I Only Play Villains

PD and lower extremity (1)

There is no place where rumors are as fast as this floor.

It will probably go into Song Jung-woo’s ears in less than a day, not even a day.

Should I turn off the phone today, Kim Sang-hee thought for a moment and sighed alone.

“What can I do? This time PD-nim would be better.”

As a best friend in the drama world, he is also close with Song Jeong-woo’s wife. However, in order to create a better work, it is inevitable.

In the first place, the reason Song Jung-woo and Kung-jjak got along well was because he directed the film as if he had drawn his own script.

“You can buy a big drink and give me a better script next time.”

Since the manager was confident and signed an OK sign, it would be quick and easy to get the director’s approval, right?

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Now that the organization is confirmed, it is time to take the next step.

Manager Yang Joon-gyu went up to get approval, and PD Jang Seung-won started a 1:1 meeting with Kim Sang-hee.

“Writer, you know the style of our director, right? You probably want more than 30 episodes. It’s a relief if you don’t call for 50 episodes.”

“There is no story worth expanding into 30 or 50 episodes. If you see PD Jang, you know that.”

“I know. I don’t mean to forcefully increase the number of episodes. Such words may come out, so I ask you in advance not to be too upset about it.”

Jang Seung-won continued to speak while maintaining a sad smile.

“Still, I don’t know how it can be extended to 20 episodes… This is just for me personally! It’s a question, so feel free to think about it.”

Kim Sang-hee was not angry at all.

From the beginning, when I brought this script to KBC, I expected to receive an offer like this.

Asking for an increase to 20 episodes is rather good.

“I will consider it. And for the lead role, we will cast Jeong Seo-hoon.”

“Yes, yes, you have emphasized it several times. As soon as I saw the script, I immediately thought of Jeong Seo-hoon. I can’t think of any other actor that suits me other than Jung Seo-hoon.”

I wouldn’t lie, but I wouldn’t say it with 100% certainty.

Since the writer is an actor who actively promotes it, of course there must be a greater sense of duty to do so.

“It takes a bit for her face to be a bit young, but that can save her charm. It will also be covered with makeup. Yes, no problem.”

“I want to receive 150,000 per synagogue.”

“That’s about it, well, now, as long as the artist’s reputation is good, there’s no problem. It seems that the person who should have earned over 100 million won received too little from Illy Girl.”

“It’s not me, it’s the actor Jung Seo-hoon’s appearance fee.”

“…”

“I signed an S-level contract for the sequel to the storage room. Of course, we should be treated that way so that there will be no gossip, right?”

“Uh, um. that is······.”

Jang Seung-won was embarrassed for a while, so he blurted out his words and quickly rectified the flow of thoughts.

There is nothing wrong with Kim Sang-hee’s words.

Although he only appeared twice, Jeong Seo-hoon proved his qualifications and was recognized for his qualifications in the movie version.

It is impossible to present a B- or A-grade contract to an actor who has already signed a contract at the S-level level.

‘Chief, he said he couldn’t do it because of his old temperament.

But if you say you can’t do it here, Kim Sang-hee might really go to another broadcasting station.

You can’t sprinkle ashes on already cooked rice.

“I will take responsibility and make an appearance contract.”

“thanks. I already said something, so it was a matter of pride.”

Jang Seung-won worked hard to think of dozens of words to convince the director.

***

When the lieutenant opened his eyes, it was not Jeong Seo-hun’s room.

Everywhere is full of the smell of alcohol and the sound of snoring, and men and women are scattered all over each other.

The lieutenant, who was looking around the traces of a frantic drinking party that had taken place all night, slapped a subordinate who had stretched out right next to him.

“Sergeant Kohhak, wake up!”

However, none of the stretched subordinates even think about getting up.

The lieutenant staggered to his feet, settled down in a less disturbed place, and gulped down a glass of cold water.

“Lieutenant Rashid. It is an order.”

Then an unfamiliar voice suddenly approached and held out the sealed document.

Checking the rank insignia, it is a messenger belonging to the resort control unit.

“Now that the vacation is over, it is an order from the superior to return to the front.”

“…is the vacation over?”

The lieutenant was speechless as he checked the order with the seal of the superior unit.

My eyes automatically returned to the stage where I was putting on an impressive play last night.

The empty stage flooded with sunlight instead of lighting was full of lonely silence, as if saying yesterday’s play was just a dream of one night.

“Still, I still have three more days to spare before departure.”

