I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 195
I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor Chapter 195
(USA (10))
“……Suppress the gunman?”
A man with a belly reminiscent of Santa took off his sunglasses as if it were absurd. On the other hand, a nonchalant foreign woman with short brown hair spoke in English with an indifferent tone.
“Not your directing, but actually.”
“Is that kind of video circulating on YouTube?”
“that’s right.”
The man lying on the beach bench slowly got up. Then, I recall the Korean actor Kang Woo-jin that the woman mentioned. It was more than half a year ago. I saw ‘Heungsinso’ at a very famous short film festival in Korea.
‘In the end, when looking at the entire film festival, that actor was the best, right?’
The Santa man was interested in the rookie actor Kang Woo-jin. In fact, he beat many other actors and even received the acting award at the Mise-en-Scène Film Festival. Well, it’s an acting award for rookies, but no matter what, Kang Woo-jin was the most memorable.
‘The smoke… was amazing. Especially the facial expressions in that basement.’
It was quite a long time ago, so the memory was blurry, but Kang Woo-jin’s acting was clear in the man’s mind. Thanks to that, I returned to Hollywood and mentioned Kang Woo-jin to my caddy. There are some good actors in Korea, so look into them.
But that’s it.
The world is wide and full of learning. Especially a rookie like Kang Woo-jin. Therefore, the Santa man naturally forgot about Kang Woo-jin, and on the contrary, the caddy woman, who makes a living monitoring actors, reminded him again.
Following.
-Sigh.
A caddy woman in a suit handed over her cell phone to a man with a big belly. A YouTube video was frozen on the phone, and the Santa man played the video with his index finger.
Running time about 2 minutes. It was a familiar black box video.
Kang Woo-jin, who immediately subdues a gunman with an awl charging at a woman. Even to the average person, it would be surprising, but what about the Santa man who was interested in Woojin? His eyes widened immediately and he played the video again. Eventually, the Santa man, who had been repeating the video about four times, let out a small exclamation.
“Huh, it really is an interesting video.”
A woman with short brown hair smiles.
“Yes?”
“So this video is real and not staged?”
“that’s right. I found out that it really happened and it was even reported on Korean news. Kang Woo-jin found a Korean female actor, and thanks to that, he is becoming a hot topic in Korea.”
“If something like this happens, it will become an issue even here in Hollywood.”
At this time.
-Sigh.
Two foreign women in bikinis passed by them. Among them, a slightly chubby woman whispered when she saw the Santa man sitting on the beach bench.
“Isn’t that George Mendes?”
“huh? who?”
“excuse me. I don’t know? He appears in movies as an actor and is famous as a director.”
“Ah, I know who it is.”
Soon the two women greeted the Santa man with smiles.
“Hello-”
The Santa man smiled as if he was familiar with their hand greeting.
“Nice to meet you. Shall we have lunch together later?”
“no?”
The Santa man who was immediately rejected looked at the women’s backs and denied reality.
“haha. “You seem embarrassed.”
The caddy woman in a suit shook her head.
“It’s not that I’m embarrassed, director, I just don’t like it.”
“is it? this.”
Even if it looks like this, Santa is a man. No, director George Mendes was a famous director in Hollywood. Having made a name for himself as an actor in the past, he suddenly began his career as a film director after appearing in several hit films.
Of course, the start was not smooth.
Director George Mendes, who had been struggling with several works, managed to create a heavy-hitting work. That was the starting point, and then we produced a movie called ‘Last Kill’.
This was a huge hit.
Afterwards, ‘Last Kill 2’, the sequel to ‘Last Kill’, was a box office success, and director George Mendes was able to make a name for himself as a director in Hollywood. And he is currently preparing for ‘Last Kill 3’, which has been turned into a series. As you can tell from the title, the ‘Last Kill’ series was all about action.
A story about a retired killer who wipes out a killer organization for some reason.
It is a work that focuses on action rather than story, and its strengths include refreshing plot development and cool martial arts. Therefore, ‘martial arts’ is essential and many actors with ‘martial arts’ skills are needed. Since ‘Last Kill 3’ aimed to expand the world view, it was necessary to include Asian actors.
While looking for an Asian actor with ‘martial arts’ skills, Kang Woo-jin came into the spotlight again.
Of course, the proportion of roles being sought is not that large. About a minor role. However, it was not less important because it had dialogue and, more importantly, an action scene with the main character.
Anyway, Director George turned his attention from the women who were walking away to the cell phone in his hand.
“Um-”
His expression suddenly changed to a serious one. He then evaluated Kang Woo-jin’s movements on his cell phone.
