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Chapter 4 – Are You Going to Act Again?
"So,
how are you? And how old are you this year......?"
"I'm
32 in Korean age."
Korean
age? So he'd been living in the United States. Lee Young-chang looked at Yoon
Jay with disbelief. He didn't have the air of someone who had lived in a
foreign country for a long time.
"It
says Yoon Jay on the outside......"
"I
don't want to reveal it. I'd like you to call me that too, Director."
"Those
were not good times for you?"
"It's
not good memories."
Lee
Young-chang's expression darkened for a moment, then he regained his composure.
Oddly
enough, there was no gap of more than 20 years between them. Lee Young-chang
excitedly told his story about his time filming <Children>, and after
winning the Film Festival. Yoon Jay responded appropriately.
"Even
now, there are so many people asking me to find you."
"That's
too much attention for a kid who just did a good impersonation. So
far......"
"No,
it's not. You were talented."
Lee
Young-chang still remembers the first time he saw Yoon Jae-hee.
At
the time, Lee Young-chang didn't expect much from the child actor. He thought
it would be a blessing if the child actor could even imitate it clumsily. He
can make up for the shortcomings in directing.
[It's
him!]
But
as soon as he saw Yoon Jae-hee's performance at the audition, a fire burned in
his heart. A genius had walked in.
He
was even more surprised when the filming started. At some point, Yoon Jae-hee's
mood suddenly changed. It became a little more colorful.
[Jae-hee,
why did you feel differently in this scene?]
[Because
of 'Mom'.]
The
'Mom' here is not Jeong Yeonjae, but actress Cho Youngmi. She was the mother
who acted alongside him in the work.
[What's
wrong with mom?]
[She's
really like a mom.]
[Hm?]
[I'm
just imitating Young-min.]
As
he named the child he had met for reference, he signaled that he was no longer
satisfied with just imitating.
This
kid, who is only ten years old, trying to put his style into his acting. Lee
Young-chang took a deep breath. He had met many child actors for
<Children>, but he had never met a child like this before.
[You
wanted to go beyond imitating Young-min and include your colors. Just like the
real Park Donghwa.]
[Um......
Yes.]
It
meant that he wanted to go beyond imitation and become the character, 'Park
Donghwa' himself, and he did it brilliantly.
Although
he doesn't seem to remember it now.
"So,
did you get married? What are you doing now?"
"No."
When
I answered that I wasn't doing anything right now, Director Lee Young-chang
expressed his inner feelings.
"......Are
you going to act again?"
"I
don't have any thoughts."
With
a firm answer, Lee Young-chang backed off easily. He felt indebted to young
Yoon Jay.
He
should have visited him a few times, not just when the filming was over. If he
had, he could have seen his genius in more works.
"I
thought there would be an uproar at the funeral."
The
internet community still brings him up when he's forgotten, and from the sound
of it, the industry still looks for him. But the funeral was quiet.
"Your
father hid it well."
"Why?
Because...... From what I remember, my father liked to brag."
"And
he regretted it greatly."
Lee
Young-chang returned what Yoon Suheon had asked for to Yoon Jay and stood up.
But Yoon Jay flatly refused and then escorted him outside.
'I
don't know what kind of life you lived, but......'
Lee
Young-chang looked back, many eyes following him as he turned to leave.
He
may be handsome, but it is probably because of the natural atmosphere that
makes him attract attention at least once, regardless of age or gender.
'I
don't think that kind of presence will just disappear......'
Perhaps
Yoon Jay will come back. Willingly or unwillingly.
***
The
inauguration ceremony was naturally tearful. Park Hyun-ah almost fainted and
was supported by her family members.
"Uhuhuuuuu!"
They
had already prepared themselves for their father's long battle. The twins, who
kept saying they were fine, were sobbing. They were trying to put on a cheerful
face.
"Hiks......"
"Shh......
It's okay."
Yoon
Jay helped Yoon Dohwa, who was stumbling because she cried so much, wrapped his
arms around her shoulders and patted her on the back.
[There's
something your father left me.]
Director
Lee Young-chang didn't just show up. When Yoon Suheon learned that his son had
contacted Yoon Jay through social media and was coming soon, Yoon Suheon began
preparing to welcome him.
[Are
the camera settings done?]
Perhaps
he already had a premonition that he would die before I arrived in Korea.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have left a video letter like this.
[Um......
Hi, Jae-hee.]
In
the video, his father looks different than he remembers. His skin was thick and
wrinkled due to his long illness, and he wore a hat on his head even though he
was indoors.
[It’s
been a while, right? How are you?]
After
greeting him awkwardly, Yoon Suheon said that his family had been destroyed
because of his fault. He even shed a tear, saying that his greed had hurt me.
[It's
not your fault that young you were hurt by people, it's all my fault.]
Yoon
Suheon, who dreamed of becoming an actor but failed to make his debut,
projected that dream onto his talented son.
He
said his son is different from him, who failed, and that he was desperate to
find a good project for his son.
He
turned a blind eye to his wife and son who were struggling in the field. He
rationalized that I would get better over time.
[I
don't ask for your forgiveness. I've already lost my qualification for that.]
[But
I will still ask for your forgiveness. I'm sorry, Jae-hee.]
As
soon as they divorced and left, he regretted it and spent his days drinking.
With
the help of Director Lee Young-chang, Yoon Suheon got back on his feet, met
Park Hyun-ah —an aspiring drama writer at the time, and remarried.
[I
hope you're happy in the future.]
My
childhood memories were terrible, but I didn't think it was my father's fault.
Adults can make mistakes too, and the people who put the dagger in me were the
ones at fault.
I
wish we could have talked face-to-face instead of on the phone screen like
this.
'Maybe
I should have come a little earlier......'
