Peninsula: From a supporting actor to the best actor in Chungmuro

Chapter 12 Awkward First Encounter

The next day.

Inside the SEM conference room.

The projector whirred, and the face of Mark, the Universal Pictures representative, became a pixelated mosaic.

"The first Despicable Me film grossed 11.8 billion won in Korea, and Gru was only paid 100 million for his voice acting? The minimum salary, according to the Korean Voice Actors Association, is 200."

Mark's electronic voice mixed with the noise of electricity:

"Mr. Jiang is a newcomer and has zero dubbing experience."

Jin Dayuan opened his mouth and said:
"But he has the potential to be a Chungmuro ​​reserve."

After that, he shoved a screenshot of the drama news in front of the camera and said: "It stayed on the trending search for 7 hours, which is enough to save you 500 million in publicity fees."

Jiang Jae-hoon swallowed his saliva:

“Actually, it’s 100 million.”

Before he finished speaking, the tip of Jin Meihui's high heels hit his calf accurately:
"We want priority for the subsequent IP, the Korean version of Gru."

Mark's virtual background shook:

“Universal Pictures prefers long-term collaborations with professional voice actors.”

"One million to find a professional voice actor to work with?"

The video suddenly froze, and after a moment, the Universal representative spoke:
"Priority is limited to animated films."

Jiang Zaixun was scratching the wood of the conference table when Jin Meihui kicked his calf again with the tip of her high heel:
"Smile and nod."

He immediately straightened his back and forced a business smile, just like the automatic sensor door in a convenience store welcoming customers.

The video conference was disconnected.

Jin Dayuan kicked the swivel chair and said, "Shit, you're so stingy."

Jin Meihui shook her head:
"It's better than MBC's cross-dressing characters."

Jiang Zaixun touched his nose and muttered, "Actually, one million is enough to pay three months' rent."

"Shut up!"

The two said in unison.

At this point, Jiang Jae-hoon's first formal job was finally settled.

He doesn't have to worry about the details in the contract, as Jin Dayuan is fully responsible.

May 4th.

The day of dubbing work for Despicable Me 2.

early morning.

The sound of Jiang Zaixun jumping around in the entrance hall in tight leather pants attracted Li Jingjing who was brushing her teeth from the bathroom.

"Are you going to do the dubbing or the horse dance?"

"Brother Dayuan said that wearing the same leather pants as Gru would help me find my character. They're so tight!"

The eye-catching sight of him wearing tight leather pants made Lee Sung-kyung slam the door in disgust.

When the zipper finally reached his hips with difficulty, Jin Dayuan's second-hand Kia honked five times downstairs.

Jiang Zaixun jumped to the entrance on one foot:
"I go first!"

"boom--"

In the car, Jin Dayuan glanced at his tight trouser waist and said:

"Are you sure this can be dubbed?"

"Brother, you asked me about the pants I picked out?"

Jin Dayuan sneered while steering with one hand:
"I bought it based on your teacher's waistband. Who made your butt stick out bigger than his?"

"Brother, how much did you buy these pants? I always feel that the quality is not good."

"Dongdaemun street stall, 7500 won."

The tire just happened to run over the speed bump, and the seams of Jiang Zaixun's leather pants made a "crunching" sound under the heavy weight.

The second-hand Kia turned out of the alley.

Kim Dae-won glanced through the rearview mirror at Kang Jae-hoon who was secretly unzipping his pants in the back seat:
"By the way, the roles of Gru's two daughters will be recorded by Kim Taeyeon and Lim Yoona with you."

Jiang Zaixun paused and said, "The one from Girls' Generation?"

"if not?"

In 2013, Girls' Generation dominated the South Korean music charts, and even convenience store radios were playing "I Got A Boy" on repeat.

The beginning of May coincided with the end of the promotion period for "I Got A Boy".

The members are appearing on various variety shows and participating in activities to consolidate their popularity.

……

The fluorescent tubes in the corridor of Apgujeong Recording Studios are still flickering.

Jiang Zaixun carried the script, tucked his legs together and walked to the door of the lounge and knocked:

"I'm Kang Jae-hoon, who's participating in the dubbing today."

He bowed ninety degrees to the people inside.

