After being guided by a staff member, Suhyun entered the room labeled as the manager’s office and stared at the man sitting at the desk.

A man who seemed to have been called handsome as a child was looking at Su-hyeon with a frown drawn at the corner of his mouth.

Anyone could see that he looked like a good person from the Honam area, but somehow he reminded me of Chae Min.

‘I have a different impression, why? ‘Is it because of the commercial smile?’

Or maybe it was because of the person in front of him who was watching.

Su-hyeon turned his gaze to the person who was standing there in an awkward posture as if he was being punished.

When our eyes met, the other person smiled awkwardly.

“Hello, this is Kang Soo-hyun.”

“This is Ha Ji-hyeon, the theater director of Kirin Theater Company.”

“hello. “This is Kim Tae-jin, who directed the 33rd and 34th episodes of ‘My Dad Can’t Live’.”

“hello.”

After a short search, Suhyeon exchanged greetings with the two people.

Maybe it was because the actor came from the perspective of a student rather than the lead role that would lead to box office success, but it felt somehow awkward even though he had often been in similar situations.

“I heard what the professor said. Instead of participating in class, you experience the entire process of developing a play at our theater company.”

“yes.”

Ji-hyeon always treated Su-hyeon with a respectful attitude.

At first glance, he appears to be a polite person with a lot of goodwill.

However, Su-hyeon, who had experienced Chae-min for a long time, realized that he was searching for her.

‘If I hadn’t been friends with Chaemin, I would have felt something similar to him.’

If you look down on me, I think you will get hurt.

Feeling such a strange feeling, Suhyeon smiled brightly.

As I had been in the entertainment industry for a long time, I was not at a level where I would be intimidated by this much attention.

“I heard there is an audition today.”

“yes. I play the main characters Eom Seok-tae, his son Eom Doo-sik’s daughter Eom Doo-na, and his friend Dong-chil.”

In response to Soo-hyeon’s question, Tae-jin, who was in charge of directing, announced the roles for which auditions were being held.

The explanation that you can take on a role that is different from the one you auditioned for was not left out.

“Actually, most of the other members are people who have seen two or three works from the side, so they know the children’s manners and habits. “If you audition out of greed without any special improvement, we will either disqualify you or put you in a different role.”

The reason why auditions within the theater company are shorter than auditions for movies is simple.

This is because the judges have a rough idea of the actors’ skills because they have been watching them for a long time.

If the actor was in poor condition and showed poor performance, he was naturally eliminated, and even if he showed great skills on the day, if it was judged to be a fluke, another actor took the role.

‘But you said that Kirin respects the skills shown in the audition as much as possible, right?’

Su-hyeon recalled a story about a theater company she had heard from Seo-han in the past.

Kirin placed more importance on skill and evaluation than other theater companies.

Not only did they undergo regular tests, but even though it was a large theater company, they were assigned roles based on pure ability.

A place where newbies whose main job is to adapt to the field while keeping an eye on their seniors can also play leading roles.

There were other reasons why he chose the giraffe over the other extreme.

‘I also took into consideration that Seohan is currently working on a project. But looking at the poster, it looks like he’s in the same project as me.’

Because of the large scale of the troupe, Kirin put on six or seven plays simultaneously.

If play A was performed at 8 a.m. on Monday, play B would be put on stage at 11 a.m., and so on.

It was a luxury that could be afforded thanks to the large number of actors, and Soo-hyeon thought that even if she went to Kirin, she might not be able to take on a work like Seo-han.

‘But it’s the same work. I guess this too is fate.’

Su-hyeon, who was secretly happy thinking that she could get along with Seo-han for the first time in a long time, felt eyes on her and turned her head.

Jihyun, the leader, was staring at him with interest.

‘The impression I got from Seohan is different… I guess it’s because they’re judging me, right?’

This may be because judgment about Su-hyeon has not yet been made.

There was no need to become friends, but there was no reason to pretend, so Su-hyeon smiled confidently at Ji-hyeon.

He was a professional in knowing how to confidently reveal himself when others were observing him.

“First of all… Kang Soo-hyun, what role do you plan on applying for?”

When Su-hyeon was having an untimely snowball fight with Ji-hyeon, Tae-jin, who was watching, clumsily intervened.

I wanted to just be in the air, but I could feel the emotion on his face that he had no choice but to talk because he was in a hurry.

‘Ah, the audition is almost over.’

Only then did Su-hyeon remember that she had come to audition and thought of the roles in ‘My Dad Can’t Live’.

When testing by reciting each role’s lines, the role was not a hindrance as it had similar emotional lines to ‘Yunho’.

“I am…”

As he spoke out the role he had thought of in advance, the expressions on the faces of the two people watching changed strangely.

* * *

“…Kang Soo-hyun?”

“really? Kang Soo-hyun is coming to the audition today?”

“What is this, internal affairs again? “Dad, this is my 34th round of internal affairs.”

Those who had gathered to watch the audition murmured when they heard the unexpected news.

This is because I heard that Kang Soo-hyun was coming to the audition today.

He wouldn’t have come to see a place where he didn’t know anyone, so he probably just came to say hello to acting together.

There is nothing to dislike about the appearance of an actor with ticket power as long as he prepares hard, so most people viewed Soo-hyun’s appearance positively.

Except for some.

“Sim Young said he would work very hard to play the role of a father this time, so it must be difficult.”

“Well, it’s a shame compared to Kang Soo-hyun.”

“But that doesn’t mean Hoseong will be pushed out.”

