I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 165
I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 165
(Gyeongshin (4))
What are you talking about? These were Kang Woo-jin’s honest feelings. Why are the Academy Awards coming out of nowhere? It was clear that this would be similar even if it was not Kang Woo-jin. Because there was no explanation.
‘Is the Academy Award impossible at the moment? No, it’s not the present, it’s still impossible, isn’t it??’
Of course, Kang Woo-jin also knew a fair bit about the Oscars and Academy Awards. Petit bourgeois. No, it’s similar now, but I’ve seen it in past articles.
Of course, it’s all related to Korea.
A Korean Hollywood actor won an Academy Award, or a Korean film performed well at Cannes and was nominated for an Academy Award after being released overseas. Woojin’s memory was not wrong. In fact, in Korean film history, there have been films invited to the Academy Awards.
Just two works.
One in 2010 and one in 2015. What the two works have in common is that they were recognized at the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals, the world’s three largest international film festivals. He was later nominated for an Academy Award as a preliminary candidate, but unfortunately was eliminated from the official nomination process.
Whatever it was, even as a preliminary candidate, it was a first in Korea.
And despite the efforts of many Korean coaches, the record has still not been broken. Here, one thing is certain for Kang Woo-jin.
‘Isn’t the Academy Awards just a place where each individual is special? Doesn’t it cost money to even imagine that much? A place like no other.’
The Academy Awards are truly an awards ceremony that exists in another world. That’s why, even though Woojin became an actor, he never thought about it. Well, it will be the same in the future. Because it was so far away.
So, what Choi Seong-gun said.
‘And the Academy Awards are impossible at the moment.’
It was absurd yet natural. Thanks to this, even though it was a bit absurd, Woojin made the concept strong. You can’t appear weak, so add the right amount of bravado. Yes, it’s a given answer, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to act a little tough.
“Of course this year will be difficult.”
Choi Seong-gun’s next answers were enough to confuse Woojin.
“Were you only aiming for the Academy Award from the beginning? Are you sad? If you had at least given me a hint of that crazy plan, I would have been prepared. “You’ll get heart disease.”
No, what on earth are you talking about? For the first time in a while, extreme embarrassment envelopes Woojin’s entire body. When do you say I was aiming for an Academy Award? I don’t understand, do you?
This feeling was similar to when a snowball of illusion is rolling.
‘Where is it? ‘Where on earth did this illusion come from?’
Unlike usual, the current illusion was too great. But there is no section that comes to mind. In the first place, the words ‘Academy Award’ or ‘Oscar Award’ never came out of Woojin’s mouth.
At this time, Choi Seong-geon took a long breath and continued speaking.
“Phew – Director Gabok Ang… his insight is scary. “I can’t believe I can understand your feelings even though it’s only been a few days since I saw you.”
who? That spirit grandfather? Why is that guy here? Woojin, filled with question marks, asked lowly.
“…I didn’t tell him.”
“Yes, but I probably said it in a way that reflects your personality. I feel sorry for no reason. “I should have noticed this a long time ago, but I guess I still have a long way to go.”
At this point, Woojin recognized it. I don’t know what happened, but the culprit of the illusion was that spirit grandfather. Asking about the process was also ambiguous. Even Choi Seong-geon feels certain about something from Woo-jin’s answers just now.
‘Oh, I don’t know. Here, it would be better to act strong rather than withdraw. ‘Let’s just say it’s roughly correct, because it’s the Academy Awards and it’s going to matter anyway.’
Well, what if the destination is so big that it’s like this? It’s an illusion anyway. As always, Woojin chose to go straight without going backwards and courageously accepted the meaningless illusions and misunderstandings. Correcting it is meaningless and just annoying.
“It’s okay. It was just my thoughts.”
Choi Seong-gun, who was watching Woojin answer calmly, scratched his tail.
“For now, let’s keep this matter between you and me. “Director Ang Bok won’t say anything. If he had been soft-spoken, he wouldn’t have been able to get to that position.”
“Yes, representative.”
“Anyway, wow – if you had planned it from the beginning, you know very well, but for you now, winning the Academy Awards is difficult. The weight class there is different from the one in Japan. No, you can think of it as another planet.”
