Honestly, for Seoyeon, Jo Harin was a role that didn't suit her.
A bouncy performance.
A girl with a crush.
And a fresh-faced child who is intimidated and alienated by others' love.
Perhaps she inwardly thought such things wouldn't suit her.
She did her best, but she might have lacked confidence inwardly.
Actually, she did think so.
‘But.’
Closing her eyes, she recalls the script in her mind.
The changed content.
And the lines.
Naturally, the emotional line she had prepared to portray accordingly changes as well.
Writer Min Se-hee reflected Seoyeon's opinions in the script as much as possible.
As plainly as possible.
It seemed she made some additional revisions after listening to Park Jung-woo.
"She might not be ready yet."
Probably, Park Jung-woo had said so.
It wasn't wrong.
From Park Jung-woo's perspective, he must have thought Seoyeon wasn't ready to pull off such acting yet.
Hence, the script reflecting that opinion.
But if that was all, it wasn't.
If it were everything, he wouldn't have told her to listen to the actor's opinion.
"Don't worry about whether the color of the acting might not match."
She felt Ma Yeon-woo gazing at her.
A look asking if she was really okay.
Even if 'Park Min-yul' was matched to Ma Yeon-woo's color, everything couldn't be the same.
"I'm the senior when it comes to acting, right?"
"……Well, it doesn't matter."
Ma Yeon-woo smirked as he looked at Seoyeon, whose atmosphere was subtly different from usual.
Well, whatever.
Rather than usual, this side felt easier to deal with.
‘Catching the emotion.’
It's a phrase commonly used by actors when preparing before filming.
Until now, while filming this
The sight of her expression and emotion changing in an instant revealed a huge presence even in that short screen time.
So, he also knew how much distress Cha Na-hee, who played the role of Song So-ha, was going through.
‘Yeah, so this is what it means to catch the emotion.’
Seoyeon's gaze staring at the set was rippling with a red hue.
A truly intense color.
The members who used to prepare to be idols together also had that kind of look in their eyes.
Suddenly, such a past came to mind.
From the actor in front of him, he recalled the appearance of the members who shined during their trainee days.
That freshness.
Passion.
That became a distinct form and embedded in Ma Yeon-woo's eyes.
"So please act as much like an idol as possible."
Seoyeon smiled brightly as she looked at him.
Not the usual Seoyeon, but a different face.
Probably Jo Harin.
A bright and cheerful idol without even the slightest trace of Cha Seo-ah's shadow.
"You can do it, right?"
Seoyeon's appearance as she held out her fist and spoke was overflowing with spirit.
Or should I say cheerful.
This appearance, I've seen it somewhere before.
‘Ah,
The variety show that fellow members watched in the dorm.
Ma Yeon-woo had seen Seoyeon's appearance that passed by briefly at that time.
He had forgotten, but it came to mind now.
Right, it was this kind of vibe on the variety show.
"Of course."
Park Min-yul and Ma Yeon-woo are different.
Well, Park Min-yul is a trainee who applied for the audition program.
And he is a member of Just X.
Even though he might be a rookie as an actor.
"I am Ma Yeon-woo."
TOP IDOL.
From the start, he was in a different league than Park Min-yul, who was a trainee.
***
RY Entertainment.
Just X's agency.
A super-large management belonging to Korea's top 3 management companies.
"Ma Yeon-woo's appearance in
The head of the actor management division, Lee Hwi-rok, spoke bitterly.
That was because he felt Ma Yeon-woo's image had been considerably damaged since
"But you did make some fun out of the bad acting."
"Manager Song, are you saying that seriously?"
Hwi-rok sighed.
"Do you know how much I'm getting beaten up by the idol business department right now because of this? They say I'm ruining the kid's image."
"……Who knew Dream Future would be such a mess."
"Still, the viewership ratings seem to be coming out decently, though."
Yeah, decently.
Neither good nor bad.
Of course, compared to the great start in the beginning, it was true that it wasn't performing well.
But for a subject like this, this much was quite a successful defense.
'The writer used her head.'
Probably, when the business department heard about this project, the drama writer must have been under a lot of distress.
The sentiment was outdated to begin with, and the genre of youth drama itself was unfamiliar to the public in many ways.
It wasn't a drama originally conceived by the writer.
