Chapter 38

Villain Only Acting 038

Major Topic? Major Fire? (2)

"Each of the bodies has a name and a story. Their appearances are all different."

The 'Sergeant' imagined the moment of struggling to move the mangled bodies of the enemy soldiers.

He recalled the name tags that had been attached to the chests of the enemy soldiers.

"Lorenz resisted until the end without giving up. Schulten, who was unjustly dragged away at a young age, cried until his neck was punctured with multiple holes."

"......"

"Jacob pretended to be brave but in the end betrayed his friends and tried to escape alone, only to have both his ankles severed. He begged for his life until the end and was stabbed through the chest while still conscious."

The enemy soldier whose legs had been blown off by a machine gun and who was crying for his life.

The moment his chest was pierced and torn by a bayonet, the trembling light in his pupils, which was fading, remained as vivid as the sun in his heart.

"Lewis held a photo of his young son in his hand, his limbs severed. Garen, rather than die at my hands, stabbed himself in the neck."

"......"

"I've always imagined my own space filled with such trophies. Throughout the filming, this helped me immerse myself better in the role of a killer."

Hwang In-joon, who had been holding his breath, finally asked.

"You mean you imagined the names and stories of the victims in detail?"

"Yes."

Hwang In-joon's mouth dropped open, Song Jeong-woo laughed smugly, and Kim Sang-hee looked enchanted.

Jeong Su-yeon glanced at her brother with a look of 'Is this guy okay?'

The calm expression that didn't match the brutal words gave a strange sense of dissonance.

'Does this kid need to see a counselor? Actors can develop mental issues if they get too absorbed in their roles...'

Just then, the pure madness of his brother in the final episode was weighing heavily on his heart.

While his brother's excellent performance and the resulting cheers made him feel good, he was also worried.

"Wow... You build your own narrative through imagination like that."

"Director Hwang, didn't I tell you? He's a good actor. With this look, this acting ability, and this dedication. He even has a great memory and can memorize the entire script after reading it once."

"Really? That's the most impressive thing to me."

"It's true. Seo-hoon has an amazing memory. He must have graduated from a prestigious university, right? I didn't ask which one, though."

Jeong Su-yeon, who had been giggling, answered promptly.

"I went to Korea University, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I graduated top of my class and received a full scholarship."

"Which year are you in?"

"I finished my third year and have one semester left. I'm planning to graduate early."

Hwang In-joon's eyes widened in genuine amazement.

"I've been surprised several times today. Oh, so you have to go to the military, right? Are you planning to delay it as much as possible while acting?"

"Ah, I've already been to the military. I could have gone to a defense-related company, but I finished it quickly as a regular soldier."

Jeong Su-yeon answered on behalf of her brother.

Since it was something to boast about, it was better for someone else to say it.

Hwang In-joon's surprise grew even more.

"Wow. I couldn't imagine you were a veteran because you look so young, but you're older than you seem. You really look young."

"How old do you think Seo-hoon is?"

"Considering he finished his third year and served in the military, he must be around 26 or 27, right?"

"He's 21."

Kim Sang-hee and Hwang In-joon almost choked.

Only Song Jeong-woo, who already knew his age from the contract, remained calm.

"21? Good heavens."

"He doesn't look his age. Doesn't he look exactly his age?"

Kim Sang-hee, who had been covering her mouth in surprise, had always thought he looked about five years older.

"21 and already a veteran and in his third year of university? When did you go to university?"

"My brother entered a science high school at 15 and university at 17."

"......"

"......"

The awkward silence was broken by Kim Sang-hee.

"PD, did you know all this?"

"I knew his age when we signed the contract, and I thought he went to university early, but I didn't know he finished his third year at Korea University. He's a real elite. A top-notch talent. Seo-hoon, these qualities are also strengths as an actor."

Kim Sang-hee, with a dazed look, muttered.

"That's why he had no friends. They all went abroad, didn't they?"

"He really focused on studying from a young age. His surroundings were all bookworms. There was no environment for distractions."

"No wonder. That's why his social circle was so narrow. I understand now."

Kim Sang-hee, muttering to herself, was furiously taking notes on her phone.

Hwang In-joon, who had been staring blankly for a while, finally smiled and raised his glass.

"I've met a very precious connection today. Let's toast. To the day Seo-hoon becomes a great actor."

"To that day."

After a light toast, Hwang In-joon, with a serious expression, lowered his voice.

"Do you have any plans for your next project?"

"Director Hwang, I'm already cast in my next project. No cutting in line."

"Writer Kim, why 'my next project'? It should be 'our next project.'"

"Right, right. Kim Sang-hee's script."

"Hey? Why are you always dodging? Are you planning to cheat with another PD?"

"There's a possibility the PD won't get the slot. But I'm definitely doing this project. So, for now, it's my project, not ours."

Song Jeong-woo confidently pounded his chest.

"Don't worry, don't worry. I'll get the slot in one go. With the two of us working together and Seo-hoon as the lead, the three major networks will bow down and say, 'Please, come quickly.'"

"Let's see about that."

Hwang In-joon smiled warmly and let it go.

"I don't have any immediate plans. You know, I can't use Seo-hoon even if I want to right now."

"Is there a reason?"

Now that he was backing out, Jeong Seo-hoon felt a bit anxious.

He wanted to be in front of the camera as soon as possible. Why?

He was eager to see how the film set would differ from a drama set, and he was suppressing his impatience with difficulty.

"Ah, there might be a misunderstanding."

Hwang In-joon, realizing his words could be misinterpreted, quickly added.

"It's not that. I have a film that's about to be released, and I'm in the final stages of post-production."

"Oh."

"The filming is already done, and we're in the final editing phase. Once the editing is complete, we'll have a preview and then distribute it to theaters nationwide."

"I see. I thought I might still be lacking."

"Absolutely not. I begged Jeong-woo to set up this meeting. I really liked Jin-wook's acting. I was captivated."

"Considering the break and the start of the next film, it will take at least three years. That's a long way off."

Kim Sang-hee muttered and then turned to Jeong Seo-hoon.

"Seo-hoon, before you act in Director Hwang's film, how about we do two or three more dramas together?"

"Kim Writer, how many races are you planning to run? No break?"

"How can I take a break? The characters sealed in my laptop are crying out to be brought to life, to be embodied by Seo-hoon."

"But there's the issue of the network's scheduling. Isn't the schedule pushed back for about a year?"

"Didn't we push back before? I was pushed back when I was young, and I pushed others back too. That's how I got here."

Jeong Seo-hoon felt very disappointed at the mention of at least three years.

While film production isn't easy or quick, waiting for so long is too much.

Hwang In-joon laughed awkwardly and said.

"I have a few projects in mind, but they're not fully developed yet. For now, I need to focus on the film I'm preparing. However, I have a role in mind where Seo-hoon would be my first choice."

"Lead? Not a supporting role, right?"

"Of course, the lead. Would I waste this look in a supporting role?"

"Make sure to negotiate a good fee. Seo-hoon is no longer a rookie."

"Who would consider Seo-hoon a rookie? I'll treat him as an A-list actor. Don't worry, Jeong-woo."

"Didn't I force him into the media industry when he could have won the Nobel Prize in Physics by following his major? If you treat him poorly, it will be a blow to my face. Got it?"

"Got it, got it."

At that moment, Jeong Su-yeon checked her phone and asked for permission.

"Excuse me, I got a call from home. Can I take it for a moment?"

"Of course."

"You should come too. Dad is at home. He's