In this life, starting from a child role (354)
[Ah, who played Thirteen. Roy Wayne. He’s a hero who doesn’t do well.]
[Isn’t that joke funny? It’s Melanie. I’m writing. Nice to meet you.]
[This is Suhyeon Kang.]
[You look younger than on screen. [Michael Stern.]
As Sam introduced Soohyun, her acquaintances gathered around the table introduced themselves one by one.
Less than ten people.
However, Suhyeon was able to guess Sam’s connections as they were all famous actors known in Korea and writers and producers with experience in producing popular works.
‘American home parties are on a different scale.’
Today’s meeting was a small friendly party held at Sam’s house with no dress code.
Sam’s friends and his friend’s friends were gathered together, so it wasn’t a small group by any means.
‘I think something like this should fit my personality…’
While Sam went to receive another customer, Suhyeon looked at the people around her with a smile on her face.
Information common only to them was exchanged, such as which work was planned to be cranked and which production company was looking for actors.
‘It’s subtly difficult to intervene.’
He realized that those sitting around him were also observing him.
Whether to accept them as part of their group or not.
Because it was a home party, those stares were even more blatant.
[Is your name Suhyun? Didn’t you appear in Pollen Syndrome?]
As the search continued, one actor expressed his curiosity toward Soo-hyeon.
[〈Pollen Syndrome〉? What is that?]
[It’s a post-apocalyptic horror TV show provided by Netfilms. It was a work about a creature-type apocalypse, and it was quite novel.]
[I heard that Ian really likes zombies and survival games.]
They still continued to talk freely, but their topics gradually included Su-hyeon.
Su-hyeon did not miss the slight gap towards me.
[This is a project I started right after filming ‘Morning Star.’ In Korea, the gap between TV shows and movies is small.]
[Interesting.]
[Let’s talk about pollen some more. [Korean creature works…]
As soon as it became clear that Soo-hyun was appearing, the person who said he was a zombie fanatic became even more incensed and recited the characteristics of Korean creature works.
He said he became interested in Korean works starting with ‘Pollen Syndrome’, and surprisingly, he was also familiar with the worldview of J World.
[That’s right, I am. It was a work I filmed when I was in middle school.]
[Oh crazy. You’re a total expert in this area, right?]
[Wait, middle school students? I’m sorry if you feel bad. Can I know your age?]
[Me? …Eighteen.]
After calculating the numbers for a moment, Su-hyeon said her age, and those who were playing separately lost interest and looked at Su-hyeon.
There was distrust in the gaze towards him.
[…I can’t drink alcohol yet before my 21st birthday. Drink this.]
One of them handed me a can of Coke that was on the table.
Coke was also available at parties where Hollywood celebrities gathered.
[When did you start acting? Do you have a good relationship with your parents? Can you help me if I need a lawsuit? I know a good lawyer. Oh, maybe the laws are different in Korea?]
[It’s sad to believe that all parents in the world are like Miss Kelly.]
[Shut up.]
They were poking and prodding as if searching, but at some point, they asked Soo-hyeon many questions.
My interest exploded when I found out that he was a fluffy child who had just become an adult.
Some people’s eyes lit up when they learned that he filmed ‘Morning Star’ when he was a child actor.
[Have you all become friends in the meantime?]
[Sam. You should be proud of yourself for bringing such a young girl to the party, even if you like men.]
[Oh Tiffany. Isn’t it a bit wide to expose your hobby in a place like this? Or maybe you’re feeling dizzy? I’m sorry, but I don’t have any medicine at home. Should I give you some ibuprofen?]
Sam, wondering if they were on good terms with each other just because they were in the same group, treated an actress named Tiffany with a sarcastic tone, and after stabbing her once, Tiffany, who was attacked in return, got up and disappeared, saying she was going for a swim.
Even though there was such a commotion, the people gathered spoke to Su-hyeon without paying any attention.
The attitude of ignoring a fuss even if it was not their job was very different from Korea.
[Are you going to continue working in the US? Have you decided on a project to work on together?]
[After watching the
[I don’t know. [They have a tendency to just say things first.]
Those who asked questions were on the road to success and were part of the younger generation in Hollywood.
He was full-blooded and did not regard seriousness as a virtue.
[It’s hard to answer questions like that.]
It was Sam who saved him from the flood of frantic questions.
As a party host, she cleaned up the noisy situation.
[Actually, the reason I invited Sue today was because I wanted to get to know Melanie. All I can do is introduce you.] After
calming down the overheated atmosphere, she playfully grabbed Soohyun’s shoulder and turned her in the direction where Melanie was sitting.
Melanie Walker has been a star writer who has emerged in the film industry in recent years.
Each work he wrote became a bestseller, and soon there was news of a movie being made.
Still in her 30s, she had many fans who followed her like a fanatic, and there were also countless film production companies who contacted publishers wanting to sign a contract with her.
[Melanie is looking for an Asian model recently.]
[Did you remember?]
[Are you releasing a new project? My daughter really liked it too. What’s the story about?]
