Lee Byung-hun “I need a routine to relieve the tension of the first shoot” → Special advice from veteran actors
‘Kakao Entertainment Actors Audition’ is Kakao Entertainment’s second integrated audition for new actors following 2019, and six of its management labels, BH Entertainment, VAST Entertainment, Management Soop, Awesome Entertainment, J Wide Company, and King Kong by Starship, are participating.Anyone born between 2000 and 2010 can apply, and applications can be submitted through the Kakao Entertainment audition homepage until July 11.The final successful candidates will be selected through three rounds of screening, including online and offline evaluations and acting tests, and the final successful candidates will be able to sign an exclusive contract with one of the management labels and receive full support.More details can be found on the official audition homepage, SNS, and individual notices to successful candidates in the future.
This audition has the slogan, ‘The beginning of acting, your first TAKE’, which contains the meaning of starting your first TAKE as an actor through an audition and growing together.The video that is creating a buzz contains the experiences of actors from each label about their ‘first TAKE’ as well as honest advice for rookie actors who will participate in the audition.Lee Byung-hun(BH Entertainment)said, “The first take was for a drama called ‘My Hometown in Asphalt’.The burden and tension of the first shoot can often be toxic.It would be good for everyone to have a routine to relieve the tension when arriving at the filming set.If you approach filming with your own routine, you can fully realize your potential,” drawing attention by sharing his know-how.
Actors who have risen to stardom after going through various works also shared their own ‘first TAKE’ episodes that were a bit awkward but exciting to aspiring actors who might be afraid and nervous about their first shoot, creating a warm atmosphere.Kim Ji-yeon(King Kong by Starship)said, “I didn’t know the filming terminology so I got lost, but now it’s a funny memory,” while Hong Hwa-yeon(BH Entertainment)made everyone laugh by revealing, “I whispered so much during the gossip scene that it didn’t go into the mic.” Shin Do-hyun(VAST Entertainment)also smiled, saying, “I think filming was just fun, enjoyable, and exciting.”
In addition, the actors showed their interest by actively encouraging audition applications.Choo Young-woo(Jay Wide Company)said, “After joining the company, I went to many auditions and got opportunities, and my acting improved a lot at auditions,” and Park Seo-joon(Awesome ENT)caught attention by saying, “I will be waiting.Please apply right now,” while greeting future junior actors.
Senior actors ‘warm support for applicants preparing for auditions is also gaining attention.Seo Hyun-jin(Management Soop), who said in a released video, “Start your first take through the Kakao Entertainment Actors Audition,” also conveyed the message, “During auditions or filming, I hope you will keep in mind that’ I can only do as much as I can anyway,’ and not be too nervous.”
With the support of rising actors, interest in the audition is on the rise, and Kakao Entertainment is also holding a special event through the Actors Audition official SNS until July 3rd.If you tag a friend who dreams of becoming an actor in the comments of SNS event post, 10 people will be selected in a raffle to receive a gift.More details can be found on the official SNS.
Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga
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