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

Chapter 54 Variety Show Debut
The next day.

Reports on the production conference of "The Heirs" have sparked heated discussions online.

The production team struck while the iron was hot and released individual character posters in advance, which topped the Twitter daily charts for three consecutive days.

Among them, the side shot of Kang Jae-hoon wearing a school uniform and leaning against a wood-grain window frame sparked a discussion on the topic of "comic book boys".

There is still half a month left before the official broadcast.

The crew has completed the filming and production of four episodes ahead of schedule.

According to the schedule of SBS Publicity and Planning Department, after the production of the drama is completed ahead of schedule, all the actors will appear on variety shows one after another to warm up for the broadcast.

Kang Jae-hoon, Krystal Jung and Kim Woo-bin were scheduled to participate in the variety show "Running Man".

"Running Man" was a representative of the "phenomenal" Korean variety show in 2013.

Not to mention the international influence.

Just to mention that each episode maintains a viewership rating of 16% to 19%, the program not only sits firmly on the throne of ratings champion in the same period.

It also makes "whoever is the guest becomes popular" an unspoken golden rule.

No matter whether it is a fledgling newcomer or an old veteran who has not appeared for a long time, as long as they appear on this national variety show, their exposure and popularity will inevitably soar.

Lee Min Ho should have participated in this variety show.

But he finally chose to take the new actors to run radio announcements.

No one thinks they are too popular.

Lee Min Ho didn't go not because he thought it was just icing on the cake, but because "Running Man" during this period was worthy of its name.

Of course, the most important thing is not to let go.

He is a pretty boy and is afraid that appearing on the show will damage his image.

Therefore, Kang Jae-hoon naturally became the substitute candidate.

The night before attending the recording of the variety show.

Kang Jae-hoon prepared to call Hwang Jung-min to express his concerns.

In fact, many actors do not appear on variety shows because they are afraid that their screen image will be damaged and distract the audience.

He also has concerns in this regard.

Currently, none of the film and television works in which Kang Jae-hoon has participated have been released, and his screen image is blank.

If the audience has a preconceived notion of his image in RM.

Then all the characters created afterwards will be wrapped up in this variety show filter.

I am afraid that when viewers watch the drama in the future, they will unconsciously apply the images in the variety show to the characters.

Instead, it prematurely frames the screen positioning that has yet to take shape.

Jiang Zaixun paced around the balcony for the seventh time holding his cell phone, and finally pressed the call button.

"Jaehoon, if an actor isn't charming in real life, how can the character he portrays be charming?"

Huang Zhengmin's vague but firm voice came from the phone receiver:
"Showing one's true personality in a variety show is different from portraying a character."

Jiang Zaixun stared at the flashing neon sign of the convenience store downstairs:

“But I’m afraid the audience will have preconceived ideas.”

"When I was trying to catch loaches on 'Family Outing', I fell into the mud. Did that prevent me from winning Best Actor later?"

Jiang Zaixun chuckled, and the tension in his neck relaxed.

"So what does the teacher mean?"

"Tomorrow is just a day of fun. Eat and play."

"So what do I need to pay attention to?"

“Think less about winning and more about making the audience laugh.”

Jiang Zaixun heard the crisp sound of a Zippo lighter opening and closing from the receiver:

"Lee Kwang Soo knows this, right? Observe how he creates the show effects tomorrow and apply what he's learned."

"I understand. Thank you, teacher."

In the last three seconds before the end of the call, the master's wife roared from the receiver, "Hwang Jung-min, you're smoking again!"

Jiang Zaixun hung up the phone and turned around, and the sliding door track made a slight creaking sound.

Lee Sung-kyung was standing in front of the refrigerator organizing the food containers - from this angle, you could clearly see the balcony area reflected in the entrance mirror.

"Isn't the balcony windy enough?"

"what?"

"It's just a variety show." Lee Sung-kyung slammed the refrigerator door. "I'm so nervous, I feel like I'm going to the execution ground."

"I'm not nervous."

"Who wouldn't be nervous and spin around the balcony seven times?"

Jiang Zaixun touched the back of his neck and smiled awkwardly:

"Actually... I'm worried that the variety show's effects will affect my screen image."

