When Kang Woo-jin first heard about ‘revising the kiss scene’ from director Shin Dong-chun, he felt very embarrassed.
‘What?? No way.’
It’s not common for a work to undergo revisions during production, but it’s not like it never happened at all. It felt normal. Yes, wasn’t it the same with ‘Drug Dealer’? The plot changes abruptly under the director’s direction or the writer’s judgment.
The problem is that in this situation, Woojin is in a dilemma.
There were dozens of people gathered at the reading, and many of them were acquaintances, including director Shin Dong-chun. If Woo-jin were to reveal his true feelings here, everything he had built up would be ruined. Imagine shouting, “I’m against editing the kiss scene!”
Kang Woo-jin’s concept will be shattered.
For a moment, Woojin thought back to his upcoming projects. There was nothing sweet about it. They were all great projects, but there was nothing sweet about them. Of course, it was undecided if he would film a romantic comedy someday. It wouldn’t be a big deal for top actors like Ryu Jung-min and Jin Jae-jun.
‘Is my first kiss scene as an actor going to disappear like this? Really?’
It was natural for a faint sense of disappointment to spread to Woojin, who was still a petit bourgeois.
But fortunately.
“I’m thinking of a deeper picture.”
Director Shin Dong-chun’s answer was positive. But deep?
‘······Deeper than a kiss scene?’
The door of imagination opened naturally. It was just instinct. A man’s instinct. Then, Woojin summoned his reason and forcibly closed the door of imagination. Let’s not overdo it. Then, Woojin checked his face.
Because I didn’t want it to show even if I was slightly shaken.
Then he checked Hwarin across the street. Her expression was indifferent. What on earth was going on inside her? He couldn’t know for sure, but Kang Woojin was the only one in this place who knew her secret. If she was the object of his fandom, wouldn’t he have at least some expectations?
anyway.
-Ugh.
Woojin turned his head to Director Shin Dong-chun, who was sitting at the top. He cleared his throat. The important thing was to give off a cold feeling, as if he wasn’t particularly interested.
“Director, what exactly do you mean by a deep picture?”
All eyes in the reading room, which had been focused on Woojin with his deep voice, were now on Director Shin Dong-chun with his square jaw.
soon.
“Uh- The first cut of episode 1. The kiss scene between ‘Lee Bo-min’ and ‘Han In-ho.’ If you look at the emotional lines of the two characters here, Lee Bo-min is in the route of recognizing embarrassment, while Han In-ho has his eyes closed. In other words, Han In-ho tried it, and Lee Bo-min opens his eyes wide as if they’re going to burst.”
Director Shin Dong-chun answered, unfolding the first episode of the existing script prepared on the desk.
“The scene itself is intended to be shocking, but it’s a device that supports it. So the kiss itself is a bit awkward. To be honest, it’s more like lips touching than a kiss.”
Director Shin Dong-chun, who was explaining, scratched his square jaw.
“In my opinion, this cut absolutely has to be powerful. The writer’s intention with this scene is to grab the viewers’ attention from the beginning, and to do that, something definite works better than something ambiguous. Going moderately is counterproductive. Like a deflated balloon, the rest of the story becomes vague.”
Director Shin Dong-chun, who used to be quite successful as a drama PD, recently debuted as a film director, but he still has a keen sense for dramas.
“The plot of ‘Nam Sa Chin’ goes from the present to the past, and then back to the present and finally to the future. So, strictly speaking, it shows the ending first, but as a director, I think it would be better to do it properly and refreshingly.”
After hearing the explanation, Kang Woo-jin slowly nodded his head very solemnly and gave Director Shin Dong-chun a thumbs up inwardly.
‘Bravo, as expected from a talented director.’
It was the same for Hwarin. She also had an indifferent face, but she swallowed her saliva without letting it show.
‘Oh, cool? Properly? Like… like, really thick? Oh my gosh- this is crazy.’
It was Hwarin who was fluctuating in her fandom and instincts. However, Director Shin Dong-chun, who was quietly reading the expressions of these two, misunderstood.
‘As expected······is it not pleasant? The two of them don’t seem that close yet. Well, it’s my greed. Was it a bit much to suddenly change the script during the reading?’
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The other actors who were watching the situation becoming a little strange glanced at Woojin and Hwarin. They also had similar thoughts as Director Shin Dong-chun.
‘Kang Woojin and Hwarin’s expressions aren’t that great.’
‘It’s burdensome to suddenly do this. But are the two of you on good terms?’
There are many actors who feel burdened by kissing scenes or exposure in their works, and the higher the level, the more sensitive they become. In particular, ‘Nam Sa-chin’ is a work that relies on the popularity and power of Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin. Therefore, director Shin Dong-chun.
‘You shouldn’t push too hard.’
I chose tuning.
“······But it’s okay to go with the original script. Woojin and Hwarin’s thoughts are the most important. It’s just my personal greed. I think it would be a bit burdensome for them to change it so suddenly.”
“Director.”
Kang Woojin made a calm voice. He couldn’t ruin the good flow.
“I’m fine.”
