251 First Movie Press Conference (2/2)
As the casts' turn to appear on stage neared, Yeo Ri's nerves were beginning to unravel. Aware of her unexpected weakness, Secretary Kwon offered her some medicine to help with her nervousness.
”One, two, three...” Yeo Ri quickly practiced the breathing technique that Dr. Hong had taught her in an attempt to quell her agitation.
”And finally, I would like to welcome the main cast to the stage! Please welcome the actors, Lee Yeo Ri, Seo Sun Kwang, Han Jae Min, Joo Ha In, and Kim Chan Hee!” The emcee called out the actors' name in order of relevance, from the main leads to the main supporting actors.
Yeo Ri and her co-stars walked onto the stage upon the emcee's cue, smiling and waving their hands at the crowd. Yeo Ri, who was playing the ever-important main character, was forced to be the first to show up.
Her legs shook slightly as the cameras flashed, but she reminded herself to toughen up and smile.
Hiding her nervousness, she first bowed in greeting to the host of the event, then to the producers and director, then to the audience before taking her seat. The group of actors were supplied with a few microphones, and Yeo Ri was given priority to hold one of them.
”Hello, how are you all today?”
Yeo Ri smiled shyly as she replied, ”Fine, thank you.”
”First, we have here the actress playing the role of 'Chacha', Lee Yeo Ri. Everyone give her a round of applause—”
The emcee gave a simple introduction for all the actors sitting on-stage.
”Miss Yeo Ri, you look nervous. Are you alright?”
Yeo Ri laughed stiffly. ”Haha, yes... I'm feeling a bit nervous...”
”Speaking of which, this is your first time as the main character, right?”
”Yes. Although I am new and unexperienced, I gave my best in delivering the role. I hope I was able to satisfy the viewers with my performance.” Yeo Ri bowed her head humbly. Her voice was soft and slightly shaky, and her demure but charming appearance garnered the audience's appreciation.
”You're very down-to-earth, Miss Yeo Ri,” the emcee remarked with a smile.
”As everyone can see, Miss Lee is very different than her character. I was very amazed during filming whenever I saw her transformation,” the original creator, the writer, Lalabell, noted. ”Miss Lee is a very good actress despite her lack of experience. Everyone, please look forward to her performance in the movie which will surely bring 'Chacha' to life!” she expounded, her eyes shining.
Her words were followed by some applause, and Yeo Ri responded with a bashful word of gratitude, her already reddened face turning into a deeper shade of red. The girl lowered her head, passing her mic to her male co-star in hopes of moving the attention away from her.
”Oh, how cute~” somebody remarked.
The emcee smiled at the girl's obvious nervousness, and decisively changed the subject instead of pushing the young girl deeper into the spotlight; she clearly didn't want it!
The cast members on stage took turns explaining their roles and how they approached them while bantering with the emcee and the producers.
Yeo Ri, too, tried her best to take part in the discussions, though she was the quietest on stage. Yeo Ri acted as if she was every bit the timid, naive rookie people thought her to be.
After another forty-some minutes, the event finally reached its conclusion.