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For as long as my dreams are alive... my Korean romance will have a breath of life...
여러분... 사랑해!!! (yeoreobun... saranghae!!!) Everybody... I love you!!!
Wednesday, 4 July 2007
Chapter 100: Hello Again
“Cut!” the director yelled.
Yun Ho helped me up onto my feet and someone passed me a bottle of water to rinse off the ‘blood’ in my mouth.
“Bida…” he pretended to be shocked as I took off my leather jacket and handed it to one of the assistants.
“Yuck,” I said as I surveyed the damage on the shirt.
It really looked like I had just lost a gallon of blood or something. I pulled out the bag from under my shirt and another assistant collected it from me.
“Komapda,” I said.
“That was a very good take,” the director said. “We don’t even need to shoot again. The both of you were very in touch with your emotions.”
“Komapseumnida,” we both bowed.
“Good job. We should have done this long ago,” the producer said. “There’s obviously screen chemistry between the both of you. Could it be because of your past involvement?” he teased.
“Anieyo,” I said.
“We’re good friends. There’s no past attachment left between us,” Yun Ho added.
“Still, it’s good. You’ve really captured the emotions of the characters you played,” the producer said.
“We need to move to the next location now, to catch the late afternoon sun,” the director announced.
We piled into the vans and left for the next location for the shoot, a cemetery. The cemetery scene is meant for the 2nd MV, ‘To Be Your Love’. We’re doing all the outdoor shoots today, and for the next few days, we will focus on the studio shoots.
Once we arrived at the location, they stylists trimmed my hair extensions and changed my hairstyle to a shorter cut which ended just above my shoulders. I’ll be keeping this hairstyle for the next few days, until the shoot ends. When they were done with my hair, I was given a moment alone to clean off the ‘blood stains’ from earlier, and when I was done, I changed into a white sundress. It was feminine, demure and a far cry from my earlier costume. Yun Ho was in a casual suit this time and topped off with a pair of sunglasses pushed up on his head like a headband.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you look so suave,” I smiled.
“I’ve never seen you look more lady-like,” he laughed. “And didn’t I wear a suit to the last awards?”
“That was an elaborate suit. This is simple, and sophisticated.”
“Araso…”
“This is really not my usual style,” I laughed.
“I can tell,” he said. “You don’t look like you.”
“I don’t?”
“You look better as Jin Yi,” he smiled.
“That’s probably because you’re drawn to dangerous-looking girls,” I said.
“I guess I am,” he smiled. “So where do I find one?”
“Beats me,” I shrugged my shoulders, and smiled back at him.
Filming began in a short while. The sun beat down on the set, but Yun Ho was sitting comfortable in the shade while filming his bit. The scene it set for 1 year later. Yun Ho sits by Jin Yi’s grave; and yes, they pasted my photo on someone’s grave.
“Are you sure it won’t bring me bad luck?” I asked the prop master.
“We’ve done this many times. It won’t bring you bad luck,” he assured me.
Call me traditional and superstitious, but I’m Chinese, and Chinese are really particular about these kinda stuff. I’m gonna need some kind of talisman after this shoot.
We had a special guest for this scene and he was already on the set by the time we arrived.
“Teukie!” I exclaimed when I saw him. “What are you doing here?”
“I’m your cousin,” he smiled.
“Great! If only you were really my cousin,” I said.
“You could start telling everyone that. They might believe you,” he laughed.
“Hyung,” Yun Ho greeted him as he approached.
“Hey Yun Ho. Ready to get your heart broken?”
“Huh?”
“You’re supposed to think that I’m her boyfriend,” he explained.
“Oh… ara…” he smiled.
“I think they’re ready to begin,” I said when I noticed them signaling everyone to their positions.
“Let’s go,” Yun Ho said.
Ee Teuk and I went up the stairs right to the top to wait for our entrance, and Yun Ho would be sitting next to ‘my grave’.
“Action,” the director yelled, and the camera focused on Yun Ho as he said his lines.
Yun Ho: I hope you’re happy. (runs a finger down the photo on Jin Yi’s tombstone) What a mess you’ve made of me now.
He stands up slowly and dusts off his suit, and walked leisurely away from her tomb, onto the stairway up the hill. He looks up and the sun blinds his eye for a moment. He blinks, and when he opens his eyes again, he sees me.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi?
I walk down the stair he is on; in a white sundress, and holding a bouquet of lilies.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi! (he grabs my arm as I walk past)
I turn and look at him with a startled expression.
Sierra: Ajeosshi… please let go of me.
Yun Ho continues to stare at me, not releasing his grasp.
They would later on add this piece of dialogue as Yun Ho’s thoughts.
[Yun Ho: Ajeosshi? She called me ajeosshi? But she looks exactly like Jin Yi. She must be Jin Yi!]
Sierra: Ajeosshi… Please let me go. (still struggling)
Yun Ho: Jin Yi, it’s you, isn’t it?
[Yun Ho: Why won’t she acknowledge me? Why won’t she admit who she is?]
Sierra: I’m not Jin Yi! My name is not Jin Yi
I pull my arm out of his grasp and drop the bouquet I was holding.
Yun Ho: You’re not Jin Yi?