“…I know.”
“Well, since you are a player too, there is no need to explain about the Academy Awards.”
No, I desperately need it. Choi Seong-geon had no way of knowing Woo-jin’s sincerity.
“You may be thinking about designing your resume, but honestly, there is nothing better than Khan in a short period of time in Hollywood. “The other way is to go to Hollywood for auditions, but it’s narrower than the eye of a needle. Just look at the fact that Hayura, who is a top tier person, went around in circles and came back to Korea, you can get the answer.”
“……”
“Going up from the bottom is also a problem. It will take at least 3 years. On the other hand, if you use Khan as a stepping stone, a shortcut opens up. Of course, having to achieve something at Cannes is also really tough.”
Woojin, who listened silently, stored in his head the information he heard for the first time. So, instead of a pheasant, it looks like a chicken first, right? I vaguely understood the system. Meanwhile, Choi Seong-gun asked Woojin.
“Is there a different route you’re thinking of? Or maybe he has connections in Hollywood.”
It was nothing. Even in America, all I saw was what I saw on TV, so there was no way there was anything in Hollywood. However, since he couldn’t say it like that, Woojin spoke in a roundabout way.
“Please speak comfortably.”
“Well, first of all, Director Gabok Ang took the initiative. This is a picture that clings to you. Yesterday, I personally called and requested a meeting. “It means we will meet in person and hand over the scenario.”
“Is that so?”
“okay. Honestly, this is the first time I’ve seen director Gabok Ang move like this. We talked about sign language, ‘You are absolutely necessary’, and it looks like a cut of sign language will be included in this work.”
sign language? As Woojin tilted his head inwardly, Seonggeon Choi continued.
“Of course, if you don’t like Director Angabok, you can criticize him after a while. No matter what anyone says, I’m on your side. But if you do it too openly, you’ll need to come up with a strategy. However, the film company and other divisions that work with director Ga-bok Ang are experts in overseas markets as well. “In terms of experience and performance, domestic flights are the best.”
“okay.”
“How about we meet once and look at the scenario? “I’m going to adjust the tone appropriately to the talk about stepping stones that director Ga-bok Ang has said.”
Well, it wasn’t difficult to organize it. It is true that coach Anga Bok was reluctant, but looking at the situation, simply ignoring him did not seem to be the answer.
‘If I defeat that spirit grandfather, that’s enough, right? ‘I also want to practice concept writing.’
It was certain that Kang Woo-jin’s essence would be protected like an iron fortress if he rose to the top level.
‘I’m also curious about the screenplay. How will it get a rating if it was written by a Korean film legend?’
Woojin then nodded slowly and answered resolutely.
“Okay, please make an appointment.”
Choi Seong-geon raised his thumb and opened his diary.
“okay.”
Woojin quietly took out his cell phone and secretly searched for the Academy Awards. A lot of information pouring in. Among them, Woojin, who was reading the history page about the Academy Awards, shouted inwardly.
‘crazy! Is this really possible??
Because it seemed impossible even to me.
Same time in Tokyo, Japan.
The place is a huge hotel. Even now, a group of about 15 people are gathered in a hall of a hotel where a large number of people can be seen. The old man in the lead among them was a familiar face.
It was Chairman Hideki, who wore a neat suit and had white eyebrows.
“Hmm-”
Standing next to him was Chief of Staff Lili, who looked as clean-cut as ever today with her long hair tied in a single line. Behind them were the secretary’s office and several other employees. It was natural. Because this hotel belonged to the Kashihi Group.
In other words, it belongs to Chairman Hideki.
Next, Chairman Hideki, who resembles an old lion, slowly looks around the spacious hall. Both hands were stuffed in his pockets, but his eyes were very focused. The hall he sees now was originally a place with similar characteristics to the Yeonhwajang.
It has changed a lot.
It was a bit more formal than a party venue. Would you say it’s business-like? A L-shaped desk in the center, over a hundred chairs surrounding the desk, etc. Of course, all the chairs provided in this hall looked expensive. Chairman Hideki, who was quietly looking around the hall, moved slowly.
-Sigh.
I silently touch the ㅁ-shaped desk in front of me with my finger. Checking the cleaning status. Still, he made a harsh voice.
