Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 234

234. It’s No Fun If I Tell You Everything (2)

2022.06.22.

Fortunately, he possessed the invaluable skill of maintaining a poker face.

[Yeon-woo, you were glowing!]

[Ahahaha! Kang Yeon-woo had a halo like a saint! Maybe it was foxfire or a will-o’-the-wisp!]

[Kang Yeon-woo and the word ‘holy’ in the same sentence… I have to tell the old guys. This is thirty years’ worth of teasing material!]

The fire commonly called ghost fire or goblin fire is the will-o’-the-wisp [a phosphorescent light seen hovering over marshy ground, believed to be spirits].

“Just try telling anyone. I’ll use a spirit banishment charm on you that day.”

[Are you threatening me?!]

“Is that right?”

Fortunately, the microphone is off, and everyone’s attention is focused on Song Jin-joo.

Thanks to this, Yeon-woo could comfortably silence the chatterbox using ventriloquism.

“Anyway, that’s why I had no choice but to revise the script a little.”

“Oh. How was it revised? Were there any major changes to the role?”

“It’s no fun if I tell you everything here, is it?”

“No. Like PD [Production Director], like writer. How can you two say the same thing? It only makes me more curious! If the role was revised after seeing Yeon-woo’s audition… Ah, the viewers must be curious! I’m so curious to know what impact that ecstatic audition had that even the script was revised?!”

Even the words are embarrassing.

Ecstatic.

Shouldn’t such modifiers be used for someone like Kwon Seong-hyun?

‘So that’s why people say clothes make the man.’

Still, well, since they say good things, Yeon-woo kept a smiling face even in the midst of the embarrassment that rushed in.

Kwon Seong-hyun had said that.

-We have a visible profession. So, taking care of ourselves is a natural thing.

That’s right.

So Yeon-woo also started exercising and fumbling with basic skincare that he hadn’t done before, didn’t he?

The reason for getting regular care was also for that reason.

‘When I think about it, it’s not something to be embarrassed about, but something to be happy about.’

An unexpected realization came.

Then it would be right to be more visible.

With that thought, Yeon-woo erased the ambiguous smile on his lips.

Instead, he wrapped himself in abilities such as tearful eyes and the forgotten dignity of a god.

Just in time, the camera caught Yeon-woo’s close-up.

Whether it was his imagination or not, flashes burst out like crazy to match it.

“Did you just see that? In fact, everything about Yeon-woo is plausible. How unfortunate would it be if such a wonderful person was trapped in a fixed role? Isn’t that right? Of course, I’m just kidding. I’m not such a face-conscious person that I would recklessly touch a role just based on appearance.”

Song Writer’s words thrown like a joke.

However, no one in that place took these words as a joke.

“Ahem. Of course, it’s true that Yeon-woo gave me inspiration. It’s also true that the synopsis has changed a bit since the audition. But this is only for a more complete story, not because of personal interest. It’s foolish to stick to the existing story when a better path is visible. Don’t you think?”

“Does that mean Yeon-woo’s role affects the completeness of the story?”

“It’s no fun if I tell you that! I will neither affirm nor deny it.”

“Ah… I’m so curious. Are there any other roles besides the protagonist’s friend?”

“No comment.”

Without having matched it in advance, the host and Song Writer were in perfect harmony.

“Anyway, as the writer in charge of this drama, I wanted to show the viewers a complete story. If a revision of the synopsis is necessary for that, then of course I have to do it. That’s what I think. Because I’m not shooting this drama just to do art by myself, am I? If that were the case, I would have shot an art film. But this is a drama. It has to capture the public’s sympathy and interest. To do that, sometimes I have to twist the story in directions I never thought of.”

“I see.”

“It’s hard to say that it’s always the right direction, but at least this time I can confidently say it.”

Song Writer said in a firm voice.

“I will make sure you don’t regret the time you spent watching Dramatic Tempest. To do that, our director, company staff, and even the actors are working hard.”

That was definitely 100 percent sincere.

Even without the system status window, Yeon-woo could tell.

“Please check for yourself what parts have changed and how! Please look forward to our Dramatic Tempest a lot!”

As previously discussed, Song Writer did not reveal in any way how Yeon-woo’s role had been greatly revised.

Even the fact that he was a serial killer was kept secret even in this place.

Instead of revealing everything, Song Writer threw out bait.

That was why she kept bringing up the topic of Yeon-woo while turning the words around and not saying the core.

The revision of the synopsis after the audition.

It subtly stimulates by hinting at the evidence that Yeon-woo is involved in the story that much.

‘How is it, are you curious? Aren’t you curious?’

It’s like tempting that way.

It just seems like they’re conducting the interview with a mix of jokes for the sake of interest, but Yeon-woo knew.

Every word, every expression, every topic that is lightly dealt with has an intention hidden in it.

The drama team’s determination was by no means light enough to joke around in a place like this.

“Yes, thank you! Those were wonderful words from Song Jin-joo Writer. In that sense, Kang Yeon-woo?”

According to that intention, the topic naturally shifted to Yeon-woo.

“Yes.”

“Song Jin-joo Writer praised Yeon-woo very much. How do you feel?”

“Um. I’m just thankful that you see me in a good light. I’m always grateful for treating me well on set.”

The next target after Song Writer was none other than Yeon-woo.

“At the audition, Song Writer said that she was struck by lightning in the head like the protagonist Kang-seok, how about Yeon-woo?”

“Um… Actually, I didn’t see the writer well at the audition.”

“Yes? Why not?”

“The writer didn’t look at me after seeing me for the first time.”

“Yes?! No, why?! Song Writer. An explanation seems necessary?!”

