Chapter 11
The youngest writer, who had come in in a hurry, motioned to Director Shin Jeong-geun and Writer Kim Hee-sook to come out for a moment while watching Da-eun’s expression.
The youngest writer’s face turned pale and looked unusual, so Writer Kim got up without being able to ask him about what had happened during the meeting.
“Da-eun, I’m sorry. Just a moment.”
After leaving Da-eun alone, Writer Kim and Director Shin looked at the youngest writer and asked.
“What is it?”
“I got a call from Gongseol’s agency. They said we can’t do the drama. What should we do?”
“what…?!”
Director Shin Jeong-geun muttered a curse at the words the youngest writer spat out while fidgeting.
“Hey, sir.”
Writer Kim closed his eyes tightly and let out a long sigh. It was a sudden departure. There were rumors going around that he was considering a project that was about to start filming at a similar time, and it seemed that he ended up choosing that project.
The reading is due tomorrow or the day after, but what should I do?
In the midst of this suffocating feeling, phones rang here and there.
Author Kim Hee-sook brushes her hair back with a sallow complexion.
“Me, Director. Writer.”
One of the staff members who had been holding the extension phone put the receiver down with an embarrassed look on his face and looked at Director Shin and Writer Kim.
“Why, again. What is it again!”
As Writer Kim shouted nervously, Director Shin glanced at Da-eun’s expression through the large window of the conference room.
“Investor Hong Mu-seok heard that I decided not to do Gongseol, so he asked me to cast the actor he recommends as the lead actor. What should I do?”
I thought this was the moment, so I tried to stab my actor in the back.
“This is driving me crazy.”
Director Shin glanced at Writer Kim and made a suggestion.
“Go out for a moment. And, youngest. Is that Kang Da-eun? Send that rookie back for now. I’ll contact you again soon.”
How can you just send someone away like this after they just came and haven’t even heard about the project properly? Ignoring the troubled look on the youngest’s face, Writer Kim followed Director Shin.
* * *
Director Shin went out onto the veranda, took out a cigarette and asked.
“Writer Kim. This time, let’s just use the actor that CEO Hong recommends. If the investors who came in after seeing the public report leave, the situation will be hopeless. There’s no time right now, so what can we do? Huh?”
“Director!”
The voice of writer Kim Ki-chan grew louder. In this work, the female lead and female supporting roles were twins. How important is that emotional line in this work!
The new director spoke calmly, exhaling smoke from his cigarette.
“Then. What. What are we going to do? Go without a lead role? How can we find an actor with that level of acting ability right away? Once it’s been arranged, we’ll do it even if it’s a waste.”
Writer Kim, speechless, sighed again and leaned against the veranda.
“What the heck is this kind of thing… … .”
Director Shin clicked his tongue and added as he listened to Writer Kim’s voice lamenting.
“This shitty situation will only last for a day or two? What can I do?”
There were only a few instances where I could use an actor with the skills I wanted. It was not uncommon for things like this to go awry.
“Even if it’s the male lead, what can Jeong Si-won do?”
Writer Kim, who had been rubbing his face at the comfort of the new director, reluctantly nodded. It wasn’t comforting at all.
What can I do? The airing date is tight right now, so the second half of filming has to proceed with the script.
Writer Kim opened his mouth as if squeezing it.
“Okay, I get it. But I don’t want to just decide on the lead role like this.”
The lead and supporting roles were actors who were inserted against her will. No matter how tight the schedule was, she didn’t want to cast them haphazardly like this.
“What are you going to do?”
“I hope that between the actor recommended by CEO Hong and Kang Da-eun who was cast as a supporting actor, the better one will take the lead role. Whether it’s acting or image.”
Director Shin sighed at Writer Kim’s answer and nodded.
“Let’s move quickly.”
We had to postpone the reading schedule. Everyone was busy answering their phones. We were so busy that we had to contact all the actors and reporters who were supposed to attend.
“Yes, hello. This is Kim Hee-sook.”
“I’m sorry. That’s what happened. Yes, I’ll get back to you right away.”
The staff kept bowing. What could I do, even though this situation was so dirty? I couldn’t just throw away the work that had my name on it.
Writer Kim clenched his teeth as he called the next person.
Even though the conditions were bad, we all tried to do our best to make it work. We all gathered all the strength we had.
* * *
“Ah, I’m so annoyed, Kang Da-eun even filmed a CF?”
Hye-young chewed her fingernails. Park Do-yoon, who was driving, twisted his lips while holding back a snort.
It seemed like it couldn’t hurt that much that Kang Da-eun was doing better than me.
Well, I guess I looked a bit ugly too.
The day I met President Hong Mu-seok,
Without even knowing that it was an opportunity, Kang Da-eun kicked the seat and left. The unpleasant looks on her face were really unpleasant.
He was a kid who didn’t know anything. How high could he go like that?
