Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 319

In a cozy counseling room, a doctor, Seo-jun, and Seo Eun Hye were sitting. 

Today, Seo-jun came with his mother to hear the results of his psychological test.

Your obsession with acting is stronger than your peers, but it has a positive impact on your growth and you are handling it well, so its fine.

Seo Eun Hye, who was a bit nervous, asked.

Isnt it a problem if he has a strong desire for acting?

It depends on the childs personality. For example, when the parents have the same expectations,

The doctors words caught the attention of Seo Eun Hye and Seo-jun.

Some children try to meet those expectations. The parents expectations motivate them to move. But some children feel burdened by the same amount of expectations. For them, the parents indifference might be more effective.

The doctor smiled and said.

Acting works positively for Seo-jun. He really enjoys acting and wants to do more. Because of that, he gets to do various activities and experience more of the world.

Wow.

Seo-jun and Seo Eun Hye were amazed by the doctors words that sounded like a compliment.

He also has a lot of ambition.

Haha.

Seo-jun laughed as if he was hit by the doctors words.

His stress level is low and he has almost no worries about his career. There are no other problems either, so I have nothing more to say. Seo-jun and his parents should continue as they have been. Keep doing what you love.

The doctors words made Seo Eun Hye and Seo-jun smile brightly. 

The doctor also smiled along with the two people who looked alike.

Oh, teacher.

Yes?

Can I ask you something if you have some time?

The doctor blinked at Seo-juns words and checked his watch. 

He nodded as he saw that there was still some time left before the next students appointment.

Seo-juns counseling session ended early.

I have about 10 minutes left.

Thank you!

Seo Eun Hye, who knew what Seo-jun was going to do, said goodbye to the doctor and left the counseling room. 

She looked like she was going to tell Lee Min Joon, who was waiting for the test results, with her phone.

Seo-jun took out a notebook from his bag. It was a notebook where he wrote down the questions he had while analyzing the script.

Studying with books or documentaries alone had its limits.

Because of what Evan Block and Rachel Hill said, Seo-jun was working harder than ever on character creation. 

He might have created a past that even the director who came up with the work didnt think of.

But these details are important.

At a crossroads where he had to choose between a safe but long way or a risky but short way.

He needed the characters upbringing to decide that.

If the character had a big accident in the past, he would choose the safe way. 

If he had something urgent to do at his destination, he would choose the short way.

The characters history, which was the cause of all his actions, was deep and wide even though it would only be shown in a short moment in the movie. 

For a more lively character, Seo-jun worked hard today as well.

Seo-jun read the question at the top of his notebook.

Im curious about claustrophobia.

Claustrophobia?

The doctor tilted his head and soon felt overwhelmed by the barrage of questions.

Thats how 10 minutes passed.

Thank you!

Seo-jun greeted the doctor with a bright smile and got up from his seat.

Wow, thats amazing.

The doctor drank some water from his mug and exclaimed. 

He felt like he sensed Seo-juns passion for acting in that short time.

Seo Eun Hye, who was waiting outside the counseling room, smiled at Seo-jun.

Did you ask everything you wanted?

No. The time was too short. And I couldnt show him my acting either. I wanted him to see how my panic state changes over time and give me some advice. The time was too short.

The symptoms of panic state varied depending on the person, so even a psychiatrist needed a clear criterion that could be recognized. 

Even if it looked plausible to an ordinary person, it might look terrible to an expert.

Documentaries dont show the changes of patients over time very clearly. Doctors who have met many patients would know the order of those changes better, so I really wanted to ask.

Thats why Seo-jun had been waiting for today.

Do you want me to ask Eun Chan to find another psychiatrist?

Its okay!

Seo-jun said with a bright expression despite not being able to ask everything to the doctor.

The teacher gave me his phone number. He said to ask if I have any more questions.

The doctor, who saw Seo-juns passion, gave him his phone number without knowing it and told him to contact him if he had any more questions.

Maybe I dug my own grave.

But maybe he could get an autograph if he answered well?

The doctor, who had a bit of selfishness, coughed and prepared for the next counseling.

***

Seo-jun and Anh Da Ho boarded the plane to LA.

They left school early on Friday, went to the US, spent the weekend there, and planned to return to Korea on Sunday evening.

Monday is a rest day and well go to school from Tuesday. Are you sure youre not tired?

Anh Da Ho, who was sitting next to Seo-jun, asked. 

It was because of Seo-juns opinion that they could have moved more comfortably.

Im fine. The health check-up said I was very healthy.

Seo-jun smiled brightly at his worried manager and said.

I wonder what the secret of your health is.

Hahaha.

Seo-jun laughed at Anh Da Hos joke. Anh Da Ho also followed him and opened his mouth.

Bearound said they will have the first audition in two weeks. The first round is a video audition and the second round will be in the US. The announcement will be uploaded on the audition site today. I also told Kim Jong Hos agency.

Anh Da Ho lowered his voice when he said Kim Jong Ho. He didnt know how the news would leak out even though there were no reporters around.

Thank you, Da Ho hyung.

I hope you get it. It feels weird to see a Korean actor in Hollywood.

Me too. Im nervous.

***

After taking enough rest at the hotel, Seo-jun, Anh Da Ho, and the staff from Kings Agency who joined them later headed to Bearound.

