Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 208

God-Given Top Star 208. Audition (1) (208/401)

208. Audition (1)

May 27, 2022

“Sigh…….”

“Haa…….”

Participants who had just finished their auditions sighed deeply.

Seeing them, other participants who had not yet auditioned were wary.

Whether they did well or not.

Those who sighed were clearly not satisfied.

More than anything else, the scene they had just witnessed was filling their heads.

-Ah. So, that’s why you’re angry……?

A slight tilt of the head.

A voice and eyes filled with laughter.

A quiet and gentle question.

-Calm down. Why are you so angry? Huh?

The scene of a strikingly handsome young man approaching with a disarming charm.

It was like a painting, enough to create goodwill in anyone.

If only that handsome man wasn’t acting out a character.

“Sigh.”

“Haa…….”

Once again, a heavy sigh burst from the mouths of the participants recalling the moment.

In that scene, they felt more chills than goodwill.

And that’s what frustrated them.

This atmosphere was not new.

From the moment Yeonwoo first entered the waiting room, it was practically a foregone conclusion that things would be tense.

‘Looking back, it was set up perfectly from the start, wasn’t it?’

It was only a few tens of minutes ago.

But it felt like several tens of minutes in real time.

Numbers 32 and 33 recalled the tens of minutes ago when they had held onto hope.

*

The moment Yeonwoo entered the waiting room.

A suffocating tension filled the space.

Just opening the door and walking in felt like someone was grabbing their neck and suppressing them.

The fact that someone was gasping and choking at that moment said it all.

“Cough, cough! Cough!”

It was an untimely farce, but it did have one positive aspect.

Thanks to it, the suffocating tension and frozen atmosphere that had settled in the waiting room were at least broken.

At that moment, everyone had the same thought.

‘Whoever it is, thanks for saving us.’

The atmosphere of an audition waiting room is unique.

First of all, everyone here is a rival.

There is only one role, but dozens of people are vying for it, so it would be strange if the atmosphere were good, wouldn’t it?

However, because of one person who had just entered, everyone was of one mind, at least for a moment.

They wouldn’t have known it, though.

“Ahem, ahem.”

Taking advantage of the somewhat relaxed atmosphere, someone bravely opened their mouth.

“Are you perhaps a staff member?”

He clearly wasn’t a staff member.

A suit that looked expensive at a glance, neatly combed back hair.

On top of that, he wore cool-looking, sleek silver-rimmed glasses and an expensive watch on his wrist.

In no way could he be a staff member.

But they couldn’t let go of the last shred of hope.

‘Maybe he’s a drama advertiser!’

‘Maybe an investor came to observe.’

The participants were diligently running their wishful thinking.

If he wasn’t a staff member, it was as good as saying that a very strong rival had appeared.

“No. I’m an audition participant.”

It was the moment when what they feared became reality.

“Ah…….”

“Tsk…….”

Sighs representing complex feelings flowed out from here and there.

Even if they weren’t incredibly perceptive, if they were in the entertainment industry, their discernment would naturally improve to some extent.

At least, they would be able to roughly grasp their own level.

In other words, it was also possible to realize how different the other person was from them.

“Perhaps…… did you come to the wrong place? This is for the serial killer role. The main character is auditioning on a different day. Didn’t you get directions……?”

No matter how you looked at it, it was strange that someone with an overwhelming presence was in a supporting role.

It was to the point where it was strange that he came to audition.

Yeonwoo answered someone’s subtly asked question.

“Yes. I came to audition for the serial killer role.”

Yeonwoo kindly held up the number tag around his neck to show them.

“Ah…… the number tag was there.”

It was the same number tag that everyone was wearing, but Yeonwoo was a bit different.

What should I say?

Rather than someone who came to audition, he felt more like an employee of a large company who came out on a business trip for a while?

“Hey, but…… aren’t you Kang Yeonwoo?”

In the meantime, one person asked Yeonwoo with a dubious look.

His face was familiar, but…….

‘I’m not sure if it’s the same person……? As I remember, he had a kind and diligent atmosphere?’

The atmosphere that Yeonwoo was wearing was the problem.

It felt like they had brought someone who only looked similar to be the same person?

Come to think of it, his features seem a bit different because he’s wearing glasses……?

“Ah, sorry if I’m mistaken…….”

Just as one embarrassed participant was about to scratch his head and apologize.

“Yes. That’s right.”

Yeonwoo answered.

“Wow. But why are you here? Didn’t you get an offer for the main character?”

Another person suddenly asked.

That kind of news was something that anyone in the industry who was interested enough could easily figure out through rumors.

“I’m personally interested in this role.”

“Heol…… so that story was real.”

The eyes of those around him were filled with curiosity at the man’s muttering.

It was a pressure that he had to explain something.

The man, flustered by the attention, stammered.

“That…… why…… didn’t that story circulate once? The story about the main character…….”

“Ah…….”

“Ah, that…….”

Exclamations burst out from here and there as other people heard the story the man brought up.

“Was that just a rumor?”

“I agree. Who would turn down the main character? Especially since it was said that the writer picked him.”

“I heard it too and just dismissed it as crazy. I didn’t think it could be real.”

“Hey. Isn’t that someone else? Not Kang Yeonwoo……?”

“But he just said it. That he came to audition because he was personally interested in this role.”

“That’s right. He did?”

It was as if they had completely forgotten that the person in question was in front of them, and they were very divided in their opinions.

Then, at some point.

The words of these people, who had been busily gossiping, forgetting that they had to prepare for the audition, stopped.

They raised their heads because they were strange that it had suddenly become quiet, and an unexpected sight unfolded.

“……?”

