NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 30

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Episode 30. Spring Lovers

After hearing the director’s introduction, Yeon-woo looked to the side and saw Su-yeon greeting him.

 

A graceful and pretty actress with fair skin and delicate features harmoniously arranged.

It was definitely a face in Yeon-woo’s memory.

 

“We’ve met before. I’m Ryu Yeon-woo. Please take care of me today.”

 

Su-yeon looked puzzled at Yeon-woo’s words.

 

“Have we met before?”

“Well, you went in before me at the private audition for Summer’s Closet.”

“Ah, I was so nervous back then that I don’t really remember who was there. I’m sorry. I’ve seen you a lot on TV.”

 

At that time, Jung Su-yeon was auditioning with such desperation that she didn’t have the luxury to remember who was there.

But since Ryu Yeon-woo played the lead character in that drama, he would naturally have been there.

 

Su-yeon bowed politely to Yeon-woo.

 

Seeing Jung Su-yeon, who was gaining recognition among young people through web dramas, come out with a dark expression, An Jun-ho had first spoken to Ryu Yeon-woo at the audition hall, saying “She looks intense.”

 

Yeon-woo smiled warmly and made various small talk with Su-yeon, his co-star, saying they should do well together today.

 

Perhaps naturally introverted, Su-yeon’s face turned slightly red as she nodded quietly.

 

“Alright, let’s go with the first scene. Since this is where the female lead’s narration comes in, we’ll quietly capture just the expressions in close-up. Action.”

 

This was the scene where Woo-hyeok blocks a soccer ball flying toward the female lead Ye-ri, who was washing a flower pot at the water tap, and they look at each other for the first time.

 

Director Kim Han-su wanted to film the close-up shots first and shoot the ball-blocking scene later.

 

Yeon-woo appeared expressionless but captured the innocence of an adolescent boy seeing Ye-ri for the first time through subtle trembling in his eyes.

 

Director Kim Han-su, watching Yeon-woo’s expression on the field monitor, inwardly cheered that his instincts had been right.

 

It was a blank expression with nothing happening, yet it was a face that somehow made viewers feel excited.

 

Su-yeon’s slightly surprised expression as Ye-ri looking at such Yeon-woo was also perfectly appropriate.

 

“Okay, cut!”

 

When a refreshing okay sign came out from Yeon-woo’s first filming scene, the tense staff also felt relieved.

 

Director Kim Han-su had been somewhat low-pressure since morning due to the student extras who were hard to control, but after filming that scene, the director’s ear-to-ear grin lifted the filming atmosphere.

 

“Alright, straight to the next scene. Bring the props.”

“We’ll throw it like this from here, so please block it with your right hand.”

“Yes.”

 

After rehearsing according to the on-set staff’s instructions, the soccer ball flew slowly with the okay sign.

 

Thud—.

 

Ji Woo-hyeok hitting away the soccer ball, and Ha Ye-ri turning around in surprise while washing the flower pot.

 

Both actors performed the situation written in the script well.

 

‘The scene is fine, but…’

 

Even after filming a couple more times, Director Kim Han-su tilted his head while checking the field monitor.

 

The actors’ performances were fine, but the flying soccer ball didn’t look particularly threatening on screen.

But he couldn’t just fast-forward that part either.

 

“If it’s okay with you actors, I’d like to throw the soccer ball a bit faster. Yeon-woo, will your arm be alright?”

“Yes, Director. No problem at all.”

 

Seeing Yeon-woo and Jung Su-yeon nod, Director Kim Han-su looked behind him.

 

“Okay. Then throw the soccer ball a bit faster, slightly straight rather than in an arc. Let’s go again.”

“Yes. I’ll throw it.”

 

On cue, the burly lighting team staff member threw the soccer ball with all his might.

 

Whoosh.

Thunk—.

 

With the added force, accuracy dropped, and instead of going between Jung Su-yeon and Yeon-woo, the soccer ball hit the corner of the water tap and bounced toward Jung Su-yeon’s face.

