119. Identity (2)

Director Yoon Seong-ah worked hard to build the best film team she knew and possible. Starting with the cinematographer, who can be said to be the most important next to the director, to the lighting director and even one scripter, she carefully considered and selected people.

Although she received investment, it is her first project. Besides, since she had not been away from the movie version for a while, it is not easy to build a team because there are many disconnected ties.

However, director Yoon Seong-ah did not care much. Hyowon and Junghwan. It is because the casting of the two most important actors is perfect as Director Yoon Seong-ah had envisioned.

'It's already half done with only the actors. I just need to do well.'

That is the mindset of Director Yoon Seong-ah. Park Hyo-won, who plays Hyo-won, is the name director Yoon Seong-ah had in mind when she first wrote the scenario for <Blue Whale>. It is for that reason that the station name was derived from Park Hyo-won's real name.

The role of Jeong-hwan is not something she thought of Do-wook from the beginning. However, when he saw Do-wook acting in 'Back to the Eighteen', director Yoon Seong-ah thought that the role of Jung-hwan would suit Do-wook.

The casting that director Yoon Seong-ah dreamed of is not casting as it was in the image. She wanted to aim for a proper reversal. In fact, Park Hyo-won's nickname as an undergraduate was 'garbage truck'. He was a junior they met at a drinking party, but the first impression is not good.

All that came out of Park Hyo-won's mouth was swearing. He seemed to play quite a bit during his school days. If we are to compare ugly and handsome, Park Hyo-won is on the handsome side, but she couldn't say he is handsome. It is because he is too sharp and ferocious.

Fortunately, however, he is not a real bully. His behavior and tone were rough, but he wasn't the one wielding actual violence. When he was in high school, he was an ordinary nerd who had no interest in studying. Still, the image is scary, and all the acting Park Hyo-won has done so far has been like that. It was like a back alley thug.

In the process, he left an impressive performance, but that was it. So director Yoon Seong-ah wanted to bring out a different character from Park Hyo-won.

Do-wook is the same. Do-wook reflected in the media is an upright, healthy boy and young man. In fact, it was so, so there was no stomach upset. However, after seeing that he took on such a role, he got a little bit of a challenge spirit.

'When I see an actor wearing clothes that fit too well, I somehow want to wear completely new clothes. Director Yoon Seong-ah believed that Do-wook would have a sharp part. When they actually met, Do-wook, who comforted him, was of course warm... … … … .'

There is a cold corner for some reason. Like an uncovered glacier... . If I help you bring out that nature and let him walk the path of a full-fledged actor, he'll be a really great actor.'

It was director Yoon Seong-ah who thought so. When Do-wook decided to appear in <Blue Whale> and had the opportunity to do this for himself, he felt some kind of joy.

It is not common for casting to come first and then forming a filming team. But there were pros and cons. In particular, because of Do-wook, a small happening occurred.

When Do-wook's appearance was confirmed, the investment company was frightened and did not hide its joy. Naturally, the evaluation of <Blue Whale> seemed to be higher.

It had to be. I decided to invest, but it was only part of the art film support policy, and I did not expect a big profit.

However, when Do-wook came in, the story changed. With the appearance of Do-wook, who is already popular with the public, it is possible to enjoy a much greater publicity effect than originally. It was the first time for a movie, so I couldn't predict how much Do-wook's ticket power would be.

It was clear what needed to be increased. In this way, the investment companies applauded director Yoon Seong-ah for making castings that they had not even thought of. However, when it comes to field staff, when she contacted them, the response was half and half.

First of all, they believed in the scenario because they were basically people who knew director Yoon Seong-ah. However, like investors, only half of them were delighted with Do-wook's casting or showed a positive reaction saying that they had been keeping an eye on Do-wook.

The other half rejected director Yoon Seong-ah's request, saying that if Do-wook, an idol, is the lead, the film would no longer be 'art'. Apparently, they are very conservative.

Director Yoon Seong-ah had no intention of blaming those people.  Those people are just certain of their standards.  However, it is unknown whether they would think that way about Do-wook even after watching the movie.

'It will change. clearly.'

Director Yoon Seong-ah was certain. Director Yoon Seong-ah's confidence grew a little when they gathered for a reading before starting the filming. It was because Do-wook acted with the exact tone she imagined from the first line. Do-wook is capturing all the subtle emotions that director Yoon Seong-ah had melted into the scenario.

Director Yoon Seong-ah isn't the only one who was surprised by Do-wook's first line. Park Hyo-won, who is also present, is the same.

"Shitcha. I'll have to say the next line. Man."

"Ah. Mr. Wait a minute."

Director Yoon Seong-ah and Park Hyo-won are already close friends. Park Hyo-won shook his head at Director Yoon's criticism and caught his emotions again. Director Yoon Seong-ah giggled and stimulated Park Hyo-won.

“Were you surprised? Mr. Do-wook is good at acting.”