After Da-eun left that day, Do-yoon couldn’t believe how much he was scolded by President Bae. He said he should have made her sit inside so she wouldn’t go out carelessly.
Even Director Moon, who arrived after President Hong Moo-seok left, had to listen to him.
Whether it’s Kang Da-eun or Director Moon, who are inflexible and stubborn, they’re all stubborn.
I was so annoyed when I lost my position as Kang Da-eun’s manager and became Noh Hye-young’s manager.
I used to get so annoyed trying to manage aspirants who just went to auditions without achieving anything.
Well, that was a few days ago.
“Mr. Noh, thank you for your hard work today. I will go home.”
Noh Hye-young was on her way out of the Baek I-hyun music video audition after finishing filming it today.
Moreover, when Hye-young was brought to President Hong Mu-seok after finishing her schedule on the day of the audition, Do-yoon couldn’t help but feel proud of Hye-young’s actions of recognizing the opportunity and grabbing it.
Do-yoon, who had a feeling that next year’s promotion was just around the corner, decided to put up with Noh Hye-young’s somewhat dirty personality.
“I told you not to call me an old actor. You sound like a veteran actor.”
Hye-young, who was biting her nails, snapped nervously. Do-yoon smiled faintly and apologized.
“Oh, I’m sorry, actress Hye-young.”
It’s a waste of money, really. And he’s young. If he gets promoted, he’ll never be given a chance.
Do-yoon was driving forward, gritting his teeth, when Hye-young’s phone rang. Hye-young, who had been looking out the window anxiously, answered the phone with a smile.
“Brother Mu-seok! What happened?”
It seemed like he was waiting for a call from CEO Hong Mu-seok. He had fallen for the offer to cast him as the lead in a drama last time.
“Oh my, really? As expected, my brother is the best. Thank you.”
Hye-young hung up the phone, acting cute in a soft voice. And then.
“I’m going to the company because I’m cast as the lead in <We Must>. Get the script.”
“Oh, I understand.”
Finally got the lead role. Yeah, that’s what this world is like. Kang Da-eun, she left without even holding on. Tsk tsk.
While I was lost in my own thoughts, Hye-young kicked the seat with her foot in displeasure.
“Aren’t you going to congratulate me?”
When I glanced back at the rearview mirror, I saw sharp, sharp eyes with fierce corners. No, it’s not my ability, and I got the lead role through sponsorship, so why are you expecting congratulations? Do-yoon said, trying to raise the corners of his lips.
“Hey, it’s nothing. You’ll just continue to play leading roles from now on.”
“Oh, right.”
Hye-young, who had been asking for congratulations because Do-yoon’s words sounded plausible, quickly raised her arrogant face and stared out the window.
It’s simple. Do-yoon looked at Hye-young and laughed inwardly, then stared straight ahead.
* * *
Meanwhile, Da-eun went to BM Company and met with Director Moon Ki-jung. Director Moon placed coffee in front of Da-eun and said,
“Thank you for your hard work last time. I will give you the contact information for the newly assigned manager.”
“thank you.”
“Just bear with it for a little longer. I… … .”
After that, Director Moon, who was about to say something, closed his mouth.
What was he trying to say? Da-eun carefully looked at Director Moon.
Before his return, Director Moon had frequent clashes with the CEO and left the company.
But it’s probably too early to tell anyone.
Director Moon shook his head as Da-eun stared blankly, took a sip of his coffee, and spoke again.
“And I just got a call from the production company saying that the female lead in <We Must> has suddenly dropped out.”
“Huh? Reading, isn’t it tomorrow?”
When I went to the meeting yesterday, it seemed like something had happened and I was in a state of confusion.
“It’s been postponed.”
Da-eun slowly nodded her head at Director Moon’s words. It was something that had never happened before the regression.
I don’t have a single scar on my face or body, but this life has become completely unpredictable.
She fiddled with her coffee cup with a complicated mind.
“At that time, President Hong Mu-seok, whom I saw, was pushing for Noh Hye-young as the female lead.”
“ah.”
Da-eun took her eyes off the coffee cup and looked at Director Moon. It seemed that Noh Hye-young would receive Hong Mu-seok’s support in this life as well.
But would director Shin Jeong-geun and writer Kim Hee-sook have agreed? Without even an audition.
Even if they received a lot of investment, they wouldn’t be the kind of people who would just write something without even meeting the lead actors.
As expected,
Director Moon, who had been observing Da-eun’s calm expression, put down his coffee cup and said.
“I think there will be an audition for the lead role.”
They said they will hold an audition to decide who is more suitable for the female lead role between Kang Da-eun and Noh Hye-young.
“I’ll be auditioning at the reading venue tomorrow.”
Director Moon opened the script and handed it to Da-eun.
“Let’s practice this part.”
She took the script and read it slowly. It was the part where the heroine’s emotions exploded.
