The Face Genius Actor

Episode 081

While listening to the analysis of Part 15 of “Let’s Live Together, Princess”, Cindy couldn’t help but be amazed once again.

It was because Si-joon had grasped the content of Part 15 so perfectly.

In fact, besides this, Cindy had many things to be surprised about with Si-joon until now.

From the first time they met on the music video set, Si-joon was an extraordinary person, as much as his appearance.

That’s why she had proposed to appear together in “Let’s Live Together, Princess”.

But the more she got to know Si-joon, the more amazing he was.

She was curious how he could prepare for his acting so perfectly every time.

Even when Director Yoo Hyo-sung gave on-set directions that seemed a bit excessive, Si-joon performed without a single mistake.

It says it all that Si-joon had fewer NGs than her, even though romantic comedy was her specialty.

He didn’t feel like an actor taking on his first main male lead in a romantic comedy at all.

‘To think that someone with such extraordinary looks, enough to be called historic, can act this well too…’

Moreover, Si-joon wasn’t simply a complete genius.

He was a hardworking genius who showed noticeable growth every day.

When she thought, “Can he do even better than this?”, and came to the set the next day,

Si-joon was always the one who showed improved acting.

In terms of still developing, Si-joon’s potential for growth was limitless.

She thought he might someday reach a level that no one else could attain.

‘But now I’ve found out that his ability to analyze works is excellent too.’

At first, when he pointed out the directing issues with Director Yoo Hyo-sung, she thought it was just luck.

But Si-joon was clearly a genius who thought on a different level.

The proof was that he always accurately pinpointed subtle problems when they occurred.

‘Especially in the last scene of Part 15, he pinpointed the core of “Let’s Live Together, Princess” more perfectly than anyone else here.’

Cindy had difficulties preparing for the filming of Part 15.

She was tired from handling a lot of scenes alone in Part 14, but

There were many parts of Part 15 itself that didn’t make sense to Cindy.

It wasn’t that there was a problem with the script, but she felt she couldn’t match the emotional temperature with writer Jung Su-jin.

As a result, Cindy could only analyze Part 15 somewhat inadequately from her perspective.

Among them, she was worried if it would be okay to proceed with filming the last scene of Part 15 as it was.

‘So I casually asked about thoughts on the last scene of Part 15…’

Si-joon began to analyze the last scene of Part 15 as if he had been waiting for it.

As she listened to his explanation, Han Ji-hoon’s thoughts and Lee Young’s thoughts became as clear as a picture.

It felt like she had entered writer Jung Su-jin’s mind and come out.

He not only analyzed it but also pointed out the problems in the last scene of Part 15.

‘Although it was my idea to clarify this part with narration…’

It was clear that without Si-joon, she couldn’t have even provided such an idea.

What’s more remarkable was that writer Jung Su-jin, far from being upset by Si-joon’s analysis, was surprised.

“Who! Who did such an analysis?”

Writer Jung Su-jin asked this, too surprised, and when Si-joon’s name came up, she understood.

“I always thought Si-joon’s script analysis ability was excellent, but to even point out problems like this is amazing.”

With that, writer Jung Su-jin gave her approval to Si-joon, and a revised version with added narration arrived.

And while acting out the last scene of Part 15, Cindy felt goosebumps all over her body.

As she expressed Lee Young’s emotions according to Si-joon’s analysis, her acting became much more natural.

‘Ah. If only I had known this earlier…’

She felt regretful to that extent.

Cindy was impressed, and at the same time, one desire blossomed.

It was the desire to work with Si-joon in the next project as well.

‘In the next project, I’m going to discuss everything with Si-joon before starting the work.’

If she did that, she felt they could create an even better work than “Let’s Live Together, Princess”.

This wasn’t just a feeling.

It was a certainty.

‘I think I understand why senior Ji Jung-hyun and senior Park Jun sent so many love calls to Si-joon.’

Thinking this, Cindy stole a glance at Si-joon, who was talking with Director Yoo Sung-hyo after finishing the filming of the last scene of Part 15.

‘I should talk to him at the wrap-up party. Since Si-joon also enjoyed acting with me, there’s definitely a possibility.’

That’s when it happened.

One side of the set suddenly became bustling.

Then all the staff raised their voices at once.

“Everyone, come this way! A coffee truck has arrived!”

“It’s a coffee truck that arrived for actor Lee Si-joon! Please have a cup each!”

“It’s sent by athlete Kang Yoon-ah! Everyone, come this way and have some coffee!”

Cindy was bewildered by the sudden appearance of the coffee truck.

She couldn’t believe that a coffee truck had arrived from the figure skating queen Kang Yoon-ah, of all people.

She had never heard of Kang Yoon-ah sending a coffee truck to an actor before.

It must mean that she considers Si-joon very special.

Cindy unconsciously tilted her head and thought.

‘What… Why is he so popular?’

At the same time, she thought that it might be difficult to work with Si-joon again.

* * *

The filming of Part 15 ended successfully.

It was thanks to writer Jung Su-jin accepting the revision suggestions without prejudice.

In the process, the set became chaotic unexpectedly when Kang Yoon-ah sent a coffee truck, but

It was fortunate that the filming ended safely.

