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Chapter 7 – Right Behind You
"Just
create one good piece of work. Then this place is yours."
"Father."
"Get
out."
Cho
Yoo-kyung, who became the youngest department head at KE Entertainment after
graduating from college, gritted her teeth.
She
didn't want to be like her older brother —a Hanryang whom she didn't want to
call oppa, who only used his position to get involved with actresses, and at
the same time, he didn't have the desire to create a good work like her.
T/N:
Hanryang = A person with no occupation, who spends money generously and
enjoys a life of pleasure.
'Just
create one good work. It's easier said than done.'
What
the hell is the definition of a good work? A successful Box Office? Or an
award-worthy work? Or a work that will unearth some good gems?
'I
guess it means creating several works.'
This
was her father's test. He hoped that if she stood out just a bit, she could get
rid of her useless brother.
(Sunbae,
do you have time?)
When
Cho Yoo-kyung was frantically searching for a project to invest in, she was
contacted by Lee Young-chang, who made his directorial debut with a short film.
He was a junior whom she had been watching closely because of his good taste
and directing skills.
The
script he sent was unique. She stopped what she was doing and read the script
over and over again.
'The
script is good, but......'
Can
this really be made? The main character is at most an elementary school
student. And he has cerebral palsy.
Would
any child actor be able to pull off such a role? Apart from that, can he get
investment with a young main character like this?
"So,
why did you send this to me?"
"......Do
you have any money?"
Cho
Yoo-kyung's passion for movies led her to the Department of Theater and Film,
but she kept in secret the fact that she was a member of the KE Group's main
family.
She
drove a nice car and carried luxury goods, so there were rumors that she was
from a well-to-do family. So, it was clear that he contacted her out of a
desire to grasp at straws.
'I
have a good feeling.'
But
this work seemed unrealistic.
Even
if the production happens to be a good fit, there is no guarantee that it will
be a successful box office.
But
Cho Yoo-kyung didn't throw away the synopsis of <Children> and kept it on
her desk. It kept catching her eye. If it was made well, maybe......
"Get
the actor first. Then, I'll judge it."
Cho
Yoo-kyung withheld her answer for now. Lee Young-chang is a trustworthy junior,
but she can't judge this work yet.
(I
got the actor!)
"Really?"
(Yes.
He is the perfect ‘Park Donghwa’ I was looking for?! Sunbae, come and see him
quickly!)
Years
later, when Lee Young-chang had established himself as a director and the
synopsis of <Children> was forgotten, he contacted her for the first time
in a long time.
'This
is the first time he's been so excited.'
All
this time, Cho Yoo-kyung kept the synopsis of <Children>.
She
was even willing to invest with her personal money if he could find a child
actor who could do a good imitation.
Then,
she arrived at the scene with some expectations, and there were many familiar
faces. It looks like, since he didn't receive any investment, the only thing he
could trust was his schoolmates.
"Huh?
Sunbae -nim."
"Juhwan,
you're the assistant director. Where's the kid?"
"Over
there."
Cho
Yoo-kyung remembered the expressions of her seniors, classmates, and juniors
that she hadn't seen in a long time. She wondered what kind of kid they liked
so much.
"Now,
can you do it from here to here?"
"Yes."
Cho
Yoo-kyung looked at Lee Young-chang, who was speaking softly and at eye level
with the child.
'I'm
not sure, but......'
One
shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but the child was dwarfed and looked
depressed. Cho Yoo-kyung heaved a complicated sigh.
Just
the basics. Lee Young-chang's directing was good, so if we can utilize it......
Cho Yoo-kyung stepped forward.
"Wait,
can I play the mom?"
"Sure.
Donghwa, are you okay with that?"
The
child nodded. Lee Young-chang, who had been on the lookout for additional
investors, felt confident.
Does
that mean this kid is good? Cho Yoo-kyung sat down in front of the child.
"Hi."
"......"
"What's
your name?"
Cho
Yoo-kyung, who kept talking to the child to relieve the tension, closed her
mouth.
This
child is immersing himself in acting now. Since when?
Staring
into space, the child gradually lost his balance. Cho Yoo-kyung, who was trying
to support him, opened her eyes wide.
