When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar

Chapter 175

# 176

They say Taesan is high (1)

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It was just as Do-wook expected.

Jeong I-wook passed by Ju-ah Joo-ah and Do-wook and entered the van. Because it was an outdoor filming, there was no separate waiting area, and the lead actors were using their cars as a waiting room.

Jeong Yi-wook entered the van parked in front of the cafe and did not come out even when it was time to film.

“Still?”

Do-wook and Joo Min-ah were each sitting at the innermost table of the cafe, waiting for Jeong I-wook for 20 minutes.

Director Ahn Cheol-hwan looked at Do-wook’s side and asked in a slightly troubled tone. The male assistant director nodded with an embarrassed expression.

“You haven’t caught your emotions yet…”

Director Ahn Cheol-hwan checked the time on his cell phone and shook his head.

The cafe scene wasn’t one where emotions were particularly important. Of course, every scene was important, but it also became less important. It was a scene where Jeong I-wook, who visited a cafe with his secretary Joo Min-ah, briefly met Do-wook, who was drinking coffee.

Director Ahn Cheol-hwan relaxed his posture and sank into his chair.

“I’ll probably last an hour or two.”

Director Ahn Cheol-hwan muttered inaudibly to Do-wook, who was reading the script at another table.

“Don’t you even tell me why?”

“yes. It’s just that you don’t have any emotions…”

The assistant director answered Director Ahn Cheol-hwan’s question. Not standing in front of the camera was a tactic used by actors sometimes when they were upset or didn’t like something.

There was a way for Director Ahn to personally come forward and call out Jeong Yi-wook, but he didn’t want to cause a fight between the director and the actor right from the first filming. Director Ahn Cheol-hwan’s know-how on set was to not fight unnecessary emotions as long as the appropriate line was maintained.

Because it wasn’t something that happened once or twice to one or two people, Director Ahn Cheol-hwan was also willing to look after it to some extent.

“Well, how can I know how noble the actors feel?”

“Ha…”

“Still, go and check once every fifteen minutes. “If you don’t check it, it just goes away.”

“Yes… It was fine until just now…”

“No one on the staff did anything wrong, right?”

“yes. “There was no one to talk to because we went straight to the filming location.”

“Well, since it’s your first time filming, I guess you’re acting like a brat.”

Director Ahn Cheol-hwan crossed his arms and shook his head. Still, Director Ahn’s personal opinion was that it was better than making a fuss while he was busy with the broadcast starting.

“There is a separate lead role, but he is a senior… Anyway, Kang Do-wook is still naive, so I just wait.”

Fortunately, it was also fortunate that Do-wook was not the type to fight against Jeong I-wook.

The assistant director sighed and ordered the other staff to wait for now.

Do-wook’s mouth lowered as he looked around at the staff members who were waiting, either finding a place to sit or crouching on the floor and using their cell phones.

Joo Joo-ah at the next table, who had already touched up her makeup several times, looked at Do-wook and spoke to him.

“I… What if it’s because of me? “I said hello…”

Juminah was fidgeting the whole time.

“But just because of that one thing…”

Juminah seemed to be feeling upset as she took a sip of the water in front of her. A dark lipstick mark remained on the cup.

Rather than having to wait itself, he seemed to be more worried about being the cause of it all and being frowned upon by the director and staff.

Do-wook frowned as he watched Joo Min-ah biting the tips of her fingernails.

Even if he was angry because Juminah’s greeting order was wrong, all he had to do was scold Juminah. However, the method that Jeong Yi-wook chose was to make not only actors like himself and Joo Min-ah, but also the entire staff wait.

If something actually happened or he wasn’t ready for acting, Dowook could have waited long enough.

‘It’s not just about greetings.’

Do-wook thought. Looking at the attitude shown to Do-wook in the previous filming, it was not just because of Joo Min-ah’s greeting.

‘I heard that there are some actors like that, but… this is the battle of spirit.’

Several conflicts were bound to arise during filming. Various confrontations could arise between directors and actors, writers and actors, and even between directors and writers and actors.

This was not simply because of their own interests, but also because each person had different opinions about the work.

