The Face Genius Actor

Episode 061

While I was wondering how to respond with an uneasy feeling,

Director Yoo Sung-hyo seemed to realize something was wrong and quickly added:

-Ah. Please don’t misunderstand. I’m not calling to blame you.

“…Pardon?”

-Rather, I wanted to express my gratitude. If it weren’t for you, our drama that everyone is working hard on… I would have ruined it.

I could only hear Director Yoo Sung-hyo’s voice over the phone.

But even just from his voice, I could fully feel his sincerity.

It was clear that Director Yoo Sung-hyo wasn’t holding any resentment and was genuinely grateful to me.

‘Considering the director’s position, this can’t be easy…’

Not just anyone could be responsible for a film and attract 8 million viewers.

It was something that could only be done after honing one’s skills and studying for a long time.

Moreover, Director Yoo Sung-hyo was a self-aware individual.

This was evident just from the fact that he strictly adhered to the 52-hour workweek while filming.

A person perfect in every way, inside and out.

Director Yoo Sung-hyo was striving to become such a person, and.

This fact demonstrated how much he cared about the opinions of those around him.

And for such a person, my criticism could have been a ‘sore spot’.

It could have led to thoughts like, “I’m working so hard, how dare you say this or that?”

‘But the director accepted the criticism without showing any such signs.’

I was deeply impressed by Director Yoo Sung-hyo’s attitude.

Apart from everything else, it wasn’t easy for someone with Director Yoo Sung-hyo’s level of experience to do this.

Especially if the other party was an actor who had never landed a main lead role before.

But Director Yoo Sung-hyo not only frankly admitted his mistake but was even expressing gratitude to me.

I had felt to some extent that he was that kind of person on set, but Director Yoo Sung-hyo seemed to be an even more mature and flexible person than I had thought.

‘If it’s to this extent, I could have spoken directly to the director. Rather, I was the one wearing colored glasses.’

I felt sorry for preemptively judging Director Yoo Sung-hyo as an authoritarian person.

Indeed, there were reasons why successful individuals became who they were.

For this reason, I had no choice but to speak like this.

“Not at all. If anything, if I had conveyed my opinion directly to you as I thought of it, this troublesome situation wouldn’t have occurred… I feel apologetic.”

-No, it’s okay. Anyway, it’s true that it was easier to understand because Actor Cindy talked to me. I’ll start revising the first preliminary edit of Part 1 right away, so please give me your good opinions again then.

A few days after the call with Director Yoo Sung-hyo ended like that.

The revised file of the first preliminary edit arrived.

Looking at the revised file, I could see that it had enhanced the pacing with faster scene transitions within more diverse camera work than before.

Also, the revised edit had gone a step further and included inserted music.

Thanks to this, I could tell what kind of music would be used in “Let’s Live Together, Princess”.

‘To think such a good revised version came out just from pointing out the problems. As expected, Director Yoo Sung-hyo is a skilled individual.’

However, a few sound effects seemed too prominent compared to what I had thought.

It seemed they had slightly overdone it in trying to create a light and cheerful atmosphere.

After confirming these additional issues, I was about to contact Cindy but instead sent a message directly to Director Yoo Sung-hyo.

I realized it would be better to communicate like this after having a conversation with Director Yoo Sung-hyo.

[Si-joon][14:02] Director, I’ve checked the revised file of the first preliminary edit

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:03] Oh, that’s fast. Thank you, actor

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:03] Is there anything that needs further revision?

[Si-joon][14:04] It seems all the parts that Senior Cindy gave feedback on have been revised

[Si-joon][14:04] Although it’s not for me to evaluate…

[Si-joon][14:05] The camera work and shot composition both seem to have improved

[Si-joon][14:05] Especially the pacing was impressively well maintained

[Si-joon][14:05] I’m amazed it improved this much at once

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:06] I put in some effort, so I’m glad you’re satisfied

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:06] It’s all thanks to you

[Si-joon][14:06] Yes, yes

[Si-joon][14:06] However, there’s one thing I’d like to mention…

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:07] Please go ahead. If it’s your opinion, I’ll try to reflect it actively

[Si-joon][14:08] It’s just my feeling, but in this first preliminary edit, music was added, and some sound effects seemed a bit too prominent

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:08] Hmm… Was that so? Which tracks specifically felt too prominent?

[Si-joon][14:09] The sound effect when Lee Young dimensional travels and the one when Han Ji-hoon talks with his manager were like that

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:09] Wow… You pointed out those parts too. Actually, Actor Cindy gave the same opinion

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:10] Was the sound effect when Lee Young confronts the cheating man okay? Actor Cindy said this part seemed strange too

[Si-joon][14:11] Ah, that part was a bit iffy. But if Senior Cindy said so, I think it might be good to revise it

[Director Yoo Sung-hyo][14:12] Okay, then I’ll revise the sound effects up to the scene where Lee Young lectures the cheating man. Thank you for your opinion. See you at the filming site next week

[Si-joon][14:11] Yes, I’ll see you then, Director. Have a good day

As time passed, another revised file arrived.

