After Minjae's thoughtful answer, the room seemed to ease even more. The tension that some of the extras might have felt earlier about being in the same space as a lead actor completely dissolved.
They weren't just listening to industry veterans or a rising star anymore. Now, they were all exchanging ideas, reflecting on the character work, and learning together.
"See? That's exactly what we mean. It's not about making something look writerly. It's about understanding what it feels like to sit with your own thoughts. That's where the performance begins." Hyesun smiled and looked out at the group.
"That kind of pacing, that reflective energy. All of it matters. And the same goes for even the smallest roles. If your character is a junior editor who only nods in a scene, that nod still tells us everything we need to know. Are you tired, are you inspired, are you quietly judging the piece you're editing? That's the kind of detail we love."