However, the fight at the filming site was generally a fight to get consideration and to enforce one’s opinions, such as how to schedule the filming, who would receive more consideration for reflectors and lighting, and whose opinions to follow regarding acting.

It is said that the king of the filming set is the director, but director Ahn Cheol-hwan had a style that suited the actors as much as possible. In addition, the best position in could be said to be Wang Hee-jin, who is not only a top star but also has the highest level of seniority.

So, right now, Jeong I-wook wanted to announce that he was the top person at the filming site, except for Wang Hee-jin.

Although he was the lead actor, he had the intention to beat Do-wook, who was much younger in his acting career.

Even if he didn’t do that, Do-wook planned to respect his senior, Jeong I-wook. Therefore, when making a filming schedule, I naturally waited for the most efficient schedule to come out and never asked for any special treatment from Do Wook-sun.

‘But if it interferes with filming like this…’

Do-wook stopped Joo Min-ah from going to see Jeong I-wook.

It was obvious that if he was swept away by Jeong Yi-wook and became the king of the filming set, he would continue to do things like this whenever he was upset.

After 40 minutes, Dowook stood up. Nam Da-woo, Do-wook’s dedicated manager and youngest manager, who was dozing off sitting next to him, opened his eyes in surprise.

“Uh, where are you going?”

Nam Da-woo was just a 20-year-old young man who worked part-time right after graduating from high school and became a manager.

“To Jeong Iwook.”

At Do-wook’s answer, the eyes of Nam Da-woo, who has a physique like a white bear and eyes the size of buttonholes, widened.

Do-wook was a celebrity with no unexpected behavior or accidents, so much so that Director Oh Baek-ho was able to entrust exclusive responsibility to the inexperienced Nam Da-woo. Rather, Nam Da-woo was attached to Do-wook under the belief that Nam Da-woo would be able to learn a lot about the field, such as what to do with the officials, if he went with Do-wook.

In fact, Do-wook, who has been with us since the last Coco photo shoot schedule, was exactly as Director Oh Baek-ho said. There were only things for Nam Da-woo to learn, and there was nothing for him to do as a manager other than providing physical guard.

Looking at Do-wook’s expression and the situation, it didn’t seem like he was going to say something nice about Do-wook when filming was on standby because of Do-wook.

Even Nam Da-woo knew that much.

“Oh bro…”

“It’s okay. “I’ll go alone.”

Do-wook said that and walked away. Nam Da-woo quickly picked up his cell phone and contacted Director Oh Baek-ho. It was just as Director Oh Baek-ho taught, if you don’t know, don’t worry and contact yourself.

When I knocked on the driver’s door of the van Jeong Iwook was riding in, the window opened and Jeong Iwook’s manager revealed his face. Jeong I-wook’s manager, who thought he was an assistant director, seemed a little embarrassed when Do-wook came to see him in person.

“I have something to say to my senior for a moment, but can you please save my seat?”

It was still a polite tone, but it was a voice that was comparable to Dowook’s usual low voice. The manager looked at Jeong Iwook sitting in the back seat.

When Jeong Yi-wook lifted his finger, the manager quickly opened the driver’s door and came out.

Do-wook opened the back door and went in and sat across from Jeong I-wook.

“what? “I can’t concentrate already. Are you here to disturb me?”

Ben Ahn, the only one of us. Jeong Iwook spoke informally, as if he was openly arguing. Dowook raised his eyebrows.

I didn’t have the heart to treat someone like a senior with whom I had a childish fight.

“If you can’t act, you shouldn’t be an actor.”

“what?!”

Jeong Iwook’s face distorted. It was unexpected for Jeong I-wook that Do-wook came out like this.

Dowook’s image was that of an upright young man. Idol there. Image management was more important than other actors. So, Jeong Iwook thought that the street scene went away without saying anything.

It was also displeasing for a young child to play the lead role based on his popularity as an idol.

As director Ahn Cheol-hwan predicted, Jeong I-wook planned to rest in the van for about two hours before leaving. Then everyone would notice Jeong Iwook and the filming site would do their best to please Jeong Iwook.

“I don’t know why I and many other staff members are waiting like this just because of a senior. “What did you say?”

“Look at what you’re talking about? You were all a pretender? If you don’t know, go. “You can just stop filming and go.”

