This Life Starts as a Child Actor Chapter 43

This life is from a child actor (43)

“This is Lee Chang-ho, who plays the role of Lee Song-hoon.”

“Hello, I play the role of Kim Ram…”

Soo-hyun took a close look at the fellow actors she met for the first time today.

Excluding Joo Yeon, who has more than a certain number of lines, there are only five.

The main character’s parents, the aunt who abandoned the main character, the management boss who recognized the main character’s talent and led him into the music world, and the main character’s friend from the orphanage were all.

‘Originally, in the script reading, even minor roles are brought in…’ The

reason there are so many actors in the final reading is because all of the supporting and minor roles are called.

In order to match the overall emotion, the acting of not only the main characters but also the surrounding characters is important.

However, during this reading, that custom was broken.

The number of actors sitting is only 10.

Unless it was a role that had an impact on the movie, even a supporting role did not attend.

‘hmm. ‘I think I know why.’

Suhyun took her eyes off the script and looked where the director’s gaze was directed.

A woman was struggling with her head down.

“Is that all you can do, Lim Seol-ah? “I don’t think I expected much from the orphanage teacher.”

“I’m sorry….”

“It would be easier to live in this world if everything was resolved by saying I’m sorry. “Didn’t I tell you last month to pay attention to your vocalization because your voice was cold?”

“I did…”

“Do you act like that just because you have a few lines? I thought Seol-ah was working for free. But if it’s free labor, there’s no need for it, right? And Choi Chun-sik. Didn’t I tell you to control your facial expressions as if you were filming today? “Does the director look down on you because you’re a little older?”

“Hmm. “That’s…”

Eulhong’s harsh words remained the same today.

She rigorously checked the actors’ lines and mercilessly pointed out if the images were different or if the emotions were lacking.

Thanks to the constant pointing out after each scene, the emotions were not ruined, but the actors were getting tired one by one.

‘The temperament is really dirty. There is no age difference….’

Although it is expected that older, mid-career actors who are so-called ‘luxury supporting actors’ should be polite, the only politeness shown by Eul-hong was politeness.

However, it was the right thing to do if you think about the best, so the actors’ mood gradually became more extreme.

They either become more hostile towards the director and become more proactive, or they become completely discouraged.

Because there were very few actors who did not listen to her point, the atmosphere in the conference room was as oppressive as thin ice.

‘In the meantime, the national actor’s box office success is really the same whether it was 20 years ago or now… But he’s 20 years younger, so why is his appearance the same? ‘I thought I was young, but was it presbyopia?’

While the scene moved on to the conversation between the supporting actors, Soo-hyun looked at Lee Chang-ho, one of the ‘few actors’.

The best ticket power representing Chungmuro.

The first man that comes to mind when you hear the word movie star.

An actor who exudes a unique and strong color in an industry filled with good-looking actors…

‘Maybe he didn’t film the drama itself, right? He was a better actor than Seohan… but didn’t he just play the lead role?’

Suhyeon spoke in a lively voice as if chattering, and then stared at the window again.

Even though he was a bit thick, he had a sharp look due to his thin eyes, but when he put on a friendly smile, that atmosphere was not reflected at all.

‘Even though the atmosphere is bloody, it’s kind of cool to use a sword by yourself…’

He was one of the few actors who were out of touch with the atmosphere of the scene.

Eul-hong did not point out Chang-ho, and Chang-ho did not criticize Eul-hong’s sharp attitude.

It seemed like they were just being cool with each other, but the atmosphere between them was the best in the thin ice-like air.

“Let’s take a 10-minute break and then go back in.”

About an hour has passed.

At the point when the actors’ energy was depleted, Eulhong announced a break.

When the staff moved first, the stiff conference room came to life.

“Ugh, you really have a bad personality.”

“It’s the spirit of a rookie, right? Finding fault with something that really isn’t a big deal just seems like a way to show discipline. “Shit color.”

Only after the director disappeared did the actors, who were warming up, whisper curses at her.

It didn’t look good to do that behind his back without being able to say a word in front of him, but Su-hyeon pretended not to notice and turned his head away.

