Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

Inside the bag was his secret weapon, which he had carefully prepared for this audition.

A pair of black trousers, a white shirt, and a black fitted vest.

These three items are the iconic shop assistant uniforms from the drama that he had someone replicate based on his memory.

After all, time was tight.

Without hesitation, Jiang Yuhe immediately changed into his uniform and carefully examined himself in the mirror.

After thinking for a moment, he rolled up the cuffs on both sides to the middle of his forearms, revealing the clear lines of his arms, and then nodded in satisfaction before leaving the restroom.

The corridor was still bustling.

But the moment he appeared, the surrounding noise and commotion seemed to be gripped by a giant hand and suddenly fell silent.

All eyes seemed to be drawn to him, instantly focusing on him.

“Puff…”

Someone couldn't help but burst out laughing first.

It spread like wildfire, with whispers and snickers filling the air.

"Huh? What's that...? Cosplay?"

"Wow, they're really going all out, even bringing their own clothes? Is it really necessary to go to this extent...?"

Of course, some of them recognized him.

"Aigu, isn't that Kang Woo-hyuk from X-Man? It's one thing for a Gagman to come for an interview, but to resort to such petty tricks..."

"That's right, they don't use their minds on the right things, they just think of crooked ways to attract attention."

"But I have to say... this outfit does seem a bit like something a coffee shop worker would wear?"

"What's the point of this? If your acting is bad, what's the point of wearing these clothes?"

Whispers arose, accompanied by unfriendly glances coming from all directions.

But Jiang Yuhe seemed not to hear, his face remained unmoved, and he simply walked through the crowd without looking to the side, returning to the door of the interview room.

Raise your hand and knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Jiang Yuhe pushed open the door and entered.

Almost simultaneously, the three women behind the long table all looked up.

Then, the air froze.

Lee Yoon-jung's gaze trembled the moment it fell upon Kang Woo-hyuk's clothes.

Zhang Xianzhu covered her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Even the usually composed Li Zheng'e's pupils suddenly contracted, and she gripped the pen tightly in her hand.

All three of them were somewhat dazed.

It felt like Chen Xialin from the script had just walked into the room and appeared in front of them.

"This... Jiang Yuhe Xi..."

Lee Yoon-jung composed herself and asked, her voice trembling slightly, "How did you come up with the idea... to prepare an outfit like this?"

Kang Woo-hyuk stood in the center of the room, bowed slightly, and said frankly, "Director, Writer Jung-ah, Writer Hyun-joo, after receiving the audition invitation, I took the liberty of asking Senior Eun-hye for some advice on the background and character settings of this drama."

"Considering that the main setting of the story is a coffee shop, I thought that if the appearance could be closer to the environment where the story takes place, it might help me get into character and feel the character more quickly."

Upon hearing this, the three nodded slightly in unison.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuhe continued, "So... I privately asked someone to prepare this outfit based on my understanding. Perhaps it's a bit presumptuous, but I just felt... as an actor, we should be as thorough as possible in our preparations."

"Um."

The three nodded again.

In the exchange of glances, they both saw the recognition and approval in each other's eyes.

Putting everything else aside, this dedication alone is commendable.

Jang Hyun-joo couldn't help but turn to Lee Yoon-joo and whisper, "Unnie, this method is a bit unusual, but the thought behind it... is truly rare. And don't you think? The moment he put on this outfit, his whole demeanor..."

"Um."

Lee Yoon-jung responded almost inaudibly, her gaze returning to Kang Woo-hyuk, her interest growing stronger.

"It really fits perfectly, even better than some of our current basic ideas for the costume team, and it's closer to the atmosphere of the coffee shop in my mind."

Attention to detail is visible.

Cleverness may not be pleasing, but if it is based on understanding and conception of the character... then it is no longer cleverness, but professionalism and sincerity!

"alright."

Lee Yoon-jung tapped the table lightly, her expression turning serious again. "Appropriate clothing is certainly a plus, but what determines the role is always the performance in front of the camera. Kang Woo-hyuk, which scene are you preparing to perform?"

"Yes, Director." Kang Woo-hyuk took a deep breath. "I choose to perform the second scene, the monologue outside the convenience store."

He knew that the real test had begun!

As MBC's first female director, Lee Yoon-jung undoubtedly has extremely high expectations and strict standards for this debut long-form drama.

If your acting skills aren't up to par, even the perfect fit for the role won't work.

Moreover, although Chen Xialin is said to be a supporting character, he actually plays a significant role throughout the entire story.

As for his decision to actively choose this scene with its more complex emotions... that in itself is a manifestation of his confidence.

……

For the next few minutes, the small interview room became Jiang Yuhe's one-man show.

Even though it's just a single scene, there's no set design or actors involved.

But Jiang Yuhe still presented this scene perfectly, and his performance was incredibly smooth and natural...

Lee Yoon-jung's gaze gradually shifted from scrutiny to focus, and then her eyes shone with excitement.

Zhang Xianzhu had long forgotten to take notes, staring intently as if she were completely immersed in the story.

Even Lee Jung-ah, who thought she already had a basic understanding of Kang Woo-hyuk's acting skills, was shocked!

Because she discovered that Jiang Yuhe had evolved again...

That's right!

It's evolution! Not progress!

He was more mature and more in control than when he improvised in the private room before, especially in his understanding and interpretation of the character, which was clearly a step up!

Is it possible that there really are such "acting monsters" in this world who can easily master roles without any accumulation of experience, relying solely on their talent?

The performance has ended.

Jiang Yuhe quickly detached himself from the role, bowed slightly, and awaited the judgment.

The room was silent for a few seconds.

"cough."

In the end, it was Li Yunzhen who came to her senses first. She cleared her throat, picked up the pen beside her, quickly wrote a few words on Jiang Yuhe's information, and then looked up, her tone much gentler than before.

"Alright, Jiang Yuhe, we've all seen your performance. Please go back and wait for further notice. The production team will officially contact you through your agency regarding the final results."

"Yes, thank you, Director-nim, and thank you both, Screenwriters-nim. Thank you for your hard work."

Jiang Yuhe bowed deeply again, and looking at the admiration that had not yet completely faded from the faces of the others, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

This should be done!

He said no more, slowly left the room, and gently closed the door behind him.

Outside the door, the gazes of the waiting crowd remained complex, but Jiang Yuhe seemed oblivious to them...

He walked straight through the crowd to the elevator, and as the elevator doors closed, he shut out everything.

Next, we just have to wait for further notice.

I wonder how Soyeon is doing now?