The Third-Gen Chaebol Becomes a Genius Actor

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The filming of "Baekho-ham" was in progress. Yoo Yeon Seo, who was known for his poor acting skills, seemed to have transformed into a different person and became absorbed into his role, which naturally boosted the enthusiasm of the other actors. There were a few instances of NG (no good, indicating a mistake during filming), and there were also eager discussions on how to achieve better results.

"Yes, I just confirmed it. Thank you."

Stepping outside the filming set for a moment, Lim Seung Hyun examined the report from the person who had previously managed Yoo Yeon Seo and carefully studied the detailed bank statements.

"Choi Dong Won, Kim Doo Hyun… They're here."

Choi Dong Won and Kim Doo Hyun were the names of the CEO and director of AST Entertainment, the agency representing One-Seven. The former manager's report contained a sentence stating to accept all requests from AST Entertainment unless it was something outrageous.

It could be a sense of loyalty towards the group that he had suddenly withdrawn from. It was understandable that they would want to be compensated financially since they had actually suffered losses due to Yoo Yeon Seo's departure.

However, this continued for seven years, and something didn't seem right. The One-Seven members were gaining popularity, and they had successfully renewed their contracts. So why would the manager take his own number?

"Ha…"

Could it be ATM treatment? No, I can't jump to conclusions yet.

Lim Seung Hyun shook his head. If he left it alone, the manager of One-Seven would approach him anyway. He could find out their intentions at that time. But if his assumptions were correct, should he let it slide?

"The young master told me to do as I please… "

There's nothing more vague and uncertain than being told to figure it out. Perhaps it could be a test to see how I handle the situation.

"It's complicated."

Lim Seung Hyun decided to observe the situation for now and re-entered the filming set.

Lee Tae Gyeom stared intently at Yoo Yeon Seo, who had entered an acting trance.

"But… they're our allies…!"

"Not now."

Sergeant Kim Woo Jin grabbed the collar of a private and pushed him against the wall, restraining him. The private whose collar was being grabbed was Park Ji Won, played by Park Min Woo, the lead in "Baekho-ham."

"Shoot them all. That's how we survive."

Sergeant Kim Woo Jin glared at Park Ji Won with fiery eyes.

"Cut! Okay!"

As soon as Director Park Ho Jin's cut sign was heard, Yoo Yeon Seo released his grip. Park Min Woo straightened his wrinkled clothes.

"Wow, hyung… Be gentle."

"I am being gentle."

The actors stood in front of the monitor. Since the previous take was shot in one go, they had plenty of time to watch the footage.

Yoo Yeon Seo glanced sideways. It reminded him of something the director had wanted to say but couldn't before. He still had a somewhat displeased expression on his face.

"Director, please say what's on your mind. Be honest."

"Well… That…"

Director Park Ho Jin hesitated for a moment before speaking in an uncertain voice.

"All the other performances are flawless, but when it comes to portraying pain scenes, they seem a bit weak."

"Portraying pain?"

"Yes."

The director replayed the filmed scenes. They primarily featured scenes of Sergeant Kim Woo Jin getting beaten by infected soldiers. Yoon Seo, thrown against the wall, was grimacing, letting out painful groans.

"I know Sergeant Kim Woo Jin is a stickler for principles and a rigid soldier, but he's also human, wouldn't his pain show more visibly?"

The director rewound the footage again. Kim Woo Jin is thrown against a wall by the infected soldier. Something seemed off. It felt like he should be showing more pain with that level of force.

Listening to the director's words and seeing the scene, it felt like the pain was being endured mechanically. The director glanced at Yeon Seo, who had been quiet for a while.

"No, it's okay as it is…"

"I understand what you mean."

Kang Jin Hoo of the year 2207 was born with the senses related to pain removed and was a person who didn't know what pain was.

‘Come to think of it, Director Park Sung Jin said the same thing. It's unnatural.'

It was when they were practising for the action scenes in ‘Baekho-ham.'

Since he originally didn't feel pain, it was more efficient for Kang Jin Hoo to shrug off minor attacks with his body.

A strategy of giving flesh and taking bone, but such movements couldn't be used with Yoon Seo's body. Because of these habits, there were times when the action sequences didn't match properly.

‘This isn't typical…'

Habits from 2207 still remained. Yeon Seo stroked his own chin.

‘How can I act out pain more realistically?'

It seemed he would have to experience it firsthand, but he couldn't test it with his current body.

When he came to his senses, the treatment for the traffic accident was already mostly completed, and at most, he had briefly experienced his organs twisting due to memory synchronization… Wait, memory synchronization?

"Director, let's reshoot the parts you're not satisfied with. I'll give it a try."

If he didn't understand pain, why not experience it firsthand?