Not only is it not okay to meddle, but it is also common in the industry to curse at others so that they are not heard.

‘I was criticized so much for an hour, and I’m going to be criticized again later…’

It’s better for everyone if I solve it like that and focus on practice again.

I didn’t know that maybe it was out of consideration that Eulhong left right away.

‘No way… that person has such a human side…’

As Su-hyeon was pondering, ‘Is there really such a thing as humanity in a director?’, a small shadow approached him.

“hi!”

“Oh yeah. hi…?”

“You’re Kang Soo-hyun, right? Nice to meet you. My name is Nam Hyeon-do. It started right away so I couldn’t even say hello. Please take care of me.”

Hyeondo held out his hand with a confident smile.

He played the role of ‘Lee Dong-gil’, a friend of the same age as the main character ‘Park Ji-seok’, and was two years older than Su-hyeon.

He was about a head taller for his age, and was a child actor with a strong mentality who did not shed tears even though he bit his lip at Eulhong’s sharp words.

“hi. “Please take care of me, brother.”

Su-hyeon quietly looked at Hyeon-do’s face.

A face that looks a little familiar or like I’ve seen it before.

I didn’t know why I felt that way because it was a common image among child actors, but I felt a sense of déjà vu.

‘Namhyun too? Namhyun too? It’s not a familiar name, but it’s strange….’

Suhyeon, who had been thinking for a while, soon lost interest.

If you don’t remember the person right away, it means that the person is not that important, whether it’s a future relationship or a current relationship.

There was nothing wrong with becoming friends, but Su-hyeon was too busy to care about Hyeon-do right now.

‘I met an actor who is difficult to meet. I think he only played the lead role, so I’m curious why he suddenly accepted this role.’

“Hyundo, I’m in a hurry to go to the bathroom right now. Sorry.”

“huh? no. Anyway, I’m sitting next to you. “We can talk later.”

“huh!”

Su-hyeon nodded loudly at Hyeon-do’s words and left the conference room.

He secretly asked Sang-il, who he met at the door, the location of the smoking room, then pretended to be lost and headed towards the place where the window would be.

“uh? Isn’t he the youngest to play the lead role? How did you get here? Did you come alone? Mom is?”

While enjoying a cigarette with fellow smokers, he noticed Soo-hyun hanging on the door and approached the building.

Since there was no separate smoking room, all eyes of those gathered outside turned to Suhyeon.

“I was with my manager, but I went to the bathroom and got lost!”

“…Do you usually get lost and end up by the wrong back door? Well, anyway. That manager was also bad. “Leave the child alone.”

“Oh no! “I just wanted to go on an adventure, so I ignored him…”

“Oh my. Were you naughty? Everything is like that at that age. “Well then, since you guys have almost finished smoking, let’s wait a little bit and then let’s go together.”

Chang-ho giggled and shook his head at Su-hyeon’s bright excuse.

The other actors also laughed together, probably because they thought Suhyun was cute as she shook her head with watery eyes.

“Ah, but the director really has a nasty temper.”

“Well, that could be possible. Because female directors have to become strong in order to survive in this industry. “If you want to do that, then do it.”

“There are degrees of harshness. Very beautiful… hmm, anyway, that’s what I said.”

“Still, it’s better to be strict. Because the director’s vision is very good. You also picked out my bad habits. Just accept the content.”

“No, I know that, but I still feel a little bad… Hey. “My brother says that, so I have to follow it.”

Su-hyeon listened to the conversation between Chang-ho and the other actors.

Changho surprisingly evaluated Eulhong positively.

Even though he admitted that he had a bad personality, he mentioned things that had to be taken into account due to the environment and comforted the younger actors.

In the end, even those who were criticizing the director let out their anger at the senior actor’s remarks.

‘Oh, I heard you have a good personality. You’re really popular.’

Lee Chang-ho was known to some fans as ‘the big brother of the actor world.’

Working with new directors who are talented but having difficulties with casting, or listening to the stories of juniors who have concerns.

It’s a small thing, but it’s because you were there for someone in a moment when they desperately needed help.