Isnt it different from Marine Star, Da Ho hyung?

Yeah. This side seems a bit more calm.

Seo-jun and Anh Da Ho looked around as they felt a different atmosphere from Marine Stars company, which they had visited several times.

If Marine Star was decorated with colorful colors and had a strong personality, Bearound was decorated with calm colors and had a neat atmosphere.

Nice to meet you!

They waited for a while after telling the lobby and soon the planning team leader of Bearound, who was in charge of planning and producing [Survivors], greeted Seo-jun Lee and his manager warmly.

After exchanging greetings with the planning team leader, they followed him to the conference room.

As the planning team leader opened the door to the conference room, he saw a slightly small man sitting there, who quickly got up.

This is Director Jeffrey Rodex, one of the survivors.

Im Seo-jun Lee. Nice to meet you.

Im Jeffrey Rodex.

Seo-jun and Director Rodex shook hands.

The directors hand felt a bit cold, probably because he was nervous.

Then, you two can talk comfortably here. Manager, this way

The planning team leader and Anh Da Ho went to another conference room to write the contract, leaving only Seo-jun, Director Rodex, and an employee from Kings Agency, who had the protective rights of Seo-jun, in this conference room.

The employee from Kings Agency sat a little away from the actor and the director, not to disturb their conversation.

There was silence in the conference room.

Seo-jun looked at the snacks and scripts on the conference table and then at Director Rodex.

The director, who had a stiff expression and was rolling his eyes nervously, flinched when he met his gaze.

Seo-jun smiled brightly and relaxed his posture.

I enjoyed reading the script. Director Rodex.

Director Rodex seemed to feel more comfortable and exhaled.

Thank you. I also watched your works very well.

Please call me Jun. Director.

Okay. Jun.

The atmosphere eased as Director Rodex loosened up and asked.

Are you okay with acting with Davis Garrett? It must be hard.

I heard from Evan and Rachel. Hes not that bad.

Director Rodex quietly observed Seo-jun Lee.

Did superstars have a different mindset?

Seo-jun Lee looked really happy.

His cheeks were full of vitality, his eyes sparkled, and he had a bright aura.

He looked at Seo-jun, who seemed to have no worries, and wondered.

Jun.

Yes. Director.

Do you want to do a script reading? We have time.

He had already seen Seo-jun Lees works, but he wanted to see the acting of this dazzling actor with his own eyes.

Of course, he might not have enough time to analyze the character since I sent him the script not long ago.

He thought he might refuse.

But contrary to Director Rodexs worries,

Yes! Sure!

The magic word of script reading made Seo-jun smile widely.

Director Rodex felt like he saw a halo around the superstar.

Seo-jun, who had a bright expression, opened the script on the table and said.

Please tell me if there is anything to fix, director.

Okay. I will.

And Director Rodex blinked his eyes only once.

In that short time, Seo-jun Lees face, which was full of life as if he had seen a halo, turned pale as if he hadnt eaten a spoonful of soup.

Director Rodexs heart pounded as he watched Seo-jun Lees acting unfold right in front of him.

***

A while later.

Anh Da Ho and the planning team leader came back after finishing writing the contract in the next conference room.

Seo-jun smiled at Anh Da Ho who entered the conference room.

Da Ho hyung. Are you done?

Yeah. Just check it once at Kings Agency and sign it.

Unlike the planning team leader who tilted his head at Director Rodexs expression that looked like he had seen a ghost staring only at Seo-jun Lee, Anh Da Ho quickly understood the situation when he saw Seo-jun holding the script and laughed.

***

On the way to the hotel.

Anh Da Ho said to Seo-jun.

I added a clause that there will be no unreasonable filming in the contract.

Evan and Rachel said that Davis is not that bad.

Still, its better to have a safety clause. Its effective in America.

Well. If Da Ho hyung feels better.

Seo-jun nodded his head and Anh Da Ho said.

And they said they will release an article about your casting next week.

Thats fast.

Seo-jun thought for a moment and lifted his head from reading the script.

Then my article will come out first and then Uncle Jong Ho will audition?

Yeah. Thats right.

If an article came out that he and Davis Garrett were in it, there would be some people who would be interested in even a minor role audition.

Hopefully.

I hope it doesnt affect Uncle Jong Ho too much.

***

And two days later.

While Seo-jun was taking math class at school, an article came out as Bearound had predicted.

[Actor Seo-jun Lee, once again to Hollywood!]

[This time not Marines but Bearound!]

[The actors who appear with Seo-jun Lee are Redbone, Davis Garrett!]

[Jin Natra and Davis Garrett?! An unimaginable combination!]

-Wow! His next work is Hollywood!!

=He pops up from an unexpected place, Hollywood!

=It seems like America is the main stage for the second half of this year.

-Bearound? Its interesting that its not Marines.

-Ooh! Seo-jun Lee and Davis Garrett are in the same movie?

=Redbone has Jin Natra. This is a combination Ive never seen in Assemble.

=LOL Marines Are they crying?

-Isnt this the first time Seo-jun Lee and Davis Garrett act together?

=I think they had some friendship from various parties.

=They seem to get along well with Evan Block and Rachel Hill.

=I hope they get along well during filming too!

-But whats the story?

=It seems like a disaster movie.