I Only Play Villains

A large group of women (2)

Ha Geuk-sang, whose investment and production was confirmed, immediately set out to set up the production team.

Jang Seung-won was the first to attract Jeong Su-ryun as a staff member.

“Anyway, I thought it would be nice if my older sister was on the team, and it would be helpful for Seo-hoon’s mental care. let’s do it together.”

“Please take good care of me.”

Song Jeong-woo obediently sent Jung Soo-ryeon because he had nothing to go into filming for a while.

I did not forget the words of encouragement.

“Soo-ryun sends you well so that I can take good care of Seo-hoon. know?”

“Yes, yes. My younger brother, whom PD-nim cares about, I will take good care of it so that there are no scratches.”

“Be careful. We don’t know where the traitor is yet.”

“Yes. I will watch it with a hawk’s eye.”

The sibling scandal was apparently caused by a person inside the production team who leaked information to the paparazzi.

It is still unknown who dared to stab a colleague in the back.

So Song Jeong-woo gladly sent Jeong Su-ryun.

Jang Seung-won also assembled a production team by gathering talented cinematographers and art directors step by step.

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Now that the heads who will lead each team are equipped, they have an assortment worthy of a production team.

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Jang Seung-won officially held the first production meeting.

The amount needs to be increased, but anyway, the entire framework of the script is complete.

Various groundwork is required, such as the shooting schedule, location selection, and prop preparation, but the most important thing is casting.

“Now, here is the first mate who will lead our drama, actor Jeong Seo-hoon, the main character. Everyone applauds.”

At the planning meeting, Jang Seung-won formally introduced Jeong Seo-hoon to the production team.

Everyone applauded casually in the sense of cheering.

There are people who knew Jeong Seo-hoon through Illegal, but there were more people working on it for the first time this time.

A young staff member whispered to a colleague.

“Do you invite new actors to the production meeting? You didn’t even call Lee Min-soo?”

“Teachers don’t like places like this in the first place.”

Lee Min-soo was also invited, but he refused, saying that it would not help if an old man like himself participated in the production meeting.

“And there is a saying that an acquaintance of Mr. Jeong Seo-hoon invested heavily in this drama with his own money. They say it’s almost five billion or more?”

“Really? Wow, that’s cool.”

The actual investment amount was 30 billion won, but the preconceived notion of ‘Can an individual do that much?’ was not something that could be ignored.

“Writer Kim Sang-hee nailed it from the start, saying that if it wasn’t for Mr. Jeong Seo-hoon’s main character, and the actor’s acquaintances invested in a large amount. This is not just a rookie actor.”

“The position is almost half co-producer.”

“Besides, because Illy Girl showed a spirited performance in the storage room. I think from the beginning, I thought that having a production meeting together would help the drama succeed.”

Super star actors participate in drama production from the beginning and actively exert influence on planning, such as being involved in the casting of their counterparts.

However, for a rookie who debuted this year to enjoy such a status, it was neither in the past nor in the future in the history of Korean dramas.

In the future, Jeong Seo-hoon will remain as the only case.

“Our drama is a fusion historical drama and a trendy historical drama dealing with the story of Prince Suyang. The historical research goes in the direction of being as thorough as possible, but all the exact names such as Joseon, Suyang, and Danjong are omitted in the work.”

The production team members understood PD’s words at once.

“The direction is to avoid controversy as much as possible, PD.”

“Yes. This does not mean that we cowardly hide behind the curtain of creation and maliciously distort it. I am not suggesting that we fabricate history by representing the United States just because we received American money.”

“At that time, it wasn’t America, and American grandfathers weren’t even born.”

“Anyway, the beautification of Prince Suyang is also strictly avoided. Our Mr. Jeong Seo-hoon will fulfill his role as an attractive villain actor, but Grand Prince Suyang will not be portrayed as an attractive villain.”

“Yes, I understand the core concept.”

“Therefore, from now on, titles such as Joseon, Munjong, Suyang, and Danjong are prohibited. Royal family, great army, young king, nephew, uncle, please refer to them as they appear in the script. We have to be careful about that right now.”

