LOST LOVE || JIKOOK✅

8.Casting

It all started after my graduation when I received my degree in direction. My dream was to become a film director. During my college days, I made several short films which helped me gain recognition among teens.

My preferred genres were sci-Fi, romance, horror, and thrillers with a touch of comedy. I won several awards for my short films, which helped me to establish contacts in the industry, including with the charming actor Jung Hoseok.

Hoseok was a newcomer in the industry, and his acting in "Enchanted Beauty" was simply mind-blowing. He had a unique talent for making the audience feel like they were part of the story. He asked me to contact him if I ever got the chance to direct a movie. I was overwhelmed by his offer and started preparing for my first movie even before my final semester ended.

I was fixed on having Kim Taehyung as my lead actor. He was always on my mind, and his acting skills and voice modulation for every scene captured my attention. He was a fantastic actor, coming from a prominent background, which made casting him a challenge. Taehyung was a superstar in Seoul, and all the directors were eager to work with him, which made it difficult for me to secure him as my lead actor.

To pair opposite Taehyung, I chose Jung Hoseok. They would be the best casting for my story, and my mind started focusing on the plot to make it worthwhile.

After my graduation, I received a referral from my principal, which helped me to secure an appointment with Taehyung at 6 in the evening. I was nervous but excited to meet him. When he arrived, he greeted me, and I started explaining my story. However, Taehyung remained silent, causing me to become more nervous, but I tried to sound confident.

When I finished, Taehyung nodded his head, and I left his office feeling angry. I thought he was rude and should have rejected me, but I later found out that he was interested in my project and was simply listening intently.

I sat on my bike, staring blankly at the script in front of me. I had poured my heart and soul into the story, and now the actor I had hoped would bring it to life had insulted it.

I reached for the pack of cigarettes on my pant pockets, my fingers trembling with anger. I lit one, the smoke curling around my head like a poisonous serpent. I took a long drag, feeling the nicotine rush through my veins.

Inhaling deeply, I closed my eyes and let out a long, slow exhale. For a moment, the smoke seemed to cloud my vision, and I wondered if I was losing my mind.

I decided to cast another hero and make Taehyung to feel in the end, but before I could start my bike engine, someone around in her 20's yelled my name aloud, causing me to look at her with a do so face.

It was Lisa, actor Taehyung's secretary. I simply glared at her and took out another cigarette to smoke. I'm not the kind of person who will beg at someone's feet just to act in a movie. I'm Jeon Jungkook, and I won't let my pride get the best of me. I'm happy that my principal referred me, and I have standards.

"Congratulations," she said, coughing badly and closing her mouth. I furrowed my brow and put out the cigarette, raising my eyebrows in confusion.

"I mean, our boss has agreed to act in your movie. Please come inside, and we'll prepare a contract for you to sign," she said, smiling widely, causing me to jump from my seat.

[Only if I knew what is coming on my ways, maybe I wouldn't have agreed to direct him. But this is what our fate is!]