Sierra: My name is Sierra. Are you drunk or something?
Yun Ho: Choesonghamnida.
He steps away from me.
Sierra: Are you alright, ajeosshi?
I look at his shocked face, concerned.
Jung Su: Sierra.
Ee Teuk, dressed in a black shirt and a pair of blue jeans jogs down the stairs.
Sierra: Oppa!
Jung Su: Kwaench’ana?
He came to stands beside me and put his arm around my shoulders.
Sierra: Nan kwaench’ana.
Jung Su: Who is this?
Sierra: Erm… this is…
Yun Ho: Jung Yun Ho. Detective Jung Yun Ho.
Jung Su: Park Jung Su
He extends his hand to Yun Ho, and they shake hands briefly.
Yun Ho: Nice to meet you, Sierra-sshi, Jung Su-sshi. I’ll take my leave now. Annyeonghi kyeseyo.
He pulls his sunglasses down to cover his eyes and walks away.
Jung Su: Annyeonghi kaseyo…
Ee Teuk and I watch Yun Ho as he walks away. Camera zooms in on Yun Ho’s expression as he walks up the stairs.
[Yun Ho: She’s taken… to think I actually mistook her for Jin Yi. She doesn’t even come close to Jin Yi…]
Jung Su: Who was that?
Sierra: Just some guy. Let’s go see oma.
I bend down to pick up the bouquet and as Ee Teuk and I walked down the stairs, I turn back to look at Yun Ho.
[Sierra: He looks so distinguished and poised, but he also looks depressed. I wonder what happened to him. Who is this Jin Yi?]
After this scene, the music would start and the scene of the MV would change.
“Good take,” the producer said. “Let’s head downtown to finish off the other scenes.”
There was a little sun light left, and they thought they’d film a few more scenes before we wrapped up for the day.
“I’m gonna take off now,” Ee Teuk said when he’s gotten out of his costume.
“Okay,” I said. “See ya!”
“Tell Yun Ho I’m leaving,” he said, since Yun Ho was still in one of the trailers.
“Araso,” I said. “Bye!”
We left the graveyard shortly after that and arrived at a coffee shop to film another scene. On the way, they dressed me in a feminine linen blouse and a pair of casual jeans. Yun Ho was already dressed in jeans, t-shirt and a denim jacket by the time we got off the vans.
We have lines for the next few scenes, but they won’t be audible on the MV. They are just meant to make the scenes look more realistic. The only audible would be the part where Yun Ho and I meet again. He is going to save me from hitting the floor.
“You’d better catch me,” I told him as we stood in position, awaiting the director’s instructions.
“How much do you weigh now?” he asked me.
“About 50kg,” I replied.
“Man…” he exclaimed, and I gave him an evil eye, “that’s not very heavy,” he finished, laughing, and I laughed with him.
“I bet you’re only like, 10kg heavier than me,” I said.
“I’m not 19 anymore, Sierra. I weigh more than that now,” he said.
It’s true that they’ve all put on some healthy weight in these past years. They no longer looked painfully thin like they used to back in the first 3 years. They had more muscle and built now, and they looked much healthier.
“Yea… I realized how much chunkier you look lately,” I giggled, and he gave me a pained expression.
“Places everyone!” the assistant director shouted, and we stood in line.
I’m supposed to be in line at a cafe, waiting to order my drink. The guy in front nearly hits me with his tray and I move back, losing my balance. Someone catches me and when he’d helped me up.
Sierra: Komapseumnida…
I turn around and find that it’s Yun Ho.
Yun Ho: Hello Sierra.
Sierra: Ah… hello…
Yun Ho: It’s Yun Ho.
Cashier: Miss? Your order?
Sierra: Choesonghamnida…
I smile and bow a little at Yun Ho and turn to place my order.
“Cut!” the director yelled to indicate the end of the scene.
The next scene shows me and Yun Ho having coffee together and some lighthearted conversation. This next dialogue will be audible.
Sierra: Wow… I look like your ex-girlfriend? That’s a little hard to believe.
Yun Ho: We can always go back to the cemetery, and I’ll prove it to you.
Sierra: That’s okay. I’ll take your word for it.
Yun Ho: Komawo.
Sierra: It must have been painful, then. Losing the one you love.
Yun Ho: The pain dulls eventually (stirs his coffee). So where’s your boyfriend?
Sierra: Boyfriend?
Yun Ho: That guy you were with at the cemetery.
Sierra: Oh… Jung Su oppa? He’s my cousin. We were visiting my mother’s grave.
Yun Ho: So you don’t have a boyfriend?
Sierra: Opseumnida.
I smile at him, and he smiles back, and the music is supposed to continue from here.
Yun Ho helped me up onto my feet and someone passed me a bottle of water to rinse off the ‘blood’ in my mouth.
“Bida…” he pretended to be shocked as I took off my leather jacket and handed it to one of the assistants.
“Yuck,” I said as I surveyed the damage on the shirt.
It really looked like I had just lost a gallon of blood or something. I pulled out the bag from under my shirt and another assistant collected it from me.
“Komapda,” I said.
“That was a very good take,” the director said. “We don’t even need to shoot again. The both of you were very in touch with your emotions.”