Since it wasn't purely her own creation, it must have been twice as hard for the drama writer to construct the plot.
So, the writer took this as lightly and comically as possible.
It might invite sneers, but at least it put strength into the songs, making it possible to focus clearly on the live scenes.
She balanced it by making the light parts definitely light.
Of course, there were holes here and there for whatever reason,
'Well, separately from that, Ma Yeon-woo's acting is just too bad.'
Actually, it just looks like bad acting.
The reason was simple.
It was because Park Jung-woo was right next to him, causing a comparison in acting skills.
Plus, Joo Seo-yeon, who briefly intertwined with him, was also a problem.
A rookie actor missed by RY.
No, since she started as a child actress, is she a rookie?
'It's definitely a bit of a shame.'
She created that level of presence just by appearing briefly.
On top of that, after watching
'Seeing her only play villain roles, there might be a limit to her acting spectrum.'
I thought her impression was like that from the start... but then episode 1 of
The live scene of Jo Harin shown there.
If that level came out again, who knows.
"Manager Song."
"Yes?"
"Is episode 7 of
"Ah, it should be on right about now."
At Manager Song's words, Hwi-rok gave a signal with his eyes.
It meant to turn on the big TV in the office.
'Does he not have hands?'
Grumbling inwardly, Manager Song watched his mood and switched the channel to episode 7 of
Fortunately, it seemed like it hadn't started long ago, and the drama was airing.
"But have you watched
"Of course, haven't you?"
"I, I watched it."
Actually, he hadn't.
Because he turned it off from episode 2 since it was too cringey.
But it seemed Hwi-rok had watched it all.
Even while cursing Ma Yeon-woo so much, it seemed he checked everything late if an actor from his agency appeared.
'The episode where Ma Yeon-woo and Joo Seo-yeon become the main roles.'
He heard the script was changed.
They said they would secure the screen time, but in a relatively bad direction for Ma Yeon-woo.
'No, it might be better to slowly back out around this point.'
Since he was creating controversy with his bad acting from the start, reducing his screen time might be a benefit.
With such thoughts, Hwi-rok stared at the TV.
"Turn on the chat room screen on the laptop too. You know this is broadcast online as well, right?"
"Ah, yes yes."
Manager Song moved busily.
He placed the laptop next to his seat so they could check the chat room.
- Today is the audition part, ha....
- Please don't make it cringey
- Still, the songs are good, let's drink
Such chats came up from the start.
Hwi-rok checked the speed of the chats going up.
'It hasn't decreased.'
This meant that there was a fixed viewer base watching
'The proportion has increased.'
It proceeds from Jo Harin's point of view from the very beginning.
Focusing on Jo Harin, whose screen time was small until now, Park Min-yul gradually reveals his feelings to her.
Jo Harin, who was folding her feelings for Kim Si-hwan, was flustered by Park Min-yul's actions.
"What do I do, the audition is now...."
Jo Harin muttered so and made a crying face.
Jo Harin, who learned that Kim Si-hwan had feelings for Song So-ha, decided to quietly cheer him on and fold her feelings.
But folding her feelings didn't mean those feelings completely disappeared.
"Haa."
At the sight of Jo Harin sighing.
- Wait
- Is this perhaps a thriller drama?
- Why does Park Min-yul look like he's going to die
- Show me if he's bare-handed
Perhaps due to the recent influence of
Chats linking Jo Harin and Cha Seo-ah.
This was also proof of how intense acting Seoyeon had shown to the public.
"……I."
Regarding Park Min-yul's feelings, Jo Harin agonizes.
In the upcoming audition, either Jo Harin or Park Min-yul will surely be eliminated.
Because it's a survival mission.
So, Park Min-yul didn't particularly convey his feelings to Jo Harin either.
It was entirely by chance that Jo Harin found out.
She was confused.
But time didn't wait for her.
The final mission to select the top ten.
Jo Harin and Park Min-yul's duet.
The song is an exciting idol song.
That incredibly bubbly song representing love was the final mission song.
For reference, this song was chosen by Jo Harin herself.
Even though it was clearly a difficult song for Park Min-yul, he respected Jo Harin's opinion.
"Do you have anything you want to say to each other for the last time?"
Before the stage started, the judge asked that.
