I Will Live As An Actor Chapter 40

I will live as an actor Episode 40

Jungle.

The broadcasting industry is like a jungle, an ecosystem of survival of the fittest. The same goes for drama programming. Under the approval of the drama director, prime time slots are scheduled and production costs are determined. In that case, it is not clear whether works that are highly anticipated by viewers receive full support. Trying to divide within limited operating funds also imposes limits. However, PD Kim Jin is the king of snakes.

“Director, are you saying this project is really going to be a success? If you give away just a little bit like this, you won’t be able to film it properly even if you want to film it. Look at the reporters who attended the script reading. They are already publishing articles as if they were predicting that it will be a hit. What will happen if it falls apart due to lack of production costs? Are you going to do it?”

“Producer Kim! You’re talking so loudly in front of reporters that you’re trying to cheat! Why don’t you know that when expectations are high, disappointment is also high? And I don’t remember the time you made a big mistake the year before last when you said you were producing a luxury drama or something. ?!”

“Why are you telling a story that is out of date again? Director, you will know by looking at this work, but who is the writer in charge of writing this work? It is not writer Hwang. This time, I am really sure. The friend selected for the lead role is no joke!”

“Seo Min-hye? How long do you think she will last? This floor changes dozens of times a day like flipping the palm of your hand! Just because Seo Min-hye has flashed a few times, are you confident that she will be popular again this time?”

“No, not Seo Min-hye!”

PD Kim Jin still can’t forget the ecstasy he felt at the script reading. Didn’t it overwhelm the heat in the reading room as if it were all entangled? This does not mean stable vocalization and tone. I am referring to the energy that seems to turn the script reading room into a filming location. As proof of this, when Jang Young-guk, who played the male protagonist, recited the line, even the reporters who were typing stopped moving their hands and swallowed their saliva.

“Anyway, if you don’t pay more for the production cost this time, I’ll take a dive. Don’t look for me. Just get on a boat and go to anyone.” “I’m going to go to the island.”

“Hey Kim Jin!”

“So, just a little more. Just a little more. If you mess up again this time, I won’t say anything even if you send me to a local area or send you to some other children’s program. You did it the year before last. If you mess up one more time, just make a children’s program. ”

“I’ll think about it, so just leave now. I’m going to be so crazy that I’m going to die!”

Kim Jin, who has achieved his goal to some extent, walks away with a satisfied smile. PD Kim Jin is a well-known figure within the drama department. It is said that although the clothes are light, the skills are heavy. It is said that factors external to broadcasting also played a large role in the luxury dramas that were canceled the year before last. Why does it overlap with the World Cup?

“Producer Go, why have you come all the way to the drama department this time?”

Kim Jin asks while looking at his classmate. It was producer Go Man-seok, who was working as a producer in the entertainment department. He is taking a seat at the drama room partition to catch his breath, perhaps to hide his bear-like size.

“Don’t say anything. The director is so angry right now that his wig is about to come off. The youngest guy didn’t even notice that there were scratches on the tape he recorded a few days ago, so he turned on the editor and ripped it out. When the director found out, he pulled out the tape and tied it around the kid’s neck. I wrap it around and wrap it around. Ouch.”

“There wasn’t even a second?”

“If there had been this, it would have been four months! That’s why we’re in a mess right now. All the guests who appeared in the recording are saying it’s difficult to get off their schedules. There are no guests to invite right now, so I don’t know where to make up for this missing piece. If the general manager comes looking for me, I’ll just go to the rooftop. “Tell them he jumped from the .”

Kim Jin’s expression was calm after hearing the story. It’s a relatively common occurrence in this area. This is a frequent incident, especially at the youngest level. If there had been a second shot, I would have blushed, but if there was a major accident where the entire recording was lost without a second shot, it would have been difficult to end with just a few pages of an epilogue.

Kim Jin also knows the entertainment director’s temper well, so he feels sorry for the youngest who had an accident. By now, if the tape around his neck wasn’t enough, he might have put a wig on his face and blocked his breathing. At that moment, a brilliant idea arises, like discovering spring water in a thirsty jungle.

“Can I solve that?”

* * *

‘Kimjin the king snake.’

The UK is well aware of the nickname of SBC drama producer Kim Jin. Isn’t this someone you had a connection with in your past life? Like a sparrow visiting a mill, it has a light mouth but is recognized for its skills. SBC wasn’t pushing it for nothing. However, he was so free-spirited that he later left SBC and took on the role of director of drama at a cable network. He was a man who knew his value very well.

“England! I thought you were going to die after waiting for so long. Thank you so much for coming willingly even though I called you urgently. Let’s start by saying hello. Next to him is PD Go Man-seok from the entertainment department, my classmate, and although he looks slow, he is sure to get the job done.”

“Hello, this is Jang Young-guk.”

“Thank you, British student Ani Actor Jang!”

Producer Go Man-seok is suddenly holding the hand of a young man with his bear-like hand. An expression of great emotion is evident on his face. Didn’t you hear that from the entertainment director?

‘Bring out a better picture than what was recorded! right now!’

If the picture is not good, the entertainment director’s wig may end up pointing at the late producer’s face.

“Producer Go, but don’t you do a separate pre-interview before recording?”

“Oh, have you ever seen our program?”

