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

Chapter 90 Chungmuro Admission Ticket

Chapter 90 Chungmuro Admission Ticket
"Next up is the Best Director Award!"

The big screen began playing the nomination clips, and Kang Jae-hoon's eyes were fixed on the clip of "Snowpiercer".

Director Bong Joon-ho's iconic camera language is vividly displayed on the screen - the class confrontation in the carriage, the desperate resistance in the snow and ice, every picture is full of metaphors.

"The winner is - Snowpiercer, directed by Bong Joon-ho!"

The audience stood up and applauded.

Bong Joon-ho took the stage calmly.

One of South Korea's most internationally influential directors simply said after receiving the trophy:

"Thank you to everyone who contributed to this film, especially actor Song Kang-ho."

offstage.

Song Kang-ho smiled and shook his head, as if he had long been accustomed to the simple style of his old partner.

The final grand prize - Best Picture - will be announced soon.

"The 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards, the Best Film is - 'Hope'!"

This film, which tells the story of how families of child sexual abuse victims cope with trauma, is not a big production and does not involve commercial gimmicks.

However, with its delicate narrative and sincere emotions, it defeated strong opponents such as "Snowpiercer" and "The Face Reader" and won the highest honor of this year's Blue Dragon Awards.

When the result was announced, there was prolonged applause from the audience.

All the crew members of "Hope" came on stage, and Sol Kyung-gu stood at the front with slightly red eyes.

Jiang Zaixun looked at the filmmakers hugging each other on the stage, and suddenly understood why Huang Zhengmin was so obsessed with acting.

The feeling of impressing the audience with your work and gaining recognition is more intoxicating than any applause.

"I hope this film can bring courage to more people, and I also hope that our society can be less hurtful and more understanding to the victims."

The director finished speaking.

The whole audience was silent.

The applause lasted for a long time.

At this point, the award ceremony officially ended.

The guests stood up and left in twos and threes.

Jiang Zaixun took out his phone, carefully took a selfie with the trophy, and sent it to Park Hyung-sik——

【image】

Far Ahead

(Meaning: I won the Blue Dragon Award for Best Actor right after my debut.)
Ten seconds later, Park Hyung-sik sent a voice message back.

Jiang Zaixun clicked——

"Hello everyone, I'm... I'm the new actor Kang Jae-hoon who plays Yoon Chan-young in 'The Heirs'..."

Park Hyung-sik imitated his stuttering when he went on stage vividly, and Kim Ji-won's goose laughter could be heard in the background.

Jiang Jae-hoon: “…”

He typed expressionlessly: [You are finished]

Park Hyung-sik replied immediately:
【Brother, I was wrong】

【But it’s really funny hahahaha】

Jiang Jae-hoon was about to reply when someone suddenly patted his shoulder.

"Jiang Jaehoonxi?"

He looked up and saw a strange man standing in front of him.

"you are?"

"I'm Director Liu Chengwan's assistant. The director wants to talk to you. Is that convenient?"

"I?"

Jiang Zaixun quickly stood up and pointed at himself: "Director Liu is looking for me?"

"If your name is Kang Jae-hoon."

"..."

Jiang Zaixun was stunned for two seconds, then nodded quickly: "Please lead the way."

He had just taken two steps when he was grabbed by Jin Dayuan:
"Where are you going? The live radio broadcast is waiting!"

"Director Liu Chengwan wants to see me."

Jiang Zaixun lowered his voice.

Jin Dayuan's eyes widened instantly: "What?!"

He immediately adjusted Kang Jae-hoon's tie, smoothed his hair, and then took Hwang Jung-min's Best Actor trophy:
"Go ahead, don't keep the director waiting."

Jiang Zaixun followed his assistant through the crowd, his heart beating faster and faster.

(Director Ryu Seung-wan...)
(What do you want from me?)

After a while.

The assistant stopped in front of a black nanny car and knocked lightly on the window.

The moment the car door slid open, Jiang Jae-hoon saw Liu Chengwan looking down at the script.

Liu Chengwan raised his head and his eyes stayed on Jiang Zaixun for two seconds:
"Come on up, I'll give you a ride."

His voice was calm, but it made Jiang Zaixun's back tighten.

"Nei, nei..."

Jiang Zaixun climbed into the nanny car stiffly and sat carefully at the very edge.

The moment the car door closed, Liu Chengwan closed the script:
"When will 'The Heirs' wrap up?"

"It's expected to be about three weeks away."

"It was quite funny when he was imitating Hwang Jung-min on stage just now."

