Superstar Who Eats Everything

Episode 22_

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“Director.”

The person who called Ko Seung-geon was the director of KSB’s drama department. Ko Seung-geon was nervous because he didn’t know that a director would contact him directly.

(I’ve heard a lot about my senior director from people around me. He’s so good that the actors he’s in charge of don’t leave, right?)

“Thank you for your compliments. Why are you calling?”

When Ko Seung-geon asked, the other party seemed not to want the call to be prolonged and got straight to the point.

(Have you heard the rumor that writer Jang Soo-kyung is preparing a weekend drama for our broadcasting station?)

“Yes, I heard.”

As Jang Soo-kyung is an icon of popularity and popularity, Legacy’s acting team was also desperate to cast their actors in Jang Soo-kyung’s dramas.

(First of all, congratulations. Writer Jang Soo-kyung showed interest in that actor. I don’t know if that writer is alive or dead while she’s writing the piece. You know?)

“Yes, I think it’s very professional.”

(Proggin Proggin. It’s a bit strange though.)

Jang Soo-kyung also gained fame for saving a failing broadcasting station. Not only the director, but even the president bowed his head to her.

(Anyway, he suddenly came to our broadcasting station and asked us to cast him.)

It could be that she is sending you an offer you can’t refuse through the director, so just accept it. It could also be a sign of her sincerity that she wants to support that actor to this extent.

That Jang Soo-kyung would personally recruit her through the director? That would be a rumor that would spread throughout the industry. Ko Seung-geon thought it was the latter.

“It’s an honor that the writer likes our actors.”

(Yes. I was surprised because it was my first time doing something like this. When I saw him, he was really good.)

Ko Seung-geon’s eyes sparkled.

It’s an offer that you have to accept unconditionally without even asking who the actor is on our side. It’s almost like winning the lottery.

“But, the actor chosen by Writer Jang…….”

Who could it be? Ko Seung-geon thought of the actors from Legacy who had recently released movies or were in KSB’s productions.

The timing is coincidental… … Really?

“Are you a child actor?”

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There is a saying that movies are the director’s game and dramas are the writer’s game.

Excluding newcomers, writers and directors who had some degree of success had enormous power on set.

Especially if you are a star writer, you can control almost everything.

There have been cases where the casting was finalized to the point where readings had already begun, but the actor was criticized on the spot for interpreting the character poorly and replaced.

“There’s a kid like that…? He’s an actor I’ve never seen before.”

[AI-8415] A middle-aged woman who watched the whole thing let out a soft exclamation of admiration.

She was the empress of weekend dramas, Jang Soo-kyung.

As he was given the title of emperor, every work he wrote became a huge hit, and he was a star writer that every broadcasting station was desperate to hire.

“Let’s see.”

Not one to be easygoing, she did not waste a single bit of her work to perfect it, and was famous for meticulously examining the casting of not only leading and supporting actors, but also minor actors who only appeared for a few minutes.

Jang Soo-kyung opened a portal site window and searched for the child actor she had just seen.

Fox Jun · Talent

Born · July 14, 2009

He wasn’t completely anonymous, as he even had a profile registered.

But, the same age as in the play? Jang Soo-kyung noted that Yeo Woo-jun was only 8 years old.

Some people thought Yeo-Jun was older than his peers because he was taller and looked more mature.

Agency · Legacy One Actors

Filmography · Mind – Extra│AI-8415 – Lead Role

If it’s Legacy One Actors, it’s a company that Jang Soo-kyung knows. It’s quite famous for nurturing talented actors.

“This is the only film you have?”

When Yeo-Jun Woo made his splendid debut with [Mind], Jang Soo-Kyung was writing in a temple after cutting off all electronic devices. So today was the first time she had encountered the child actor named Yeo-Jun Woo.

First, Jang Soo-kyung watched a clip of Yeo Woo-jun from [Mind].

“……her.”

From the acting shown in [Mind] to the one-act play just now. Can a child act with such depth? A rookie who hasn’t even done a few works yet?

‘What would it have been like in real life?’

Jang Soo-kyung became more curious about Yeo Woo-jun and visited KSB.

