real rivals (1)

“I don’t want to work with director Park Jeong-hwan.”

Dojun’s conditions were simple.

It was simple yet powerful. Director Jin Seong-hyun took his mouth off the cigarette he had just lit and extinguished it by rubbing it on the floor.

"uh?"

It was a slightly absurd request for Director Jin Seong-hyun, who did not know the reason.

For a moment, I almost asked him if he was crazy. If it had been another new actress, she would have said it out loud right away.

Director Jin Seong-hyun, who looked at Do-jun blankly for a moment, shook his head.

“Are you saying you want to criticize the director?”

Director Jin Seong-hyeon worked with Do-jun for more than half a year and never for a single moment doubted Do-jun’s identity.

From the moment he met Do-jun who came to the office and auditioned, Director Jin Seong-hyeon trusted Do-jun.

At first, I believed in Do-jun's acting skills, then I believed in Do-jun's efforts and all of Do-jun's thoughts. It didn't take long to build trust.

Do-jun was an actor who was like a dream for a manager who repaid that trust.

However, as he was about to take on the role of the first male lead in a drama, Director Jin Seong-hyeon could not help but be surprised that Do-jun's request was, 'I will not work with the director.'

Director Jin Seong-hyeon had seen with his own eyes and experienced many actors' sudden changes as their popularity increased.

However, if he was going to change, he should have changed after filming the 'New Bakery' commercial and when the response to the drama was good enough to keep Ji Young-hoon in check.

Because it was Do-jun, Director Jin Seong-hyeon calmly tried to listen to the reason.

“Is there any other reason?”

In my previous life, I worked part-time as a supporting actor. Dojun thought for a moment about how to explain, but quickly gave up his worries.

It was not strange that Do-jun, who graduated from an arts college, knew one or two actors, and anyway, if you do a little research on Director Jin Seong-hyeon, you will quickly be able to hear rumors about director Park Jung-hwan.

“······They said that such incidents are not uncommon on set.”

"okay?"

Do-Jun told Director Jin Seong-Hyeon the stories he had seen and heard in the field, referring to them as the stories of a senior he knew.

In response to Do-jun’s story, Director Jin Seong-hyeon said, ‘If that’s the case, then yes.’ I was relieved. After all, Do-jun didn't say he wouldn't work with a specific director without any particular reason.

"yes. If it were a drama, I think it would be even more difficult. “I trust and go into that director’s work...”

“I guess it’s impossible. “It’s already tough on set, but on days when the broadcast breaks out...”

Director Jin Seong-hyun shook his head as if it was terrible to even think about it.

“Well, you’ll have to go in to find out. “If the record is like that, it’s hard to trust that coach.”

A low sigh flowed from Director Jin Seong-hyeon’s mouth.

Even so, the actors were very careful about expressing their opinions about the director.

There was an actor's domain. Although it was often necessary to designate a partner or recommend a supporting actor, it was rare to touch the production team.

Of course, there were actors who often requested a change of director or writer, and actually did it, but in such cases, the actor who raised his voice was also subject to criticism, regardless of which party was at fault.

Unfortunately or fortunately, given the current situation, it seemed that Dojun would be able to add his opinion about the director.

Do-Jun also directly expressed his opinion regarding the director because he had heard of such circumstances from Director Jin Seong-Hyeon.

“I think we can take a look at the situation for now... “What would I do if I were to continue as director Park Jeong-hwan?”

"well."

Dojun also did not want to show an ambiguous attitude when it came to work.

However, it was a waste of work to reject because of director Park Jeong-hwan. Even more so after reading the script, synopsis, and character introduction.

'I really like the work.'

At first, I was worried because it was a historical drama, but Do-jun was a role I really wanted to challenge and play.

The male protagonist in a romantic historical drama clearly possessed a charm that the male protagonist of a modern drama does not possess.

'I also like the fact that he is a crown prince and not a king... When you get a little older, it gets harder. I want to try it more now...'

I also wondered if there would be a better station where I could move into my next work.

'To put a limit on filming time as a clause in the contract... there would be an uproar for being picky about a rookie subject who is less than a year old.'

It was difficult to decide which option was better right away. There was no need to rush and make decisions on your own.

The company in charge of actor management existed to help with this decision, and it was a person like Jin Seong-hyeon, the director.

Do-jun looked at Director Jin Seong-hyeon with eyes full of trust.

“Can I go back then and think again? Manager, please think about it as well.”

Dojun was honest but not foolish.

I really knew how to use people. Director Jin Seong-hyeon smiled and nodded.

***

“Brother, you have a nice face.”

“Hey, Director Jin. Because I'm busy, my nose doesn't show, so I have to do this to see it. “You have to do it like this.”

Not long after, Director Jin Seong-hyun immediately visited the RBC drama department.

Director Jin Seong-hyeon knew RBC CP Han Cheol-gu from the time he worked as a supervisor in the field.

Since we only talked about it over the phone, it had been quite a while since we had seen each other face to face.

"how is it. Have you decided to appear?”

“Wow, this brother. Look at your impatient personality. “Sit down, give me some tea, and say something like that.”

“What car are you looking for?”

Even though he was complaining, Han Cheol-gu called an employee and asked for coffee.

The two people sat across from each other on the hospitality sofa, drank coffee, and exchanged greetings.

"so. “What are you going to do about appearing?”

