I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 156

I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 156

( Solo (3))

Director Kim Do-hee, whose hair had become even wilder, widened his eyes as he checked today’s domestic box office rankings on his laptop.

“……1st. ‘Drug dealer’ is number one now, right? Right? “I didn’t see anything wrong.”

She was muttering, slightly bruised, but the people around her at the production company and distribution company were also in a similar state.

“Yes, Director. “To me, it looks number 1.”

“me too.”

“Try pressing refresh. “It could be an error.”

It can’t possibly be like that. An employee operating a laptop pressed the refresh button. But the result was the same.

“That’s right, director. that’s right.”

From here, production and distribution company personnel accepted reality.

“ha ha ha! I thought the results would be good! “It’s number one!”

“What did I say?!! Wow – it took first place just one day after it was released! “It’s been a while since I last saw you!!”

“Director! Congratulations!! ‘Drug Dealer’ beat out all the movies released on the same day! Haha, after all, ‘drug dealers’ are not allowed!”

“Isn’t this really going to be a huge hit??!”

They started jumping up and down and making a fuss. At first glance, it seemed like a luminescence. That’s how I felt. Well, it was worth it. Because there were many movies that were pushed out by ‘drug dealers’. Movies that have already been released and are riding an upward trend are also considered as competitors or highly anticipated works on the same day. The ‘drug dealer’ crushed them all and proudly took first place.

It may only take one day, but 1st place is 1st place.

What’s unusual is.

“really? really?”

In fact, director Kim Do-hee still has a face that makes you think it’s a dream. This is because she also knew very well the limitations of commissioned films. No matter how many top actors such as Jin Jae-jun or Kang Woo-jin who explodes with issues, if the audience that can collect tickets is narrowed down to adults, the show’s firepower is bound to be weak.

However, the flame of the ‘drug dealer’ was strong, as if that kind of thing was a piece of cake.

This moment.

“…I might really get into an accident.”

Director Kim Do-hee had a vague idea that ‘Drug Dealer’ would mark a milestone in the popular and popular films. I don’t know what it was, but the momentum was unusual.

Whatever it is.

“article.”

“yes??!”

“Spread the article! “YouTube promotional videos and SNS pledge events were also prepared!!”

Director Kim Do-hee shouted urgently. As a result, the production company and distribution company personnel suppressed their explosion of joy.

“All right! First, let’s start with the article!”

“We’ll take care of the SNS!”

“We will contact the actors right away!!”

It started moving quickly. Because I had to let the world know about this twist of events as quickly as possible.

but.

“K-look at this! “Reporters have already smelled it and moved!!”

The media was already publishing articles.

『[Movie Talk] 250,000 viewers for ‘Drug Dealer’ even on weekdays… No. 1 at the box office!』

『’Drug Dealer’ opening record of 250,000…’Breaking 6 records’』

Because I was watching the whole time. In other words, I was preparing. ‘Drug Dealer’ itself may have been a hot topic, but more than anything, it was because Kang Woo-jin was included right after the success of ‘Male Friend’. Since he was known as an acting monster, even the slightest sloppiness would have been criticized without delay.

however.

『’Drug Dealer’, which took first place in the box office on the first day of release』

『[Issue Talk]’Cheongbul’ Drug Dealer’s rival film ‘Monster Priest’, which was released on the same day, was eliminated』

Media criticizing hot bath ‘Han In-ho’ and cold bath ‘Lee Sang-man’ was difficult to find.

『’Drug Dealer’ exploded! 250,000 people mobilized on the first day of release… The reviews said, “I could only see Kang Woo-jin.”

Because it was a cameo with the presence of a leading man.

Da Nang, Vietnam again.

Director Ahn Ga-bok appears out of nowhere. Hong Hye-yeon looked at him in front of her and thought, “What on earth is this?” I wanted to. When asked why he was here, he said he just came to have fun.

“…No, you came to play?”

“Um, okay. “I came to have fun.”

It certainly seemed like that was the way he behaved. Comfortable clothes, shorts and slippers. It felt like I went to the supermarket right in front of my house. But it was clear that the old man was director Ahn Ga-bok, a legend in the Korean film industry.

What are the odds of meeting him by chance in Da Nang, Vietnam?

