This Life: Starting from a Child Actor (823)
Soo-hyeon, who wasted time on trivial matters, finally confirmed the changes only after filming was over.
There was no need to rush as casting was in progress, but the subtle discrepancy was a bit annoying.
‘If it wasn’t for the height story, I would have overlooked it… Hmm, the role of the owner has changed. Instead of Yoo Seon-yeong, it’s Noh Yu-jin.’
Suhyeon, who grumbled for a moment after recalling what she had experienced during the break, narrowed her brows when she saw the changed name.
This is because the co-star, who I thought was pretty good, was replaced by someone else.
Since the results of changing actors are not always good, I couldn’t help but be concerned if someone whose skills were unknown came in.
‘I heard that while I was away, the number of new faces increased so much that I couldn’t get a feel for it. Well, if you look at the industry as a whole, it’s a good thing. What is this person’s previous work? <Crossroad Lovers>? I’m unfamiliar with the work… I’ll have to check it out first.’
Although Soo-hyun was only away from the Korean entertainment industry for a few years, there were significant changes in the industry during that time.
As the OTT industry becomes more active, the number of dramas and movies that can be shown at once increases, and the opportunities for actors to showcase their acting skills also increase.
Naturally, the demand for actors increased, and many talented new faces were discovered.
Of course, there are many people who have filled the gap with talents other than acting.
‘It’s true that that is also a skill. That’s true, but I’m too old to consider the other person’s position.’
Aside from being an easy choice, the film being released this time was a move to let people know that Soo-hyun, who returned from working in the United States, is still alive and well.
A work that clearly re-imprints the presence of actor Kang Soo-hyun to those who have adapted to daily life without him.
Of course, I had no intention of preparing in vain.
‘We should at least take a new step in Korean SF.’
There has never been a work that addresses concerns about cloned humans rather than side materials or devices.
I was somewhat excited to think that this move might become a new indicator for the Korean SF world in the future.
‘Just as ‘The Monster’ has become a textbook work of Korean creature art. Anyway, even though the genre is minor, it has plenty of potential, so the most important thing is the actor who plays the role.’
‘He’ deals with the identity of a cloned human through the story of a discarded cloned human and the researcher who stole him away.
Because the subject matter was heavy and it was conveyed through the characters’ actions and facial expressions rather than through dialogue, the acting skills of the actors determined the completeness of the work.
Even though I had no intention of arguing over the overall casting, I did not want to go with an actor who did not fit the role.
“Oh mom. yes. The recording went well. It will be broadcast in four days. yes. I had dinner. “I’m looking at the script right now.”
Soo-hyeon, who was checking the casting list and drawing a picture in her head, came to her senses when the phone suddenly rang.
When he returned to Korea, his mother, Jiyeon, called her once every evening to ask how her son was doing.
I contacted him because I was worried about how my son, who returned to Korea after a long time, was doing well, and even though there wasn’t much to talk about, it was a good way to end the day by unwinding.
-Are you going to sleep now?
“hmm. “I still have some things to check, so I’ll check them out… and then go out for a while.”
-Are you going to run outside today?
“yes. “Because the weather is cool.”
Su-hyeon, who was looking through data and answering the phone, glanced at the clock hanging in the living room.
Is it because I have less time to adjust to jet lag or because I spend most of my time at home?
Recently, Suhyeon’s mind became clearer in the evening and it was difficult for her to fall asleep.
Therefore, I spent an hour or two sweating to expend energy, and one of the ways was to run around the Han River Park.
‘There are enough facilities inside the house, but I still sometimes want to get some fresh air outside.’
It is more effective to change exercise little by little rather than repeating the same routine over and over again.
After finishing the phone call with Jiyeon, planning an appropriate route in her head, Soohyun carefully checked the details related to the work and changed her clothes.
In Korea, where the street lights are bright even at night, a hat is essential.
“Yougul, I’ll come back.”
“Nyaa.”
Soo-hyun, who came out while being seen off by the raccoon, ran slowly instead of using a car and headed to the nearby Hangang Park.
Although the sun had set and it was getting dark, quite a few people were spending leisurely time exercising or taking walks under the bright street lights.
‘It seems like there are more people than usual because the weather is nice. The field of view is quite scattered….’
Suhyeon looked around and took a deep breath.
A few years ago, after encountering extraterrestrial beings in a dream and expanding his abilities, he trained little by little and reached a level where he could ‘close and open his eyes on his own.’
It is now possible to adjust the annoyingly wide and confusing field of view as needed.
The side effects were reduced and the advantages were maximized, and thanks to this, Soo-hyun was rumored to have ‘absolute vision’ among her Hollywood colleagues.
‘It was only half a joke. By the way, I heard that the number of people doing personal broadcasting in Korea has increased, and it seems to be true.’
At Hangang Park, there were as many people recording the situation with their smartphones or cameras as there were people exercising.
There are probably some people who save memories with family and friends, but most of them seem to be for uploading to YouTube or SNS.
‘…Let’s raise the tusk a little.’
Soo-hyeon slowly ran along the Han River with the mask placed on her chin as fashion and camouflage lifted over her nose.
Thanks to his long legs, his field of vision changed drastically even without sprinting.
“…!”
While Suhyeon was concentrating on running with his earphones on, loud voices reached his ears through the noise cancellation and singing.
As I slowly turned my head, I saw people drinking and playing on the grass.
Seeing that there were several fixed cameras, it seemed like BJs were gathering together to broadcast together.
‘I also need to have a meal with Hyeon-do, but he has just started working too… so we decided to go to Majang-dong together.’
Wiping away tears as he remembered his busy friend, he picked up his pace and forgot about other thoughts.
It felt good to feel out of breath and warm up my body.
