Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 234

After the happiest birthday ever, the days went back to normal.

Seo-jun came to his room after dinner and stared at the application form he brought from school with a pen in his hand.

[Graduation Performance Application Form]

The pen in his right hand spun around.

Hmm.

He hesitated to write his name right away because he didnt have a script that he liked to perform on stage. But he wanted to do a play. 

Seo-jun decided to stop worrying and wrote his name on the application form.

If I want to do it, Ill do it!

He thought he would have to look for a script hard until the summer vacation when he would start preparing for real. 

He filled out the application form happily, humming a tune.

Oh, right. Uncle Jong-ho and Da-jin said they would come to see my performance.

He remembered what Kim Jong-ho and Lee Da-jin said and picked up his phone.

<Im doing a graduation performance. Can you really come?

Lee Da-jin: You are!

Lee Da-jin: Dont worry! I have a good way!

Kim Jong-ho: Yeah. Ill definitely come to see it.

How are they going to see the end-of-year performance that only school staff can see?

He finished the application form, sent a message to Kim Jong-ho and Lee Da-jin who said they would come to see his performance, and thought for a moment. 

He shrugged his shoulders.

They must have a way since they said they would come.

***

Whos the guest lecturer this time?

As they headed to the largest practice room 1 of Yeoul Arts Middle School, Kang Jae-han asked and Seo-jun and the kids recalled the guest lecturers who came in their first and second year.

Actor Kim Jung-min came too.

And Director Park Joo-eun.

And some writers.

The guest lecturer class of Yeoul Arts Middle School was held once every two weeks.

They invited actors, directors, writers, and staff who participated in special shootings to listen to their stories. 

It was one of the reasons why Seo-jun entered Yeoul Arts Middle School.

I missed the second semester classes because of filming.

The filming of Shadowman 3 was fun, but he regretted missing the guest lectures.

They entered practice room 1 and saw the acting class 3-1 students already there. They greeted each other warmly and sat down. 

The kids whispered.

Last year, the martial arts director of Escape came too.

Really?

Seo-juns eyes widened at the familiar name.

They said martial arts are essential for filming.

We practiced the action that Seo-jun did too. They even brought the mannequin they used for filming?

The kids told Seo-jun about the guest lecturers who came in the second semester of their second year.

Directors, writers, actors, staff, stuntmen.

They were not famous people. 

They were people who would say Oh, that drama director? when they heard the title of their work.

But they were also people who were more likely to work with them when they got roles. They couldnt work with star directors or star writers from the beginning.

Yang Joo-hee said.

But it seems like more famous people are coming since Seo-jun entered our school. Not super famous actors, though.

They must be busy. Ji-ho, who do you want to come?

As they talked about who they wanted as guest lecturers, Seo-jun and the kids closed their mouths at the opening door. 

The teacher who taught acting class 3 arrived at the practice room.

Then Ill introduce you to our guest lecturer. Please come in.

The teacher smiled and said, and someone came in through the open door.

Huh?

Seo-jun blinked his eyes at the familiar face and smiled brightly. 

Unlike Seo-jun, who was full of joy, the acting class 3 students were speechless at the appearance of an actor they never expected to see here.

Hello. Im actor Kim Jong-ho.

Actor Kim Jong-ho appeared as a special guest lecturer at Yeoul Arts Middle School.

When the kids were too surprised to say anything, Kim Jong-ho made eye contact with Seo-jun and smiled with a mischievous expression. 

Seo-jun also waved his hand slightly with a happy heart.

Kim Jong-ho greeted the kids and started his lecture.

He explained the most basic aspects of acting in a way that was easy for them to understand and also talked about what was important when filming.

You all go to auditions a lot, right?

Yes!

This is something that happened when I was judging an audition

Seo-jun heard stories he didnt know from Kim Jong-hos mouth. 

The kids listened attentively to the exciting and vivid stories from the scene. 

The actors story was very different from the kids perspective.

Uncle Jong-ho was good at acting, but also good at teaching.

Kim Jong-ho not only lectured, but also watched the kids acting.

It was a sudden acting, but the acting class kids were always preparing for auditions, so they had some free acting to show. 

Some of them couldnt do well because they were nervous, but most of them were satisfied with Kim Jong-hos guidance.

The special guest lecture ended and the acting class kids left practice room 1 with happy faces.

Well go first!

Okay.

Seo-jun and Kim Jong-ho stayed until the end and talked.

Uncle Jong-ho. How did you come here? You didnt tell me, so I was surprised.

Kim Jong-ho laughed playfully, remembering Seo-juns face that looked really surprised.

I told you. Ill come to see your performance. If I come as a guest lecturer, I can see the end-of-year performance. Its hard to make time because I have to teach all grades 1, 2, and 3.

I see. Is Da-jin coming too?

Da-jin will probably come in two weeks.

So this was their way.

Not bad.

No, it was a great way.

The kids were happy to have a good class, and Uncle Jong-ho could see the graduation performance.

Seo-jun thought of his friends who would be surprised to see Lee Da-jin in two weeks and decided to keep his mouth shut until the next class.

And two weeks later, a special guest lecture.

Lee Da-jin entered through the wide-open door.

Wow!

Sister! Im a fan!

The kids cheered at the appearance of Lee Da-jin, who was sweeping everything from Escape to commercials. 

It was a completely different reaction from when Kim Jong-ho came, and Seo-jun burst into laughter.

Lee Da-jin was closer in age to them and the kids asked her questions comfortably. 

Lee Da-jin talked as if she was telling her peers about her filming stories. 