“Why are you in such a hurry? “Who is chasing you?”

“Come after me. It's airing right now in the fall. Then why are you holding back like this? What, is there a problem?”

Since two talented people known in the industry had gathered together, it was possible to have a conversation just by looking at each other.

“The problem I mentioned back then. director. “Are you still not organized?”

Director Jin Seong-hyeon brought up Director Tuk’s story.

was a drama produced by RBC, a broadcasting station, signing an MOU with the drama production company 'W Media' under the condition of programming and investment.

It was also a contract signed because ‘W Media’ had purchased the original copyright to the popular novel.

Due to the recent sluggish ratings for dramas, RBC decided to outsource production rather than producing its own programs.

Since it was an outsourced production, everyone at 'W Media', from the writer to the director to the actors, wanted to lead the work as they wanted.

Although it was a work of 'W Media', it was RBC that took on more responsibility and burden for investment as the drama rose and fell. Therefore, RBC could not avoid being involved in the production as RBC did.

The noise arose from a supervision issue.

This was because RBC was not satisfied with director Park Jeong-hwan, who was brought in from 'W Media' as a director.

He was a film director with no drama experience, and he had no films that could be considered representative works. RBC recommended a director from its own company.

It was a problem that could not be narrowed down. Meanwhile, the airing date approached, and casting for the lead role became urgent. If we missed the timing, we could have missed out on all the good actors.

Fortunately, there was no disagreement in deciding which actors to offer for the lead role.

This was because there were a limited number of young actors in their 20s and 30s who could play the roles of the crown prince and his wife, and the rankings in terms of acting ability and popularity were clear.

Do-jun was the number one male lead that everyone unanimously mentioned.

Dojun's stock price was on the rise, so it seemed like if word of mouth spread about his first starring role, he would receive quite a bit of publicity.

Because it was a historical drama, proven acting skills were important, but I had less worries about Do-jun.

Because 'W Media' had a more hard-line stance, they first made a casting offer to Do-jun in the name of director Park Jeong-hwan.

Director Jin Seong-hyeon also knew that RBC had put a stop to 'W Media' due to supervision issues.

This was because Director Jin Seong-hyeon asked if casting was happening too late even though the airing date was close, and Han Cheol-gu explained the reason.

At the time, I thought RBC was stubborn because they wanted to hire their own director, but after listening to Dojun's story, I realized that it was not RBC's but rather W Media's stubbornness.

“Ah, that... ”

Han Cheol-gu hesitated, then waved his hand as if it was no big deal.

“Don’t worry about that. It'll be sorted out soon. “Anyway, I’m in standby with director Park Jung-hwan.”

Han Cheol-gu felt sick to his stomach. Since he couldn't lose Do-jun because the director wasn't decided, he felt like he had to sort out the director issue quickly.

In order to quickly sort it out, I had to side with ‘W Media’.

"no no. “There’s no need to organize it quickly.”

As if reading Han Cheol-gu's thoughts, Director Jin Seong-hyeon quickly spoke.

No matter what the outcome was, it was not good for Do-jun to say that he had spoken out about the director issue. Director Jin Seong-hyeon hid his true feelings and spilled his words.

“Director Park Jung-hwan is the son-in-law of the executive director of ‘W Media.’ “That’s right.”

This was something that Director Jin Seong-hyeon, who was wondering how to replace Director Park Jeong-hwan, found out by mobilizing all his connections.

I thought there must be a reason why I was pushed into directing a drama even though I made a movie that wasn't worth watching.

Han Cheol-gu’s eyes lit up for a moment. An in-law relationship. It was information that would criticize ‘W Media’ by saying that there should be a distinction between construction and construction.

“Anyway, Dojun said the script is good. “I heard they were very grateful for the suggestion.”

“Oh, really?”

"uh. They said they went in believing in the script. “I don’t care about the supervision issue.”

“Good actors are different. I have eyes to see. “I have thoughts.”

Han Cheol-gu praised Do-jun with a bright face. It was just a lip service to praise me for getting my way, but it was also sincere.

“So, there’s no need to rush. “For us, it doesn’t matter who the director is, it’s good as long as the work goes well.”

"okay. “But I’ll move quickly.”

“Uh, has the female lead been decided?”

“I was planning to decide once the male lead was confirmed. “I will go there and then come back.”

Director Jin Seong-hyeon nodded because it was true.

I was looking forward to seeing which actors would be chosen to play the female protagonist.

***

At that time, Dojun was preparing for an interview at a cafe with a nice atmosphere near Dosan Park.

Dojun's schedule was as busy as when he was filming.

After finishing my photo shoot schedule today, I came to this cafe for an interview.

Because Director Jin Seong-hyun was scheduled to meet CP Han Cheol-gu at RBC, the youngest road manager from the same agency accompanied Do-jun today.

Dojun arrived at the cafe ahead of the interview time and headed to the counter to order drinks in advance.

"what. “He’s very handsome.”

"and······."

“Are you a celebrity?”

Dojun was also getting used to hearing people call him ‘handsome’ whenever he walked anywhere.

"is it? You're wearing a school uniform. “Aren’t you just a student?”

However, the women's voices coming from the table were not directed at Do-jun.

'uniform?'

Dojun looked back. There, a boy in school uniform was sitting at a table with a woman who appeared to be his mother.

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