And I couldn’t help but be surprised while checking the revised edit.

‘What’s this? Why does it feel so much better?’

It was already an edit that had been improved in many aspects through one revision.

But somehow, as the sound effects were finalized, the edit felt even more different.

It wasn’t just slightly better, it felt like watching a completely different work.

I soon understood the reason.

‘As the feedback was reflected, even the parts that were originally strengths of the edit began to stand out.’

Originally, it was an edit that well showcased Director Yoo Sung-hyo’s strengths.

In fact, because of these strengths, it was difficult to identify the problems.

‘I was sure that was the case, but…’

It wasn’t.

Rather, the problems had prevented Director Yoo Sung-hyo’s strengths from being properly showcased.

Otherwise, this significant improvement in the edit couldn’t be explained.

After thoroughly checking the revised edit, I felt my mood greatly elevated.

‘This… If we do well, we might even create a sensation?’

* * *

After the first preliminary edit of Part 1 was completed,

The filming of “Let’s Live Together, Princess” progressed smoothly.

The atmosphere on set remained cheerful, and Director Yoo Sung-hyo reflected feedback more actively than before.

Because of this, the production company complained that the filming might be too delayed, but no one listened to them.

Both actors and staff were determined to increase the quality of the work even if it cost a bit more.

So while the filming was physically relaxed, it wasn’t a situation where everyone’s minds were light.

Rather, everyone was on edge, performing their assigned tasks to create a high-quality work.

I also tried to improve the quality of my acting.

This was why I sought out Director Yoo Sung-hyo first when I arrived on set.

I could only fill in the lacking parts after confirming how Director Yoo Sung-hyo planned to proceed with that day’s filming.

“Actor, we’ve arrived.”

“Yes, Manager. Thank you for driving. Let’s move.”

As soon as I arrived on set, I went around greeting the actors and staff first.

Even though no one would say anything if I didn’t greet like this anymore, the action remained as a habit and my body reacted first.

Then I approached Director Yoo Sung-hyo to check the scenes I would be performing today.

Director Yoo Sung-hyo, seeming accustomed to my routine, confirmed the scenes I needed to perform today without complaint.

Along with this, he conveyed the details of each scene he wanted me to pay attention to.

As expected, Director Yoo Sung-hyo modified directions on set more often compared to Director Kang Han-sung.

If we were shooting 10 scenes, he would newly compose directions for about 3-4 of them on set.

Being detail-oriented, he sometimes demanded things I hadn’t noticed during practice.

If this were in the past when I couldn’t use the Method Mask on set, all of this would have been stressful, but not now.

Rather, I felt joy in discovering points I hadn’t realized.

Also, sometimes I pointed out things that Director Yoo Sung-hyo hadn’t noticed.

Then Director Yoo Sung-hyo would think for a moment and reply, “Your idea is good. Shall we shoot it like this then?”

Director Yoo Sung-hyo was certainly a flexible person who communicated well.

After exchanging ideas for a while, Director Yoo Sung-hyo said,

“We’re planning to start today’s shooting from Part 3, Scene 16. Is that okay?”

“Of course. Then I’ll change into my costume, prepare hair and makeup, and come back.”

It was the early schedule of today’s shooting without much waiting time.

But it didn’t matter.

I could practice while getting my hair done by Song Jin-ah.

Hair styling time took at most about 30 minutes.

But it seemed like I could finish practicing the details I received today in 15 minutes.

So I changed into my costume and sat down next to the standby vehicle.

“Stylist.”

“Yes, Actor.”

“I’d like to get my hair done while doing a massage today too. Is that okay?”

“Of course it’s okay. By the way, the secret to our actor’s honey skin must be consistent care.”

I nodded with an awkward smile.

I wanted to say it was natural, but then I couldn’t use the massage mask as an excuse.

And it was also a problem that saying it was natural might sound arrogant to others.

Anyway, I started practicing with the Method Mask hidden in the massage mask.

Then the characteristic message of the Method Mask began to appear.

[Method Mask system synchronizing]

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[Verifying Method Mask user]

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[Method Mask access complete]

And so I gradually immersed myself in practicing for “Let’s Live Together, Princess”.

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While the filming of “Let’s Live Together, Princess” was progressing in a good atmosphere,

Ding.

A new post was uploaded on a community board.

PrincessCohabitation│ Did you guys hear the news? They say Cindy and Lee Si-joon are dating?