Bedroom Genius Actor - Chapter 109

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Episode 109

“Ji-hu!!!!!!!!!”

“How did such a lucky charm come to us. Really….”

PD Seo Min-sik and Jo Gi-hyeok looked at Kim Ji-hu with expressions that seemed ready to cry.

Kim Ji-hu felt awkward about the atmosphere and scratched his head.

“Th, thank you.”

“Thank you? I’m the one who’s grateful! Thank you, Ji-hu-nim!!!”

“Ji-hu… we’re the ones who are grateful. Sob….”

“Both of you… you don’t need to do this….”

Both seemed to have suffered quite a bit mentally over money issues.

‘Still, it’s fortunate. Since RT Entertainment agreed to handle everything.’

The entire missing 30% was filled with RT Entertainment’s funding.

In return, they apparently proposed a condition to receive part of the IP revenue.

As a result, SBC’s profit decreased, but they seemed satisfied just to have secured the production budget.

“Then now we can go all-in on the work.”

PD Seo Min-sik said energetically.

The troublesome money problem was completely solved.

So now what they had to do was create the work.

“Gi-hyeok, you find the supporting actors we still haven’t gotten within budget, and Ji-hu, help me look at the kids’ acting.”

“Understood!”

***

“Hmm….”

While Kim Ji-hu was moving around busily like that.

Lee Sun-yul was deeply troubled.

‘It’s not improving easily….’

He had been continuously practicing all the homework Kim Ji-hu had given him.

‘Especially the fundamentals he mentioned…, those are improving the least….’

Despite listening carefully to the explanations, the parts he was criticized for like vocalization and natural behavior weren’t being corrected well.

‘Ji-hu-nim did say it would take a long time to internalize…, but still, I need to manage somehow before filming.’

There was still quite a bit of time left until filming, but since he needed to be somewhat complete before then, time could be considered tight.

‘I should have kept going to acting academy….’

Actually, he had attended one.

But he only went for about a month before quitting or just did one-point lessons.

Given Lee Sun-yul’s family circumstances, it was difficult to continuously attend an academy.

His mother had passed away early, and his father had worked various construction sites and was currently in poor health.

In such a situation, Lee Sun-yul had prepared for acting while working part-time jobs.

He had just become an adult and auditioned several times but failed them all, and was about to get a job when he met Kim Ji-hu.

‘Actually, I was quite envious of other kids too… they all formed bonds through academies or companies….’

For Lee Sun-yul, who had only worked part-time jobs, there was no way he could have common ground with such people.

But he couldn’t give up the opportunity he was given.

‘I must repay Ji-hu-nim’s faith in me!’

Lee Sun-yul made a decision. To enroll in an academy even now and practice.

He was currently very busy with readings, but he couldn’t just spend time like that when he had finally gotten this opportunity.

‘I’ll just sleep a little less. Plus, I received some appearance fees, so even after paying for dad’s hospital bills, there should be some left.’

Having made that decision, Lee Sun-yul put it into action.

***

“Ev, everyone has really improved a lot…! I think it’ll get even better with just a little more!”

When Kim Ji-hu said that, the actors smiled and replied.

“You said that last time too. Woo woo.”

“And after watching our acting, you go blah blah blah pointing out tons of things.”

“Ahaha….”

Meeting every day, they had become quite close.

Of course, not Kim Ji-hu.

‘Speaking like this in front of everyone every day is so exhausting….’

On top of that, there were times when he had to look at each person’s acting individually, so the fatigue was considerable.

‘The people themselves all seem nice… but that’s a bit different from this.’

Currently, Kim Ji-hu was making the most of his social skills.

With the sponsor issue resolved, Kim Ji-hu focused on teaching the newcomers.

He was practically working with them every day.

Of course, Kim Ji-hu handled the intuitive aspects, while PD Seo Min-sik or a separately invited acting instructor handled the fundamentals and details of acting.

Most were growing well, but there was one thing that bothered him.

‘Why does Lee Sun-yul look so tired….’

When he first met him, he seemed lively and energetic, but now he had a somewhat haggard feeling.

His dark circles had become almost as severe as Director Cheon Yeong-hu’s, and when alone, he could be seen nodding off.

