I will live as an actor Episode 182
I went to Yeouido for the first time in a while because I had a commercial shoot. As with most advertisements, it is an unwritten rule to refrain from filming dramas.
This was because leisurely filming an advertisement in a drama scene filled with side scripts and vigils could cause discomfort to the staff.
But there was nothing I could do about this advertisement. Wasnât it planned long before I was cast for the drama? It was a photo shoot with Desiderio.
âMr. Jangâ!â
As you enter the studio in Yeouido, a familiar person greets you.
âMonica?â
It was Monica Rossellini, Desiderioâs chief designer. Her appearance was unexpected. It wasnât a local filming, so I didnât know I would be visiting in person this time. Before starting the commercial shoot, we enjoyed a brief tea time in one corner of the studio.
Is it because of her gorgeous silver hair or because of her beautiful appearance that is a strange mixture of Eastern and Western beauty? Korean staff passing by the studio glanced in this direction.
She always seemed to have a knack for attracting the attention of those around her.
âHow did you get to Korea?â
âI came by plane.â
âArenât you busy preparing for the F/W season? âHonestly, I never thought Iâd be able to meet Monica in the studio today.â
âItâs our first start in Asia. Of course, we had offers from China and Japan, but ultimately we chose Korea.â
Actually, it was surprising. Desiderio was originally only sold in European countries. Therefore, wealthy Asians often traveled to Europe to purchase Desiderioâs products.
Therefore, it was expected that if Desiderio first took root in Asia, it would be China or Japan.
âMr. Sponza sometimes talks about Mr. Jang. I would like to film again someday. But the rumor I heard is that Wang Wei of China is in contact. Is that true?â
âNot at all. âI only met him a while back at a movie preview in Hong Kong.â
âthank god. By the way, is the scandal with a beautiful actress real?â
her.
I felt it from the moment she brought up the story of meeting Wang Wei in Hong Kong, but the fact that she knew about scandals taking place in Korea while in Italy made me feel that her intelligence was amazing.
âItâs true.â
I didnât really want to lie in front of Monica. It wasnât because he was close to her, but it was true that he didnât want to hide his feelings for Yeonsu any longer.
Monica said with a look of regret at Englandâs answer.
âIt was true. Itâs a shame. I saw this visit to Korea as an opportunity⦠I had failed once in Italy, but I thought that a man of Mr. Jangâs caliber would not regret trying twice. She must be so great that Mr. Jang falls in love with her, right? âDo you like him a lot?â
After all, Western people are bold when it comes to relationships with people. I was a bit embarrassed to be asked so bluntly, but I continued the conversation with Monica.
âI didnât know that before. But I liked it a lot. âOnce I realized that, I think that feeling became even bigger.â
âMr. Jang is unique. When working, he has no hesitation, but when dating, he becomes so innocent like a boy. He probably fell in love with Mr. Jang after seeing this.â
Monica licked her lips with regret and changed the topic.
âBy the way, if Wang Wei comes to Korea, donât meet him even if you make another excuse.â
âwhy?â
âIn fact, it seems like Mr. Sponza is thinking of flying to Korea right now because of that. Iâm telling you not to take pictures with Wang Wei. That person is a famous photographer in Asia, but the quality is not good. There was always a rumor that I was having an affair with the model I was photographing. âItâs also very salty.â
âis it so? Well, it probably doesnât have anything to do with me.â
âThat guy is gay.â
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The filming location is a series of company dinners. This is especially true for dramas with good viewership ratings. In that sense, it would not be an exaggeration to say that âThe Little Mermaidâ was a company dinner feast.
Starting from the first episodeâs viewer rating of 23%, the viewership rating has continued to rise.
âDirector Kim, havenât you heard from broadcasting stations these days?â
âIâm not coming. Iâm frying all the futile days. Stir-fry. It started with instructions to make every effort to ensure perfection because the production pie will be expanded further, and now it comes down to discussions regarding extensions. âIâm not even thinking about who Iâm going to give rice cake to, but Iâm just drinking kimchi soup.â
âWho wants to give me rice cake?â
âIt is writer Minâs and mineâs debut work, so I hope it ends safely as planned. Most importantly, isnât England famous for not liking extended broadcasts?â
Producer Kim Woo-hyung and the cinematographer are chatting while tipping glasses of soju to each other. On the outside, it looked like he was under pressure from the broadcasting station, but if you look inside, it could only be said to be bragging.
After all, it wasnât enough that the viewership rating for the first episode was in the double digits, and discussions were already going on about extending the broadcast.
It was truly a jackpot. As proof of this, isnât it true that Geumilbong, which is meant to be added to company dinners, comes down every day?
âYeonsu, whatâs wrong?â
The art class leader headed to the table where the training was located with a worried expression.
âNo, Iâm just a little tired.â
âIf youâre not feeling well, you can rest today. Itâs just that these immature people like to have company dinners, but itâs best if we just go to a cafe and have a cup of coffee each. right?â
Yeonsu smiled faintly. In fact, there was no particular reason why her expression was so sullen. This was because England, who was always with us at the filming site, was not there.
