Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 309 Audition.

"What happened to Jisoo...?"

Mingyan stared at the video call that had been abruptly disconnected, his face full of confusion.

He wanted to continue discussing with Kim Jisoo about crowdfunding a vacation villa in Jeju Island, but she suddenly hung up.

Something must have happened.

Never mind, I'd better go to sleep first.

……

"Uncle, you haven't forgotten what you promised Jimin unnie, have you?"

The next day, while eating breakfast, Kim Minjung casually mentioned it.

She had completely forgotten about it, but Liu Zhimin kept bringing up her birthday date with Mingyan in front of her friends, intentionally or unintentionally. Every time that friend mentioned it, her face was full of anticipation and excitement.

"Don't worry, I haven't forgotten." Mingyan felt that the fried eggs she made today were very good, and the heat was just right.

Liu Zhimin wasn't just whispering in Jin Minzheng's ear; the girl would also send Mingyan text messages from time to time, mostly about her girlish thoughts and complaints about the company.

The girl has kept this habit ever since Train to Busan.

Fortunately, Mingyan had a strong sense of empathy for Liu Zhimin's situation. He didn't find those trivial matters boring; instead, he always offered the girl comfort and advice.

This also strengthened the bond between the two.

"Uncle, do you remember when Jimin unnie's birthday is?"

"April 11th, don't worry."

For Mingyan, remembering a girl's birthday is a piece of cake; his popularity with women didn't just fall from the sky.

Special days are the best time to bring two people closer.

Light a candle, present a gift, play some music, and then you can check into the hotel.

Moreover, Liu Zhimin is an absolute beauty. Although she is young, she is already quite voluptuous and has a better figure than many adults, not to mention her peers.

Kim Minjung: I refuse to belittle one person to praise another!

"correct answer."

Kim Minjung suddenly realized that his birthday was too easy to remember, and he couldn't judge his uncle's memory at all.

"Minjung, I'm going to an audition today. If I'm not back tonight, figure out what to eat on your own," Mingyan added.

He's going to audition for "Memories of the Alhambra" soon. No matter how good an actor is, they should strive to get the role. It's irresponsible to decide to cast someone just because of their reputation.

Well-known actors simply receive more offers, saving them the trouble of submitting their resumes to each production crew individually.

Mingyan also went through that period, but overall it was still easier than for most people, after all, the role of a good teacher is simply too great.

"Uncle, you have a new TV series to act in again?"

Kim Minjung felt that Mingyan didn't seem to have rested for very long.

"I need to work hard to earn money and save up for my wife."

Does it really cost that much money to find your aunt's husband's younger sister?

"There's nothing I can do, you have quite a few aunts-in-law."

Kim Minjung pouted cutely. Ever since she talked to Mingyan about her girlfriend, this unscrupulous uncle has always teased her like this.

My dear niece said I'm a scumbag, so it would be impossible for me not to be.

Don't ask, they're all your aunts-in-law.

After they finished breakfast, they prepared to go their separate ways and do their own things.

"Minjung, be careful on the road."

Mingyan habitually reminded them, "A child is still a child, no matter how old they are."

In his hometown in Northeast China, even if their children are thirty years old, parents will still treat them like children. "My old son/daughter is back" is the only valid reason.

"Okay, I know! Good luck with your audition, little uncle!"

“Anji-gao…”

Mingyan looked at the documents Zheng Yuanlong had given him.

“Director Ahn Gil-ho previously directed ‘Stranger,’ and he is a very capable person,” Jung Won-ryong introduced.

Compared to the newcomer lineup during the "Fight for My Way" era (Kim Na-jung had only acted in one-act dramas before, and Lim Sang-chun had no works), the current production team that has approached Myung-eon is obviously much stronger.

This is the effect of fame and achievements.

"Okay, Brother Yuanlong, where did you get this watch?"

Mingyan doesn't have the habit of wearing a watch; the one he's wearing now is the one Zheng Yuanlong found for him.

To better fit the role of the investment company representative in "Memories of the Alhambra," he specially changed into a sharp suit and even got a watch to wear, making him a quintessential successful businessman.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man. Mingyan said that if you can capture the director's preferences in the first impression, then you've already won half the battle in the audition.

Without even turning his head, Zheng Yuan said, "It's borrowed. If you put in the effort, get a watch endorsement deal. That would save you a lot of trouble."

"Brother Yuanlong, you know I'm not really interested in watches."

Are you interested in money?

"I will work hard!"

The two quickly arrived at the audition location. Mingyan took his resume and got out of the car with Zheng Yuanlong.

Inside a certain room, Anji-ho was waiting for Ming-yan to arrive.

His expression was somewhat serious, after all, "Memories of the Alhambra" is a TV series about the overlap of reality and AR, and there are many unknown difficulties to overcome.

These difficulties are not only for the director, but also for the actors.

To be honest, his works are indeed quite good, but can a 23-year-old actor handle complex characters?

Ahn Gil-ho originally wanted to invite a more experienced and famous actor, such as Hyun Bin, but screenwriter Song Jae-jung recommended Myung-eon, which led to today's audition.

This involves both Song Jae-jung's influence and the production company's influence.

"Memories of the Alhambra" is a co-production between TVN and Studio Dragon. Kim Eun-sook's company is under Studio Dragon, and it is openly stated that he is also Kim Eun-sook's protégé, so the relationship is quite complicated.

"Dang Dang Dang."

A knock on the door interrupted Angiho's thoughts.

"Come in." Ahn Gil-ho straightened his posture, waiting for Ming-yeon to come in. At this time, he was the only actor auditioning.

After the man entered, he greeted him politely: "Director-nim, hello, I'm Mingyan."

He bowed slightly and handed over his resume, which was part of the basic procedure.

Looking at the impeccably dressed young man in front of him, Ahn Gil-ho couldn't help but nod in approval. Ming Yan's image and temperament were exactly the same as the investment company representative Liu Zhenyu he had imagined. In particular, the cold light reflected from the wristwatch on his cuff seemed to have already imbued him with the image of an elite who shuttled between the real and virtual worlds.

"Hello, I'm Ahn Gil-ho, please have a seat." The director flipped through the resume in his hand, his fingertip pausing on the entry for "studied martial arts and Sanda": "Are you good at action scenes?"

“I played a fighter in my last TV series, so I’m very confident.”

"What about the firearms, understand?"

"I know a little, but I wouldn't call myself an expert."

Ming-yan said that he had handled firearms while filming "Descendants of the Sun," so it wouldn't be wrong to say that he had some knowledge of them.

"The challenge of this film lies in creating the feeling of AR, so there will be a lot of acting without props. Do you think you can handle it?" Ahn Gil-ho asked another pointed question.

"Director, may I do a scene?"

Acting skills cannot be described in words, and even Mingyan needs to convey emotions through specific plot points.

“Okay, this part will do…” An Jihao pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to Mingyan: “You should familiarize yourself with the part about Liu Zhenyu confronting the virtual enemy.”

"Ok."

(End of this chapter)