Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 127

Who Watches Sad Endings These Days? (1)

127. Who Watches Sad Endings These Days? (1)

2022.03.07.

[Actor.] Me too. Give me some too. Don’t just give it to Yeon-woo!” “Of course, I have to give some to Dong-ja too. I’ll give it to you when it’s done.” [Okay!] Kwon Seong-hyun, wearing a modern apron, stood in front of the clean, monotone kitchen made of marble, and answered. If you took a picture of him like this, it would be a pictorial in itself. The A-grade stat, ‘frame composition,’ which was activated very naturally, found the optimal composition on its own without doing anything. What’s even scarier is that the optimal composition didn’t end with just one. ‘What is it? Why does the composition keep catching every time I move?’ Humanly, there’s no need to capture the optimal composition even when putting a ladle in a pot and stirring it, right? ‘I don’t think I should do this…?’ Somehow, my conscience pricks. That’s because I feel a sense of guilt when I use a man whose daily life is a pictorial like this? It was never what Yeon-woo wanted. Yeon-woo even tried to stop me several times. But. -Ting! [Harvestable lifespan: +2 days] “You’re just going to eat cup ramen if I leave you alone. I can’t.” When Kwon Seong-hyun went out for an external schedule, I was also guilty of being caught eating cup ramen for a simple meal. ‘Tsk. Of all things, I got caught.’ Lee Gyu-han, who ate with me, would have been scolded together. In addition, he spoke firmly, raising his lifespan, so I couldn’t refuse. Either way, lifespan is very precious. Very much so. Precious. “The bone broth is very well-extracted. I’ve sliced the green onions here, so add them to your liking.” “Yes… I will enjoy the meal.” The top actor in Korea is boiling bone broth. It doesn’t suit him at all. “How much additional filming do you need?” Kwon Seong-hyun asked, sitting across from me and staring at Yeon-woo eating. “I didn’t say it specifically, but I think it’ll be about two more scenes.” “Ah.” “But…” “Yes. I’m listening, Yeon-woo-ssi.” “Is additional filming common? Yeon Do-hee-ssi, too, said they had already adjusted their schedule. Kwon Seong-hyun-ssi doesn’t seem very surprised either.” The assistant director who delivered the news also had an apologetic tone, but there was no hesitation in talking about the additional filming itself. “I guess so. It’s not uncommon. Sometimes, if there’s a scene that you don’t think you can save in the editing stage, you cut it and go into re-shooting. Especially Director Ji, who is a perfectionist.” Kwon Seong-hyun replied with a smile. “The more you refine the video, the more you see. But you have to have an eye for it. If you don’t have an eye for it, you can watch it dozens of times and still miss the point that bothers you. In that sense, Director Ji is very delicate and sees things well.” “So it’s not uncommon.” “That’s right. It’s not always the case because there are schedules for the cast and a production deadline.” “You sound like you already knew…?” Kwon Seong-hyun’s smile deepened. “It’s better to learn one by one through direct experience than to hear a hundred explanations. This is surprisingly helpful for acting skills. It’s a little different from making an NG [no good – a take that needs to be re-shot]. There’s a distance between making a mistake and retaking it, and reinterpreting a scene that has already been filmed from a different angle and filming it.” “I guess so.” “Yeon-woo-ssi wanted you to experience that difference directly. Director Ji will definitely be a big help.” In other words, he wanted me to gain more experience. “I don’t want the first memory to be bad, as similar things will happen often in the future.” Not just movies. Kwon Seong-hyun explained various cases. “Do you remember? When we were filming our drama together, when one person dropped out and Yeon-woo-ssi took over the role instead.” “Are you talking about when I played the Grim Reaper?” “Yes. In that case, you may have to re-shoot even if it’s not Yeon-woo-ssi’s fault, when there is controversy or problems with the actor during filming and they drop out.” In addition to movies, dramas and entertainment shows, even CF [commercial film] filming, these accidents happen from time to time. They filmed it well, but a controversy broke out and they had to re-shoot it, or they had to do hellish editing. “It seems like these days, instead of re-shooting, they somehow edit it and cut it out.” The video editing team will die instead of the actors. It is said to be an alternative chosen due to the limitations of production costs and cast schedules. “Of course, viewers feel uncomfortable in such cases, so it’s not a preferred method.” It’s the last choice pushed by the pressure of production costs and broadcasting schedules. “Changing the script is also one of the reasons for re-shooting. Do you remember when the writer revised the script after Yeon-woo-ssi took on the role of the Grim Reaper?” “Yes. I remember.” At that time, writer Min Soo-ji looked at Yeon-woo as if she was possessed, and stayed in her room for days and nights, and then presented a newly changed script. As a result, the role of the Grim Reaper, who was a minor character, suddenly increased to the level of a supporting role. As the actor in charge of the role was completely replaced and the importance increased significantly, the scenes featuring the Grim Reaper were filmed separately. ‘Fortunately, that guy dropped out in the early stages. What was his name… something Chun… something.’ Since then, news about the guy named Chun-sik or Deok-chun, who used to be arrogant, has been cut off. I didn’t care about the end of the guy who was on the social pages, not the news entertainment pages, whether he was arrested or whatever. “Even if it’s not an accident, there are many cases where additional filming occurs in that way.” I roughly understand what you mean. “Sometimes they give you a call in advance like now, or sometimes scenes are added on set. In particular, it’s hard to predict accidents, so sometimes they are revised in real time almost overnight.” [Isn’t it too difficult to be an actor? That’s almost a natural disaster!] Dong-ja-ryeong, who was listening together on Yeon-woo’s shoulder, said. “That’s right. You can see it that way, like Dong-ja-ssi said.” Kwon Seong-hyun nodded. “So you have to take care of your body steadily. When you start filming, you never know when such unexpected things will happen.” This was Kwon Seong-hyun’s own advice. He doesn’t openly step up and act like he’s teaching. He just quietly stands one step behind and watches the path Yeon-woo is taking. Then, at the right time, he throws in a word or two that can be helpful. “So you know you have to eat well and rest well as I take care of you, right?” “Why is the story flowing that way…?” “Look. If I hadn’t put you to sleep, fed you well, and taken care of you this time, it would have been difficult this time too. Director Ji’s style is so difficult that Yeon-woo-ssi would have had a hard time.” “Yes…” “So you have to eat well as I take care of you in the future. Okay?” Is that the conclusion after all! Yeon-woo’s eyes narrowed. I thought it was a precious piece of advice as a senior… “So eat that first.” “This is a bit too much…?” “Eat it all.” The words he says with a smile are sincere. At the same time. -Ting! [Harvestable lifespan: +1 day] Yeon-woo obediently picked up a spoon and began to eat the bone broth soup that the most famous actor in Korea had personally boiled for 8 hours. It was definitely not because I was greedy for lifespan. Absolutely.

