Possessed 10 Million Actors

Chapter 6

Filming a drama largely goes through three stages.

Pre-production, which prepares for video production, Production, which involves actual filming, and Post-production, which carries out post-production work on the video.

Among them, I came to the broadcasting station to do a ‘reading’, which can be said to be the final preparation before starting full-scale production.

“It’s so big…”

This is my first time visiting a BDD broadcasting station.

I didn’t know it was this big when I saw it on TV, but when I actually got here, it was huge.

What is a BDD broadcasting station? It is a broadcasting station that presents Korea’s best dramas to the public every year.

A place where not only the PD and production crew are highly skilled, but also actors who win roles through fierce competition.

I still couldn’t believe that I was making my drama debut here.

“Hehe… let’s do well.”

There isn’t much for me to do at today’s script reading.

In fact, it may be true that there is nothing.

My lines are at the level of a short role, so if it was originally a different work, I wouldn’t have been invited to this position. However, perhaps because this is Producer Kim Mansoo’s debut work, he invited as many actors as possible to the reading.

Thanks to him, I also had the opportunity to come here.

Anyway.

‘You asked me to call you when I arrived, right?’

I picked up my cell phone and called AD Kang Heeyeon.

The phone got connected after a while.

[Hello?]

A loud female voice was heard.

This is my first time hearing her voice on the phone, as we have only communicated with her through text messages so far.

“Hello, AD! “This is Kang Jinseok!”

[Ah yes! Have you arrived?]

“Yes. I’m at the entrance of the broadcasting station. “Where should I go?”

[It’s the 14th floor… You probably won’t be able to get in or out. I will go to the entrance. wait a minute!]

After hanging up the phone and waiting for a while, someone came running in from afar, panting.

A woman with shoulder-length short hair tied tightly. The employee ID card hanging around her neck was shaking back and forth.

Although it was my first time seeing her, for some reason she seemed to be Kang Heeyeon AD.

As I expected, the woman looked at me and waved her hand.

“Jinseok Kang!”

“Oh, yes, hello. nice to see you. “I’m Kang Jinseok.”

Nod.

I bowed more than 90 degrees, but closer to 100 degrees. It was ‘how to make a good first impression’ that the guys at my part-time job taught me.

‘They said that even if they have a scary face like old men if you greet them like this, everyone will look at you kindly.’

The wisdom of life gained while living in this peaceful society with those menacing faces was credible enough.

However, AD Kang Heeyeon, who saw me greeting, spoke urgently with a quite embarrassed expression.

“Go on, Jinseok Kang, you don’t have to greet me like that. “I’m also the youngest member who just joined the company.”

“?”

“And these days, producers and directors don’t receive such harsh greetings.”

The whole time she was speaking, Kang Heeyeon was observing her surroundings.

“Let’s go inside first!”

***

I followed Kang Heeyeon, who was leading the way and entered the broadcasting station.

Kang Heeyeon, who had been walking in silence, suddenly spoke.

“Oh, by the way, I watched the actor’s audition video earlier. “You are really good at acting.”

“Yes? Ah yes. thank you.”

‘Audition video… ‘I guess everyone has seen it.’

Maybe it’s natural. Because we need to know the level of skill of the ‘newcomer’ who will appear in the work.

Kang Heeyeon continued speaking.

“Yes. And I also watched all the web dramas you appeared in before. You acted well there too, right? The story is fun too.”

It is not unusual for the production team to look into other works of actors.

However, it is difficult to watch a video of a rookie, even one that has only about 60,000 views, without some level of passion.

As I said, Kang Heeyeon, the ‘youngest’, you will have a lot of work to do.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Oh my! You don’t have to be too polite. “I’m really the youngest.”

Although Kang Heeyeon spoke as if she felt burdened, her voice sounded quite pleasant.

A short while later we arrived at the conference room.

There was a sign on the door that said, “Dream of the Sun Rising.”

“Come on in!”

“Yes!”

When I opened the door and entered, several people were sitting inside. Someone was looking at the script, someone was fiddling with the camera.

It would have been awkward if I didn’t know anyone, but luckily there were some faces I recognized.

“Hello! PD!”