Yoon
Jay held Yoon Dohwa and patted her on the back, looking out the window. After
the inauguration ceremony was done, my father was wrapped in cloth.
Tears
didn't come out. But my nose was a little sore.
"Uhm,
I know I shouldn't be doing this here, but......"
At
the end of the funeral, Yoon Jay took the familiar business card from the other
party. While in the United States, he also received a lot of this kind of
recommendation.
His
father, who was not a talented actor but had an eye for a good screenplay, made
a name for himself in the production business.
Even
after he passed away, he remained an honorary member of the Board of Directors.
Park Hyun-ah is a drama writer and the twins are idols.
'The
whole family is in the entertainment industry.'
So,
it was safe to say that almost every entertainment agency came to the funeral.
"Oppa,
did you get another business card?"
"Shouldn't
you rest?"
"I
felt better after crying so hard."
Yoon
Dohwa smiled sheepishly with eyes that hadn't yet subsided. She's shy.
Yoon
Jay laughed softly. When the ceremony was over, he had to hug Yoon Dojun, who
was annoyed and asked why I only sticking to his little sister.
Yoon
Jay was quite happy about that. His half-siblings in the U.S. don't like to be
hugged very much.
"So,
are you going back to the United States now?"
"Well,
I don't know......"
As
they walked out of the arboretum after the funeral, Yoon Jay glanced at the
twins.
Mr.
and Mrs. Jenkins were loving parents, and he considered Maria's children as his
family, but it was Yoon Jay who felt awkward and turned to leave.
It
was a little refreshing to see someone who has the same bloodline as me.
Besides, there's nothing I have to go back to anyway, so should I stay a little
bit?
"I'm
going to stay for a while."
The
twins' faces lit up at that answer. When Park Hyun-ah asked if I had a place to
stay in South Korea, Yoon Jay shook his head.
"I
can't be more indebted to you."
"You
don't owe me anything. If it's too much for you, you can stay in your father's
workshop. It's yours."
"I'll
think about it."
His
father revised his will and left Yoon Jay a small house. Yoon Jay was reluctant
to accept it, but his paternal relatives said it was okay to accept that
amount.
"Hyung!
I'm on vacation. Let’s go have fun together!"
"I
envy you...... I don't have time."
During
the funeral, Yoon Jay was a model of a dependable adult, and the twins were
excited to have time to spend together.
"But,
will you be acting again?"
"Oppa,
give me those business cards. I'll tell you which company is good."
Park
Hyun-ah was also waiting for my answer. I wonder, is she curious too? But I
shook my head.
"Then
what are you going to do......?"
"I'm
going to do some side hustles."
***
It
seemed that I would stay here for a long time to spend time with the twins.
I
had thought positively of Director Lee Young-chang's proposal to re-release
<Children>, it would bring in some money to pay the bills.
But
staying still didn't suit my temper.
"Hello,
is this Jung Seung-woo -ssi's number?"
(Yes,
it is. But, who are you?)
"It's
me. Jay."
(Jay......?
Huh! Hyung -nim, what is this number? Did you just come to Korea?!)
Yoon
Jay looked away from the phone. Although Seung-woo is a little noisy, he is
nice and friendly, so we kept in touch a few times.
After
talking about each other's recent situation, I suggested meeting up to talk and
Jung Seung-woo accepted the suggestion.
"Here."
"Ja-Jay
Hyung -nim?"
Upon
arriving at the meeting place, Jung Seung-woo's eyes widened at the sight of
Yoon Jay and he froze in place.
He
shuffled over and sat down across from me. The big man's niggling behavior drew
even more stares.
"Wo-wow.
You're not what I imagined you to be."
"How
did you imagine me?"
"I
thought you would be a gruff person type. Your voice is really low,
so......"
Jung
Seung-woo had only ever seen Yoon Jay in a mask, and this was the first time he
had seen his bare face. He continued to admire him.
"I
spoke to the CEO about your request on the phone, and I think we can do it
because we're short-handed."
"Thanks."
"Hyung
-nim, if it’s your level, the balance will be disrupted. Ah! But you still need
to do interview with our CEO. Are you free now?"
"Good."
I
like it because it's refreshing. After arriving at the office with Jung
Seung-woo, Yoon Jay raised his eyebrows at the large space, few desks, and lots
of exercise equipment.
"This
place is well-equipped."
"It
is, isn't it? No other security company has this kind of equipment."
If
Jung Seung-woo —a simple employee can boast like this, the company must have a
good atmosphere. I follow him inside, where a few people are talking.
"Mr.
CEO, I'm here to see you."
"Yes."
The
CEO, who was doing sit-ups, stood up and extended his hand.
"Hello,
Sir. I'm Yoon Jay."
"I'm
Park Chul-woo, CEO of Wings Company. Oh, sorry. My hands are sweaty......"
"It's
okay."
Yoon
Jay didn't mind and held his hand without hesitation. Park Chul-woo raised one
eyebrow at the firmness of his hand. His body, visible through the coat, seemed
to be quite solid as well......
'He
also looks handsome.'
Attracting
attention to themself wasn't a good thing for a bodyguard, but they are
currently short of people to expand their business in celebrity protection.
Park Chul-woo nodded at the people in the middle of a duel.
"That
is how our interviews work, is it okay? Let's see what you can do."
"Yes."
Yoon
Jay took off his coat and left it on the floor. This was what he had hoped for.
"Then
who will play against...... Seung-woo, will you do it?"
"No,
I don't want to do it."
"You?"
Jung
Seung-woo was a chatty person, but his skills were outstanding, and he was
always confident enough to not miss the rookie test.
However,
it was strange to see him shaking his head quickly like that.
"I
never won against him."
"Really?"
It's
more interesting. Park Chul-woo's eyes lit up.
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