"What image do you have?"

Li Jingcheng suddenly sneered:
"A lady in cross-dressing? Throwing a textbook on the ground? Or the karaoke room's ultimate move, 'Three Little Bears'?" "..."

Jiang Zaixun opened his mouth, his Adam's apple rolled up and down twice, and in the end he could only squeeze out a dry "oh".

"Instead of worrying about your unwarranted screen image, it's better to go to bed early so you don't end up looking swollen like a steamed bun on camera tomorrow."

Jiang Zaixun shuffled towards the bedroom and suddenly peeked through the door frame:

“Is the Bible concerned about me?”

"..."

Li Jingcheng raised his hand and turned off the ceiling light in the living room.

The darkness instantly swallowed up Jiang Zaixun's silly smile as he clung to the door frame.

The slippers rubbed against the wooden floor, making short squeaking sounds. The sound of the bedroom door lock tongue snapping into the slot was even smoother than she herself.

The morning light penetrates the gauze curtains.

Kang Jae-hoon was dreaming that he was being chased down a hill by a giant brand.

Lee Sung-kyung's yoga mat was rolled into a tube and leaning against the door frame, and a glass of iced American coffee and a sandwich were placed on the dining table.

As the nanny car drove out of Seongsu-dong, Jiang Jae-hoon could still see her jogging in the morning.

"The director wants you to form a loveline with Krystal Jung today."

Jin Dayuan glanced at the rearview mirror while holding a toothpick in his mouth:

"Remember to protect others when you tear off the name tags."

"Don't they say that variety shows should be about true character?"

"Being authentic and business-oriented doesn't conflict! Learn how Kang Gary and Song Ji Hyo formed the Pink Monday couple."

"Oh……"

The nanny car arrived at the SBS Mokdong Building.

The reflection of Yoo Jae-suk's iconic glasses flashed in the parking lot.

Jiang Zaixun immediately bowed ninety degrees:

"Hello, seniors! I'm rookie actor Kang Jae-hoon."

"Oh my god, this is Mr. Hwang Jung-min's beloved disciple!"

Yoo Jae Suk put his arm around his shoulders and walked towards the waiting room:
“I heard that you are particularly professional in women’s clothing?

“…Not very professional either.”

"Ha ha--"

When Kim Jong Kook pushed the door open, Kang Jae Hoon was adjusting his trouser waist in front of the mirror, revealing his tanned abdominal muscles through the hem of his clothes.

"Oh my god, actors nowadays are really good at managing their bodies..."

"The senior's physique is textbook-level."

Jiang Zaixun quickly turned around and saluted.

"Do you exercise regularly?"

"I can practice three times a week, and the rest of the time I help move props on the set."

Kim Jong Kook lifted the hem of his T-shirt:
"It would be perfect if the body fat percentage could be reduced by another 3%."

As he spoke, he flicked his fingers on his abdominal muscles:

"Do you have time to work out together?"

"I must be bothering you, Senior."

During the conversation, the door of the waiting room was pushed open again.

The cold air from the central air conditioner brought in by Lee Kwang-soo blew Jiang Jae-hoon's hair, and his bow became almost a conditioned reflex:
"Hello, Senior. Teacher Hwang Jung-min often mentions you."

"Mo? Senior Huang? What did you say about me?"

The giraffe's eyes suddenly lit up.

"They say you're a chameleon in the variety show industry, and that your facial expression management is something actors can learn from."

"Really?"

“The original words were—”

Jiang Zaixun suddenly frowned and lowered his voice, imitating Huang Zhengmin's smoky voice perfectly:
"His acting skills, which are so good at pretending to be stupid, are something that 90% of actors should buy tickets to learn from."

The waiting room suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

"Brother Zaishi!"

Lee Kwang-soo suddenly pounced on Yoo Jae-suk:

"I want to carve Senior Huang's words into my epitaph!"

"Hahaha……"

Liu Zaishi's laughter mixed with the waiting room broadcast exploded on time——

"Everyone, get ready for the show. We'll be on set in five minutes!"

(End of this chapter)