"......!"
The
child, Park Donghwa, didn't fall.
He
was leaning on the walker strapped to his forearm like a man who had lost his
motor skills.
He
took a weak step, and with a thud, thud, thud. The brace hit the ground. The
right corner of Donghwa's mouth twitches and his eyes dart around. Anyone can
see that he appears to be suffering from severe hemiplegia on one side.
"Mom,
don't worry."
His
pronunciation leaks out due to muscle stiffness. The tiny hand that touches Cho
Yoo-kyung's cheek twitches and trembles.
The
immersion is contagious from Park Donghwa's expression.
<Children>
is a movie about a mother who raises a child with cerebral palsy alone. The
movie received favorable reviews at Cannes for its happy and paradoxical
portrayal of the situation of a child who is eventually left alone.
And
there are many devices mixed in that people who know how to watch movies will
discover.
"I,
you know."
This
line isn't meant to comfort her. It's a serious statement.
Park
Donghwa knows that his mother tried to abandon him. There's a little bit of
comfort, a little bit of complaining, and a lot of self-blame and anger.
It's
hard for his mom because of him, she's going to abandon him because he's
different from everyone else. Why did she do that? You know, because of him.
Park
Donghwa's voice and facial expressions conveyed these complex emotions. Perhaps
the audience who sees the movie beyond the camera with Park Donghwa's face in a
big way will feel this deviation.
But
here, the only emotion that 'Mom' feels is sorry.
Staring
into Park Donghwa's eyes, Cho Yoo-kyung felt a lump in her throat and a spicy
feeling in her nose.
Even
though she often looked into the scenario, the child had a strange aura that
made the other person feel immersed.
Park
Donghwa's hand fell weakly against her cheek.
Cho
Yoo-kyung wanted to hold the child's hand, but the way the child looked at Lee
Young-chang with a distant expression made her realize that the act was over.
"Kyaa!"
"He's
really good."
The
onlookers admired him as if he had just scooped up a bowl of soup. Cho
Yoo-kyung looked at the child being petted as if mesmerized.
"Sunbae,
what do you think?"
"......Did
you direct him?"
"No,
I just said, 'Act from here to here' to him."
"What?"
So
that's how he acted in the script by himself?
"Does
he have any experience?"
"No.
He's not a child actor, and this is his first time acting."
"Then,
his family is......"
"His
parents are just regular office workers."
"Oh
my god."
Lee
Young-chang rambled on as if he were his own son.
The
kid has the gift of being able to take one look at something and repeat it
perfectly. Lee Young-chang bragged that he'd tested him in front of several
cameras and he wasn't even intimidated.
"So,
Sunbae. Will you invest in me?"
Cho
Yoo-kyung nodded dumbly. Lee Young-chang clenched his fist.
"That's
it! Now we just need to find other investors and we can start......"
"How
much do you need?"
"What?"
"Write
down the amount you need here. No, no. Everyone, follow me. We're going to
build this from scratch."
"Yes?"
Shaking
off the afterglow, Cho Yoo-kyung grabbed Lee Young-chang's shoulder and pulled
out her business card. This is not to be missed, this is the material that will
be a 'good work'.
"KE
Group......?"
"I'm
the second one there."
"Huh!"
Has
she been tricking them all this time? He felt betrayed, but he was more excited
that he could finally produce the work he had been working on for years.
As
Lee Young-chang and other alumni who would later go on to distinguish
themselves in their respective fields cheered, Cho Yoo-kyung knelt and locked
eyes with the child.
"Can
I know your name now?"
"I'm
Yoon Jae-hee. Hello......"
He
placed his hands on his belly and bowed politely. A smile spread across his
face as he lifted his head.
[Sure.
Donghwa, are you okay with that?]
The
reason he looked gloomy earlier was because he was immersed. Lee Young-chang
knew that and purposely called him by his character's name.
'If
he grows up well, he'll be a great actor.'
A
smile spread across Cho Yoo-kyung's lips. This will work. Definitely.
<Children>
became the first Korean film to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film
Festival
Who
is Yoon Jae-hee, the youngest actor in the world to win the Best Newcomer and
Best Actor Awards?