“Yes, PD.”

Jang Seung-won took control of the atmosphere right from the start.

He was charismatic with a different color from Song Jung-woo, and showed a PD-like dignity.

“There are actors who have been decided on by the writer for some roles, but a significant number of roles are still undecided. Starting today, I will choose my casting target step by step.”

“PD-nim, actor Jeong Seo-hoon is also here today, so how about choosing Queen Jeong-hee first?”

“You can’t call me Queen Jeonghee. Just call it Daegun’s wife.”

“Oh, sorry.”

“Seo Hoon, do you have any actresses in mind for the role? The author says he hasn’t thought about it yet. Still, you will be with Seo Hoon as a married couple.”

With the attitude of seriously listening to his opinion, Jeong Seo-hoon recalled the actresses in the movies he had seen.

“I don’t have eyes to see the role. I think it would be better for the production team to decide.”

“Um, but if we pick a few candidates, give them some serious thought.”

Jang Seung-won’s attitude was definitely closer to that of a top star, not a rookie.

“PD-nim, how about holding an audition just for the sake of topicality? At least for the newbies. If Jeong Seo-hoon said that he would choose his spouse in the play, it would be a topic of discussion.”

“Um, are you okay? It might be better to put in a fresh mask rather than a worthy actress. It’s worth the name, since our Seo Hoon-ssi is flying enough.”

In terms of speaking, Seo-hoon Jeong is not a rookie, but rather a star actor who has been on the acting stage for more than 10 years.

Kim Sang-hee chuckled and intervened.

“Then, Mr. Seo Hoon has to choose two wives for himself? Because there are times when I was young.”

“Ah, I see. Seo-hoon, I envy you.”

According to the script, the ages of Daegun in the play are divided into three categories.

Child actor days, young people in their 20s, late 30s causing rebellion.

Jeong Seo-hoon plays in his 20s with his real face and in his 30s with old makeup.

And Daegun’s wife plans to use different actresses depending on when she was in her 20s and 30s.

“If you’re just aiming for a topic, how about choosing a young Daegun’s wife as a friend who plays an idol role…”

“Go scold! No matter how fusion sageuk is, is there any chance that a smoke stone will be thrown into powder by mistake!”

“I am also against idols. Well, it doesn’t matter if you come to the audition. I’m going to pick it after seeing the acting anyway.”

Kim Sang-hee also shot in support, and the staff who spoke out shrank for no reason.

The members carefully recommended actors with suitable images for the role, and the PD and the writer listened attentively and took notes.

Every time an actor’s name came up, Jeong Seo-hoon searched for it on his laptop and looked for a filmograph.

With an earphone in one ear, I searched for and watched a collection of actors’ main acting scenes on YouTube.

“But what about sponsorship or PPL?”

“Since it’s a historical drama, there must be a lot of restrictions, but I take as much as I can. There is absolutely no need to force it in.”

“Actually, we’re already getting a lot of inquiries about wanting to put in the PPL.”

“Do you have anything to put in it?”

“To be honest, I tried my best, but it is not a prop that can be put in the Joseon Dynasty, no, in the drama. Here is the list.”

As if the staff had waited, they quickly handed over the summary to the producer and writer.

Jang Seung-won, who checked the items on the list of PPL inquiries, groaned slightly.

“Well······. Do these people think our drama is science fiction? A story about traveling to the past in a time machine?”

“Still, I see a few things worth putting in. Something like a ceramic plate or bowl here. There is also a silver spoon.”

“Oh, is it? Let’s take care of those things.”

From the beginning, a huge amount of production cost was secured, but the PD and the writer did not forget to take care of the profit as meticulously as possible.

Looking at that scene, Jeong Seo-hun suddenly remembered what Song Jeong-woo had said before.

‘The scenery outside the screen that does not appear on the screen is sometimes more important. It’s because the inside of the screen comes alive when it’s firmly supported in an invisible place.’

I suddenly remembered those words when I saw him meticulously taking care of the profits that can support the drama, not just directing the drama and taking care of the content.