* “It’s amazing. The story of our additional filming was published in an article. Yeon-woo-ssi, have you seen this?” “Yes. I saw it before I came.” To be precise, Dong-ja-ryeong, who had more passionate interest than Yeon-woo, found it and showed it to me himself. [Yeon-woo! Look at this! Another article about your movie came out!] These days, his joy is finding articles about Yeon-woo. To be precise, it’s an article about the movie Yeon-woo appeared in. “Why are you looking for that?” [Who else would take care of our Yeon-woo if not me?] The small, chubby sparrow puffed out his chest and shouted bravely. “……” It’s a very trustworthy sight. [But why are the reporters so insincere these days? Everyone is just copying and pasting. As soon as something new comes out, they’re busy copying and pasting.] Even in the midst of this, if the tone of the article seemed negative, he would mutter like this. [Waste paper… The reporter’s name is… Siraegi [dried radish greens, often used as a cheap filler ingredient]? Okay. I’ve memorized you.] I don’t know who it is, but it seems like he has earned the resentment of an old ghost like Dong-ja-ryeong, so he won’t be able to sleep comfortably for the time being. Anyway, when I answered, recalling the article that guy had shown me, the staff member said with an excited face. “Now we’re even getting attention for our additional filming. When we first started filming, there were only articles about the ritual we held… Now, everyone is so interested in everything we do, and I’m so proud!” “Oh, that’s right. In the past, when I said I was filming something, they would ask what it was, but now they understand. Oh. It was very awkward to explain this and that at that time. Now, what.” Another staff member shrugged his shoulders, pride evident in every action. “Rather, they ask me what it’s like now? There are so many people who ask about Yeon-woo-ssi. There are so many people who are curious about whether he found the way like that YouTube.” “Oh, right, right. These days, more people are asking about the ending. They heard strange spoilers somewhere and asked if it was true, but I couldn’t answer, so I felt so bad.” As the staff said, the hottest issue these days regarding the movie The Most Beautiful Days was the story about the ending. [The movie that will be released this time. Will the ending be a sad ending?] -According to what’s floating around on the internet, the original synopsis ends with a sad ending? Is this real? But who watches sad endings these days? (Comment) -It’s real, I saw it ㅇㅇ ㄴ헐 Is it real? Should I not go see it… -If you look at YouTube, the atmosphere on set is warm, so wouldn’t it have changed? Honestly, who goes to see a sad ending these days…? ㄴ222 It’s not like a social exposé movie, why a sad ending in a romance;;; ㄴSo there’s a rumor that the production was almost overturned because of the ending -Honestly, I think it will fail at the box office because it’s a sad ending ㄴThat’s right, who goes to see a romance that ends sadlyㅠㅠㅠㅠ Even if I’m a real fan of our Yeon-woo, this seems like an overreachㅠㅠ -Still, if you look at what’s uploaded on the making YouTube, I think it will go at least medium box office? The atmosphere alone is well-established. ㄴI think it will go medium box office too. My parents also said they were curious and told me to make a reservationㅋㅋㅋㅋ After watching YouTube, they said that if such a solid young man appears, they should watch itㅋㅋㅋㅋ So we decided to go see it together on the opening day -Eh? But what I heard wasn’t sad? ㄴ?? ㄴ??? ㄴ???? Where is the source? ㄴ(Photo) Someone took a picture while visiting the set? ㄴ헐 Is that a child actor? Are they twins? Ah, so there’s a rumor that the ending has changed. ㄴㅇㅇ There’s no reason for a child to appear in a sad ending -Ah, so is the ending sad or happy?;; Is there anything officially released by the director?? ㄴNot yet, it’s all rumors ㅅㄱ Yeon-woo also knew about this news from Dong-ja-ryeong. The story of the child actor is new to me, but isn’t this the world where all kinds of gossip fly around? The story of the ending, which is polarizing, is the most mentioned, but people also made various predictions about The Most Beautiful Days. For example, this.