“Oh my, Writer Jang!”

“Oh my! Writer Jang. What brings you here?”

The drama staff were in an uproar because of Jang Soo-kyung’s arrival.

It felt like a division commander had descended upon a place where there were mostly regular soldiers. The director of the drama department came running barefoot.

“Oh my! Author! Are you having trouble writing? Is there a problem? Did you get scouted by another broadcasting station?!”

“No, that’s not it. Director Choi Eun-young. Are you there now?”

Director Choi Eun-young, who received Jang Soo-kyung’s request through the director, hurriedly headed to the meeting room where Jang Soo-kyung was waiting.

“Hello, author!”

“Nice to meet you. Have a seat.”

Eunyoung Choi, who was editing the behind-the-scenes footage of [AI-8415], swallowed hard and sat down.

“Don’t be too nervous. I came here because I have something to ask the director.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

What could be the cause? As expected from a writer who is famous for being a perfectionist, what is the reason for him to come to the broadcasting station while he is writing?

“I’m curious about the guy who played the role of Kang Ye-jun in the one-act play that Director Choi directed this time. What was it like on set?”

“Is this what Woojun is saying?”

“Yeah. That guy.”

Choi Eun-young blinked. At the same time, she felt that it had finally come. Of course, she didn’t know that someone as high up as Jang Soo-kyung would come.

“Woojun is……”

She forgot how nervous she was and spoke passionately about how her assistant director had recommended Yeo Woo-jun, telling us about the image of Yeo Woo-jun that she had seen on set.

“Director, I think it’s a bit too exaggerated.”

When I heard about the detail with which Jang Su-gyeong divided the stages between robots and humans into six stages, I couldn’t help but laugh.

But Choi Eun-young was serious.

“No. What good would it do if I exaggerated in front of you, author? I didn’t receive anything from that legacy. You’ll understand if you watch the behind-the-scenes video on MyTube.”

“Hmm, really?”

“Woo-jun, that kid seems like he was born to act. Writer, if you decide to use him, you won’t regret it.”

Rather than trying to promote an actor who had appeared in my work, I saw a genuine passion to discover good actors and make them known.

The interest spread even further on Jang Soo-kyung’s expression.

‘I can’t just listen to it like this.’

I’m curious about that child. I want to see it in person. Jang Soo-kyung looked at the director who was approaching her, asking if the conversation was over.

* * *

Yeo-Jun Yeo, who noticed something unusual, opened his eyes wide. [Mind] had ended successfully and the point settlement was finally complete.

Oh, oh, oh my goodness. What is this?

Yeo-Jun rubbed his eyes because he couldn’t believe what he saw.

During Park Sung-hyun’s time, it took years to reach 10,000 points…

‘They’re giving me this much? It’s just a minor role?’

The work itself was a highly anticipated work by a popular author, and it was also a hot topic for Yeo Jun-woo personally, so it may have been effective in receiving a high rating.

Plus, the age bonus might have played a part too.

Even though it’s a one-act play, he’s the lead actor. The viewer ratings will probably be low, but the topicality will be just as good as [Mind], so I guess we can expect good results?

While Yeo-Jun was looking into the air and swallowing his laughter in anticipation of additional public figures, the children around him were busy chatting amongst themselves.

“What are you going to do during vacation?”

“We decided to go on a family trip!”

“I go to school.”

“Someone who wants to go to the soccer club with me!”

Today was the last day of school. In just a few weeks, Yeo-Jun will also turn one year older.

‘These days, kids live very tight lives.’

There were many kids who went on trips with their families, but there were also kids who competed to get through their schoolwork faster, such as through advance study.

Well, I’m also busy with filming and lessons, but I think they work hard even though their lives aren’t at stake.

“Woojun. Woojun.”

“huh?”

The one who called him was Lee Ha-bin. From the beginning, he had been giving off the vibe that he wanted to be friends with Yeo Woo-jun, and they became close while attending the same taekwondo gym.

“What do you do on vacation?”

“Me? Well…….”

First of all, I was invited to the KSB year-end awards ceremony as [AI-8415]. Will they give me a child actor award? Then I can get some extra points.

