Covering the Sky with Palms
“Lee Geum-suk’s life acting…”
Thinking that, PD Choi Heewon rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
Director Go Taemin immediately agreed.
“Yes. Actually, I thought I hadn’t seasoned the casting a bit from Lee Geum-suk’s agency, but other related people all praised it. So I got curious.”
“The day Lee Geum-suk did very well is true.”
“Then I have to watch it directly. By the way, Hwang Myeong-pil too, and since she’s a capable actress, if I reject her, it would be troublesome for that friend.”
Visiting the filming site to get inspiration is very common for directors, so Choi Heewon PD was rather surprised at the other point.
It was Go Taemin director’s meticulousness.
‘If it were someone like Director Go, there would be nothing to regret.’
The actors who would participate in the work would line up, and if there’s any change for Park Dohui, they could just replace with someone else. Yet, he would meticulously check.
‘Actors who connect with Director Go have all been blessed. Is there another such meticulous master?’
Moved, Choi Heewon PD said with sincerity.
“Director Go is truly amazing. Every casting, he picks actors solely based on skill. It seems he’s not just being praised as a discoverer of raw talent for nothing.”
“Overly generous nickname. I don’t have any particular thing. I just cast when I wanted the actor.”
“That point is amazing. Normally, people want actors with face value, name value, and expensive price ranges.”
Choi Heewon’s memory became clearer.
Go Taemin director often worked with unfamiliar actors in each work, and it was similar. A rising rookie or a late-blooming popular actor.
This too was thanks to Go Taemin director’s meticulousness.
“Thank you for saying that. I’ll greet you on the filming day.”
And at the moment he finally hung up the call.
‘Wait a minute.’
There was a thought that crossed Choi Heewon PD’s mind.
‘That scene with Park Dohui, the scene where the one who awakened Park Dohui acts with the original. Since he’s meticulous, he wouldn’t miss it.’
He started to look forward to the filming day.
Profile shooting site.
“Alright, I’ll show you the results of today’s shooting. From left to right, Kim Yu-han, the profile in male disguise, and Sua’s original profile.”
Seeing the results, Sua nodded her head vigorously.
Sua nodded.
The reason was simple.
‘All three are completely different, and all are very pleasing.’
It was the feeling of facing the character selection screen in an RPG game.
Why, even if the character is one, the outcome differs depending on the job chosen. The photos in front of Sua were like that. Same starting point, but feeling like going in different directions.
Pleasing. Really, it was so pleasing.
Of course, among them, the most pleasing one was!
“…”
Right this one. Naturally, the one that captured her appearance without pretense.
Then, the shooting team leader smiled as if understanding.
“That’s really good, right? I’ll admit it. This is the first request I’ve received since starting this job, and Sua is fine with this too. Thanks to you, I also broadened my thinking. Thank you.”
The original profile photo of Sua that could be revealed at the end.
Honestly, there was a lot of worry. That capturing her appearance as is might be too ugly. But it was a worry. The result in her hand was quite okay.
Sua suddenly tilted her head.
‘…Am I really changing?’
It was a strange feeling. She had been someone who found human relationships difficult and was not very shy.
Yet, she strongly expressed her opinion to leave her original appearance.
It was something unimaginable in the past.
Perhaps throughout the filming, the team leader had been watching her every move, and after adjusting her mood, she chose an appropriate photo and finished the work.
“…”
Upon thinking about this, the difference was truly huge.
As expected, the Special Privilege seemed to affect her personality too.
At first, it was just a question, but now it was almost certain.
‘Indeed, I’m really changing.’
No problem. Accepting it is the end.
This doesn’t disadvantage Sua either. Rather, it’s a beneficial change, so she should feel good about it.
It was then that the shooting team leader spoke again.
“The feeling of a wild animal that has just emerged from the outside world. Anyone who sees this will have the desire to tame it.”
“The desire to tame…”
“It could become an industry insider or a viewer. The desire to change the incomplete into complete is natural, and that’s why this photo will pull many things towards Sua.”
Among the many words, Sua only remembered one.
“…”
A wild animal that has just emerged from the outside world. Nice.
Sua and the shooting team leader nodded their heads at the same time.
Actually, the animals they thought of in their heads were different.
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The interior was overall cozy and filled with soft chairs. In one corner, there were magazines and snacks.
And currently, Kim Seonil and Seo Yeon-ju were staying here.
“Hey, give me that chair.”
“Didn’t you sit first?”
“So, I’m asking you? Move over.”
Seo Yeon-ju, sitting opposite, put her socked feet on Kim Seonil’s lap, and Kim Seonil frowned.
The two people with a ‘very good’ relationship as usual.
Actually, most actors have no interest in people from the same agency.
When they meet at award ceremonies, only then do they say ‘There was such a guy in our agency’—style.
Considering this, the current situation at Mystic is very special. Kim Seonil and Seo Yeon-ju came to watch the profile shooting of Sua with interest.
Of course, it wasn’t just out of friendship. The three were also the leads of Special Task Force 808. Sua’s makeup and profile shooting were also major events.
“Uuuu… heavy.”
It was then that Kim Iseo appeared holding a full shopping bag.
Some of the shopping bags were dragging on the floor and dirty, but there was no choice.
Kim Iseo’s body was originally small. She was very nonchalant about such things, as if she was used to it.
Seo Yeon-ju’s eyes sparkled when she saw Kim Iseo.
“Representative? Representative, I had a video call with Sua? I sneaked a peek at the makeup. Then that was…”
“I’ve already seen it. If it’s a video call, I did it too.”
“What? Kim new.”
Seo Yeon-ju’s eyes went flat. Because she saw Kim Iseo’s hand.
“Eh? What are you holding in your hand?”
Kim Iseo slightly twitched her eyebrows.
