Chapter 32 Team Turmoil
Han Yunxing hadn't expected the character to be so complex; after receiving the script, she discovered that her role was much larger than she had imagined.
As a complete novice, the director of the production team, although he received a recommendation from the writer, had more faith in another actress.
On the day of the audition, Han Yunxing entered the audition venue amidst numerous subtle scrutiny.
Sky Castle tells the story of the struggle of the upper class in South Korea over the education of their children. Han Yoon-sung receives an invitation from the female lead's eldest daughter.
Han Yunxing only received the script for the first three episodes. After consulting with some people, she carefully wrote a character biography on it. The character Jiang Yirui is cute and pitiful. She is single-mindedly studying hard to get into Seoul National University Medical School, but she is also stubbornly determined to be number one.
Although she didn't know how the plot would unfold, Han Yunxing understood the "excellent student quality" that the author had mentioned when they contacted him.
Inside the audition room, the director, writer, and investors looked at Han Yunxing, who was standing in front of them in a high school uniform, with satisfaction. Regardless of her acting skills, the image of a rich, academically gifted girl was very fitting.
"Yunxing, please perform a speech by Jiang Yirui at the book club."
As a top student, Jiang Yirui is proud and selfish. For 15 years, starting from the age of 4, she has been doing her best to realize her family's dream of three generations becoming doctors.
When the agent first saw the script, he had some doubts. The script was high-standard for a complete newcomer, but if the character was not played well, he would be seen as arrogant.
However, Han Yunxing felt that since she was going to accept a script, she might as well choose an interesting one. While waiting for the audition, she even took acting classes.
Seeing Han Yunxing's audition now, with the others sitting in the chairs exchanging glances and tilting their heads, although there's still room for improvement, her acting is indeed spirited, and she has a great sense of camera presence. Her experience as an MC has also made her lines sound very pleasant.
Overall, the audition process went smoothly, and the results were announced on the same day. Since the audition was to be filmed and then broadcast, Han Yunxing would officially begin her first acting experience in the next three or four months.
Han Yoon-sung's fans were overjoyed and excited after seeing the announcement, as they would be able to see more of Yoon-sung's personality.
The filming schedule was very busy, and Han Yunxing also had to attend autograph sessions, fan meetings, and record music at Music Core on the weekend, which made her already slender figure even thinner.
"Yunxing, eat more."
During lunch break, Lian Jingya touched Han Yunxing's face, a little worried about her health. In the drama, the two played mother and daughter, and Lian Jingya habitually looked after her after filming.
Knowing that she lacked experience, Han Yunxing often consulted the senior members of the group during her breaks. Everyone liked this girl; she was well-behaved, sweet-talking, and had a serious attitude.
"The director already told me," Han Yunxing said, holding her face in her hands, looking utterly dejected. "I've been losing weight lately, and the change is quite noticeable on camera."
Not to mention the people in the crew, even Han Daoen, whom I hadn't seen much for more than half a month, bought a lot of supplements for Han Yunxing after her last visit to the set.
Han Yunxing hated drinking supplements, but since it was her brother's love, she eventually finished it while holding her nose.
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Han Yoon-sung was busy, and Kwon Ji-yong was just as busy.
It was supposed to be a typical busy day, but Kwon Ji-yong was called to Yang Hyun-suk's office as soon as he arrived at the company.
When Han Yunxing finished filming, it was almost midnight. The group of kids were planning to have dinner together when Han Yunxing received a call from Kwon Ji-yong's manager.
Did something happen at this time?
"Yoonsung-ssi, are you free to go back to Cheongdam-dong now?"
The voices on the other end were a bit noisy, which Han Yunxing found strange; Kwon Ji-yong's manager had never been so presumptuous before.
Sensing the hidden truth, Han Yunxing covered the receiver and apologized to her friends at the dinner party.
Once they were in the car, Han Yoon-sung asked the person opposite her, "What happened, Ji-yong oppa?"
Trusting in the long-standing relationship between Han Yoon-sung and Kwon Ji-yong, the manager explained the details.
After listening with a frown, Han Yunxing told Han Mingyou to drive home immediately.
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Hearing the sound of someone entering a password and pushing the door open, Kwon Ji-yong raised his head from under his arms.
The motion-sensor light in the entryway was on, the only light source in the space, and Han Yunxing entered bathed in its glow.
With a soft sigh, Han Yunxing looked at the person curled up silently on the single sofa and sat down next to him.
"It's my fault for not taking my brother's feelings to heart."
Kwon Ji-yong's buzzing voice broke the silence.
Han Yunxing didn't interrupt him, listening to Quan Zhilong's trembling voice expressing his confusion and helplessness.
"Oppa, you've done a great job."
"Yunxing: I'm so tired."
Kwon Ji-yong felt like he had a lump of cotton stuck in his throat. He had been pulled aside and scolded by Yang Hyun-suk that morning, but none of that could compare to the huge shock of finding out that his teammate had used drugs.
They clearly promised to hold a 20th anniversary concert.
"I'll go with you to the checkup."
Han Yoon-sung wanted to know how to make Kwon Ji-yong feel better, but she couldn't figure it out.
"I can do it."
Kwon Ji-yong didn't want Han Yoon-sung to worry about him. Recently, they could only video chat, but it was only a few quick calls. He knew how busy Han Yoon-sung had been lately.
"I want to be someone you can rely on."
Han Yunxing stood up and squatted down next to Kwon Ji-yong's legs, reaching out to hold his drooping hand.
Feeling the warmth from his palm, Kwon Ji-yong gripped it tightly in return: "This is good. It's enough for you to stay by my side."
In the end, Han Yoon-sung did not accompany Kwon Ji-yong to the test, and Kwon Ji-yong silently accepted the test.
He was quiet for several days after returning, and his depressed mood only improved when Han Yunxing was with him.
Seeing the two people who had both lost weight, Han Daoen couldn't help but visit them.
"You, go back to sleep."
Han Daoen, who usually speaks gently to her younger sister, saw Han Yunxing's dark circles and forcefully pushed her into the room.
"Tell me about it."
He beckoned people to the balcony, and regardless of Kwon Ji-yong's somewhat bad mood, Han Do-eun lit a cigarette.
Kwon Ji-yong took the cigarette case from Han Dao-en, lit a cigarette, and with a crisp click of the lighter, he turned his head slightly to light it.
Taking a deep breath, Kwon Ji-yong's inscrutable expression became blurred in the smoke.
Han Daoen sneered when he heard Kwon Ji-yong say that he hadn't managed the team well.
"You are a human being, not a god."
Han Daoen wanted to wake Kwon Ji-yong up and stop him from taking all the responsibility upon himself like a savior.
"You should be more concerned about your youngest member than about what has already happened."
Han Daoen had heard some rumors recently, but before she could tell Quan Zhilong, something else happened on Quan Zhilong's side.
"Yang Xianshuo, you should be more careful."
Seeing the fire rekindle in Kwon Ji-yong's dim eyes, Han Dao-en patted the shoulder of the person next to her.
"You need to pull yourself together, bro."
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