Anyway, it’s not much different since it’s vacation. I’ll handle a few advertisements, take lessons at the company, and if there’s no more work coming in, I can go audition.

(Director Ko Seung-geon) Woo-jun, wait in front of the main gate after school.

(Director Koh Seung-geon) I have something important to tell you.

Yeo-Jun smiled faintly. He had a good feeling, because it was clear that someone had been caught by [AI-8415].

“I think I’ll work. I have something to film.”

“Wow. What is it? What is it?”

There is something like that. As expected of a popular person in school, Yeo-Jun Yeo brought a lot of friends with him on his way to school.

“Goodbye. I hope we can be in the same class next year too.”

“me too!”

“Goodbye to you too, Woojun!”

Yeo-Jun waved his hand as he greeted them one by one.

It wasn’t just people on set who were impressed by the acting.

There were also people who avoided me, saying that I was too childish and creepy. How did I know that? Because I could read the emotions in their voices.

“Harbin.”

“mom!”

Anyway, after seeing only people with different backgrounds, I felt purified when I saw the kids. Lee Ha-bin, who was next to me, ran to my mother who came out to greet me.

I thought Lee Ha-bin also dressed well, but it was her mother’s sense that made her shine.

“You are Woojun.”

“hello.”

“Harbin talks about you often.”

“What did he say? He’s a nice guy, so I don’t think he would have sworn at me…….”

When Yeo-Jun Yeo smiled and joked with praise, Ha-Bin Lee’s mother smiled as if to say, “Look at this kid.”

“Thanks to Habin, I am also doing well in school.”

“So? Come over to my house when you have time.”

“I will. Goodbye. You too, Lee Ha-bin.”

Yeo-Jun Yeo greeted them politely and got into the car driven by the manager.

Lee Ha-bin looked up at her mother, exclaiming, “Wow, that’s a celebrity car.” The child’s face showed an expression of wanting to brag about her friend.

“Mom, what do you think? Is Woojun no joke?”

“Yeah. That’s right. If we go together, won’t our son be compared?”

“But I’m still the best to Mom, right?”

“Haha! When did you learn to say that?”

Lee Ha-bin’s mother saw Yeo Jun-woo and told him to learn, but she thought he was mature and was glad that her son had made a good friend.

“Woojun. Is everything okay?”

“huh.”

“I saw you from afar earlier and you seemed popular?”

The person who came out to greet Yeo-Jun was the road manager, Park Il-Joo. Despite his bear-like size, he was chosen as Yeo-Jun’s road manager because he liked meticulous and cute things.

Whenever Park Il-joo and Ko Seung-geon were watching over Yeo Woo-joon with their arms linked on set, I felt strangely secure.

“Hyung. But why did the director call you separately? Do you know why?”

After school, if Yeo-Jun didn’t have any academy or schedule, he practically lived at the company.

Going to work was just like any other day, but if Ko Seung-geon called me out like this, it meant there was something big going on.

“It’s a secret.”

“Ah, bro.”

“No. I won’t know until the director reveals it.”

I think I know her well. Yeo-Jun Yeo showed off his signature charm that he had honed while observing Ha-Bin Lee.

He blocked my view with an emoticon of SS vomiting, but I didn’t get offended. Anyway, I didn’t get offended.

“Spoiler! Just a little spoiler!”

“Spoiler? Hmm… I guess someone is interested in you after watching your one-act play.”

The corners of Yeo Joon’s mouth gradually went up at the sight of Park Il Joo sticking out his thumb while saying, “That’s him.”

Is there something bigger than I expected?

* * *

While Yeo-Jun was raising expectations for her next work, a cold and heavy atmosphere was flowing through the idol team.

“Have you been waiting long?”

The executives, including Legacy Entertainment Company’s CEO, Jin-yeop Heo, directors Hae-na Choi, Il-je Kim, and several working-level staff members gathered together.

“We will now announce the debut lineup for our Legacy’s next boy group.”

And across from them, male trainees who had endured a long training period were looking at them with anxious faces.

‘please.’

Of course, among them were trainees who were close to Yeo Jun-woo.