Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 285

285. Let’s Do It Together (2)

August 12, 2022

“It seems to be getting a little… better.”

Park Jung-hyuk muttered, checking the results.

Do Gang-hoon in the footage, after several takes with Yeon-woo, became a little clearer.

“What do you think?”

“I think it looks good too.”

As Yeon-woo gave his tacit approval, Park Jung-hyuk slumped back in his chair as if collapsing.

“Sorry. You’ve suffered because of me.”

“No, well, it’s good if a better scene comes out.”

A production isn’t filmed alone.

If the other person wanted it, Yeon-woo was more than willing to reshoot as many times as necessary.

Because it was for the sake of perfection.

“Ugh. I’ve never thought about being inferior to anyone…….”

“Ugh. That’s right. Our Jung-hyuk never falls behind anyone.”

“Hyung, when did you get here?”

“I’ve been here for a while. Drink this, drink this. Chug it down, chug it down. Yeon-woo, take this too. This is snake wine that’s good for the body…….”

Ptoo!

“Ah, Hyung!”

“Oh, my! Why are you spitting out this precious stuff?”

“What do you mean alcohol during filming!”

“Snake wine isn’t alcohol. It’s medicine.”

Park Jung-hyuk’s manager stated with a strangely firm tone.

“You’ve returned to your roots, so shouldn’t a manager support you to this extent?” [Referring to Park Jung-hyuk’s renewed passion for acting, implying a return to his original dedication.]

“What? What are you talking about right now?”

Park Jung-hyuk glanced at Yeon-woo.

“Jung-hyuk, this hyung is happy. This hyung believed that the day would come when you would be so sincere about acting again…….”

Just listening to him, it felt like he had received some great acting award.

“You know this is all thanks to Yeon-woo, right? If you ever visit our company, no, I should talk to Yeon-woo’s manager and arrange a visit.”

“……Yes. I understand.”

I don’t know what it is, but his eyes are sparkling so much that I feel like I have to say okay.

“Ah, Hyung! Please go. I’m talking to Yeon-woo right now!”

“Okay, okay. You should get along well with Yeon-woo. Look at my mind. Hahaha. Then you two talk well. Got it?”

Park Jung-hyuk’s manager disappeared like a storm.

“Yeon-woo, I’m sorry. That hyung is a bit of an overprotective type… I’m so embarrassed.”

Park Jung-hyuk’s ears turned red as he said that feeling overprotected in his late thirties was truly shameful.

“Um. Well, to be honest, it’s not the first time I’ve felt something was off since you came back? At first, I thought it was just my imagination. But as time went on, it wasn’t just my imagination.”

That feeling peaked during today’s scene.

He said that he felt like he was constantly being overshadowed, even though it was a very important scene.

‘Since returning.’

That means after the incident with Madam Kang.

‘Has something changed……?’

Something has changed.

First of all, nearly twenty years of lifespan disappeared, and he only has a little over a year left.

The fact that he earned it all back in one day is important, though.

But the change Park Jung-hyuk is talking about is definitely not because of this.

Yeon-woo recalled the question he asked when he was alone with Madam Kang before she left.

“Is it… fun?”

“……?”

“I’m asking if it’s fun. What you’re doing now.”

“Why are you asking that all of a sudden?”

“You never give me an easy answer. Huh? Are you rebelling again?”

What is this Madam Kang talking about?

“It’s because you’re asking out of the blue. What rebellion are you talking about?”

“I’ve always said that you only have two paths in life.”

A shaman or an entertainer.

It was a very barren and harsh number of choices for a person’s destiny.

‘What do you mean two?’

“I’ve always said that… but I can’t help but ask. Is it fun?”

“Well, maybe……?”

“It seems like it’s true since you’re not being honest.”

“What…….”

It’s awkward to say it out loud.

But that doesn’t mean it’s not genuine.

Although it started out as something forced, Yeon-woo gained a lot.

There are people who like him for no reason.

There are people who are positively influenced by him, as if erasing the past where he only heard insults.

An old wound that he had forgotten for a long time because its existence was so natural.

He was able to heal even that wound, which would have gnawed at him again if he had left it unattended without even realizing it was there.

‘Of course… it’s also fun.’

To be precise, it was enjoyable.

In other words, it could be said to be good.

The sense of accomplishment of creating something.

You can’t feel this way with just a sense of duty.

‘At first, it was a duty.’

Since there was no other way, it was like doing it through gritted teeth.

But duty soon became curiosity, and curiosity became interest.

If it were just a duty, there would be no reason to put so much effort into one scene.

It might be more profitable to quickly film and go on variety shows instead of putting so much effort into one scene.

It’s not for nothing that celebrities try to appear on variety shows.

If you create a good character there and secure a fixed spot, you can increase your recognition more than doing most productions.

-Why doesn’t Yeon-woo film commercials? It would be good to go on more variety shows……?

There were people who asked that.

-Anyone know Yeon-woo’s schedule? You’re the first celebrity I’ve ever seen who can’t even attend fan events even if they want to…….

If you go into the fan club, Mint Choco Squad, you can often, no, often see posts openly expressing regret that Yeon-woo isn’t seen often.

They need some kind of schedule to see his face in person even once.

That’s because the only public schedule is filming Dramatic Tempest.

Fans who hate stalkers didn’t even think about loitering around Yeon-woo’s dawn jogging time or near his accommodation.

As a result, their thirst continued.

“Yeah. Live like that, having fun. There are many opportunities, so try anything. Just don’t do it against your will. That’s what gnaws at life.”

“It’s not against my will, so… don’t worry.”

If someone were forcing me to do it, there would be no reason to put so much effort into it.