Song Jin-joo, who was avoiding eye contact, was caught on the large monitor.

“No… that’s… I get a little out of my mind when I get hooked on something…?”

“Ah. You said you saw a halo.”

“That’s right…?”

The end of the word subtly rising.

People laughed at the situation like a skit.

“So honestly… I didn’t have high expectations. I did my best to prepare for the audition, but that’s not a free pass that always leads to good results. And at that time, the announcement of the results was postponed once, so I thought I might have failed.”

“No way!”

“I’ll say it again, but the writer didn’t even look at me at that time.”

“Ah. That’s too much. Song Writer.”

“Ah, no… I can’t help but have inspiration when I see Yeon-woo! It couldn’t be helped for a better work. Ahem.”

After that, light chatter continued.

However, Yeon-woo was once again able to make a definite impression.

Later, this conversation will come up again when the twist is revealed.

Yeon-woo was already eagerly waiting for that day.

*

The production presentation was successfully completed without any incidents.

The reaction of the press, as well as the public who watched with interest, was also very favorable.

The comments on the YouTube video uploaded to the production company’s account were all positive, of course.

-This is the first time I’ve seen a PD and writer so enthusiastically promoting. They all used to be so dignified.

ㄴThat’s right. There are even production staff who don’t attend events at all because they’re busy, so it’s good to see.

-Finally launching the drama 🙂 I’m already looking forward to it. I support the PD, writer, and actors!

-If it’s Gil’s team, they’re basically going for basic quality, so there’s nothing to say. Guaranteed masterpiece~!

-ENG SUB PLZ

As the production team and Yeon-woo aimed, there were quite a few reactions to the role Yeon-woo played.

[What is Yeon-woo’s role anyway?]

-What is our Yeon-woo’s role that the writer was so inspired that she even revised the script?

As far as we know, wasn’t he just the protagonist’s friend?

They even talked about completeness, so what kind of role is it that they’re even talking about completeness?

(Comments)

-Isn’t it just a friend role, but they’re trying to make him stand out?

ㄴI thought so at first, but I don’t think the writer would mention it so much…

-Song Writer is famous for picking characters really wellㅋㅋㅋ There are many celebrities who became famous because of thatㅇㅇ In my opinion, it won’t be a normal friend this time either. It seems like they’re spreading rice cakes [떡밥; Korean slang for hints or foreshadowing]?

ㄴTurns out they’re half-siblings

ㄴTurns out they’re biological siblings

ㄴTurns out they’re separated first loves……

ㄴWait a minute, how far are you goingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Among them, there were also inferences close to the truth.

-A friend of my friend said that they auditioned for that drama, and Kang Yeon-woo auditioned for a psychopath serial killer?

ㄴSource?

ㄴFriend’s friend

ㄴYou’re making it too hard to say hearsay.

ㄴOh, but it seems credible…? He came out very meaningfully at the end of the teaser, didn’t he?

ㄴㄴㄴ Don’t fall for the bait;

ㄴNo, it’s not~ If this was real, why wouldn’t they have said itㅋㅋ Even just the role would be a huge topic. All the roles that Woo-yeon has played so far have been good. The production team is serious about the drama, so they wouldn’t keep such a big source a secret?

ㄴOperator: Reported for being an attention seeker and blocked.

Of course, whether it was because he looked so kind at the script reading or the production presentation, that hypothesis died down before it could even sprout.

“Ah. It’s a shame… Yeon-woo. Isn’t your fan club too well-behaved?”

The only person who was disappointed.

It was Song Jin-joo Writer.

“If some rumors were circulating at times like this, it would be a pilgrimage site when we explode it later…”

Song Writer, who muttered that, went one step further,

“Sigh. Can I leave a comment? No. Would this also be cut off as hearsay?”

She also said that.

Of course, she gave up, leaving a compliment mixed with regret that Yeon-woo’s fan site was such a clean area, saying that the actor and the fans were the same.

After the production presentation.

Song Writer’s shoulders were strangely strong.

The reason was that the halo rumor of Yeon-woo became a meme and spread widely as a popular humor on the internet.

“Ah. It’s not just me who saw it. Director!”

Song Writer even brought a tablet PC and held it out in front of Gil Sang-joon PD.

-I definitely saw a halo, but when I look again, there’s no halo?

ㄴYou should go to the hospital; If you can’t see it when it’s there, it’s serious;;

-I’ve been watching the halo meme 23904829351 times because it’s such a fuss, and no matter how much I look at it, it’s true that there’s a haloㅇㅇ

“Look. The whole community is going crazy. I really saw it well, didn’t I?”

Instead of answering, Gil PD turned his head to Yeon-woo and asked.

“Yeon-woo. Do you perhaps… believe in any religion?”

“No.”

Strictly speaking, it’s closer to native religion, but he hasn’t received a divine calling either.

Officially, he’s still an atheist, so it wasn’t wrong.

Anyway, the atmosphere on set was very good, to the point where everyone was having fun and sharing light chatter.

There was a disadvantage that the script came out urgently as the synopsis was revised once, but such filming was quite familiar to the actors.

Isn’t this industry about receiving hot papers [freshly written scripts] that are finished 30 minutes before filming, even if it means flying side scripts [making last-minute changes]?

“Still, we came in with pre-production, so we won’t be doing it in real time, right, Song Writer?”

“Ah, what are you talking about? Don’t you trust me?”

“I trust you. If I don’t trust our Song Writer, who do I trust?”

The filming schedule was tight and urgent, but it was progressing somehow.

“Huh? The location rental date is only that?”

News like a bolt from the blue fell.