Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 409 You are so awesome
"Xiaojuan is making a solo comeback in June?"

Kwon Hyun Hyuk suddenly remembered the news he saw in the morning that their captain would be making a solo comeback in June.

The return will take at least three months to prepare. There are only two possibilities for returning in June: because of the blow from school violence, the route will be directly turned to individuals, or there is already a plan.

"This was an original idea, but it was brought forward a little bit."

Zhao Meiyan nodded and told the truth.

"Your audition is about to start. Is it at... the end of the month or the beginning of June?"

"Mid-month."

This sudden tone seemed to be complaining that he was not serious and didn't pay attention to his audition time at all.

"Do you feel confident after so many days of classes?"

Zhao Meiyan shook her head weakly. As a latecomer, she suddenly challenged this kind of mini-series on the three major TV stations. She felt a little confident, but not much.

It's not a female-led project that the company directly feeds to the female lead. The pie that fell from the sky is not yet cooked, so it takes a lot of effort to eat it.

"You must have confidence. If you have confidence, the director will be shaken by you."

Quan Xuanhe encouraged her.

Zhao Meiyan looked at him, nodded slightly, and said nothing.

She felt that it would be more reliable and reassuring to listen to her agent and get Quan Xuanhe.

After all, everyone wants to get something for nothing.

Zhao Meiyan had sharp eyes and had noticed the script on the table. On the cover were the big words "Decision to Break Up".

This seemed to be the first time she saw and heard these words.

"what is this?"

"A film script is the next project I want to try."

"Can you tell me?"

"It's mainly about the love story between a policeman and a Chinese woman. It's directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Tang Wei and Park Hae-il."

Zhao Meiyan widened her eyes, her surprise evident in words.

Oh mo.

"I auditioned for the second male lead, also a policeman."

The public has a concept in their minds about who are traffic stars, who are real actors, and who are real works, and they can naturally tell the difference in their minds.

Looking at both domestic and international scenes, starring in a big director's work is itself considered an honor, not to mention being able to play the leading role with a popular star, not to mention that in the Korean entertainment circle with stronger barriers, the division between Chungmuro ​​and Hallyu is clear.

"police?"

"Yes, the police."

Kwon Hyun Hyuk had experience playing a police officer in Squid Game, but the personalities of the two characters were different, so it wasn't that useful.

Zhao Meiyan thought about herself again. The role she auditioned for was a high school student, which was a relatively easy identity. She looked young, so there was no problem in playing the role of a high school student.

Some people are still playing high school students in their thirties, but she is just beginning.

"You are so awesome."

Thinking about the gap between her and Quan Xuanhe, the admiration in Zhao Meiyan's words was beyond words.

The simplest compliment, the ultimate enjoyment.

Don't say that the public thinks that idols are lower in status than actors, idols themselves also think so. Although Zhao Meiyan likes singing, she also thinks that Quan Xuanhe, as an actor who changed his career halfway, can reach his current level.
She was stunned.

Facing her admiring and sighing tone, Quan Xuanhe couldn't deny that he felt a little satisfied in his heart. He didn't pretend at all and grinned slightly.

"I haven't been chosen yet, don't let me get ahead of myself."

"You've already accomplished a lot so far. What's the impact of not being selected?"

Zhao Meiyan would be very content if she were him. Their road is so bumpy right now that they don’t know what to do in the future.

The actor has reached the top after only two years of debut, how can he not reach higher?

"Life is like rowing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. If I don't make progress, others will make progress. If others make progress, I won't make progress. How can this be acceptable?"

Quan Xuanhe shook his head and said with a smile.

Zhao Meiyan didn't refute what she heard. Although what Quan Xuanhe said didn't sound like Korean, she could understand what he meant.

Quan Xuanhe picked up his script and said, "Come on, cooperate with me."

Zhao Meiyan listened to his instructions, stood in front of him quite obediently, and listened to the instructions of the professionals.

"Just recite your lines, don't react too much."

Quan Xuanhe handed her the script. Zhao Meiyan looked down at the script, reached out to take it, held it in front of her, opened the first page, and scanned the text.

"Act One."

"There haven't been many murders. Is it because the weather has been so good lately?"

Zhao Meiyan continued reading. As she read, her eyes glanced at Quan Xuanhe's handwriting in the blank space next to the lines. It was just a few words, unlike her dense handwriting.

Is this talent? No need to study carefully, just a little experience will know how to act?
"What should I do."

Quan Xuanhe closed his eyes when she was reciting the lines, and found the relevant memories that were triggered in his mind when he came into contact with the sixth sense.