“Komapseumnida,” we both bowed.
“Good job. We should have done this long ago,” the producer said. “There’s obviously screen chemistry between the both of you. Could it be because of your past involvement?” he teased.
“Anieyo,” I said.
“We’re good friends. There’s no past attachment left between us,” Yun Ho added.
“Still, it’s good. You’ve really captured the emotions of the characters you played,” the producer said.
“We need to move to the next location now, to catch the late afternoon sun,” the director announced.
We piled into the vans and left for the next location for the shoot, a cemetery. The cemetery scene is meant for the 2nd MV, ‘To Be Your Love’. We’re doing all the outdoor shoots today, and for the next few days, we will focus on the studio shoots.
Once we arrived at the location, they stylists trimmed my hair extensions and changed my hairstyle to a shorter cut which ended just above my shoulders. I’ll be keeping this hairstyle for the next few days, until the shoot ends. When they were done with my hair, I was given a moment alone to clean off the ‘blood stains’ from earlier, and when I was done, I changed into a white sundress. It was feminine, demure and a far cry from my earlier costume. Yun Ho was in a casual suit this time and topped off with a pair of sunglasses pushed up on his head like a headband.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you look so suave,” I smiled.
“I’ve never seen you look more lady-like,” he laughed. “And didn’t I wear a suit to the last awards?”
“That was an elaborate suit. This is simple, and sophisticated.”
“Araso…”
“This is really not my usual style,” I laughed.
“I can tell,” he said. “You don’t look like you.”
“I don’t?”
“You look better as Jin Yi,” he smiled.
“That’s probably because you’re drawn to dangerous-looking girls,” I said.
“I guess I am,” he smiled. “So where do I find one?”
“Beats me,” I shrugged my shoulders, and smiled back at him.
Filming began in a short while. The sun beat down on the set, but Yun Ho was sitting comfortable in the shade while filming his bit. The scene it set for 1 year later. Yun Ho sits by Jin Yi’s grave; and yes, they pasted my photo on someone’s grave.
“Are you sure it won’t bring me bad luck?” I asked the prop master.
“We’ve done this many times. It won’t bring you bad luck,” he assured me.
Call me traditional and superstitious, but I’m Chinese, and Chinese are really particular about these kinda stuff. I’m gonna need some kind of talisman after this shoot.
We had a special guest for this scene and he was already on the set by the time we arrived.
“Teukie!” I exclaimed when I saw him. “What are you doing here?”
“I’m your cousin,” he smiled.
“Great! If only you were really my cousin,” I said.
“You could start telling everyone that. They might believe you,” he laughed.
“Hyung,” Yun Ho greeted him as he approached.
“Hey Yun Ho. Ready to get your heart broken?”
“Huh?”
“You’re supposed to think that I’m her boyfriend,” he explained.
“Oh… ara…” he smiled.
“I think they’re ready to begin,” I said when I noticed them signaling everyone to their positions.
“Let’s go,” Yun Ho said.
Ee Teuk and I went up the stairs right to the top to wait for our entrance, and Yun Ho would be sitting next to ‘my grave’.
“Action,” the director yelled, and the camera focused on Yun Ho as he said his lines.
Yun Ho: I hope you’re happy. (runs a finger down the photo on Jin Yi’s tombstone) What a mess you’ve made of me now.
He stands up slowly and dusts off his suit, and walked leisurely away from her tomb, onto the stairway up the hill. He looks up and the sun blinds his eye for a moment. He blinks, and when he opens his eyes again, he sees me.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi?
I walk down the stair he is on; in a white sundress, and holding a bouquet of lilies.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi! (he grabs my arm as I walk past)
I turn and look at him with a startled expression.
Sierra: Ajeosshi… please let go of me.
Yun Ho continues to stare at me, not releasing his grasp.
They would later on add this piece of dialogue as Yun Ho’s thoughts.
[Yun Ho: Ajeosshi? She called me ajeosshi? But she looks exactly like Jin Yi. She must be Jin Yi!]
Sierra: Ajeosshi… Please let me go. (still struggling)
Yun Ho: Jin Yi, it’s you, isn’t it?
[Yun Ho: Why won’t she acknowledge me? Why won’t she admit who she is?]
Sierra: I’m not Jin Yi! My name is not Jin Yi
I pull my arm out of his grasp and drop the bouquet I was holding.
Yun Ho: You’re not Jin Yi?
Sierra: My name is Sierra. Are you drunk or something?
Yun Ho: Choesonghamnida.
He steps away from me.
Sierra: Are you alright, ajeosshi?
I look at his shocked face, concerned.
Jung Su: Sierra.
Ee Teuk, dressed in a black shirt and a pair of blue jeans jogs down the stairs.
Sierra: Oppa!
Jung Su: Kwaench’ana?
He came to stands beside me and put his arm around my shoulders.
Sierra: Nan kwaench’ana.
Jung Su: Who is this?
Sierra: Erm… this is…
Yun Ho: Jung Yun Ho. Detective Jung Yun Ho.
Jung Su: Park Jung Su
He extends his hand to Yun Ho, and they shake hands briefly.
