Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 233

233. There’s No Fun in Telling You Everything (1)

June 21, 2022

“Yeon-woo, promise me you’ll do the next project with me too, okay? Haaa, I’m so glad I revised the script. Who would have guessed that such a paragon of kindness is actually such a crazy bastard? Even if they knew, they wouldn’t believe it, right? Later, when Yeon-woo commits murder in the scene, it’s going to be a huge hit.”

Even though I was called a crazy bastard to my face, I didn’t feel bad.

Well, isn’t it a compliment anyway?

“I hope I can live up to your expectations.”

Yeon-woo gave a gentle smile.

As a bonus, Song Jin-joo asked if he was really not considering the next contract because of that radiance.

In any case, Yeon-woo did his best.

He didn’t even hesitate to use additional stats [character attributes or abilities].

It’s not wrong to use what you have, is it?

It’s an ability he traded for his life.

He has to make good use of it so he doesn’t feel so wronged.

[Dramatic Tempest.]

[Coming Soon.]

Was it the power of the intense teaser video?

The attitude of the reporters changed noticeably after the screening.

Of course, there were no hostile people since even the chairman had come, but…

How should I put it?

If they were a bit indifferent before, now they’ve become very enthusiastic?

“Hello. I’m Gil Sang-joon, the chief director of this drama.”

“I’m Song Jin-joo, the writer in charge of the story for this drama.”

“Hello! I’m the actor playing the main character…!”

A huge flash of light poured out as they introduced themselves in order according to the host’s introduction.

“Many of you must be surprised that you’re all here so suddenly! It was a truly unusual opening, very impressive. Don’t you think so, everyone?”

The host, who skillfully lifted the atmosphere, continued the proceedings.

“Many of you were surprised to see this amazing trailer. I think it’s almost the first time we’ve seen such a great trailer at a production presentation. Some of you were actually surprised when the video suddenly started. How did you come up with this idea, and is there a reason why you showed the trailer first?”

It was a pre-set question.

“Yes, I’ll answer that. Ahem. As some of you may know, this drama is a drama in which my colleagues, who have been working together for a long time and sharing meals, participated as production companies. There’s a saying that you can’t be full on your first try [a Korean proverb meaning it’s hard to succeed on your first attempt], but I wanted to be full on my first try. Since this is the first time we’re doing our own production, we’ve put in a lot of effort. But, you know, there’s no way to explain this abstract concept of ‘effort.’ It’s not like it’s objectively quantified and visible. So, I sometimes think it would be nice if the scale of effort could be seen in numbers.”

Low laughter erupted from the reporters’ seats at Gil Sang-joon PD’s [Production Director’s] words.

It was because they had become so friendly that they reacted even to trivial words.

It was the effect of the impact left by the intense video.

“So I thought, ‘Ah, how can I let you know that I, our family [referring to his team], and the actors are working so hard!’ Should I grab each of you and explain it to you? But as you know, that’s not effective. I don’t want to be told that I’m all talk. So, there was only one thing I could do. Since I’m a person who shoots videos, let’s show it with a video. Let’s make evidence and show it so that we can’t take it back! That’s how the teaser video came out.”

Gil Sang-joon PD answered with a smile.

However, anyone in this room would have noticed.

The fact that Gil Sang-joon’s answer contained some bones [a hidden meaning or criticism].

Since they are reporters in the same industry, they must have been faster than anyone else in rumors.

Of course, they would have heard about the incident at the script reading and the rumors about Do Dong-joo.

In addition, the controversy over acting skills that Do Dong-joo had been so hung up on.

Gil Sang-joon PD wanted to block all suspicions with this video.

And the effect was very remarkable.

“I see! It was really exciting content, comparable to a movie trailer! Then, we’re going to have a Q&A session about this ‘Dramatic Tempest’. How is it, would that be okay?”

“Of course. That’s how much you’re interested in our drama.”

Light laughter erupted again from the audience.

“Then, can I ask you one personal question first?”

“Yes?”

“I heard that there is an episode related to Kang Yeon-woo, and I’m very curious about what that episode is. Can you reveal what that episode is?”

This was a question that had not been agreed upon in advance.

However, no one in the room was embarrassed or upset.

They had experienced so many things that they felt awkward even with the smooth progress.

Rather,

“Ah, Writer Song is raising her hand now. You don’t have to raise your hand. You can answer with a microphone.”

Another subtle laugh erupted at Song Jin-joo’s playful behavior.

It wasn’t a drama team that was so clumsy that they would be embarrassed by such a sudden question.

Rather, wouldn’t it be level max in combat power [meaning they are highly skilled and prepared]?

“Ahem. Let’s talk about that a little later. I want to explain our drama first, so please be patient, Writer Song.”

Gil Sang-joon PD took the lead in lightly suppressing it first.

It was a very smooth change of topic.

“Oh, you have a lot of stories?”

Writer Song answered with a microphone to the host’s exclamation.

“We have a lot of episodes. It seems like it would take too long to tell you all about it…”

“It’s okay. Isn’t time what we have left?”

Another laugh erupted.

PD Gil cleared his throat and changed the atmosphere.