His sixth sense helps him so much that sometimes Quan Xuanhe can't tell whether he is really talented or because his sixth sense has inherited the character's memory and he can act so vividly.

The golden finger he got by chance may not always accompany him, so Quan Xuanhe always studies the book according to his own understanding after getting it, so as not to be like a cripple without the sixth sense.

Listening to Quan Xuanhe's complaining tone, Zhao Meiyan felt strange and novel, as if this was an emotion she had never felt when facing Quan Xuanhe.

"Are you happy leaving me home alone for the weekend? Is this what you mean by 'you and me'?"

Quan Xuanhe's tone was resentful and powerless, as if he was really blaming her, and his emotions as she recited the lines also rose, becoming more and more serious.

She turned page after page and continued to recite her lines, and Quan Xuanhe, who was standing opposite her, could immediately continue, and even knew the lines like the back of his hand, and was waiting for her to finish.

"You can obviously walk up, why do you have to go up like this?"

Zhao Meiyan was told to recite lines one after another, and in the end she didn't even have time to read the lines, and even read them a little hastily.

"receive."

Quan Xuanhe coughed lightly and stopped reading. Zhao Meiyan, who was standing opposite him, breathed a sigh of relief.

"You're so skilled, aren't you? I can hardly keep up with you from now on."

"Where is this?"

Quan Xuanhe waved his hand and didn't care much.

"You're definitely going to be successful at the audition. You're already so familiar with the cast and so popular, so you'll definitely have no problem getting the role."

Zhao Meiyan seemed to be more confident than him.

"hope so."

Quan Xuanhe looked at Zhao Meiyan who was cheering him up with an encouraging look on her face, and smiled.

The next day.

CJ Group, 66 Sangamsan-ro, Mapo-gu.

Today, Park Jung-jung brought Kwon Hyun-hyuk. After entering the building according to the address given, they went straight to the elevator to find the meeting room. The two arrived early, almost half an hour early.

At this level of celebrity, auditions are held individually. No more waiting in line outside for auditions. The main cast members are chosen in a separate time. Kwon Hyun Hyuk auditioned again after a long time, and unlike before, he wasn't as nervous or determined. Instead, he was more open-minded and willing to try. After all, he wasn't the trainee who had nothing and failed in the talent show.

"Although I've explained this to the screenwriter, to be honest, I'm not sure how much weight it will carry. You need to maintain a positive attitude. Don't think you're safe, but don't think it doesn't matter either."

"You know, the selection of roles for these projects with big directors and top writers isn't influenced by too many external factors, so there will be more people vying for a spot."

Kim Tae-ri's rise as one of the three most popular actresses in Chungmuro ​​began with her starring role in Park Chan-wook's movie. Since then, her career has been smooth sailing, and she has been blessed with top resources.

In fact, it is the invisible halo of Mou Girl and Feng Girl, who are talented and popular.

"Zheng Ruijing has a lot of say, but she's very sharp and a very decisive woman, so don't be nervous when asked pointed questions."

Jung Seo-kyung is Park Chan-wook's personal screenwriter. She has written almost all of the films he has directed over the past twenty years and has participated in auditions for roles. They have worked together for decades, and Park Chan-wook also values ​​her opinions.

"Park Chan-wook, just take it easy. No need to say anything more."

As one of the top directors in the Korean film industry, he and Bong Joon-ho are currently two heroes, with both commercial and artistic achievements soaring, and their popularity is first-class both at home and abroad.

The only slight shortcoming is that Park Chan-wook has not yet achieved the achievement of 10 million viewers for a single film.

"Relax."

This time, Park Jung-jung really has no confidence in Kwon Hyun-hyuk. At this level, whether he can be chosen depends almost entirely on whether he meets the director and screenwriter's wishes.

Popularity and such are worthless in front of them. They themselves are golden brands.

"I have confidence in my acting skills, as for the role, it all depends on whether they are willing to take it."

When it comes to acting, Quan Xuanhe is really not to be feared, but if we have to talk about the so-called feeling and fit with the role, it all depends on the choice of fate.

While the two were talking, the door of the conference room opened and a girl walked out. She was wearing a mask and had long hair. It was impossible to recognize her from her features.

"Ani-Asayo."

He couldn't recognize who the person opposite him was, but Gao Minshi on the opposite side recognized him. He was surprised to see him here, but on the surface he politely greeted him.

After a brief greeting, Quan Xuanhe looked at her back, then turned to ask Park Zhengting, "Who is this?"