“Ah… you can’t do that. “Then it’s hard because my senior is on standby indefinitely because he can’t control his emotions… Can I post something like this on my social media?”

“what?”

“I guess it’s okay to post my honest feelings on my personal SNS, right?”

Jeong Iwook’s expression crumpled as if he was completely embarrassed. Occasionally, even if a director or actor showed off his courage on set, the reason why rumors usually did not spread was because they were all in the same boat.

It was not good for Do-wook himself if his work was criticized for something like this. It was absurd for Jeong I-wook to hear that Do-wook came forward and created chaos by posting on social media.

“Pull it up! You want to try it? Are you freaking out about being popular? If I get criticized for posting that, do you know that you won’t get criticized? “You become the same person!”

“i know. Still, I’d rather get scolded than spend the whole time working on my future work waiting for my senior. “After you swear once, you won’t be able to stay in the van like you are now.”

At Do-wook’s words, Jeong I-wook thought something was wrong. This was because Do-wook, who was thought to be gentle, was surprisingly strong.

“This bastard?!”

“Do you think you can’t do it?”

Dowook took out his cell phone from his pocket. Attention would be focused on Do-wook, but in any case, Jeong I-wook would also have a lot to lose. The people involved were obviously aware of this situation, and it was obvious that they would find it funny that they had ruined the atmosphere at the filming site just to show off to their juniors.

When Jeong Yi-wook hesitated, Do-wook spoke seriously without missing the moment.

“Seniors.”

The slightly harsh tone of voice had become his normal tone again. When Do-wook called him, Jeong I-wook grinned and looked at Do-wook.

“I saw the movie ‘Diary’ in which that senior appeared. While watching my senior act, I thought that I would like to try acting like him. “It was really cool.”

The movie “Diary” was the first film in which Jeong Yi-wook appeared as a lead actor. Thanks to a sloppy script, the movie was a box office failure, and Jeong Yi-wook became a supporting actor again.

Do-wook knew that if Lovers from Space were successful, not only Do-wook himself but also Jeong I-wook would become very popular. Before that, I sincerely hoped that Jeong Yi-wook would become a truly ‘cool person’ like his role in the work.

“…Are you playing with me?”

“Please remain a great senior even after this project is over. please.”

“…….”

Jeong I-wook did not respond, but Do-wook opened the van door and came out.

And in less than five minutes, Jeong I-wook came out of the van, saying he was sorry for keeping him waiting.

The staff who knew that Do-wook visited Ben knew that Jeong I-wook actually lost the fight. Nam Da-woo, who was talking to Director Oh Baek-ho on the phone and discussing with Director Ahn Cheol-hwan, couldn’t help but be embarrassed because nothing happened.

Director Ahn Cheol-hwan looked at the situation and shook his head and laughed.

“If you’re the lead actor, you should get that kind of distribution.”

This was because director Ahn Cheol-hwan really liked Do-wook’s ‘gang’ appearance.

***

After filming was completed safely, Jeong Iwook left the filming set as quickly as possible.

Do-wook greeted Jeong I-wook politely, and Jeong I-wook looked a little tired and got into the van.

Dowook was also about to get into the car with Nam Dawoo. Joo Min-ah came up to Do-wook in a huff and spoke to him.

“Mr. Dowook!”

When Do-wook turned around, Joo-min Ah spoke in a charming voice.

“You spoke well to senior Jeong I-wook, right, Do-wook?”

“no. “We just talked about something else.”

Do-wook quickly denied it to prevent Joo-wook from misunderstanding, but Joo-wook narrowed his eyes and gently smiled at Do-wook. As Joo Joo-ah came closer, her inner skin was clearly visible inside the deep V-neck. Dowook avoided his gaze.

“Thank you, I’d like to buy you a meal. When is the time?”

It seemed like the purpose was more to eat than to greet people. Just when Do-wook was about to refuse, Joo Min-ah’s cell phone rang. Juminah apologized and checked her phone.

[Director Seo Jung-won]

Do-wook’s eyes became sharper as he looked at his cell phone.

“Oh. Ah, Mr. Do-wook, please make sure to eat later. I will then…”

Joo Min-ah hurriedly greeted Do-wook and turned around.