England scratched his head sheepishly. Although I am working as an actor, I have lived a life somewhat distant from the TV screen. It was the same in my past life. I rarely enjoyed watching entertainment programs other than movies or dramas. Because I was so crazy about the script.

“It’s okay if you don’t do a pre-interview. The talk time isn’t long enough to have an in-depth conversation. I would say it’s a short talk style.”

“Go PD, that’s enough. I’ll tell you the details, so quickly order a standby at the filming site. It’s not like you’re shutting up today after all these precious actors.”

“Of course. Actor Jang, I will hold a company dinner today, even if it means using my own money, so please make sure to attend.”

What kind of entertainment filming is this so the producer in charge is so low-key? I didn’t understand. Speaking of appearing on entertainment shows, isn’t it a gateway to the entertainment industry? Producer Ko Man-seok leaves and PD Kim Jin, a big snake, sneaks up to take the empty spot.

“I was actually a bit annoyed when writer Hwang first recommended it to me. It’s called 10 Million Cameos in Chungmuro, but that’s nothing more than a superstition among film officials. But that’s true.”

It is no exaggeration to say that Producer Kim Jin looked not only at the young man’s filmography immediately after reading the script, but also at all of his past appearances in video media. From appearing in a van (porter) at the Busan International Film Festival to a scene where he makes a stylish confession in dialect at the acting awards ceremony.

“What can I say? As I observed England, my blueprint also changed. The person is a bit fresh. That’s why I like him.”

“Since you’re giving me that much attention, I’m kind of scared of filming today.”

“Did you get caught? But it’s true that my blueprint has changed thanks to you. I think I’ll be able to create a really decent piece of work this time.”

Just then, the assistant director’s voice is heard beyond the waiting room, announcing that actress Seo Min-hye has arrived. PD Kim Jin is startled by her appearance and leaves. What kind of absurd thing is this? How on earth was filming today?

* * *

It is a swimming pool with such a refreshing feel that it would be inconceivable to call it a studio for filming talk shows. At the filming site, there are chairs for MC and guests facing the swimming pool. High-elasticity springs are installed under the electrically operated chair. Somehow, I seem to be picturing in my mind things that will happen soon.

“Senior, this is Jang Young-guk!”

Actors sometimes make a difference between their own species and other entertainers. It is as disparate as the sight of an actor sitting upright on a performance object. If they were all in the same entertainment industry, they were all seniors, so what was the point of dividing them into ranks?

“As well as his cool appearance, his voice is very loud! I heard from Mr. England, he is from Yeongdo, Busan. Is that correct? I am also from Yeongdo. That’s why my name is Kim Yeongdo! After all, the good water and clean air is why handsome men like us are born. Do you understand? When it comes to Yeongdo, I used to be Kim Yeong-do, but these days everyone says I’m Jang Yeong-guk. Still, I’m glad it’s working out. Let’s shake hands with each other.”

“Do you think you and Kim Young-do are of a completely different species? And if you were really born in Yeongdo, your name was Kim Young-do? Then, if you were born in Samcheonpo, you would have been Kim Cheonpo!”

“You’re talking nonsense, Gukjong. By the way, I heard there was a re-filming today, so I thought the same guest as last time would come, but I never dreamed such a gorgeous man and woman would come.”

After seeing the filming site, I think I understand why. Who would want to come here again? If you are baptized with water, even the makeup you put on with great care becomes useless. Especially in the case of actors, aren’t they more concerned about their image? On days when my mascara smudges, I can stop recording.

‘This giant snake…!’

Just looking at actress Seo Min-hye’s expression was like that. Isn’t it true that PD Kim Jin recruited her by tricking her with coaxing rumors? He couldn’t hide his surprise when he found out that the filming location was a swimming pool. Anyway, no matter how easy-going my image is, I wouldn’t want to be broadcast across the country looking like a wet rat.

“Standby is complete!”

Eventually, with the voice of the assistant director, everyone sat down in their assigned seats. Producer Go Man-seok, the camera director, and the entire filming team clearly look nervous.

“Well, it’s been a while since a young man and woman came to visit our set. Just by looking at their faces, I have a feeling that this drama will be a huge hit. Seo Min-hye and Jang Young-guk, please give a quick greeting to the viewers!”

The filming started with MC’s brilliant remarks. Each guest has a suggested word, and the moment they say that suggested word, the electric chair is activated and flies backwards. Seo Min-hye finished saying a simple greeting while looking at the camera, and now it was my turn.

“Hello, Jean…!”

‘hello.’

As soon as I uttered the words, the electric chair started working frighteningly. For a moment, it seemed like the body was floating in the air, but then it immediately sank into the swimming pool. Seeing that, the MCs said,

‘It’s only fun if you start from the beginning.’

They joke and say,

As I fell into the swimming pool, memories of Nam Port came to mind. It doesn’t have the same salty taste as sea water, but it brings back so many memories. Things that may be unpleasant to other actors are very pleasant to me.

A tall figure can be seen flowing gracefully out of the pool like a fish swimming. A water-soaked shirt flutters in the spring breeze. The shoulder line that stands out along the seam line is also a work of art.

“wow.”

There is no separate scene from a youth movie. Not only the MCs but even Producer Go Man-seok could not keep his mouth shut as he witnessed the scene. At that moment, when the young man raised his head, raindrops of rainwater fell from his matted hair.