108. Youngjin Na (2)

“drama? I? with you? suddenly?”

“yes. Hyung, you have a lot of interest in being a drama general producer.”

“That’s right. Isn’t that too out of the blue?”

Saying that, Na Young-jin’s eyes shook. Instant reactions never lie. It’s obviously embarrassing, but it’s also an unavoidable fact that your heart is beating.

Isn’t Na Young-jin’s situation like that now? At one time, the best entertainment PD at a broadcasting station was in a position to supply programs to juniors.

“Didn’t the situation get a little out of the blue?”

“A little too much.”

“But I am serious. To be honest, I might be filming a drama. But while the drama is being filmed, I can’t just stick to the set. It will be the same in the future. Because I will continue to create new works.”

At Jaeik’s words, Na Youngjin finally realized that everything he said to him was sincere and kept his mouth shut.

“Even if it’s just what I’m doing right now. Writing the second part of the world behind the scenes, writing the heroes of the other world, which is being serialized in Korea, working on animations, working on webtoons, and co-writing the world behind Spielberg.”

“ah.”

It was a huge schedule. Does that feel like making three or four programs at the same time?

“So. I can visit the filming set and help with the filming, but I can’t do all the process myself.”

There was a contract and there was also a situation in China, so of course more attention would be paid than the decision to become a villain that was filmed at Mflix.

And now, this proposal was not simply an offer made by friendship and circumstances. It was a decision made after looking at Na Young-jin’s numerous entertainment programs and the programs he created, listening to and analyzing the stories of people around him.

“So I want to scout him to the Challenge Everything Factory. Brother, make the program you want. And if you like the video contents I make, you can take charge of the work. Or you can dig a new nutube channel and be active.”

Na Young-jin’s ability was sufficient. If only the plate was made. And now, isn’t this edition literally the right one?

The entertainment PD’s first drama is a fusion historical drama, and it is the first Korean debut work by a writer from the behind the scenes world. There is no need for any conditions. Mflix said they would take my side.

“3 days. Please reply within three days.”

Because drama production will be taking its first steps in earnest soon. In the meantime, there was a lot to do. From directing direction to storyboard work and art work.

Of course, working with the director who will be filming the video is the direction to make a better drama than doing it alone.

Jaeik stood up without listening to Na Youngjin’s answer. It was clear that Na Young-jin’s condition would not be heard no matter what he said.

—

‘drama. drama. drama.’

“senior? senior? What are you so dazed about? It’s been like that since yesterday.”

“Dra… Huh? What?”

Na Young-jin was startled by the hand gesture of his junior holding his shoulder and waking up from his thoughts.

“Dra? Are you a dragoon? Did you come here to play games in a PC room?”

“Oh, uh, no. But why?”

“It’s been looking serious since yesterday. Director Park, are you going to f*ck again?”

“A day or two?”

“Oh wow, did you really hear the mango? Senior Shin is also preparing to change jobs.”

“Is it true?”

“yes. That senior is also in danger of blowing up a variety show that has settled down in the season system because of the cut-off for that 3 years or something. They said they were going to JBS. These days, there are dramas and entertainment, and they scout talent in all directions, so you hear the sound of a black hole.”

A junior PD was chattering from the side, but I couldn’t hear it well. It’s just that my heart is shaken more as I see the motives or senior and junior PDs who grew up here with him leave here one by one.

“Brother.”

“yes?”

“You take care of my winter vacation.”

“yes? no why all of a sudden me? It’s the second season now.”

Park Hyeong-joo’s expression was ambiguous, but the corners of his mouth twitched. Putting aside the intention, it was a program that would be a hit once it was handed over.

“just. 3 years and Nabal. You can do well because you have the foundation. Me too.”

Na Young-jin nodded. Those words just now were close to what he was saying to himself.

Didn’t you originally try to set up an outsourcing production when you moved over here from terrestrial broadcasting? It’s just that once I become a manager, it’s hard to pay much attention to the filming site and I couldn’t do what I wanted, so I just picked up a new nest.

And just like that time, it’s just moving to a new nest. It was just like that.

I wonder if the worry is too short, but it’s obvious that the longer the worry, the more difficult it will be.

—

2 weeks later at the script reading site.

“Is the real director still unconfirmed?”

“I haven’t heard anything either? What the hell are you thinking?”

Before the reading started, the production crew and some actors, who had gathered in groups of threes and threes, participated in the reading without knowing who was in charge of directing.

On the contrary, the actors and the production crew who participated were also more embarrassed when they made cryptic expressions. Even the producers don’t know how to direct.

In the drama, directing meant a lot. Of course, the script is important and the actors are important, but isn’t directing the role of the captain of how to make the drama?

“Are we going to be okay?”

“It will be fine. It costs several billion dollars per synagogue.”

Even the lead actors I knew were gathering in groups of threes and threes to talk about the future of the drama.

To be honest, if it was a normal drama, I would have kicked out and grabbed the collar and started f*cking.

The name of Song Jae-ik, whose stock price is soaring high without knowing that it is sky-high right now, and even Mflix. All of that was putting them through once again.

Of course, I haven’t seen the most important writer yet, so I can’t measure the size of what kind of person he is. However, not everyone thought to just pass by.

As the predicted script reading time approached, cameras, staff, and actors were all seated at Mflix to film the reading scene, but the main director and writer had yet to arrive.

“The writer and the director are coming in.”

At the words of the assistant director, everyone headed to the door leading to the reading site, followed by Jaeik with a smile on his face and Na Youngjin with a slightly awkward expression.

