short story (2)
Producer Song Man-woo, who had a beard, sat down and immediately recited the order.
“If you come to a chicken feet restaurant, you should order chicken feet, man.”
He then poured soju into the empty glass of the square-jawed director sitting in front of him.
“It’s true that humans are animals of the environment. “If you stay miserable, your situation will become miserable.”
The square-jawed director scratched his head in embarrassment.
“You already know, my situation is miserable right now, so just pretend it’s not the case.”
“You crazy guy. Hey Shin Dong-chun. “Your personality is all dead?”
Producer Song Man-woo and director Shin Dong-chun. The two were very close friends and were from the same SBC drama department. Although not as good as the big name producer Song Man-woo, Shin Dong-chun was also a producer with decent filmmaking at the time. However, director Shin Dong-chun always had a dream.
Shooting a movie.
However, although dramas and movies seem similar at first glance, they are clearly different areas. There are often cases where drama PDs go to the film industry or movie directors go to dramas, but in reality, these only show success stories, and there are dozens of times more failures.
It was never an easy road. Changing positions is extremely difficult.
However, director Shin Dong-chun boldly chose the path of film. He didn’t know that maybe he was bold because he was in a stable period as a drama producer. Or because you are single. Whatever it was, director Shin Dong-chun continued to work on the scenario despite the dissuasion from those around him. After he left SBC, of course.
The scenario that was completed as a result of that work was ‘Heist Investigation’.
Two years back. Director Shin Dong-chun’s ‘Heungshinso’ drifted for about two years without doing anything. Hitting the wall of reality. It’s almost a miracle for a short or independent film to be produced right away from the movie screen. Long hiatus. Even in the meantime, bad luck occurred. I was scammed by someone who approached me to buy a movie, and the guarantee my parents gave me was wrong.
Somehow, director Shin Dong-chun ended up being a bitch. A combination of bad luck struck him with one blow.
In fact, he was sober now and deserved praise from others. Will it ever see the light of day? Fortunately, director Shin Dong-chun’s ‘Heungshinso’ recently managed to get a respirator.
Of course, the problem is that the respiratory tract smells a bit foul.
Anyway, as the generous amount of chicken feet we ordered was being set up, director Shin Dong-chun asked producer Song Man-woo, who was filling his cup.
“By the way, is Author Park doing well?”
“I’m fine then. “He’s busy writing the script.”
“They’re recruiting actors for ‘Profiler Hanryang’ right now. How many copies of the script have been released?”
“Roughly, parts 2 and 3 came out.”
“I’ll be reading and filming soon.”
“By tomorrow or so, there will be articles about what has been confirmed.”
At this point, producer Song Man-woo held up a chicken foot and spoke indifferently.
“Hey, how’s the ‘Healing Office’ short film going?”
“It’s still tough.”
“If you’re that tough, why don’t you just beat me up and join our drama team B? “It would be possible to talk to Sea Blue Studio and have them turn to an external producer.”
Usually, when we say drama B team PD, it has several meanings. A tinkerer, a PD who caused a problem, etc. It also has negative connotations. However, it was different for the B team of producer Song Man-woo, who was a huge player. It was definitely a hit. Because the current board itself is amazing.
Nevertheless, Director Shin Dong-chun shook his head.
“Then the staff starts talking about me, and they ignore my situation for no reason and only end up getting criticized by my brother?”
“Baby, first of all, people have to live and see. Look at your face. It’s just half of it. What? What is the situation now? “Talk to me.”
Soon, director Shin Dong-chun let out a long sigh and explained the current situation in a reasonably concise manner.
“Luckily, an investor came forward.”
“The production cost of that movie was roughly 30 million? It went well, right? however.”
“40 million. I’m not sure about that either. There may be more to come. Even though it’s a short story, it’s still 50 minutes long. Anyway, the investor is an entertainment company, and instead of the entertainment company taking charge of the investment, they asked me to confirm their own actor.”
