Rebirth: King to Superstar

Chapter 146 - Small Talk

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Joon-won sighed in relief as he heard the director's loud voice through the mic. That scene was really tense. His mind was constantly thinking about how he was acting and if it was in line with the other actors on the set. But it turned out well in the end, as the director didn't stop them at all. It was way tougher than the previous scene he did a few days back with only Hea-Jung.

As he was thinking, he rubbed his forehead a little, as it was pink from how tightly Chea Young held the fake gun against it. So he just rubbed it a bit to ease the little pain he had and heard Hea-Jung calling him. He turned around to see she was next to the director, waving at him with the other actors. He was so deep in his thoughts that he didn't even go to the director. So he just quickly ran towards there before apologizing a little. 

The director and the others didn't seem to mind it as the director laughed and said while patting his shoulder, "It's alright. You were just standing there dazed. It happens to most people after they shoot a wonderful scene as they just think about the scene repeatedly." 

The others nodded and Hea-Jung was quick to realize the pink mark on Joon-won's forehead as she said, "It seems like Chea Young Sunbae didn't hold back his strength. It even left a mark at the center of your forehead." Pointing it out to everyone. Chea Young also noticed it and said with a little blush on his face.

"I'm sorry Joon-won-ssi, I just got caught in the moment and it seems like I didn't control my strength properly."

Joon-won was, of course, quick to shake his hand and tell he was ok. It was only a small mark and it would be gone by tomorrow morning. So it wasn't much to think about. 

"Alright, I just reviewed the scene, and it looks like we don't need to reshoot it. It came out perfectly without any problems. You guys did well, especially Joon-won. For your first movie, you are doing very well. Continue like this and the shooting will continue to finish quicker." He looked at Joon-won at the end and praised him a little. The others also nodded and gave him a look of appreciation. Especially Chea Young, as he was the closest to him other than Hea-Jung and saw how good Joon-won acted.

"Alright then, let's disperse for now and go to eat lunch. If you guys want to eat here, then it looks like you guys have to wait a few more minutes for the crew to set it up. I heard it's something good." And walked away. 

All the actors made their way towards the changing room, but Joon-won stopped a little and held back Hea-Jung, too. Hea-Jung looked at Joon-won and he explained, "There are only 3 changing rooms. Do you want to fight with the seniors for changing first? Let's wait for them to finish first and then change." 

Joon-won nodded and so they just sat in the chairs at the side. Hea-Jung looked at Joon-won and said, "You did very well back there, even better than Monday. The director seemed to be genuinely impressed too, just now. Even the seniors also were giving a nod of approval."

Joon-won shrugged and said, "I just did what I can do. You guys doing well also helped me find the flow and ride along with the others. If not, I couldn't have made it look that smooth and easy." It was the fact. It was pretty hard if the other actors weren't up to the mark as he would be the reason for the scene failing. But that wasn't the case this time, and so everything went well.

Hea-Jung nodded and said, "Well, if they aren't even that good, then the time they spent in the industry is pretty useless. Anyway, with all that aside, where do you want to eat? Anything in your mind? I'm really hungry. The crew asked me to watch my diet a little yesterday, so I didn't push it too much this morning." 

Joon-won just simply replied, "It's always good to be conscious of how much you are eating. Especially when you are an actor. Your body is an important part of your service, so you need to maintain it well. As for lunch, I thought about eating here. Didn't the director just tell us that they will serve food in a few minutes? Let's try it." 

Hea-Jung seemed to not like the idea that much, as she sulked a little and said, "Eat here? I ate here at the beginning, but the food is so bland and common. They wouldn't serve anything that good."

Joon-won glanced at her and said, "The movie isn't so big that they would provide extraordinary 5-star food every dinner time. I don't have any problem eating if the food is edible for one lunch. If you want to eat something good, then just ask your sister Han to drive you. Don't you also have to shoot another scene here immediately after lunch?" 

"Yeah, I need to shoot another scene after lunch. Looks like I'll be eating the food here for today. I don't want to eat in a restaurant while leaving you here." And just opened her phone to do her own thing. Joon-won also did the same as he just started to listen to some music.

It didn't take long for the actors to come out and they entered the changing rooms. They took the clothes from the lady and quickly changed their clothes back. Joon-won handed the costume back and just walked outside to see the actors were sitting in the same place he and Hea-Jung were sitting before. Chea Young noticed him and waved his hand, calling him. 

As he got closer, he heard Chea Young talk about him. "This guy is a beast. I mean, we all looked at his acting back at Roses when Hea-Jung showed us clips, but when you are right in front of him and in the same room, it's completely different."

Joon-won looked at the three people there, as it seemed like one of them left before even changing his costume. U-Hyun was still there, and there was another person along with them. It was one of the main actors. It was a middle-aged man who played the role of Chae Young's and Hea-Jung's leader. He was the leader of the group, which was particularly formed to solve the case. Joon-won didn't know the man's name as he simply nodded to everyone and said.

"I just followed your guy's lead in the scene. It helped me a lot to stabilize and follow your rhythm." 

U-Hyun smiled and said, "You act well. As Chea Young said just now, it's so different to see you act with our own eyes. I mean, even we both from behind the mirror can see that you act well. Hea-Jung showed us many clips after she nominated you for the role last week. Come sit down." As she pointed at the middle-aged man. 

The middle-aged man nodded with a small smile and said, "I've been in this industry for quite a while, at least longer than these two, and I can say in all the movies I've done, you are up there when it comes to young talent. Oh, by the way, my name is Ham Mun-hee. Nice to meet you." And stretched out his hand at the end.

Joon-won shook his hand and introduced himself too. After that, U-Hyun looked at Joon-won and asked in a low voice, "Hey, Joon-won. Tell me the truth. Is there nothing between you and Hea-Jung? It's hard to believe if you say no." 

Joon-won looked at her and thought how she could ask him a stranger that question. It would be ok if she asked Hea-Jung cause both of them seemed close and have been around each other for a bit. But since she asked, he shook his head, and before he could respond; they heard Hea-Jung's voice from behind.

"What nonsense are you talking about again, Sunbae? I already told you there isn't anything like that. Joon-won is my precious junior. Anyway, didn't you guys stay behind to eat? Come, let's go, it looks like they are ready to serve."

U-Hyun simply stuck her tongue out, and all 4 of them walked up to the serving area before taking their food. Joon-won noticed there quite some varieties such as sandwiches, rice, and curry along with a few local dishes he ate in the past week. After taking some of each, he just sat with the group and ate his lunch while having a small talk with the others.