As others say, it would be better to do something else during that time.

But there’s only one reason why I don’t.

Because it’s enjoyable.

It’s not just the results and the rewards that the results bring.

The process itself was all interesting and enjoyable for Yeon-woo.

The world is full of misunderstandings.

In such a world, the feeling of having your sincerity accepted was close to a very pleasant thing.

“Yeah. It’s good to see your face looking good.”

Then she said that she didn’t have to worry anymore.

I don’t know why Madam Kang’s words, which she said when we parted like that, come to mind now.

‘Did that incident give me some kind of change?’

A change in mindset is one of the factors that greatly changes a person.

The incident with Madam Kang changed many things about Yeon-woo.

Maybe that’s why Park Jung-hyuk is complaining.

“No, I’m not trying to brag. I’ve never been someone who falls behind people of a similar age, no matter where I go. But I keep feeling like I’m getting swept away. They say I’m being overshadowed. My presence. When I think about it, it seems like it’s been like that since you were hospitalized, Yeon-woo. Ah, don’t misunderstand. I’m definitely not blaming you? You know?”

“Yes, well…….”

Even if he hadn’t hastily added those words, I didn’t feel any ill will at all.

“Did you eat something good while you were hospitalized?”

“I did make sure to eat. They said it would be a disaster if I didn’t.”

“Hmm. Would eating well help? I think I can get through this scene somehow. But the future is the problem.”

Scratch, scratch!

Park Jung-hyuk messed up his carefully styled hair.

His frustration was evident in his rough touch.

“What’s the problem?”

“Hey, I’m the main villain in Season 2, so if I’m weak, the viewers and the quality of the production…….”

Park Jung-hyuk gave a fundamental answer.

There are more than a few celebrities who only focus on their own schedules, regardless of whether the production fails or not.

The fact that Park Jung-hyuk, who has a high profile, is saying this is also one of the positive changes Yeon-woo has brought about.

“Isn’t it something you can fix with practice?”

“Of course, I’m practicing. My script is quite worn out, even if it’s not as much as yours.”

Flap, flap!

Park Jung-hyuk shook his well-worn script.

Yeon-woo looked at it and replied casually.

“Why don’t you do it with me?”

“Huh……? With you?”

“Yes. Is that not okay?”

“Ah, no!”

The answer was quite loud.

Park Jung-hyuk quickly apologized awkwardly when people turned around at the resounding noise.

Park Jung-hyuk, who was crouching towards Yeon-woo, asked.

“I’d be happy to, but are you okay with it?”

“With what?”

“I’ll be taking up your time, you know.”

“It doesn’t matter. You can never have too much practice.”

“Wow…….”

Park Jung-hyuk’s mouth dropped open as if he was impressed.

“Are you okay with it, sunbae? Doing it with me.”

“Ah, of course! Ugh, I’m so grateful that I could bow to you. Then where should we do it? When are you free? Ah. I’ll adjust to your schedule. I’ve turned down everything else these days because of this.”

Park Jung-hyuk wasn’t the type to go all-in on just one drama like Yeon-woo.

Nevertheless, he said he had turned down variety shows and everything else because of this drama.

‘I really saw the person properly.’

That’s why I offered to help.

Yeon-woo wasn’t generous and free enough to hold on to someone who was unmotivated and thoughtless.

‘It’s surprisingly fun too.’

It was a different kind of charm than actually going into filming.

The fact that the results were directly visible in a way that was different from lifespan was quite impressive.

It goes without saying that this led to an increase in the quality of the production.

“Yeon-woo. Do you have any thoughts of coming this way in the future? If you do, hmm, hmm, I can use my influence a little…….”

Gil Sang-joon subtly asked if he was interested in directing.

If I had said yes there, it felt like I would be kidnapped.

It was fun, but I didn’t have any thoughts of directly producing something yet, so I subtly brushed off the answer.

“Let’s start right away.”

“Oh. Great. Then tonight right away?”

“Yes.”

Yeon-woo doesn’t dislike people who put effort into acting.

The reason why Yeon-woo doesn’t scold or dislike Kim Si-hyuk even though he’s a terrible actor is also because of this.

Kim Si-hyuk also wanted to be good at acting.

The problem was that he didn’t know how to do it properly.

If Park Jung-hyuk was just an average actor with no ambition, Yeon-woo might have gone for overwhelming him instead.

The position of the main villain would have been vaguely vacant, but oh well.

It would be better than the quality of the production becoming mediocre.

‘Well, it’s better for me if there’s an opponent. I can get ideas from unexpected places rather than doing it alone.’

This was a win-win strategy.

“I want to do it too. Me too!”

Kim Si-hyuk joined in without realizing it.

It was the moment when a very strange but heartwarming sight of an acting study was completed.

“How heartwarming…….”

“One more has been added.”

They’re a bit old to be called cute, but anyway.

One more person has been added to the heartwarming sight of them putting their heads together and focusing on acting.

The atmosphere of the filming set, which was already relaxed, became even warmer.

*

Season 2 filming proceeded very smoothly, like a ship with sails in a favorable wind.

Before going into filming.

Writer Song called Yeon-woo.

“Ah, you’re here. Yeon-woo?”

“Yes. I heard you had something to say.”

Song Jin-joo, unlike her outgoing personality, hesitated a lot and sat Yeon-woo down.

After doing that for a while.

Finally, as if she had made a decision, she asked in a nervous voice.

“Yeon-woo. I know it’s impossible, but I’m still too disappointed, so I’m just going to ask.”

“Yes.”

“Do you have any thoughts of appearing in Season 3?”

“No.”

“No, isn’t that answer too fast?!”