If we compare their roles to a tailored suit that fits someone’s body size perfectly, the true owner of that suit is only two people. Even if we gathered many actors, there might or might not be someone who perfectly fit into that suit.
Someone who fits the size of the sleeve end.
It was regrettable overall. The actors’ performances somehow felt like they were acting out a day in their twenties. Pretending to be youthful when not, pretending not to like someone when they did.
The moment even a slight hint of ‘pretending’ in the acting was revealed, from then on, the ‘pretending’ stuck stubbornly to the actor, even if they wanted to convey their sincerity. Nobody believed in that performance anymore.
When the eighteenth actor finished the performance and left the audition venue, I felt that I should lower the expectations I had been holding. The time with a faint sigh lingering around the lips seemed to stretch.
The audition room was quiet. Therefore, every now and then, the sigh escaping someone’s lips echoed louder. Each time, the stillness deepened.
At that moment, a familiar face cautiously opened the door and entered. Her large eyes started scanning every nook and cranny of the audition venue. It was the woman who had introduced herself as resembling Doraemon in her profile picture.
Jun was jotting down something in the margin of the profile picture of the previous actor. Without realizing it, I lightly tapped Jun’s side to inform him of the appearance of the woman we had met a while ago. It was when Jun, who had been staring at that actress intently, suddenly lifted his gaze and saw her.
“Can I see?”
Suddenly, he leaned toward me and spoke, asking for my permission. The way he spoke with his mouth shape was quite mischievous.
I recalled the moment earlier when Jun, who had been gazing so intently at that actress, had a somewhat jealous look. When he said, ‘I’ll be careful,’ his teasing face overlapped with this mischievous expression.
“Oh? Can I?”
“It’s obvious, isn’t it?”
Although his tone was sharp, Jun chuckled at the sight of my cheeks puffing up.
After adjusting his appearance, Actor Jisoo stood in front of the judges and began her self-introduction.
“Hello. I’m Nam Jisoo, a twenty-year-old theater and film student, playing the role of Haru in this play. Nice to meet you.”
“Nam Jisoo. Even when seen in photos, you really caught my eye. Now that I see you in person, the resemblance to our esteemed writer is striking.”
Kang PD compared Jisoo’s profile picture with her in person, wearing quite a satisfied smile.
“That’s right. It would be great if good acting is added here. Can we watch with premature expectations?”
Jin CEO, who had been nodding leisurely with a softened expression, indirectly expressed expectations. It was a good start.
“Oh, I’ll do my best.”
The tension-filled, large pupils began to reveal a firm resolve just as she finished her introduction. I secretly hoped that she wouldn’t falter in the dazzling eyes that received earlier than other actors. I quietly observed the performance she had prepared.
Jisoo’s performance just ended. The silence in the audition room still lingered.
Certainly, she must have noticed it soon. There was no need to extend the timeline until after I finished my performance. Perhaps from the moment she quickly spoke a few lines after finishing all her acting. She might have already noticed.
It was understandable since Jisoo was looking at the judges with an anxious gaze, alternating between them, which was clearly different from when she first opened the door. She watched them with a worried look as they observed her, choosing their words with a tense expression, tensing her lips until wrinkles formed on her chin.
Jun, who had released a faint sigh that only I could hear, lifted his head first.
“…It’s difficult.”
The other judges also nodded without adding clear comments.
“Perhaps, do you need any comments?”
Usually, judges would provide comments to actors who had just finished their performances, regardless of whether they passed or not. It was unusual to see Jun asking if comments were needed. Perhaps, it felt unfamiliar to Jun as well. Jisoo’s large eyes seemed to widen even more, probably sharing a similar sentiment as mine.
“I want to warn you in advance that what I’m about to say might upset Jisoo. I’m already starting to feel sorry.”
Jun raised his hand with a spoon on the table and asked again.
“If Jisoo has decided, please let me know. Can I give Jisoo comments from now on?”
Jun’s words were not about whether he would provide comments from now on or not. It might have been a question about whether Jisoo was mentally prepared to hear Jun’s comments, which could potentially upset her.
Perhaps, Jun didn’t even realize that it could be his best expression of consideration for Jisoo.
Jisoo’s complexion quickly darkened. However, it was an expression that most actors who anticipated criticism for their acting would commonly make. Many actors who had passed through the same process had similar expressions.
Fortunately, Jisoo seemed more eager to learn than fearful of comments. She probably had an idea of the outcome of the comments she would hear from Jun. Jisoo calmly requested Jun to go ahead, saying it was really okay, dispelling the fear she harbored.
“Understood. Um… We just watched Jisoo’s performance with the other judges. But, is this acting?”
Jisoo’s gaze subtly shook. I, too, felt the tension as if I were standing in front of an actor.
“It seems like you didn’t act.”
“…What?”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