“You are going to the front line, but you have to completely remove all the alcohol you have been drinking. It is an order to abstain from drinking from this moment on.”

“i get it.”

It wasn’t until the sun went down at noon that the men began waking up one by one.

Despite the order to put the front lines, none of the subordinates were shaken, and rather cheered as if they had waited.

He said that a long vacation was rather boring, and he showed the will to fight to quickly destroy the enemy.

Three days later, Rashid’s platoon returned to the front lines.

Life on the battlefield continued, repeating death and killing again.

And Jeong Seo-hoon’s life was no longer a vague memory.

Another clear world that is not a dream, the other side of the mirror where the nostalgia is no longer special.

Even after being promoted to captain and given a major, Rashid did not fret.

Having established himself as a young and seasoned warrior on the battlefield, he was widely known as a war hero trusted and followed by his subordinates.

Even though it was worn out by many deaths, a corner of my heart cherished the life of Jeong Seo-hun.

“What will the battalion commander do later when the war is over?”

A subordinate who was forcibly discharged from the military due to the amputation of one leg asked such a question at the last declaration ceremony.

The war hero, now a lieutenant colonel, thought for a moment before answering.

“Well. Should I try to become a theater actor…”

“Are you talking about actors?”

The subordinate who had trusted his back for a long time laughed quietly.

Before even asking if it was meant to be ridicule or encouragement, the lieutenant colonel felt thrown back into his original world.

***

As soon as he woke up at the Nonhyeon-dong house, it was Kim Sang-hee’s text message that greeted Jeong Seo-hoon.

[Writer] I was approved for the program and the appearance fee was confirmed. Now that the main cast has been set, other actors will be selected.

[Me] Then, when can we start filming?

[Writer] You must be in a hurry hahahaha No matter how fast, it will take at least several months.

[Me] Does it take that long?

[Writer] It’s not easy to produce a drama. It’s common that even after preparing for 1 or 2 years, it ends up overturning. More than a housing association.

[Me] I want it to go into production as soon as possible.

[Writer] True. I have to meet with PD, are you available today? If not today, maybe next time.

[Me] It will be today. Please text the location and time.

[Writer] I get it.

Jeong Seo-hun jumped up from his seat and looked in the mirror.

After resting in the mirror, I searched the eyes of the commander who had spent two years on the front line.

‘Should I become a theater actor?’

‘Are you talking about actors?’

I’ll be sure to ask what the subordinate meant when I go back later.

There was a gap of 2 years in reality, but now my head is clear without much confusion in my memory.

***

PD Jang Seung-won was a middle-aged man with sharper eyes and a sharper physique than Song Jeong-woo.

If Song Jeong-woo had an empty image, Jang Seung-won gives off a slightly nervous impression.

“I’m PD Jang Seung-won from KBC.”

“This is Jung Seo-hoon.”

Jang Seung-won, who handed over the business card, started by praising Jeong Seo-hoon’s career.

“Illegal, chief. I’ve taken care of both. I was really impressed with Seohun Jeong’s acting skills. As the lead in this drama, I believe that I will be able to digest the role so well that no one can replace it.”

“thank you.”

During the ice-breaking time, Jang Seung-won focused on light personal matters and talked about himself.

Unlike Song Jeong-woo and Hwang In-joon, who talk non-stop, their talk is not thick, but they are the same in that they skillfully lead the atmosphere.

“If actor Jeong Seo-hoon plays the lead role, casting for the rest of the roles will go smoothly.”

“PD-nim, would you say that teacher Lee Min-soo does it unconditionally?”

“Oh yeah?”

“Yes. I sneakily asked him, but when he said that actor Jeong Seo-hoon was appearing, he asked for a suitable role for himself.”

“If teacher Lee Min-soo also appears, Ayu, the director will be very happy.”

“By the way, what role am I going to play?”

When Jeong Seo-hoon asked, Jang Seung-won was puzzled and looked back at Kim Sang-hee.

“Haven’t you told me about your role yet?”

“Actually, I didn’t even tell you the title.”

“No, why did you do that?”

“Ah, there is an if. What should I do if they don’t accept me because it’s my first challenge here and there?”

“Could it be possible?”

“Even if you say no, you might try to cut production costs. Or give some restrictions on casting rights. Then it’s the same as not accepting it from my point of view.”

Jang Seung-won understood as he stroked his chin.

“Well, it could have been.”

“It would be really sad if that happened, but I tried to do my next film with a different script. I thought I’d rather leave it alone than to make it roughly.”

