It is called method acting.
Acting that makes a role feel truthful.
Immersing deeply into a character to the point of becoming that character, even subconsciously performing as them.
There are many discussions and methodologies regarding method acting.
But the most common misconception people have is thinking that method acting is a “talent.”
Contrary to that belief, method acting is the result of perfect practice.
Breaking down and analyzing the given role thoroughly.
Internalizing what has been analyzed through countless practice sessions.
When extreme practice accompanies this process, the information about the role gets engraved into the subconscious.
During the actual performance, when immersed in the role, the rehearsed and engraved behaviors naturally emerge.
This allows the actor to completely embody the character during acting.
It is complete immersion.
This cannot be achieved through talent alone.
It requires a perfect understanding of the role, and relentless practice to the point where the lines and actions feel embedded in the actor’s soul.
Method acting is the fruit of such efforts.
That is the common sense and the truth.
Every actor knows this fact.
But then, in that case…
“What is this?”
What on earth is that?
Having never properly learned acting, never even tried it before.
Someone shooting their very first project, and only 14 years old.
What on earth is this child’s acting?
Even though it’s just an entrance scene, Siyeon perfectly became Uriel.
Moreover, Heirs is a lighthearted teen romance comedy.
Yet, with just one line, such a sense of immersion was created.
‘…To this level?’
Even Kang Shinyul, who had done several script readings with her, was shocked.
He had thought it was impressive even when she was just reading the script.
But now, with makeup and gestures added, it was flawless.
“Perfect. That’s… exactly the Uriel I imagined!”
Kang Shinyul wasn’t the only one surprised.
Even writer Kang Eungsook widened her eyes.
The Uriel she had imagined was right before her eyes.
The character that had lived only in her mind had come to life.
It was as if Siyeon had looked into her mind and acted accordingly.
This level of perfect acting—she had never seen anything like it.
“Ah, ah… uh, that’s…”
Cha Eunseo, who entered the Imperial High School through an equal opportunity system, was trembling as she collapsed before Uriel.
Cha Eunseo, of lowly origins, was being bullied by the Imperial High students.
“Get this dirty thing out of here. It’s disgusting.”
This scene was originally meant to highlight Cha Eunseo’s tragic nature in front of Uriel, the villain.
A beautiful Cinderella being scorned by a rich villainess.
It was intended to evoke sympathy and focus attention on Cha Eunseo.
‘…But I can only see Uriel.’
All attention was on Uriel.
Her dazzling appearance and perfectly synchronized gestures were mesmerizing.
“Okay! Cutttttttttttt!”
“Gasp…”
“Wow…”
With the director’s cut signal, everyone let out the breaths they had been holding.
It was just one scene, but the immersion was unbelievable.
The cameraman’s eyes were red with emotion.
“…Haon, did you see that?”
“Y-yeah… uh…!”
Lee Minwoo and Kang Haon, who were waiting for their scenes, were equally astonished.
Kang Haon couldn’t even close his gaping mouth.
No, his jaw was so wide open that it actually dislocated.
“I thought it was incredible even during the readings, but I didn’t expect her actual acting to be this good…”
“Uhh… uh, uhh…!”
“It’s just one scene, but honestly, it’s almost scary.”
“Uhh… uhuhhh!”
With his jaw dislocated, Kang Haon repeatedly smacked Lee Minwoo for help.
He wanted to call for assistance, but his dislocated jaw prevented him from speaking properly.
Oblivious, Lee Minwoo continued marveling at Siyeon’s acting.
Thud-
“Uhh!”
“Huh, hey! What’s wrong with your mouth? Someone! Help!”
It took quite some time for Lee Minwoo to notice Kang Haon’s state and call the medical team.
“There’s an emergency! We need help!”
“Huh?”
“His jaw is dislocated!”
In this kind of drama, the medical team usually has little to do.
It’s not an action drama, and their presence is mostly formal.
The dozing medical team jumped in shock at the news of an emergency and rushed over.
“His jaw is dislocated? I thought today was just for early scenes?”
Nothing special was planned.
So how on earth did this happen?
“What… what is this?”
The medical team’s Kim Geunyeong was startled when she saw Haon struggling with a dislocated jaw.
“You’re saying their jaw dislocated from admiring the acting?”
Does that even make sense?
In all the years of emergency medical work, this was a first.
But since the jaw was indeed dislocated, the medical team carefully adjusted Kang Haon’s jaw.
Fortunately, perhaps because Haon’s jaw joints were inherently weak, they managed to restore it without any complications.
Click, click—
As the jaw clicked back into place, Kang Haon clattered their teeth.
“Thank you. My jaw joints tend to dislocate easily, so I’m usually careful. I just got so shocked that I lost focus.”
“And why, exactly, was that?”
“Watching that acting… I literally couldn’t close my mouth.”
A dislocated jaw from admiring acting—how absurd.
Even Kang Haon found it laughable, but it was the truth.
“Minwoo, are we going to be okay? Do you think we might get overshadowed by a middle school rookie?”
Feeling better, Kang Haon joked to lighten the mood.
But the atmosphere only grew heavier.
“…I don’t know. It’s possible.”
Lee Minwoo and Kang Haon had studied theater and film alongside Park Siha at the same prestigious university.
It was one of the most renowned programs, known for its rigorous and professional training.
They had received top-tier education and were highly skilled for their young age.