"Gao Minshi."

Quan Xuanhe suddenly realized something and understood it clearly.

Jiuwuhua, although her popularity overseas is not very high and she does not follow the Korean Wave style, her more famous role is the female lead in Sweet Home.

Later generations regarded him as one of the new generation of actors favored by Chungmuro, with great potential for development.

"I think the audition is for a minor supporting role."

After Park Jung-jung said this, he didn't pay any more attention to it.

"Xuan Hexi? Please come in."

After a while, an assistant director came out of the conference room, saw Quan Xuanhe waiting outside, and took the initiative to speak.

"Go."

Park Jung-jung patted him lightly and whispered.

Quan Xuanhe nodded and walked into the meeting room.

The conference room was not big, only a few meters square. Director Park Chan-wook and screenwriter Jung Seo-kyung sat across the table. There were only these two, not Lee Mi-kyung, who Kwon Hyun-hyuk had guessed might appear.

After entering, Quan Xuanhe first introduced himself, and looked at the two people sitting opposite him with a hidden gaze. When they made eye contact, he responded with a positive eye attitude.

"Let's try to put on a show first."

Park Chan-wook sat there without saying a word, his expression calm and without any fluctuation, he just looked him up and down. It was Zheng Ruijing who came to ask him proactively.

"Did it take time to prepare for the scene where Soo-wan questions Hae-joon at the dinner table?"

The first scene is the most difficult one among his scenes.

But this is for him.
Sprinkle some water.

"No, I can do it now."

"Then let's get started."

Seeing that he was calm and confident, Zheng Ruijing didn't waste any time. He nodded and let him start.

Quan Xuanhe nodded, closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes, his state changed instantly, as if he had become a different person.

"Suicide, are you sure?"

Quan Xuanhe became a little drunk, and all the details from his eyes to his body movements were revealed in a deep breath, and he was instantly immersed in the character.

"Brother, are you the same as the other cops?!"

He supported himself on the table in front of him with both hands, his body swaying, and when he said the second half of the sentence, he shouted at the top of his voice, venting his dissatisfaction with him.

He staggered and hit the table, his body movements erratically.

"Will anyone really believe something like this?"

The air in front of him seemed to be the male protagonist, his eyebrows gradually twisted, his eyes staring intently, and the anger suppressed in his chest waiting to be vented destroyed his sanity.

Zheng Ruijing's eyes were focused, examining his performance.

Quan Xuanhe started too quickly. She was supposed to rehearse the lines, but before she could take over, Quan Xuanhe started performing alone without any crewmates.

She didn't want to interrupt the actor since he was in the mood, so she just watched him perform.

Suddenly, Quan Xuanhe's anger disappeared completely, and he just spoke drunkenly and weakly in his ear.

"But you said something like that, didn't you?"

"Killing is like smoking; it's only hard at the beginning."

This wonderful and rapid emotional transformation made Park Chan-wook watch it seriously.

This seems to be the same idea as the transition and progression between storyboards and the finished film that he imagined in his mind.

Park Chan-wook seemed to be concentrating more on looking at Kwon Hyun-hyuk in front of him at this moment, observing his whole body in detail.

After the performance, Quan Xuanhe took a deep breath, adjusted his state and posture, and looked at the two of them.

"What are you thinking about? The connection between the two paragraphs just now."

Park Chan-wook looked at him and asked the question, waiting for his answer.

"I've seen the director's work, and based on my feelings, I feel that it uses montage techniques, breaking the limitations of time and space, and switching the protagonist's perspective. I can feel this from the script, so I think it will be in this style."

Since he was asked to speak, he continued to speak and strive for more.

"The male lead, a police officer, doesn't look traditional, while the second male lead is more like a character often seen in film and television dramas. The gap between the two is a fusion of the ordinary and the extraordinary, or perhaps the difference between reality and stereotype, which also creates a conflict between the characters."

Quan Xuanhe spoke in an orderly manner with clear ideas, and it was obvious that he had his own understanding.

"Finally, here are my little thoughts."

When he finished speaking, Park Chan-wook looked at him twice, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

This is what he thought, how could he guess so accurately?
Is it possible to guess his thoughts just by looking at the script? Is this the level that a Korean actor can reach?

"Did anyone teach you these words?"

Zheng Ruijing, who was standing by, saw that he understood so well, even beyond the level of understanding of others, so he asked directly, but his tone was still gentle.

“It’s all my own understanding.”

Quan Xuanhe smiled brightly, and his whole body was open and honest.

(End of this chapter)