 

The staff member who threw the ball also froze in momentary shock.

 

Yeon-woo, who had been watching tensely, reflexively reacted and quickly extended his hand to hit away the bouncing ball.

 

Smack—.

 

“Kyaah!”

 

Su-yeon was genuinely startled by the ball that suddenly bounced toward her face and screamed while stepping backward and nearly falling.

 

Actually, while the ball would hurt if it hit, it wouldn’t cause serious injury, but falling backward at the water tap made of bricks and cement could lead to a dangerous accident.

 

Yeon-woo quickly extended his hand to wrap around her waist and caught Su-yeon.

 

The filming set momentarily froze due to the sudden accident.

 

However, the director jumped up and raised his hand to stop the staff’s commotion, and filming continued as is.

 

Yeon-woo also quickly grasped the filming atmosphere and continued acting as Ji Woo-hyeok.

 

“Hey, are you okay?”

 

Yeon-woo delivered his ad-libbed lines while exuding the distinctive tone and atmosphere of actor Kang Ju-won, who would play the adult role.

 

Then he pulled the still-dazed Su-yeon over, stood her upright by the water tap, let go of her hands, and suddenly brought his face close to hers.

 

“Are you too shocked? Why aren’t you saying anything? Are you okay?”

 

He perfectly mimicked Kang Ju-won’s distinctive atmosphere, as if Kang Ju-won had appeared in his younger form to ask the question.

 

Only then did Su-yeon, realizing that filming wasn’t over yet, return to being Ha Ye-ri and open her mouth.

 

“I’m, I’m okay.”

 

Only then did Director Kim Han-su lower the hand he was holding up and shout.

 

“Okay! Cut! Perfect! Nice!”

 

Waaaah.

 

The filming staff also cheered as they watched the two quickly adapt to the crisis situation and continue with ad-libs.

 

“Now, let’s watch that scene again on the field monitor.”

 

At the director’s words, Yeon-woo and Su-yeon also approached the monitor.

 

The unedited footage of what they had just filmed played on the screen.

 

The ball flew quickly, bounced off the corner of the water tap area and flew toward Ha Ye-ri, and Ji Woo-hyeok, who was half-caught in the frame, deflected it with quick movements at the last second.

 

And when Ye-ri, startled by a real reaction rather than acting, screamed and tried to fall backward, Ji Woo-hyeok caught her as if it were a deliberately directed scene.

 

That’s when Yeon-woo’s mouth opened, possessed by Kang Ju-won who would play the adult role.

 

– Are you okay?

– Are you too shocked? Why aren’t you saying anything? Are you okay?

 

Director Kim Han-su felt a thrill run through his body as he watched that scene.

Clearly it was Ryu Yeon-woo doing the acting, but he could distinctly feel Kang Ju-won within it. It was different from the feeling that came simply from similar appearances.

 

“Yeon-woo. How did you do that? It’s like you went into my head and came out – you’re just Ji Woo-hyeok himself.”

“Ah, I heard that Kang Ju-won sunbae was confirmed for the adult role casting, so I tried to maximize the audience’s immersion…”

 

Director Kim Han-su clapped as he listened to Yeon-woo’s words.

Being an experienced director, he immediately understood from Yeon-woo’s brief words what kind of preparation he had done.

Director Kim Han-su was grateful to Yeon-woo for preparing so diligently even though he was just making a cameo appearance.

 

“Junior Cheol-min was praising you endlessly at the drinking table, and you really have the makings of a great actor just like he said.”

“Director, you’re being too kind. Thank you.”

 

Yeon-woo didn’t know what to do with himself as Director Kim Han-su, who was extremely satisfied with the recent scene, showered him with tremendous praise.

Yeon-woo had simply prepared faithfully for the role he was given.

 

 

Right after that, they filmed the scenes that needed to be shot today.

