I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 139
I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 139
(Counterattack (2))
‘Ametalk show!’ The beginning of Kang Woo-jin’s episode was similar to any other episode. On the same set, MC Soyo Karamatsu, who looks like Bieber, appeared and gave a brief opening statement.
[“Even though it’s mid-September, it’s still hot. But the guest we invited today is so cool, you’ll be able to forget the heat for a moment!”]
Then, MC Soyo introduces the guest.
[“The hottest man in Japan right now! “Korea’s monster new actor Kang Woo-jin!”]
The guest entrance song unique to ‘Ametalk show!’, which has been maintained for a long time, is played.
-♬♪
Kang Woo-jin appeared through the guest entrance door installed on the set. Woojin and MC Soyo share a brief handshake and then sit down on the sofa.
[“Nice to meet you, Kang Woo-jin. “I would like to briefly say hello to the viewers.”]
[“Hello, ‘Ame Talk show!’ Dear viewers. This is actor Kang Woo-jin. It is an honor to appear on Japan’s deeply traditional talk show. “ I’ll chat hard.”]
[“Hey, but you’re really good at Japanese, right? “If you listen with your eyes closed, you might get confused.”]
[“I listen to it often, but I speak Korean even better.”]
Kang Woo-jin on the talk show ‘Ametalk show!’ was calm but gentle. It didn’t feel awkward at all.
[“ah! Woojin, is this your first talk show since your debut?”]
[“Yes. This is my first ‘Ametalk show!’ That’s why I’m so nervous.”]
[“Ah, it doesn’t look like that at all, does it? Haha, but it’s my first talk show so I don’t know what to do.”] [
“It doesn’t look like that at all.”]
[“Huh? It’s a joke, right?”]
[“It’s a joke.”]
After the greetings, a lot of things were said. What is your schedule like in Korea? How busy is your current schedule? How did you feel when you first joined ‘Profiler Hanryang’?
[“How did you feel when you passed ‘Profiler Hanryang’?”]
[“I wondered if this was right.”]
Thoughts when Hanryang exploded in Japan Some of Kang Woo-jin’s social media sites where the influx of ‘male friends’, which was soon to be launched, increased explosively Even the ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ channel surpassed 1 million subscribers in just one week.
Here, MC Soyo asked Kang Woo-jin.
[“I took a quick look at Woojin’s channel. There were only a few videos, but it exceeded 1 million views. But your skills are beyond the level of doing it as a hobby? Plus, the topic is unique. They cover KPOP songs in Japanese or English.”]
[“Soon, we plan to show covers of JPOP and pop songs in Korean.”] [
“If you just listen to it briefly, the number of views will explode, right? Are you thinking about other content as well?”]
[“I’m thinking about it.”]
[“Hmmmm! Can you briefly and very briefly cover a song? The viewers will want it.”]
[“Of course.”]
-♬♪
The request was for only one verse, but Kang Woo-jin sang almost the entire first verse. The funny thing is.
-Suuuuu.
An unexpected guest suddenly appeared near the second verse. It was Hwarin holding a hand microphone. She passionately sang the second verse of ‘Elani’s ‘Ballerina’ as an original song.
Very full composition.
Next, Kang Woo-jin and Hwarin sat side by side and continued their promotional talk about ‘male friends’, and MC Soyo changed the topic to ‘unfamiliar parasites’ about halfway through. His relationship with director Kyotaro, the inside story of his casting, the content of the movie, his mindset, etc.
However, unfortunately, the answer was not detailed because the ‘unfamiliar parasite’ itself was not yet able to reveal information.
At this point, ‘Ametalk show!’
[“ruler! great. Then, shall we change the atmosphere?”]
The atmosphere was brightened. A Q&A session began with hundreds of audience members who participated in the recording studio. And the first question is.
[“……”]
He was a silent young man. No, to be exact, a child who speaks Japanese sign language. Of course, there were subtitles running underneath. But suddenly.
-Sure.
Kang Woo-jin, who saw the Japanese sign language question posed by the child, got up from the sofa and moved quickly. He walked right in front of the child. Soon, Kang Woo-jin in the angle shared natural Japanese sign language with a child.