“Is the title of the drama a lower drama?”

Jeong Seo-hoon asked as if leaning forward.

Kim Sang-hee smiled heartily at the desire to act in her pupils.

Jang Seung-won was also slightly surprised when Jung Seo-hoon, who had been calm all along, suddenly showed an active attitude upon hearing the title, saying to himself, ‘Look at this?’

“Yes, the title is a drama. I didn’t say it because I was afraid the broadcasting station wouldn’t accept it. There is a part of me that is a bit timid.”

For a moment, Jeong Seo-hun and Jang Seung-won looked at each other with the same expression.

“The lower extremity… I feel something about the title. What is it?”

“Do you want to guess? It’s a historical drama.”

“history······.”

The title of “Hageuksang” and the genre of historical drama.

Jeong Seo-hoon read the various events that came to mind at the same time step by step.

There are many cases that go through both at the same time.

However, if it is a role that is popular enough to be made into a drama, and that it is likely to draw good ratings, it is a role that Kim Sang-hee prepared for herself…

The moment a certain name settled in my head after defeating many candidates, I stared at Kim Sang-hee with sharp eyes.

“Are you sure you’re having a baby?”

“I knew it.”

Kim Sang-hee giggled and put the thick first script book, which had already been released up to 16 episodes, on the table.

＜The Bottom Line: The King’s Uncle＞

“This is Grand Army Suyang. my part.”

“Yes.”

I feel a great heat squirm in my chest.

Prince Suyang, King Sejo.

A collection of characters that were only passed on in Korean history when studying for the CSAT, which is nothing more than a record of the past.

However, the combination of typography, which is nothing more than a proper noun passing through history, gave new life to Jeong Seo-hoon through Kim Sang-hee’s script.

Jang Seung-won asked.

“What does Grand Prince Suyang look like in actor Jeong Seo-hoon’s mind?”

This question might be the first test of dealing with an actor as a PD.

Jung Seo-hoon fumbled with his eyes several times for the subtitle, ＜The King’s Uncle＞ written on the cover of the script.

A name that had existed in my head only for historical records and records, and only for passing my studies.

It was gaining a life of its own, traveling back and forth in my head and heart.

He led the battalion members to hunt enemies on the front line, absorbed even the experience of a lieutenant colonel who was in charge of the corner of his team’s strategy, and was developing a new look of his own.

The life conceived in an instant in Jeong Seo-hoon’s head prepares to be born into the world.

‘Is this the feeling that the character comes to life as the writer said?’

Jinwook Lee just had to show his current self in front of the camera as it is.

Kim Chan only had to briefly bring out the mixed experience between the lieutenant and Jeong Seo-hoon.

But now it was different.

A third being, not a lieutenant colonel or Jeong Seo-hun.

The typefaces that had remained only as academic records in his head were randomly absorbing what he felt and experienced so far, creating Jeong Seo-hun’s own large army of students.

“The subtitle ‘The King’s Uncle’ seems to emphasize the meaning that Grand Prince Suyang in the author’s drama is not the real king, but just the true king’s uncle.”

“Yes. And what?”

“I think the flow of the play would have depended on how well the usurper could revive the heartless image of a usurper who illicitly covets the crown. That seems to be the intention of the writer.”

“I think there might be more.”

“I think any writer I’ve seen… would have set up a fictional reason for coveting the crown, no, realistically.”

“You can say plausibly. Because that is a compliment.”

“But that reason, far from justifying Grand Prince Suyang, seems to be in the direction of making his identity as evil more distinct. No, I would like it that way.”

Jang Seung-won let out a small moan, and Kim Sang-hee looked back at the PD proudly.

“How do you like my pick?”

“It’s the best.”

***

Kim Sang-hee felt refreshed as if he had washed his cardiovascular system.

I wanted to show this to PD right away.

That interpretation ability and imagination that allows you to read your intentions in depth on the spot just by looking at the title and subtitle of the script you just saw for the first time.

At the first meeting, I wanted to strongly engrave what kind of person I am as an actor outside the screen, rather than a role on the screen, in the producer’s head.

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Now Jang Seung-won is the main character of the drama, and no other actor can even think of it.

Even when you want to film another historical drama later, Jeong Seo-hoon will be the first thing that comes to mind.

It felt so good.

I thought I could pull out the progress today.

“PD, writer, protagonist. Since we have everything we need, shall we hold a temporary production meeting?”

“Oh, good! I have a lot of time today!”