KE
Group's share price 'rises' due to the successful box office, <Children>
Cho
Yoo-kyung pushed forward and Lee Young-chang showed off his abilities without
any hesitation. As Yoon Jae-hee continued filming, he improved day by day, and
he delivered an acting that no one could fault.
'I've
been so busy.'
Cho
Yoo-kyung was recognized for the successful box office and award-winning
performance of <Children>.
Not
content to rest on her laurels, she used the movie to drastically improve the
company's social image by advocating for support for single-parent families and
for new drugs for polio and other incurable childhood diseases to be covered by
health insurance.
She
got rid of her useless brother and became vice chairwoman.
Lee
Young-chang became a Master Director, and the crew of <Children> became
the best in their respective fields.
'That's
right, I should have taken good care of that child.'
But,
Yoon Jae-hee was not there anymore. He suddenly disappeared.
Cho
Yoo-kyung, who is currently in the U.S. on vacation to support the awards
campaign, received a message.
(Lee
Young-chang) Sunbae, let's re-release <Children>!
Suddenly?
The same Lee Young-chang who didn't allow it even when she asked for it to be
re-released?
'He
said, he would only do so if he had Yoon Jae-hee’s consent......'
Doesn't
that mean he's found Yoon Jae-hee? Cho Yoo-kyung jumped to her feet.
"I
have to go to Korea. Get ready."
"Yes,
Ma'am."
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"But
doesn't the KE group have its own security team?"
"I
think it's because she spends more time abroad than in Korea. I heard she's in
a hurry."
Yoon
Jay listened to his co-workers' small talk and waited for the gate to open.
"There
she is."
While
the KE Group's Secretary greeted Cho Yoo-kyung, the Wings Company's bodyguards,
whose mood had changed, stood in their respective positions and began guarding.
"She's
coming."
"Let's
go to Paju."
T/N:
Paju = A city in Gyeonggi Province.
She
couldn't use a separate exit because she came in a hurry. People were attracted
to the rush of men in black suits, but Cho Yoo-kyung moved as if she was used
to it.
"Wait."
Cho
Yoo-kyung who was about to get into her car, turned her gaze to Yoon Jay.
"Why
is he wearing sunglasses?"
"To
stand out."
"I'm
going to leave my safety to you guys for a few days, shouldn't I be able to see
his face?"
She
told me to take it off. Yoon Jay took a step forward and took off his sunglasses
for a moment. Cho Yoo-kyung's expression changed slightly.
"Oh,
you're quite recognizable. What's your name?"
"Yoon
Jay."
"Aren't
those uncomfortable to wear? Why don't you just take it off?"
There
was no impure gaze, just the same gaze as looking at a well-crafted piece of
art. Appreciating and collecting art was one of Cho Yoo-kyung's hobbies.
"I
think I’ve seen him somewhere before......"
But
it wasn't his appearance that caught her attention.
'It
feels familiar.'
And
Yoon Jay was feeling it, too. He glanced up for a moment before climbing into
the security vehicle.
"Uh,
what are you doing?"
(I'm
working on a scenario).
"I've
arrived in Korea. Open the door."
(Huh?)
The
question was easily answered. Cho Yoo-kyung's first stop in Korea was Director
Lee Young-chang's studio.
After
answering the call, Lee Young-chang opened the door, his eyes widening at the
familiar faces standing in front of him and behind her.
"Ahemm......
Sunbae, what are you doing here?"
"Nothing.
I came here to discuss the re-release of <Children>."
Re-release
of <Children>? Yoon Jay glanced at Cho Yoo-kyung's back.
'Ah,
it's her.'
The
investor and producer who had come to the set every day to praise my
performance, and the one who often played with me so I wouldn't get bored.
"Did
you get in touch with him?"
"Uhhh......"
"You
found Yoon Jae-hee, didn't you? Where is he? I owe him a favor."
"That's......"
Lee
Young-chang glanced at the back of Cho Yoo-kyung's head. Yoon Jay didn't change
his expression when he heard his name called.
'He's
right behind you......'
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