There were some who misunderstood him because of his scary face and abrupt way of speaking, but everyone who knew Changho believed in him and followed him.

“Brother, I have a question.”

“huh? What. … You’re Soo-hyeon, right?”

“yes! This is Kang Soo-hyun! “Six years old!”

“Okay, okay. That’s smart. Well, I became the main character.”

“yes! I saw a movie that my brother was in. My mom said he only played the lead role. But why are you doing this?”

Su-hyeon looked at the window with bright eyes, using a miraculous way of speaking that cuts both forward and backward.

It wasn’t childish to explain every detail, so I boldly omitted it, so I had to lure Chang-ho with a face that was as harmless as the question that became rude.

“Wow, you’re cute. Are all kids this cute these days? Oh yeah. Main actor. Well, this time it’s not a lead role, but more of a main supporting role… The last time he played a supporting role was the year he debuted, so it’s been almost 10 years.”

Changho rubbed his chin and opened his mouth.

The fellow actors around him watched him without interfering, as if they were curious about his answer.

“Should I say that director Eul-Hong Kim is a bit unusual or unique… Watching his debut work, his perspective is a little different from that of other directors. “I guess it’s because I’m a musician.”

“Did you get it because you wanted to do it together?”

“I thought I wouldn’t be able to work with this director, but I thought I would be a good fit for this role, so I accepted.”

I put it aside because the characters portrayed didn’t suit my taste, but I liked the feel of the role of ‘Lee Song-hoon’.

As if there was no other way to explain it, Chang-ho laughed and ruffled Su-hyeon’s hair.

The faint smell of cigarettes on her hands tickled Suhyun’s nose.

“I guess I’ve burned all my cigarettes now. Let’s go back. “It’ll be over late today.”

“yes.”

Soo-hyeon often followed the actors as they suddenly disappeared.

On the way back, I bumped into Sang-il, but he waved his hand once and kicked him out into the waiting room.

“Now let’s go again. “Continuing from earlier, let’s start with the next scene.”

Eulhong, who was sitting in the center of the conference room, urged the actors, and those who had relaxed focused on the script with stern faces.

People’s faces seemed to glow with vitality, as if the relaxation had had an effect.

* * *

“I… I hate my aunt.”

“…Hyeonoh.”

“Why did you throw it away? “Why didn’t you like being with me and Mom and Dad like that?”

“okay. I hated it. “I didn’t want my sister’s body to be ruined because of you, and I didn’t want my sister’s career to fall apart while raising you.”

“How can you say that to a child?”

“If you say you hate something you don’t like, then what can you say? “My sister needs to become the best violinist, but you got in the way!”

The reason Park Ji-seok’s aunt abandoned him was because of her twisted affection for her older sister, Ji-seok’s mother.

She thought that the main character was blocking her sister’s path, so she got rid of the child.

She believed that if the child disappeared, her life would get back on track.

The main character, who finds out why I was abandoned, cries and argues with her.

No matter how bright your personality is, you are not without scars.

Until the moment the culprit that caused the separation from his parents was revealed, ‘Ji-seok’ let out the anger inside him.

It was a scene that showed that there was sadness behind the main character’s smile.

“good. This is what we do in the main room as well. Next scene.”

After the two finished their lines, Eulhong easily passed the scene.

The actors looked at the child protagonist, Soo-hyeon, who was draped neatly on the table.

Even if the first half was intense and went well, maintaining that tension until the second half was a completely different story.

Even those who thought they had succeeded by chance because the role suited them well now treated Soo-hyeon seriously, as if they were a talented ‘actor’.

‘It certainly seems like an eye stamp was made. … Although my stamina is limited.’

He glanced at his watch.

Although practice started at 9 am, it was already close to 2 am.

I had already been practicing the 120-minute script for five hours.

‘Because there were too many comments. Even though there was lunch time, this is really…’

Suhyeon swallowed water and checked the time again.

The remaining script was noticeably thinner, but it still seemed like it would take an hour.

“Thank you for your effort.”

And indeed, an hour later, Su-hyeon was drooping after finishing the arduous six-hour march.