[The story about a proud Blondie from the cheerleading team who rehabilitates and falls in love with an Asian nerd who only knows how to study?]
[Ugh, an Asian man and a nerd…]
Some women have a subtle reaction to the idea that an Asian is the male protagonist. showed.
This is because Asians, who mostly associate with their own ethnic community, are not attractive targets physically and personality-wise.
Melanie, who saw such a reaction, passionately said that it would be different from now on.
[I can guarantee that the popularity of Asian men will increase within a few years. Don’t you know that a lot of fan art is being posted on Timbler this time saying that Thirteen is cute and innocent?]
[Women may know it, but they don’t know it.]
Suhyun made a quick calculation in her head as she looked at the people talking noisily.
Melanie was famous for observing real people and adding features when composing characters in her works.
Because most of the male protagonists are actors or singers who appear in mass media, readers who read her works feel like they are in a relationship with the characters and fall into a teen romance.
‘And when it becomes live-action, the work will be filmed using that model with a synchronization rate of 99%.’
In cases where the acting skills of a character who became a model were disastrous, the actor was sometimes replaced, but basically, the production company cast the character that Melanie used as a model and whom readers all know as the male lead.
Naturally, readers who dream of romance went to the theater to recharge their fantasies.
[Do you need an Asian model?]
[I’m thinking about it. Why are you interested?]
[I’m interested… because I’m not a nerd.]
Su-hyeon gently met her eyes and smiled a refreshing smile that has melted women’s hearts for years.
Although he is an adult, his youthful appearance and flawless atmosphere have a strange balance, giving off a unique charm.
[Oh my.]
[If I can raise a man like that,
I might try raising him.] [I want to report them to the police as a group.]
[I’ll testify.]
As the women made a fuss, the men who watched said that there was nothing they couldn’t say to a child. kicked.
Since Soo-hyeon was still young and appeared to be quiet, the women seemed to find his words and actions pitiful rather than seeing him as a competitor.
[I saw the action in
With an attitude of not wanting to hang out anymore, Ian asked questions related to Su-hyeon’s previous work.
Su-hyeon gladly accepted his change of topic as she wanted to strengthen her friendship and show off her filmography to some extent.
[no. Unless it’s a scene that requires specialized knowledge and poses a high risk of injury, I mostly act
on my own.] [I like that. These days, there are a lot of kids who call in as doubles if they feel like they might get a little scratched. Most of the scenes are played by stunt doubles, but the number of kids who don’t know why they’re there has increased.]
[When you say that, you really seem like a jerk.]
[Wow, are you this much of a jerk?]
No matter what conversation you’re having, you can easily fall into samcheonpo. They were busy, but they didn’t really push Suhyeon away or look down on him because he was Asian.
Thanks to this, Suhyeon was able to integrate well and her social media friends increased.
‘It’s a little unfortunate that I couldn’t focus and got swept away, but considering my position in Hollywood, I guess it can’t be helped… Still, it was worth coming to America.’
Su-hyeon, who left the party in time, smiled happily as she recalled the added schedule.
Invitation to Melanie’s promise party, increased network, etc.
His advance into the United States proceeded smoothly, step by step.
* * *
“Isn’t it against etiquette to wear clothes like this on the eve of a festival? “I think you should wear a tuxedo.”
“There are male actors who wear dresses on the red carpet, so I think wearing a pink suit on the eve is a good thing.”
“No, but…”
“It’s suitably formal and nice, even with a bow tie.”
“….”
The day before the Academy Awards ceremony.
Su-hyeon, who was invited to the eve party among the officials, looked at the costumes she was wearing with complicated eyes.
A pink bow tie that I didn’t know where I got it from was tight around my neck.
“I think I’ll be taking a lot of proof photos today….”
“It’ll be cute.”
“….”
Suhyun sighed at the manager’s ironclad attitude no matter what he said.
Even though it was a comfortable place where journalists were not allowed, the pink suit was too bland.
“I’ll be in the waiting room, so if anything happens, please contact me anytime.”
Since only officials and authorized interpreters were allowed to enter the party venue, manager Sang-il waited in a separate location.
Soo-hyeon, now alone, followed the guide and entered the hall.
‘There are a lot of really prominent people… That person is Erickson, who was nominated for Best Actor this time, and that person…’
Su-hyeon, who had not yet fully grasped the atmosphere, rolled her eyes again and checked the people.
Actors who decorated this year brilliantly, producers who are said to be struggling in Hollywood, and foreign directors who are famous in Korea… It
was a group of truly amazing people, so I was worried about how to get along with them.
‘…First, let’s go find Sam and Director Mize.’
If you join people who have worked together, this awkwardness will quickly disappear.
Just as he was gathering his thoughts and was about to find the members of ‘Morning Star’.
[It’s been a long time.]
[…Good night.]
A gentleman with a straight posture, straight blonde hair, a classic tuxedo, a gentle smile, and a flawless aura.
I can’t say he was a bad person, but his colleague Lawrence Petrridge, whom he couldn’t become friends with until the end, was staring at Soo-hyeon.