“Is there anything else you need?”
It was Chief of Staff Lili who immediately responded to the Japanese spoken. She approached again and again and answered President Hideki.
“Yes, Chairman. “I prepared this after talking with the ‘Toega’ film company in advance.”
“There’s not as much to prepare for script reading as I thought. “Make sure you don’t run out of seats and don’t rush to prepare on the day.”
“All right.”
Chairman Hideki soon pulls out the chair from his desk and sits down. At a glance, it looks like he was just sitting down, but in reality, he was testing the convenience of the chair he had prepared. Chairman Hideki, slowly crossing his legs as if it wasn’t bad, asked again.
“The number of people. “How many people come to Reading?”
Lily bowed slightly and responded quickly.
“I think 200 people will attend, including the original author Akari Takikawa, the writer Akari Takika, the director Kyotaro Tanoguchi, the production team of ‘Familiar Parasite’, the actors and actresses’ staff, and reporters from the film company.”
“It’s coming quite a bit.”
“I guess because the scale of the movie ‘The Unfamiliar Parasite’ itself is rather large.”
Chairman Hideki nodded slowly, looked around the hall again, and smiled.
“I think the press will be excited if we hold a reading at this hotel.”
“yes. “Freight will be added once again to our relationship with the ‘unfamiliar parasite.’”
“Hmm-”
Chairman Hideki, who had been sighing, got up from his chair and slowly walked around the hall, followed by Chief of Staff Lili. Chairman Hideki’s wrinkled mouth opened again when the fifteen employees were far away.
“How is Kang Woo-jin these days?”
“After the rise of ‘Boyfriend,’ the movie ‘Drug Dealer,’ which he starred in, is said to be a huge hit in Korea recently.”
“Oh- really? “It looks like you’ve been growing steadily since returning to Korea.”
“Not only that, YouTube channels and SNS have also grown significantly compared to the past. “In Korea, there is an atmosphere where people call this something that cannot happen within one year.”
After finishing the report, Lili handed the transparent file she had kept at her side to Chairman Hideki. Of course, it was a survey related to Kang Woo-jin.
-Palak.
Chairman Hideki, who was silently checking the contents, muttered softly.
“Director Kyotaro Tanoguchi said that. “I received a favor from Kang Woo-jin.”
“yes?”
“I am similar. “I am a rare actor, but how can I spread so much grace in such a short moment in a foreign country that is not my own?”
Lily, who had been unstoppable until now, stopped. Because I didn’t really understand what he was talking about. At that time, Chairman Hideki, who covered the transparent file, muttered to himself.
“I’m secretly looking forward to seeing it in person.”
Chairman Hideki raised his head and his dark eyes landed on Lili.
“This ‘unfamiliar parasite’ incident had the same effect as branded content, right?”
“It is currently in progress.”
“If the level of awareness in Korea and Japan is this high, it seems like there is a justification for it. Check out the affiliate lines that have advertising model spots and upload them.”
Of course, it was Kang Woo-jin’s story.
Meanwhile, Tokyo’s ‘Toega’ film studio.
At ‘Toega,’ the film company behind ‘The Unfamiliar Parasite,’ a production meeting led by director Kyotaro was in full swing. People sitting around Director Kyotaro at the head of the U-shaped desk.
The atmosphere seemed to be nearing completion, as if it had already progressed quite a bit.
“Wow, I never thought the script reading would be held at that top-class hotel.”
“That’s right, I thought it would definitely be done by our film company. “Isn’t that a place where real conglomerates throw parties?”
“Not only that, but there are also events held by large corporations that pour money into them. Our film is the first script reading. No, something like this will probably never happen again.”
“If this spreads in the media, there will be another round of foam.”
“Of course, it’s already a noisy situation due to the relationship between our movie and the Kashihi Group. But I wonder if script reading can be this luxurious.”
“Hahaha, what do you think? It’s an issue and it’s good. I shave the actors. But will Chairman Hideki Yoshimura come on the day of the script reading?”
“No way – that would be difficult.”
“That’s right, won’t you come?”
At this point, director Kyotaro, who was full of gray hair, straightened out the topic.
