Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 732 When will I get a male lead role in this drama?
"Noona, your script is a bit biased."

Mingyan complained to Lin Shangchun in a joking manner.

This woman's creative ability is indeed very impressive, but her scripts tend to be more from a female perspective.

After spending a pleasant weekend with Kim Ji-won, the man immediately threw himself into preparations for "When the Camellia Blooms," as creating a new character is a huge undertaking.

"This male lead seems a bit too difficult for you," Lin Shangchun said, glancing at Mingyan.

In her writing, the male protagonist, Hwang Yong-sik, is a simple, rustic country bumpkin, which is a stark contrast to Ming-yeon's usual image.

This contrast is not only in appearance, but also places higher demands on the actor's performance.

How can a handsome young man convincingly portray a policeman from a small town speaking with a strong local accent be believed by the audience?

Mingyan smiled and said, "Without challenges, there is no progress."

If you only rely on your looks to play a domineering CEO, you might make a lot of money, but winning an award is absolutely out of the question.

During the process of studying the script with Lin Shangchun, he was constantly enriching the image of the male lead.

Even though the screenwriter leans towards a female perspective, Ming Yan still used her intuition to add a lot of details to [Huang Longzhi], which is why Lin Shangchun came over to discuss the script together.

Mingyan learned from Kim Eun-sook, so even when he offered suggestions, he was very tactful and wouldn't change the framework of the script, but what he said always impressed people.

"Why didn't Teacher Jin make you a screenwriter back then?"

Lin Shangchun felt it was a pity.

She felt that Mingyan had a strong talent for writing and would definitely become an excellent screenwriter if he switched careers.

"My teacher said it's such a waste that I don't use my face for acting."

“That’s true. It’s a loss for the whole of South Korea if you don’t act.” Lin Shangchun nodded in agreement. Any woman would probably want to see Mingyan on screen.

Lust is human nature, and this applies to both men and women.

“That would require excellent creators like Nuna,” Mingyan said with a smile. “Without good scripts, it’s better to just stay put.”

He started acting in Kim Eun-sook's scripts from the beginning of his career, and his first leading role was with Lim Sang-chun, which already set his standards very high.

"You're such a sweet talker."

"Just the truth."

After Mingyan shared her thoughts on the male lead's character with Lin Shangchun, she left the company to meet An Hemo.

The character Huang Longzhi in the drama is a native of a small town, so he has to consult a teacher about language and body language.

Fortunately, Ming Yan had practiced speaking the dialect when filming "The King of Fighters," but since the setting this time is in Chungcheongnam-do, some details still need to be changed.

……

"Uncle, where are you filming this time?"

When Kim Minjung returned from practice, he found Mingyan packing her luggage.

The little guy is used to this; the only remaining question is how long it will take.

“There’s a film studio in Hongseong County, Chungcheongnam-do.” Mingyan looked up. “It’s not far. I’ll come back in the middle.”

When the man went to the company meeting, he had already received a rough shooting schedule. After the script reading meeting that was about to be held, he was about to leave to join the crew.

However, it's only a little over 100 kilometers from Seoul to the filming location in Chungcheongnam-do, a little over an hour's drive.

If there's traffic in the city, it would take longer than this.

If there are no night shoots, Mingyan can go home to rest at any time, since the crew basically takes turns filming now.

After filming ends each day, there is a minimum eight-hour interval before filming can resume. Therefore, actors and crew members are divided into different groups to film, minimizing downtime.

"How long will it take?"

Filming will continue until September.

"When the Camellia Blooms" will air in September as a Wednesday-Thursday drama on KBS2, meaning two episodes will air every Wednesday and Thursday night. A drama series typically takes three to four months to film, and with casting and promotional activities, many prolific actors only produce one drama a year.

Kim Minjung had gotten used to her uncle's schedule, and every few days she would be alone at home.

However, the girl is not short of company.

Leaving aside Yoo Jimin and Ning Yizhuo, Kim Jisoo and Lim Nayeon would come over whenever they had time. Kim Minjung was even secretly thinking of inviting Kim Jiwon over for a girls' tea party.

The topic is "What's so great about my uncle?"

Kim Minjung was genuinely curious about this; why did those older women have to be so explicit?

Lim Na-yeon: The hunt is on.

"Uncle, you need to be careful." Kim Minjung wasn't worried about anything else, but he was mainly afraid that Mingyan would bring back a new aunt while filming a movie.

That's no more, we can't fit any more in the house.

Mingyan stood up, patted his butt, and said, "Take that smile off your face. I'm not leaving yet."

Eighteen-year-olds are still at the tail end of puberty. Children of this age sometimes avoid interacting with adults, after all, they already have their own little secrets.

Even though Mingyan is already considered a pretty cool uncle by Kim Minjung.

"Uncle, you've wronged me." Kim Minjung snuggled up to Mingyan and started to whine, "I'll be scared if I sleep alone at home."

"Don't you want to throw a party at home?"

Ming said he actually hopes to see his niece become more social and learn to be more tactful, so that she won't suffer if she enters the entertainment industry in the future.

Kim Minjung pouted, "I don't have that many friends either."

In entertainment companies, trainees are in a competitive relationship with each other, and they don't have many true friends.

She was already very lucky to have met Yoo Ji-min from the very beginning.

"What about that Japanese trainee you mentioned last time?" Mingyan still remembered what her niece had said.

“Ah, Uchigami Eri…” Kim Minjung tilted his head: “That older sister is a really nice person. She often treats us to food. I just don’t know what she does with her computer during breaks.”

"elder sister?"

"Yes, she was born in October 2000, two months older than me."

Actually, according to the Korean age system, Kim Minjung doesn't have to call the other person "older sister." People born three months ago and last year are considered to be of the same generation. But she's just a polite girl.

"You can't always let them treat you; you have to find an opportunity to treat them back," Mingyan reminded him.

Kim Minjung patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I know. I just don't know if that older sister will agree."

Uchiga Eri is a bit of a loner. If you had to say, she's closer to Ning Yizhuo. After all, the youngest member's personality is similar to a little sun, and they can understand each other better.

"Does she bring her laptop with her when she practices?"

“Yeah, she would put on her headphones and type non-stop during every break.” Kim Minjung said, a little puzzled, “She also asked a lot of questions about you.”

"my business?"

"Well, it's probably because we mention you so often that it got overheard."

Kim Minjung still remembers that after hearing what Naiyong Zhili said about Mingyan, she had a very excited expression on her face and then kept typing on the keyboard, not knowing what she was doing.

I don't mind speaking my mind.

He's a public figure; maybe the other person is just one of his fans.

"Just stay home and behave yourself. Remember to call me if you need money." Mingyan patted Jin Minzheng's head and ruffled her hair.

"Uncle, have you forgotten about the cameo role we talked about last time?"

(End of this chapter)