Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 144

Audience Pledge (1)

144. Audience Pledge (1)

2022.03.24.

The atmosphere of a filmed movie is significantly shaped by the editing process. Therefore, the success of this project isn’t solely attributable to the actors; Director Ji’s influence plays a crucial role. “Eat a lot.” He piled meat onto the plate, expressing his gratitude. “Yeonwoo too…”
“I’ve eaten a lot.”
“Too much…”
“Ah, Yeonwoo, make sure you eat well when Director Ji is treating! I’ve been having a hard time managing Director Ji’s meals every day! Take advantage of times like this and eat plenty!”
“…More than that, Yeonwoo, do you have any plans for your next movie…?”
“Uh-uh. Don’t change the subject!” Director Ji was unintentionally eating diligently, caught between the friendly fire from both Yeonwoo and Assistant Director Jo.
“Wow!”
“Crazy.”
“Amazing!” Cheers erupted from one side. It came from the staff who were diligently searching for online reviews, momentarily forgetting their food. Perhaps this was the first time that premium Korean beef was being so neglected. ‘I should take that and grill it for them to eat.’ Yeonwoo thought, eyeing the meat sadly abandoned by the engrossed staff. However, before Yeonwoo could approach them, the group rushed over. “Director! Take a look at this!” Director Ji flinched in surprise, while Assistant Director Jo waved his hands dismissively. “What’s with everyone getting so excited all of a sudden? Haven’t you guys been hyped up since the preview screening?”
“What do you mean tired? Something amazing has happened!”
“We all know the preview screening went well, so what else could there be?”
“This is beyond that.” One of the staff members held out a large tablet PC. It displayed a collection of reviews. [I’ve compiled reviews from the Most Beautiful Days preview screening!]
[Hands up if you went to the preview screening today~~!]
[The movie I saw at the preview screening is insane;]
[I’m leaving a detailed review of the reactions to the Most Beautiful Days preview screening.]
[Guys, a movie worthy of endless rewatches is here]
[I’m sharing a story about how my friends were dying of envy that I went to the preview screening]
[This_Is_What_An_Amazing_Preview_Is.ssul] [A Korean internet slang term, similar to ‘epic thread’]
The titles were attention-grabbing, but the content was truly remarkable. It was difficult to read them all due to the sheer volume, but it was clear that the sentiment was overwhelmingly positive. ‘I was nervous showing the initial results, but I can’t help but be happy that they liked it.’ Of course, Yeonwoo felt the same way. ‘It’s definitely different from a drama.’ She sensed a different kind of satisfaction. ‘How should I put it? The joy of dramas comes from watching viewers gradually become invested in the story as each episode unfolds. Movies, on the other hand, allow you to witness people connecting with a complete narrative and experiencing the lingering afterglow.’ “Huh? We already showed you that, right?”
“Ah. That’s right. Not here. Here.” The staff member quickly swiped through the screen and displayed another. An unfamiliar name was displayed. “Hmm? Han Hyang? Han Hyang? Could it be *the* Han Hyang? Is it really her?”
“That’s right! Isn’t it amazing?!”
“Is there any other Han Hyang besides *that* Han Hyang?”
“Wow…” Assistant Director Jo brought his eyes close to the tablet as if he were going to bury his nose in it. ‘Han Hyang?’ Yeonwoo asked the staff member about the unfamiliar name. “Who is she that Assistant Director Jo is acting like that?”
“Oh. Yeonwoo, you don’t know Han Hyang? Han Hyang is…”
“Move. Let me explain.”
“Yeonwoo! Han Hyang is a very famous movie critic!”
“Wow. My explanation got spoiled.” The staff members eagerly tried to explain her significance. “Her Instagram follower count is a whopping 300,000.”
“She does online reviews and has a very sharp-tongued style, which is very popular and makes her famous.”
“People trust her reviews so much that they’ll watch a movie just based on her opinion!”
“She usually gives very stingy reviews, so a 7 out of 10 from her is considered high praise.”
“Ah… I see.” Explanations filled with enthusiasm. ‘I think I get what kind of person she is.’ [I know Han Hyang too!] Even Dongjae chimed in. [She’s a very neurotic intellectual type? How can I describe her? Um… If she spoke her mind, she could kill someone with words! But the funny thing is, it’s not like a curse or a bad word, it’s based on facts, so… you don’t die from being fact-bombed.] Yeonwoo thought as she watched Dongjae shrug. “If someone like that left a review… shouldn’t we be nervous?” A person with a knife in her mouth. How influential is she in her field that everyone is saying the same thing? If it’s a review from such a person, it certainly won’t be favorable. But the excited attitude of the staff members didn’t seem to align with that. “No! It’s completely the opposite!”
“Yes?”
“She gave it a 9 out of 10!”
“Is that a good score…?” Objectively, 9 out of 10 is a very good score. But someone who mainly leaves such scathing reviews gave such a score? ‘It’s too contradictory to what I just heard?’ Perhaps sensing Yeonwoo’s confusion, the staff members nodded as if they understood. “Yeonwoo, it’s strange, right? We felt the same way at first. We thought she was being sarcastic, but it didn’t seem like it.”
“I think Han Hyang really liked it! That’s why it’s amazing!”
“Even a 9! The legendary score of 9 that she’s never given before!”
“Han Hyang! Han Hyang! Han Hyang!” There seemed to be madness in the staff’s eyes. They went through near-death experiences while filming the movie and suffered mentally and physically from meeting strange investors, so it’s no wonder they’re tearing up. The movie they made after such hardships received a high score from a critic famous for her unforgiving reviews. [I can definitely see why they’re so hyped up.] Dongjae, who was listening from the side, nodded. “Wow… this is crazy.” In the meantime, Assistant Director Jo, who had finished reading, took his head off the tablet and muttered. “Guys… are we really going to reach 10 million viewers like this…?”
“Ah, Assistant Director Jo! What if you jinx it! …But I agree with that statement.”
