Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 212

212. What’s the Result? (2)

May 31, 2022

“Wow. Then isn’t that the highest score right now?”

“Is that Kang Yeonwoo’s score? Not someone else’s, right?”

“Yeah, yeah. It’s Kang Yeonwoo’s score. And it’s the highest score right now.”

“Well, he really lives up to his name. There’s a reason why he shot up so quickly right after his debut.”

The assistant director next to him chimed in.

“His physique and mask are unique, and his acting skills support him… There’s no way he couldn’t succeed, right? Rumor has it that his personality is also very good. Plus, his agency is good, so there’s no way he can’t succeed.”

“That’s what I’m saying. Sigh. That’s why we pushed him for the main role…”

“Director. That’s a shh, shh!”

“Oops…”

At the assistant director’s words, PD [Production Director] Gil Sangjun flinched. Even the main PD, who was like a king on set, had to be careful in front of the main writer, with whom he had worked for so long that they had even started a company together.

Especially in this situation where the actor they had picked together as the lead suddenly aced the audition for a supporting role.

“Ah… What do I say to the writer?”

“…What score did you give him?”

“Me? 97.”

“Hey. You gave him the highest score too!”

“But I gave him less than the director. By 1 point.”

As they had compared scores during every break, they roughly knew how much each other had given.

For reference, the highest score that had come out so far was 86 points.

“Ugh… I think I need to tell the writer.”

Gil Sangjun PD’s younger sibling, who was a judge in the capacity of the production director, said.

There might be talent more suitable for the role after this.

However, no one in this place had such expectations.

“His interpretation of the character is very charming. His acting is good. His physique has gotten much better too.”

“Oh, that’s right. It looked like he worked out separately. Did you see his suit fit? It was crazy.”

“Exactly. He has everything, so he’s perfect…”

The problem was that their main writer, Song Jinjoo, was burning with fighting spirit towards Yeonwoo.

-Audition? Tell him to see it! I’ll see how well he does!

That’s what writer Song Jinjoo had said.

It was also the reason why the people in this place couldn’t bring themselves to look in the writer’s direction.

As it was the first production they were launching after starting the production company, the content of the work also had to be solid.

The one in charge of that part was none other than the writer burning with fighting spirit.

In any case, Song Writer’s influence was bound to be strong.

She was a writer with that much experience and career.

“Isn’t it too much of a waste to miss him? After seeing Kang Yeonwoo’s acting, I feel sorry to say this, but the other actors just feel like a mild flavor…”

“Tsk. It’s just that other people are more outwardly stimulating, but Kang Yeonwoo is like… Sichuan-style spicy something…”

The character of a serial killer.

It’s a role that can give a strong image at first glance.

Perhaps because of that, it felt like all the people who prided themselves on having thick bones as supporting actors had gathered.

Most of them had prepared in the most stimulating way possible to stand out in the audition.

Of course, it’s not that there weren’t people who had the same interpretation as Yeonwoo.

The problem was that their acting skills couldn’t keep up, so they really became neither fish nor fowl.

“Since you mention mala [Sichuan peppercorn], it hits me right. It’s not just hot and stimulating in the mouth, but it goes through the esophagus and into the stomach, burning and melting the inside. It’s perfect for poison!”

“No, mala is not poison…”

“Ahem. You know I went to the bathroom for three days and four nights after eating mala soup, right?”

The directing PD, who was guilty of leading the company dinner at that time, quietly shut his mouth.

“Hmm… What to do.”

“Should we ask her once? What does the writer think?”

Song Jinjoo hadn’t even looked at Yeonwoo when he came in.

She seemed to be frantically scribbling as if she were about to bury her nose in the paper.

And that was the same now.

Even though they tried to be quiet, if they whispered this much, at least one word should have flown over.

“Excuse me… Writer?”

When he glanced over, Song Jinjoo was still writing something with passionate momentum.

Instead of Song Writer, her assistant writer answered.

“She won’t hear anything you say right now.”

Shaking her head.

Her appearance of shaking her head looked as if she was used to Song Jinjoo’s condition.

“Perhaps… Is she in that state?”

“Yes. She’s in that state.”

“Then…?”

“She became like this right after seeing Kang Yeonwoo come in.”

“Oh, then…?”

Everyone’s faces brightened as they heard the assistant writer’s story.

That state.

To put it simply, you can think of it as a possessed state.

Of course, Song Jinjoo isn’t a shaman, so it’s not like some god has really descended.

It is said that the state when ideas spring up and inspiration bursts like a god is usually possessed.

The god here would be the god of creation.

In short, she got a feel after seeing Yeonwoo’s appearance.

“I was wondering how to say it, but there was no need to worry.”

“Whew. I’m relieved.”

“If Song Writer is like that, then that’s it. I don’t think we need to worry.”

The judges were relieved with a much better look.

And they thought.

That the script would be greatly revised soon.

And a few days later.

Their thoughts became a prophecy.

*

“Yeonwoo-ssi!”

Hurriedly.

There was someone who burst into the door with a rough voice.

It was none other than Lee Gyuhan, who was also Yeonwoo’s manager.

“Gyuhan-ssi?”

“It’s here!”

“Yes? What are you talking about?”

“The result, the result.”

One thing came to mind at those words.

“Did the audition results come out?”

“Why else would I have run over here! I came to tell you this quickly. Still, isn’t this the result of your first audition? It’s a shame to end it with a phone call. Don’t you think so?”

“So what’s the result?”

Yeonwoo asked in a slightly impatient tone, unlike himself.

‘I didn’t know waiting would be this difficult.’

It’s only natural to be curious about the results of your best efforts.