After a production meeting that lasted for several hours, Jang Seung-won’s back was drenched in sweat before he knew it.

But the eyes still burn tirelessly.

“PD-nim, why don’t we just organize this today? Everyone looks tired, so I can’t seem to come up with ideas.”

When Kim Sang-hee offered a small hint, Jang Seung-won looked around and nodded.

“I guess so. So, everyone. Before I close, let me say one last thing. It’s shorter and thicker than the principal’s instruction, so let go of the burden.”

Everyone paid attention to Jang Seung-won with an expression exhausted from fatigue and hunger.

“As those in the know know, this piece, The Underworld, came from a terrestrial channel.”

“…”

I didn’t post my name openly, but there was no one who didn’t know that it was KBC.

“I’m going to show the terrestrial broadcasters who have looked down on lower extremities what real extremities are.”

It is a statement with a double meaning.

Ambition to show how cable properly penetrates terrestrial broadcasting through the drama lower drama.

Some of them admired a little, saying that it was a proper relationship from the title.

‘I think this drama will do really well.’

‘Because Kim Sang-hee and Jung Seo-hoon have reunited…’

‘Isn’t it really over 30% this time?’

CV Cable has never achieved a 30% mark with a drama.

If it exceeds 30%, it is a new record achieved since the founding of Cable.

“Long-distance marathon, let’s do well together.”

***

[Jeong Seo-hoon’s new historical drama?]

[Cable’s delightful drama begins!]

[Hageuk production team announces large-scale public audition! It is revealed that it is a plan to excavate a large number of newcomers.]

[Shooting will begin in January next year at the latest.]

CV Cable decided to hold the largest audition since its foundation.

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Not all major roles were cast internally, but some were selected through open auditions.

“There are no pre-appointees. All auditioned roles are conducted by audition only.”

Auditions are usually held for topicality after they have been confirmed internally.

However, Jang Seung-won emphasized in an interview that such a trick would never happen.

“Even if we fail to find a satisfactory actor through audition and turn to casting, the process is transparently announced. Those who have dreams of becoming an actor, please feel free to knock on the door of the audition site.”

The production team, which secured a good script, a good producer, and an overflowing production budget, was relaxed.

With only a large-scale public audition, Ha Geuk-sang firmly imprinted its name on the public.

With this momentum, it seemed like I would film 20% from the start and do it.

“You must be upside down at KBC by now. Oh, just imagining it makes me feel comfortable.”

On the first day of the audition, Jang Seung-won held onto Jeong Seo-hoon and Kim Sang-hee and pretended to sweep their insides with a broad smile.

“It is still far. We have to maintain an audience rating of 30% or more until the end of the show to really give KBC a shot.”

“It raises the momentum. It is easier to win a fight that you would normally win if you start with momentum.”

“Seohun, you know you have to choose a spouse today, right? Look carefully and decide. Seo Hoon’s opinions are quite large.”

“You saw Seo Hoon’s application documents, too. Was there anyone in particular that caught your eye?”

“There are a few, but I don’t know. Ah, but I thought Lina would be pretty good.”

“If it’s Rina… are you referring to the girl group Serbia Center Rina?”

Jang Seung-won hurriedly confirmed the application.

Serbia Center Lina. My name is Han Seo-hee.

She is in her 3rd year of debut and is in charge of visuals for a self-proclaimed tier 1 girl group that is steadily gaining popularity.

Although he debuted at the age of 15 and has just entered his second year of high school, he is famous for his tall height of 168 cm and his slender and superior height.

“I accidentally found acting for a while in an entertainment program, and it felt good.”

“But even if it was good to act for a while, it’s a girl group with no acting experience…”

“Just looking at the visual feel, I thought she would be suitable as a wife of a great army when she was young. Acting is something you don’t know until you stand in front of a camera.”

Kim Sang-hee nodded with an enlightened face.

“Well, I don’t know what will happen if the best acting idol in the world is put together with Seo Hoon. But did Seo-Hoon like that style?”

“I only saw the synergistic fit as partners.”

“I understand, I understand.”