At that moment, Hong Hye-yeon sensed something strange. Yes, director Gabok Ang can come to Vietnam to play. But why not go to Da Nang, where ‘Island of the Missing’ is being filmed overseas? Also, is the hotel the same?

‘Could it be… Did you come to see any of the Island of the Missing actors? Or Director Kwon?’

No, the probability of coming to see director Kwon Ki-taek was low. The two were seniors and juniors, but they were not brothers and sisters. So, are you an actor? Then Hong Hye-yeon’s wide eyes moved. It was Kang Woo-jin, who was standing indifferently.

At this time.

“People look at me strangely. Please sit down first. Let’s sit down and talk.”

Director Ang Bok slowly sat down. Next, Hong Hye-yeon put her butt to the side, and Kang Woo-jin also sat next to director Ahn Ga-bok. His face was innocent. Same as usual.

However.

‘Why is this old man, this director, here?!’

Inside, question marks were rising. Directed by Gabok Ang. A legend or living history of the Korean film industry. It was Woojin who had heard the name of such a huge tycoon from Choi Seong-geon a few days ago. But suddenly, the historian is sitting in front of me.

Wear slippers.

‘But since I’m doing this, is it a legend or something? I just look like the grandfather next door? Yes, it’s familiar.’

Soon, Woojin’s slightly excited heart cooled down. Honestly, it wasn’t as shocking as Hong Hye-yeon. In times like these, Woojin feels that it would be helpful to know that he is a small citizen.

-Sigh.

I greeted Director Gabok Ang in a polite yet humble manner.

“Nice to meet you, Director. “This is Kang Woo-jin.”

Director Anga Bok, who was casually eating sausages with his fork, answered leisurely.

“How can you not know? Nice to meet you too.”

“You can speak comfortably.”

“is it so? Haha, but it’s my first time seeing it so I shouldn’t have done that. Oh, by the way, the food here is good.”

relaxed. Will the old man’s force really flow? If it was natural, it was natural. Because he directed 99 works. Director Ahn Ga-bok munched on a sausage and asked Hong Hye-yeon across from him.

“I had a good time. “The acting has increased a lot.”

“Thank you. “It’s still not enough.”

“If you know, why are you still like this? “A similar breathing method for each situation.”

“……”

“What if you’re still wearing what I told you about? hmm? Are you settling for the position at the top?”

Top actress Hong Hye-yeon suddenly gets nagging. She had previously appeared in minor roles in director Ang Bok’s works. The criticism about acting came out at that time.

“You are in a hurry. “The lines may be neat, but if the breathing to support them is unstable, the advantage is diminished.”

“I’ll try my best.”

“It’s a shame.”

Director Ga-bok Ang, a veteran force with a faint smile, put down his fork and turned his head to Woo-jin Kang.

“It was strange.”

what? Anyone can see that grandfather’s appearance right now is the strangest thing, right? Woojin, who hid his true feelings, answered calmly.

“Are you talking about my acting?”

“no. ‘Sports day’ video.”

“…’sports day’?”

“is it so. I could see eyes with different textures moment by moment. It was different from what I see now. Is it relatively light? But when acting, the eyes were all for the role.”

“……”

Although he didn’t show it, Kang Woo-jin was a little nervous. Light snow? Could it be that you have seen my true self? What abilities does this old man have?? Either way, Director Ang Bok’s old voice continued.

“Method Department. To be more precise, it means knowing how to handle methods. When did you learn how to freely change personas?”

Advanced words pour out. Woojin came to his senses. This old man sitting in front is a spirit. So let’s add a booster to the concept.

“I don’t remember all of that.”

“memory. Are you saying that acting is based on memory? It means recording the roles you face. That’s why your emotional switch will be quick.”

“……”

“It’s even more strange because it’s my first time seeing this acting method.”

Director Gabok Ang, who was smiling softly, raised his coffee cup and changed the subject.

“Why did you learn sign language?”

“I don’t attach any particular meaning to learning.”

“Your attitude is that of a national treasure. “I saw that they use Korean and Japanese sign language, but does it work for other countries as well?”

“A little bit of American stuff too.”

