I Will Live As An Actor Chapter 43

I Will Live as an Actor Episode 43

My mother’s movements are as bustling as the rolling waves of the South Port. From japchae decorated with colorful vegetables, ribs marinated in various seasonings, and food with the scent of the sea. Just like preparing for a holiday, we make various side dishes. The front door opens and Ms. Yang, carrying a cloth, enters as if it were her own home.

“What about England? Didn’t you say you’re going up to Seoul tomorrow? Why are you making so much?”

“My son, Zulakoye.”

“Oh my! Look at your sincerity! I thought you were having a martial arts party today. Oh my, I’m taking care of this too!”

“What is this all about?”

“Yesterday I had stewed cockles, and the salty taste was really good. I also brought some salted meat with me. Yeongguk likes salted meat, so he likes it. In Seoul, you can’t get the real thing even if you pay a lot of money.”

“Thank you, Uyano.”

“We are the children of the South Island, so we can take care of this much! I wish I could go up with you, but I can’t because of the store work. While England is away, I have to protect the South Port!”

Lady Yang affectionately lays out the wrapping cloth on the table. It was Mr. Yang who had worked together since they had set up a fish stall together at Namhang Market and had recently moved to this area. In a way, he is England’s mother’s best friend.

“I almost stole my most important thing. Hurry up and take care of it.”

“What is this again?”

“When I heard that England was going up to Seoul, everyone was moving from Namhang to Sipsi-general, little by little. Guk and Gnoma went up to Seoul alone and lived there. I was always worried about whether the child was eating well or wearing clothes. “We didn’t put in a lot, we only put in a few pennies for transportation costs and pocket money from the UK.”

“I guess you can keep doing this.”

Mrs. Yang pushes a white envelope into her mother’s hesitant apron. Then he casually rolls up his arms and stands next to him.

“When am I going to cook this food on my own? I’m afraid it won’t taste good if I prepare it in advance. I have to pack, so let’s hurry. I’ll help you today, so don’t worry!”

At that moment, Lady Yang’s eyes caught sight of a small picture frame placed on the table. This is a photo of a boy and his mother together with Namhang in the background. It was a photo taken by a famous producer when filming Man in August three years ago.

“When did this little guy grow up? There was a kid who once appeared in a funny program where he fell into the water. Myeong-ja watched that and sang a song saying, “I miss you, my brother,” and asked when the soup would come down. That was all I did all day long. “I was looking into it, so I woke up, Kyandakai!”

“Myeong-ja is a middle school student this year. If that’s the case, then she and England are four years apart, which doesn’t make them compatible.”

“Do you really think so? If I and Young-Kuk are the same son-in-law, I won’t look back and everything will be okay! Instead of just doing that, should my mother-in-law also go up with me? Oh my gosh, I don’t think Gook would even think about it, but this is a policy.”

Mother smiles silently. The people of Namhang are friendly. Years have passed, but they still remember the boy from Nanhang. A child who came to the market early in the morning, loaded ice from the ice mill onto a cart, rode around the mouth of the South Port, and laid out a fish stall for his mother.

Isn’t he the child that everyone loved as if he were their own child? The mother’s gaze captures the image of a brightly smiling young England in the frame.

* * *

Songwon Entertainment.

The employees’ expressions are bright, considering that the typhoon just swept through them. That’s because the pus that had been festering deep inside the skin has been removed, so it looks cool and comfortable. After Loach, who had been muddying the river, was investigated by the prosecution, many of the actors he had brought with him also left. Of course, those with skills are excluded. They were all people who had never studied acting and only expressed their desires.

“England, are you coming here to study?”

Now, he is a young man who comes and goes to the representative office as if it were his home. Kim Seong-hwan called us here today to assign exclusive responsibility to England, which does not yet have a manager. When England appears, the employees’ faces also brighten. Not only do they have good manners, but they also have manners that are ingrained in them, so they never treat anyone rudely.

“I have final exams in a little while. I’m busy with filming these days, so I have a lot of breaks from school, so if I don’t study like this, I won’t be able to catch up.”

“I thought I read the script until it was worn out, but if the tutorials are worn out like that, then how hard are you studying? Is Korea University even your goal?”

When CEO Kim Seong-hwan asked questioningly, the young man smiled. CEO Kim Seong-hwan’s surprise passes by at that sight.

“Huh? I guess it’s true.”

“It’s better to set your goals high.”

How unfilial were you to your mother in your past life? All through my school days, instead of studying, I built a wall between myself and books. In this life, I wanted to do my best to be filial to my mother. I didn’t want to neglect my studies because of acting. As proof of that, ever since I entered high school, I have never missed a first place finish.

“Your mother is planning to come tomorrow, right? How about taking her to see the filming location? I think it would be nice for England to see you acting and have a delicious dinner before heading down.”

“Is that okay?”

“what?”

“It’s my first time actually showing you how to act.”

“Why are you so worried? Your mother is here to see her son, not to evaluate your acting. She’ll be at ease when she sees how happy you are on set. You can’t even make a phone call every time for fear of interfering with your work. “I will take this opportunity to take you on a tour of Seoul and show you the filming location. I have asked Producer Kim for permission in advance.”