“I learned it. “For quite some time.”
The woman with short brown hair agreed.
“I think so. “There’s no way that movement came about by chance.”
“In particular, the movement of breaking this gunman’s hand and knocking him down is amazing. There was nothing unnecessary about his actions. That means he wasn’t nervous at all. “It won’t be easy to do this in real life, not while filming – I like your guts, don’t you?”
Coach George, who was muttering and stroking his chubby cheek, raised his head and made eye contact with the caddy woman.
“There was a screen test in a few days, right?”
“yes. “We are planning to see Chinese actors.”
“How about adding Kang Woo-jin to that day?”
The screen test that Director George refers to is a test that involves filming something that is almost similar to actual filming. It was very different from a typical audition. How are actors captured on the monitor? In some cases, it is done in a small way, but in many cases, it is blatantly similar to actual filming. Scenes within a given scenario, including the surrounding environment and directing of the opposing role’s dialogue, are tested.
It’s almost an essential process in Hollywood.
In any sense, it’s close to actual filming. However, ‘test’ is added in front of the word ‘shooting’. Still, not only the director but also many staff members will participate. Kang Woo-jin was mentioned in such a large-scale test.
“Ah, is the screen test in a few days a bit sudden?”
For some reason, the female caddy shook her head when asked by Coach George, whose arms were crossed.
“It’s a good idea. Currently, Kang Woo-jin is in LA, not Korea.”
“Oh- really? “Why?”
“I guess I’m here to film a TV show.”
“Right.”
Director George, who gave a short answer, continued.
“Then call me once that day.”
A few hours later, late lunch at Hermosa Beach in LA.
A famous beach located near the bottom of LA International Airport. Perhaps thanks to this, many foreigners were enjoying a break at Hermosa Beach even though it was close to lunch time. Near Hermosa Beach, a Korean sign stands out.
-‘Our Table’
Although it wasn’t that big, it was a restaurant that definitely stood out. Because it was a store that sold Korean food. Many foreigners are already lining up in front of the store. It was like that. This was the store that the ‘Our Table’ team would run. It is quite far from North Hollywood, where the food truck was operated, and the accommodation has also changed.
It’s already been in operation for 3 days.
Of course, there were too many customers. This is because the reputation of the food truck and the rumor that it is a delicious restaurant have already spread to the nearby area. In addition, the power of SNS and the Korean Wave also played a role. Anyway, ‘Our Table’ was really busy. There were only a dozen customers in line, and the inside of the store was full of foreigners who had already settled in.
It’s bound to be several times busier than when it was a food truck.
Thanks to you, Kang Woo-jin in the kitchen.
“Additional Bulgogi Jeyuk Seaweed Banana!!”
“check!”
“ah! “Jeyuk is not spicy!”
It was a concept, a nabal, and a food-making machine. The people around him, Hong Hye-yeon and Yeon Baek-gwang, just do their jobs without smiling. An Jong-hak, Hwarin, Ha Kang-su were busy in the hall. Take orders, serve, and clean up the place. In the meantime, questions had to be asked.
“Where can I watch this TV show? Netflix?”
“No, not Netflix.”
The hardships faced by top actors in Korea. At this moment, the only people whose mouths are bent like a bow are PD Yoon Byeong-seon and his divisions who are watching the ‘Our Table’ store. However, the production team of ‘Our Table’ did not just play around. They also had a lot to do, including interviews with guests, picking insert cuts at nearby attractions, promoting them, etc.
The only thing that was a little quiet were the staff other than the performers’ managers.
Once the cast started filming, they didn’t have anything else to do, so some of them even enjoyed Hermosa Beach near the store.
However, ponytail Choi Seong-geon was an exception.
-♬♪
Because his cell phone never stopped working. Of course, more than 70% was because of Kang Woo-jin. Therefore, Choi Seong-gun sat down at a cafe with an outdoor terrace near the ‘Our Table’ store and continued to talk on the phone.
“Ah-yes, director. haha. Long time no see. Yeah yeah. Woojin, what is your schedule for early next year? Hmm…well, I don’t know. “Can I check and contact you?”
About an hour passed like that.
Choi Seong-geon managed to put down his cell phone and stretched out.
“Ugh! “I’ll search.”
but.
-♬♪
His cell phone rings again. Choi Seong-geon, who was drinking a cup of coffee, lets out a long sigh.
“H-this can’t be broken.”
He grumbled briefly and checked the caller. The opponent presses bw enter. Choi Seong-geon with pigtails soon answers the phone without notice.
