Chapter 140

I Will Live as an Actor Episode 140

That summer.

The filming location of Soseo (小暑), under the scorching sun, is a series of forced marches. The intense heat causes thick drops of sweat to drip down just by standing still, and the lighting from various light sources makes you feel as if you are in the middle of the Gobi Desert rather than Seoul, South Korea.

‘Wouldn’t that make Actor Son burn out?’

The assistant director is looking at the filming site with a worried expression. There is a common saying in Chungmuro. It is said that the atmosphere of Crankin determines the success or failure of box office success. Because of this, the first day of filming is bound to be more tense than ever. In that sense, the filming location of The Outlaw is so cold that it does not match the weather of a midsummer day.

“NG.”

Director Baek Jang-hoon raises his hand. It means to take a break for a while. Actress Son Hwa-won, who was at the center of the filming site, was shedding thick drops of sweat as if she had been hit by heavy rain.

“Minjeong, how many clothes do you have already?”

The youngest member of the costume team carefully raises three fingers. Son Hwa-won climbs and descends the steep slope of the gosi village several times. They said that they visited a small village on the outskirts of Seoul to capture the protagonist’s rookie days, when he had not yet passed the bar exam.

However, due to repeated NGs, I had already changed the same outfit three times. It was a shame because it was a shabby training suit. If it had been expensive clothing, it would have been just as troublesome.

“Do you think it can be finished today?”

The assistant director looks like he is scratching his head. The atmosphere at the filming site, referred to as Baek Jang-hoon’s division, is more united than any other filming team in Chungmuro. Therefore, I also know why director Baek Jang-hoon insists on re-shooting. All of this is to get a slightly better picture.

“sorry!”

Actress Son Hwa-won keeps her head down, ruffling her sweat-soaked hair as if she is feeling sorry for the delay in filming because of her. The staff, including cinematographer Do Wook Do, wave their hands as if it is no big deal.

That’s because director Baek Jang-hoon’s reshoots were a common occurrence. Since he is a director who pursues perfection, no one can criticize the actors. It was then.

“Hwawon, please drink some of this.”

A hand is placed over Sohn Hwa-won’s shoulder. The expression on his face, which had been restless just a moment ago as if he was about to commit a grave sin, soon brightens. This is because the main character of the voice was none other than England. The iced tea that suddenly pops out makes you forget the heat.

“England, you don’t have any filming today, right?”

I guess I remembered it only after the iced tea had cooled down my esophagus.

“I’m a crank, so of course I have to appear. Moreover, when the main character of the movie starts filming, how can the supporting actor be left out?”

“Oh, what about the lead role? I was lucky...”

“Don’t belittle me like that again. Have you already forgotten how many actors wanted to play the role you played? Even the actors I saw in the last production were all from Chungmuro. “He’s a group of people, but he beat all those actors and became an older brother. Have confidence.”

“Hey, lower your voice, what’s the point of breaking everything...”

He is still a humble man, as he was then and now. In terms of acting ability, there are only a handful of actors of the same age group that can compete with him, but his confidence still seems to remain as it was when he was a child actor.

“England, by the way, what should I do? It’s already my seventh shot. It doesn’t matter if it’s hard for me, but even the director of photography has to run around like that.”

As if recreating the scenery of a gosi village, the slope of Daldongne is unusually steep. Since there are no geographical requirements to install a track, the cinematographer has no choice but to use his own body to move it. Not to mention lighting and sound.

“I’m sure you all understand. It’s not because you’re not good at acting, it’s because the director wants to produce a better picture.”

Didn’t you once roam the filming set under director Baek Jang-hoon, being called ’10 million cameos’? Thanks to this, I already knew how many reshoots director Baek Jang-hoon had to do. Was it because of Britain’s response? A simple smile appears beneath the sweat-soaked hair.

“Brother, is Hae-Jeon late today too?”

