Chapter 99:

Chapter 99:

The unexpected call to Yooil came from none other than Yoon Seula.

Congratulations on the Newcomer Award, Yooil~

"Thank you."

Though he responded promptly, Yooil still felt bewildered.

They had exchanged texts since their time with the traveling theater troupe, but this was the first time Yoon Seula had called him.

Yooil, you're filming right now, aren't you?

"Yes, I'm shooting a drama that's scheduled to air next year."

Right! Shadows of Faith. I'm really looking forward to it~

After a brief exchange, Yoon Seula's voice, which had been engaged in light-hearted talk, took on a subtly serious tone.

Yooil, have you ever thought about doing theater again?

"Theater?"

She continued in a gentle voice.

I'm not sure if you know, but I have a director friend. Kim Juwon

"!"

Yooil involuntarily stood up upon hearing that name.New novel chapters are published at novelhall.com Juwon?'

It was a familiar name.

Back when the Wolmyeongdae Theater Club was staging Romeo in Wonderland, he was the director Heo Jiyu often mentioned as her role model.

Director Kim Juwon has been directing for 15 years with the Korean Theater Company and has received awards at the Korea Theater Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards. He is one of the most actively working directors.

That friend is preparing a new play. It's audition time right now.

Yoon Seula spoke slowly.

But I recommended you to Juwon.

"!"

Yooil's eyes widened.

Sorry for recommending you without asking first. He asked me if I knew any fresh, talented actors and you were the first person I thought of. I know you must be busy with the drama shooting, but

"I'd like to audition."

Huh?

Yoon Seula's voice was filled with surprise.

I haven't even told you the title yet?

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Yooil glanced at the progress rate floating before his eyes and spoke slowly.

"Ordinary Family, right?"

Oh, right! You knew!

Of course, he knew the title of the play because he had heard it from Brion.

However, Yooil's decision to participate in the play wasn't solely due to the goal achievement rate.

The experience of acting on stage during From the Ground still vividly lingered in his memory. His desire to stand on stage again, given the opportunity, hadn't changed.

Regardless of what it might be.

As soon as the call with his agency ended, Brion's voice began to resonate in his head.

Ordinary Family by writer Kim Yehee is a play that won a New Spring Literary Award in the 2000s. Its timeless story is one of its strengths.

Then Brion started to briefly explain the plot of the play. Listening to the explanation, Yooil slowly nodded his head.

This could be interesting.'

Yooil, his eyes sparkling, threw a toy to the eagerly wagging puppy. Watching the puppy wag its tail from side to side, a sense of excitement began to build in Yooil's heart.

* * *

"Han Yooil?"

"Yeah. I felt it while performing together on stage. He's a talented guy."

Listening to Yoon Seula's words, Kim Juwon scratched his head under the worn-out grey beanie he wore every time he directed a play. It was his lucky beanie.

I did watch the traveling theater troupe But, hey, that PD really knew how to edit~

Come on, I performed on the stage with him! Dont you trust my eyes?!

Frustrated, Yoon Seula clenched her fists. If it weren't for their friendship, she might have thrown a punch or two. If only she could just show her memories in full.

Part of me just wants to use the actors Ive known for a long time. It's not like there are no actors in their late 30s playing high school students in this industry

Didnt you say you wanted to work with fresh faces, actors you havent worked with before?

Seeing Yoon Seula's hesitant expression, Kim Juwon readjusted his beanie. That was precisely why she was considering auditions.

Anyway Thanks for reaching out directly.

Yoon Seula sighed at Kim Juwons gruff words of gratitude.

!'

It was then that Kim Juwon fully realized what Han Yooil was doing.

If one were to categorize the play <Ordinary Family>, it would be a sci-fi drama.

Set in a distant, radiation-polluted future Earth where most of humanity had either migrated to other planets or perished, the central characters were three: a girl, a grandmother, and a humanoid exploration robot.

The role Yooil was auditioning for was this robot'.

While such a role could easily become cringeworthy, Han Yooil's portrayal was understated.

Moreover, the robot he portrayed wasn't a clich character.

It doesn't feel like he's imitating anyone.'

Kim Juwon could tell from Yooil's tone, expressions, and eye movements that he had crafted a new character exclusively for this moment.

Ah.'

He finally understood why his friend had so fervently recommended this actor.

Interesting.'

And refreshing.

Kim Juwon raised her eyebrows and asked,

"Yooil, have you read the script for <Ordinary Family>?"

"Yes."

Kim Juwon nodded as if he had expected this answer.

And then thought quickly.

Is there really a need to see him read the script?'

No need.'

Kim Juwon swiftly concluded and stood up from her seat.

"Let's meet again in a few days."

Kim Juwon extended her rough hand towards Yooil.

"That will be a formal meeting."

* * *

After the casting for the robot' role, the final piece of the puzzle for <Ordinary Family>, had been completed, Yooil was busily attending his year-end schedules.

Then, on the late evening before the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony, Yooil found a brief moment of respite and decided to turn on Shasta Live.

"Please bear with me even if I look a bit odd. I started this stream just before going to bed due to lack of time."

Huh?

You know saying things like that could get you in trouble with the law of beauty

Your beauty is insane

Yooil, why is your skin so good?

The number of viewers in the live broadcast had soon exceeded five thousand.

Thanks to the overseas export of <The Sun and Moon> and the variety shows Yooil had appeared in, the proportion of English comments was also increasing day by day.

Eng plz

Where is MALANG?

love u yu-il

"Malang is sleeping over there."

Yooil, who had been filming his face, turned the camera to show the dog deeply asleep on the sofa, stretching its legs.

"But did you all watch <Please Take Care of My Doggie>? How do you all know Malang."

Of course

I've watched it so many times I know the lines by heart

Yooil's lips curved up involuntarily as he watched the rapidly climbing chat.

"Ah. Thank you. Please give Malang lots of love."

Love Malang!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG

Ahh Yooil love you!!!!!!!

As Yooil was earnestly reading the fans' comments, his phone rang.

"Ah, everyone. Please hold on a moment."

Yooil quickly checked the message. It was from Min Woojin.

Min Woojin Manager Hyung: Yooil, you really need to sleep now, please

Min Woojin Manager Hyung: Seriously

Min Woojin Manager Hyung: I'm getting calls from the director, please..

Ah.'

Yooil turned his eyes to the camera with an awkward smile.