Chapter 50 Audition

"Ji Hoon, are you really sure this is a good idea?"

"Yes, we are just giving him a chance. You can decide whether you want him or not after the audition."

"Sigh... I just feel like this is gonnna be a waste of time. How did you even know about this guy anyway?"

"I don't know him, we've never met each other before, I just saw his articles on internet few weeks ago. You can call this a hunch."

"Sigh..."

"C'mon, stop sighing. Sometimes, all you need is to follow your guts and instinct, and I'm on point most of the time."

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"Mice to meet you Robin, I'm Calvin, the president of the Marvelous Studio and this is Kim Ji Hoon, the vice president."

"Hi! You look a lot better than I saw in the pictures online!" Ji Hoon said jokingly.

"Thank you! You look a lot younger than I thought to be able to hold a position like a vice president." Robin replied jokingly too.

"Keep that same attitude and style, and you will pass the audition easily. Good luck Robin."

"I'll try my best!"

"Now, you read the script, and I assume you've read the comics too right?"

"Yes. I didn't finish all the comics though."

"That's fine, I just wanna know if you have full understanding of the character Robert Star aka Mr. Tech."

"Genius, scientist, playboy, billionaire, and most importantly, a hero."

"That's right! He can be cocky, stuborn, unlikable, self-centered, and sometimes a little annoying, but he is still a hero. And your job, is to potray that role. Can you do it?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, then let's start the audition."

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"Alright that's enough!"

"Erm... how did I do?"

"We will send a notification email to you and your wife if we you passed the audition. For now, just go home and wait."

"Okay, thank you the opportunity, I'll be waiting for your response."

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"What did I tell you? Not bad right?"

"Hmm... he fits the role perfectly, the style, the personalities, even the appearance, everything just seem so natural. It's like the role is made for him."

"Right? I can't even imagine anyone else playing that role after watching that performance just now."

"Hmm... well it seems like nothing is gonna change your mind on this subject... fine, let's do this. When should we send him the email about the role?"

"That's up to you. At this point forward, this movie got nothing to do with me except the soundtrack."

"That's not true, because you will be appearing in the movie too."

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"What do you mean?"

"You will be appearing in the post credit scene, to build up anticipation for your next movie."

"Speaking of which, I still don't know anything about my superhero's background."

"The writers are almost finish completing your story in the first movie, be patient."

"If I'm gonna be included in the post credit scene of Mr. Tech, I assume mine is not just a standalone movie right?"

"Of course, you will be a big part in the universe! Tell you what, from what I know, you are not just a hero, depending on the situation, you can be a villain too."

"That sounds really complicating..."

"Yeah, and you are gonna love it!"

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"Chae Suk hyung! Long time no see!"

"Ji Hoon ah~ I thought you have forgotten about me because you haven't contacted in such a long time! I was so surprised when I saw your name popped up on my phone."

"Ayy, how can I forget about you hyung, I was just busy filming these past few weeks that's all. Even busy, I invited you to have a drink with me today didn't I? And I have something important to tell you."

"Hehe, what is it?"

"Before we start, 'Mr. X and Mrs. X' has officially ended right?"

"Yeah, we filmed the last episode two weeks ago." He said so sadly.

"Remember back then when we talked about the new variety show?"

"Oh? You finally decide to tell me about that? I've been waiting actually. I received a lot offers to host other variety shows but I put all of them on hold because of you."

"Thank you hyung, I'll make sure you won't regret your decision. Here's the concept of the show." Ji Hoon passes him his laptop.

"Hmm... travelling to a village... accepting requests from the elderlies while living in their house for 2 days 1 night... work and hunt for your own food supplies... to be honest, I feel tired just looking at this concept."

"Yes, it will be tiring."

"And? Am I supposed to do all this on my own?"

"Nono! Continue reading, you will be the host of the show. You will be guiding several other main MCs and the guests of that episode in the show."

"You mean I'm going to be the leader?! I have the power to command all of them?!"

"Technically speaking, yes."

"Nice! Who is going to be the main MCs then?"

"Including you, I think 4 male MCs and 3 female MCs would be the best combination."

"Any recommendations?"

"I recommend Tay, she has been complaining to me about how bored she is staying at home all the time. With her, you can add some western humor into the show and bring in lots of western viewers."

"That's one."

"I also recommend any one from G0G, they are basically a walking comedy group, so any of them could light up your day easily, that's a very important factor in a variety show."

"Okay anyone else?"

"For the male guests, I would prefer someone who is capable and reliable, like Jeong Kook hyung."

"But he is currently serving in the military."

"You can just leave a spot for him."

"Hmm okay, next?"

"Well if you have someone who is capable of doing everything, then you need someone who is totally opposite. Someone... the moment you see his face, you are gonna laugh."

"Oh I know someone like that, Jeong Shin hyung. He is a very famous singer and songwriter, but he is pretty clumsy in real life, he is gonna fit well."

"That's five, I will leave the last two members to you."

"Okay no problem! But promise me you will be our first guest when the show starts."

"Sure, I can be a regular guest too if you want, that is if I don't have any work."

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