Sitting closest to Chairman Wang is Kim Min-cheol, the president of Jeongil Foods. He was Chairman Wang’s brother-in-law and uncle to Jeong Hae-seok. He continues speaking with his greedy cheeks twitching.

“I know today is a gathering of all the CEO-level executives of affiliates, but you’re so late. Tsk. When will that guy come to his senses?”

Even if they are executives of affiliates, they are not all executives of the same affiliate. In the case of Kim Min-cheol, the president of Jeongil Foods, in some ways he is the true backbone of Jeongil Group. Jeong Man-su, Chairman Wang of Jeongil Group, was a man without blood or tears.

Wasn’t he the person who overtook all of his brothers and swallowed up the group? However, in the midst of all this, he made an exception for his youngest sister and cherished her dearly. Since he is the husband of such a sister, he can speak confidently even in a gathering of affiliated executives.

“Oppa, you’re right. There are a lot of rumors that Seo-Jun is being very promiscuous these days. I wonder if this will take a toll on the company’s image.”

“Honey, why are you talking like that in front of me? Moreover, other executives are also present. Brother, if I come to an interpretation, I will take care of it properly. You are a person who will lead the company in the future, so you should not play around like that any longer. “Are you?”

Chairman Wang smiles mysteriously. As time went by, didn’t his tiger-like facial expression become wrinkled and his body become very senile? The age spots on the backs of his hands clearly showed his age. It was then.

“Master, you have arrived.”

At the words of the housekeeper, the atmosphere at the table suddenly changes. The faces of the executives who were eating like they were just moments ago are also tense. Jeong Hae-seok (Great Britain) appeared in a suit toward the long table.

“Are you here, Hae-seok? Come and sit down. On a day like today, you have to hurry.”

Jeong Hae-seok ignores his aunt’s words and bows his head straight to Chairman Wang, who is sitting at the head of the table. And then he suddenly takes a step forward. The place where his gaze was directed was none other than the seat where Kim Min-cheol (his uncle), CEO of Jeongil Foods, was sitting.

“Why is Boss Kim sitting here?”

“uh?”

Kim Min-cheol is taken aback by the sudden question. Jeongil Group’s succession structure is solid. In the past, didn’t Chairman Wang engulf the group, even causing a brotherly rebellion?

Therefore, Chairman Wang had only one son, and that was Jeong Hae-seok. If Kim Min-cheol is a true bone, then Jeong Hae-seok is definitely a holy bone among holy bones.

“Hae-seok, what kind of manner of speaking is that to your uncle?”

The aunt raises her eyes and says, but Jeong Hae-seok responds with a mockery. He tilts up the corner of his mouth and rests his long finger on his uncle’s shoulder.

“I heard that it was a gathering of executives from affiliates. Of course, this is my seat as usual, but today President Kim is sitting there.”

“That’s because you came home late today.”

“Is there a case where a dog owned by the owner of the house sits on the owner’s seat and eats when he or she is away for a short period of time?”

At Jeong Hae-seok’s words, the eyes of the executives sitting across from each other at the long table widen to the size of a flower lantern. The aunt is also glaring at Jeong Hae-seok. However, Chairman Wang, who is sitting at the head of the table, seems to be enjoying the situation with an old-fashioned gaze.

“Stand up.”

At Jeong Hae-seok’s firm words, Kim Min-cheol, CEO of Jeongil Foods, stands up from his seat, enduring the humiliation. The camera captures him getting up from his seat. The slight trembling of his fingertips clearly shows how humiliated he is by the current situation. It was then.

“Ah, why don’t you really stand up?”

Jeong Hae-seok sneers and presses Kim Min-cheol’s shoulder once again. Then he goes straight to Chairman Wang, who is sitting at the head of the table, and speaks.

“Father, I had a drink today while I was meeting a buyer. Then, I’ll go in first.”

Chairman Wang allows it with a brief nod of his head. The scene ends by alternately showing the back of Jeong Hae-seok walking away and the humiliated expression of Kim Min-cheol sitting back down in his seat.