“···Well, that’s what happened even when I was a producer, right? “What’s new?”
“Among the new faces, the actor who asked me to play the main male lead is Park Jeong-hyuk.”
At that moment, producer Song Man-woo frowned.
“That drunkard? The guy who got ruined while punching? “So that means the investor is GGO Entertainment.”
“that’s right.”
Producer Song Man-woo, who heard the back and forth situation, immediately gave an answer. As a director, he is the top predator in the entertainment industry.
“You’re just saying you want to run the washing machine. Park Jeong-hyuk: He said he would purify his image as if he were starting from the bottom. “If it’s 4000-5000 and it saves Park Jeong-hyuk, it’s not a good business.”
Director Shin Dong-chun, who took a rough shot of a glass of soju, smiled as if he had been liberated.
“It is true that the model of that business is a ‘crime report’. “I didn’t waste years of my life just to do the laundry for a guy like Park Jeong-hyuk.”
“······”
If an actor who has had a history of major assault in the past is appointed as the male lead, the waters of ‘Healing Bureau’, even though it is a short film, will be muddied. Of course, the result may come out good one way or another, but the stigma of a ‘washed-up’ work cannot be erased.
Above all, director Shin Dong-chun’s hard work and perseverance over the past few years were all denied.
here.
“hmm-”
Producer Song Man-woo, who was looking at director Shin Dong-chun across from him with his arms crossed, suddenly opened his mouth.
“Can you introduce me to an actor?”
“yes?? “No, aren’t the actors around you guilty?”
“still. Just because they are at the top doesn’t mean they don’t read independent and short scripts. “I heard Hongstar is still accepting independent scripts.”
“Well, if it’s Hong Hye-yeon, who is full of acting greed, I can understand.”
“But what I’m trying to introduce isn’t those tops, it’s someone else. I’m not sure if he’ll do it.”
“······who?”
When asked again, Producer Song Man-woo recalled a special actor whose ransom he had negotiated a few days ago.
“He’s the guy we cast in our drama. I had a hard time. “His name is Kang Woo-jin, and you wouldn’t know him because he came out recently.”
“Kang Woo-jin? Yes, this is my first time hearing it. He seems like a good rookie. But it’s done. If you were a friend who was in your brother’s drama, you would be a person who is in the prime of his life, but would a friend like that make a short film that doesn’t mean anything? I don’t do it. “They must be busy rowing.”
“······He is the type of person who will definitely explode if our drama airs, so if we catch him now, new investors might come out. Why not give it a try?”
Then Director Shin Dong-chun let out a long sigh.
“2 years. No, almost 3 years. As you know, a lot has happened to me in the meantime. “Now it’s hard to have my ‘report agency’ ignored.”
I drank soju roughly.
“I’m a little tired, brother.”
next day.
As soon as Tuesday morning dawned, entertainment news was abuzz. It was a reference to the fact that the work in question had been confirmed for several days.
『[Issue pick] Hit maker, star writer Park Eun-mi’s new work is all set.』
『Will writer Park Eun-mi x producer Song Man-woo work again this time? New drama actor line-up is spectacular』
It was about ‘a certain amount of profilers’. It was about 5 days ago that Kang Woo-jin took on the role of Assistant Manager Park. After that, producer Song Man-woo increased his speed.
『Viewers are already excited about the news of a new work by ‘Tier 1 hit writer’ Park Eun-mi/Photo』
The blueprint for most of the actors, led by Hong Hye-yeon, who had been confirmed from the beginning, was clear, and most of what remained was contract-related negotiations. Among them, the confirmed one is being used by Sea Blue Studio for promotional purposes.
In other words, the promotion of ‘Profiler Hanryang’ has begun in earnest.
『[Exclusive]’Writer Eun-mi Park’s new work line-up revealed…’Ryu Jeong-min, Hong Hye-yeon’ two tops』
『Ryu Jeong-min, Hong Hye-yeon, Jang Tae-san, and Lee Do-jeong, a large number of top actors appear in the new work by writer Park Eun-mi!』
together.