Now, what’s left is Part 16.

Part 16 dealt with the reunion of Han Ji-hoon and Lee Young.

Han Ji-hoon missed Lee Young in his daily life, and Lee Young returned to the frontline of the Korean Empire as a princess, dealing with state affairs.

As she showed her ability by resolving the chaotic domestic situation at once, the people of the empire wanted Lee Young to ascend to the throne as emperor.

But Lee Young refused to become the emperor.

She intended to return to the Republic of Korea someday.

Lee Young put forward a forgotten bloodline of the previous emperor as the new emperor.

And she selected capable people to handle the affairs of the Korean Empire.

As the situation in the Korean Empire was becoming completely stable,

Once again, a door opened before Lee Young.

And as if Han Ji-hoon had sensed it, he turned his head towards the door Lee Young was approaching, and “Let’s Live Together, Princess” concluded.

It was an open ending close to a happy ending.

As mentioned earlier, all the difficult filming had already been sorted out in Part 15.

For that reason, the filming of Part 16 could proceed smoothly.

However, for some reason, Cindy’s attitude was a bit different from usual throughout the filming of Part 16.

It felt like she kept probing into things that weren’t even on her mind.

“By the way, Si-joon. How did you become close with Kang Yoon-ah?”

“Have you decided on your next project? Is it a drama again? What genre?”

“I wonder when I should start working on a project after ‘Let’s Live Together, Princess’ ends. What do you think, Si-joon?”

“Si-joon, I’m planning to have my solo concert next month, would you like to sing a song together? It’s fine if you just come as a guest too.”

“I’m just really curious. Between senior Ji Jung-hyun and senior Park Jun, who do you like more? Just tell me. I’ll keep it a secret.”

Thinking we had become quite close while working on the project together, I answered Cindy’s questions sincerely.

I told her that I became acquainted with Kang Yoon-ah while filming a KBAR advertisement, that I hadn’t decided on my next project yet,

and that she should discuss with her agency and decide on a project schedule that’s convenient for her.

Also, I agreed to attend Cindy’s concert as a guest without singing, and

I said I wouldn’t choose between Ji Jung-hyun and Park Jun.

“Why? Do you dislike both of them?”

On the last day of filming “Let’s Live Together, Princess”,

Cindy asked, and I shook my head.

“No. I like them both too much.”

“Come on. There’s no such thing. Just pick one.”

“Do I really have to choose?”

It’s not like choosing between mom and dad.

I really couldn’t understand why this was so important.

But Cindy seemed genuinely curious.

Her already large eyes grew even bigger with curiosity.

“Is it too difficult? Then how about thinking like this? There’s someone who feels more like an older brother to you. Something like that?”

I pondered Cindy’s question for a moment.

But the thought didn’t last long.

They were both so different from my brother.

From appearance to personality, everything.

“Maybe because I have an older brother, it’s not easy to choose either. I’m not sure if feeling like an older brother is even a compliment.”

I wasn’t on bad terms with my brother.

In fact, it could be said we had a good relationship.

However, being like an older brother didn’t really feel like a compliment.

My brother was just my brother.

But my answer seemed very unexpected to Cindy.

“What? Si-joon, you have an older brother? Why didn’t you show it?”

“I’m not sure why I should have shown it, but… Did I really not show it? I didn’t know that.”

“Ah. Come to think of it, you mentioned your brother in your award acceptance speech, right? I remember now. But why didn’t I assume you had a brother until now?”

“I don’t know why, but there are often people who misunderstand like that. I guess I give off a strong only child vibe.”

“That might be part of it, but it’s more like it’s hard to imagine there’s someone else as handsome as Si-joon.”

“Haha. That’s a unique interpretation I hadn’t thought of. Anyway, thank you for the compliment.”

“So… What kind of person is Si-joon’s brother? Is he as handsome as Si-joon? Good at everything?”

So I was about to explain about my brother to Cindy.

I hadn’t voluntarily talked about my brother until now, but I never thought I should avoid questions about him either.

“My brother is…”

But I couldn’t finish my sentence.

“Actor! Lee Si-joon actor!”

Someone was running towards me, calling my name.

It was Yeo Kyung-chan.

“Manager?”

“It’s big news! Please check the articles!”

He looked so urgent.

I quickly took out my phone as my manager said and searched my name.

At the same time, I couldn’t help but be surprised.

[(Exclusive) World-famous fashion model Lee Si-hwan… His younger brother is surprisingly Lee Si-joon?]

[Face genius brothers are born! The surprising connection between the publicly noted Lee Si-hwan and Lee Si-joon!]

[Why did he hide it? Fans feel betrayed… Lee Si-joon’s older brother was Lee Si-hwan!]

[Lee Si-joon, gaining popularity with “Let’s Live Together, Princess”! Shock as it’s revealed his older brother is Lee Si-hwan…]

Cindy, who had taken out her phone to check the articles with me, muttered.

“He’s a model… and handsome… I’m not sure if he’s good at everything, but he seems to strike poses incredibly well…”

Cindy, who had been muttering absentmindedly, brought her phone next to my face, comparing it with my brother’s photo in the article.

“Damn.”

What came out next was an exclamation that didn’t seem like something Cindy would say.