Silence for a moment. Hong Hye-yeon just watched the conversation between the two, and director Ahn Ga-bok quietly looked into Kang Woo-jin’s eyes. To be precise, eyes that could be described as searching. It was roughly about 10 seconds.

-Attic.

Director Gabok Ang stood up, took his hat and sunglasses.

“I ate it all. “Thank you for talking to me.”

I also said hello to Hong Hye-yeon.

“It was nice to meet you too. “Ah, you two are filming Director Kwon’s work around here, right?”

“Ah, yes, director.”

“hmm. “I might stop by on my way out for a drink.”

It was at this time.

“Woojin!”

Choi Seong-geon with pigtails came running into the restaurant.

“The box office results are out! ‘Drug dealer’ took first place…huh?”

As soon as he saw Director Ang Bok standing there, he stopped. It was as if he had seen a ghost.

“Oh, Director Angabok?!”

“is it so. Choi Dae-pyo. You can see it all here. “It’s just a coincidence.”

“…Accident?”

Choi Seong-geon was filled with embarrassment and his thoughts were all mixed up. Why is director Gabok Ang here? He is even meeting Kang Woo-jin.

‘Seo, are you really here to meet Woojin?’

No, that can’t be true. It was clearly Choi Seong-geon who also spoke on the phone with director Ga-bok Ahn. But did that super tycoon really come all the way to Vietnam? Only for Kang Woo-jin? At this point, Choi Seong-geon suddenly came to his senses.

First of all, start with a proper greeting.

“ah! hello!”

“haha. Why are you so polite? “Then I guess I’ll have to go.”

“yes?”

Then, Director Ahn Ga-bok, who was passing Choi Seong-geon, made an old voice again.

“CEO Choi, let’s contact him separately later.”

“Uh… I understand, Director.”

Director Gabok Ang leisurely left the restaurant, dragging his slippers on. Choi Seong-geon, who was staring blankly at the back, quickly turned his head and asked Kang Woo-jin and Hong Hye-yeon.

“What are you talking about with Director Angabok?” “Why are you here??!”

Hong Hye-yeon, who let out a long, relaxed sigh, was quick to answer.

“They said you came to have fun.”

“what? play?”

Next, Kang Woo-jin answered lowly.

“Yes, you came to play.”

“Does that make sense?”

Choi Seong-gun, who was muttering to himself, focused his gaze on Kang Woo-jin, who had an indifferent face.

‘I just said I came to have fun. Whether you look at the timing or the situation, you 100% came to see Woojin. Oh my gosh, I can’t believe that director Gabok Ang came all the way to Vietnam himself.’

Of course, Hong Hye-yeon was also looking at Woo-jin across from him.

‘The questions I asked Woojin… didn’t feel like they were just wasted. sign language? Why did you ask sign language? Anyway, it’s more likely to be Woojin than other actors. Have you already seen Woojin’s acting? Or are you planning to see it now?’

Because she felt it too.

‘…Are you really going to use Woojin in the 100th work?’

At the same time, the filming site of ‘Island of the Missing’ in Da Nang.

In a lush forest. Hundreds of ‘Island of the Missing’ staff members are busy preparing for filming in a large tent. It was natural that standby would start at 9 a few minutes later. Today’s first scene was scheduled to be performed with only Ryu Jung-min, Ha Yu-ra, and Kim Lee-won.

Therefore, Kang Woo-jin and Jeon Woo-chang were not at the scene.

Actors including Ryu Jung-min were busy preparing for filming in the makeup tent. Makeup, military uniform, costumes, appropriate script rehearsal, etc.

In the meantime.

“Hmm-”

Director Kwon Ki-taek was seen outside the tent. The short sleeves he was wearing were slightly wet with sweat. Director Kwon Ki-taek quietly watches the scene where hundreds of staff members are running around and settings are in progress. As the general manager, it is not strange to have an intuition of the entire situation, but currently, Director Kwon Ki-taek was thinking about something else.

Specifically, I am recalling my meeting with director Ang Bok, who suddenly appeared in Vietnam a few days ago.

The location was a cafe around the hotel.

Director Kwon Ki-taek’s first words to director Kwon Ki-taek, who appeared after filming was completed, were simple.

“Do you mind if I take a look at your site?”

“of course. “By the way, is the actor you’re looking at really Mr. Woojin?”