“Oh! you came”

This time too, I gave a 100-degree greeting. Producer Kim Mansoo put down the script and approached me smiling.

“You came early. “Didn’t I say you have to come on time?”

Producer Kim Mansoo looked at Kang Heeyeon behind him and asked. Then Kang Heeyeon answered in her nervous voice.

“Yes, I was told to come on time just like you said!”

“Hey, why are you so nervous, Heeyeon? “If Jinseok sees me, he’ll think I’m a very scary person.”

Producer Kim Mansoo said with a kind smile.

“Mr. Jinseok, there is some time left until the reading, so I will introduce you to other directors. “Follow me.”

“Ah yes. thank you!”

Producer Mansoo Kim introduced me to a group of people.

“Now, this is the filming team. Let’s say hello to each other. “This is new actor Kang Jinseok!”

“Hello! “This is Kang Jinseok!”

As I bowed deeply, a woman came up to me and held out her hand.

“This is the director of photography Eom Hyeryeong.”

Although she was short, her strength was no joke.

The atmosphere is like a veteran as if he has tasted sweet, bitter, and even shit in the field.

The grayish short hair gave off a dignified elegance.

“I will do my best!”

He said as he held Eom Hyeryeong’s hand and shook her hand.

Then Eom Hyeryeong spoke in her serious voice.

“It’s natural to work hard, and you have to do it well.”

“Yes? Ah yes!”

“I watched Kang Jinseok’s audition video before. If he doesn’t think he’ll do well, then. “I’ll take the picture myself.”

The voice was cold. I looked back to see if I had made a mistake, but I hadn’t even had a chance to make a mistake yet.

‘What? Do I resemble the person the cinematographer dislikes?’

At that time, PD Kim Mansoo said with a smile.

“Hey, Eom Hyeryeong. Why are we doing this again? “When you saw the audition video before, you were anxious you wanted to bring him here quickly.”

“···PD. “When did I do that?”

“Huh? What and when did you do that? Even earlier this morning, You kept asking when was Jinseok Kang coming.”

When producer Kim Mansoo laughed and teased Eom Hyeryeong, she suddenly turned around. Then she walked out of the conference room and slammed the door.

Bang!

“Ah~ Eom Hyeryeong, you must be embarrassed.”

Ha ha ha ha ha!

“haha… .”

It was my first time visiting a drama filming site, but the good atmosphere eased my nerves a bit.

“Now, everyone, please say hello to each other.”

“Hello. “I’m Park Ho.”

“My name is Kim Duseok.”

“I am···.”

“Kang Jinseok! I am looking forward to this!”

After greeting the members of the filming crew, I also greeted the lighting crew.

As we exchanged greetings for a while, quite some time passed.

“Hello.”

“Hello~!”

“Hello.”

Park Woohyun, Min Kyungsoo, Lee Narin…!

When you dream of becoming an actor, actors you never knew come into the reading room.

I knew that I would be filming with them, but I was so excited to meet them in person.

I have to go and say hello first…

I was reluctant to talk to them because they were great actors. However, I had to say hello to them, so when I finally mustered up the courage to speak, Min Kyungsoo came over and spoke to me.

“Oh? “Is this the first time you have seen me?”

I heard somewhere that it is easier for juniors if seniors talk to them first.

I didn’t know much about it then, but it was great to actually experience it.

He bowed his head and greeted me cheerfully.

“Hello, Senior Min Kyungsoo. My name is Kang Jinseok. “It is an honor to be filming with you this time!”

“Oh, you are full of spirit, aren’t you? Good, good. This is my junior. “Woohyun used to be so fresh and polite, but these days he’s not so rude anymore…”

Park Woohyun sighed at Min Kyungsoo’s words.

“Ah, that guy is talking nonsense with a rookie again. Did you say it was Kang Jineok? I’m Park Woohyun. I will leave it up to you.”

Park Woohyun is an actor who plays the lead role and the older brother, ‘Minjun’ in <Dreams of the Sun Rising>. I am the only actor he has to work with in this drama.

“Hello! “I’m Kang Jinseok!”