“Now, leave your admirations later. Let’s quickly inform the actors of the decisions made today. In particular, the location and date of the script reading.”
“What if people say that it will be difficult on November 16th?”
“It may change for a day or two, but it will be okay.”
“Okay, I will contact the actors right away to inform them that the script reading has been confirmed for the 16th.”
Director Kyotaro nodded and pointed out one of the actors for emphasis.
“Please let Kang Woo-jin know first because he is the furthest away.”
The script reading for ‘Unfamiliar Gisaeng’ was next Monday.
The next morning, the 11th, bw enter.
The time is around 8 o’clock. Since it wasn’t time for work yet, the BW Enter was quiet. No employees came to work. However, the desk without employees was reminiscent of a battlefield. It looks like the scene after a typhoon had swept through.
For some reason, I heard people pretending to be popular at BW Entertainment.
The reason was simple.
“I’m sorry about this morning.”
“No, Director.”
At the table in the representative office, Kang Woo-jin and director Ahn Ga-bok with short white hair were sitting across from each other. Of course, the head of the film company and Choi Seong-gun were also present.
The total number of people is 4.
It was a simple occasion, but the wad of paper that Director Ga-bok Ahn presented had great meaning.
“There was so much back and forth in Da Nang. “Let’s take a look at this first before going into detail.”
-Sigh.
It was a script that would be director Ang Bok’s 100th film. Choi Seong-geon, whose eyes were moving along the bundle of paper that was soon handed over to Woo-jin, swallowed thickly.
‘That will be the stepping stone.’
On the other hand.
“Yes, Director. thank you.”
Woojin’s face after receiving the scenario was as cold as the world. In reality, it was Kang Woo-jin who was calm.
‘Grandpa has a cool personality. Let’s skip the scenario right away.’
From Da Nang, to Kang Woo-jin, director An Ga-bok was not an old master, but merely the grandfather next door. But now, spiritual water has been poured in.
Well, it was the power of mind control.
Anyway, Kang Woo-jin checked the cover of the scenario with an indifferent expression. Perhaps because it was a draft, only the title was written.
-‘Leech’
Director Ahn Ga-bok’s 100th film was titled ‘Leech’. However, Kang Woo-jin saw something other than the title. What could it be? A swirling black square attached to the side of the scenario.
Director Gabok Ang, who had no way of knowing this, opened his mouth.
“It’s okay to take a look.”
Woojin, who had already turned the first page, secretly raised his index finger. I had entered subspace.
So after a while.
For Director Ga-bok Ahn, who was looking at Woo-jin across from him, it was tens of seconds, but for Woo-jin Kang, there was a time gap of at least 10 minutes. As Woojin’s face soon became more serious, Director Ang Bok slightly tilted his head.
“why. “Is there anything you don’t like?”
“……”
Kang Woo-jin, who had been silent, let out a long sigh inwardly.
‘Rather than – ha… Is it true that it was S-class from the beginning??’
This moment.
-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
Seong-geon Choi’s cell phone, who was sitting next to Woo-jin Kang, vibrated for a long time and he flinched, bowing his head slightly and standing up. He left the representative office and checked the caller.
The other person was the head of the public relations team.
“Uh, team leader.”
The team leader’s voice over the phone was extremely excited.
“Representative!! article! “You should look at the article that just appeared!!”
Then he sent a link to Choi Seong-geon’s chat. The title of the article is immediately visible.
『[Exclusive] It turns out that ‘monster rookie’ Kang Woo-jin signed a one-year contract with BW Entertainment… Will he be on the free agent market early next year?’
Choi Seong-geon’s eyes widened as he read the article.
“This is crazy!!”
However, Choi Seong-geon is not the only one whose eyes widened as if they were spilling over at the same article at this time.
“Representative!! Have you seen the article about Kang Woo-jin’s one-year contract??!”
“what?? “A one-year contract? What kind of bullshit is that?”
“An article has appeared!! But the content doesn’t look like gossip!! “We might be able to recruit Kang Woo-jin early next year!”
“Does that make sense…wait!! “I’ll check the article and call you right away!!”
Many domestic entertainment companies began to fluctuate.
(Gyeongshin (4) ) End