‘His skills seem to be improving steadily though… I wonder if he’s okay.’

But approaching him separately like last time was a bit awkward because each time that happened, Lee Sun-yul would get looks from those around him.

Lee Sun-yul still hadn’t gotten close to those around him.

It felt like he was floating alone.

Initially, he thought he might be the type who didn’t get close to people easily like himself, but looking closely, it felt like he was being ostracized by those around him.

It wasn’t that they were bullying him or doing anything bad, but rather it felt like groups had already formed and they were keeping their distance.

‘Telling them not to do that won’t change anything….’

It would only create resentment.

Since they were all adults, not young kids, they would definitely just pretend to listen.

In situations like this, the only thing that could change the situation was skill.

If he showed good acting, those people would change their attitude too.

Ultimately, Lee Sun-yul being left out was just due to lack of common ground with people, so if acting became common ground and camaraderie developed, they would get along well together.

Then PD Seo Min-sik spoke up.

“Then let’s finish by watching Sun-yul’s acting last.”

“Ah, understood!”

Lee Sun-yul answered loudly and immediately began acting.

“This way… look this way…. Here….”

Kim Ji-hu watched that acting and pressed his lips tightly together.

‘Th, this is the worst I’ve seen so far…?’

It was so bad that he thought even the acting from the first audition would be better.

PD Seo Min-sik seemed to think similarly as he was furrowing his brow.

“That guy’s screwed.”

“Isn’t he getting kicked out? Look at the PD’s expression.”

The other actors seemed to feel similarly as they whispered to each other.

And so Lee Sun-yul’s acting ended.

“That’s the worst acting ever. You can’t even film like this.”

“Mmph….”

PD Seo Min-sik gave a harsh evaluation. Then he asked a question.

“Is something going on with you lately?”

“N, no.”

“For that to be true, your face is completely exhausted? Think about it. A kid who was growing all this time has fallen apart like this. Are you sure nothing’s wrong?”

“Yes… nothing’s wrong…. I’ll work harder.”

“No, that’s not what I mean… hmm….”

PD Seo Min-sik was about to say something in a moment of anger but then sighed.

Then he tapped his forehead with his fingers and spoke.

“Don’t go anywhere else today, go home and sleep. Sleep really deeply and come back.”

“Ah, understood.”

“Alright, let’s call it a day here. Ji-hu, come here for a moment.”

At PD Seo Min-sik’s call, Kim Ji-hu quietly came over.

“Is there something you need…?”

“Ji-hu, Sun-yul doesn’t seem to be in good shape, does he?”

“Yes…, he definitely looks tired…”

PD Seo Min-sik pondered for a moment, then took out his wallet and handed Kim Ji-hu a card.

“…Yes?”

“This is my card. Take Sun-yul for some gukbap and soju, then send him home.”

“So, soju?”

“You don’t need to drink much. Just keep him company. That seems to be what he needs right now.”

Kim Ji-hu carefully asked PD Seo Min-sik.

“But wouldn’t it be better if you did it, PD-nim…? You’d feel more reliable than me…”

Having spent time together, everyone knew Kim Ji-hu’s personality.

The same went for Lee Sun-yul.

In fact, rather than a dependable senior, he was already perceived as more of a clumsy senior, so Kim Ji-hu wondered if he could really provide comfort.

“That’s exactly why I’m sending you. You’ve gotten pretty close now, haven’t you? I need to remain like a strict father until filming ends. If I loosen up now, everything will fall apart when filming starts.”

PD Seo Min-sik seemed to have a lot on his mind too.

In any case, even though Kim Ji-hu didn’t usually drink, one glass of soju wouldn’t be a big deal.

He avoided drinking occasions, but he didn’t have any strong aversion to alcohol itself.

“Understood…! I’ll be back then.”

“Right, and don’t forget to keep this secret from the other kids.”

***

“So, soju? Do you like alcohol?”

“Um… a little?”

It felt like it would be strange to just say yes, so he gave a vague answer.

“I… want to go eat!”

Lee Sun-yul answered with a much brighter face than before.

Kim Ji-hu smiled and nodded.

