activa-t Chapter 83
Chapter 83
Chapter 83
Improv?
Yes.
The director stared at Seo Hoyun with wide-open eyes.
If youve read the script, youd know that PD Lee Jeonghun is smart but rude, speaks bluntly, and loves making fun of others. Hes a top-notch jerk. And thats not all. He sometimes resorts to threats without caring about the means.
.
In short, hes a trashy person.
Is that so?
Seo Hoyun muttered hesitantly. Yet, no one refuted the directors words. The writer even proudly agreed, saying while giving a thumbs-up,
Thats right, hes a complete piece of trash!
So, Id like to see how close Seo Hoyun can get to PD Lee Jeonghun.
Um.
As I said earlier, PD Lee Jeonghun drinks alcohol and smokes cigarettes. Plus, he has a foul mouth. Hes the kind of person who does everything people say not to do.
Yes.
Frankly, alcohol and cigarettes were merely offensive elements, so even if PD Lee Jeonghun had such a setting, there was no need to act out those parts for the role. However, the director just wanted to test him.
Lets see how far he can go.
He wanted to see how far this brave and powerful-looking idol could go.
Ive offended him!
In reality, Seo Hoyun was already disgusted by the directors blatant fronting, but the director, misinterpreting it as him being pressured, proudly said,
To be honest, it might be a bit rough for an idol to take on this role.
Im fine with that.
Although Seo Hoyun wondered if he was being too eager, his response was half out of hope that he would pass the audition and half out of wanting to impress the writer as a passionate rookie. Unaware of this, the director was touched to the point of being choked up.
He still wants to try acting even if it hurts his idol image Thats incredible.
The misunderstanding only deepened.
While the desire to give this fearless and desperate idol the role of Lee Jeonghun grew stronger, the director quickly shook his head.
If its okay, could you show me some of your acting as PD Lee Jeonghun?
Excuse me?
Swearing, alcohol, cigarettes everything PD Lee Jeonghun loves.
Director!
Beside him, the AD looked over with pleading eyes, but it wasnt enough to dissuade the director, who was determined to test Seo Hoyun.
He probably cant do it, right?
However, Seo Hoyun merely tilted his head slightly.
Should I start with swearing?
Yes?
As the production staff was taken aback, Seo Hoyun hesitated for a moment before pulling a chair to the center and sitting down with his shoulders straight.
Who should I direct the swear words at?
The department head. Their relationship is bad in the setting.
Ah.
Seo Hoyun chuckled. He touched the corner of his mouth and glanced at the director momentarily.
Swearing at the department head.
Yes, just say whatever comes to mind. Casually.
Alright. I apologize, but please keep everything I say here a secret Im still an idol, after all.
What kind of amazing thing was he trying to do?
The director slightly furrowed his brows, and in that instant, Seo Hoyun broke his composed sitting posture, crossed his legs arrogantly, and looked up at the ceiling.
Um Department head.
Seo Hoyun curled his lips as if he was thinking of something.
It kinda hurts.
Seo Hoyun muttered under his breath, but everyone was too excited to hear it. The AD poked the directors side in annoyance.
Do you want him to smoke here?? Are you crazy? Its indoors!
No, just pretend! Just pretend!
Ugh well, fine. Seo Hoyun, youve shown us everything else, so can you at least pretend? Here, Ill lend you my cigarette.
Despite it being the most straightforward request so far, Seo Hoyun stared strangely at the Malboro Gold that the AD held out to him.
And then, he fell silent with a slightly awkward expression.
Huh?
It was a strange occurrence for Seo Hoyun, who had never refused a cigarette until now. Seo Hoyun deliberately turned his gaze away from the cigarette offered by the staff and asked,
Um, can I not a real cigarette, but use candy instead?
What?
I have candy.
Well, okay.
Wasnt it easier to act with a real cigarette? Did he dislike cigarettes?
Regardless, it didnt matter. It was his choice.
Just as the AD was about to put away the pack of cigarettes, Seo Hoyun approached and asked him again.
Can I borrow a lighter?
Yes. Here you go.
Seo Hoyun, bowing his head slightly, rummaged through his pocket and indeed pulled out a stick of candy. He then let out a deep sigh and said,
Lets begin.
Gulp.
Everyone swallowed nervously.
Whats so nerve-wracking about someone smoking a cigarette? Moreover, the guy was a 23-year-old idol who was not even holding a real cigarette but candy in one hand and a lighter in the other!
Yet, everyones gazes were irresistibly drawn to Seo Hoyun.
Huff
Nonetheless, Seo Hoyun showed no signs of nervousness as he held the lighter he received from the AD in one hand and flicked it open with irritation.
Fuck, its not working
Then, he pretended to shield the lighter from the wind and tried it again. Finally, it seemed to catch fire as Seo Hoyun sucked the end of the candy so hard his cheeks hollowed out. He slumped into a chair and tilted his head.
He stared blankly at the ceiling for a moment and exhaled a long breath as if blowing out smoke.
Cigarette smoke?
For an instant, the director, AD, and writer all had the illusion that they saw cigarette smoke coming from the candy Seo Hoyun was holding.
Just as if a halo erupted behind a handsome actor in a domestic occult movie, they all believed it
As they all stared, entranced, Seo Hoyun flicked off the imaginary ash from his candy and muttered,
Life is really
Always so shitty
Hes insane.
It was just Lee Jeonghun.
There was nothing more to see.
This was just Lee Jeonghun.
In the minds of all the judges looking at him, Seo Hoyun the Idol was completely gone, replaced by Lee Jeonghun the Genius PD.
They couldnt help but think that he must pass the first round.
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