“Does that mean our Director Ji is now a 10 million director?!”
“I want to see it too, I want to see it!” Yeon Dohee, who was diligently eating meat, jumped up and ran over to take the tablet. And then. “It’s a 10 million movie.” She also seriously lowered her voice and agreed with the staff’s opinions. “Yeonwoo, take a look too. She only wrote praise in this!” Yeonwoo grabbed the tablet that was suddenly handed to her and lowered her eyes. Han Hyang’s SNS [Social Networking Service] page was displayed there. @onefragrance [Photo][Photo][Photo][Photo] I went to the preview screening of The Most Beautiful Days. Here are my thoughts. I’m leaving a brief review before the afterglow fades. At first, I didn’t have high expectations. A romance movie? Anyone who knows me well knows how little interest I have in this genre. So, when I first received the preview screening invitation, I was a little surprised, but at the same time, I was intrigued. ‘Are they so confident that they would recommend it to someone who has no interest without hesitation?’ After watching the movie, I acknowledged their confidence. I had no choice but to acknowledge it. To be honest, the content of the movie? It’s not very spectacular. No. Rather, it’s calm. But the viewer will realize that the calm waves slowly permeate their heart. It’s been a while since I shed tears. I often hear that I’m cold-hearted everywhere. Some people jokingly say that coldness flows instead of blood. (Maybe they’re serious.) But when I came to my senses, I was holding a tissue. It’s been a while since I felt that way. The feeling of someone warmly caressing my heart. You might think it’s just another romance. But the true value of this movie is not that. A movie that can touch the emotions deep within people. How many masterpieces like that are there? At least I haven’t seen one recently. This movie reminds me of old memories. An old love buried deep in my heart. First love. A first love that was endlessly clumsy and lost because I didn’t know what to do. A name that remains in my memory and in my heart because it was the first and because it didn’t come true. First love. The fluttering feelings of that time, the heart that beat so hot, the memories that were so passionate come to mind. This movie is that kind of movie. A movie that makes you remember precious memories that you have forgotten for a long time. It’s to the point where it awakens the emotions of a cold-blooded person like me (^^), so you can imagine how good it is. Rather than emptying my brain while watching a blockbuster that has no content and is just full of explosions, I would rather recommend this movie. If you watch this movie that will moisten your dry heart, you will feel the precious senses that you had forgotten. The director’s visuals are, of course, amazing, and the acting skills of the actors are also extraordinary. In particular, I applaud the idea of ending it that way. I will refrain from spoilers for those who haven’t seen it yet. This is the end of my unorganized review, as I just came out of the movie. I will try to post a proper review soon. My personal score is 9. #TheMostBeautifulDays #Score9 #HanHyang #Critic #AnticipatedWork #Masterpiece #MustSeeMovie #JooyoungsEyesAreMemorable #TissuesAreEssential #Ending맛집 [A Korean slang term meaning ‘a restaurant that is known for its delicious endings’] -I wondered what kind of courage it took to invite Hyang-nim [A respectful Korean term] to the preview screening, but it was the courage of a tyrant -I failed to get a ticket to this preview screeningㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ [Korean emoticon for crying] After seeing Hyang-nim’s review, I want to go even moreㅜㅜ -Wow… What has Hyang-nim given such a good score to? -Almost nothing, right? -Wasn’t Hyang-nim only merciful to animals??? Are there animals in the movie???? -I don’t watch romance movies, but Hyang-nim recommended it… I can’t not watch it… -To be honest, I didn’t think this kind of review would come out while watching the feed earlierㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Korean emoticon for laughter] Hyang-nim likes twists~ -Isn’t 9 points legendary? She hasn’t given 9 points to anything so far, right? -I’m curious about what the content is that Hyang is praising so much and giving 9 points to, so I have to go see it -No, what’s with the ending that’s causing such a stir in every community???? Anyone know the ending??? -According to rumors, there were a lot of talks about an open ending, but seeing the recent photos from the set, there are twins, so there’s a rumor that it was revised to a happy ending… -So is it a happy ending? Is it a sad ending? -The problem is that we don’t know -I need to see the ending to talk about it, but I can’t spoil it… -Please, please, please tell meㅠㅠ? -No. I can’t. -What, did Hyang get paid? -What’s with the guy above? Don’t you know that Ki-Hyang is famous for harshly criticizing even if you put in sponsorships?? -To be honest, that movie didn’t seem to have enough money to give… -The distribution is great, and the preview screening was no joke -Internal photos ㅗㅜㅑ [Korean slang for ‘wow’] It’s no joke 퍄퍄 [Another Korean slang for ‘wow’] -I was looking forward to it while watching YouTube, but after seeing Hyang-nim’s review, I’m even more excited^^ Thank you for the detailed review~^^ -I ran here after hearing the news. Thank you for the good review, Hyang-nimㅠㅠ -Dohee unnie [Korean term for older sister], let’s only walk on flower paths from now on! -Let’s walk on flower paths too, Yeonwoo! Yeonwoo, who read it slowly and carefully, took her eyes off the screen. “…Why are you all staring at me like that?” When she looked up, everyone was looking at Yeonwoo with sparkling eyes.

“How is it? Yeonwoo. What do you think?”
“Doesn’t it seem good at first glance?” I feel like I have to answer something because I feel so full of expectations. “I heard that Yeonwoo’s sense is rumored to be great…”
“What do you think? Do you think it will be successful?” It’s obvious that they want me to say it will be successful. If I answer no, the shoulders that have risen so high will definitely droop. Of course, I didn’t intend to say no here either.