"Now that I've said my first line, it's already comparative quality. Man, I can't do this."

"You can't do it? Did you play GG?"

Park Hyo-won recited a low curse. However, he soon focused on his line, ignoring director Yoon Seong-ah, who was babbling. He wasn't an idiot who didn't know that Director Yoon openly provoked him from the beginning to bring out his own abilities.

For Do-wook, it was also true that the relationship between director Yoon Seong-ah and Park Hyo-won was a bit difficult to adapt to. In other words, like Jeong Min-ki and Ahn Hyeong-seo, the two were bickering, but the temperature was much higher. It felt even more like that because it was mixed with profanity.

***

After a fairly long practice, Park Hyo-won and Do-wook walked out of director Yoon Seong-ah's studio together. Leading day without action postponement. It was just that, but because of the fierce exchange of lines, both of them were in a state of exhaustion. Their steps were much slower than normal.

"Gee. Can I talk?"

It was Park Hyo-won who spoke first. At Park Hyo-won's words, Do-wook quickly nodded. Like director Yoon Sung-ah, he never saw him at school, but Park Hyo-won is also Do-wook's senior.

In addition, this time, it is like a senior acting major. My student number, or my career, Park Hyo-won is above Do-wook.

"Yes. Take it easy."

When Do-wook replied politely, Park Hyo-won frowned.

"What do you do if you're comfortable with me? Make it comfortable for you too."

"You mean that?"

"okay. It's only for two weeks, but we'll live as friends. Wouldn't it be helpful when acting?"

At Park Hyo-won's words, Do-wook gained enlightenment and greatly agreed. If you think about it, even in 'Back to the Eighteen', he was able to show a naturalness when acting because he actually built up a friendly atmosphere in a comfortable atmosphere outside the filming set.

"Hyowon, it doesn't matter if you say that."

It was clear that Do-wook had Park Hyo-won, but unlike his tone, he could see that he was a person who took good care of him in many ways. He couldn't say it was warm, but anyway, the passion for acting seemed to be hot.

"Ah... no. I'm uncomfortable with that."

"then."

"Should I call you senior...?"

"Senior? It's not even school. Call me hyung."

Do-wook nodded.

"Where did you learn acting?"

Park Hyo-won asked, leaving the studio and heading to the parking lot. Hyo-won Park had individual differences, and Cheol-min Koo was supposed to come to Do-wook.

“I took private lessons for several months while preparing for admission, hyung.”

When Do-wook immediately called him older brother and let go, Hyo-won Park laughed. He felt like je wasn't a normal person.

"who?"

“Lee Kang-yeon, teacher.”

“Ah, it sounds like a name I’ve heard before. Anyway, I’m jealous of John X.”

Are you envious of taking lessons? When he made a face that did not understand exactly what envy was, Park Hyo-won replied.

"Your talent."

It was just one word. It wasn't even that he hadn't been praised. However, the praise he heard from Park Hyo-won was something that hit Do-wook's stomach hard. It could have been even more so because I had just seen Park Hyo-won's acting.

***

After the director and cast members gathered for a ceremony, though small, the full-scale filming of <Blue Whale> began.

The film set had a different atmosphere from the drama set. There is a reason most actors had a harder time filming a drama than filming a movie. It is a problem that arose after filming several episodes in a short period of time.

The scripts for the first 1, 2, and even the 4th episode are out, so they analyze them, and they don’t stay up all night on set, but once the broadcast started, the situation changed.  Basically broadcast twice a week.  Even though they filmed up to episode 4, it took them a moment to catch up.

"What are you looking at, you bastard?"

"NG! Again!"

At Director Yoon Seong-ah's cry, Do-wook's shoulders lost strength. He felt sorry for Park Hyo-won, who was standing in front of him without saying a single line yet.

Park Hyo-won's expression hardened. Of course, it wasn't because of Do-wook.

It was because he was immersed in this situation.

'At the time, they said it was perfect, but why is it that the emotions at that time are the same... … … … .'

Do-wook thought about it and grabbed himself again. He was now the head of a violent gang. Poor environment, wandering, violence… , he kept thinking about them, and he couldn't help but think of Seo Gyeong-jun.

Seo Gyeong-jun, who never wandered in an unfortunate environment, but he is the most violent person at the moment when he harassed someone. He thought about each motion of Seo Kyung-jun.

'Kim Bo-myung. Are you looking at me now? Where are you looking with dirty eyes! This is this baby! '

Recalling Seo Kyung-joon, who had been abusing him, was hard enough to be traumatic in itself. But now, Do-wook was Do-wook. It wasn't Kim Bo-myung.

Do-wook was now one step away and was able to analyze the situation at the time.  He was able to separate himself from Kim Bo-myeong to that extent.

'The reason why it was okay during the reading is not now, as expected, the eyes and gestures... … … … .'

The sunset behind Do-wook was reddish red. Do-wook stood in front of the camera once again and nodded.
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