CEO Seonghwan Kim is a good person. Although he must have been busy just shutting down his agency, he took great care of England as if it were his own child. It’s been like that since long ago. Starting with preparing an apartment for my mother who was alone in Namhang, I would occasionally talk to her on the phone to ease her concerns.

“You know we’re filming a commercial today, right?”

“I know, but I don’t know if I can do it well.”

“Britain is good at everything you do. I have no worries. This time, PD Kim directly asked about advertisers, so you will definitely get good publicity. It will also help your awareness. It is a beverage advertisement, so there is no need to put too much pressure on it. .”

“It’s not that filming a commercial is burdensome, it’s that it’s a bit awkward.”

“I think it’s a rite of passage. After this drama airs, there may be a flood of advertisements. At that time, you’ll be so busy with the script that you won’t have time to film advertisements. It’s better to film at least one during the pre-filming stage like now. Let’s see, England is with you today. “I’m going to go to the commercial shooting site with you…”

Just then, a knock is heard from beyond the CEO’s office. It seems that nobility is not good. At first glance, he is a man of such stature that one might think he is a gangster rather than a manager. However, the voice that followed was unexpected.

“Hello, this is Bongchun Lee!”

His thin voice is quite a contrast to his bear-like appearance. In my past life, I worked with various managers. However, a manager who is compatible with an actor is no different. A relationship that exists on a horizontal line, not between A and B, where both parties know how to support each other. Like the simple name Lee Bong-chun, he holds England’s hand with a shyness.

* * *

advertisement.

The cost of advertisements (CF) for celebrities is beyond imagination. In particular, in the case of top-tier celebrities, it is often the case that they ask for a house in the metropolitan area just with advertising appearance fees. However, this does not mean that all advertisements are as effective as celebrities.

The public’s reaction is as unpredictable as the Korea Meteorological Administration’s prediction. Therefore, the concerns of advertisers (companies) deepen. Not only does using a non-celebrity reduce the effectiveness of product marketing, but it is also questionable whether using a top-class product, even at the expense of losing money, will produce an effect worth the money spent. However, sometimes, like finding a pearl in a tidal flat, you discover a celebrity whose ROI (return on invested capital) is maximized. Just like now.

“Director, this commercial is for apple drinks, right?”

“That’s right, Youngkuk! By the way, just like the costume team said, you’re a fan of clothes! It’s red, so if you wear it wrong, it’ll look out of place, but the color is amazing and it’s perfect!”

The soft lining of an unfamiliar suit enveloped my entire body. If you just look at the outfit, it’s a semi-fitted suit that’s stylish enough to make you wonder if it’s an advertisement for a suit. Moreover, isn’t the color also red? This is somewhat reminiscent of the Red Devils at the World Cup in the past.

“Mr. Young-King, today’s concept is a devil who craves an apple. If you look at the storyboard, you can see that there is only a line of movement, but the action is free, right? You can express it however you want. What we want is how the viewers beyond the TV will be deceived.”

An advertising director’s order is like a complicated cafe order. Even when ordering a drink, it is an order that seems clear but is abstract, such as asking for no syrup, adding a third of whipped cream, or making it a little sweeter.

Advertising directors are usually divided into two categories. Some people pursue perfection from their movements to their facial expressions, while others are the dreamer types who draw metaphysical pictures like this one.

‘Did I say I was doing it for no reason?’

This is all because of director Kim Jin. Didn’t I ask if I would like to film a commercial before the show started? The reason was plausible. The effect would be maximized if there was one with the main character’s face among the advertisements that appear before the drama airs. Moreover, it was a golden opportunity at this point when awareness was raised through entertainment filming.

‘There really was no connection.’

In my past life, I lived a life that was far from advertising. Although he was as tall as a giant beetle, he had a rather tough image, and the number of times he was contacted by advertisers was a handful.

“The storyboard seems simple, but how do I express this?”

Unlike the advertising director’s difficult orders, the storyboard was simple. All you had to do was take a bite of an apple and look at the camera amidst a crowd of beautiful women. There is no need for dialogue. This is a storyboard that solves everything with just actions and glances.

In fact, filming such advertisements is more difficult than filming dramas or movies with many lines. Unlike a simple storyboard, you might have to spend a lot of time trying to create an abstract expression.

Soon, advertising filming began.

Just like the pure white set, beauties from various countries are seen wearing white dresses. Someone is leaning back on a chair as if he or she is going to lie down, while another person is looking at them with their arms crossed and a haughty expression on their faces. The beauty, who has a quite bold personality, even glances at the man with an explicit gaze.

‘Provocative and sexy!’

Like the advertising director’s final comment, a red suit walks on a pure white set. It looks impressive, as if red paint was sprinkled on white drawing paper. He walks slowly and leisurely without giving a single glance to the beauties around him.

‘great! good!’

Seeing this, the advertising director looks at the screen and raises his thumb. England, wearing a red suit, continues walking, ignoring the beauties. In the end, he picks up a red apple left alone on a white table. Long fingers pick up an apple and smile. I recite the lines I came up with by racking my brain until the very end, like squeezing laundry through a dehydrator.

“Handsome men like apples.”

Just take a bite of the apple. A clearly provocative gaze along with refreshing juice is directed towards the camera.