‘연기 천재’라 불렸던 안성기…”한심한 놈아” 호통에 밤새 운 사연
1Introduction
2Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 연기자 | yeon-gi-ja | actor, performer | 그는 유명한 연기자가 되고 싶어했다.He wanted to become a famous actor. |
| 아역배우 | a-yeok-bae-u | child actor | 어린 시절 아역배우로 활동했다.He worked as a child actor in his youth. |
| 호통 | ho-tong | scolding, harsh criticism | 감독의 호통에 상처받았다.He was hurt by the director’s harsh criticism. |
| 전환점 | jeon-hwan-jeom | turning point | 그 사건이 인생의 전환점이었다.That incident was a turning point in his life. |
| 성인 | seong-in | adult | 성인 배우로 성공하기 어려웠다.It was difficult to succeed as an adult actor. |
| 인상적인 | in-sang-jeog-in | impressive | 인상적인 연기를 보여주었다.He showed impressive acting. |
| 주목받다 | ju-mok-bat-da | to receive attention | 새로운 영화로 주목받기 시작했다.He began to receive attention with his new film. |
| 원작 | won-jak | original work | 소설을 원작으로 한 영화다.It’s a film based on an original novel. |
| 동경 | dong-gyeong | admiration, longing | 그를 동경의 시선으로 바라봤다.People looked at him with admiration. |
| 친밀한 | chin-mil-han | close, intimate | 두 사람은 친밀한 관계였다.The two people had a close relationship. |
| 전공 | jeon-gong | major (academic) | 대학에서 프랑스어를 전공했다.He majored in French at university. |
| 성적 | seong-jeok | grades, academic performance | 원하는 만큼 성적이 나오지 않았다.His grades didn’t turn out as well as he wanted. |
3Reading Text
1979년 겨울, 젊은 안성기는 큰 시련을 겪고 있었다.
In the winter of 1979, young Ahn Sung-ki was going through a major ordeal.
어린 시절 아역배우로 큰 인기를 얻었지만, 성인이 된 후 연기 생활은 쉽지 않았다.
Although he had gained great popularity as a child actor, his acting career after becoming an adult was not easy.
그해 연말, 그는 최일남 작가의 소설을 원작으로 한 새로운 영화에 출연하게 되었다.
At the end of that year, he was cast in a new film based on a novel by writer Choi Il-nam.
촬영 현장에서 감독은 안성기의 연기에 만족하지 못했고, 결국 심한 호통을 쳤다.
On the filming set, the director was not satisfied with Ahn Sung-ki’s acting and eventually gave him a harsh scolding.
“한심한 놈아!”라는 감독의 말에 안성기는 깊은 상처를 받았다.
Ahn Sung-ki was deeply hurt by the director’s words, “You pathetic fool!”
그날 밤 안성기는 잠을 이루지 못하고 밤새 눈물을 흘렸다.
That night, Ahn Sung-ki couldn’t sleep and cried all night long.
하지만 이 사건이 오히려 그에게는 중요한 전환점이 되었다.
However, this incident actually became an important turning point for him.
그 후 안성기는 더욱 열심히 연기 공부에 매진했고, 결국 훌륭한 성인 배우로 인정받게 되었다.
After that, Ahn Sung-ki devoted himself even more earnestly to studying acting and eventually became recognized as an excellent adult actor.
4Comprehension Questions
What was Ahn Sung-ki’s career background before becoming an adult actor?
What happened during the film shooting in 1979 that upset Ahn Sung-ki?
How did Ahn Sung-ki react to the director’s harsh criticism?
What positive outcome resulted from this difficult experience?
What does this story suggest about overcoming challenges in one’s career?
5Cultural Notes
In Korean entertainment culture, the transition from child actor to successful adult performer is notoriously difficult, with many former child stars struggling to establish credibility in mature roles. The hierarchical nature of Korean film sets means that directors traditionally hold absolute authority, and harsh criticism from senior figures is often seen as a form of tough love meant to inspire improvement. Ahn Sung-ki’s story reflects the intense pressure and emotional challenges faced by performers in Korea’s competitive entertainment industry.
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