“Cheer up, Shim Young. “This isn’t your only chance.”

“that’s right. “The 35th will be held sometime next year, so we can aim for that time.”

Those sitting near Shim Young, who was a strong candidate for the role of ‘Eom Seok-tae’, encouraged him and promised him his next move.

An actor of Kang Soo-hyun’s level would naturally take on the main character, Eom Seok-tae, but one of the two remaining positions was occupied by Kirin’s leading actor, Ho-seong.

Shim Young, who was the leading candidate but was the last candidate, had no choice but to be eliminated.

‘…I don’t need to comfort you.’

Sim Young swallowed a bitter smile and expressed her gratitude to her colleague who patted her on the back.

It was true that it was as disappointing as I had expected, but it was not as despairing as my classmates had worried.

‘It’s common for screen actors to receive a guarantee and play in theater. Senior Seo Han is with us, but it’s a bit strange that Kang Soo-hyun is also coming…’

Maybe it’s a sign that the troupe’s situation has worsened.

Since the play can be performed stably only if the troupe endures, Sim Young did not feel sorry for Su-hyeon.

‘I just hope you don’t make a mess by coming here after seeing the guarantee… Because the leader cuts such things like a knife.’

It is true that various entertainers, led by Seohan, appear on stage to attract general audiences.

However, Jihyun, the leader, did not let them eat the fruit without effort.

This means that if the level is not acceptable to theater fans, no matter how famous the actor is, he cannot stand on Kirin’s stage.

Since this was the reason why Kirin was able to maintain its No. 1 position in the industry, Sim Young erased the slightest concerns.

‘The remaining spot will be taken by Ho-seong, but I will show that I am not lacking.’

As Sim Young was consolidating her resolve, director Tae-jin, who was in charge of today’s audition, and Su-hyeon, the protagonist of the rumor, finally appeared.

Those who saw Soo-hyeon, who was younger than her reputation in real life, let out a small murmur.

He looked like he was twenty-three years old.

‘Did you say you were a college student? You’re really young. amazing.’

Even at a young age, he already has ticket power and is responsible for the success of the play.

When I think about the effort that must have gone into the process, my first impression was that it was great rather than jealous.

Having worked as a child actor when I was very young, I could clearly see the hardships he must have gone through.

“Everyone prepared a lot today, right?”

“yes.”

“This is Kang Soo-hyun. As you might have guessed, we will be attending Dad’s 34th meeting together this time…”

Taejin looked around at the members and introduced Suhyeon.

When he made eye contact with Sim Young, he slowly drew a line at the corner of his mouth.

It was a smile that was commonly seen, but considering Sim Young’s situation, it was a smile that could be considered ridicule.

‘…why?’

Shim Young was even more shocked than when she heard that she was rejected because of Suhyun.

Because it felt like the person who had looked after me well until now was treating me like a stone.

I am the one who will be together in the future, but I felt sorry for Taejin.

“…I will participate in this audition as well.”

However, those feelings disappeared as soon as Taejin continued.

“Does participation mean that we will be evaluated along with the director?”

One member asked the question everyone was curious about in a dissatisfied voice.

I understand bringing in famous celebrity actors for commercial competitiveness.

But I can’t stand them sitting on my head and telling me to give up my stomach.

It was a question with such deep meaning.

“No, Soohyun, she will audition and compete for the role just like you all.”

“Competition with us?”

“why not?”

“what. “Is this a hidden camera?”

The members who heard the unexpected declaration could not hide their confused feelings.

There was no need for actors who would attract more audiences than themselves to go through this process even if they performed well.

Everyone wondered if it was a high-level psychological tactic to kill the members’ spirits with their acting skills.

‘What’s going on? Director Kim didn’t prepare a surprise like this…?’

Sim Young is equally embarrassed.

But an unexpected hope sprouted within him.

No matter how great an actor is, since this is his first time performing in a play, it will be difficult for him to show a complete theatrical performance.

Then, Sim Young, who had practiced one role dozens and hundreds of times, also had an opportunity.

‘Of course, considering his popularity, I could give the role of Seok-tae to Kang Soo-hyun regardless of his skills… but other members will recognize it.’

The play is live anyway.

Even if both sides show 100% of their skills and don’t win, wouldn’t it be okay to feel this sense of accomplishment?

Even though she thought she was shallow, Sim Young’s eyes sparkled.

“Sleep quietly. And from today, while Dad’s 34th performance is underway, Kang Soo-hyun here is the youngest member of our troupe.”

“…yes?”

“I guess this is really being filmed. “Where’s the camera?”

“Has there ever been a variety show like this? “Are you some kind of experienced newbie?”

“There are entertainment shows where celebrities go to school. “Isn’t that what it is?”

Those who heard the director’s explosive remarks looked closely to understand the meaning behind the surface.

It was a joke and not fun to have a 10 million actor who looked like he would be paid hundreds of millions per episode as the youngest.

“hello. My name is Soohyun Kang, student XX at Jinang University. I became the youngest member of the troupe, albeit temporarily. “Please give us a lot of guidance.”

Su-hyeon did not deny Tae-jin’s words, but instead bowed one more drink.

Those who thought this wasn’t really a joke slowly calmed down the noise and winked at each other.

‘Can you handle that youngest child?’ ‘No…’ ‘How are you supposed to teach me?’ It was a look of confusion, like ‘Is this a real situation?’

“And Kang Soo-hyun will be auditioning for the role of son Eom Doo-sik today.”