Bedroom Genius Actor - Chapter 30

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Episode 30

Kim Ji-hu stood restlessly in front of Director Moon I-hyun, who was looking at the script.

‘Could it really be my mistake?’

Surprisingly, since Kim Ji-hu had started acting, there had never been an NG due to his acting problems, even if there were issues with styling or other actors.

But this was the first time an NG occurred due to his acting.

‘I never imagined this would happen… No, more than that, even if they tell me there’s a problem, I have no way to fix it…’

Kim Ji-hu couldn’t act freely once he started synchronization. He could only move based on the synchronized role.

Even if Director Moon I-hyun gave him acting guidance, it was questionable whether he could apply it.

‘Then what should I do…’

While Kim Ji-hu was confused, Director Moon I-hyun quietly spoke up.

“I read through the script again. I understand what Se-ra and Seong-min were talking about.”

Then Park Seong-min laughed heartily.

“Even monkeys fall from trees sometimes. Ji-hu, it’s okay. You’re a newcomer, so you can make mistakes like this…”

“Ah, but I think the acting that Ji-hu did fits my intention better.”

“…?”

Park Seong-min tilted his head.

So Director Moon I-hyun provided further explanation.

“Actually, I think it’s fine for the character ‘Kim Tae-su’ to be that hysterical.”

“But isn’t it too strange? Just in the previous scene, they had a vague atmosphere, and when the character ‘Jo Hae-jun’ approaches friendly and apologetically, getting angry is a bit…”

Park Seong-min’s explanation was like this. Ultimately, since the character ‘Jo Hae-jun’ approached too friendly, the character of ‘Kim Tae-su’ changed in the part where he shook him off.

Therefore, ‘Jo Hae-jun’ should approach with a stiffer atmosphere to create plausibility for being pushed away.

Director Moon I-hyun said.

“From my perspective, I didn’t think it was a big problem… but thinking about connecting the scenes, that could be the case.”

Since the edited version hadn’t come out yet, they couldn’t know how it would feel when viewed consecutively. So it was difficult to make a quick judgment.

Regardless of the situation, Kim Ji-hu could feel somewhat relieved.

‘So it’s not my problem…?’

He acted according to the script, so there was no reason for it to be problematic. Moreover, he interpreted it exactly the same as Director Moon I-hyun’s interpretation.

However.

“Then since Se-ra and Seong-min have the same opinion, shall we change Ji-hu’s acting a bit? Changing both of your acting and lines might cause major distortion, but if we only change Ji-hu’s, it’ll be fine.”

Director Moon I-hyun said this while looking at Kim Ji-hu.

As if asking if it was okay.

Kim Ji-hu was startled by those words.

‘E-emergency…’

Since Kim Ji-hu had never experienced changes in acting or script in the middle, it was difficult to predict how this would turn out.

A situation where he might cause unnecessary trouble.

‘Still… the synchronization ability follows the character’s personality, so changing just the acting style should somehow work, right?’

Ultimately, the foundation of the synchronization ability was that the character’s personality synchronized with him.

Thinking about it, he even thought ‘maybe there’s actually no problem.’

“Ji-hu?”

When Director Moon I-hyun asked once more, Kim Ji-hu nodded awkwardly.

“I’ll… give it a try.”

Then Park Seong-min patted Kim Ji-hu’s shoulder.

“I feel unnecessarily sorry.”

“Oh, no, it’s fine.”

Still, he thought it wouldn’t be bad to try this early since such situations might come up later.

They say it’s better to get hit early.

Director Moon I-hyun said to everyone.

“Then let’s take a break while Ji-hu prepares for a moment. Ji-hu, let’s talk and coordinate together. Seong-min, please help too.”

“Yes, understood.”

Then Yun Se-ra raised her hand slightly.

“I’ll help too.”

“Se-ra, you can rest though?”

“I can’t rest alone! Anyway, it’s better to do it together to coordinate, so I’ll help.”

Director Moon I-hyun nodded with a satisfied expression.

“Then let’s do that. Anyway, since Ji-hu has the skills, it won’t take long. Haha!”

“…”

Kim Ji-hu broke out in a slight cold sweat at those words.

