I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 226

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Episode 226

“Do you want to do it?”

“So much.”

I looked at him with as much earnestness as I could muster. 【The Great Garland】 already has a short filming schedule since it’s a child role, and 【Faster Than Law 2】 that comes before it is also a supporting role.

‘Who am I?’

A woman thirsty for leading roles, Han Yeoreum. And a sociopath role that’s completely different from my previous characters? This is a role any actress would covet at least once.

‘If Do Gyeoul snatches it up first again…’

There’s no hope. Do Gyeoul is still being called Netflicks’ woman.

As sweet as the yen tastes, Do Gyeoul’s power is superior. If she wants to steal my role, she can steal it anytime.

“Then wait.”

“Ah!!! The words I hate hearing most!!!”

Myeong Jeha commanded me to ‘wait’ like he was talking to a puppy. I got so annoyed I wanted to bite him.

“Have you thought about sociopaths?”

I can express it in one word. Do Gyeoul, that’s what it is…

“I did think about it.”

“Then who would be the most suitable character to become a sociopath in this 【Dohwasuhn】?”

Myeong Jeha always throws me something to think about like this. Let me see, the most suitable character to become a sociopath in 【Dohwasuhn】 is…

“It would differ by interpretation, but first, Jang Heebin, whom Do Gyeoul plays, isn’t it. She changed as a person because she felt humiliation due to class differences. She even emphasized pure affection in the early parts.”

“Good, then next.”

“Queen Inhyeon could be made into a sociopath. Since she’s the character who opposes Jang Heebin. Her noble birth status and… it naturally fits with sociopathic personality.”

But as far as I know, Queen Inhyeon is also a victim.

Even if the setting is an era with class differences, she’s ultimately just a woman. Because there’s a huge gender gap.

If Heebin is Sukjong’s toy, then Queen Inhyeon is Sukjong’s tool.

“So Sukjong?”

“That would be boring.”

Myeong Jeha grinned. Only then did I think I knew the answer.

“Could it be Choi?”

Choi, who’s so cheerful she makes people more annoyed.

A woman who resembles Jang Heebin’s girlhood but accepts even class differences as natural, making Heebin shine even brighter.

“Right. Choi.”

Come to think of it, she was the easiest character to portray in this relationship.

The most common stereotype. A woman who stays beside an upper-class man for wealth and power.

Why did I think the most lowly woman shouldn’t be allowed to use the most noble man?

‘That’s probably because Choi…’

So far, the spotlight has been focused on Queen Inhyeon and Jang Heebin. Angel and devil, saint and villainess. Because they’re characters with strong contrasts.

So Suk-bin Choi didn’t receive the spotlight.

‘In most dramas and movies, Suk-bin Choi is only a supporting role, or just Yeongjo’s mother.’

A pure and intelligent girl, an oppressed court lady, a kind helper, a concubine who acts prudently in silence, a sacrificial mother.

The various Suk-bin Chois from before quickly pass by. Since I’ve seen so many works, it wasn’t hard to recall them.

‘Yeongjo had obsessive-compulsive disorder and paranoia. If we think of this as maternal inheritance…’

Sociopath,

A person with antisocial personality disorder.

Someone who lacks sociability, the ability to interact with others.

A person who understands everything in the world through relationships of interest. My idea of ‘my’ sociopath was someone who thinks only gains and losses exist.

“What do you think is the reason sociopaths are often in high positions within companies?”

After hearing Myeong Jeha’s words, I had looked up various things about sociopaths. According to one study, about 3-4% of corporate executives have psychopathic tendencies like psychopaths or sociopaths.

Considering that the proportion of psychopaths in the general population is about 1%, the proportion among corporate executives is quite high.

Also, there’s a saying that CEO is the occupation with the most people with sociopathic tendencies.

Because it requires coldness to take risks, suppression of empathy, and swift judgment.

“Because…”

Myeong Jeha’s face was gentle, as if expecting my next words.

“They think people who are swayed by emotions are stupid.”

The fact that they’re different from others would be realized through experiencing society.

Why cry when you’re happy? Why feel hurt over something like this? I’m not grateful, so why do I have to say thank you?

When they’re repeatedly put in strange situations, they’ll think of ways to escape.