『[Entertainment Issue] Writer Park Eun-mi’s new work will first air as early as May, production staff: “The initial script has already been released”』
Although it was vague, it stimulated the public’s curiosity by leaking information until the first airing date. Meanwhile, I also came across an article that might arouse some curiosity.
『’Writer Eun-mi Park’ makes a meaningful declaration in an interview: “There will be a true scene-stealer actor in this work.”』
In any case, from Tuesday morning, the entertainment article was ablaze with ‘profiler volume’, and the curiosity and expectations of the public who saw it exploded to the extreme.
Although the power of producer Song Man-woo was strong, the ultra-star writer Park Eun-mi was more powerful to the public.
In fact, in any hit drama, the writer stands out more than the director. But this is a natural flow. Therefore, the media also emphasized that Park Eun-mi was the author of many hit works.
The drama title was officially released around noon on the same day.
『A new work by author Park Eun-mi, joined by Ryu Jeong-min, Hong Hye-yeon, Jang Tae-san, and Lee Do-jeong… The title is ‘Profiler Hanryang’』
This news quickly gained steam and quickly spread to many areas. SNS, of course, YouTube, etc. It was even on YouTube’s real-time video rankings. These were videos from so-called ‘Rekka YouTubers’ that dealt with the issue.
And just by looking at the comments on the videos, you could feel the level of public expectations.
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠI’ve been waiting for this drama ever since rumors started spreadingㅠㅠㅠFinally!!!
-The main characters are Ryu Jeong-min and Hong Hye-yeon… ..But the writer is Park Eun-mi? It’s already getting grandiose… .ㅅㅂSo when is the first airing?
-I heard you mentioned a scene-stealing actor in the interview with writer Park Eun-mi. I wonder what kind of slap you’ll give me in the back… .
-New work by author Eunmi Park… .? It can’t be an ordinary drama hahaha I want to see Shiba quickly.
-No? Writer Park Eun-mi and director Song Man-woo?? But the main characters are Ryu Jung-min and Hong Hye-yeon???? This looks like a hit from the get-go.
-No, but why does Hong Hye-yeon become prettier????
-In addition to the main characters, the lineup of supporting actors is also crazy!
-Hahahaha the author I love so much! I’m always rooting for you!
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As it was a work of great talent, it attracted tremendous attention in a short period of time. and.
『As the promotion for ‘Profiler Hanryang’ begins, interest is pouring in… Will it become the best drama of the year?』
This was only the beginning of publicity.
Early afternoon of the same day. Blue Gaze Film Company.
The time is around 3 o’clock. Square-jawed director Shin Dong-chun sits alone at the shabby Blue Gaze Film Studio. It felt like he was waiting for someone.
He is like that.
“It’s amazing, it’s amazing.”
I was checking out the articles related to ‘Profiler Hanryang’, which is all the rage right now. I was happy but also envious because it was my close brother’s job.
Then.
“But even though you said you would come at 3 o’clock, why don’t you come?”
Director Shin Dong-chun grumbled. According to what the CEO of Blue Eyes Film Company said, Director Park from GGO Entertainment, the investor, would arrive around 3 o’clock. Bring along a few new faces. However, even though it was past 3:05, there was no news.
Director Shin Dong-chun let out a slightly annoyed sigh.
“This is because they are the best.”
10 minutes back. Even though it is 3:20, the people who said they would come do not come. Soon, it was time for director Shin Dong-chun, who clenched his tongue, to stand up and take out a cigarette pack.
-smart.
The bite finally came. Someone knocked on the iron door. Thanks to that, he let out a short sigh and opened the iron door, and a man with an indifferent face was standing in front of the door. Director Shin Dong-chun scanned the man up and down.
‘He’s tall too. Is it okay…? No, the mask is compliant.’