“Kyaaa!”
While she was sweating like that, a sharp scream pierced Suhyeon’s ears once again.
When I turned my head, the people who had been drinking and laughing and talking earlier were staring at the Han River, not knowing what to do.
“Someone help me!”
“I’m elected….”
“Hey, no. “You drank too.”
“119!”
A man trying to stumble into the Han River and his acquaintances trying to stop him. A woman crying as she relayed the situation to 119. Citizens stamping their feet in panic… The
quiet Hangang Park suddenly became noisy.
‘…I can’t help it.’
Su-hyeon made up his mind when he saw the turbulence of the surface subsiding.
And then I jumped into the water of the Han River.
* * *
“Drink, drink!”
“I love you Hariya, thank you for your support.”
“I don’t drink much. Beer? This is a drink. Ahahaha.”
Hari, who was drinking with other streamers, checked the donation money he had received and expressed his gratitude with a cute gesture.
As she made a cute expression and put her fists together around her mouth, support continued in the comments section.
This was a common occurrence on Hari’s broadcasts.
‘There are many viewers I couldn’t see today. After all, merging with a large company is the best way to increase viewers.’
Hari hid his happy feelings as he checked the rapidly increasing number of real-time viewers.
Although I don’t like drinking and making friends with people I don’t know well, there are many benefits to be gained from this.
Don Se-nam, a large streamer with bad habits and a foul mouth, was also able to smile and bear it for a day for the sake of profit.
‘I don’t like it when a person who has a girlfriend flirts with other people. People who really suck at people like this… I wouldn’t be doing this even if I weren’t Hakoman. Ah, Hyeonta is coming.’
Hari tried his best to keep his laughter from being awkward and focused on the viewers rather than the drinking scene.
It really wasn’t a good fit.
“I mean, I used to sail ships in the Navy? Really, if you live on a ship for a month, ha. My nickname back then was dolphin. Dolphin. “Even the Marines couldn’t help me with swimming.”
After drinking a little, Jang Doo-sik, a wealthy man, showed off to the viewers and streamers gathered.
The streamers around him seemed to be familiar with Doosik’s attitude and praised him, calling him brother and oppa.
Hari was the only one who couldn’t adapt to this position.
‘I quit my job because I didn’t like this, but is it the same here?…’
It’s the same wherever people live.
While Hari was eating snacks, hiding his blurry eyes, Du-sik, who was filled with empty air amidst the admiration of those around him, suddenly stood up from his seat.
And then he headed to the Han River, saying he would show me something.
This was before those who had become dull due to alcohol could stop them.
“Uh huh.”
“You really swim at night, too.”
“Let’s go take a look.”
Those who were one step late in reaching out burst into laughter after Doosik swooped away.
This is because everyone thought he was behaving in a public place and did not think he was dangerous.
Their steps toward the dark Han River, quietly taking their cameras with them, had been leisurely until then.
“Where did this guy go?”
“Did you hide to make fun of us?”
Those who headed to the Han River looked around in panic when they did not see Du-sik.
That moment when everyone was trying to find a man similar to Doo-sik.
“to? Water? Water… wow!”
A streamer who was checking viewers’ comments stared straight into the dark water and screamed.
Everyone’s attention turned to her at the sharp scream.
“What are you doing!”
“There, there! hey!”
“Uh oh…!”
When the streamer was out of breath and pointing to the Han River with a trembling hand, the others, who only then realized the situation, were shocked and panicked.
Du-sik, who was said to be a good swimmer, had fallen into the water and was struggling.
Most of the body was submerged in the water, and the force to stir it to the surface was weak, so at a glance, it looked like trash was floating in a place with strong waves.
‘119 119!’
Hari grasped the situation and did what he could with trembling hands.
Because Doo-shik’s bad mood and neglecting him to die were two different things.
Other streamers who came to their senses also tried to ask for help or solve the problem, but it was impossible as they were unable to control themselves.
“This is the Han River Park, but people were out… and I was drinking…”
Hari tried to convey the situation in a trembling voice.
Even when acquaintances ask for help, people only get worried and do not willingly step forward.
It must have been reminiscent of the story of a person who died a few days ago while trying to save someone from drowning.
Since it was news that the bereaved family of a deceased righteous person was not receiving proper compensation, such a reaction was understandable, regardless of the criticism.
‘but… But I wish someone could help me…’
Will Du-sik be okay until 119 comes?
Hari was skeptical about that part, and the more he thought about it, the more he cried.
I also felt a little resentful of my swimming skills, which were all I could do to stay afloat.
‘Please…’
As she finished the call and was desperately hoping for help, a black shadow passed quickly between them.
The man, who appeared to be quite tall, entered the Han River in a smooth parabola, and the hat covering his head was blown away by the wind and landed on the grass.
Soon after, two human heads appeared on the calm surface of the water.
A man was coming out with his arms wrapped around the unconscious Du-sik’s neck.
“Oh oh!”
“Wow!”
As the situation showed signs of resolution, those around him sighed in relief and cheered for the man.
Seeing the man approaching, acquaintances hurried to the riverside and pulled up the unconscious Du-sik.
The man, who came up alone with his head completely gone, lightly shook off his wet hair with his hand.
It was a little strange that he kept covering his nose and mouth with his hand holding the wet mask, but he didn’t expect the man’s hand to leave his face.
“That hat is mine, right?”
“Uh oh. yes.”
“The Han River is also dangerous. Please play with caution.”
The man quickly approached Hari, picked up his hat, and left a short piece of advice.
Even though he saved one person, the man put on his hat as if nothing had happened and ran to the other side and soon disappeared.
An ambulance siren could be heard in the distance.
“…Kang Soo-hyun?”