“really?”
“Yes. Because the work is important.”
The surrounding actors’ eyes widen slightly. Director Shin Dong-chun’s as well. At this time, Hwa-rin glances at the indifferent Woo-jin.
‘Mr. Woojin… was only thinking about the work. Ha, what a mess. I was the only one having such unprofessional and sinister thoughts.’
Hwarin, who had calmed down, recalled the attitude of a professional. Of course, being a fan is being a fan, but Hwarin was the female lead.
“Director, I don’t really care. It’s more important that the project does well. What’s the pressure?”
“Uh- Really?”
“Yes. The script is being revised everywhere. And this is the first cut that will heighten the tension. I’ll do it.”
Kang Woo-jin and Hwa-rin instantly bond. Director Shin Dong-chun is moved by the two. The surrounding actors are impressed by the two leads’ determination.
‘Wow – he’s a real pro.’
‘They’re both cool. Kang Woojin is still a rookie, but his posture is just top-notch.’
Misunderstandings and misunderstandings abound in the reading room. But strangely, things proceed without a hitch. Director Shin Dong-chun is the one who opens the floodgates.
“Okay, haha. I should repay Woojin and Hwarin’s enthusiasm. I’ll make a really perfect first scene.”
Director Shin Dong-chun took out the revised script he had prepared in advance.
“First of all, I plan to amplify the emotional line of the first scene. From Lee Bo-min’s confusion to the cognitive route, from the shock to the impulse and then to the feeling of being hit.”
The explanation continued.
“Han In-ho puts his lips on Lee Bo-min. Lee Bo-min is shocked and surprised. Originally, the scene changes here, but in the revised version, the two separate once after being shocked. Then Lee Bo-min impulsively rushes in. Here’s something important. Hwarin, you have to express the fact that the barricade that had been blocking the relationship between the two friends collapses in an instant.”
“···’My mind becomes clear. I didn’t know, but I’ve been enduring and tolerating. Now I know for sure.'”
“That’s right. Your confused mind should become clear, and you should be able to show yourself as if you can’t control yourself because you can’t stand it. It’s like kicking away the line that was blocking the relationship between friends and lovers.”
Hwarin nodded slowly as if she understood, and Director Shin Dong-chun sorted it out.
“After a light kiss, they fall apart, and then Lee Bo-min rushes to Han In-ho as if pounced on him. Here, it changes to a deep kiss scene. Viewers are watching and saying, “Wow – this is so real?” Below that, Lee Bo-min’s narration.”
Indeed, the word ‘deep’ was fitting.
back.
Kang Woo-jin had entered a completely dark subspace, not the reading room. He had received the revised script for ‘Nam Sa-chin’ and had to update it.
Plus.
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“I should try leading (experience) at least once.”
Woojin was thinking of experiencing a world that had changed even if it was just a single cut. His expression was quite serious. Now that the kiss scene situation was sorted out, it was time to think about the work. Well, the kiss scene itself would be very brief, and work is work. There was no need to be emotional.
The device that accompanies the smoke is just a ‘kissing scene’, not murder or death.
anyway.
-Ugh.
Kang Woo-jin stood in front of the white squares. The white square of ‘Nam Sa-chin’ was replaced without a problem. But.
“oh?”
Woojin let out a small exclamation after discovering something. Because he sensed a change in the grade of the works compared to yesterday.
-[4/Scenario (Title: Drug Dealer), Class A]
-[5/Script (Title: Frozen Love), B-Class]
-[6/Script (Title: Nam Sa-chin), Grade A+]
Except for ‘The Strange Sacrifice of a Stranger’, the ratings of all the works that were waiting went up by one level. If only ‘Nam Sa-chin’ went up, you might think it was because of the script revision, but if you look at the overall increase, it’s likely.
‘Because of me?’
It was most likely Kang Woo-jin. His popularity was growing without end, including Hanryang taking the number one spot on Japanese Netflix.
“Well, basically, the works were average or better, but now that they’ve turned out like this, it feels good.”
Woojin’s passion grew stronger as his smile deepened. He lifted his index finger and chose the white square of ‘Nam Sa-chin’.
-[6/You have selected the script (Title: Nam Sa-chin Episode 1).]
-[List people who can lead (experience)]
-[A: Han In-ho, B: Ahn Beom-cheol······]
He had already finished reading the script up to episode 4. The one-act story ‘Nam Sa-chin’ is a work that shows in detail the sticky relationship between the two characters, Lee Bo-min and Han In-ho.
The background wasn’t that complicated.
Two families that are close even to their families. A man and a woman born between them. The two naturally grow up as childhood friends. From elementary school to middle school and high school. A friendship that is maintained by spending time in the same space.
But cracks appear.
The cracks stem from something very trivial. Just a difference of opinion. It didn’t take even 10 seconds for someone who had been considered a friend for more than 10 years to become subtle. From here, the two characters’ reason and instincts come into play, and they try, get hurt, recover, and grow.
It shows various emotions in detail.