Yun Ho: Nice to meet you, Sierra-sshi, Jung Su-sshi. I’ll take my leave now. Annyeonghi kyeseyo.
He pulls his sunglasses down to cover his eyes and walks away.
Jung Su: Annyeonghi kaseyo…
Ee Teuk and I watch Yun Ho as he walks away. Camera zooms in on Yun Ho’s expression as he walks up the stairs.
[Yun Ho: She’s taken… to think I actually mistook her for Jin Yi. She doesn’t even come close to Jin Yi…]
Jung Su: Who was that?
Sierra: Just some guy. Let’s go see oma.
I bend down to pick up the bouquet and as Ee Teuk and I walked down the stairs, I turn back to look at Yun Ho.
[Sierra: He looks so distinguished and poised, but he also looks depressed. I wonder what happened to him. Who is this Jin Yi?]
After this scene, the music would start and the scene of the MV would change.
“Good take,” the producer said. “Let’s head downtown to finish off the other scenes.”
There was a little sun light left, and they thought they’d film a few more scenes before we wrapped up for the day.
“I’m gonna take off now,” Ee Teuk said when he’s gotten out of his costume.
“Okay,” I said. “See ya!”
“Tell Yun Ho I’m leaving,” he said, since Yun Ho was still in one of the trailers.
“Araso,” I said. “Bye!”
We left the graveyard shortly after that and arrived at a coffee shop to film another scene. On the way, they dressed me in a feminine linen blouse and a pair of casual jeans. Yun Ho was already dressed in jeans, t-shirt and a denim jacket by the time we got off the vans.
We have lines for the next few scenes, but they won’t be audible on the MV. They are just meant to make the scenes look more realistic. The only audible would be the part where Yun Ho and I meet again. He is going to save me from hitting the floor.
“You’d better catch me,” I told him as we stood in position, awaiting the director’s instructions.
“How much do you weigh now?” he asked me.
“About 50kg,” I replied.
“Man…” he exclaimed, and I gave him an evil eye, “that’s not very heavy,” he finished, laughing, and I laughed with him.
“I bet you’re only like, 10kg heavier than me,” I said.
“I’m not 19 anymore, Sierra. I weigh more than that now,” he said.
It’s true that they’ve all put on some healthy weight in these past years. They no longer looked painfully thin like they used to back in the first 3 years. They had more muscle and built now, and they looked much healthier.
“Yea… I realized how much chunkier you look lately,” I giggled, and he gave me a pained expression.
“Places everyone!” the assistant director shouted, and we stood in line.
I’m supposed to be in line at a cafe, waiting to order my drink. The guy in front nearly hits me with his tray and I move back, losing my balance. Someone catches me and when he’d helped me up.
Sierra: Komapseumnida…
I turn around and find that it’s Yun Ho.
Yun Ho: Hello Sierra.
Sierra: Ah… hello…
Yun Ho: It’s Yun Ho.
Cashier: Miss? Your order?
Sierra: Choesonghamnida…
I smile and bow a little at Yun Ho and turn to place my order.
“Cut!” the director yelled to indicate the end of the scene.
The next scene shows me and Yun Ho having coffee together and some lighthearted conversation. This next dialogue will be audible.
Sierra: Wow… I look like your ex-girlfriend? That’s a little hard to believe.
Yun Ho: We can always go back to the cemetery, and I’ll prove it to you.
Sierra: That’s okay. I’ll take your word for it.
Yun Ho: Komawo.
Sierra: It must have been painful, then. Losing the one you love.
Yun Ho: The pain dulls eventually (stirs his coffee). So where’s your boyfriend?
Sierra: Boyfriend?
Yun Ho: That guy you were with at the cemetery.
Sierra: Oh… Jung Su oppa? He’s my cousin. We were visiting my mother’s grave.
Yun Ho: So you don’t have a boyfriend?
Sierra: Opseumnida.
I smile at him, and he smiles back, and the music is supposed to continue from here.
Sunday, 1 July 2007
Chapter 99: Lovin' You
We went up onto the roof where we could be alone. The sun was slowly setting, and the air was slowly getting chilly.
“Are you cold?” he asked me as he shrugged off his jacket.
“I’m fine,” I said, but he put his jacket on me all the same.
“How are you coping?” he asked me.
“I’m fine. I can keep up.”
“This is one of the toughest projects yet,” he said. “Singing in English and all,” he laughed softly.
“We can do it,” I smiled as I handed him a cup of warm honey.
“Yea… if there is anyone who can, it’s us,” he said, perfectly mimicking our managers’ words of encouragement.
“Tough job being the leader, isn’t it?” I said.
“You know it,” he smiled as he sipped the drink. “I’ve been doing it for 5 years, you’ve been doing it for 3 years. How does it feel for you?”
“I never felt like the leader. They just say I’m the leader, but no one really leads S-Cube. Maybe Shoei and I keep Skye in check, but other than that, we’re good.”
“I guess your personalities are different than of TVXQ. I have 4 other guys to take care of, and each of them has his very own issues.”
“Can’t be that bad,” I said.
“No. It’s not. It’s me who had issues. I took the role too seriously in the beginning. Good thing I didn’t chase anyone away,” he laughed.