“Yes. And you can just ignore this guy’s nonsense. “I’m excited to meet a new person after a long time…”

“Look at what he’s saying. Mr. Jinseok, just ignore that guy. A senior who is like the sky is doing well these days…”

The two spoke without hesitation, wondering if their relationship was good. Lee Narin, who was quietly listening to the conversation between the two, sighed and shook her head as if she felt pathetic.

“Aren’t you embarrassed, seniors? How can you both act like that in front of a rookie?”

She complained to me.

“I would appreciate it if you didn’t treat me like the same person as those idiots because I came with them. I’m Lee Narin. Please take good care of me.”

Lee Narin.

She is an actress who debuted about 5 years ago. She has a unique aristocratic air, and her dry but soft voice is attractive.

That’s why she is the first choice for commercials… Now that I’ve actually heard it, you really have a nice voice…

“I’m Kang Jin-seok! I will do my best!”

Meeting the actors I had only seen on screen in real life made me realize that filming was about to begin.

After a while, more actors came in and the reading room started to get crowded.

I went up to each of them and said hello. The first time it was difficult to say hello, but the second time it was easy.

Fortunately, they all seem to be good people.

At that time, producer Kim Mansoo took the microphone at the front of the conference room.

“Ahh, mic test hut two three four. “That sounds good.”

Then he looked around at the people and continued speaking.

“As you all know, I would like to formally welcome you. “This is PD Kim Mansoo.”

Clap clap clap.

“First of all, I would like to thank everyone for willingly participating in this work. “It is only my debut work, but I am both excited and burdened by the gathering of such great people.”

Producer Kim Mansoo first introduced the crew. From cinematographer Eom Hyeryeong, who left the conference room earlier, to the youngest AD, Kang Heeyeon.

Producer Mansoo Kim continued.

“This time, when casting the actors and forming the production team, there was one condition.”

“—.”

“Skill is natural. But at the same time, I saw passion for the work. And we recruited people with good character as much as possible.”

Several people nodded at PD Kim Mansoo’s words.

I don’t know, but maybe people in the industry recognize and treat each other well.

“Creating good work is like running a machine. Even if just one part breaks, the whole thing stops. “I’m sure you all know that, but I hope you always keep that in mind and do your best.”

After a rather long introduction, this time the actors were introduced.

“Hello. “I’m Min Kyungsoo.

“I’m Park Woohyun. I will be fine.”

“This is Lee Narin. I will do my best.”

“Hello. Kim Seong…”

Soon it was my turn to sit at the end.

“Hello! I’m the new actor Kang Jinseok. I will work hard and do well. I am looking forward to it!”

As I bowed loudly, the other actors clapped their hands.

Among them, Min Kyungsoo and Park Woohyun, whom I had met earlier, clapped especially loudly.

After a while, the reading began with Lee Narin’s narration.

“The driving force that makes people move. I don’t know what it is, but…”

She was also a professional.

Even though it was only a reading, Lee Narin and the other actors were in control of their emotions.

Everyone had an attitude as if they wouldn’t make the slightest mistake and as if they knew everything.

As producer Kim Mansoo said, it seemed that only actors with both talent and personality were gathered for this work.

While I was concentrating on the other actors’ acting, it was my turn before I knew it.

“Minho… I’m sorry, Mom. I’m really sorry…”

Right before my line, the sad line from the actor playing the role of ‘Mom’ came out.

Even though it was just a reading, the acting was perfect.

Whoa… This is no joke.

I was really intimidated by the level of acting, which was higher than that of any other actor I had met before.

However, I couldn’t give a sloppy performance just because I was intimidated.

Now is an important moment where I can show everything, including my acting, my attitude, and my passion.

Maybe this one line can change my future life as an actor. So… I have to do well no matter what.

It wasn’t a question of whether I could do it or not.

I had to do it well.

After organizing my thoughts, I captured my emotions for about 5 seconds, as written in the script.

Then I slowly opened my mouth.

Just as I had said to Minsu’s brother before in Minsu’s name, and just as I had said to Minsu’s mother.

“Mom… “I’m really fine.”

“… .”

“I hope my brother will be healthy. Even if I die.”

Tuk.

The sound of someone dropping a script filled the reading room.