“You’ve dumped people before, looks like you’ve dated quite a lot.”
“Hahahahaha!”
Su Han’s remark made the young girl laugh.
“For example, you can set the scene where you’re sitting here, just having been dumped.”
“Your tone of voice will be different when you say it then.”
“Come on, you try it.”
As Su Han spoke, the girl tried again.
“Hey? Young lady, what are you saying?”
The girl’s voice was so gentle that even Su Han couldn’t help but tease her.
“You’re so gentle.”
The classmates beside them couldn’t help but chuckle, and then Su Han demonstrated it for everyone.
After watching Su Han’s demonstration, everyone suddenly understood, as if they had grasped something.
Su Han: “To act out a script, you don’t start by acting, you start by understanding.”
“The higher your understanding, the more accurate your expression will be.”
“The more different it is, the more brilliant it becomes.”
Listening to Su Han’s words, the students present suddenly understood, feeling like they had learned a lot.
“Amazing, I feel like I’ve learned so much.”
“I feel like this class is the most useful acting class I’ve ever taken. Teacher Su Han is truly remarkable.”
“One of his classes feels more useful than several years of my own classes. I’ve learned a lot.”
“After listening to Teacher Su Han’s class, I feel I have a direction, like a tunnel has been opened.”
Next, the students continued their performances, and Su Han continued to offer guidance.
“Stop!”
“Don’t think that having many lines and many expressions means you’re acting well. Moments can be even more impactful.”
“Why do you have to look back?”
“Do you think communication only happens when eyes meet eyes?”
“Act with your back.”
“Good actors aren’t taught; performance is always conveyed.”
After Su Han finished his teaching, the students present felt a sense of loss yet also a moment of clarity.
Teacher Huang also felt happy for the students.
When it came to teaching acting, his methods were quite different from Su Han’s.
Although his teaching was steady and thorough, it was clear that Su Han’s approach allowed students to grasp how to act better more quickly.
Su Han returned to the podium.
“Alright, now I have a question.”
“How many of you here want to pursue acting as a career, raise your hands.”
“Those who want to be stars, raise your hands!”
“Those who want to be actors, raise your hands.”
As Su Han spoke each sentence, students raised their hands.
“Good.”
“I hope you will think clearly about what you want and strive in that direction.”
“Choose your attitude towards your profession based on your own needs.”
“In the acting industry, everyone has a chance, but few succeed each year.”
“This industry, once you choose it, it’s not always glamorous.”
“Its glamour is held by a very small number of people in the end.”
“You can’t rely on looks, nor on connections or schemes.”
“You can only rely on your own continuous learning and effort, opening up your comprehension and natural talent, and accumulating experience across various fields.”
“Dedicate yourself to this profession wholeheartedly.”
“As long as one or two actors from your class can make it, Teacher Huang will be very gratified.”
“Finally, I have one more piece of advice for you.”
“You are the climbers. Those climbing the mountain should never look down on those descending, because they have experienced glory, and you are still at the foot of the mountain.”
“And those on the mountain must never look down on those below, because you never know when someone from below might climb up.”
“You must first do your own part well, and don’t worry too much about others.”
Su Han spoke these words wholeheartedly to the Beijing Film Academy students, and everyone took them to heart, feeling deeply moved.
Sparkles shone in everyone’s eyes, as if Su Han’s lesson had reawakened the deepest part of their hearts, their initial, unforgotten selves, filling them with boundless hope for the future.
“You are the hope of the new generation of actors. I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with you in the future.”
“Thank you!”
“Thank you all!”
“My class ends here for today!”
Su Han bowed deeply after speaking.
“Clap!”
“Clap!”
Teacher Huang led the standing ovation for Su Han, a radiant smile on his face.
This kid Su Han is really something!
I never expected him to speak so well.
It’s not just the students who benefited; I feel like I learned something today too.
Teacher Huang thought to himself, feeling a mix of emotions.
Although the class had ended, it wasn’t quite time for dismissal.
Seeing the situation, Teacher Huang took the lead.
“A song!”
“A song!”
“Sing us a song!”
Su Han: ???
Su Han wanted to decline, but the students, following suit, were all good at this.
They started the chant, showing no intention of letting him off.
Finally, finding their persistence too hard to refuse, Su Han smiled, “Alright.”
“Then I’ll sing a song for everyone!”
“Let’s sing ‘An Actor’.”
Su Han was poised and graceful. Teacher Huang asked a student to fetch a guitar.
Holding the guitar, he sat on the podium and began to find the tune for “An Actor.”
“Ah, Teacher Su Han is going to sing.”
“I’m so excited, he sings beautifully. I’m his fan.”
“Hahaha, I’m a fan of his acting and his singing. I especially love his song ‘Ten Years’. I like his Cantonese songs; they have such a great feel and flavor.”
“Ahem, when he was recording variety shows before, he had a very variety show comedian vibe.”
“Looking forward to it.”
“Take out your phones and record this!!!”
The excited students took out their phones to capture the moment.
His slender fingers gently strummed the strings, and melodious music flowed into their ears.
Everyone watched Su Han on stage intently.
Holding the guitar, Su Han was completely different from his demeanor during the acting class, as if he were another person, exuding an artistic aura.
“Keep it simple~
Speak in a simple way~
Omit the escalating emotions
You’re not an actor
Don’t design those kinds of plots”
As Su Han opened his mouth, he captivated everyone.
It had a great feel.
His voice was magnetic and full of a sense of story.
“No complaints~
I just want to see how you’ll play it out~
Your sadness is too superficial
Like an actor without talent
The audience can see it at a glance
I, who should cooperate with your performance, feign ignorance,
Pressuring the person who loves you most into an impromptu act
When did we start to abandon our bottom lines
Adapting to the changing times and watching those clumsy performances
But you loved me so much before, why put on a show of details?
What kind of person do I have to become to delay your weariness?
It turns out that these things that happen when love lets down its guard
Are the real tests.”
Su Han sang this passage with great feeling and depth.
He brought a sense of story to this love song, giving the impression that he had just experienced a breakup.
It also resonated with many of the students present, deeply touching them.
“No complaints
I’m fine with whatever you want to do
Your acting skills are limited
No need to give testimonials
Let’s just be casual when we part”
…
After the song ended, many students’ eyes welled up, their vision blurred.
They were all moved by Su Han’s song, recalling past relationships and memories.
It had to be said that Su Han’s singing was truly superb, able to effortlessly touch people’s hearts and even bring them to tears.
Teacher Huang glanced at the students in the class and smiled, “Su Han, look how well you sing, you’ve even made my students remember their first loves.”
Su Han: “Hahahaha!”
“Just showing off, just showing off.”
Teacher Huang walked onto the stage.
“Alright, today, I sincerely thank Su Han for this lesson. His acting class was incredibly valuable. I believe everyone has learned a lot today.”
“I’ve learned a lot too.”
“Very useful!”
“Thank you, Su Han!”
“Applause!”
As Teacher Huang finished speaking, the students applauded enthusiastically.
Su Han’s lecture at the Beijing Film Academy came to an end. Before leaving, many students came up to ask for autographs and photos.
He fulfilled all their requests.