Romantic Research Lab, Germination (3)
“Professor Hwang Kun-wook, has anyone seen you smile?”
“I don’t think I saw her expression change, let alone smile.”
“Is it true that you can only make one expression because your facial muscles are paralyzed?”
“Hey, then you can’t speak properly and your expression is awkward. It’s just that there’s no emotion, no emotion.”
“It seems like someone with a story. it’s not like that?”
“It is said that he was very famous at Caltech, but there are only a few papers published under Professor Hwang Gun-wook’s name.”
“yes?”
“I’ve been looking for it, but all I can find are the minimum thesis required for a degree.”
“Professor Hwang Kun-wook obtained approval for the export of TDX-3 on his own. What happened?”
There are countless words on campus about Hwang Kun-wook, a professor recruited from outside.
Cha Do-jin uttered while staring sharply into the air as if Jeong Seo-hun right next to him was right in front of him.
“Professor Hwang, how long are you going to monopolize TDX-3? Let me spend just three days. It’s because I have a really, really urgent experiment.”
“I’m sorry. I am in a hurry too.”
“Ah, let’s not do this with fellow colleagues and live while helping each other.”
“When my experiment is over, then you will post your name.”
“When will the experiment be over? I can’t even upload my name right now because there’s no scheduled end date. Not only me, but the other professors are also stomping their feet.”
Cha Do-jin and Jeong Seo-hoon.
The two sitting side by side stared into the air as if they were in front of each other and showed a highly immersive script performance.
“Scene 32. Cha Young-woo and Kim Jung-ae are sitting opposite each other at a pub and drinking beer. At a table a little further away, Han Yoo-ra and Lim Seo-rin try to sit down and find the two professors, but they do not approach.”
Kim Jeong-ae (Yoo Jung-ah) first shot a beer and then exploded in anger.
“Professor Hwang, isn’t that really too much? Why are you hoarding that expensive equipment to yourself? It didn’t look like it was rolling properly.”
“Since it is turned remotely, it may look neglected in our eyes. Calm down, Professor Kim.”
“Aren’t you frustrated, senior? It was announced that the TDX-3 would be coming in, and our professors have been waiting with excitement for the past few months.”
“What can I do? You have a priority right. They say they use invincibility items, what can we do?”
Friends Han Yu-ra (Han Seo-hee) and Lim Se-rang (Im Seo-rin: solo female singer) whisper lowly.
“Professor Hwang must have a bad reputation among professors.”
“Is it because it’s a rolled stone?”
“I heard that there are quite a few conflicts over the time to use the new equipment. How are you guys?”
“What are we… … . Ah, that’s Professor Hwang Kun-wook over there.”
Lee Seo-hyun sighed.
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Now it’s his turn to match up with Jeong Seo-hoon.
The dry voice of PD Song Jung-woo covers the situation.
“Hwang Geon-wook entered the store and immediately found Woo Si-yeon, immediately approached her and sat across from her. Recognize Han Yu-ra, Lim Se-rang, and Woo Si-yeon and be surprised.”
“Isn’t that Siyeon’s sister? Sarah (Chae Ji-hyun) and I used to hang out all the time.”
“Does it seem right? what? Why are you two secretly meeting?”
“Wow, this one. This is the real thing.”
“Isn’t there such a thing as a directional wiretapping device? Oh, I want to hear what you have to say.”
“Isn’t the atmosphere unusual? Now Siyeon unnie is washing her hair, putting on makeup, and even wearing a skirt. I really almost didn’t know.”
Lee Seo-hyeon (Woo Si-yeon) showed a calm and firm atmosphere, completely different from when she was fighting with Chae Ji-hyeon (Chae Sara), who admired Cha Do-jin.
“You are correct as always.”
“This place is not good.”
“How are you? The professor can buy the student a beer.”
“There are too many people watching.”
“It’s a public place like that, so I feel more at ease. You know the saying, hide a tree in the forest.”
The atmosphere is far from sweet by about a million years, but in the eyes of Han Seo-hee and Lim Seo-rin, who are spying on it, it seems that they are enjoying the secret love between professor and student.
“oh my god… … . They say that the calm cat goes up to the stove first, so I never thought Siyeon would do that.”
“what. I thought Professor Hwang looked at women like a stone, but only with Siyeon unnie… … .”
“Yura, are you jealous right now?”
“Jealousy! Whew, what nonsense! Is this crazy!”