A friend’s perspective and realistic appearance. And fantasy added little by little. Situations and lines that stimulate the viewer’s heart. In other words, ‘Nam Sa-chin’ was a romantic comedy that appropriately mixed reality and fantasy.
[“Preparing for the reading of ‘A: Han In-ho’······”] [“······Preparation complete. This is a script or scenario with a very high degree of completion. The implementation is 100%. We will begin the reading.”]
Kang Woo-jin was sucked into the world of such ‘male friends’.
The view has changed.
The once dark world was suddenly filled with pink. Cherry blossom trees stretched out endlessly, filling the space before my eyes. It was full-blown spring. The warm wind brushed Kang Woo-jin’s cheek.
-Saah.
Warm and rich. That was the world of ‘Han In-ho’ now.
If you close your eyes and lie down, you will fall into a nap. It is a sense of stability. Comfort. It feels like you can do anything thanks to the comfort. Soon, Han In-ho spreads throughout Kang Woo-jin’s entire body. Every single cell is transformed. Everything from Han In-ho’s emotions to Woo-jin’s.
Kang Woo-jin, who was looking around the world, turned his gaze. There were many people visible among the fluttering cherry blossom petals.
But Woojin only sees one woman.
Lee Bo-min is standing two steps ahead. She is holding cherry blossom petals in her palm, smiling and raising her eyes to the sky. She is really excited alone. But I don’t feel bad. Of course, the beginning was annoying. Suddenly, playing with cherry blossoms?
but.
“······”
Coming here, it seemed like a pretty good choice. No, I don’t know. It’s still annoying, but I can’t turn away. Are people really creatures of their environment? Kang Woo-jin judged that the cherry blossoms were clearly intoxicating in the surroundings.
At this time.
“Hey! Han In-ho!”
Lee Bo-min, who had been jumping around like a crazy woman in front, comes running. Her hands are full of cherry blossom petals. Lee Bo-min lifts them up as if she is showing them off. Kang Woo-jin lets out a small sigh.
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“whatever.”
“Ah! Let me smell it! Smell it!”
“It doesn’t smell anything.”
“More! Stick to me like this!”
“Get out, your nose stinks.”
“Do you want to die?”
Lee Bo-min makes a fierce expression. Woo-jin lets out a small sigh. Then, he puts his nose to the cherry blossom petals in Lee Bo-min’s hands. Of course, Lee Bo-min was the same. It smells good. But he was confused. Is it coming from the cherry blossom petals or is it his nose?
From here.
“······”
For some reason, Kang Woo-jin felt tension in his heart. The warmth that spread over the world stirred something. He was intoxicated by the smell. His instincts were embedded in his mood. He was fascinated by the warmth. Why? It was ticklish. He felt like he had to do something. That feeling was pounding. So Kang Woo-jin took action.
-Ugh.
I passed the cherry blossom petals in front of my nose and reached Ibomin’s lips. I recognized it right away.
“ah.”
I made a mistake. What was interesting was Ibomin’s reaction.
“······That crazy guy.”
She suddenly swears and looks at Kang Woo-jin. No, Han In-ho. You can see a lot of emotions swirling in her eyes. That kind of girl.
“seed!”
He scattered the cherry blossom petals he held in both hands.
-hook!
It hit Kang Woo-jin.
How much time has passed like that?
The warm world turned into a large gray and then gradually brightened. The background had changed to the past. A hustle and bustle. It was noisy with children’s voices. Kang Woo-jin gradually opened his eyes.
He was sitting.
Familiar chairs and desks. And the wind coming in from the open window. The curtains fluttering in the wind. The blackboard and podium in front. Students running around. In other words, this was a classroom.
In this cozy space that everyone wants to return to, Kang Woo-jin is wearing a school uniform.
“after-”
Then, Woojin stares blankly ahead and then lies down again as if nothing happened.
His seat is at the very back.
He was tired. The noise was crazy loud, but since it was a familiar sound, Woojin closed his eyes without thinking much. At that moment, someone tapped him on the shoulder.
“Hey, Han In-ho. Your wife is here.”
Woojin, whose face was covered in fatigue, turned his head. Lee Bomin gestured to the back door of the classroom. Kang Woojin ignored him as if he found it annoying. However, Lee Bomin came into the classroom with a funny smile and whispered in Woojin’s ear.
“babe-”
“Oh, you’re here again? Get out of here.”
“Honey-”
“What is it again?”
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Kang Woo-jin grabbed the back of Lee Bo-min’s neck and moved into the hallway. How should I deal with this troublesome thing? Then Woo-jin’s eyes caught Lee Bo-min’s forearm. The string of his underwear was sticking out through the sleeves of his short-sleeved summer uniform.
Just like that, Kang Woo-jin clings to her and blocks her peripheral vision.
“Hey, your string came down. Please stop blinking.”
Regardless, Ibomin whispered as he pulled up the string as if it was nothing.
“Hey hey, I got confessed to.”
At that moment, Kang Woo-jin felt uncomfortable, but he tried to swallow it.
“······Who is that unfortunate guy?”
It was the first moment of rift between friends.