 

Yeon-woo standing next to Jung Su-yeon at the school festival, looking at the stage.

 

Among the students cheering at the sports festival, turning around at the cue sign.

With his fair skin and outstanding appearance, even Yeon-woo’s clear smile that felt refreshing.

 

The school scenes filmed afterward also felt like watching a video pictorial, making the assistant director unconsciously exclaim in admiration.

 

“Ah, that’s good. As expected, the visuals.”

 

As if agreeing with the assistant director’s thoughts, Director Kim Han-su quietly watched the monitor and nodded.

 

“Okay. Cut!”

 

Although they were consecutive scenes that would be edited short, such scenes originally need to clearly capture the image the director wants to express, so there are many retakes and it takes a long time.

 

Before they knew it, they had filmed the last scene of the day and the okay sign was given.

 

Waaah!

Clap clap clap!

 

“Good work, everyone.”

“Everyone worked hard.”

 

The extras and staff exchanged greetings with each other around them as filming wrapped up.

 

Only then did the extras who had been hesitant approach Yeon-woo.

 

“Excuse me, could we take a picture?”

“I’m a fan, hyung.”

 

There were many students aspiring to be actors, both male and female, so their eyes were full of admiration as they looked at Yeon-woo, who had risen to stardom this year.

 

“Yes, of course. Let’s take pictures together.”

 

The students took turns taking pictures with Yeon-woo and were delighted.

On the other hand, the male students aspiring to be actors burst into laughter when they saw the photos.

 

“Wow, I can’t post this picture. Standing next to that hyung makes me look like a squid.”

“What are you talking about? I’m worse. Look at this.”

“Haha. You’re right. But I’m still better than you.”

 

Each of them were students who came together with friends from the same academy or people who had often seen each other on filming sets since their child actor days.

 

Yeon-woo had never become close with fellow actors his age yet, so seeing friends together on filming sets like this felt fascinating to him.

 

‘Well, if I were really my actual age, I’d probably be around Teacher Jeong Cheol-min’s age.’

 

Yeon-woo laughed inwardly at having such a silly thought.

 

“Director. Thank you for your hard work today.”

“Oh, not at all. Thanks to you, Yeon-woo, our film’s quality has really improved. Since our release will probably be after the college entrance exams, let’s definitely go up on stage together for the greeting.”

 

“Yes, Director. Just call me and I’ll go anywhere.”

“I’m grateful just for those words. Haha.”

 

Director Kim Han-su smiled warmly as he watched Yeon-woo, who despite rising to fame rapidly at such a young age and having every reason to become arrogant, still bowed politely just like he did in the beginning.

 

After greeting Director Kim Han-su and the other staff members, Yeon-woo headed toward the parking lot where Min-su was waiting.

 

“Excuse me!”

 

When he turned around at the voice calling him, he saw Jung Su-yeon running over quickly.

 

“Ah, Su-yeon.”

 

Su-yeon, red all the way to her ears, carefully held out her mobile phone with both hands.

 

“Um, if it’s not too presumptuous, could we exchange contact information? I don’t have any friends my age in the entertainment industry and…”

 

As she went on, her voice became as small as an ant’s, making it impossible to understand what she was saying, so Yeon-woo smiled and took Su-yeon’s mobile phone.

 

“Sure. I don’t have a single friend my age who does the same work either.”

 

Yeon-woo entered his number, pressed call to make his own mobile phone ring, then returned Su-yeon’s mobile phone to her.

 

“Next scene coming up. Actress Jung Su-yeon!”

“Yes!”

 

After responding to the staff member shouting from afar, she bowed to Yeon-woo and ran back quickly again.

 

Whirrrr―.

 

Just then, along with the sound of a window rolling down, Min-su’s playful voice came from inside the van.

 

“Hey there, our actor. Did you just get someone’s number? From such a pretty girl?”

 

Yeon-woo looked at Min-su and grinned.

 

“I guess it looks that way.”

 

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