And so Kim Ji-hu headed to the gukbap restaurant near SBC.

“This place was recommended by Assistant Director Jo Gi-hyeok, and it’s incredibly delicious.”

“Wh, why is gukbap so expensive? It’s 18,000 won?”

“But it has tons of meat in it. I’m buying, so don’t worry and just eat.”

It was a famous gomtang restaurant behind the broadcasting station. He’d visited once during ‘Trauma’ on a recommendation, and occasionally ate there when he was in the area.

“Excuse me… one bottle of soju please…”

“What kind would you like? Chamisul?”

“Anything is fine.”

When Kim Ji-hu said that, Lee Sun-yul’s eyes widened.

“The way you order makes you seem like someone who really loves alcohol…!”

“I, I don’t like it that much though?”

“Usually people mention the brand, but I’ve never heard anyone say ‘anything’ before!”

That was because Kim Ji-hu didn’t really know the taste differences between soju brands.

Soju was soju – what could be different?

‘But… is this okay?’

His expression seemed to have brightened, but Kim Ji-hu wondered if this would really be comforting.

Soon the gukbap and soju arrived.

“Thank you for the meal!”

“Right, eat plenty.”

Then the auntie who was setting down the gukbap looked at Kim Ji-hu’s face and was greatly surprised.

“Young man! You’re that actor who came here before, right?”

“Ah, yes… I’ve been here a few times.”

“Oh my! You don’t know how much my daughter scolded me for not getting your autograph. She says you’re incredibly famous!”

“It, it’s not quite to that extent…”

He hadn’t been famous for very long, and the last time he came was before Office Apocalypse had even aired, so giving autographs at restaurants felt a bit awkward.

So Lee Sun-yul spoke up.

“This person is a reeeally famous actor!”

“Right? That’s what my daughter said too.”

“If you put up his autograph, tons of fans will come, won’t they?”

Lee Sun-yul spoke as if bragging about himself.

Kim Ji-hu found this a bit awkward, but he signed carefully anyway.

‘I should write a recommended work too, right?’

Since it was a gukbap restaurant, he wrote down a work that had amazing gukbap mukbang scenes as his recommendation.

“But is the young man in front also an actor?”

“Ah… I’m not really an actor… um…”

Lee Sun-yul hesitated while glancing at Kim Ji-hu. Kim Ji-hu calmly answered for him.

“Yes, this person is also an actor. He might become more famous than me later.”

If Lee Sun-yul’s talent bloomed, Kim Ji-hu really thought that could happen.

Hearing this, the auntie brought over another piece of paper as if pleased.

“Then could I ask for your autograph too, young man?”

“Um… I don’t have a signature…”

“This actor also writes his name in three characters, so what’s the problem~. Just write your name!”

“Yes…!”

Hearing this, Kim Ji-hu thought.

‘Should I… make a signature?’

Kim Ji-hu still just wrote his name as his signature.

Choi Tae-geon and Baek Do-kyung said it had more character and told him to keep it that way, but it still felt a bit awkward.

Lee Sun-yul smiled like that and began signing.

It was a warm smile, different from his usual smile.

Only after finishing the autographs could they start eating.

The two put gukbap in their mouths along with a glass of soju.

“It’s really delicious!”

“Right.”

After drinking one or two glasses of soju, Lee Sun-yul spoke with a face full of laughter.

“I… did my first autograph today. But… this feels really good.”

Kim Ji-hu nodded as if he agreed.

“I also feel good when people who like me ask for autographs.”

“Do you still feel that way? I thought you would have signed many autographs.”

“I, I haven’t done it that many times. If I count them all… 30 times?”

He’d never done anything like autograph sessions like Kim Ji-hye, and everything was just given while passing by, so the number itself was small.

“Really? I thought you would have done it tons of times.”

“No… I just became famous recently.”

“Still, thank you. Thanks to you, Ji-hu-nim, I got to experience this feeling too.”

He was smiling as if he owned the whole world.

Seeing that smile, Kim Ji-hu felt good too.

‘But is it okay to just send him home like this?’

There must be a reason why Lee Sun-yul was tired.

Kim Ji-hu carefully opened his mouth.

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