When I looked up, I saw Lin Yuna's pretty face turning towards the sound.

She was thinner in person than she appeared on TV. Her long hair was tied loosely in a ponytail, and her bare face gleamed palely under the fluorescent lights. Her sweatshirt sleeves were rolled up to her elbows, revealing a silver bracelet wrapped around her wrist.

Lin Yuner stood up and returned the greeting, then extended her hand to Jiang Zaixun:
"I'm Lim Yoona, and I'm responsible for the voiceover of Edith."

"Please give me more advice."

At the moment of the polite handshake, her eyes swept over Jiang Zaixun's tight leather pants, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly:
"Your costume... is very true to the character."

"Thank you, thank you, Senior!"

"This is my first time doing dubbing work, so I can't really call myself a veteran."

After saying that, Lin Yuna let go of her hand and stepped aside to make way.

Jiang Jae-hoon moved in clumsily.

As soon as he sat down on the folding chair, the seams of his leather pants finally crackled under the weight, making a crisp sound.

"..."

Lin Yuner froze as she was unscrewing the bottle of mineral water. She caught a glimpse of his awkward figure out of the corner of her eye.

"Need help calling"

"No! I'm going to the bathroom!"

Jiang Zaixun stood up and moved sideways towards the door in a crab-like manner.

The seams of his pants opened wider and wider with every step, making him look like a flounder with its mouth open gasping for air.

Just at this moment, Kim Taeyeon pushed the door open holding the script:
"Yoona, the PD said it will start in ten minutes!"

She suddenly turned around and faced the wall, trying to hold back her laughter, her shoulders shaking as if they were on vibrate mode.

Jiang Jae-hoon: “…”

To be honest, he never thought that he would meet the face and lead singer of Girls' Generation for the first time in such a ridiculous scene.

If I could do it again.

He would definitely not choose to listen to Jin Dayuan's suggestion to wear leather pants.

"Um. Wait."

Just as he was daydreaming, Lin Yuna spoke and called Jiang Jae-hoon.

"Tie it around your waist to block it."

Jiang Zaixun stared at the denim jacket she handed him, stunned: "How can this be possible."

"If you want everyone to see the elephant inside... well, you can choose not to answer."

"."

Jiang Zaixun grabbed the sleeve of his denim jacket and wrapped it around his waist three times, but his fingers were shaking so much that he couldn't tie a knot.

"Unexpected situations are common, don't be nervous."

Lin Yuna's voice was like the breeze brought by the automatic door sliding open - neither warm nor cold, but it made Jiang Zaixun's knuckles suddenly regain feeling, and the knot of his jeans twisted into a crooked butterfly buckle on the side of his hipbone.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

The moment Jiang Zaixun left the lounge, he heard Jin Taeyeon muttering softly from behind:
"His butt is even more perky than Rain-senpai's."

"Thorn-"

The tear in his trousers instantly expanded to three fingers wide.

Used Kia cars.

"Brother! Look at the low-quality stall goods you bought!"

Jiang Zaixun pulled at the crack of his leather pants and said, "Even Mr. Huang Zhengmin's pants are stronger than this!"

Jin Dayuan held a toothpick in his mouth and looked up at the sky:

"How would I know your butt is perkier than fried chicken? Whose jacket is it?"

"Lin Yuna's."

Jiang Zaixun said as he changed his pants: "I didn't expect that she was so gentle in private."

"Then you should thank me for letting you have this experience with the face of Girls' Generation."

"I'd rather not have it!"

"Wow--"

After changing his pants, Kang Jae-hoon grabbed Yoona's denim jacket and opened the car door.

After taking just two steps, he retreated as if possessed by a demon, folded his coat into a tofu block and put it back in the car.

Jin Dayuan looked at him in surprise, holding the toothpick:
"You still have this quirk?"

"You have to wash it clean before you give it back to her!"

"Oh"

As Jiang Zaixun hurried back to the recording studio, the entire corridor could hear the director's roar coming from the conference room:
"Where's the Gru? How dare you be late on the first day?!"

Jiang Jae-hoon was about to push the door open to explain.

But I heard Lin Yuner's gentle voice coming from the conference room:

"I'm really sorry, Director Nim, I accidentally spilled water on his pants."

(End of this chapter)