“I heard… you always wanted them in the palm of your hand, didn’t you?” I teased.
“I did… during the first year at least. By the 2nd album, I learnt to respect them more, and to give them more freedom as members.”
“I guess I do act like an overbearing leader sometimes; when I insist something is done my way. But that’s more to do with our life at home. I hardly ever call the shots when it comes to work. We have Lex oppa and Shi Kyung hyung to do that.”
“Hmm… well… the situations are changing. We’re getting more freedom to make decisions now.”
“It’ll probably take the same time for us. This 3rd album is the first time I’ve ever contributed to the song writing process.”
“Give it time,” he said. “You’ll be writing whole albums eventually.”
“I wish…”
“Maybe by then, you’d have become a soloist.”
“I like staying as S-Cube. I think we’re good as a team.”
“You’re as good on your own too, Sierra. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be doing this project together.”
“I know… I just prefer to be part of the group. It’s less stressful.”
“Hiding behind Skye and Shoei?”
“I wouldn’t say hiding. Depending on them is more like it. You can’t deny they’re more popular than I am.”
“I’ll admit that male performers have always had better careers. But some female ones have had pretty good careers too.”
“I’ll never be BoA or Ri In,” I said.
“No,” he smiled, “because you’re Sierra.”
We’ve finally finished recording both songs and we’re now in the dance studios working on the routine for ‘Ice Box’. Yun Ho had already choreographed most of it before we went into the studios. We’re mostly rehearsing now and amending the parts that aren’t working when we dance as a pair.
It starts with us walking into view; first Yun Ho, then me. Then there will be sort of an exchange, but through dancing. Yun Ho reaches out to touch my face and I turn away to avoid him, then when I try to leave, he grabs my hand and pulls me back, and we’d start dancing. The dance was mainly us mirroring each other’s moves, or dancing together as a pair, sort of like ballroom dancing.
“Ready?” he asked me as we were about to repeat part of the routine again.
“Yea,” I nodded and he signaled for the choreographer to turn on the music.
We were practically plastered onto each other. I’m supposed to slowly slide down his body and as soon as my whole body is about to hit the floor, he’ll pull me up and swing me outward, then pull me back in so that we embraced.
The 2nd verse started, and I slowly moved downwards, counting the beats so that I would hit the floor on time. As we’d timed it perfectly, he dragged me back up and pushed me away from him, and pulled me back into his embrace, then we moved away and mirrored each other’s moves until the bridge.
The choreographer stopped the music, since we hadn’t really gotten to that part yet. We were working on the entire routine bit by bit; moving on only when I was familiar with the current steps. I turned to pick up my towel, and I saw Jae Joong standing at the doorway of the studio. I smiled and waved, and he waved back as I walked towards him.
“What are you doing here?” I asked him as I went forward to hug him.
“You’re sweaty,” he said.
“Of course I am. I’ve been dancing since this morning.”
“Just dropped by to see how you guys are progressing,” he said.
He was wearing the usual ensemble of t-shirt and jeans, and he had a cap pulled over his head.
“Jae Joong… waseo?” Yun Ho said as he approached us.
“I saw part of the routine,” Jae Joong said. “Great choreography.”
“Well, it would still take 2 to tango,” Yun Ho smiled.
“I see the fire when you guys dance,” Jae Joong laughed. “Don’t think you can ever get that kinda fire out of me.”
“Not even with me around?” I said sadly.
“That would be a different kind of fire,” Yun Ho laughed. “Right Jae Joong?”
“Right,” Jae Joong laughed as he nodded.
“So you guys are teaming up against me, are you?” I said as I planted my hands on my hips. “You watch your back, Kim Jae Joong. And you too, Jung Yun Ho,” I threatened.
“You’re all talk,” Yun Ho said as he tugged my hair lightly.
“Yah…” I exclaimed and swatted his hand away.
“Let’s crush her, Jae Joong,” Yun Ho said as he and Jae Joong looked at each other conspiringly.
“Ya… you’re not gonna crush me…” I said as I started backing away slowly.
“Get her,” Jae Joong yelled and I broke into a full run across the room as the both of them chased after me.
“Andoe…” I shouted as the two of them closed in on me.
Yun Ho reached out first and caught me by my arm. As I was pull to a stop, Jae Joong grabbed my other arm and they both hugged… with me in the middle, crushing me in between.
“Shiro…” I attempted to whine as the 3 of us laughed.
“Still wanna threaten us?” Yun Ho said.
“No… let me go,” I pleaded laughingly.
“She doesn’t seem remorseful,” Jae Joong remarked. “We shouldn’t stop the punishment just yet.”
“Let me go…” I whined as I struggled between the two of them.
“Should we?” Jae Joong asked Yun Ho.
“Come on, Jae Joong,” I said sweetly, trying to work my usual charms on him since I was facing him. “Please…”
“Okay… enough,” Jae Joong said and he let go.
“Traitor,” Yun Ho muttered, as he let go too.
“Hey… I’m gonna get it tonight if I continue teaming up with you,” he laughed.
“Traitor,” Yun Ho repeated and punched Jae Joong on the arm and that started a playful fight between the two.