“what? Aren’t you Na Youngjin PD? Didn’t you say you resigned from TVM?”

“Why are you here? Is it just an observer? You two are close.”

The chatter of people who did not know the situation spread to the reading site. Most of the expressions were unbelievable. no way. Could it be that PD Na Young-jin, who was active in entertainment, is the director of this drama?

Then, as Jaeik sat down and Na Youngjin, still looking awkward, sat down next to him, the agitation in the reading room was instantly enveloped in silence.

“It’s on time. hello. This is Song Jae-ik, who wrote the script for the Annals of Ghosts in Joseon. Since there is already a lot of talk on the news, I will reduce my introduction. Although it has been discussed with OMCTV and Mflix, my role will not end simply as a writer. It’s because I plan to directly or indirectly intervene in the drama in a lot of ways. I hope everyone stays healthy until the moment when the end credits roll for the last episode of the drama.”

When Jaeik finished his greetings, applause rang out from the production team. Even the actors who came to their senses belatedly clapped their hands.

Na Young-jin stood up from her seat, probably feeling relieved now.

“Yeah. Seeing the actors and production staff like this makes me feel an infinite sense of responsibility. Directed by Na Young-jin. I will try to create works that people will remember.”

Hesitate for a while. Jaeik clapped his hands excitedly, but the toxic actor crossed his arms and frowned with a disapproving expression.

Anyone can see that I openly show that I am dissatisfied. Even when the camera is rolling.

‘Hmm. Was it Hyun Jin-woo?’

When I saw the face, a profile came into my mind. Main character role. He was an actor who was not involved in the casting, but was decided by OMCTV and Mflix.

He was an actor with a solid filmography, even though he had never played a leading role or cast.

‘Come to think of it, what did Jeongyeon say then?’

Did you say that you are more proud of your job as a drama or actor than you thought, and because of that, you have a lot of trouble and easily ignore other occupations?

“Is the drama a joke?”

just as expected. Hyun Jin-woo openly expressed his dissatisfaction as soon as Na Young-jin’s greetings were over.

“What do you mean?”

“It is said that making a drama is a joke. It’s a good project in its own way, and the production company’s will to make the drama a success was good, so I decided to appear in it.”

At those words, someone slightly sympathized, and someone turned their heads as if they were uncomfortable. But what was certain was that the atmosphere was getting hotter as soon as it got colder.

“What is this. A writer who predicts that entertainment PDs will interfere more than scripts? This is not a playground. It is a sacred drama set.”

“It is a strange thing.”

And Jaeik, who had been listening to the words until the end without a change in expression, met Hyun Jin-woo’s eyes as if he was interested.

“No one here thinks that a drama that costs 2 billion won per episode, or over 20 billion won in total, is a joke. Including OMC and Mflix, which pay the money directly. If not, does that mean you don’t agree with the producer’s decision? Director Na Young-jin, whom I had a hard time with. The fact that I intervene in a drama outside of the script. Obviously, this part must have been done under the consent of Mflix and OMCTV.”

“It’s not like that…!”

It wasn’t too hard. It is also true that I thought that since I am a young writer in my mid-twenties, I would be comfortable if I set the right atmosphere. Clearly, the calculations were laid.

Isn’t that why the other actors watched this situation without opening their mouths when they said that?

But that young writer brought in a production company here. Even the people at the production company were looking at themselves and drawing this situation with serious expressions. No, he was staring at himself.

Hyun Jin-woo’s face became contemplative. Because the flow has completely gone.

“Oh yeah. That’s strange. I clearly expressed my dissatisfaction, but neither this nor that. So what’s your complaint? Should I rob everything before making a drama, or should I just pile it up? It’s at the script reading, but how messy it must be when you go to the set. He said, “You don’t know what an entertainment producer knows, but what a young writer doesn’t know.”

Hyun Jin-woo was speechless and unable to refute Jae-ik’s words. Because Jae-ik was coming out stronger than I thought. I thought I would give in moderation and moderately bow down.

“If other actors have problems, talk to them now. It is unacceptable to go into drama production and drag something other than what happens on the set.”

In addition, the gaze of the people around you is not good at this point. Even if you set up a confrontational angle with the production company and production team, it is the learning that is tiring in the end. Someone might call it Gap-eul, but that was the equivalent of a top-class leading actor, not me.

Besides, aren’t the people from Mflix and OMCTV looking at you with burning eyes? It’s like they’re about to say something right away.

“sorry. It was never meant to be.”

In the end, Hyun Jin-woo lowered his head first and the case was settled. Even if your face is still full of dissatisfaction.

“That’s fortunate.”

Jaeik looked at the officials from Mflix and OMCTV with a cold gaze and said.

“It’s not common, but enough, that the actors change only during the script reading. There is no such thing.”

At those words, Hyun Jin-woo, Kwon Ji-hyung, and Nam Hee-cheol all swallowed dry saliva. It’s because Jaeik always smiles and shows only the good side of people. Aren’t you an artist in the position of absolute power here?

Besides, if Song Jae-ik had expressed his opinion on all the roles, they would have chosen some of them. Besides, it was Jae-Ik who fully considered their situation.

But, of course, they chose the actor who just made the atmosphere cool.

“Then let’s start reading the script.”

When the situation was settled, Jaeik smiled and looked at the people sitting at the long conference table.

In the end, it was a face that I had to see for six months or more when the drama production was completed. It was also something I did with the thought that it wouldn’t be comfortable for both of us if we grabbed it before we started.

Anyway, the production of the drama started and I was so curious about what the drama director Na Young-jin would make.