I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 181

I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 181

(Ransom (6))

Morning time is around 10 o’clock. A familiar van driving down the road catches my eye. Because it was Kang Woo-jin’s car. However, Woojin’s team, including Choi Seong-gun, was visible inside, but Woojin was not on board.

It was natural.

Because I was on my way to pick up Kang Woo-jin. Yesterday, Woojin came home from work too late, so he delayed going to work. Therefore, the van’s destination is Kang Woo-jin’s officetel. For reference, Woojin’s schedule was full today as well. In the morning, the meeting with the ‘Our Table’ team, including PD Byung-seon Yoon, began.

There are 4 days left before departure to the US.

After completing a few interviews, we head to Buyeo for late lunch to film ‘Island of the Missing’.

At this time.

“Huh-”

Choi Seong-geon, the pigtail-haired man in the passenger seat with a tired face on his face, let out a faint exclamation as he looked at his cell phone. Then Han Ye-jeong, the main stylist among the many stylists in the back, responded. She asks from the passenger seat.

“Why are you doing this, CEO?”

“No, because an article came out of nowhere.”

“is it so? Show me.”

Choi Seong-geon raised his cell phone in response to a question from Han Ye-jeong, who had blue short hair. An article you can see right away.

『[Exclusive] Director Ahn Ga-bok, who had not been seen in public, was suddenly caught having a meal with the great actor Shim Shim-ho… Has Shim Shim-ho chosen to be the lead in the 100th movie that will become a legend? / Photo』 Korea’s biggest names were photographed side by side

. Director Ahn Ga-bok and great actor Shin Shim-ho. The two were originally close friends so there was no problem, but the title written by the reporter caught my eye. Soon, other stylists were on Han Ye-jeong’s back and checking the article.

“Wow – awesome. Sisimhanho??!”

“what is this. Is senior Shim Shim-ho really ‘leeching’?”

“no way. “I think they just took a picture of me eating and wrote the title as the reporter wanted.”

“But the timing is perfect. Director Gabok Ang has started his 100th work! “If it’s actor Shin Shim-ho who was chosen after Woo-jin…”

They get excited. This is because Shin Shim-ho’s influence on the actor’s scene was so great. The director is An Ga-bok and Shin Jin-ho. Kang Woo-jin, sandwiched between them, seemed small. However, Woojin’s casting in ‘Leech’ was still a secret, and Choi Seong-gun swept his chin, leaving behind the stylists who were making a fuss.

‘Actor Shim Han-ho? Hmm – I didn’t expect this. No, should I have expected it? The two are close…but this article may seem like a joke right now. If it’s real-‘

Indeed, ‘Leech’ was a work that was given a lot of meaning. Director Ahn Ga-bok’s 100th film, which will mark a milestone in the history of the domestic film industry, Cannes Film Festival, Kang Woo-jin’s international film festival debut, etc.

What if great actor Shim Shim-ho joins the mix?

‘The board grows enormously.’

Here, Choi Seong-geon assumes all situations. What you need to think about is the chemistry between Kang Woo-jin and Shim Shim-ho. Shim Shim-ho is an actor with 30 years of experience, and Kang Woo-jin is a freshman in his first year. How will the public view this picture? Everyone in the entertainment industry? What is the sum of their acting?

And what do Kang Woo-jin think?

Woojin was always not swayed by others, but Shim Shim-ho was a world away from other top actors.

‘Woojin might feel a little pressured.’

By the way, can director Ga-bok Ang give up on Shim Shim-ho? As Choi Seong-geon was going through various agony, a van traveling on the road arrived at Kang Woo-jin’s officetel.

-Squeak.

I stopped at the underground parking lot where I always stop.

-Drur.

As soon as the door opened, Kang Woo-jin wearing a hat appeared. Today too, the cynicalness was extreme.

“hello.”

Woo-jin, who was greeted by stylists other than Han Ye-jeong and Jang Su-hwan, got into the car, and as soon as the van departed, pony-haired Choi Seong-geon delivered the news to Kang Woo-jin.

“Woojin, I sent you an article via Talk. Please take a look at that first.”

“Yes, CEO.”

Woojin answers silently and checks his cell phone. He reads the article for a while. There is no change in his stern expression.

However.

‘Wow, is this a true story?’

Inside, I was shocked. Severe? What are you talking about?? Because he was a great actor that no Korean could recognize. In the past, there were many times when Woojin watched Shin Shim-ho’s movies and thought, ‘The acting is terrible.’

‘Is Shim Han-ho a god-level person? But you’re filming the same movie as me??!’

The sense of reality becomes dull again. The burden was piling up. At this point, the question comes out of Choi Seong-gun’s mouth.

“I’m not sure. “If that’s real, what do you think?”

Kang Woo-jin’s answer, which raised his head, was cool and simple.

“It doesn’t matter.”

Because I was feeling the pressure inside.

‘I don’t know. ‘You can look at him as the same old man.’

It was extreme mind control.

Meanwhile. ‘Our Table’ office.

The ‘Our Table’ team gathered in the officetel office was truly busy.

