My Personal Stand-in (TaeKook) 6

A short scene that was just over a minute long took over two hours to film. This director was a famous big name in the country, and he had a very odd old man’s temper. When he was working, he didn’t like the look of anyone; even a fresh and lively twenty-year-old girl could be reduced to tears by his scolding

Since this was Kim Taehyung’s second time working with him, Kim Taehyung had already fully grasped his personality. Kim Taehyung didn’t get mad no matter how many times the director requested him to do it again. It wasn’t that Kim Taehyung didn’t have a temper; it was just that he knew that if he got impatient, the old man would be even more impatient, and no one would expect to leave that day.

When they finished shooting that scene, Kim Taehyung’s body was soaked in sweat. The old man was very satisfied with him; he even remembered Kim Taehyung’s name.

Director Wang

This drama is still missing an actor for a character. If you have time in your schedule, go have a talk with A’Cheng. The character doesn’t have many scenes; in the entire drama, altogether, you will only be appearing for just over half an hour, but I guarantee that the pay will satisfy you

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

😅😅 Thank you. You really didn’t need to come over to talk to me about a small matter like this. I just play extras, and fitting a time in my schedule won’t be a problem at all. Then, I’ll go and talk to Cheng’ge. Director Wang, if you have this sort of opportunity in the future, I hope you will still remember me.

The old man nodded expressionlessly, but from the fact that he hadn’t blown up or scolded anyone in the past two hours, one could see that he was really satisfied with Kim Taehyung’s performance.

Male Staff

Hey, Lee Soo-hyun has arrived.

Everyone looked towards the door. Lee Soo-hyun strutted in, following behind his two assistants. He was wearing a pair of sunglasses and was dressed casually. He looked extraordinarily handsome, attracting everyone’s gaze as soon as he appeared.

Lee Soo-hyun was a film star who had shot to fame in the past two years. He reportedly had an incredible family background, and the ancient costume serial drama he filmed as soon as he debuted was specially made to promote him. It could be said that Lee Soo-hyun possessed all the potential to become popular.

He had a superior appearance, knew how to speak and behave appropriately according to the occasion, and above all, he had people to hype and promote him from behind. Although his acting was stiff and rough when he first started, it didn’t stop his handsome face from appearing every day in all kinds of media. Hence, his career skyrocketed, and he became extremely famous and popular, currently being Korean Media’s number one money tree.

At first, Kim Taehyung accepted random martial arts stunt double jobs from all over the place, but due to the advantage of having a build and back view that resembled Lee Soo-hyun’s, he was able to ride on Lee Soo-hyun’s success as well. Now, whenever Lee Soo-hyun needed a stunt double, he would mainly come to find Kim Taehyung.

After Lee Soo-hyun walked in, he took off his sunglasses while smiling and greeted the crew members without the slightest bit of arrogance. He then went over to Director Wang to apologize. He didn’t explain why he was late either; he just apologized to the old man with a smile.

You can’t hit a person who is smiling and has already admitted they are wrong. Though not resigned, Director Wang couldn’t express his anger at him, so he told Lee Soo-hyun to hurry and get himself made up.

After Lee Soo-hyun finished coaxing Director Wang, he turned around and saw Kim Taehyung.

Lee Soo-hyun

Hey, Taehyung 😄

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

😊 Soo-hyun hyung, you’re here.

Kim Taehyung was actually quite a few years older than Lee Soo-hyun. He had also been in the circle for longer, but with his position and status, there was no reason for Lee Soo-hyun to call him ‘hyung.’ However, he didn’t hate Lee Soo-hyun. Lee Soo-hyun was a really tactful person. As long as you didn’t have any conflicting interests with him, he always appeared very gentlemanly. Kim Taehyung was too lazy to pay attention to the rumors and slanders concerning Lee Soo-hyun. He was just a small stuntman; in his entire lifetime, he would never be able to impinge on Lee Soo-hyun’s interests. The two of them living together in harmony—how wonderful.

Lee Soo-hyun

*affectionately patted Taehyung’s shoulder* If you’ve finished shooting, go take a shower and change out of that costume. Look at all that sweat on you. If you catch a cold, who am I going to find to be my stuntman?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

😅 Got it. I can take my leave now that you’re here. Then, I’m going now.

Lee Soo-hyun

Okay, see you later 😄

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

💭 I was planning to go remove my makeup and change. As soon as I turned around, I saw that especially good-looking boy from before walk onto the set. He must have gone to the toilet. The moment he saw Lee Soo-hyun, his eyes lit up.

Jeon Jungkook

Soo-hyung 😃😃

Lee Soo-hyun immediately turned around.

Lee Soo-hyun

Jungkook? 😲 Why are you back in South Korea? *said with a pleasant surprise*

Lee Soo-hyun

*walked over and gave Joen Jungkook a tight hug*

Jeon Jungkook

I graduated 😄

Lee Soo-hyun

Graduated? Then, you don’t plan to work overseas? And you came back just like this? 😕

Jeon Jungkook

*grabbed Lee Soo-hyun’s arm, looking at him with delight, his eyes brimming with happiness*

Jeon Jungkook

What’s so good about overseas? You don’t even come to visit me. 😗

Lee Soo-hyun

Didn’t your sister go visit you on my behalf? *said in low voice*

Kim Taehyung was standing close to them and happened to catch what he said. He couldn’t help but guess that Lee Soo-hyun and this boy’s sister definitely didn’t have an ordinary relationship.