The man looked to be over 180 cm tall, had a neat jawline and short hair. However, the impression was a bit cynical. Anyway, director Shin Dong-chun immediately recognized that he was one of the rookies that GGO Entertainment was bringing in. Because no one else will come at this time except them.
“I heard you’re coming at 3 o’clock? “You’re a little late.”
Director Shin Dong-chun recited with a forced smile. On the other hand, the new man tilted his head slightly.
“Do you mean me?”
“No, no. But what about Director Park? Did you go somewhere to buy coffee? Please come in first.”
Director Shin Dong-chun muttered to himself as he guided the newcomer into a shabby film studio. Soon, the new man also slowly followed him.
Before you know it, the two of you.
-Sigh.
We sat across from each other at the central four-person desk. At the same time, director Shin Dong-chun made eye contact with the new man across from him.
“Director Park will show you the profile.”
I checked the time again. Director Park said he would bring in some new faces. Director Shin Dong-chun thought it would be possible to save time if more newcomers besides him came along.
Plus, the rookie guy sitting in front of me was in better condition than I thought.
‘Anyway, the acting of rookies who were trained like in a factory is the same. It’s okay for a child to be so cold-hearted, but acting is a different story.’
My expectations regarding acting were low. Although GGO Entertainment is large, it is famous for having a lot of boring rookies. Therefore, square-jawed coach Shin Dong-chun casually asked the rookie man across from him.
“Chief Park, why don’t we just wait and watch the performance? Did you prepare? “I probably didn’t just come here to show you my face.”
Then the poker-faced rookie guy stayed still for a few seconds and then nodded.
“First of all, I have some acting to show you.”
“okay. Then show me. “It doesn’t matter if it’s short.”
Acting that has been taught like in a factory is just boring in the long run. Director Shin Dong-chun’s thoughts at that time were exactly this.
however.
-Sigh.
The turnaround was instantaneous. Director Shin Dong-chun said as soon as the new man opposite him started acting.
“······hmm?”
gradually.
“······??”
Slowly, my eyes widened.
“????”
By the time the rookie man calmly finished his performance, it had turned into a huge shock. Director Shin Dong-chun was so surprised that he didn’t even close his eyes.
I just stared at the man sitting in front of me.
On the other hand.
“This is where I get upset.”
The new man announced the end in a very solemn voice. However, director Shin Dong-chun’s shock did not go away.
‘What did I just see…?’
He also had a lot of experience as a drama producer. The actor has seen it to the point where it makes him cringe. But it was the first time I was lost in someone’s acting.
‘It’s as if I saw the character I wrote before my eyes.’ No, maybe more.’
It feels like a character in the scenario jumps out and speaks to me. To that extent, the rookie man’s acting was more vivid than reality. In other words, this is a type of acting method that I have never seen before.
No, this guy was really raised at GGO Entertainment? Does that make sense??
soon.
“······Hey, over there.”
Director Shin Dong-chun’s eyes widened and he opened his mouth with difficulty.
“How long have you been at GGO Entertainment?”
at the same time.
-Rat!
The iron door of the film studio opened quite forcefully. The person who opened the door was a rather fat man. Next to him were two young-looking men and women.
“Hahaha, Director Shin! “I’m a little late!”
A fat man shouting loudly. It seemed like he was probably Chief Park. The people brought in are rookies. Anyway, Director Park looked back and forth between Director Shin Dong-chun and the man sitting in front of him and then shouted again.
“oh my! Are you in a meeting? Who is the person in front of you? actor?”
Here, director Shin Dong-chun, with his eyebrows twitching, turned his gaze to the indifferent man across from him.
“Chief Park… doesn’t know you?”
The man sitting in front of me maintained his expressionless expression.
“I don’t even know this person.”
“uh? what?”
The man spoke in a rather cold tone.
“I think you are mistaken.”
“mistaken? “Me?”
“yes. “I don’t know that person either.”
“···yes? No, what is that? “Then who?”
Then the man chanted in a very low and heavy voice. His upright spirit was like that of a giant.
“My name is Kang Woo-jin.”