“PD! Do you pack your props??!”

“I have to take care of it. Ah, but if you can buy it locally in the US, leave it out. “For no reason, the immigration process is getting longer.”

“yes yes! Actually, I saw a lot of Korean markets when I went on a field trip to the United States.”

Dozens of people, including the writers and directing team, are busy packing their bags. The same goes for producer Byung-seon Yoon, who wears glasses. Half of his division had already been transferred to the United States. This is because producer Yoon Byeong-seon’s team organizes the work in Korea, and the preliminary preparations in the U.S. are divided into the main writer team.

“Has the American accommodation problem been resolved?”

“yes! “I spoke with them on the phone and they said it was all taken care of!”

“Check again and try to contact the cast soon! “I also send you a list of things to pack.”

“All right!!”

“If the departure route is messed up from the morning of the 5th, there will be chaos?? And Mr. Woojin, where are you?”

“You’re almost there!”

The reason why PD Byung-seon Yoon is meeting with Woo-jin Kang today is because he is the core of ‘Our Table’. namely cooking. If dishes are missing from ‘our table,’ it is no different from an empty can.

“Let’s hurry! “I’ll have a meeting with Woojin over lunch!”

Incheon at the same time.

‘Paradise S City’, a large resort hotel located in Incheon. Not only large hotels, but also large swimming pools, casino clubs, etc. ‘Paradise S City’ was large enough to be considered a resort rather than a hotel.

Construction was in full swing on the ‘Plaza’, a very large hall responsible for events in ‘Paradise S City’.

“stage!! “Please look towards the stage here!”

“wait a minute!”

“I’ll turn the lights on! Section A! Yes – it’s okay! Section B!”

“When will the screen be installed next to here?!”

“I will check!!”

In addition to the dozens of people who appear to be the facilities team, there are dozens more teams leading the construction. There were a lot of people, but the space was so large that it didn’t seem like there were that many. Then, a man with a name tag around his neck and a walkie-talkie in his hand shouted from the very front of the stage. There were several large screens hanging directly above him.

“Starting with the logo! “Print the prepared logo first!!”

Soon the dark screen above turned on and the video played. Black and gold swirled around, and soon a trophy and a title were placed underneath it.

-[2020 41st Blue Dragon Film Festival]

That was it. This ‘Paradise S City’ was the location where this year’s Blue Dragon Film Festival was held. The Blue Dragon Film Festival was already a few weeks away.

“okay!! Next promotional video! “Let’s hurry!!”

There is less than a month left until the end of 2020.

Around late afternoon.

As the news of the ‘leech’ continued to bite, the conference room of DM Productions, where producer Song Man-woo is the general manager and CEO, was crowded. As this is a relatively new production company, it was the first time the conference room was full.

People filling the ㅁ-shaped desk.

I also see people I think I’ve seen somewhere before or who are unfamiliar to me. Among them, the person sitting at the head table near the entrance was a very familiar face. Song Man-woo, the drama giant, was the producer. Dozens of people were sitting on both sides of him. Soon, bearded producer Song Man-woo took off his lightweight padding and declared to everyone.

“Let’s get started.”

What would it be if producer Song Man-woo was the main character? It was a production meeting for writer Nana Choi’s new work, ‘Beneficial Evil’. Of course, this is being implemented for the first time. In other words, the people sitting around are key staff members of ‘Beneficial Evil’, but they are also PD Song Man-woo’s division. That’s why there are familiar characters. Because we were together at Hanryang too.

Then, producer Song Man-woo, who was wiping his beard, let out a small breath and started the process.

“Shall we talk about casting first?”

The key staff all took the tablets prepared in front of them, and the man with the angular face sitting next to producer Song Man-woo opened his mouth. I was a caddy (casting director).

“Well, before we start, PD, what happened to the casting of Kang Woo-jin?”

As soon as Kang Woo-jin’s name came up, everyone on the KISS staff looked at producer Song Man-woo, who scratched his chin and gestured for them to wait a bit.

“I’ve already passed the script and even heard Woojin say it was fun. “You can look at it positively.”

Exclamations like ‘ooooh’ are released between the key taps. Producer Song Man-woo poured cold water on that.

“But I haven’t received a confirmation call yet. Well, let’s wait a little longer. “He’s a very quick reader, so he’ll give you an answer quickly.”

The caddy nodded slowly and answered.

“All right. But as you know, ‘beneficial evil’ must be confirmed starting from the male lead. “The rest of the roles have to be done after that.”

“know.”

At this time, a fat cinematographer intervened. I was also in charge of the camera at Hanryang.

“Kya- By the way, I’m going to kill Woojin. It seems like just yesterday that you were acting as Park’s assistant but you’re already the sole lead in PD Song’s work? “And just one year after debut?”

Likewise, an art director who I had seen at Hanryang was involved.

“How much is Woojin worth these days?”

The caddy’s response was quick.

“Based on market evaluation, we usually look at up to 6,000. But it will go up further. Have you all seen this ‘freezing love’ situation? The overall viewer rating is 12%, but do you know how many shows came and went due to Kang Woo-jin’s appearance?”