Jeon Jungkook

That doesn’t count 😑

Lee Soo-hyun

😄😄 Fine, nothing beats home. I’m glad you’re back. Wait for me; Soo-hyung will definitely hold a welcome dinner for you tonight.

Jeon Jungkook

*Looked at his watch* I originally thought that you’d be here earlier, so I specially came here to wait for you. It’s too late now; I’m having dinner with my dad tonight. I have to get going. Being able to see you is enough. That welcoming party, let’s have it some other day.

Lee Soo-hyun

True, it’s too late today. How about tomorrow? You decide the time. No matter what Soo-hyung has on, Soo-hyung will definitely get out of it and make it there for you, how ’bout it?

Jungkook broke into a smile. Seeing that smile on his face, Kim Taehyung was suddenly hit by a restless desire to do something.

He sighed somewhat regretfully. He passed the two people who were still chatting and entered the dressing room to remove his makeup.

As a man, he wasn’t worried about being rough with his face. He rubbed his face with makeup remover for half a day, washed it off, and was done. He then changed into his own clothes and walked out.

Jungkook had already left. Lee Soo-hyun was in the middle of applying makeup. Kim Taehyung walked over to ask Suga

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

You guys have to work overtime?

Min Yoon-gi (Suga)

Yeah, your work is done... while we... *angrily stuck out his lips in Lee Soo-hyun’s direction*

Min Yoon-gi (Suga)

We still have to wait on him. *said in low voice*

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

😆😆 Then, I’m going now

Min Yoon-gi (Suga)

Go, go and never come back. 😒

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Beat it. Well, I’m going to go home to take a hot bath, eat snacks, and play games. 😏

The volume of his voice was especially loud, drawing complaints from everyone. Kim Taehyung loosened his shoulders. Humming a little tune, with one hand in his pocket and the other hand spinning his car keys, he headed for the parking lot.

Jungkook was at the intersection trying to hail a taxi.

Jeon Jungkook

💭 I had just gotten off the plane, and before even going home, I rushed to the set with my luggage after finding out Soo-hyung’s schedule. My sister spoke to a staff member, and I was let in. To surprise Soo-hyung, I didn’t call him and simply waited there. Even though I had waited for over three hours, being able to see him made it all worth it.

He thought about Lee Soo-hyun’s gentle face and smile and felt his fatigue and exhaustion were nothing significant anymore

Jeon Jungkook

💭 I was actually lying when I said that I was having dinner with my dad. The plane ride was ten hours, and including the time spent catching the flight and waiting, I hadn’t rested for almost twenty hours. Although it wasn’t anything I couldn’t endure, I didn’t want to express fatigue in front of Soo-hyung, so I was planning to find a hotel to sleep in.

It was currently rush hour, the exact time people were getting off work. The taxis were either all full or were rushing to hand over to the next shift. He had waited for ten minutes, but not a single taxi had stopped for him. Fighting a battle against his sleepy eyelids, he started getting a bit mad.

Jeon Jungkook

💭 I wanted to call the chauffeur to pick me up, but I was also scared that my mom would jabber on about how I didn’t go home first after getting off the plane. I had initially planned to pretend that I was only coming back tomorrow.

Just as he was hesitating, a Volkswagen stopped in front of him.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*lowered the window and kindly asked with a bright smile*😄 Where are you going? I can give you a ride.

Jungkook took two seconds before he realized that this person was Lee Soo-hyun’s martial arts stunt double.

Jeon Jungkook

💭 When I previously saw him, he was dressed in an ancient costume with heavy makeup on his face. Without that outfit and makeup, I honestly couldn’t quite recognize him for a moment

Jeon Jungkook

💭 His back view resembled Soo-hyung’s so much that I ended up mixing them up. His nimble body while sword dancing floated into my mind, leaping before my eyes from time to time. During the afternoon, I mainly killed time watching him film his scene.

Jungkook lightly knitted his brows.

Jeon Jungkook

💭 I didn’t know what was up with myself. Even though this person hadn’t done anything to me, I felt a bit hostile towards him.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

You won’t be able to catch a taxi at this time. Look at the sky; it’s about to start raining. I’m free after work; I can give you a ride. 😊

Kim Taehyung could see his hesitation

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

😆 What’re you afraid of? Can my car eat people?

Joen Jungkook couldn’t find any reason to refuse either, so he nodded.

Jeon Jungkook

Thanks

Kim Taehyung got out of the car, wanting to lift Joen Jungkook’s suitcase for him.

Joen Jungkook felt that Kim Taehyung’s attentiveness was a bit fishy. He grabbed his suitcase and said

Jeon Jungkook

I can carry it myself

Kim Taehyung opened the trunk and pointed at the clutter inside

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Sorry, got quite a bit of stuff in there

Kim Taehyung was an outdoor enthusiast. The car had a lot of equipment that he hadn’t had the time to take back home yet.

Kim Taehyung bent over and one by one gathered his stuff into a pile further inside to make space for Joen Jungkook’s suitcase.

Jeon Jungkook

*stared at Kim Taehyung’s close-cropped hair, strong wide shoulders, and slender neck*

Jeon Jungkook

💭 How can this person’s back view look so much like Soo-hyung’s?

After Kim Taehyung cleared some space

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Come put it in

Joen Jungkook placed his luggage inside, and the two sat in the car.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

My name is Kim Taehyung 😃 *extended his right hand*

Jeon Jungkook

*Shook his hand* Jeon Jungkook