Han Seo-hee (Yura) was so flustered that even her cheeks turned red. It’s scripted acting, but it’s completely focused on the situation.
Song Jeong-woo producer was satisfied inside.
“I wish I hadn’t created a place like this.”
“Let’s try our best. Oh, tomorrow I will greet you first, so please take it in moderation.”
“The timeline wouldn’t be like that.”
“It has changed. Does it happen often?”
Lee Seo-hyun smiles maturely and looks at Jung Seo-hoon, who is sitting far away.
The making film camera did not miss the strangely cold eyes of Yoo Jeong-ah, Chae Ji-hyun, and Han Seo-hee.
The staff, who were delighted with the comical and bright atmosphere of youth in the beginning, corrected their posture without knowing the contents of the drama.
‘What is this all of a sudden?’
‘What’s between the two?’
‘Wasn’t Lee Seo-hyun just an ordinary doctoral student?’
“Woo Si-yeon, get up first and go out, lightly kiss Hwang Gun-wook on the cheek and leave. While Geon-wook Hwang was taking out a tissue and wiping his cheeks, his eyes met Young-woo Cha and Jeong-ae Kim. Hwang Geon-wook, ignoring the two surprised, quietly gets up and leaves.”
Cha Do-jin said while making a fuss as if he was out of breath.
“Professor Kim, have you seen it? just saw it?”
“Yes, I saw it. Professor Hwang. Undoubtedly.”
Yoo Jung-ah’s voice seemed to be grinding for nothing.
Song Jeong-woo thought that this part should be given a separate direction later, but he corrected it right away.
‘Can viewers think that this is a sign that Hwang Kun-wook is slowly developing feelings for him without even knowing it? Let’s just go on like this.’
Yoo Jung-ah’s selfishness is a bit out of line with Kim Jung-ae’s emotional timeline in the play, but she saves what can be saved.
“Isn’t he from Professor Kim’s lab?”
“… … that’s right.”
“What are you two doing? It’s so big, this one.”
The cold flames burning in Yoo Jung-ah’s eyes headed for Lee Seo-hyun, who had already left the stage.
Just like chasing ‘Woo Si-yeon’, who has already disappeared beyond the invisible building.
Lee Seo-hyun exited the scene, but still sneered at Yoo Jung-ah while wearing the role of Si-yeon Woo.
The making film camera captures the entanglement of nerve warfare between actresses who cross the line between reality and drama.
‘This is it, to bring feelings of real love into a drama on your own. Professionals use it like that.’
Song Jeong-woo lightly clicked his tongue inside.
But the corner of his mouth was smiling heartily.
It is difficult to suppress the excitement at the images that are clearly visible to the eyes, as to how to utilize the selfishness that fills the hearts of those actresses.
‘Let’s see… … .’
The actors are still seriously immersed in the play and exchanging lines.
While searching for prey, Song Jeong-woo’s eyes fell on an actress.
A yellow chick trembling as if isolated among four ferocious flamingos.
The figure that can’t adapt to the current atmosphere where the flames are burning draws attention.
‘Im Seo-rin.’
Korea’s one-top solo female singer, a beginner as an actor.
Lim Seo-rin’s visuals are not lacking at all as an actress. However, with four gorgeous orthodox actresses gathered together, I feel like I can’t use my energy properly.
“Take a break.”
Only then did Song Jeong-woo’s declaration ease the tense atmosphere.
However, the temperature generated by the competition among actresses is still hot.
Song Jung-woo quietly spoke to Kim Sang-hee.
“Writer Kim, didn’t you say this wasn’t a finished script?”
“To be precise, we are perfecting it as we progress. Don’t worry. It’s the first time I’ve done something like this, but the skeleton is already made.”
The main story surrounding graduate school has already been completed.
However, the emotions that the actors will develop were still incomplete.
“Rocco is the first. As you progress, you have to see who suits you the best and either get along with them or let them all live alone.”
The end of the story is fixed, but the end of the relationship between the characters is not.
All the characters appearing have potential.
“So that’s what I mean. As the first batter in the complicated love chain game… … .”
“I think you know who it is. Is that Lim Seo-rin?”
“how did you know?”
“A while ago, PD-nim’s eyes looking at Im Seo-rin weren’t unusual. What did you feel?”
“Perhaps something like author Kim? Look at your actresses now. Everyone filmed a kiss scene with Jeong Seo-hoon once in a while, and the momentum is no joke.”
