Change of Roles
After taking a refreshing shower, she had the time to check her phone's mails.
And she was shocked to see the subject.
RE: Sudden notice of the Changing of Lead Role
Just by seeing that, Mina's heart beat faster than usual, and she got scared about the 'changing' of lead roles. Does that mean she is about to be replaced?
Mina felt a sudden feeling of anxiousness. She was nervous that the role she just snagged earlier will be changed only through a text message. It has happened a lot and can happen to any rookie actresses.
It is even more painful than the time her ex-boyfriend cheated on her.
That is how acting was for Mina and will always be.
No man got a hold of her heart, and her passion for acting is never-ending. And that is the reason why she chose to be single.
'RE: Sudden notice of the Changing of Lead Role
Good day, Miss Hong Mina!
This is from the Production Staff of the drama 'Do you know who I am?' We are here to express our interest in changing the lead roles.
At 3 PM earlier, you were accepted as the female supporting lead Choi Ari. After some in-depth discussions, we have decided to change the role---'
Mina could not bear to continue reading the mail, so she closed her eyes and took several deep breaths to calm herself down. This is not her first time receiving a false cast email, so why is she acting like a first-timer?
All she can do is fake a laugh.
She continued to read the mail on her phone.
'At 3 PM earlier, you were accepted as the female supporting lead Choi Ari. After some in-depth discussions, we have decided to change Choi Ari and Choi Lia's roles as the role we cast for Choi Lia's role backed down due to scheduling issues.
We want you, Miss Hong Mina, to take the primary role as Choi Lia, and we will discuss with several actresses for Choi Ari's role.
We apologize for informing you about this matter late; we are looking forward to seeing you in the first script reading on the 15th floor in the MBP building next week Monday,
Wait for a moment!
Mina could not believe what she just read. Her eyes widened in shock, and her jaw dropped. Putting her phone back on the desk, he tried to rub her eyes twice, making sure that she did not have any eye stye or any problems in her eye. And when she looked at the mail and read everything slowly, it was still the same. Her reading comprehension did not fail her, and she understood everything words for word.
She wanted to shout but managed to stop herself from doing so. It would be disrespectful for her neighbors if she is noisy. Particularly hating how her upper neighbor seemed to be constantly moving chairs and tables, she doesn't want to do the same to others as she would be labeled as a hypocrite.
But then, it suddenly dawned on her.
How did she get the role?
Well, it was pretty understandable for Chor Ari's character since she only had to suit the pretty and popular image and just had minimal screentime. But being the main lead? Choi Lia's character? A bullied and ostracized girl who found a new life by pretending to be her older sister and find out the reason behind her sister's disappearance? It required excellent acting skills and charms and has to be shown to the casting director and writers before deciding on casting someone. And it happened all of a sudden, just after they 'discussed' matters that occurred only a few hours ago?
Isn't that a little bit too random and strange?
Somehow, she felt it was too weird that she suddenly got the role.
She was so happy when she received the news, but she became sad knowing the consequences and unknown circumstances of that letter.
But the script reading is going to happen after three days!
She doesn't even have the time to complain about what made her get the role; she has to prepare and receive the script by tomorrow!
Wondering about how will she have a manager, she fought the urge to call that Kim Jeho and demand one. She is not even considered a star, and yet she wanted someone to be her manager.
But honestly, going around without a manager and having SW entertainment in her resume does not make sense. Like, is SW entertainment that poor that they don't even give a newbie a manager?
Or any related rumors?
Mina realized that she was wasting too much time thinking. She should make a reply mail expressing her gratitude towards the production staff and all those flowery words you have to make in this situation.
It is not even hard. But it is the most draining part in terms of mail works.
You have to be formal all the time. She always wanted to add emojis on mails and even on her resumes, but she stopped herself from doing so after a scolding from her mom. Her mom is her biggest number one fan when acting, and she has always been rooting for her dream to become an actress.
She started typing her reply.
'RE: Sudden notice of the Changing of Lead Role
To the Production Staff of the drama 'Do you know who I am?'
This is Hong Mina, and I am stunned but happy at the same time when I read the mail. Honestly, I did not expect this to happen, and it felt surreal. I always wanted to grab a lead role, but I always thought I was incompetent enough.
Thank you for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime chance and give me a big break that I have been longing for for so long.
I can not even promise to present the perfect delivery of lines and acting, but I can make sure that I am always doing my best to show everyone how hardworking Hong Mina is on set.