I smiled as I watched on. Their friendship never ceased to amaze me. They shared a bond that I would never experience or understand.
After Jae Joong left, Yun Ho and I went back to rehearsing. Surprisingly, we were progressing rather quickly; faster than I’d expected us to. It could be because it’s easier to learn off someone and focus when there are only the 2 of us. The choreographer was there to give us extra input and to help us watch for when we were inconsistent or out of sync. Once in awhile, the producers would drop by to check on our progress. We continued to rehearse until the weekend. This weekend, we will be shooting the MV.
The first scene of the MV was set in a basement parking lot where they sealed off the entrance and exits for a few hours so that we could film. I emerged from the trailer wearing a pair of dark jeans, high-heeled boots, and a spaghetti strapped top with a round-necked leather jacket over it. They’d put in hair extensions and slicked my hair back into a tight long ponytail for my role as Jin Yi.
The storyline for this MV was that I would play 2 characters; Sierra and Jin Yi. Jin Yi would be Yun Ho’s ex-girlfriend who betrayed him, and Sierra would be the girl he meets about a year after he kills Jin Yi during a confrontation.
We meet up at the junction of the parking lot where we greeted the director, then hung out nearby while we chatted. The scene would start with Yun Ho and some officers chasing after members of the gang I am supposedly associated with. Yun Ho plays a detective in this MV. He looked especially hot today, also in jeans, a straight collared leather jacket, and a leather baseball cap.
“Check out my gun,” he said as he twirled the prop gun on his index finger.
“I’ve got one too,” I said as I took mine out.
“Bang!” he said as he pretended to aim and shoot at something behind me. “This is gonna be fun,” he said. “I’ve never played a detective before.”
“And I’ve never played the role of a femme fatale,” I said.
“Places everyone,” the coordinator yelled, and we walked to our starting positions.
After a quick makeup touch-up and costume check, we were ready to begin filming.
“Action!” the director yelled.
Members of the gang run past and Yun Ho and his officers start chasing them. Gun shots are fired, and there’s a lot of yelling. Just then, I walk into the scene, and he spots me. He stops and lets his men continue the chase while he walks towards me.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi?
Jin Yi: Hello Yun Ho…
Yun Ho: So it was you all along…
Jin Yi: Who else did you think it was?
Yun Ho: I didn’t believe it when they told me it was you. I had been hoping it wasn’t you.
Jin Yi: Well… doesn’t it make sense? Who else would know better?
Yun Ho: I trusted you…
Jin Yi: Are you sure, Yun Ho? I never thought you trusted anyone.
Yun Ho: I opened up to you.
Jin Yi: Your mistake…
I pull out my gun, cock it, and point it at Yun Ho.
Yun Ho: You really want to do this?
Jin Yi: Get your gun out, Yun Ho. I don’t want to be accused of killing an unarmed man.
Yun Ho took out his gun, cocks it and points it at me. We both stand face to face now, with guns pointing at each other, ready to pull the trigger.
Yun Ho: You’re really gonna kill me, aren’t you?
Jin Yi: That was my assignment, and I will finish it tonight.
Yun Ho: After all these months, you don’t feel anything for me? We can turn back. You don’t have to do this. No one has to get hurt.
Jin Yi: Cut the crap, Yun Ho. It’s either you or me. Let’s end this.
Yun Ho sighs in frustration.
Jin Yi: Hana!
Yun Ho: Dul…
Jin Yi: Set
Both of us pull our triggers and gun shots ring out, echoing through the parking lot.
The bag of fake blood under my shirt is triggered to burst, and as soon as it did, I fall back, as the blood sort of splattered around.
“Cut!” the director yelled after I fell on the mattresses they’d positioned behind me.
We film the scene where I fall again, but this time I fall at a shorter distance and I have to hit the floor for real. After that, they filmed Yun Ho. He was supposed to sort of watch me fall, in slow motion. They made him stand there, motionless, while they filmed his expression. After this was done, we continued with the scene.
I lie on the ground where I had fallen, and Yun Ho is where he stood when he shot me.
“Action!” the director yelled.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi!
Yun Ho runs forward, drops his gun and picks me up in his arms.
Jin Yi: Good shot…
Yun Ho: Jin Yi… why did it have to be you?
Jin Yi: It’s just fate.
I cough and blood starts dripping from my lips, courtesy of the fake blood capsule I’d been keeping in my mouth. I had to bite it to break it. Raspberry juice… yum…
Jin Yi: I happened to be assigned to get rid of you. End of story…
Yun Ho: Did you ever love me? For all these months… tell me that you did love me.
Jin Yi: I wish I did…
And the scene fades.
“Are you cold?” he asked me as he shrugged off his jacket.
“I’m fine,” I said, but he put his jacket on me all the same.
“How are you coping?” he asked me.
“I’m fine. I can keep up.”
“This is one of the toughest projects yet,” he said. “Singing in English and all,” he laughed softly.
“We can do it,” I smiled as I handed him a cup of warm honey.
“Yea… if there is anyone who can, it’s us,” he said, perfectly mimicking our managers’ words of encouragement.
“Tough job being the leader, isn’t it?” I said.