“How about asking while helping? It’s heavy.”
“If it’s my gift, I’ll help. Ah, I get it. You bought it because you shot a terrible ad with Sunil recently? What is it? Bracelet? Necklace?”
“Sua’s.”
“Wow. Representative, are you already taking care of only Sua?”
A sense of emptiness spread over Seo Yeon-ju’s face. She expected something to be bought because mom said she bought something, but it felt like only buying for the younger sibling?
To block the playful grumbling, Kim Iseo continued calmly.
“Park Joon director expressed confidence in the main selection of ‘Sword’. So, I got some dresses that Sua would wear.”
“Representative, I’m also the lead in ‘Sword’?”
“Act like Yeon-ju. Sua is a rookie.”
“Sua is not a rookie but a monster. From now on, take care of me. I’m still a baby. A baby Yeon-ju.”
The word ‘baby’ seemed to press something in Kim Seonil’s mind, and Kim Seonil, who had been quietly listening, trembled.
“It’s really unfortunate at such a young age.”
“…”
Sunil, what does that mean?
Anyway, Kim Iseo and Seo Yeon-ju chatted like daughter and mother. There was always something to talk about.
To make up for Sua’s contract fee, the ad shooting schedule, the main filming of Special Task Force 808, the second half schedule this year, and…
There was a story that had to be passed through as naturally as possible.
It was, of course, the story of Sua rejecting Kim Jungi director.
“Really? You turned down the audition?”
“Yes. He said his chest wasn’t boiling. Actually, thinking about getting on bad terms with Kim Jungi director, I should have participated in the audition, but what can I do. He said there’s no motivation.”
Kim Iseo sighed deeply.
“Really, looking at this, why did Mystic gather so many people.”
“What? What does that mean? Everyone is doing their own thing well.”
“But…”
Kim Iseo suddenly looked at the Mystic members one by one.
Seo Yeon-ju was like a daughter. She grumbled or showed displeasure, but she did her job. Kim Seonil was like a son who went out without saying anything and didn’t come back for a while.
And Sua was…
“…”
Kim Iseo hurriedly shook her head. Because the word ‘incest’ came to mind.
Meanwhile, Seo Yeon-ju continued to speak.
“Um, but it might have been better to reject. Kim Jungi director said this time he’s doing a 15+ work, but in my opinion, it’s definitely a lie. He said he changed his mind because it became a blue-flame work?”
“There’s no possibility of that.”
“Moreover, I said it several times. That director has a creepy gaze. He kept staring at my chest and butt.”
“I understand Yeon-ju saying that.”
“Yes, it’s good that it turned out well. I don’t want to make Sua do that.”
Seo Yeon-ju trembled at the memory of the unpleasant experience with Kim Jungi.
It wasn’t just that it might have been better to reject, but rejecting was correct.
Even though it was just a moment, recalling that unpleasant experience then made it sufficient for her alone. She didn’t want to make that experience taste for Sua either.
Ah, but talking about Sua, I want to see Sua. When does Sua come?
“I’m here.”
At that moment, the door of the VIP lounge opened.
It was Sua.
Then, including Kim Seonil who was covering her face with a magazine and sleeping, everyone focused their gaze on Sua. Sua, who had become much more beautiful than when they first met, faced them.
“White hair is a divine move.”
“The black one-piece is good.”
“Check the proportions. How unfair it would be if you hadn’t acted.”
Sua was very pleased with these reactions. After all, who doesn’t like praise? The feeling of the hardship of sitting for a while vanished with just a few words.
‘Later, I have to thank Writer Lee Geum-suk. Everyone seems to like the Arctic fox. Me too.’
Kim Iseo tapped the lounge desk.
“Alright, shall we look at the shooting results.”
Sua immediately took out the three photos. Kim Yu-han photo, and the profile photo pretending to be male, and finally the original photo.
It was a moment before strong reactions erupted.
“Wow, what is this.”
“Kim Yu-han is exactly like Kim Yu-han. Honestly, who would think of dyeing their hair white? It’s a unique character.”
“If this original profile is revealed, it will be a big deal. If they thought you were a handsome oppa, but you’re such a cool unnie… It’s already fun.”
“This male profile name is going to be Lee Su-an, right? It feels like not a male actor but an idol. The ending fairy feeling. The one that would sell the most photo cards in a group.”
The words poured out like a barrage, all of them praise.
Sua felt awkward for nothing. The thing itself of praise was awkward, and there was no one who expected more than Sua about Sua’s future. Sua felt awkward…
But one thing was certain. Sua’s mood improved.
“It’s an Arctic fox.”
Mystic all ignored the words, but since Sua didn’t deny it, they all took it as positive. After all, it was the completion of a world where no one gets hurt.
But then. Kim Seonil narrowed his brows.
“There’s one problem.”
“Problem?”
“Yes, the face is really perfect, but…”
Kim Seonil started looking back and forth between the photo and Sua’s body, and the other two did the same. Everyone except Sua understood what Kim Seonil was worried about without difficulty.
“Even if we try to wrap the chest with bandages…”
“The hips are too big. CG is the only answer.”
“…”
Even when moving, it sways. That’s huge.
“Same or equivalent to me. It would be heavy. I know well.”
Kim Iseo and Kim Seonil looked at Seo Yeon-ju as if asking what that meant, but Seo Yeon-ju pretended not to know.
Anyway, the body was to the point where it was impossible to hide that it’s female.
The amount of flesh to be shaved was, how to say, quite large.
The three felt a bitter sense of defeat, each looking at something different.
One was the size they couldn’t have.
One was acting skill that covers even the limits of the body.
One was… just all of them…
Soon, Mystic’s thoughts converged into one.
‘Looking at this, isn’t it something that even CG can’t do?’