The ‘Ametalk show!’ that aired this was filled with various effect subtitles.
And this scene.
[“grandfather! I! “I’m out!”]
Chairman Hideki looks on with his grandson, Shingo. While he was stroking Shingo’s head, he quietly stared at Kang Woojin on TV. I understood everything from his appearance to his physical aura. Next, we focus on the Japanese sign language that Woojin can see.
It was greater than myself.
What more?
‘I’m looking at you. Is it the production team’s idea to go up to the front and show sign language because the performance is good? No, I’m sure it was that friend’s idea. I think only people who know sign language well will remember it. ‘Because you have to show your eyes and expression well.’
Kang Woo-jin had good skills in expressing his presence. I guess there would have to be some level of stage direction or adaptation.
‘You know how to focus attention. The use of the stage is also good. The best point is that cool-headed composure. It really isn’t normal.’
Chairman Hideki’s interest in Woojin also increased.
Meanwhile.
As the ‘Ametalk show!’ was coming to an end, everyone gathered in the main office of the private broadcaster TBE was dancing their shoulders frantically.
“We passed 20.5%!”
Even though it wasn’t the overall viewership rating, it was sufficient. Even if the real-time viewership ratings are for reference only, the numbers have already far exceeded expectations. Thanks to this, congratulations poured in on PD Shinjo, who has a great face.
“creed! Well done, well done!”
“Producer Siiki!! congratulations!”
“I was worried because public opinion wasn’t good, but is this going to turn around like this??!”
“How long has it been since we reached 20% viewership?! hey! creed! “Come to your senses!”
“Hahaha, Director, this guy has mesmerized!”
Producer Shinjo’s skinny soul left home and could not easily return. Of course.
‘20%?!! It really exceeded 20%??
Because, except in the beginning, there has never been a viewership rating of over 20% that is unfolding before our eyes. ‘Ametalk show!’ with deep tradition! Looking at it as a whole, it was eight years ago that the average viewership rating exceeded 10% and the highest of 23%. A popular Hollywood actor appears.
Afterwards, the 20% viewership rating was non-existent.
Kang Woo-jin raised it again. Of course, it would not have been a number created purely by Kang Woo-jin’s power alone. The result of a combination of numerous issues, starting with Director Kyotaro.
Even so, what stands at the center is.
“creed! That Korean rookie. no! “I need to contact Kang Woo-jin, right?”
No matter what anyone said, it was Kang Woo-jin.
That time. korea.
The location was the production company of ‘Frozen Love’. The production company’s large conference room. There are about fifteen people gathered together. ‘Frozen Love’ had already completed the script reading and was currently in pre-production and was in the final production meeting.
So, not only the directing producer, but also key staff members from various teams and writer Lee Wol-seon, who was wearing a lot of jewelry, also attended.
Now, the only thing left to do with ‘Freezing Love’ is filming.
Major decisions such as location hunting for the set, actor casting, etc. have already been finalized. And at this last production meeting, we were going to fix the first day of shooting.
The funny thing is.
“The ‘Unfamiliar’ atmosphere is getting worse, isn’t it? “Public opinion has become much worse than a few days ago.”
For some reason, the production manager and directing PD are busy talking about Woojin and the ‘unfamiliar parasite’. The same was true for writer Lee Wol-seon. Because the news of the ‘unfamiliar parasite’ shaking Japan has spread to Korea.
“Well, whether in Japan or Korea, film or drama production is a world-class phenomenon. “Everyone knows that.”
“Still, the director was very influenced by that director Kyotaro, and there was an uproar when the issue of Woojin being the lead actor arose, right? But suddenly the situation changes like this.”
“Has the attitude of the media and public opinion changed once or twice? “As the issue was so enormous, the aftereffects must have been huge.”
“Is it true that ‘unfamiliar’ investors are falling out because of Kang Woo-jin? “I heard it’s still falling out.”
The ‘Frozen Love’ team expressed regret because Kang Woo-jin was involved in the incident, even though it was someone else’s business. As Kang Woo-jin soars, ‘Frozen Love’ also has a trickle-down effect.