Words they want to say.
As Jo Harin hesitated at that.
"I will do my best to definitely win and make it to the top ten."
The first to answer was Park Min-yul.
Jo Harin stared into his eyes for a moment as he said so and passed the microphone.
Firm words.
And this was a signal Park Min-yul was sending.
Not to hesitate on stage.
"Me too, me too."
Jo Harin, who received the microphone, said.
"I will go to the top ten."
Answering so, she grinned at Park Min-yul.
Park Min-yul smirked as he looked at Jo Harin like that.
The judge smiled at the sight of the two.
The audience's cheer.
Lights shine from all directions, and the stage brightens.
A refreshing idol song.
The first to step forward was Park Min-yul.
- Yeon-woo, please.
- Why does he always come out first when singing?
- Probably because he's an active idol?
- Stop pushing the bubble idol Just X
As always, Ma Yeon-woo,
No, when Park Min-yul came forward, the chat room was filled with criticism.
Those who ride the atmosphere and criticize.
Or Just X's anti-fans.
Even those who sincerely criticized Ma Yeon-woo's awkward acting.
As such people watched, the camera moved and captured Park Min-yul's appearance fully.
A confident face.
Fearless steps advancing onto the stage.
- Huh?
It was an appearance Park Min-yul had never shown before.
The presence suddenly felt on the stage.
The spotlight focused on Park Min-yul in an instant.
The judges' faces crossed, and a refreshing voice rang out from Park Min-yul's mouth.
Riding the rhythm, walking and moving while dancing.
Anyone could tell.
Top Idol.
Just X was not a Korean idol group, but an idol group currently playing the role of a bridge to advance K-POP overseas.
There was controversy, but in terms of skill, they were definitely a group counted from the top.
Among them, Ma Yeon-woo was a skilled idol in charge of vocals.
Seeing that, Hwi-rok couldn't take his eyes off the screen.
Acting?
No.
'This is Ma Yeon-woo.'
Everyone must have been momentarily surprised by this splendid stage.
But soon, they will notice.
That the one on stage right now is not Park Min-yul, but Ma Yeon-woo.
There might be fans satisfied with this.
Hwi-rok, the head of the drama business division, narrowed his eyes.
This isn't an actor, but an idol.
It was the right choice, but not a satisfactory answer.
But then.
The camera moved and caught Seoyeon reaching out her hand towards Ma Yeon-woo.
Jo Harin.
A bubbly girl who came up from the countryside.
She, bright and cheerful, received Ma Yeon-woo's song with a smile on her lips.
The technique was lacking.
Because she wasn't a singer.
But a vivid emotion was felt in her tone.
The spotlight that was directed at Ma Yeon-woo instantly turned and chased after Seoyeon.
At the same time, the dance that didn't fall behind Ma Yeon-woo at all, and her face filled the screen.
Her emotions overflowing on the screen spread in all directions.
Fresh feelings.
She began to lead Ma Yeon-woo's lacking acting as she sang.
Naturally, to look at her.
Such lovely acting that viewers might unintentionally let out a gasp of admiration.
Ma Yeon-woo chases that acting.
Seoyeon was leading.
Since Ma Yeon-woo lacked a lot as an actor, there were naturally awkward parts.
Seoyeon's acting covered that.
Conversely, since Seoyeon wasn't an idol, the performance she could show on stage was inevitably limited.
And, it was Ma Yeon-woo who covered that.
As naturally as if it weren't acting.
A stage response that could be seen as a top idol.
It appeared as if it were acting.
Couldn't take my eyes off.
The speed of the chat room slowed down remarkably.
It was proof that more people were focusing on the drama.
But that.
Manager Song too.
Even Hwi-rok didn't notice.
Because their eyes were also fixed on the drama.
'What a waste.'
For the first time.
The head of RY Entertainment, Hwi-rok, thought so while watching that.
'I should have definitely brought her in.'
Joo Seo-yeon.
A child actress returning after 10 years.
That her acting skills were still unproven.
He considered her just an actor whose popularity briefly surged.
It was a misconception.
A truly stupid judgment.
A bitterly regrettable blunder.
Such words spun around in Hwi-rok's head.
And, along with that regret.
"Thank you! Thank you for your support!!"
The full-fledged counter-attack of