“As you just saw, Dramatic Tempest is the story of the main character, Kang-seok. The main plot is what happens when he gains special abilities due to an accident. If I say this, you might think it’s a modified investigative drama, but I would dare to say that the main theme of Dramatic Tempest is growth.”

Kang-seok, who was always a nuisance and a troublemaker.

However, by a stroke of luck, he has a special psychometry ability [the ability to discern facts about a person or object by touching it] and gradually solves unsolved cases.

Gil Sang-joon PD focused more on the character of Kang-seok than on solving the case.

“He uses psychometry to achieve success, but he also gets caught up in troublesome things. I think one of the points is how Kang-seok overcomes the situation, makes choices, and broadens his narrow world.”

It can be said to be just another drama.

There are also dramas that are only filled with provocative content for the sake of viewership.

But Gil Sang-joon didn’t want to do that.

“Kang-seok is similar to ordinary people like us in some ways. People don’t always live smartly and rationally, do they? Even if you work hard, you sometimes fail, and it’s commonplace for the results not to come out as you want. There is no one who always succeeds. In that sense, Kang-seok contains some of our ordinary 모습 [moseup – aspect/appearance].”

Kang-seok endured despite being nagged for a long time.

And finally, he got a chance.

“The very special opportunity of psychometry is the reward. Ah, of course, even if we ride the 존버 [jonbeo – slang for enduring/persevering] that we’re talking about these days, it doesn’t mean that we’ll get psychometry like Kang-seok.”

Laughter was heard here and there at the joke that slightly loosened the serious atmosphere.

But what Gil Sang-joon was saying was clear.

Kang-seok is a projectile [reflection] that reflects modern people, and he hopes that viewers will not only have fun but also find comfort in seeing his growth and the results of his efforts.

He wasn’t trying to make a drama just for fun, and he 풀어냈다 [pureonaetda – unraveled/explained] it in a way that wasn’t too heavy.

Using the main character, Kang-seok.

“I think so. Even if the world doesn’t recognize it, even if I keep getting frustrated, if I don’t give up and keep trying somehow, I will definitely see the results someday. The example is psychometry, so you may still not feel it.”

This laughter was a little louder.

“Anyway, Kang-seok will grow in many ways, not just in terms of ability. If you watch the drama, you will realize that special abilities are not everything.”

“Ah, are you already making us look forward to it~! There are already people who are predicting a huge viewership hit with the trailer alone~!”

Sounds of agreement popped out here and there at the host’s light jeering.

“Haha. Wouldn’t it be boring if I told you everything here?”

One way or another, Gil Sang-joon’s face was calm, as if he was relieved by the already good public opinion.

Following that, there was a time to introduce various episodes that happened during filming.

The story of how hard it was to film this teaser, how closely the actors were already united, and so on.

There were plenty of news stories that reporters wouldn’t want to miss.

Several episodes were interestingly adapted and flowed out through the mouths of the actors and the production staff.

It somehow flowed to Yeon-woo’s audition story.

“Come to think of it, Writer Song had a lot to say about Kang Yeon-woo’s role earlier! Writer Song? Can you tell us now?”

“Oh, of course. Of course! I don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this moment.”

Writer Song turned on the microphone and answered right away as if she had been waiting.

“Oh, I’m already looking forward to how interesting the story is. As a side note, I know Writer Song a little bit, and she’s not the type to get so excited.”

“Yes, that’s right. I don’t usually get this excited. As you all know, I’m very calm, 섬세 [seomse – delicate], and 정적 [jeongjeok – still/static].”

“Ah~. It’s already an error when you say that yourself!”

“Just say it is!”

Another round of laughter flowed at the conversation with the 만담 [mandam – stand-up comedy/banter]-like host.

“So what’s the episode? There are so many stories about Kang Yeon-woo related to this drama that I’m really curious about what story it is.”

The reporters’ eyes changed at the host’s repeated words.

If they say it this many times, it must mean there’s something there.

“There are some stories about the audition, and there was a story that the role was slightly 수정 [sujeong – revised/modified] in the script reading that was broadcast live?”

“Ah ha. I guess you remember me grabbing Yeon-woo and making a fuss at the script reading?”

“It was so impressive that I couldn’t forget it. You’ll understand, Writer Song, right?”

People who knew that the host and Writer Song already knew each other watched their conversation with great interest.

Writer Song, who had been holding back after excitedly raising her hand, finally opened her mouth.

“I’ve been getting a lot of questions like that anyway. I 풀었거든요 [pureotgeodeunyo – I revealed/unleashed] a little bit about what happened at the audition when I was streaming. I guess a lot of people were interested at that time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. But this is 대외비 [daeoebi – confidential], so it’s a bit difficult to 풀기가 [pulgi – to reveal/unleash]…”

“대외비 [daeoebi – confidential] is already gone, Writer.”

“아이참 [aicham – expression of exasperation/embarrassment]. Then I can’t help it.”

They match each other so well.

“That day, I participated as a judge for the audition.”

The story that started like that made the person listening feel very embarrassed.

It was mainly about what kind of clothes Yeon-woo was wearing, how she walked in, and how it looked like slow motion, and so on.

The funny thing was that the actors sitting next to her were nodding, and some reporters and the host seemed to be 납득한 [naptdeukhan – convinced/understood].

‘What is it? Why does my face feel so hot?’