Peninsula: Starting with Hijacking Yoona

49. Jin Lin's scene with Tae Yoon-hyun: "Thank you for the monthly vote, Great Demon King!

At 9:59, the classroom door was gently pushed open.

The person who walked in was An Hemo. He was tall and well-proportioned, and his well-tailored light gray stand-up collar shirt was impeccably styled. He did not look relaxed or casual at all. He was not carrying any textbooks or handouts, but only holding a thermos.

With just a casual glance across the room, the previously noisy and chaotic classroom instantly fell silent.

His gaze lingered on Li Jingcheng in the crowd for a couple more seconds. Now, seeing him in person, the boy's clean, clear youthful spirit blended perfectly with his mature, restrained demeanor—a truly unique combination of physical attributes and charisma.

Even Ahn Hyukmo, who was used to seeing handsome men and beautiful women in the industry, couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in his eyes.

An Hye-mo nodded slightly, calmly greeted everyone present, walked slowly to the front of the podium, clapped his hands twice, and signaled the start of the class.

"Hello everyone, I'm An Hemo. Today's lesson will deviate from the conventional teaching method."

He gently placed the water glass on the table, his sharp gaze slowly sweeping over everyone in the audience. "Among you all, some are popular idols, some are seasoned actors, and some are still honing their skills as trainees. But standing here now, you have shed all your halos and have only one common identity—pure performers."

Unlike typical instructors, Ahn Hye-mo did not first go over the theory of acting, nor did he have everyone read and practice their lines word by word.

"Many people ask me how to bring a vivid and three-dimensional character to life. In my opinion, the first step in acting is to break down the layers of preconceived notions that surround you."

His gaze fell on Yoona and Jisoo, and he said in a particularly serious tone, "Especially since you are idol artists, you are in front of the camera all year round. You are used to maintaining a standard smile and proper posture at all times. But this professional habit that is ingrained in your bones is precisely the biggest obstacle and constraint on your acting career."

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately assigned the practical training task for the class, "Yoona-ssi, Jisoo-ssi, move to the center of the classroom. Next, I need you to fully interpret an emotion."

Ahn Hyuk-mo crossed his arms, his expression calm and composed. "Immerse yourself in the story, imagine you are competing with your rivals for the same role. What I want to see is your most instinctive and straightforward emotional expression, not carefully designed and deliberately posed stiff postures."

Yoona and Jisoo exchanged a glance and walked together toward the center of the classroom in perfect unison.

However, the two still subconsciously adhered to the senior-junior relationship in the entertainment industry, maintaining a proper distance in their words and actions, and not letting their guard down at all.

Yoona had her usual faint smile on her lips, but her tone carried a hint of barely perceptible unease. "Jisoo, this role... Noona really wants to try it too. Do you think you could give this opportunity to Noona? After all, you'll have many more opportunities in the future."

Jisoo also held back, not daring to raise her voice in front of Yoona, and shook her head, softly refusing, "Yoona sunbaenim, I'm sorry, but I really, really want this role too. I think I'm more suitable for it than anyone else."

This made Li Jingcheng, who was watching the show from the sidelines, immediately shake his head. These weren't enemies; they were arguing, competing, and showing no regard for their identities.

"Stop." Ahn Hyukmo immediately interrupted, a hint of disappointment flashing across his face. "Are you guys trying to please your fans right now? This isn't the time to show off your idols' gentleness, approachability, and team spirit. I don't need this kind of superficial, hypocritical politeness and mutual deference."

He deliberately emphasized his tone, his expression becoming more serious, "I'll give you one more minute to adjust. Completely shed the identities of Im Yoona and Kim Jisoo. From now on, you are competitors vying for entertainment resources, showing me your abilities."

Yoona and Jisoo exchanged another glance, both looking somewhat embarrassed. Ultimately, the difference in their status was too great; Jisoo naturally felt a bit awkward, while Yoona, as a top idol with many years of experience, had top-notch facial expression control. Fortunately, it wasn't a crying scene she was asked to act out, since that's something she's genuinely not good at.

After a brief silence to compose herself, Yoona, with her greater experience and adaptability, was the first to let go of her worries. She turned her head and gently comforted Jisoo, who was tense beside her, saying in a gentle and reassuring tone, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. What Director Ahn wants is the most authentic emotional quality. Let's put everything else aside and just immerse ourselves in the opposing personas. Follow your heart and don't be nervous."

Kim Jisoo nodded slightly, but feeling everyone's gaze falling on her, carrying an invisible pressure, made her heart tighten slightly. The tension in her heart did not dissipate at all, and her breathing became slightly sluggish.

In her panic and confusion, she subconsciously avoided the gaze of the surrounding crowd, her eyes turning to the side, looking at Li Jingcheng in the corner of the crowd, as if she could see the expectation and encouragement in his eyes.

Kim Jisoo felt a sense of relief, the awkwardness in her eyes faded away, she took a deep breath to calm herself, raised her eyes and looked straight at Im Yoona, nodding solemnly.

Her aura instantly shifted and softened; the gentleness in her eyes vanished, replaced by a hint of coldness, though she looked more like a sulking little girl.

She spoke first, her voice deliberately low and cold, "You're always like this. There's only one spot available this time. The opportunity is right in front of me, and I won't back down. The production team judges based on merit."

Yoona was slightly surprised, but quickly immersed herself in her performance, all the soft light in her eyes vanishing. She raised her eyes to meet the other person's gaze calmly, her aura instantly matching his. She smiled composedly with a hint of disdain, "It seems you're too eager for this role, which is why you said such inappropriate things. As your senior, I should give you a word of advice: truly outstanding individuals never need to rely on such bluffing to demonstrate their strength."

Their gazes collided suddenly, their sharp edges meeting head-on. There was no room for polite formalities or exaggerated gestures, yet the resentment, conflict, and pent-up anger between them, born from their struggle for the role, were vividly displayed.

Ahn Hyuk-mo, who had been watching the two closely the entire time, finally relaxed his tense expression. He raised his hand and applauded, his words full of praise, "Very good, just like that! The emotional transitions were natural, without any idol baggage or formalities. You portrayed the rivalry, hostility, and anger between competitors perfectly. It was much better than your previous performance."

"Kim Jisoo, although your opening was like a little hedgehog and your lines were a bit immature, I really like the wild, untamed energy in your eyes."

That obsession with belittling his seniors is real. Remember that feeling; acting isn't about imitating emotions, it's about releasing your instincts.

Finally, Ahn Hye-mo looked at the entire audience and gave his summary.

"The confrontation lasted only a few dozen seconds. There were no exaggerated physical movements, no heart-wrenching screams or cries. The tension was created solely through eye contact and aura. This is the most advanced way of acting."

"This restrained, patient, and suppressed explosive power is just like the classic silent scene between Jang Hyuk and Han Suk-kyu in the Secret Service in 'Deep Rooted Tree' last year."

Ahn Hyuk-mo slowly walked to the center of the stage, turned on the multimedia screen, and a screenshot of a confrontation scene between two powerful actors appeared on the page.

"This scene sparked heated discussions among industry professionals. The two sat silently without much dialogue, yet they could make the audience in front of the screen feel tense and sweaty. The fundamental reason is that truly intense emotions are not found in the pitch of the voice, but in the heavy weight of emotions deep in the eyes."