“Yeah- um? Uh oh. uh?!”
He suddenly dilated his pupils and continued speaking with difficulty.
“So – you said that yourself? Ah…okay, just hang up.”
Choi Seong-gun put down his cell phone and looked as if he was possessed by something.
‘Miley Cara?’
It was worthy news.
‘Kara only wants ‘Kang Woo-jin’s alt-character’?’
World-famous star Miley Kara, who is currently in Korea, wants to appear as ‘Kang Woo-jin’s sidekick’. He also requested it first. Choi Seong-geon already knew that she had visited Korea. But this picture was unexpected.
“Surely you saw that video posted on ‘Kang Woo-jin’s alt-character’?”
Choi Seong-gun reminds me of Kara’s cover video among the videos of ‘Kang Woo-jin’s alt-character.’ Well, it was now a natural phenomenon for a Hollywood star to come to Korea and appear on a YouTube channel. In fact, not only Kara but many Hollywood stars have done this.
Kara’s conditions were simple.
Asking for suggestions on creating content from ‘Kang Woo-jin’s alt-character.’ Promotion of the new movie and a segment about Kara should definitely be included. Their Korean schedule lasts until the 18th and filming will take place within that time.
Everything was possible. Choi Seong-gun is tapping away at the calculator.
‘But there’s no need for us to pay attention, so we should pick out ‘Kang Woo-jin’s secondary character’ and pick out as much as we can. Why not push the duet song talk with Woojin, cooking, and avatar cooking as a comprehensive gift set?’
Then, Seong-gun Choi thinks of Miley Kara’s face.
‘If you use Miley Kara as a guest… how much of a ripple effect will it have?’
It was Miley Kara. The ‘Kang Woo-jin alt-character’ channel already has millions of views, but if you add Miley Kara to it, its destructive power will increase several times.
What more?
‘I’m secretly looking forward to the painting.’
Choi Seong-gun was also curious about the chemistry between Kang Woo-jin and Kara. How about Kang Woo-jin in front of a Hollywood superstar? But soon he gave an answer.
“Haha, I don’t think it will be much different.”
The next morning.
The sun is rising in LA. Around this time, Choi Seong-geon, with his hair down, walked out to the front of a similar-looking housing complex a little away from the ‘Our Table’ cast dormitory.
“Hahaha!”
He lets out a long yawn. In one hand, I held a steaming cup of coffee. He, with his hair down in a ponytail, took a seat at a small table in the front yard of the hotel.
-Sigh.
He checks his cell phone right after drinking a cup of coffee. Perhaps because of the time difference, a lot of contact was made through text messages, messages, and phone calls.
Among them, Choi Seong-gun checks the article sent by a BW Entertainment employee.
『[Exclusive] Global superstar ‘Miley Kara’ in Korea confirmed as guest on ‘Kang Woo-jin’s alt’ channel!』
Fortunately, the Miley Kara incident went off without a problem. Detailed content and filming dates will continue to be discussed, but her appearance itself has been confirmed. Perhaps the Korean media is already spreading this news.
“The atmosphere is nice-”
Choi Seong-geon smiled with satisfaction and was about to tie up his loose hair.
-♬♪
His cell phone on the table rings. A number unknown to the caller. But it seemed like a number from LA, not Korea. He soon tilted his head and answered the phone.
Soon, a static female voice was heard over the phone. It was English.
“We buy movies from ‘Winner Movie Pictures.’ “Are you the CEO of BW Entertainment?”
At that moment, Choi Seong-gun frowned.
”Winner Movie Pictures’ film company??!’
Because it was a very famous place in Hollywood.
‘Winner Movie Pictures’ film company. Choi Seong-gun was also a familiar name. Among the numerous film production companies scattered throughout Hollywood, ‘Winner Movie Pictures’ was a medium-sized company. It is a place that not only handles movies but also recently broadcasts content.
But the main focus was still film production.
A movie title briefly flashed through Choi Seong-gun’s mind as he put his cell phone to his ear.
‘The most recent hit – of course it was ‘Last Kill 2′, right?’
Of course, there have been quite a few hits before, but the most recent one was the ‘Last Kill’ series. No matter what, in Hollywood, where there are many amazing film companies and production companies, a medium-sized film company is not an ordinary film company.
Why did such a place call me?
First, Choi Seong-gun answered the woman on the phone in slightly awkward English.
“That’s right, I’m BW Entertainment’s representative. Why are you calling me?”
The static woman’s answer was quick.
“I want to see Kang Woo-jin, one of the actors I belong to.”
(USA (10) ) End