“The highest viewer rating at the moment was about 19%, right?”

“that’s right. Now, Kang Woo-jin has established himself as an actor with great ticket power, both in name and reality. In addition, the works that Woojin has already joined are all very large.”

At this moment, in the mind of producer Song Man-woo, who had his arms crossed, the price of Kang Woo-jin rose.

‘Six thousand- or more? ‘Maybe seven thousand?’

The caddy, who was looking down at the tablet, immediately picked up the topic.

“What you are seeing now is Plan A when Kang Woo-jin was confirmed. The one next to it is Plan B that I made. “A version without Woojin.”

“If possible, it would be better to go with Woojin.”

“That’s right, because more than half of the people here worked together at Hanryang. “We breathe well.”

It was at this time.

“But PD Song?”

A generally muscular man sitting in the middle called out to producer Song Man-woo. He was a martial arts director.

“Mr. Kang Woo-jin, is ‘martial arts’ okay?”

“what?”

“Well. ‘Beneficial Evil’ already has a lot of action scenes. I’m currently reading the script and making a martial arts storyboard, and just looking at the rough sketches, I can tell that I’ve been practicing for over 3 months. But the question is whether Woojin can handle this. “That friend’s schedule right now is at the level of an five-night job?”

“Ah-hmm.”

“I know, but when you start practicing martial arts, you have to do it diligently for three months instead of just a few weeks. Woojin’s schedule is so tight, I’m wondering if you can handle that.”

The key staff, including producer Song Man-woo, quickly understood. The answer was given by producer Song Man-woo.

“3 months? “Is that enough?”

“Minimum, minimum. Of course, you have to do it for at least 4 hours a day, if not all day. As far as I know, Mr. Woojin hasn’t done any action work yet.”

“yes. “It’s my first time doing it openly.”

“I know Woojin’s acting is killer, but martial arts is a different area, so shouldn’t we check it out?”

It was a valid opinion. Soon, concerns begin to emerge among the key staff.

“Well, Mr. Woojin may be surprisingly good at martial arts.”

“But didn’t you gain at least one stamina when filming Hanryang? “When all the actors were having a hard time, I was the only one who was fine.”

“It’s different from that. Because martial arts are techniques. Why are you there? Even though he’s good at acting, he’s a bad actor at martial arts. For example, Jeong Jang-hwan from ‘Freezing Love’?”

“Ah, the movie doesn’t sell well because Jeong Jang-hwan is weak at martial arts, right?”

“I definitely need to check with Woojin.”

Worries intensify. However, bearded producer Song Man-woo’s expression was very different.

“It’s okay if Woojin is a bit awkward at martial arts. “You just have to chew it up with smoke.”

The morning of December 2nd.

Inside Kang Woo-jin’s van. A van driving on the streets of Seoul. Naturally, the inside was filled with Kang Woo-jin and his team. Woojin was currently wearing his hat, and the van’s destination was a shop in Cheongdam-dong. Today’s first schedule was filming for the ‘Kang Woo-jin Alternate’ channel. It was a new content, cooking, and there were also guests.

It’s Hwarin.

anyway.

-Palak.

Kang Woo-jin, wearing a hat, was reading something with a silent face. It was the script for ‘Beneficial Evil’ that producer Song Man-woo handed over to me last week. I’ve already read it every now and then, and I’ve already moved on to episode 2.

Plus, it seemed like I had read almost all of episode 2.

“……”

Exactly 10 minutes later, when the van stopped on a congested road, Kang Woo-jin closed the script he was reading. Although his expression was cynical, he gave a thumbs up on the inside.

‘John Jam. Wow, was this really written by author Nana Choi?’

Soon, Kang Woo-jin checked the situation and time outside the window. Also, your condition. It seemed like it would take quite some time, but I was in good spirits.

‘Shall I just have a little taste?’

Woojin muttered to himself and secretly poked at the black square next to the ‘Beneficial Evil’ script. Vision changes quickly. He quickly entered a dark sub-space and stretched all the time while loosening the grip he had firmly attached.

Then he walked in front of the listed white squares.

“Let’s just watch episode 1 of ‘Beneficial Evil’.”

Kang Woo-jin moves his hands.

-[9/Script (Title: Beneficial Evil) S+ grade]

-(Episode 1)/(Episode 2)

-[*This is a highly complete drama script. 100% reading possible.]

Of course, what he chose was ‘beneficial evil’. Soon, the letters in front of Woojin changed.

-[9/You have selected Script (Title: Beneficial Evil).]

-[List characters available for leading (experience).]

Woojin proudly chooses the name of the male protagonist first. And for a brief moment, silence spreads.

[“……”]

Then, a very familiar, robotic-like female voice rang out in subspace.

[“Abilities beyond the basic specifications are detected. “I will learn ‘martial arts’ first.”]

The corners of Kang Woo-jin’s mouth rose. It was a deep smile that was not seen in his usual expressions.

“Ooh – ‘martial arts’?”

( Ransom (6) ) End