Yet, here they were, feeling a wall in their acting abilities because of a 14-year-old rookie.
Even to the point of dislocating a jaw.
Not long after, it was Lee Minwoo and Kang Haon’s turn to shoot.
It was a scene typical of writer Kang Eungsook, filled with complex emotions and sharp dialogue.
In this scene, the protagonist Kim Tak starts to develop feelings for Cha Eunseo, a student admitted through the equal opportunity system.
Meanwhile, his fiancée, Uriel, reveals subtle emotional turmoil.
Though their engagement was forced due to family circumstances, Uriel surprisingly harbored genuine feelings for Kim Tak.
This was the pivotal moment where Uriel begins to sense her emotions and becomes the villainess who torments Cha Eunseo.
“Alright, cue!”
With the director’s signal, the cameras began rolling.
“Hey, move aside. All of you.”
Cha Eunseo lay helplessly on the floor after being bullied by Imperial High students.
Kim Tak slowly walked toward her, battered and bruised.
“…?”
Cha Eunseo, her hair disheveled, looked up at him.
She was the epitome of a beautiful, tragic heroine.
Kim Tak looked down at her, then knelt in front of her to meet her gaze.
“…Hey.”
“Huh?”
“Do I… like you?”
With a sly smile, Kim Tak lifted Cha Eunseo’s chin.
In an instant, her cheeks turned crimson.
“Whoo~ Lucifer has arrived at this school of devils… This is getting interesting.”
Watching the scene from the hallway, Lee Hyo soo, Kim Tak’s accomplice, smirked wickedly.
Slowly, he walked away.
“…Huh?”
And finally, Uriel.
She couldn’t close her mouth as she watched her fiancé flirt with someone from the equal opportunity admission track.
He was just a formal fiancé, nothing more.
She thought she didn’t care what happened to their arranged marriage.
And yet, her fiancé was confessing to such a lowly girl.
“Kim Tak… to that lowly wench…”
Uriel’s muttering froze the surrounding atmosphere in an instant.
On Uriel’s face, subtle expressions of countless emotions emerged.
It wasn’t mere jealousy.
It was something deeper than jealousy.
It wasn’t anger either—an unfamiliar emotion was brewing in Uriel’s expression.
And Siyeon portrayed it flawlessly.
‘What am I even watching right now? How can someone act like that?’
Kang Eungsook was once again struck with shock as she observed Siyeon.
She couldn’t even spare a glance at the other actors.
Clearly, the protagonist of this drama was Cha Eunseo.
It was supposed to be the Cinderella story of Cha Eunseo, who was admitted through the equal opportunity track.
‘Why do I keep focusing on Uriel instead?’
Why was Uriel the only thing catching her attention?
What kind of stories were buried in those eyes?
Countless ideas flashed through writer Kang Eungsook’s mind.
All of those stories stemmed from Siyeon’s brief facial expressions.
Backstories for Uriel that she hadn’t even considered were taking form.
Those expressions alone built another world for Uriel.
Was her analysis really that perfect?
Uriel was just a villain, after all.
And yet, Siyeon could express even the life of this villain—a life the writer hadn’t even envisioned—with a single expression.
‘This… this has to be written.’
Script revisions were nothing new.
And filming was still in its early stages.
The making film hadn’t even been released yet.
While there was no guarantee that the script would ultimately be altered, Kang Eungsook knew she had to capture this inspiration.
“Writer?”
Ignoring the staff calling her, Kang Eungsook quickly left the set.
She found a nearby café, opened her laptop, and began furiously typing Uriel’s story.
No, she was simply pouring out the inspiration Siyeon had given her.
“This is going to be a hit, no doubt.”
[Title: Kang Eungsook’s Next SAS Drama Making Film Update]
Exploding interest.
It’s supposed to be a high-teen romance. Sounds like it’s going to be amazing.
(Screenshots from the making film)
(Screenshots from the making film)
Upvotes: 19 | Downvotes: 2
ᄂ Seems like the story is about bullying a poor student. Kind of uncomfortable, honestly. But…
ᄂ Who’s the actress in heels in the making film? First time seeing her, but she’s the prettiest.
á„‚ Seriously, her face is god-tier.
ᄂ I heard her name’s Kim Siyeon. Seems like a rookie actress. Where did they even find such a visual genius?
ᄂ What’s crazier is she’s only 14. Honestly, not expecting much from her acting though.
ᄂ OMG, Minwoo oppa is in it! I’ll definitely watch it live.
Director Kang Shinyul scrolled through various forums and portal sites.
The overall response was positive.
Being a drama written by Kang Eungsook, it had already garnered significant attention.
The interest in the actors was also solid.
With this level of buzz, he was confident the drama would be a hit when it aired.
“More sponsorship offers should start coming in soon.”
While requests had been sent out, many brands had yet to respond.
Given the drama’s setting in a world of wealthy families, luxury brand sponsorships were highly anticipated.
What Kang Eungsook especially hoped for was car sponsorships.
There was a good chance they could secure luxury foreign cars for the drama.
Although those were his expectations, the first sponsor to reach out was completely unexpected.
“…What? Chanel?”
The world’s top luxury brand, Chanel.
A brand that rarely, if ever, sponsored Korean dramas—or even major Hollywood productions.
They hadn’t even considered contacting Chanel.
And yet, they reached out first.
What was even more astonishing was their condition.
“Only if Siyeon wears it?”