“well. “Let’s just say we see the entire cast.”

“All right. First of all, Woojin has returned. Filming starts tomorrow at lunchtime.”

“no. When is the group shot scheduled? A day when all actors gather together to film.”

“Well, the filming where we all get together won’t be until a few days later.”

“Then let’s do it then. “It would be a good idea to give the actors a fair amount of attention.”

“Would you like to say that you came for a tour and then stopped by?”

Director Ga-bok Ang smiled as if it were a well-known answer.

“yes. I came here to have fun. This would be good. But can you tell me the role played by Kang Woo-jin?”

Director Kwon Ki-taek also smiled.

“If you’re going to see it anyway, wouldn’t it be better to check it for yourself? “It’s not fun if you listen to it in advance.”

“haha. “Yes, I’m talking about keeping it in anticipation.”

“It’s a role that is well worth it.”

At this point, director Kwon Ki-taek, who had returned his mind to the real-life ‘Island of the Missing’ filming location, muttered softly.

“It’s a group shot – do you want to see the form when mixed with the entire cast?”

I slowly turned around and entered the large tent where the actors were. Ryu Jeong-min, Ha Yu-ra, and Kim I-won, who were busy preparing for filming, make eye contact with director Kwon Ki-taek.

“Oh, director. “Almost done.”

“I’m done. Are you leaving first?”

“I almost finished it too.”

However, Director Kwon Ki-taek’s answer was different.

“no. You can take it slow. “I think a customer will come on the day of the group photoshoot that will be held a few days later.”

Hayura, who was wearing a military uniform jacket, was quick to ask a question back.

“A guest? “Who?”

Ryu Jeong-min and Kim I-won also looked at Director Kwon Ki-taek as if they felt the same way, and Director Kwon Ki-taek answered softly and simply.

“Director Gabok Ang.”

All the actors were extremely embarrassed.

“…Yes yes??!”

“Director Gabok Ang?? suddenly?!”

“Director Angabok is really coming here??!”

Therefore.

“Well, I heard you’re visiting Vietnam and stopping by for a while.”

Director Kwon Ki-taek smiled warmly.

“It looks like you’re going to watch the filming for a bit.”

The top actors opened their mouths.

A few tens of minutes later.

Director Ga-bok Ang is sitting alone at the table in a luxurious hotel room. It’s a thoughtful face.

“……”

Is it because of Kang Woo-jin, whom I met earlier? It’s not exact, but he was resting his chin and quietly keeping his mouth shut. At this time.

-smart.

The knocking sound spread. Director Gabok Ang soon got up and opened the door, and a familiar man in his late 40s entered. The person who spoke with director Ahn Ga-bok about Kang Woo-jin some time ago. In fact, he was the head of a film company. Then he asked Director Anga Bok with a smile.

“Let’s have breakfast, Director.”

On the other hand, Director Ang Bok, who was sitting in his chair again, shook his head.

“no. I did it. “You and the staff will do it together.”

“yes? Did you eat breakfast? When did you do it??”

“Just before. “I went out for a walk and had breakfast.”

“Say it! “Are you taking the risk of going alone?”

“What’s so dangerous? It’s not my first time coming to Vietnam. “It reminded me of when I was filming in the past and it was nice.”

Director Ang Bok then crossed his arms and changed the subject.

“More than that, I met Kang Woo-jin.”

“uh? Have you seen him??! “You said you would watch it while filming.”

“I saw him before breakfast and spoke to him. “I was with Hong Hye-yeon.”

“Hong Hye-yeon… It must have been sudden for the two of you. “I must have been quite surprised.”

Director Anga Bok, with a wrinkled smile, shook his head.

“It wasn’t like that. “He looked at me like he was looking at some old man in the back room.”

“Who who?? Hong Hye-yeon can’t do that! Did Kang Woo-jin do that?! What! “Out of habit!”

“no. Why all the fuss? I’m just saying I didn’t see it as a big deal. The intention is something else. An actor with a mysterious color. “I’ve never seen such a color before, but…”

Director Ahn Ga-bok, who was trailing off, spoke calmly, recalling Kang Woo-jin, whom he had met.

“The kernels have a hidden smell.”

( Solo (3) ) End