‘Will I be able to do it quickly…’

***

“First, I’ll change the acting framework and completely change the lines too.”

At Director Moon I-hyun’s words, Yun Se-ra and Park Seong-min nodded.

Kim Ji-hu also looked at the script and thought.

‘Hmm. It’s a bit different from the framework I was thinking of…’

The reason Kim Ji-hu had acted in the same gentle way as before was partly due to ‘synchronization,’ but ultimately because that was Kim Ji-hu’s interpretation.

‘I still don’t know much about the synchronization ability, but ultimately it moved based on my thoughts…’

Even when he caused trouble through synchronization, it was actually based on Kim Ji-hu’s thoughts.

But the problem was acting on things that would normally just remain thoughts.

Anyway, he listened carefully to Director Moon I-hyun’s words.

“Then I’ll change the lines. Hmm… if we go this way…”

Kim Ji-hu made a subtle expression while looking at the revised lines.

‘It seems… a bit more aggressive than I thought…’

It felt like it was becoming more aggressive compared to the ‘Kim Hae-jun’ that Kim Ji-hu had analyzed.

However, since Director Moon I-hyun said so, and actor Park Seong-min also agreed to go in this direction, he thought it would be right to try it first.

Then.

“How about going a bit more gently?”

Yun Se-ra spoke up.

Director Moon I-hyun tilted his head.

“Didn’t Se-ra also say earlier to go with a slightly twisted atmosphere?”

“Yes, that’s right, but the degree seems too strong. What do you think, Ji-hu?”

When Yun Se-ra asked, Kim Ji-hu was startled.

“Uh… I think so too…”

Yun Se-ra had said exactly what Kim Ji-hu was thinking. Kim Ji-hu looked surprised, wondering how she knew his thoughts.

Then Yun Se-ra grinned and gave a thumbs up.

‘Was this what she meant by helping?’

Yun Se-ra had said earlier that she would help.

He naturally thought she meant helping with character changes, but it seemed she wanted to help with these revision parts too.

Since Yun Se-ra had become accustomed to reading Kim Ji-hu’s expressions as they spent more time together lately, she seemed to have read him this time too.

‘Do my expressions show that much?’

Anyway, thanks to Yun Se-ra, they were able to make adjustments.

Director Moon I-hyun nodded and said.

“Then let me revise it again…”

Director Moon I-hyun went back to revising, and Kim Ji-hu quietly said to Yun Se-ra beside him.

“Thank you…”

Yun Se-ra nodded with a confident expression.

“I can help with this much anytime.”

***

“Now, shall we go in again?”

The script was revised faster than expected.

Every time Kim Ji-hu made an expression that showed something was bothering him, Yun Se-ra, who noticed it, spoke up diplomatically, allowing them to complete it quickly.

‘It’s like I have a spokesperson now…’

Yun Se-ra looked triumphant again, seemingly pleased with that role.

Still, since a script was completed that satisfied both Kim Ji-hu and the others, everything was going smoothly.

Kim Ji-hu closed his eyes and began synchronizing.

“Alright, let’s go into the scene. Ready. Action.”

Kim Ji-hu opened his eyes and immediately began speaking.

“Hey! How did it go? Did it work out?”

Kim Ji-hu spoke energetically. Since the beginning part wasn’t revised, he performed the same acting as before.

And Park Seong-min responded to that line.

“I don’t know. It’s done.”

“Huh? Did it go well or what?”

“Don’t you have any sense? Stop being annoying and go away.”

“Hey, but you don’t have to say it like that…”

And this was where the dialogue changed.

Acting with slight bewilderment and hesitation. Director Moon I-hyun showed a satisfied expression.

‘There’s no major difference, but it’s become softer.’

Kim Ji-hu was quickly digesting the hastily created script.

And then came Yun Se-ra’s entrance timing.

“What’s everyone yelling about? It’s time for everyone in the countryside to sleep now.”

Yun Se-ra entered at the precise timing, executing the direction where Kim Ji-hu’s dialogue gets cut off.

And the dialogue continued.

“I know you’re having a hard time, but do you have to act that way even to people trying to help you?”

“People trying to help? What could you possibly help me with?”

“So you’re saying you don’t need me?”