Yeonwoo tried to be nonchalant, but it was actually very difficult.

[Yeonwoo-ya. So you were human too……]

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

[No. Actually, you’ve experienced so much since you were young. I was so worried about how you grew up into a strong-hearted and old man who doesn’t blink an eye no matter what.]

“What are you saying……?”

[But seeing you excited about the audition makes you look your age! I’m proud!]

“……”

I don’t know what nonsense he’s talking about, but Yeonwoo has been a little different recently, as Donggaryeong said.

He was even feeling impatient himself.

How else could he not even be able to do the strength training that he had to do because of muscle loss?

“You don’t have an appetite? That’s a big deal… Yeonwoo-ssi. You promised me you’d eat well.”

Kwon Seonghyun, who was watching, also stared at him, asking if he wanted him to feed him directly.

Of course, Yeonwoo refused with a straight face.

‘They say that when your mental strength runs out, you stop eating.’

I wonder why I’m reminded of what the old spirit in my mother’s shrine said.

“What’s the result?”

Even as he asked again, Yeonwoo tried to calm his mind.

In fact, it was an audition that he insisted on entering.

The participants in the audition already knew that Yeonwoo had rejected the lead role offer.

In that situation, look at the audition.

‘It’s going to be incredibly embarrassing……’

In vulgar terms, it would be a dog shame [extreme embarrassment].

People’s gossip can be ignored……

‘Since I got something, it’s not a bad choice.’

Since he gained confidence in himself, it’s not a losing game.

Still, isn’t it a natural desire to succeed in the first challenge to get a role directly, if possible?

Lee Gyuhan’s mouth did not open easily.

Could it be.

“Could it be… Did I fail?”

A bad feeling flashed through his head.

‘Yes. The fact that the announcement was delayed was also ominous.’

Could it be that the announcement delay was a foreshadowing for this situation?!

That’s right.

The announcement of the audition results was actually supposed to be the day before yesterday.

However.

[The announcement of the audition results will be postponed due to the company’s circumstances. We ask for your understanding.]

Such a notice was even posted on the site.

“Yeonwoo-ssi. Just a moment.”

Lee Gyuhan rummaged around and took something out.

It was the latest smartphone.

Lee Gyuhan took it out as it was and suddenly took a picture.

“……?”

Click!

The camera shutter sound rang out cheerfully.

“Ah. Seonghyun told me to take a picture no matter what.”

“Yes……?”

“If Yeonwoo-ssi says anything, tell him to take this much as a lesson fee.”

I don’t understand anything.

Still, I know one thing.

That the face in that picture must be very desperate.

“Yeonwoo-ssi. Don’t be nervous and listen to me carefully.”

“Yes.”

“Yeonwoo-ssi is……”

“I’m……?”

“You passed!”

Only then was Yeonwoo able to finally let out a sigh of relief.

“Wow. This is the first time I’ve seen Yeonwoo-ssi nervous. I think I know why Seonghyun told me to take a picture.”

Yeonwoo, who hadn’t been nervous even at a fan meeting in front of thousands of people.

Rather than being nervous, he felt a subtle excitement.

“Here. Take this.”

Lee Gyuhan put his hand behind his back and rummaged around before taking out a booklet.

It’s a bit thick for a script.

Yeonwoo, who received it right away, quickly scanned the contents.

“……?”

Something’s wrong.

‘What is it? Why is my name next to the main character’s, not at the end?’

Now that all the auditions are over.

It seemed that the roles had been roughly decided.

Yeonwoo, who was scanning the list of characters, doubted his eyes when he saw that his role was listed next to the main character’s role.

Flip, flip!

The eyes scanning the contents were very busy.

Only after a few minutes did Yeonwoo barely take his eyes off the script.

There was a question in the voice that asked back in a daze.

“The proportion has increased……?”

What is it?

I wondered if it was a mistake, but it wasn’t.

“Is it originally like this……?”

When I received the audition script.

I had checked the character description and the proportion.

That way, people can decide whether to take on the role or not.

Yeonwoo also thought that he had fully grasped what kind of role it was.

That’s what I thought when I auditioned.

I definitely did.

But……

“There’s no way. They said they were very impressed with Yeonwoo-ssi’s acting.”

“Who?”

“Writer Song Jinjoo, who wrote the script.”

“Yes……?”

Yeonwoo slowly recalled his memories.

‘I definitely remember seeing that writer in the audition hall…… I do.’

Soon, one memory came to mind.

The person sitting at the far right end, only showing the top of his head, and writing something furiously.

When I heard a brief introduction, they said that person was definitely writer Song Jinjoo……

‘Except for when we first made eye contact, she never looked at me once?’

“If you’re going to audition, isn’t it already roughly planned out?”

“That’s why it’s amazing. She almost overturned the second half in that situation! That’s how impressed Yeonwoo-ssi was!”

Lee Gyuhan added that the actor who went to the audition and increased the proportion of the role would be one of the best.

“It’s something that only our Seonghyun could have done…… And since Yeonwoo-ssi, who Seonghyun chose, is doing the same thing, I got goosebumps in the office after cutting off the phone from the production company earlier. From a minor role to a sub-level supporting role. Keu…… This is why I’m a manager.”

Yeonwoo’s hand, which was flipping through the pages, stopped at the very last page.

“The script isn’t over?”

“Ah, that! They said they haven’t finished writing it yet. They’re writing Part 2 now.”

“Part 2?”

Why is that suddenly coming out?

Kim Seonwoo was originally a role that only appeared in Season 1.

But.

“Why? Of course, Yeonwoo-ssi has to appear in Part 2, right?”

I heard that the proportion has increased anyway.

I never thought it would increase that much.