"that……"

"It's not a polite remark."

Liu Chengwan interrupted him: "The ability to switch states instantly is exactly what this role requires."

"Role!?"

"The new film is called 'Veteran' and it features a young detective character."

Liu Chengwan pulled out a bundle of bound papers and handed it over: "It's not a big part, but there is a fight scene in a nightclub. Take a look first."

Jiang Zaixun took it with both hands and quickly scanned it in the dome light. The script was densely marked, and some parts were even completely crossed out and rewritten with red pen.

“This character…”

He turned to a certain page and suddenly stopped: "Want to do pole dancing?"

Liu Chengwan raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "Are you scared?"

"no……"

Jiang Zaixun swallowed his saliva and said, "It's just... I didn't expect the detective would know this."

"Undercover."

Liu Chengwan corrected him: "An undercover detective disguised as a gigolo in a nightclub."

He pointed to a note on the script:
"This role requires two completely different states—"

"Normally, you're a timid newcomer in the police station, but when you're on a mission, you have to become the most dazzling star in the nightclub."

Liu Chengwan paused and suddenly asked:
"Can you pole dance?"

Jiang Jae-hoon shook his head honestly: "No."

"Can you fight?"

"Uh... I learned a little bit when I was filming 'International Market'..."

Liu Chengwan nodded after hearing this, and seemed not surprised by this answer:

"The film is expected to start shooting in February next year..."

"and many more……"

Jiang Zaixun's eyes widened:

"Is this... settled?"

"You just switched to Hwang Jung Min's performance in a split second on stage. You've already passed the audition."

"..."

Jiang Zaixun bowed excitedly:
"Thank you, Director! I will definitely prepare well!"

"Well, you have three months to prepare."

Liu Chengwan gave him a meaningful look and said, "Do you need me to introduce you to your pole dancing teacher?"

Jiang Jae-hoon: “…”

(It’s over…)
(The Bible is about to make me laugh to death...)
The car slowly stopped in front of the SBS building.

Liu Chengwan finally warned:

"The details will be sent to your agent's email. Remember, this role requires authenticity, not flair."

"understand!"

Jiang Zaixun nodded solemnly and was about to get off the car when he suddenly remembered something:
"Director...can I ask who the lead actor is?"

Liu Chengwan raised his eyebrows:
"Why, you only remember to ask now?"

"no……"

Jiang Zaixun scratched his head embarrassedly: "I'm just curious about which seniors I will be working with..."

"Hwang Jung-min."

"..."

Jiang Zaixun was petrified instantly.

Liu Chengwan seemed very satisfied with the effect and made a rare joke:

"Don't worry, you don't have to imitate him this time."

The moment the car door closed, Jiang Jae-hoon was still standing there in a daze.

(I can film with my teacher again!!)

(Or is it directed by Ryu Seung-wan?!)
Jiang Zaixun walked into the SBS building mechanically. Suddenly, he remembered something and took out his phone to send a Kakao message to Li Jingjing:

[Bible... Can you pole dance?]

After I sent it, I realized how strange this question was, and quickly added an emoticon to try to ease the awkwardness.

Ten seconds later, the phone vibrated——

【Lee Sung-kyung】：?

[Lee Sung-kyung]: Have you drunk too much?

Lee Sung-kyung: [Location: Seongsu-dong Boxing Gym]
Jiang Jae-hoon: “…”

Jiang Zaixun quickly typed an explanation: "No! It's a new movie directed by Liu Chengwan. There's a role that requires pole dancing."

After posting it, I felt it wasn't specific enough, so I added another one: [Undercover police scenes! ]

The phone was silent for a few seconds.

Lee Sung-kyung: Oh.

【Lee Sung-kyung】: So?
Jiang Zaixun stared at the screen, as if he could see Li Jingjing's cold expression through the text. He hesitated for a moment, and finally confessed:

[I want to ask if you can do it... If you can't, I can find someone else to teach me.]

This time the reply was quick—

[Lee Sung Kyung]: When do you practice?

[Kang Jae-hoon]: I want to concentrate on researching new roles after finishing "The Heirs".

Lee Sung-kyung: Oh.

at the same time.

Inside Seongsu-dong Apartment.

Li Jingjing put down his phone, opened his laptop expressionlessly, and typed in the search bar -

【Basic Pole Dance Tutorial】

【Pole Dancing Quick Course】

[Pole Dance Core Training]

After browsing for a few minutes, she quietly opened the shopping website and placed an order for a home pole exerciser.