Kim Ji-hu and Park Seong-min exchanged lines like a back-and-forth rally.

A smile gradually formed on Director Moon I-hyun’s lips.

‘This isn’t the scene feeling I had in mind. But it’s actually better.’

Kim Ji-hu and Park Seong-min’s emotions were more invested, creating a sense of tension.

A precarious tension like a Jenga tower that seemed ready to collapse at the slightest misstep.

Director Moon I-hyun, who basically advocated for healing movies and had only made such works.

So even in conflicts, he would write them softly, sometimes receiving criticism from Director Park Sang-pil.

But this time, through the actors’ suggestions, that scene became more natural and richer.

‘I’m grateful to Seong-min and Se-ra for their suggestions, but Ji-hu is also amazing for digesting all this at once…’

He had faith in Kim Ji-hu, but he didn’t expect him to digest all those lines at once.

Honestly, changed dialogue wasn’t a big problem, but the emotional flow had changed significantly too.

The actor already had an emotional flow in mind, but changing and digesting that immediately wasn’t easy.

But Kim Ji-hu was pulling it off.

‘I didn’t know he was this good…’

And another thought.

‘I should thank Ji-hu.’

Actually, the character he envisioned was closer to Kim Ji-hu’s interpretation. But he had accepted the actors’ opinions as they were.

Despite his dialogue and emotional flow being changed, he was acting without complaint.

‘I just let it slide because I was busy… I should talk to him after we finish.’

Feeling somewhat sorry, he planned to at least talk to him after finishing.

‘Right, we decided to have a company dinner after everything’s done, so I’ll tell him then.’

Director Moon I-hyun smiled brightly with such thoughts.

***

Although there were some minor issues, filming concluded smoothly, finishing the schedule.

‘I got through another hurdle today…’

Actually, when the dialogue and emotional flow were revised, he wondered if he could pull it off well, but since it went in a reasonably acceptable direction, he was able to act it out smoothly.

‘It would have been a disaster without Yun Se-ra…’

If they had gone with Director Moon I-hyun’s initial revision, he would have definitely delivered terrible acting alone.

Of course, if he thought it really wasn’t working, he would have synchronized to gain courage and spoken up, but since he didn’t know what kind of trouble that might cause, he was really relieved it ended this way.

Kim Ji-hu cautiously approached Yun Se-ra while reading the mood.

“Oh, Ji-hu. Good work today.”

Yun Se-ra greeted him with a bright smile.

Kim Ji-hu bowed his head in an awkward posture and said.

“Today… thank you.”

So Yun Se-ra shook her head.

“You always deliver messages to ‘Armchair Reviewer’ whenever I ask, never finding it bothersome. You even bring back replies. I can at least help you this much!”

“Ahaha…”

Kim Ji-hu’s conscience was pricked.

Seeing Kim Ji-hu make a troubled expression, Yun Se-ra said.

“If it really bothers you, just buy me something delicious later.”

“Ah, yes! I’ll buy you something!”

When Kim Ji-hu answered loudly, Yun Se-ra nodded as if satisfied.

Then a loud voice came from over there.

“Alright then, shall we go to the welcome party for Ji-hu’s manager? I’m treating today!”

Director Moon I-hyun shouted energetically. So all the staff cheered.

“Ah…”

A fact he had completely forgotten.

Come to think of it, there was a company dinner after finishing.

‘Office workers all hate it when they’re told there’s a company dinner, so why do film set people love company dinners so much…’

While he was falling into gloom alone, he noticed Yun Se-ra beside him.

Yun Se-ra looked at Kim Ji-hu and said with a smile.

And her voice was quite firm.

“This won’t do. I won’t speak for you on this. Your manager should be welcomed too.”

“…”

It seemed she wouldn’t represent him on this matter.

***

On the way home after the company dinner ended.

Ding.

Yun Se-ra’s phone rang.

“Hmm…?”

Yun Se-ra checked her phone. There was a message from Kim Ji-hu.

-This is for the meal you mentioned earlier. Please enjoy it.

What arrived was a Korean beef restaurant gift card. Yun Se-ra burst into laughter.

“He really treats meals in a way that’s so like Ji-hu.”

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