Everyone was looking at Yeonwoo.

With curiosity.

“Um…… Kang Yeonwoo? Is it true?”

“Ah, why are you asking so bluntly? Ahem. Kang Yeonwoo? Is the rumor true? That why…….”

“You asked bluntly too…….”

Now, it seems like it has become a place to chat rather than an audition waiting room.

“Yes, well…….”

Yeonwoo gave an ambiguous answer that was neither yes nor no.

Then, each of them started arguing.

“No, think about it logically. Who would reject that?”

“It’s a reliable source, how can you not believe it?”

“Really? Where’s the source? Ah, if it’s not Kang Yeonwoo, who is it?”

“Isn’t it really Kang Yeonwoo?”

Originally, the audition room would have been a quiet and nervous atmosphere.

Usually, no matter who comes, it is a situation where they are rivals, so it is common for them to just exchange glances and do their own thing.

It’s natural to be glared at if someone is noisy.

But.

“Ugh…… I can’t concentrate…….”

“Tss…….”

That’s only possible when it’s a normal audition.

Normalcy had already been broken for a long time since Yeonwoo appeared.

The people in this place instinctively realized it.

That it was already too late to win the role.

Of course, there were some who didn’t give up, but most of them sighed and gave up their expectations.

“Ugh. Why does such a big shot have to come…….”

There were also those who had steadily built up their acting skills by playing various large and small roles.

But they had already vaguely predicted it to some extent.

That their audition was already ruined in many ways.

No matter how much experience they had, what could they do?

No one in this place had built up a career as much as Yeonwoo.

“Hey. Be quiet.”

The few who hadn’t given up hope sharply rebuked those who were making a fuss.

‘The audition is not about career anyway. It’s a battle of acting skills!’

It’s a supporting role, but it’s not the main character anyway.

In other words, even if Yeonwoo came, there was no guarantee that he would be selected.

Besides, if it’s Yeonwoo, there’s no reason not to just plug him in [directly cast him without an audition], so why would they make him audition?

‘There’s still a chance.’

It means that the serial killer role is still vacant.

So there was no time to give up and chat happily.

Although a strong competitor had appeared, some participants burned their will for the last time.

Although it was an unwelcome strong competitor, they had to somehow ace the audition.

And.

“When is that person’s turn?”

“Let’s see…… Kang Yeonwoo’s turn is number 31.”

“Number 31…….”

Another person.

There was another person besides the applicants who did not welcome Yeonwoo.

It was Song Jinjoo, the main writer of this drama.

Soon after, she was another person who would change her mind like flipping her palm after seeing Yeonwoo.

*

Song Jinjoo, the main writer of this drama and the writer who wrote the scenario.

Her resume was that of a so-called star writer with a tremendous career in this industry where results become experience.

Song Writer, who is famous for making everything she puts out a success, was also undervalued by the name value of PD [Production Director] Gil Sangjun’s division.

However, no one denied the fact that all the results she created were successful.

“Oh, Writer. How have you been? It’s not that, but our Neo is going on hiatus this time, and I want to do a variety show…….”

“This is a good one that came in a while ago, but I heard that our Song Writer is busy these days, so I brought it for you to eat while you work.”

“You’re going into this work? Someone in our company has a handsome mask and a desire to act…… How about it. When do you have time? I want to visit you and introduce him.”

Even the high-nosed managers would give in to Song Writer.

Even when she was affiliated with the broadcasting station, even the director could not arbitrarily tell Song Writer what to do.

That’s how great her eye was, and the works she created were all hits.

Ordinary viewers may not know it well, but in the industry, the saying ‘Song Writer you can trust’ was not secretly, but openly!

But…….

“Um…… Song Writer. It’s a bit difficult to say this…….”

After becoming independent with PD Gil Sangjun and establishing a company in earnest.

It was when I was waiting for an answer after putting in an offer with the synopsis of the first work that I had ambitiously prepared.

“What is it? I’m a little uneasy if PD says that.”

It was a half-joking story.

PD Gil Sangjun was also known as the golden hand in this industry as much as Song Writer.

I didn’t even think that there would be anything that wouldn’t be achieved if PD Gil wanted it and Song Writer wanted it.

I definitely did.

“Wait a minute. PD. My ears are a little strange. I’ve been hearing tinnitus these days, but is it because I’m too tired? I need to go to the hospital.”

The news that PD Gil brought was like a bolt from the blue to Song Writer.

“No. I heard it right. Sigh…… I wish I had heard it wrong too. I understand that feeling.”

PD Gil Sangjun sighed as if he understood.

Song Writer found it hard to believe.

“You really rejected it? Really? Not just trying to bounce it [negotiate for better terms]? Really really? Really really really?”

“Really…….”

“Is there anything you want? Is the appearance fee not to your liking? Or are we new? No. The company is new, but it’s the company we founded, not someone else? Maybe…… are you very unlucky, arrogant, or something? Do you not even look at cable dramas because you’ve risen a little?!”

“No. Song Writer. Calm down. It’s not that…….”

At first, I was dumbfounded.

‘No! Who are you to reject my main character?!’

Even though I was already dumbfounded.

I was even more dumbfounded when I heard the reason that PD Gil explained with a sigh.

“So…… you’re rejecting the main character to play a supporting role? Did I hear that right?”

It wasn’t even that he was rejecting it to go into another work.

“Unlike the kids these days, he’s not just going on a safe route, but he’s also willing to boldly transform his image, so I thought he was worth raising…… I never thought he would stab me in the back like this.”

Song Writer, who prides herself on having a good eye for people, has been quite persistently watching Yeonwoo.

It’s because a delicious big fish has come into the small pool of male actors.