“You know it,” he smiled as he sipped the drink. “I’ve been doing it for 5 years, you’ve been doing it for 3 years. How does it feel for you?”
“I never felt like the leader. They just say I’m the leader, but no one really leads S-Cube. Maybe Shoei and I keep Skye in check, but other than that, we’re good.”
“I guess your personalities are different than of TVXQ. I have 4 other guys to take care of, and each of them has his very own issues.”
“Can’t be that bad,” I said.
“No. It’s not. It’s me who had issues. I took the role too seriously in the beginning. Good thing I didn’t chase anyone away,” he laughed.
“I heard… you always wanted them in the palm of your hand, didn’t you?” I teased.
“I did… during the first year at least. By the 2nd album, I learnt to respect them more, and to give them more freedom as members.”
“I guess I do act like an overbearing leader sometimes; when I insist something is done my way. But that’s more to do with our life at home. I hardly ever call the shots when it comes to work. We have Lex oppa and Shi Kyung hyung to do that.”
“Hmm… well… the situations are changing. We’re getting more freedom to make decisions now.”
“It’ll probably take the same time for us. This 3rd album is the first time I’ve ever contributed to the song writing process.”
“Give it time,” he said. “You’ll be writing whole albums eventually.”
“I wish…”
“Maybe by then, you’d have become a soloist.”
“I like staying as S-Cube. I think we’re good as a team.”
“You’re as good on your own too, Sierra. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be doing this project together.”
“I know… I just prefer to be part of the group. It’s less stressful.”
“Hiding behind Skye and Shoei?”
“I wouldn’t say hiding. Depending on them is more like it. You can’t deny they’re more popular than I am.”
“I’ll admit that male performers have always had better careers. But some female ones have had pretty good careers too.”
“I’ll never be BoA or Ri In,” I said.
“No,” he smiled, “because you’re Sierra.”
We’ve finally finished recording both songs and we’re now in the dance studios working on the routine for ‘Ice Box’. Yun Ho had already choreographed most of it before we went into the studios. We’re mostly rehearsing now and amending the parts that aren’t working when we dance as a pair.
It starts with us walking into view; first Yun Ho, then me. Then there will be sort of an exchange, but through dancing. Yun Ho reaches out to touch my face and I turn away to avoid him, then when I try to leave, he grabs my hand and pulls me back, and we’d start dancing. The dance was mainly us mirroring each other’s moves, or dancing together as a pair, sort of like ballroom dancing.
“Ready?” he asked me as we were about to repeat part of the routine again.
“Yea,” I nodded and he signaled for the choreographer to turn on the music.
We were practically plastered onto each other. I’m supposed to slowly slide down his body and as soon as my whole body is about to hit the floor, he’ll pull me up and swing me outward, then pull me back in so that we embraced.
The 2nd verse started, and I slowly moved downwards, counting the beats so that I would hit the floor on time. As we’d timed it perfectly, he dragged me back up and pushed me away from him, and pulled me back into his embrace, then we moved away and mirrored each other’s moves until the bridge.
The choreographer stopped the music, since we hadn’t really gotten to that part yet. We were working on the entire routine bit by bit; moving on only when I was familiar with the current steps. I turned to pick up my towel, and I saw Jae Joong standing at the doorway of the studio. I smiled and waved, and he waved back as I walked towards him.
“What are you doing here?” I asked him as I went forward to hug him.
“You’re sweaty,” he said.
“Of course I am. I’ve been dancing since this morning.”
“Just dropped by to see how you guys are progressing,” he said.
He was wearing the usual ensemble of t-shirt and jeans, and he had a cap pulled over his head.
“Jae Joong… waseo?” Yun Ho said as he approached us.
“I saw part of the routine,” Jae Joong said. “Great choreography.”
“Well, it would still take 2 to tango,” Yun Ho smiled.
“I see the fire when you guys dance,” Jae Joong laughed. “Don’t think you can ever get that kinda fire out of me.”
“Not even with me around?” I said sadly.
“That would be a different kind of fire,” Yun Ho laughed. “Right Jae Joong?”
“Right,” Jae Joong laughed as he nodded.
“So you guys are teaming up against me, are you?” I said as I planted my hands on my hips. “You watch your back, Kim Jae Joong. And you too, Jung Yun Ho,” I threatened.
“You’re all talk,” Yun Ho said as he tugged my hair lightly.
“Yah…” I exclaimed and swatted his hand away.
“Let’s crush her, Jae Joong,” Yun Ho said as he and Jae Joong looked at each other conspiringly.
“Ya… you’re not gonna crush me…” I said as I started backing away slowly.
“Get her,” Jae Joong yelled and I broke into a full run across the room as the both of them chased after me.
“Andoe…” I shouted as the two of them closed in on me.
Yun Ho reached out first and caught me by my arm. As I was pull to a stop, Jae Joong grabbed my other arm and they both hugged… with me in the middle, crushing me in between.
“Shiro…” I attempted to whine as the 3 of us laughed.
“Still wanna threaten us?” Yun Ho said.
“No… let me go,” I pleaded laughingly.
“She doesn’t seem remorseful,” Jae Joong remarked. “We shouldn’t stop the punishment just yet.”