“For some reason, it looks like it’s going to fall over. It’s a bit of a shame. “I thought Mr. Woojin wrote history properly.”
“If the ‘unfamiliar parasite’ falls like this, will it be a blow to Mr. Woojin?”
“It has to be, but even if the ‘unfamiliar parasite’ falls, it is still a benefit for Woojin in the bigger picture. “The malicious comments are over, and now Woojin’s popularity has risen exponentially in Japan.”
“Still, there is an image that will be tarnished, and it is definitely best to produce ‘Unfamiliar Parasite’ rather than toss it down. There is also the possibility of setting a first precedent.”
“Hmm, given the atmosphere, the ratings for a talk show featuring Mr. Woojin may not be very good.”
“Oh, that? Ametalk? “In Japan, it is a national talk show, but now it is suffering because it receives a lot of criticism from the public.”
At this time, writer Lee Wol-seon put down his cell phone and immediately set the topic of the production meeting.
“You will know the results when you watch. “We have to confirm it from the first day of filming, right?”
Starting with the directing PD, each member of the key staff came to their senses.
“Ah, that’s right. Let’s see – the writer said it would be better to open the lid with Jang Hwan and Woo Jin’s cuts, right?”
“that’s right. I think it’s the most important scene in the beginning and it would be easy to capture Jang Hwan’s emotions. “Woojin said this month would be a better time to meet his schedule.”
“Yes, I heard it from Choi Dae-pyo.”
Writer Lee Wol-seon nodded and asked the production manager.
“Woojin, I heard that filming for ‘Island of the Missing’ is imminent. “Since when are you a crank?”
“Ah, I heard it was confirmed on the 25th. “I’m leaving for an overseas location in about a week.”
“Then, heavenly, I think it would be a good idea to schedule the first filming around the 20th? “What do you think, PD?”
The director, who was rubbing his chin, looked down at the expected filming schedule in front of him and answered.
“Today is the 16th – it’s about a week.”
“It may be a bit tight, but there’s nothing you can’t do, right? Everything that needs to be set is already done. Mr. Jang Hwan also said that he had no schedule other than ours.”
“The prop set is a bit lacking… but if we hurry, it will be possible.”
“Then can’t it be confirmed?”
“Well, Woojin’s filming schedule is two days at most, but I think that would be better. Woojin, I don’t know how many months I’ll have to wait if ‘Island of the Missing’ is released overseas.”
While opinions were generally being gathered, the directing producer spoke.
“I need to start by attaching Woojin’s schedule right now. Ah, writer. What do you think about that? “The actors want to attend Woojin’s filming day.”
It seems like writer Lee Wol-seon doesn’t care.
“It doesn’t matter, does it? As long as it doesn’t interfere with filming. You might want to see it with your own eyes. “I think it would be stimulating.”
I shrugged my shoulders.
“I’m going to go see it too.”
Just as it was slowly coming to an end.
“uh?!”
The assistant director exclaimed, slightly surprised.
“Ametalk show! There’s an article just now and the viewership rating is over 20%?”
The shock spread to everyone, including writer Lee Wol-seon.
“Huh, how much did you exceed??!”
In this way, the record-breaking viewership ratings of ‘Ametalk show!’ quickly spread to Korea as well.
『’Monster Rookie’ Kang Woo-jin appears on Japan’s national talk show ‘Ametalk show!’ The viewer rating exceeded 20%!』
Because Kang Woo-jin was selling so well, domestic reporters were monitoring the situation in Japan in real time. In other words, Japan, like Korea, is quickly conveying the twist of ‘Ametalk show!’
『[Issue check] ‘Another 20% after Hanryang?!’ Kang Woo-jin’s solo appearance on ‘Ametalk show!’ Rating update』
『’Jumo, here’s a bowl of soup!’ Kang Woo-jin, who proudly recorded a 20% viewership rating on a Japanese talk show / Photo』
As a result, public opinion in Japan, which was full of negativity, was gradually changing.
-wow! AmeTalk viewership rating exceeded 20%?? Everyone was upset because they didn’t watch it!
-(Laughs) I guess everyone was curious about Kang Woo-jin
. -I thought Kang Woo-jin was just like that? I didn’t find it particularly attractive, so I wish I would stop coming to Japan!