Because being put in the position of ‘eul’ in human relationships would be what they hate most.

‘So they overestimate their own intelligence.’

Because people are animals swayed by emotions, and if they think only they are smart, there’s no problem.

Crying from joy is the other person’s fault for not being able to manage their expressions despite their age, feeling hurt is the other person’s fault for shamelessly expecting something from me, and expecting gratitude for kindness given without being asked is because the other person is an inferior being who needs to fill their self-esteem with my single word.

So even in romantic relationships, they don’t have a wide range of emotions and have a habit of understanding everything as ‘relationships of interest.’

‘Because purpose would be more important than sincerity.’

All the faces of sociopaths I had analyzed while listening to Myeong Jeha’s words changed to Chu Gaeul.

The image of Suk-bin Choi roughly takes shape.

From Choi’s perspective, Sukjong had to reign forever. Only when he was in a high position could Choi also enjoy wealth and power.

What she loved wasn’t just any man.

Sparkling gold, superiors bowing their heads to her, and glamorous days that would make dying worthwhile.

Wasn’t imitating modesty to hide such desires?

“Tell Chu Gaeul about the Choi you analyzed.”

“She probably has her own analysis too?”

“Yeah. Still.”

“Ugh, it’s not even my role, so that’s a bit much, elder.”

“I wonder about that…”

Myeong Jeha muttered quietly. And shortly after arriving at the 【Dohwasuhn】 filming set, I was able to face Chu Gaeul, who had turned pale as a sheet.

“…You came?”

On the contrary, Do Gyeoul was smiling brightly. As if she was dying of amusement.

“Looks like there were many NGs.”

Myeong Jeha whispered. As if proving his words, Chu Gaeul was hanging her head.

‘This is her first day of filming…’

* * *

Click! Click! Click!

Along with the coffee truck, Han Yeoreum diligently took photos. Her first coffee truck. Even before she could be moved by that fact, she felt embarrassed in front of the staff.

“Gaeul! We’ll enjoy it-.”

Even when a few thick-skinned staff members greeted her, Gaeul couldn’t smile brightly.

‘What is this, so embarrassing…’

She felt like dying of shame. After making such a big fuss in front of Han Yeoreum, her first day of filming got messed up.

She definitely worked hard. Because her pride was hurt from being pushed back by Do Gyeoul during script reading.

‘There aren’t even many lines…’

Feeling self-loathing for not being able to do this one thing properly, she practiced her lines over and over again.

So she could bring out Suk-bin’s character well without infringing on Jang Heebin and Queen Inhyeon’s character portrayals.

‘The character description says she’s timid and cheerful like others her age.’

Was she doing well as written? Doubts kept popping up. And the doubts became certainty and consumed Chu Gaeul.

“Cut, let’s go again-.”

Director Hwang had a calm personality. He didn’t scold her separately. But that made it more confusing. Just when she was about to break out in cold sweat, not knowing how to portray Chu Gaeul’s Suk-bin Choi.

“Director! Please have some coffee-.”

The coffee truck arrived. Myeong Jeha approached and greeted politely.

“Hello. It’s been a while.”

“Jeha got more handsome? How about it, you should do the next work with me?”

“I’d be grateful if you called me.”

Director Hwang, whose casting unfortunately fell through because 【Dohwasuhn】’s ending overlapped with 【The Great Garland】’s beginning, patted Myeong Jeha’s shoulder.

“Oh, Seo Ryeong.”

“Hello, Director! This is Han Yeoreum.”

Director Hwang’s favorability toward Han Yeoreum had increased thanks to enjoying 【Mysterious Tales】. He was a historical drama otaku.

“Wow, they call you three the golden class of Korea National University of Arts, right? Or the class of light? Anyway, the journalists need to get their story straight! It looks good having all three of you together.”

When the common phrase referring to Do Gyeoul, Myeong Jeha, and Han Yeoreum came from Director Hwang’s mouth, it carried different weight. That much more did Chu Gaeul shrink.

“Well, have a good drink, and chat among friends. Jeha, come see me once more before you leave, okay?”

Director Hwang waved his hand lightly in farewell. Myeong Jeha received several photo requests from the staff members, and Han Yeoreum was also asked for autographs.

Chu Gaeul watched her friends and felt even more intimidated.

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