“Let me go…” I whined as I struggled between the two of them.
“Should we?” Jae Joong asked Yun Ho.
“Come on, Jae Joong,” I said sweetly, trying to work my usual charms on him since I was facing him. “Please…”
“Okay… enough,” Jae Joong said and he let go.
“Traitor,” Yun Ho muttered, as he let go too.
“Hey… I’m gonna get it tonight if I continue teaming up with you,” he laughed.
“Traitor,” Yun Ho repeated and punched Jae Joong on the arm and that started a playful fight between the two.
I smiled as I watched on. Their friendship never ceased to amaze me. They shared a bond that I would never experience or understand.
After Jae Joong left, Yun Ho and I went back to rehearsing. Surprisingly, we were progressing rather quickly; faster than I’d expected us to. It could be because it’s easier to learn off someone and focus when there are only the 2 of us. The choreographer was there to give us extra input and to help us watch for when we were inconsistent or out of sync. Once in awhile, the producers would drop by to check on our progress. We continued to rehearse until the weekend. This weekend, we will be shooting the MV.
The first scene of the MV was set in a basement parking lot where they sealed off the entrance and exits for a few hours so that we could film. I emerged from the trailer wearing a pair of dark jeans, high-heeled boots, and a spaghetti strapped top with a round-necked leather jacket over it. They’d put in hair extensions and slicked my hair back into a tight long ponytail for my role as Jin Yi.
The storyline for this MV was that I would play 2 characters; Sierra and Jin Yi. Jin Yi would be Yun Ho’s ex-girlfriend who betrayed him, and Sierra would be the girl he meets about a year after he kills Jin Yi during a confrontation.
We meet up at the junction of the parking lot where we greeted the director, then hung out nearby while we chatted. The scene would start with Yun Ho and some officers chasing after members of the gang I am supposedly associated with. Yun Ho plays a detective in this MV. He looked especially hot today, also in jeans, a straight collared leather jacket, and a leather baseball cap.
“Check out my gun,” he said as he twirled the prop gun on his index finger.
“I’ve got one too,” I said as I took mine out.
“Bang!” he said as he pretended to aim and shoot at something behind me. “This is gonna be fun,” he said. “I’ve never played a detective before.”
“And I’ve never played the role of a femme fatale,” I said.
“Places everyone,” the coordinator yelled, and we walked to our starting positions.
After a quick makeup touch-up and costume check, we were ready to begin filming.
“Action!” the director yelled.
Members of the gang run past and Yun Ho and his officers start chasing them. Gun shots are fired, and there’s a lot of yelling. Just then, I walk into the scene, and he spots me. He stops and lets his men continue the chase while he walks towards me.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi?
Jin Yi: Hello Yun Ho…
Yun Ho: So it was you all along…
Jin Yi: Who else did you think it was?
Yun Ho: I didn’t believe it when they told me it was you. I had been hoping it wasn’t you.
Jin Yi: Well… doesn’t it make sense? Who else would know better?
Yun Ho: I trusted you…
Jin Yi: Are you sure, Yun Ho? I never thought you trusted anyone.
Yun Ho: I opened up to you.
Jin Yi: Your mistake…
I pull out my gun, cock it, and point it at Yun Ho.
Yun Ho: You really want to do this?
Jin Yi: Get your gun out, Yun Ho. I don’t want to be accused of killing an unarmed man.
Yun Ho took out his gun, cocks it and points it at me. We both stand face to face now, with guns pointing at each other, ready to pull the trigger.
Yun Ho: You’re really gonna kill me, aren’t you?
Jin Yi: That was my assignment, and I will finish it tonight.
Yun Ho: After all these months, you don’t feel anything for me? We can turn back. You don’t have to do this. No one has to get hurt.
Jin Yi: Cut the crap, Yun Ho. It’s either you or me. Let’s end this.
Yun Ho sighs in frustration.
Jin Yi: Hana!
Yun Ho: Dul…
Jin Yi: Set
Both of us pull our triggers and gun shots ring out, echoing through the parking lot.
The bag of fake blood under my shirt is triggered to burst, and as soon as it did, I fall back, as the blood sort of splattered around.
“Cut!” the director yelled after I fell on the mattresses they’d positioned behind me.
We film the scene where I fall again, but this time I fall at a shorter distance and I have to hit the floor for real. After that, they filmed Yun Ho. He was supposed to sort of watch me fall, in slow motion. They made him stand there, motionless, while they filmed his expression. After this was done, we continued with the scene.
I lie on the ground where I had fallen, and Yun Ho is where he stood when he shot me.
“Action!” the director yelled.
Yun Ho: Jin Yi!
Yun Ho runs forward, drops his gun and picks me up in his arms.
Jin Yi: Good shot…
Yun Ho: Jin Yi… why did it have to be you?
Jin Yi: It’s just fate.
I cough and blood starts dripping from my lips, courtesy of the fake blood capsule I’d been keeping in my mouth. I had to bite it to break it. Raspberry juice… yum…
Jin Yi: I happened to be assigned to get rid of you. End of story…
Yun Ho: Did you ever love me? For all these months… tell me that you did love me.
Jin Yi: I wish I did…
And the scene fades.
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