-↑ Malicious comments like yours are killing people
– Kang Woo-jin I saw you on You Tube!! Great shock!! You’re really good at singing!! it’s crazy!!!!!!!!
-Hwarin and Kang Woojin…they had good chemistry…..
-You speak Japanese really well? It was noticeable that he put in a lot of effort
– well, it wouldn’t be awkward at all to speak Japanese at that level
– Quite the opposite!! Against Kang Woo-jin!!!
-Kang Woo-jin has gotten better, especially the Japanese sign language scene. You approach the boy directly and use sign language… Why is it cool?
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Of course, it wasn’t a completely positive turn, but I saw a lot of changes. Among them, the one that showed the greatest power was:
-Guys, more than that, I’m just curious as to why Kang Woo-jin speaks Japanese so well and why he can even speak Japanese sign language????
As expected, he was fluent in Japanese and Japanese sign language. Afterwards, the next morning on the 17th, the official viewership ratings for ‘Ametalk show!’ were announced in Japan.
『The official viewership rating for Kang Woo-jin’s “Ametalk show!” is 20.4%』
Indeed, the power of the 20% “Ametalk show!” was not small. Several times more, the inflow began to flow in connection with Kang Woo-jin.
The situation was similar not only in Japan but also in Korea.
About two days.
Even in Korea, Japan’s ‘Ametalk show!’ There was even an incident where Kang Woo-jin’s episode was uploaded to an illegal site.
but.
『Film industry expert: “Approximately 70% of the investment in ‘The Unfamiliar Parasite’ appears to have been lost.”
The crisis related to ‘The Unfamiliar Parasite’ in Japan still persisted.
The morning of the 21st. Suwon.
KBC’s drama production center located in Suwon. In other words, it was a large filming set. KBC’s drama production center is divided into internal and external parts. It can be said that the scale is quite large. Inside the production center, you can see sets in each section and there are numerous lights hanging from the ceiling.
In front of one of the sets, cameras and various audio devices were already being set up.
“no!! There’s no lighting there! “Behind here!!”
“ah! “I will fix it right away!”
“Set team! “There’s a squeak coming from the door here!”
“I made that sound because the PD made it!!”
There were easily more than 50 staff members. The shape of the set is somewhat reminiscent of the hallway of a luxury apartment.
At this time.
“Art team! PD, please find it!!”
The directing producer called the art team. I see the directing PD looks familiar. The script he had in his back pocket had this title on it.
-‘Freezing Love’
In other words, this is the filming set for ‘Freezing Love’.
Right at this moment.
-Squeak!
A foreign car was parked in the parking lot outside. It was a red car, and a woman with flashing earrings got out of the car. The star writer was Lee Wol-seon.
The funny thing is.
-Tung!
When she closed the car door and turned her head, writer Lee Wol-seon smiled as soon as she saw the van that had just parked nearby.
To be exact.
“Woojin, you came early?”
“Ah-yes. Hello, writer.”
The ‘strange man next door’ got out of the van. No, it was a smile given to Kang Woo-jin, who will be participating in the filming of ‘Freezing Love’ for about two days starting today.
Meanwhile, the editing room is a bit dark.
Many monitors, various devices, audio on the wall, etc. The scene in the editing room was the same as usual, but the atmosphere was generally depressed, starting with the people gathered. What can I say, there was no energy in this editing room.
There were roughly four or five people in that editing room. Among them, a familiar man stands out.
“Whoa, finally.”
It was director Shin Dong-chun, a square-jawed man with dark circles on his face who had just leaned against the back of a chair. He then tapped the shoulders of the editors around him, then took out his cell phone and made a call somewhere. The opponent is Netflix Korea.
“Ah, general director.”
Kim So-hyang was the general director, and director Shin Dong-chun muttered with a slight raise of the corners of his mouth.
“It’s done, post-production.”
Editing has just been completed. In other words, ‘Male Friend’, which includes the steamy first scene and several OST hottang ‘Han In-ho’, has been completed.
“You should catch me.”
It was said that the only thing left to do was a sortie.
( Counterattack (2) ) End