England was unable to attend due to filming an advertisement.
âIs that because there is no actor Jang?â
Hiccup.
I hiccuped involuntarily at the voice of the art class leader who spoke as if reading my thoughts.
Yeonsu looked around to see if anyone else had heard, but everyone was already drinking and making a lot of noise, so no one was paying attention.
âDid you know?â
âYou may not know, but everyone knows except for insensitive people like PD Kim and the cinematographer, right? Everyone pretends not to know. And itâs pretty.â
âyes?â
âWhatâs wrong with a young man and woman dating? Iâm just pretty and nice to look at. âI thought you didnât know that the two of you secretly hold hands once in a while at a sweet photo shoot, right?â
Yeonsu felt like her heart was sinking.
âWhen the dating rumor first broke out, I secretly hoped it was true. They are both so good on set, so polite and kind to all the other staff members. Iâve never met actors like Yeonsu and Yeonsu in all the time Iâve been touring filming locations. So, I hoped that good people would do well together, but I was disappointed to see an article saying that it was unfounded.â
âIt really wasnât like that back then.â
âI thought so too. If itâs Actor Jangâs personality that I saw at the filming site, heâs not the type of person to lie because heâs afraid of the media. Thatâs why it was even more disappointing. But one day, I saw the two of you secretly holding hands.â
The art class leader spoke like a scolded woman and then elaborated.
âOur staff is all on the side of the two actors. So donât worry. This means donât worry about being caught secretly dating at the filming site. âWho can say anything about such a pretty couple?â
Yeonsuâs heart was touched by the sudden support. Afterwards, the director of photographyâs song is heard. It seems like he was a bit drunk.
âOh my, that guy must have been very drunk. I have to go stop him. âI canât hear it anymore.â
The art class leader winks and stands up. The art team leader who goes to stop the tone-deaf cinematographer is caught by the cinematographer and ends up singing a trot duet. Yeonsu, who was looking at that scene, felt her heart sink again.
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âmiss you.â
It was after the dinner party was over. Yeonsu was immersed in sentiment while looking at the beach. Of course, there was no problem because the manager was watching her from the parked car.
Sitting under the light of the street trees at a time when there are few people around, you are bound to think of the person you miss.
The beach on a summer day is cool. As Yeonsu looked at the splashing waves, the face of England came to mind.
England, which she met while filming âAugust Manâ, became an indispensable place for Yeonsu at some point.
After all, it was my first love that comes only once in a lifetime.
My heart is pounding.
When England confessed to him, he almost wondered if this was all a dream.
It was the same when I woke up the next day. I was filled with agony until I went to the filming site, wondering if I had dreamed.
However, I was able to know for sure after feeling the warmth of him holding my hand secretly at the filming site. All of this is not a dream but reality.
âHitch.â
They say itâs hard to catch a cold in the middle of summer, but Yeonsu made a puzzled expression and wiped the bridge of her nose.
Is it because of the cool weather or the atmosphere of the sea at night? It felt like I had been watching the sea for a long time without even realizing it. It was then.
warmth.
Yeonsu was startled by the coat suddenly being lifted onto her shoulders. When Yeonsu turns her head, a brightness that I have never seen before blooms at the corner of her mouth.
âbrother?â
I rubbed my eyes with my sleeve several times, wondering if I had seen something wrong. At that time, England sat down next to Yeonsu and said.
âItâs cold. What are you doing here?â
âHow did you get here? âWasnât it in Yeouido?â
âI finished filming the commercial early and came down right away. I was planning to come tomorrow morning, but no matter how much I thought about it, I couldnât bear it. âI miss you Yeonsu.â
A man and a woman are sitting under the light of a streetlamp. The sound of the waves of the night sea and the feast of folding lanterns seem to be singing to them.
Yeonsoo felt as if her heart was pounding as if it was going to explode at Englandâs words. Then he saw the coat wrapped around his shoulders.
âOppa, it must be cold. Now take it.â
âNo, Iâm wearing it.â
England shook his head at Yeonsu, who was trying to take off his coat. He then pats his head and elaborates.
âIf I catch a cold because itâs cold, Iâll make it hard for someone else.â
âI donât have a mood.â
Even though she says that, Yeonsoo leans on Englandâs shoulder. The warmth of the two people spreads warmly, putting even the wind of the night sea to shame.
Yeonsu looked up at England with bright eyes. From the mesmerizing eyes to the sharp bridge of the nose and plump lips, there isnât a single defect in her.
Yeon-soo, who has been secretly peeking at Englandâs face for a long time, is startled. Because England lowered his head and made eye contact with her.
âWhy are you looking so intently?â
âBecause I like it.â
How could it not be good? I thought I wish this time would last forever. England lowered his head towards Yeonsuâs forehead, who was hugging him. and.
side.
âI like it too.â
Confess your feelings openly.