Lee Da-jins lecture had empathy and more relatable advice.

Dont be discouraged just because youre a child actor!

Yes!

The second special guest lecture also pleased the kids.

Park Do-hoon: I heard from Da-jin.

Park Do-hoon: I want to see Seo-juns play too!

Lee Ji-seok: I heard too.

Lee Ji-seok: Jong-ho hyung!

Kim Jong-ho: LOL

He expected Lee Ji-seok to argue with Kim Jong-ho as usual. 

It was a common pattern, so Seo-jun, Park Do-hoon, and Lee Da-jin just ignored it.

Lee Da-jin: So youre both going to be guest lecturers?

Park Do-hoon: Yeah, luckily they havent decided on the lecturers yet.

<Then come in two weeks?

Park Do-hoon: Yeah, I think Ill go first.

Two weeks later, Park Do-hoon appeared at Yeoul Arts Middle School.

Park Do-hoon told them about his days as a child actor. 

And he also told them another story. 

The slump he had when he was in Inner Hospital. 

The kids widened their eyes at his story.

He was in a slump when he acted so well?

Park Do-hoon talked about the change that these kids would face someday.

Changing your image from a child actor to an adult actor is hard. Its not just other peoples eyes, but you wont like yourself either. So you try to do too much to transform perfectly.

Then what should we do?

The most important thing is to know objectively how your acting is. You have to accept that this is your best right now and take roles that suit you. Thats how you change little by little.

Park Do-hoons lecture gave them a lot to think about. 

The kids left practice room 1 with serious faces, deep in thought.

Park Do-hoon smiled at Seo-jun.

Its amazing to see Seo-jun in a school uniform.

Really?

You look like a professional actor on the set, but you look different when you laugh and chat with your friends. So this is how Seo-jun lives at school.

He sounded like a parent somehow. Seo-jun chatted with Park Do-hoon and left practice room 1. Yang Joo-hee asked him.

Seo-jun.

Yeah?

Is actor Lee Ji-seok coming in two weeks?

How did you know?

Seo-jun asked with a deflated face, hoping to surprise his friends.

How can I not know when this happens?

Really?

Kim Joo-kyung nodded and agreed with Yang Joo-hees words.

It seems that most of the guest lecturers who are coming will also come to see your graduation performance. The director and writer of Inner Hospital, the director of Reverse, the director of Escape, and so on.

The lectures by directors and writers were also helpful for the kids, so Yeoul Arts Middle School didnt refuse them. No, they welcomed the star directors and star writers with open arms.

Kim Jong-ho, Lee Da-jin, Park Do-hoon, Lee Ji-seok, and the directors and writers.

The names of the special guest lecturers that came out of Seo-juns mouth were more dazzling than ever. 

Unlike the guest lecturers from last year who would say Oh, that drama writer? when they heard the title of their work, they were amazing people who could recall successful works just by their names.

I have to prepare hard for the graduation performance.

The kids swallowed hard at Seo-juns words that most of the special guest lecturers might come to see his graduation performance.

And two weeks later. 

The day of actor Lee Ji-seoks special guest lecture.

The release date of Shadowman 3 was announced.

[Shadowman 3, coming in June!]

-Ahhh!! Ive been waiting!

-Its really coming out. I waited a year for a day.

-I want to see it so bad but I dont want to cry

-Its the last time Ill see Shadowman, Bel Natra, and Jin Natra

-I have to see it on the first day! Advance booking!

Following the release date of Shadowman 3, new articles were uploaded.

[Shadowman series, re-released!]

[Assemble 1, 2 re-released!]

[Meet Shadowman at the theater!]

[Lets review! Shadowman series!]

[Lets learn about the world of Shadowman series!-Interview with YouTuber Moviegoer]

-? Not TV but theater? Im glad I can see it on a big screen but its amazing.

-Its been a long time since I saw Shadowman 1 in theaters.

-Almost 10 years ago. It was fresh

-There must be some kids who dont remember Shadowman because they were too young. If youre 20 now, you were 10 when Shadowman 1 came out.

=10 years old I wonder if they remember

-They must have seen it on TV reruns, but the theater is different.

=The shocking appearance of William!

=I never thought that actor would grow up so well;;;

-Wow. Should I do the crying challenge again?

The promotion of Shadowman 3, which started in earnest, was unexpected.

What is this?

Park Sung-won, who was planning to spend a whole day watching the Shadowman series and Assemble series, opened his mouth wide at the internet article.

He thought the four movies would be re-released on the same day, but they werent.

[Shadowman! Coming on May 15th!]

[Shadowman VS Greenwing! Whats your choice?]

[Vote with your ticket! Well give you a hero figure and a small gift!]

-??? What is this???

-Theres no 1 in Shadowman 1!

=This is that. The title when they didnt have a series plan!

-Theyre also voting???

=Wow! The figures and gifts are the same as back then!

-Oh my! Theyre even doing TV ads!

=The ads are also the same;;;

-Whats with the voting?? Did Shadowman 1 and Greenwing 1 have a vote??

=22 Shadowman 1 and Greenwing 1 were released on the same day?

=333 Ive never seen anything like this before?

=The three above. How old are you?

-Ahem. You see. These two movies were released by the same production company at the same time.

=They were filler movies for Redbone 2, which didnt have a series plan yet(wistful)

=No one would have known they would be this big(proud)

-I was going to watch it on VOD at home, but how can I not go to the theater when they do this much!

-Vote! Shadowman will win again!

-Greenwing is also released?

=The theaters are few, but it seems to be released.

-Some nostalgia trip theyre doing.