“Yoo Jung-ah thought that she was in the middle of a kiss scene because she filmed two kissing scenes.”
Kim Sang-hee chuckled a little.
It’s not because Yoo Jung-ah is hateful, but as a writer who holds the key to the play, this situation itself is enjoyable.
“They are fighting among themselves to occupy the central palace, but if an unexpected rival suddenly strikes up, everyone will be taken aback.”
“But since everyone is a professional, I wouldn’t put my personal feelings into acting.”
“That is my responsibility as a producer. The devil’s editing is not a word that came out for nothing.”
“like. I also thought that Im Seo-rin was the right person to be the first to melt the frozen heart of Hwang Gun-wook. If it’s one of those four, it’s too easy for viewers to predict.”
“I need to make a place for you to get to know Seo Hoon.”
“You know what? Are you two the same age?”
“yes?”
“Im Seo-rin also sang the cover song of ‘There’, the OST of Ha Geuk-sang, and there is a saying that it was because of Jeong Seo-hoon, not Baek Hyo-sun.”
“I’m sure you’ll be busy writing, but where else do you pick up stuff like that?”
“Because writers are originally addicted to ears.”
* * *
The first script reading is over.
Song Jeong-woo printed out an acting map for the actors, gave them to each of them, and briefly mentioned important parts to be emphasized.
“The interpretation of the actors and my intention as a director are different, so I am correcting that part, not because I lack skills. All acting skills are impeccable.”
The printout also returned to the four actresses and solo female singer Lim Seo-rin.
Jeong Seo-hoon said nothing. It means that there is nothing more to touch on expression or interpretation.
“Seohun, let’s see me for a second.”
It was an atmosphere where actresses would approach Jeong Seo-hoon in a rumbling atmosphere, and Song Jung-woo quickly snatched him away.
Han Seo-hee, who was in the lead, turned around first, regretting it.
“Shall we have a drink with the production crew after a long time?”
“Good.”
“If it interferes with your studies… … .”
“Drama is also important that cannot be neglected. PD-nim, don’t worry about the graduate school, just focus on the drama.”
“Because I am a pro. Oh, can I call Seo-rin Lim with me? It’s my first time acting, so I think I’m too nervous, so I want to have a comfortable conversation and build friendships.”
“Of course you are welcome. May I suggest?”
“Ah, it would be nice if Mr. Seo Hoon did that.”
Song Jung-woo glanced at the fact that the four actresses hadn’t left the reading room yet.
Lim Seo-rin sighed invisibly while reading and re-reading the printout the producer gave her.
When the manager quickly approached and insisted on leaving, he reluctantly got up.
“hello. Didn’t I see you in the parking lot earlier?”
“Yes?”
When Jeong Seo-hoon spoke with a sociable smile, Lim Seo-rin was startled and her eyes widened.
Song Jung-woo was delighted to see the other actresses nailed to the spot and their pupils shaking.
Jeong Seo-hoon and Lim Seo-rin exchange a few words.
Within seconds, the tension melts away from Lim Seo-rin’s face, and a burst of laughter spreads.
How can you change a person’s mood with just a few words?
‘I don’t know if he’s hypnotizing with his real eyes.’
Song Jeong-woo made a silly noise and welcomed Lim Seo-rin and the manager following Jeong Seo-hoon to this direction with open arms.
It was the timing when the back of the head should be stung, so I turned my gaze slightly, and Yoo Jung-ah was glaring at me with clear eyes.
Song Jeong-woo shrugged his shoulders with an open expression on purpose, and Yoo Jung-ah’s eyes became more clear.
The other three didn’t even need to check.
He greeted Lim Seo-rin with the expression of a father welcoming his young daughter home after completing the college entrance exam.
“You worked hard today. It’s my first time and I did very well. Did you know that writer Kim Sang-hee and I were cast because we were personally fans of Lim Seo-rin?”
“Oh, really? I did not know. It’s an honor.”
Jeong Seo-hoon helped from the side.
“Seorin, could you at least sign an autograph for me?”
“A sign? That’s how it is… … .”
“I want something better than an autograph.”
Kim Sang-hee jumped in from the side, and Lim Seo-rin asked cautiously.
“Not an autograph? Author, what are you talking about? … .”
“Let’s go to karaoke together once. It is my wish, my wish.”
“You can go ten times!”
Song Jeong-woo was just delighted with the eight ray awls pouring hotly.