Peninsula: Don’t just fall in love on Fridays

Chapter 36 After all, I grew up in the fashion circle

The popularity of "Remember You" also made JYP Entertainment's newcomer Kang Do Hwan a popular male actor.

Invitations for endorsements, program announcements, etc. came one after another, making Choi Jung-soo, the agent, very happy.

In recent days I have been dreaming about moving into a high-end apartment next to the Han River. Who knows, my dream may be coming true soon.

Kang Do Hwan, who had just finished shooting the cover of "ELLE" magazine, couldn't help but take out his mobile phone to ask his father Song Si Hyuk who was working in the UK.

He wanted to know whether this fashion resource was given to him by his father or he fought for it himself.

[Kang Do-hwan]: Dad, have you contacted the editor-in-chief of ELLE?

As there was no reply to his text message, he simply picked up the iced chocolate that Jung Soo bought for him.

Normally, he doesn't like eating chocolate and has no interest in chocolate-flavored food.

But his only taste preference is ice chocolate, especially the amount of ice cubes must be less.

Otherwise, the rich chocolate will turn into a watered-down, boring drink before you even have a chance to take a few sips.

The nanny car drove smoothly on the relatively spacious lane in Seoul, but after the turn signal, the road became winding.

If a novice driver drove on a road like this, he would probably stop and cry while holding the steering wheel.

As an experienced driver, Choi Jung-soo was naturally not stumped. He parked the car at the gate of a community in Seongsu-dong.

Before Jiang Zhaohuan got out of the car, he took out a not-so-thick stack of documents from the passenger seat and reminded him:

"Zhaohuan, this is the movie script sent by Director Yeon Sang-ho. Remember to call Director Noh Sang-hoon later. He recommended you, so he temporarily added you to the audition list."

Jiang Zhaohuan didn't expect to receive the movie script so soon. He took it in surprise and asked:

"Yes, Jungsu, do you know the audition time?"

"It's tomorrow, so I don't have any schedule for you this afternoon. Please read the script carefully and try to get the role." Choi Jung-soo was worried that Kang Do-hwan would not like the script for the male No. 4 role, so he reminded him, "Don't underestimate the role of the male No. 4. This movie has a huge investment, and it might be a big hit!"

"Don't worry, Jungsu. I will take any role seriously."

"Hey, I know you're a smart kid, so I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

"Hey, be careful on the road, brother."

Jiang Zhaohuan pushed open the car door holding the script. Wearing a mask and a baseball cap, he looked around carefully. After making sure that there were no paparazzi or sasaeng fans following him, he boldly walked into the apartment building.

While I was riding in the elevator, the phone in my pocket vibrated. I took it out and saw that it was a reply from my father.

[Song Si Hyuk]: No. What? You were on ELLE?

[Song Si Hyuk]: But it’s only June now, and we’re shooting for the July issue’s cover, so you have nothing to brag about.

Having followed his father in the fashion circle since childhood, Kang Do-hwan naturally knows that magazines not only have levels, but even the months are very important.

The most important day for a fashion magazine is the anniversary month of its founding, followed by the Autumn/Winter Fashion Week in September. The July fashion week he is shooting now is not much noticed by top stars.

But as a new actor who debuted for less than three months, the fact that his first fashion resource was the cover of the July issue of ELLE, one of the three top magazines in the Peninsula, was already something worth cheering for.

Jiang Zhaohuan didn't rush to reply to the message. He walked out of the elevator, quickly entered the password and went into the house. Then he threw himself into the arms of the sofa in the living room and tapped the screen of his mobile phone in an extremely comfortable lying position.

[Kang Do Hwan]: Can you just say something nice? It's not good to be too strict, Song Si Hyuk xi.

[Song Si Hyuk]: I have already asked Taylor Swift to shoot the anniversary issue in July. The September issue is a bit stressful for you. Can I give you the October issue? I haven't seen you for a long time.

Kang Do-hwan never expected that his father would ask him to shoot for the magazine "BACKTRACK" which he founded.

Although the magazine was first published in 1996, it was launched by the British publishing giant K.Star Publishing Company and became a world-leading fashion magazine in just seven years. [Kang Jo-hwan]: Dad, I am very worried that once this news is released, it will arouse suspicion from all sides.

[Song Si Hyuk]: Just tell me whether you want to shoot it or not.

[Kang Do-hwan]: Shoot.

Of course, Jiang Zhaohuan would not miss this opportunity, as it would give him a good reason to return to England to see his father.

As for things that arouse suspicion, the worst that can happen is that you just admit it.

He's not an illegitimate child, so there's nothing to hide.

[Song Si Hyuk]: Don’t worry about the public opinion at that time. I will handle it.

[Kang Do-hwan]: Ok, my superman.
After a brief chat with his father, Kang Do-hwan did not forget Jung-soo's advice.

He found Director Lu Shangxun's number from his address book which had few numbers, and made sure that he was not asleep at that time before calling him.

After two busy tones, noisy background noise came from the other end of the phone.

It sounds like dining in a Chinese restaurant, and you can vaguely hear the waiter shouting "Two servings of dry noodles with soybean paste."

"Is this Cho Hwan? You called me, are you trying to thank me for recommending you?"

It was obvious that Lu Shangxun was chewing sweet and sour pork while speaking. The crunching sound was so crispy that one could tell it was very delicious.

Jiang Zhaohuan got up and went to the kitchen. He took out the sandwich he bought last night from the refrigerator and put it in the microwave to heat it up. He answered:

"Yes, thank you very much for recommending me, Director Nim. I have received the script. I will try my best to live up to your expectations and strive to win the role in the audition."

"Hahahaha, you're just too serious, no need to thank me. If I ask you to film a movie in the future, just consider it."

Lu Shangxun believes that Kang Do-hwan will become a top artist, and investing in him in advance is also for his own future.

Jiang Zhaohuan hung up the phone after a few polite words. He was not good at this, but his gratitude to Lu Shangxun was genuine.

He simply finished the heated sandwich, washed his hands and did not rush to open the script. Instead, he searched for information about director Yeon Sang-ho on Naver.

It turns out that his two most famous works are both animated films.

The movie "Train to Busan" that he is about to start filming is also his first live-action feature film, and it can be said that it is highly anticipated by the outside world.

After all, the leading male role has been confirmed to be the popular actor Gong Yoo, and Gong Yoo's appeal alone is enough to attract people to the cinema.

Kang Do-hwan opened the script of "Train to Busan". After reading the incomplete script, he had a certain understanding of the role of Rongguo he was auditioning for. He learned that Rongguo was a pitcher and outfielder on the high school baseball team.

His knowledge of baseball is almost zero, so he should open Naver and start searching for baseball-related knowledge. Otherwise, you will be doomed if they ask you to demonstrate pitching and batting during the audition.

Kang Do-hwan watched baseball-related videos and imitated the moves.

Even if you can't throw the ball quickly or hit a flying baseball, at least the movements look very standard.

I was busy pitching and batting the ball countless times in the living room, and my body was covered with sweat.

After he felt that he had practiced enough, he took a shower and prepared to read the script a few more times to figure out the role of Rong Guo.

Night falls quietly.

In order to ensure that he would be energetic for the audition tomorrow, Jiang Zhaohuan did not dare to stay up late.

He switched KakaoTalk to silent mode only after making sure there were no messages from others.

(End of this chapter)